#BobcatGivingDay 2026 Recap

We did it! Congratulations on making our 5th annual #BobcatGivingDay a success. Together, with a little help from Super Bob, we raised $232,530 for your favorite FSU funds!

The winner of the $5,000 Challenge by the FSU Foundation Board of Directors (for the most donors) is awarded to Athletics Swimming from the Athletics category, with a total of 223 donors.

Earning the $2,000 first-place prize in the remaining four categories:

• FSU Chapter of the American Marketing Association with 97 donors from the College of Business, Engineering, Computing and Analytics category
• Children's Literature Outreach and Staffing Fund (CLC) with 63 donors from the College of Education, Behavioral and Health Professions category
• Frostburg State Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society, with 33 donors from the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences category
• Annual Fund with 40 donors from the Other University Initiatives category

Congratulations to Camp Snyder for winning $3,000 for Who's in the Lead? Challenge, Athletics Football for winning $1,000 for the Mega Match Hero Award, and Delta Sigma Pi, Omicron Chi Chapter Development Fund for winning $1,000 for the POWER HOUR!

THANK YOU to the 1,897 donors who participated and for following along on Super Bob's journey. We appreciate you for advocating for YOUR fund and making a difference for FSU students. They are the true winners of this successful campaign.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 1, 2027, when #BobcatGivingDay will return with new goals, prizes and surprises.

28 Inductees Installed into FSU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi

The FSU chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi inducted 28 new members during a ceremony held on March 28 in the Gira Center for Communication and Information Technology.

New members initiated into the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines include 12 undergraduate students, 15 graduate students and one faculty member.

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Planetarium Upgrade

FSU is preparing to welcome the community back under the stars. This spring, FSU will celebrate the grand reopening of its newly revitalized Planetarium, marking a new chapter for one of the campus’s most distinctive learning spaces.

A soft launch of the reopening will be held in late April to recognize the contributions, support and generosity of our community and government partners. The Planetarium will be open to the broader public in June.

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FSU to Host Resilience Leadership Workshop with GRIT Adventures

The Frostburg Outdoor Recreation Economy Institute (FOREI) at FSU will present two-time national champion adventure racer and dynamic speaker Jesse Tubb at the Become a GRIT Architect: Generating Resilience, Independence, and Tenacity (GRIT) workshop on Thursday, April 9. Four sessions will be offered at 9:30 a.m.; 11 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; and 2 p.m. in FSU’s Lane University Center in the Atkinson Room on the second floor.

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Book and Resource Giveaway

FSU’s ASTAR AmeriCorps program will hold a Book and Resource Giveaway Community Outreach Project from Saturday, April 11 through Wednesday, April 15 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at City Place, 14 S. Water St. in Frostburg.

The public is invited to choose from a wide variety of items at no cost. Supplies are limited, so those interested are encouraged to arrive early.

Please note that hours on April 13-15 may end earlier than 6 p.m. depending on the availability of remaining supplies following the weekend. 

Spring Speaker Series 2026

FSU's M.Ed in School Counseling is pleased to invite you to their 2026 Spring Speaker Series. These events are open to any faculty, staff, student or community member who wishes to attend. Please see the dates and speaker information below:

• April 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Jessica Rose-Malm, Project Director, Brain Futures, will give an overview of Baltimore County's executive function initiative, including game-based interventions.
• April 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cara Franke, BCBA, Understanding ABA Services, will give an introduction to ABA principles, referral indicators and ethical practice criteria.

Click HERE to join the meetings. For more information, contact Dr. Jenna Epstein M'11 at JLEpstein@frostburg.edu.

FSU's Communication Leadership Lab to Facilitate Immigration Discussion

FSU’s Communication Leadership Lab will facilitate a public discussion about immigration on Wednesday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to noon in 397 Gira CCIT. 

The conversation will focus on learning and deliberating perspectives, rights and responsibilities by inviting participants with various experiences from campus and our region. This Choose Civility: Allegany County event is part of the Month of Civility celebration and is open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Please contact Dr. Elesha L. Ruminski, professor of Strategic Communication, or Chris Parris, Communication Leadership Lab assistant, for information about the event or to partner with the Communication Leadership Lab at FSU.

Wednesdays at Lane

In December the inaugural Wednesdays at Lane event was launched with over 75 Bobcats in attendance. The goal is to bring students, faculty and staff together at 4:30 p.m. one Wednesday a month in the Lane University Center to celebrate our collective pride in our FSU community. Student Affairs staff will create a great vibe with music, food, beverages, activities and lots of great social interaction among our university community. 

Please plan to join us for Wednesdays at Lane and get a free t-shirt with the U Belong at Frostburg logo. 

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 15, at 4:30 p.m. in the ARMAH for the next Wednesdays at Lane.

National Survey of Student Engagement

This spring, FSU is inviting a random sample of first-year and senior students to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The NSSE collects valuable information about students’ academic and co-curricular experiences, both inside and outside the classroom.

The survey opens today and will close on May 11. As a thank-you for participating, all students who complete the survey by May 11 will be entered into a drawing to win one of two $100 Amazon gift cards. Participants’ chances of winning depend on the number of students who complete the survey; the last time NSSE was administered, approximately 240 students responded.

A strong response rate is essential to ensure we collect meaningful data that helps inform decision-making and improve the student experience at FSU.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Office of Institutional Research at oair@frostburg.edu. You may also access FSU's results from the previous NSSE HERE.

PAWS Pantry

Paws Pantry is open and available to all FSU students, faculty and staff. Customers will complete a brief online intake and waiver form to register as a pantry member during their first visit. During regular hours, students may come to the pantry and shop from our selection of non-perishable foods, frozen foods and household/hygiene products (when available).

Spring hours are as follows:

• Mon. 11 a.m. to. 5 p.m.
• Tues. 2 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
• Wed. 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Thurs. CLOSED
• Fri. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 4th Sat. of each month (begins 2/28/26) 2 to 4 p.m.

Ort Library and Tutoring Center Services Survey

The Ort Library and FSU Tutoring Center are seeking your feedback on our services and spaces, in order to determine how we can best support you. Please consider participating in the SURVEY.

Ort Library Board Game Nights

Board Game Night is held on the main floor of the library, from 6 – 9 p.m. or in EHSC room 116 from 1 8 p.m. Beginners and experienced players welcome. The schedule for the semester is as follows: April 7 (library); April 12 (EHSC); April 21 (library).

Join Us For a Series of Digital Accessibility Clean-Up Open Workshops

Ensuring that your course materials meet federal accessibility standards helps all students succeed - and keeps us compliant with the upcoming federal guidelines. During the workshops, you can work on fixing document accessibility issues, Canvas course clean-up, video captions and transcripts and accessible images and alt text.

The next open workshop dates is April 9 from 2-4 p.m.

Veterans Coffee Social

All who served are invited to a Veterans Coffee Social the second Friday of every month at 8:30 a.m. at the Capt. James A. Graham Veterans Center.

Contact Susan Mandell, PsyD, at scc-s.mandell@frostburg.edu for more information.

ACM and Rando Speaks Presents Javier Colon

Allegany College of Maryland in partnership with Rando Speaks presents the winner of the first season of NBC's The Voice, Javier Colon, on Friday, May 1, in ACM's Robert Zimmer Theatre. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the performance begins at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students. For questions call 301-784-5341.

Purchase tickets HERE.

Bobcat Dining invites faculty and staff to check out the newly renovated Chesapeake Dining Hall and all the exciting selections. Open 7 days a week, Chesapeake offers an "all-you-care-to-eat" dining experience, now with freshly updated features and menu items.

Every Friday, lunch is $8 for faculty and staff. Don't miss out! Scan the QR code for the daily menu.

"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare" (abridged) [revised] [again]

FSU's Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will present “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare" (abridged) [revised] [again] by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, Jess Winfield, new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, under the direction of Darrell Rushton, on April 24, 25, 30, and May 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. and on April 25 at 2 p.m. in the Drama Theatre of the Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

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Stephanie Ann Roper: Retrospective

The Stephanie Ann Roper Retrospective is a special exhibition that coincides with the Annual Student Art Exhibition in April. Several pieces of Stephanie's work, selected by her mother, Roberta Roper, will be on display in the gallery named in Stephanie's memory. The Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center will also be on hand with materials about the work they do to ensure that victims of crime receive justice and are treated with dignity and compassion through comprehensive victims’ rights and services. The exhibition details are as follows:

Curator: Ava Breighner

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 11, 2-4 p.m. 

Exhibition Dates: April 11 - 19

Normal Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

RSVP Here

An Evening of Jazz

FSU's Department of Music, Theatre and Dance presents An Evening of Jazz, featuring the FSU Jazz Orchestra, directed by Dr. Brent Weber, on Friday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of the Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

Purchase tickets online HERE, at the University Box Office or at the door. Pricing is adults $20 cash/$21.09 credit/debit card; seniors, military, or with an FSU ID: $10 cash/$10.69 credit/debit card; and free for children 12 and under.

CES at FSU Presents Yarn

The Cultural Events Series at Frostburg State University will present Yarn in a vibrant performance of Americana, alt-country and roots music on Saturday, April 18, at 8 p.m., in Frostburg’s historic Palace Theatre, 31 E. Main St. Immediately following the performance, WFWM Station Director Chuck Dicken will join the musicians for a conversation with the audience.

Ticket pricing and fee information can be found at tickets.frostburg.edu. Discounts are available for youth, military and FSU employees; all tickets are free for FSU students. 

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Jacob Hunt to Present Senior Percussion Recital "Landscapes"

FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance proudly presents the senior recital of percussionist Jacob Hunt, titled “Landscapes.” The performance will take place on Sunday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of the Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center. The recital is free and open to the public. 

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FSU Choral Department to Present Concert "Echoes of Eternity"

FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will present a choral concert, “Echoes of Eternity,” directed by Dr. Scott Rieker, with collaborative pianist Dr. Joseph Yungen, on Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of the Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.

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Purchase tickets online HERE.