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Executive Director of Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni Retiring After 25 Years of Service

FSU President Tim Flanagan and retiring IAFSA Executive Director Marilyn Manzella

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham resident, Marilyn Manzella, Executive Director of the Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni (IAFSA), is retiring after 25 years of service.

IAFSA is a self-governing, non-profit organization established in 1874 by dedicated Framingham State alumni.

Manzella, Class of 1969, joined the staff in 1988 and became Executive Director in 2004.

IAFSA administers funds that provide scholarships for Framingham State students and benevolent assistance for alumni while maintaining the Alumni House for member and community functions. Funding is provided by donations and bequests from alumni and friends. During the 2012-2013 school year, a record 58 students received IAFSA scholarships and awards and eight students received interest-free loans.

At the 2013 Annual Meeting, IAFSA President Kelly Raymond announced that, after 25 years of service, (more…)

May 31, 2013
Sen. Karen Spilka honored by Framingham State University as Citizen Laureate

Senator Karen Spilka and Dr. Timothy Flanagan at Framingham State University, (5/19/2013).
FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Sunday morning, May 19th Senator Karen Spilka was presented with the Citizen Laureate Award at the Framingham State University graduate commencement ceremony. The award, given annually to an individual who has consistently supported the University, was awarded to Spilka in recognition of her advocacy on behalf of the MetroWest region. President Flanagan praised Spilka for her leadership in advancing public transportation and strengthening public higher education in the Commonwealth.

Accepting the award, she remarked on the importance of the University in her career. “In my many years as a MetroWest resident and legislator, I have had a long and extremely rewarding relationship with Framingham State University – we are truly partners in advancing higher education,” Spilka said. “FSU is a prime example of what makes my work as a public servant worthwhile: the opportunity to invest resources, creativity and new ideas into an institution that prepares the next (more…)

May 22, 2013
Salute To Framingham Announces 2013 Honorees

FRAMINGHAM, MA –‘Salute to Framingham‘, an organization created in 1992 to honor individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth has announced Sharon Gilbert and Tony Tolson as 2013 honorees.

About the Honorees

Sharon Gilbert is the founder of Timothy’s Toy Box, a Framingham based non-profit established in 1997 to help local children in need and distribute toys to them during the holiday season.

Sharon, a Framingham native and Framingham North (more…)

January 8, 2013
Framingham North High School Class of 1972 Reunion

Framingham, MA – The Framingham North High School, (FNHS), Class of 1972 will hold its 40th Class Reunion Saturday October 13, 2012 from 6:00pm to midnight at the Elks Hall located at 450 Union Avenue, Framingham.

There will be music, dancing, a full buffet and cash bar. Tickets are $50 per person.

Checks can be made to FNHS Class of 1972 40th reunion and mailed to Chris Perdue, PO Box 334, Marlborough, MA 01752.

More information can be found on our FB Page: “Framingham North High School Class of 1972“, (requires Facebook login).

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September 16, 2012
Few Spots Still Available in Video Production Camp

AF-TV, Public Access T.V. in Framingham, MA

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Just a few spots still available in Video Production Camp at Access Framingham!

In August, AF-TV will offer a new Video Production Camp to young people ages 10-12. The dates are Monday, August 13th through Friday, August 17th, from 9:00am to 12:00 noon each day.

Campers will work together to develop and produce an original program. Every child will have a hands-on experience with studio cameras, microphones, control room switcher, graphics and audio. Students interested in video production, editing, and writing are strongly encouraged to participate. The final project will be played on Access Framingham TV and made available online on www.accessfram.tv

All participants will receive a DVD of the show. In order to ensure that each student gets individual attention and the maximum amount of hands-on experience, our class size is limited to 12 campers.

The cost of the one week workshop is $175.00, and includes a one-year AF-TV membership, which enables use of our studio facilities and certification, with parental supervision, to check out AF-TV production equipment to work on additional programming throughout the year.

For more information on the course please contact the AF-TV studio in Framingham at 508-875-5434, or by email at info@accessfram.tv. Or fill out the Registration Form along with the Talent Release, and mail or return to Access Framingham.

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July 17, 2012
Fifty Scholarships Awarded by IAFSA

Alumni House, home of IAFSA

FRAMNGHAM, MA – The Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni (IAFSA) is pleased to announce its 2012-2013 scholarship winners.

IAFSA offers approximately 30 scholarships and awards to Framingham State University students as well as interest-free loans. Some scholarships have multiple recipients. Scholarships and loan funding are provided by donations, bequests, and rental of the Alumni House.

This year IAFSA is granting awards to a record 50 Framingham State University students. Scholarships range from $250 to $3,000.

Two Framingham students, Gilana Telles and Tamara Rosario, were selected to receive the new Murtaugh Scholarship. The Murtaugh Scholarship honors the memory of former Framingham residents Thomas H. and (more…)

July 12, 2012
March 2012 Filmmaking and Video Editing Classes at AF-TV

Access Framingham offers members classes in video production, video editing and more!

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Interested in video production? This month, (March 2012), Access Framingham will be offering two classes, one in Film-making and another on using Final Cut Pro editing software.

Film-making will be led by Access Framingham Operations Manager Melanie Hardy, who will draw on her experience in both film and single-camera video production to teach the best techniques in fictional storytelling and making entertaining and intriguing movies.

The Film-making Class will be held on three consecutive Thursday evenings: March 8th, 15th and 22nd, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Seats are still available!

Final Cut Pro. This popular class on how to use Apple’s software package to produce and edit great video. AF-TV will be holding a special afternoon workshop (more…)

March 4, 2012
Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Conference at FSU
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham State University is hosting the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Conference on Saturday, January 14, 2012 from8:30am – 1:30pm.

The 2012 Youth Conference has something to offer to Framingham youth of all ages, with breakout sessions for kids in grades K-12. The conference includes workshops and a “team building lunch”.

The conference starts with a general session titled: “We’ve come a long way. Celebrating the journey”.

Grade/age appropriate breakout workshops include:
- All You need is Love! – This workshop is designed to introduce our younger children, (Grades K-5), to Dr. King, his dream and (more…)
January 12, 2012
New Daytime Classes at Access Framingham

AF-TV to offer daytime television production classes starting in January of 2012.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Interested in learning about television production? Access Framingham has announced new daytime classes will be offered at the AF-TV Community Media Center beginning on January 18th, 2012.

The first daytime workshop will be a three session course in Basic Camcorder use, Access Framingham’s popular entry-level course on how to shoot great video using the studio’s professional-level camcorders. The camcorder workshop will take place on Wednesdays from 11:00am to 1:00pm, from January 18th through February 1st.

All Access Framingham workshops are included in the $30 annual membership fee.

“We have offered evening workshops for several years, and some folks have requested daytime availability,” said Francesca Cerutti-Harris, AF-TV’s Assistant Director for (more…)

December 30, 2011
Framingham State Men’s Soccer Captures 2011 MASCAC Tournament Championship

Framingham State University RAMS

Framingham, MA – Framingham State University Freshman Bryan DaSilva was selected the Tournament’s Most Valuable Player as the top seeded FSU Men’s Soccer team defeated second seed Salem State 2-0 this afternoon in the finals of the 2011 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, (MASCAC), Men’s Soccer Championship at Maple Street Field.

With the win, Framingham State improves to 8-8-3 on the year and the Rams receive the MASCAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Championships. Pairings and seeding for the NCAA Division III Championships will be announced on Monday. The Rams have made back-to-back appearances in the Tournament Championship game against Salem State and avenged last season’s 3-0 loss in the Tournament Final.

Salem State, who is now 12-7 on the year, was (more…)

November 5, 2011