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  • Retiring Framingham Elementary School Teacher Receives Educator’s Award

    Retiring Framingham Elementary School Teacher Receives Educator’s Award

    Pat Towle and Deb Cleveland
    Retiring Framingham Elementary School Teacher Pat Towle and Deb Cleveland, Executive Director, Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni, (IAFSA)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Retiring McCarthy Elementary School teacher Patricia Towle of Framingham was honored with this year’s Touch the Future Award from the Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni (IAFSA), Adams Road, Framingham. The award’s name is inspired by Framingham State alum Christa McAuliffe’s oft quoted, “I touch the future, I teach.” as well as Christa’s innovation and enthusiasm in teaching.

    Towle, a 1964 Framingham State graduate, joined the Peace Corps before beginning her teaching career, most of which has been at the Miriam McCarthy Elementary School in Framingham. She opened her classroom to student teachers and maintained a collaborative and creative classroom environment. She inspired students to reach beyond the classroom door and become involved in the community. They witnessed her work on faculty committees to improve curriculum, school climate, and teacher morale. They saw her organize school fundraisers such as fashion or talent shows.

    Towle lives and works in Framingham and participated in the Newcomers Club and the Framingham History Center. For several years she served as an enthusiastic IAFSA Board member. She showed her students that a teacher’s impact can go far beyond an individual classroom.

    She is retiring this June and hopes to spend more time in Maine.

    The purpose of this award is to honor and acknowledge teachers who teach teachers; especially those who have contributed to advancing knowledge in a (more…)

  • IAFSA Celebrates 140 Years of Service with Alumni House Exhibit

    IAFSA Celebrates 140 Years of Service with Alumni House Exhibit

    Alumni House, Framingham State University
    Alumni House, home of IAFSA

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – 2014 is a landmark year for the Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni (IAFSA). It was founded 140 years ago in 1874.

    Drawing from its archives and loaned items from alumni, IAFSA staff and volunteers have assembled a 140th Anniversary Celebration Exhibit at Alumni House, 42 Adams Road, Framingham.

    As honored guests, members of the Framingham State Class of 1964 will officially open the exhibit with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during IAFSA’s annual meeting on Saturday morning, May 17th, 2014. The exhibit will close following IAFSA’s student scholarship award reception in the fall.

    The exhibit features student life, alumni achievements and reminisces. It includes a retrospective fashion display, mementos, and (more…)

  • Framingham Students Awarded 2013-2014 IAFSA Scholarships

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni, (IAFSA), is pleased to announce its 2013-2014 scholarship winners.

    This year IAFSA is granting awards to a record 62 Framingham State University students. Scholarships range from $250 to $2,500. Recipients were chosen based upon their area of study, academic achievement, financial need, hometown, and campus involvement.

    Several Framingham residents received awards. Tiana Graham and Molly McKinnon were selected to (more…)

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

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

    FSU President Timothy Flanagan and retiring IAFSA Executive Director Marilyn Manzella.
    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…)

  • Fifty Scholarships Awarded by IAFSA

    Fifty Scholarships Awarded by IAFSA

    Alumni House, Framingham State University
    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…)

  • Alumni Association Announces Framingham State 2011-2012 Scholarships

    Alumni Association Announces Framingham State 2011-2012 Scholarships

    Alumni House, Framingham State University
    Alumni House

    FRAMINGHAM, MA– The Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni, (“IAFSA”), a self-governing, non-profit organization established in 1874 which receives and administers funds that provide scholarships and interest-free loans to FSU students, has announced its list of 2011-2012 scholarship winners.

    Scholarships, (and loan funding), are made possible by donations, bequests, and rental of the Alumni House.

    Scholarships ranged from $500 to $2500.

    Verena Lutz and Mariya Dzhyoyeva were the only Framingham residents among the 2011-2012 recipients. Both received a “Dorothy Larned Scholarship” award. The scholarship, which encourages the sharing of international cultures was (more…)