Lt. Col. (ret. USAF) Thomas H. Murtaugh and Mary H. Murtaugh

The Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni happily announces a new scholarship opportunity for FSU students. The Murtaugh Scholarship honors the memory of Thomas H. and Mary H. Murtaugh. Lt. Col. Murtaugh, ret. USAF, was a graduate of Manhattan College. He . . . → Read More: Announcing…The Murtaugh Scholarship

Members of the FSU Newman Club stopped by Alumni House to sing carols during an Executive Board meeting. We didn’t have “figgy pudding” but we did have Christmas cookies to offer them. The carolers were distributing candy canes with seasonal messages and collecting food for a local food pantry.

Happy Holidays to one and . . . → Read More: Here we come a-caroling!

IAFSA recently heard from Kevin Tobin, a 2003 graduate of Framingham State University. Kevin is a Peace Corps volunteer serving as a Health Economic Development advisor in Wukro, Ethiopia. He is working with an organization called Wukro Social Development Project (WSDP) which supports orphans, people living with HIV/AIDS, and the elderly.

Kevin contacted us about . . . → Read More: Out of Africa – A Request for Books

Recently two of our members passed away.

Both alums had their education serve them well in challenging situations.

One taught in a one-room school in Vermont and worked for the War Department in Washington, D.C. during WWII. After raising her family, she worked for the IRS.

The other alum used her home economics training as community . . . → Read More: In Memoriam and Thanksgiving

IAFSA Board members, Framingham State University administrators and professors, alumni, and the general public enjoyed thought-provoking presentations by six Whitney Travel Grant recipients. The presenters enthralled the audience with highlights of their travels and stunning photos. Their discoveries and research will be incorporated into their upcoming classes. Dr. Irene Foster, who was in . . . → Read More: An Evening of Travel and Scholarship

Join us for An Evening of Travel and Scholarship on Monday evening, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Costin Room at the Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Downtown Framingham. Our Whitney Travel Grant recipients will be giving presentations about their recent scholastic experiences in London, India, Turkey, and Rome. IAFSA is hosting . . . → Read More: From Victorian London’s Secrets to the Starving Artist in Italy

We had a great turnout for our annual Awards Reception at Alumni House on Sunday. IAFSA Board members, alumni, and FSU President Timothy Flanagan and his wife, Dr. Nancy Flanagan, congratulated the recipients of IAFSA scholarships, loans, and grants. Five FSU professors, who received Whitney Travel Grants were also honored and glad for the . . . → Read More: Full House at Alumni House

Marilyn Manzella, Executive Director of IAFSA, presents Mark Veligor, Major Gifts Officer at Framingham State University, with a gift of $30,950 designated for scholarships and loans for the Fall semester. Over 45 students will benefit from this contribution made possible by our members and . . . → Read More: Fall Gift Given to FSU

Did you know that we have an extensive collection of Dial yearbooks? You are welcome to stop by to browse our library during Alumni House office hours, which are generally Monday through Friday 9 am to 3 pm. While you are here you can also take a peek at our recently refurbished catering kitchen.

If you need . . . → Read More: Check out our library.

As August draws to a close we’d like to thank all of our supporters who didn’t take a vacation from sending in their donations to support our Association, our scholarship funds, and our services to Framingham State students and alumni.

Whether your support came in the mail or via PayPal through our website donation button, we sincerely . . . → Read More: A Summer Thank You