Gatepost Interview: Lisa Thomas, Nursing Professor
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THE GATEPOST
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![Framingham State’s fundraising campaign minimally impacted by COVID-19](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0db892_eb3642de373846b48af05c55e485b51f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0db892_eb3642de373846b48af05c55e485b51f~mv2.webp)
Framingham State’s fundraising campaign minimally impacted by COVID-19
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Day School Collective Bargaining Agreement awaiting legislative approval
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![Millie González, library dean candidate, emphasizes outreach and engagement](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0db892_eb3642de373846b48af05c55e485b51f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0db892_eb3642de373846b48af05c55e485b51f~mv2.webp)
Millie González, library dean candidate, emphasizes outreach and engagement
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![SGA considers three funding requests: Changes made to constitution and bylaws](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0db892_eb3642de373846b48af05c55e485b51f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0db892_eb3642de373846b48af05c55e485b51f~mv2.webp)
SGA considers three funding requests: Changes made to constitution and bylaws
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![Anna Sarneso, library dean candidate, emphasizes OERs and collaboration](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0db892_eb3642de373846b48af05c55e485b51f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0db892_eb3642de373846b48af05c55e485b51f~mv2.webp)
Anna Sarneso, library dean candidate, emphasizes OERs and collaboration
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![SGA allocates $369,642 for FY23: Organizations asked to make budget cuts for second year in a row](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0db892_eb3642de373846b48af05c55e485b51f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0db892_eb3642de373846b48af05c55e485b51f~mv2.webp)
SGA allocates $369,642 for FY23: Organizations asked to make budget cuts for second year in a row
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Students report laundry machines broken
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Rams Renew Space: Library launches new health and wellness room
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Gatepost Interview: Niall Stephens, Communication, Media, and Performance Department Chair
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Nancy Niemi selected as next University president
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SGA discusses amending bylaws to end class funding
![Gatepost Interview: Benjamin Atchison, Math Professor](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/45e7d0_143aae95db5442608bf2ba3edf49b457~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/45e7d0_143aae95db5442608bf2ba3edf49b457~mv2.webp)
Gatepost Interview: Benjamin Atchison, Math Professor
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John Santoro is hired as new chief of police
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Gatepost Interview – Robin Kolnicki
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University COVID-19 positive rate drops significantly
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![Ten students tested positive for COVID-19: Seven isolate at home; three students isolating on campus](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0db892_eb3642de373846b48af05c55e485b51f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0db892_eb3642de373846b48af05c55e485b51f~mv2.webp)
Ten students tested positive for COVID-19: Seven isolate at home; three students isolating on campus
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Board of Trustees extends tuition freeze another year
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![SGA approves funding for ASL and Outing clubs requests, discusses gender-inclusive restrooms](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0db892_eb3642de373846b48af05c55e485b51f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0db892_eb3642de373846b48af05c55e485b51f~mv2.webp)
SGA approves funding for ASL and Outing clubs requests, discusses gender-inclusive restrooms
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Gatepost survey reveals 68% of students suffered mental health concerns due to COVID-19 pandemic