Take a look at what is happening on campus this coming week and stay in the know so you never miss an event.
Monday, September 30
Campus Training with Counseling & Health Services I 11 am–1 pm
Counseling and Health Services (CHS) is a partner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Community Naloxone Program. As part of this program, we are able to distribute free opioid overdose prevention medication, naloxone (Narcan) to students, staff, and faculty.
Arn Chorn-Pond: A Life of Music, Healing, and Hope I 7:30-8:30 pm
Join us for an evening with Arn Chorn-Pond, musician, human rights activist, and peace advocate. Arn will share his story as a child during the Khmer Rouge regime and how music saved his life and the role of the arts in transforming society on a wider scale.
Tuesday, October 1
Hip Hop Workshop with Luis Davila I 1:40-2:55 pm
Luis Davila was born and raised in Salem MA. He started his dance journey at the age of 5 years old as a freestyler. He trained in many styles such as Breaking, Hip Hop, Krump, and House dancing. At the age of 18 he joined a dance company known as Phunk Phenomenon and throughout the years he has been a part of other dance studios from Boston and NYC. He has competed and performed at various events and competitions such as Puma, Clarks, Telemundo, Hasbro, Hip Hop International, World of dance, CoNNect, Prelude and many more. He is currently a dance teacher in the Salem public schools and neighboring dance studios in Salem.
All are welcome!
Vice-Presidential Debate Watch Party I 8-10:30 pm
Come join your classmates to watch the Vice-Presidential debate. This is a great opportunity to learn about the candidates, how they stand on the issues and to meet other civic minded members of the community.
8 pm doors open, 9 pm debate begins.
Refreshments will be served.
View more information and resources for Vikings Vote 2024
Wednesday, October 2
Multilingualism and Intersectionality
Hispanic/Latinx culture is diverse and multilingual. Our students hold identities and language variations that intersect.
This Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month panel discussion, hosted by Perla Barbosa PhD from the McKeown School of Education and Michele Davila Gonçalves PhD from World Languages and Cultures, aims to name the intersections, acknowledge biases, and advocate for a better understanding of what a Latinx/e is on campus and in their communities.
Crossing Digital Fronteras: Rehumanizing Latinx Education and Digital Humanities I 4:30-6 pm
Join Salem State's English department, Interdisciplinary Studies and Inclusive Excellence for a talk with Latinx youth immigration scholar Dr. Isabel Martínez, Associate Professor and Director of Latinx, Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Northeastern University.
Gassett Fitness Center Member Programming – Badminton I 5-6:30 pm
Calling all Gassett Fitness Center members! We are offering co-curricular activities for all membership types. Whether you are a current student, alumni, faculty/staff, retiree, or other, you are invited to participate in this series of programs.
Thursday, October 3
Immigration Policy and Election 2024 I 12:15-1:30 pm
Join co-sponsors the Bates Center for Public and Global Affairs; Politics, Policy and International Relations; and Frederick E. Berry Institute of Politics, Center for Civic Engagement for a panel of speakers as we discuss immigration policy and the 2024 elections:
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Elizabeth Sweet, Exec. Director of Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition
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Adriana Lafaille, Managing Attorney, ACLU of Massachusetts
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Dakota Russell, Executive Director, House of Seven Gables
Saturday, October 5
Superfan Brunch, 10 am, Marsh Dining Hall, free for the first 100 guests
Downtown Salem Shuttle, 10 am-8 pm: explore Salem in October with no need to park; continuous shuttles from O’Keefe Sports Complex parking lot (Forest Avenue side, on the grass between the entrances to the lot)
Salem State Bookstore Open, 11 am-2 pm: 2nd Floor, North Campus Cafe
First Year Family Brunch, 11 am, North Campus Cafe
New students and families are invited to a special reception as we proudly welcome the newest members of the Salem State community. Brunch is free for family members. Students should bring their ClipperCard with them for the meal. Please RSVP for the First Year Family Brunch by October 2.
Men’s Soccer vs. Mass Maritime Academy, 12 pm, Alumni Field, O’Keefe Sports Complex
Family Field Games, 12 pm-4 pm, Marsh Hall Quad, Harrington Campus
Join with students and families playing outdoor games of cornhole, frisbee, giant jenga and connect four!
Viking Novelties, Starbucks Café, Charlotte Forten Hall, Harrington Campus
Sign Shop: Design your own personalized street sign memento to take home or decorate a student’s residence hall room. Forten Hall Starbucks Café, 12-4 pm
Breakfast of Family Champions: Take home an edible and memorable keepsake when your family photo is posted on the cover of an individual box of cereal. Forten Hall Starbucks Café, 12-4 pm
Women’s Field Hockey vs. Fitchburg, 4 pm, Alumni Field, O’Keefe Sports Complex
On-Going Events
Athletics
Check out the calendar for upcoming games and athletic events.
Group Classes at the Gassett Fitness Center
The Gassett Fitness Center offers weekly group exercise classes as a benefit of your membership which is covered by student fees for registered students and as a benefit of employment for university employees.
Art Official Intelligence – Art + Design Faculty Showcase Opens
Winfisky Gallery I 10 am-4 pm
Join us for the 2024 Art + Design Faculty Showcase. This annual event features work of faculty from within Salem State University's nationally accredited Art + Design department. Works by both full-time and adjunct studio faculty in printmaking, painting, design, sculpture, photography and various other media are exhibited
JCPenney Suit Up Discount Shopping Event Fall 2024
This is an exclusive event for all Salem State students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Receive up to an additional 30% off on all professional clothing, accessories, and shoes. The discount does not apply on clearance items. Get everything you need for your job, or an interview, at an affordable price