Salem Statement Fall 2017

Salem

The Magazine of Salem State University Alumni | Fall 2017

STATEMENT PASSING THE BATON After a Decade of Excellence, University Names New President

President Emerita Patricia Maguire Meservey with then Senator John Keenan at the State House in July 2010 when Salem State F A L L 2 0 1 7 I S A College L E M S T officially A T E M E N became T 71 Salem State University

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JOHN KEENAN A conversation with the university’s 14th president

5 ACCOMPLISHMENTS What’s been happening on campus

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LOOKING BACK A decade of growth and expansion

ALUMNI 46 CLASS NOTES Former classmates in the community

50 CALENDAR Up-and-coming events

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Coverage of recent gatherings

60 OBITUARIES Remembering faculty and fellow alumni

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Dear Salem State Community, When I announced my retirement on January 5, 2017, Salem News reporter Dustin Luca asked me to sum up my decade leading Salem State in one word. I chose “fulfilling.”

While this word will always ring true, another one that comes to mind is “grateful.”

President Emerita Maguire That’s because I have had the pleasure Meservey with son Dave of working with Salem State’s remarkable and husband Rick community of alumni, supporters and friends for the past 10 years. Throughout these years and especially in recent months, I have reflected on my good fortune to have entered a community that welcomed Rick and me with open arms and acted as a true partner. Over the years, you have generously contributed your time, talent and treasure for the betterment of our students.

Together with Salem State’s faculty and staff, we invested in academic programs, built our physical campus, created scholarships, significantly increased our graduation rate, achieved university status, exceeded the $25 million goal set for our first comprehensive campaign, and so much more.

In my 2008 inauguration address, I stated that education does not happen in a vacuum. Today, that remains truer than ever. Salem State’s many achievements over the past decade would not have been possible without you, and you will be crucial to continuing the university’s trajectory of success well into the future.

Throughout our long and fruitful partnership, we thrived with the shared goal of creating opportunity for our students. Just as it has been since our founding, Salem State remains a doorway to the American Dream. This is clear in the 35 percent of our students who are in the first generation of their family to attend college. No matter a student’s background, they all seek to achieve the same objective: bettering themselves through a high-quality, postsecondary education.

Seeing the success of our students is my greatest point of pride, and I have no doubt that Salem State’s new president, John D. Keenan, will build on this positive momentum—not only because of the talent and commitment he brings, but because like me, he will enjoy the support and dedication of our extended Salem State community.

For all that you have done and continue to do: thank you. We have shared numerous challenges and triumphs and developed friendships that I will cherish forever.

Working with all of you to move Forward, Together has been a true gift.

Your tireless efforts will benefit countless students for years to come, and for that, I could not be more grateful.

Your friend,

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A C ON V E R SAT I ON W I T H SALE M STATE’S N E W PR ES I DE N T, JO H N K EE N AN

“We don’t just want good future employees; we want good future citizens.”

Salem Statement recently sat down with the university’s 14th president, John Keenan, to get to know its newest leader and to learn more about his vision.

Q: What inspired you to seek this appointment?

A: I was confident that I could work with the extended Salem State community to serve the university’s mission and deliver for our students. Since joining Salem State in 2014, it’s become clear that higher education was my true calling. I’m proud to have devoted most of my career to public service, and there is no greater service than bringing opportunity through education. We want to provide a positive academic experience 2

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for our students so they can be successful, and by successful I don’t just mean to go out and get good jobs, but also to engage with the community and be involved. We don’t just want good future employees; we want good future citizens.

Q: What are the distinctive core values of Salem State?

A: One of the distinctive core traits of Salem State is that it caters to students of diverse and varying backgrounds. I’m proud of our diversity as well as our commitment to social justice. Salem State’s students are tenacious. More than 70 percent have jobs to go to before or after class. Thirty-five percent are in the first generation of their families to attend college, and this brings unique challenges, many of which I experienced as a first-generation college graduate myself. Our students balance their family lives, while earning an income, excelling academically and being engaged student leaders.

Their resilience and can-do mindsets are truly inspiring and prepare them for a lifetime of success.

Q: Where do you see the university in one year? In five years?

Q: You were an advocate for Salem State before coming to work here; how will you continue that advocacy as president?

A: In the first year, I would like to see the university’s strategic plan finalized. One of my top priorities for the immediate future will be evaluating, discussing and learning from the results of our campus climate study when they are released this fall. This study was conducted in the 2016-17 academic year to evaluate the experiences of individuals across campus and serve as a roadmap for enhancing our inclusiveness. The results will be shared with the entire campus, allowing us to discuss what they mean and where we can grow. I’m going to continue being a tireless advocate to secure state funding for a state-of-the-art science laboratory classroom addition. I’d like to get this project approved in year one.

In the next five years, I would like to see continued growth in student success and enrollment, including getting our six-year graduation rate up to 60 percent and increasing enrollment by 500 full-time students.

I’m proud that Salem State is the most diverse state university in Massachusetts, and I hope we continue to further diversify our student body and ensure a rich, welcoming experience allowing students from all walks of life to learn from one another. I would like to see Salem State receive an official designation as a Hispanic-serving institution, which among other requirements, means that a minimum 25 percent of our students identify as Hispanic. I also believe it is crucial to continue advancing efforts begun under Lisa McBride, our inaugural vice president of diversity and inclusion, to increase the diversity of our faculty and staff.

I also see the university planning for another comprehensive fundraising campaign in the near future. The success of the 10,000 Reasons campaign was astounding and showed what our community can achieve when we join together on behalf of our students.

Furthermore, one of the things that impresses me the most about Salem State is the faculty and their commitment to students. I have to say that I had a great experience at Harvard, but I can’t say I knew all my advisors or kept in touch regularly with them. Our faculty here play a big advisory role. They engage with students, staying in touch, helping them find jobs and make important connections for their future endeavors.

A: I’ve had the privilege of seeing the dedication of our faculty, staff, alumni, donors and community partners over the past three years. Collaborating with this outstanding team will allow me to advocate for the best opportunities possible for our students every day: this includes ensuring they have an up-to-date laboratory in which to launch their STEM and health care careers, creating the most welcoming campus possible, seeking out added experiential learning opportunities and working to ensure we maintain both our high quality and our affordability, among other priorities.

Q: What are the accomplishments you are most proud of as vice president of administration/chief counsel at Salem State?

In your previous career?

A: Our generous donors at Salem State really deserve the credit for making our new state-of-the-art theatre, The Sophia, a reality. I was thrilled to have had the opportunity to be part of this effort when additional funding was needed from the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance.

I also got to work closely with our theatre faculty to ensure a design sketch that would support the high quality of our Center for Creative and Performing Arts programs. Without the contributions of our donors, especially Bernard ’85H and Sophia Gordon, we never would have gotten this needed project off the ground. Applauding them at The Sophia’s ribbon cutting was an absolute thrill—not to mention seeing our talented students perform in this new space!

In addition, I’m proud to have brought to campus the National Center for Campus Public Safety’s Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Investigation and Adjudication Institute.

Attorney General Maura Healey spoke at this institute, helping to draw attention to the national epidemic of sexual assault on college campuses.

In my previous role representing Salem in the state legislature, I’m also proud to have advanced a number of public projects to the benefit of the region, including the building of the J. Michael Ruane Judicial Center, the Salem MBTA Station and the Thaddeus Buczko Probate Court. I was the leading proponent for the $1 billion Footprint Power redevelopment continued on page 4 FA L L 2 0 17 I S A L E M S TAT E M E N T

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of Salem Harbor Station, the largest project in Salem’s almost 400-year history. This project was crucial in putting our state on the path to clean energy.

Some of my most fulfilling legislative accomplishments include being a leading proponent of gaining university status for Salem State in 2010, being a lead sponsor of a bill providing benefits equity for all state university faculty and voting to preserve marriage equality, address schoolyard bullying and protect transgendered employees in the workplace. One of my proudest votes was for a bill that unfortunately did not pass. I supported the DREAM Act, which would have brought in-state tuition to undocumented students.

Q: How will your previous experiences help you in this new role?

A: There are countless ways in which I’ll draw on my previous roles in the public sector. One of my priorities will be to create public-private partnerships, particularly in the North Shore region. Our students are building outstanding knowledge in the classroom and becoming active in the campus community, but hands-on work experience and exposure to professions that interest them are also crucial. Such partnerships are a win-win, benefitting students and allowing our workforce to build a pipeline of future talent with the skills that these employers need.

Q: Being from Salem, and still living here, how have you seen Salem State affect the community?

A: I’ve always admired the work of Salem State. That admiration grew when I joined the team in 2014 and saw the dedication of our faculty, staff and students. Salem is a rightfully proud college town. The growth in the university’s graduation rate, in fundraising and in its physical campus throughout President Emerita Maguire Meservey’s tenure has been nothing short of exceptional. Being able to play a role in this growth has been incredibly fulfilling, and I’m eager to work with the extended Salem State community to make sure this upward trajectory continues.

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In addition, I love the city of Salem, and I have watched it evolve over my lifetime. It was largely a manufacturing town when I was growing up. Both my father and grandfather worked in the leather factories here. It’s developed into a city with a large focus on tourism with a great public university and public institutions like the courts and the Peabody Essex Museum. It’s gone from a manufacturing community to a service and tourism community, and is a shining example of a small city, not just for Massachusetts, but for anywhere in the country.

Q: If you wanted those reading this to know one thing about you, what would it be?

A: I want to hear from you. I pride myself in being a good listener and engaging all voices so that we can join together.

I want everyone to know what an honor it is to be recognized as the 14th president of Salem State. I want to utilize teamwork among all facets of the university and community to succeed in this role. There’s a story about JFK visiting NASA in 1962, and he asked a janitor working there, “What do you do here?” The janitor answered, “I’m helping put people on the moon, Mr. President.” I can’t make this place function without the support and participation of all members of the team.

Q: What occupies your time outside Salem State? Family, hobbies, other organizations?

A: First and foremost, I’m a husband, father and son.

I’m happiest while spending time with my wife, Kara McLaughlin, and our two children, Aidan and Erin. I enjoy biking and hold the title of Keenan Family Baggo Champion. I’m proud to have taken part in the Pan-Mass Challenge for the past quarter century, raising more than $160,000 for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a cause that is near and dear to me.

As a descendent of Rebecca Nurse, who was executed in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, I am committed to doing my part to ensure the human rights of all and prevent injustices of all forms. I’m proud to serve on the board of the Salem Award Foundation for Human Rights & Social Justice and on the North Shore Advisory Board of the Anti-Defamation League.

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Above: Morning keynote speaker Kenneth V. Hardy of Drexel University and the Eikenberg Institute for Relationships in New York City, speaking to the 2017 attendees

YAR Community Program Unites Professionals Working with At-Risk Youth Hosted on the campus of Salem State for the first time, the 17th annual Youth at Risk (YAR) all-day conference attracted a large group of professionals who work with at-youth risk. Held on Friday, June 9, YAR provided an intensive day of education, training and collegial interaction for approximately 800 attendees representing an estimated 300 organizations in Essex, Middlesex and Suffolk counties.

This year’s conference included 34 professional workshops for attendees addressing such subjects as legal requirements of regular and special education, mental health issues in schools, violence, risk assessment and risk management in youth, and expressive art interventions for addressing trauma.

Morning keynote speaker Kenneth V. Hardy, a professor of family therapy at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pa., and director of the Eikenberg Institute for Relationships in New York City, addressed the issue of the trauma of racism, drawing from his personal experiences. Hardy maintains a private practice specializing in working with at-risk children and their families, and his work has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, ABC’s 20/20, Dateline NBC, and PBS. He was the featured therapist in Living Room Wars,

Jane Truesdell Ellis, lef t, chair of the YAR Committee, with the 2017 Diruhi Award recipient Deb Morrison

a Discovery Health Channel program devoted to providing family therapy to traumatized youth and their families.

Afternoon keynote speaker Susan Cooper is a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for self-care and assisting others in finding and living their most authentic self. She has provided support and guidance for the past 25 years to the Commonwealth, and leads bereavement groups for local hospice organizations while conducting psychosocial assessments for new patients in psychiatric hospital care.

“We are so pleased to have had such a great turnout for our first YAR conference held on Salem State’s campus,” said Jane Truesdell Ellis, chair of the YAR Committee. “We look forward to more successful YAR events to come.”

The Essex County Community Foundation established the YAR conference in 2000 as a response to the need for increased collaboration among the many providers of services to at-risk youth in and around Essex County. Salem State University assumed oversight of the conference in 2015, and has run the program since. YAR 2018 will also be held on June 8, 2018, on campus.

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Paul Mattera, chair of the Board of Trustees, announces that the College of Health and Human Services will be named for retiring President Emerita Maguire Meservey’s honor.

Salem State’s 13th President Retires After a Decade of Leadership and Service Last winter, President Emerita Patricia Maguire Meservey announced her plans to retire from Salem State, after serving the university for 10 impactful years. In recognition of her decade of extraordinary service, the Salem State community honored her at a special retirement ceremony in May. As a special “thank you” for all she has achieved for the university, Gina Deschamps ’92G, president of the Foundation Board, announced that the unrestricted endowment had been raised to $1 million in her honor, thanks to the support of numerous faculty, staff, students, friends, and family who supported this initiative. In addition, chair of the Board of Trustees Paul Mattera announced the College of Health and Human Services would also be named in her honor, becoming the Maguire Meservey College of Health and Human Services.

“During President Emerita Maguire Meservey’s tenure, Salem State has grown and distinguished itself in important ways, including growth in the physical campus, curriculum, student life, student achievement, and the university’s endowment,” said Mattera. “Perhaps, most importantly, Pat brought a spirit and energy to Salem State that has enlivened campus life and helped to drive student achievement. She leaves the university with a legacy of accomplishment and with momentum for the successes that lie ahead for this great North Shore institution.”

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Meghan McLyman

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Generation Games Arrive This winter, Salem State professors KC Bloom and Stuart McMahon, along with the College of Arts & Sciences and the department of Sport and Movement Sciences, partnered with Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services to cohost the inaugural Generation Games with Rotterdam University’s department of Sport Marketing and Management. Founded in 2012, Generation Games are an international sporting event for people of all ages. In the spirit of fostering healthy communities, teams of moms, dads, grandparents, children, and friends came together to exercise and have fun. This was the first time that the Generation Games were held in North America. Salem State University established an international partnership with Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences in 2014.

Research Symposium Sees Record Turnout Under the leadership of professor of chemistry & physics Deborah Mason-McCaffery and the support of the entire programming committee, this spring the 20th annual undergraduate research symposium had a record 200 posters and presentations by students across all disciplines.

As a testament to the profound impact that our faculty have on the lives of our students, a record number of 107 faculty members were nominated for the 2017 Distinguished Teaching Award. Professor of music & dance Meghan McLyman and visiting associate professor of psychology Melissa Kaplowitch were the award recipients.

Professor Named Educator of the Year Assistant professor of secondary and higher education Laurie Dickstein-Fischer was awarded the 2017 Counselor Educator of the Year by the Massachusetts School Counselors Association.

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Named to the Civic Engagement Hall of Fame are, from the lef t, Katharine Bloom, Mikki Wilson ’09, Socrates Trinidad, and Rebecca Comage.

Four New Members Inducted into Civic Engagement Hall of Fame Salem State inducted four activists into its 2017 Civic Engagement Hall of Fame. As part of the honor, each recipient is awarded $250 to donate to a community partner of his or her choosing. This year’s recipients were: Katharine (KC) Bloom Originally from Michigan, KC Bloom grew up believing in the notion of giving back to your community through volunteerism. Throughout her life as a park planner with the Tennessee and Florida State Park systems, her doctoral studies at the University of Georgia and over the last nine years as a professor at Salem State, she has attempted to impart this belief to her colleagues, students and friends through action. Whether it be as a coach, a Big Sister or through the partnerships she has created with various community organizations, Bloom has been actively engaged with her community in different capacities.

At Salem State, she has developed partnerships with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, among others. Her most recent achievement was working with Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services and Salem State faculty and students to bring the Generation Games to Salem for the first time. This event brought people of all ages and abilities together to participate in activities as a way to improve public health and wellness and bridge the social gaps between different generations in our society. As the mother of an 8-year-old son, an infant son, two dogs, and as a wife, the creation of community is very personal to her, and she strives to do it in as many ways as possible. KC’s community partner is the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem.

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Rebecca Comage Rebecca Comage was appointed as the inaugural director of diversity and multicultural affairs at Salem State in 2013. The office provides programs and services to support marginalized students, and works collaboratively with the campus community to create solutions and cultivate efforts that directly challenge oppression or the disparate treatment of all Salem State community members. In this role and as part of a comprehensive Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Week, Rebecca developed Salem State’s MLK Day of Service. This event engages 50 to 100 students in service projects across the North Shore that are rooted in social justice. This year, they partnered with the Salem Public Schools to provide groceries to families that were experiencing food insecurity. Within her portfolio Rebecca oversees the Center for Diversity and Cultural Enrichment and co-chairs the President’s Advisory Committee on Diversity.

In addition to her work on campus, Rebecca serves as a volunteer at Girls Inc. of Lynn and is an active member of the Salem No Place for Hate Committee for the City of Salem. As the official university representative on the No Place for Hate Committee, Rebecca has worked to develop a comprehensive marketing campaign so residents of Salem can become more aware of the mission of the committee and how to become involved in its work. She was also instrumental in developing a more collaborative working structure for the committee that would allow residents to become involved, in different capacities, in their efforts to help Salem be a more conscious and socially just city. Rebecca’s community partner is Girls Inc. of Lynn.

Socrates Trinidad Socrates Trinidad was born in Salem and raised in Lynn. After graduating from Lynn Classical High, Socrates honorably served in the U.S. Marines for four years. He is the first in his family of six to graduate high school, serve in the military and earn his associate degree, and a bachelor’s degree. Socrates is involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Lynn and has been part of its fundraiser campaign; the Red Cross, as a caseworker (in training) for fire disaster cases; the City of Lynn, as an insurance agent in a tax office providing financial support to community members; and the Laso De Amor charity that helps build parks and homes in Haiti.

On campus, Socrates is involved with the Sociology Club, Latin Association Student Organization, Criminology Club as well as Alpha Club. As part of the Student Government Association, he is committed to two different committees: Civic Engagement/Sustainability and the University Curriculum Committee. Trinidad’s community partner is the Boys and Girls Club of Lynn.

Mikki Wilson ’09 Mikki Wilson is a lifelong Lynn resident. Her strong work ethic was instilled in her at an early age by her parents, Earl, a General Electric crane operator for more than 40 years, and Sue, a compassionate caregiver and hospice home health aide. Mikki is a product of the Lynn Public School system, having attended Cobbet Elementary, Breed Junior High School and Lynn Vocational Technical Institute. A proud graduate and alumna of both North Shore Community College (’03, ’04) and Salem State University (’09), Mikki has earned degrees in liberal arts, legal administration and business administration. She is the director of Marketing and Business Development for Cabot Wealth Management and has more than a decade of integrated marketing experience.

Mikki is a dedicated and passionate volunteer with positions on several nonprofit boards, including Lynn YMCA, Lynn Lions Club, Northeast Arc, North Shore Community Development Coalition, Salem State Alumni Association, and Massachusetts PTA. In addition to her board work, Mikki serves on various committees and volunteers time to numerous nonprofits across Essex County. Once dubbed the “professional student” by her father, Mikki playfully dubs herself now as a professional volunteer. She is a strong supporter and advocate for education, human services, public schools, youth financial literacy, arts in education, civic engagement, and community development. Mikki’s community partner is Massachusetts PTA. FA L L 2 0 17 I S A L E M S TAT E M E N T

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Vikings Earn Three Major MASCAC Conference Titles The Salem State Vikings never fail to impress, and this year was no exception. In an announcement made by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference earlier this year, 23 Salem State student-athletes were elected into the 2016-17 MASCAC Winter All-Academic Team. Along with those select few, 437 student-athletes were also honored for their work in the classroom—a feat that is valuable both on and off the field.

February was an important month for the Salem State men’s basketball team, which earned its 17th MASCAC Tournament Championship in a game that the Vikings won despite lacking poise in the opening minutes—ultimately stopping Worcester State 100-82. In March 2017, Salem State’s men’s ice hockey team followed in the basketball team’s footsteps and claimed its second straight MASCAC title and third championship in four seasons with a 4-3 victory over Plymouth State. The following month added to this impressive trend and, on April 11th, the men’s golf team took home its second consecutive MASCAC Championship and 18th overall at the Blackstone National Golf Course with a team score total of 322 (34).

In May 2017, the Salem State University softball team defeated Westfield State University in a MASCAC playoff game, moving them into the winners’ bracket in the double-elimination tournament. Three of our Vikings, juniors Jen Crovo, Marisa Sanchez and Meghan Black, were also selected to the 2017 MASCAC Softball All-Conference First Team in a vote by the eight coaches from the league.

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Neural Structures In collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, professor of psychology David Gow received a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health for his research “Identifying the neural structures and dynamics that regulate phonological structure.” A cognitive neuroscientist/ psycholinguist, Gow’s research reframes a crucial debate about the source of linguistic structures and introduces new brain connectivity analyses that strengthen experimental inference and can improve cognitive modeling by constraining assumptions about the functional architecture of cognitive processes.

Cultural and Artistic Exchange Associate professor of theatre & speech communication Peter Sampieri received a Marion and Jasper Whiting Award in support of his work to establish a cultural and artistic exchange with students and faculty of the Theatre Academy, University of the Arts, in Helsinki, Finland. Professor Sampieri’s work explores the connection between stories and politics, in particular the use of the Kalevala (Finland’s national epic) to support the basis of Finnish independence in 1917, and the subsequent “Finnish language strife” as Finns valiantly struggled to define their identity separately from Russian and Swedish counterparts.

Slavery Education Initiative Associate professor of history Bethany Jay has been named a key consultant on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance slavery education initiative. Graduate history students Andrea “Ran” Cronin and Zoe Quinn were named research fellows for the project and have curated historical documents and other teaching materials about American slavery as part of a multiyear initiative to improve the teaching of slavery in K-12 schools. Jay’s co-edited book, Understanding and Teaching American Slavery, was the inspiration for the larger Teaching Tolerance project.

Fellowship to Teach in Poland Professor of English Julie Whitlow and professor of world languages & cultures Kristine Doll received Erasmus Plus Fellowships to teach at John Paul II University in Lublin, Poland, as members of the first cohort of scholars in this recently established partnership program. Professor Whitlow taught a series of workshops on the varied approaches to Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL); Professor Doll presented workshops on current methods and strategies in translation and interpreting Spanish to English.

Addressing Consumer Education Professor of management Anne-Marie Hakstian co-authored the book Consumer Equality: Race and the American Marketplace (Praeger Press) that examines the issue of consumer inequality in America.

Promoting Literacy Instruction Associate professor of secondary and higher education Jacy Ippolito co-authored the book Cultivating Coaching Mindsets: An Action Guide for Literacy Leaders (Learning Sciences International) that provides a framework to help educators promote the advancement of literacy instruction.

Contributions in Education Professor of occupational therapy Jeramie Silveira was awarded the prestigious Catherine A. Trombly Academic Achievement Award from the Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapists, which recognizes those in the field who have made significant contributions in education, research and publication.

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The Many New Faces Behind Salem State University’s Success Salem State University has evolved significantly over the years, whether through integrating new programs, renovating and expanding the campus or improving the quality of education offered over time, but none of this development would happen without talented and dedicated employees.

On March 14, 2016, Gail Gasparich, PhD, was appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. As Dean Joe Cambone from the School of Education eloquently states, “Gail has shown a career-long commitment to public higher education, is a champion for the liberal arts and brings a great balance of scholarly achievement, teaching excellence and administrative acumen to her daily work.

We think she is an excellent fit for Salem State University.”

Also helping to promote the university’s mission and impact on the community is the new director of public relations, Nicole Giambusso. Along with leading the university’s external communications strategies to promote our mission, values and excellent academic programs, Giambusso also serves as Salem State’s spokesperson for all media outlets.

Salem State’s new Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students, Carla Panzella, PhD, brings more than 13 years of experience to the role, most recently serving as associate vice president for Student Life & Development at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City. Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Life Scott James notes that “Panzella is an accomplished and skilled administrator who will bring renewed energy and expertise to the leadership of our student life.”

Salem State welcomed Elizabeth McKeigue on May 14th as the new director of the Frederick E. Berry Library. McKeigue brings an impressive and progressive record of responsibilities of management and innovation at various university libraries. Her wealth of experience and knowledge offers a wide range of benefits to the Salem State University community.

Salem State welcomed Lisa M. McBride, PhD, as the university’s first vice president of inclusion excellence.

Since her tenure in this inaugural role, McBride has already conducted a campus climate survey, developed a diversity leadership speaker series and provided healthcare services to homeless veterans with the assistance of Project Home—an agency that empowers adults, children and families to break the cycles of homelessness and poverty—to name only a few of her valuable contributions.

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We are pleased to have Marlin Nabors as part of the Salem State University team. As the new associate dean of students for engagement in the student life department, Nabors is responsible for leading the development of an engagement cluster, which includes residence life, student activities and involvement, diversity and multicultural affairs, and community standards.

He brings to the university more than 15 years of higher education experience.

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2017 Class Celebrates Its Diversity, Achievements and Hopes for the Future

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Salem State University welcomed the 2,121 members of the class of 2017 into the next chapter of their lives this May. In each of the three commencement ceremonies, graduates were lauded for their extraordinary achievements and left with words of wisdom for the bright futures ahead of them.

During her introductory remarks (A), President Emerita Patricia Maguire Meservey noted the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the class of 2017, from Salem locals to international students from as far away as India, China, Jamaica, Kenya, and Japan. “Many of you have faced significant challenges on this road to success,” she said. “You’ve been working throughout your studies, some are raising families, some have faced significant financial or personal hardships and some have coupled the pursuit of higher education with service to your country. I have been so inspired by you and the accomplishments you are making to our communities. Congratulations to all for your significant achievement today.”

School of Graduate Studies Honorary degree recipient: Ambassador Nicholas Burns (B), accomplished statesmen with 27 years of U.S. government service experience.

In addition to Ambassador Burns, Salem State also awarded honorary degrees to community activist, Frieda Garcia (C), and State Representative and Assistant Majority Leader, Byron Rushing (D). Both honorees share a mutual drive to promote equal and civil rights in their work. Garcia is praised for her 50 years as a community leader and activist. She is also the founding member of La Alianza Hispana, a nonprofit that provides educational, health and workforce training services to Latinos in the Boston community. Rushing was an original sponsor of the gay rights bill and the chief sponsor of the law to end discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in public schools.

“You comprise the most diverse group of students of any public university in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,” says Burns. “Together, you’re a true picture of America today. We are at our best when we honor and celebrate our diversity. My message to these great graduates today is to be uniters, not dividers. We need you as graduates to raise us up as a society.”

Student Speaker Kerry Moe (E), a graduate student with her master’s degree in social work, recounted how she made the decision to power through a rigorous graduate program and what that journey has taught her.

“Sometimes just reminding yourself that you don’t have to, but that you choose to is enough to keep you going…I am so grateful for the opportunities that I have been given here at Salem State. I have been consistently inspired by other students and have learned so much from the professors not just about social work, but about what it means to be a kind, compassionate, dedicated human being,” she said.

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Honorary degree recipient: Antonia Novello, MD, MPH, DrPH, first woman and first Hispanic to be named U.S. Surgeon General (A), focused on the health of young people, women and minorities.

“Our diversity as a nation is intertwined with our strength and our hope for the future,” said Novello. “Never lose the sense of who you are and always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of someone else.”

An honorary degree was also awarded to Jacob Segal (B), a partner with the Salem law firm Ronan, Segal, & Harrington, who also completed a 10-year term as a member of Salem State University’s Board of Trustees, serving three years as its chair. Segal was one of the initial members of the Salem State University Foundation, on which he has served for more than 25 years, including serving as its president, providing key leadership throughout the creation and growth of this critical organization. Segal has been an unwavering student advocate in his service to Salem State.

“Your steadfast commitment to community, both professionally and in service, is an inspiration to all the lives you have touched, including many at Salem State,” said President Emerita Maguire Meservey. “As a strong advocate for an affordable, quality education, you were a natural fit to serve on our Board of Trustees. Always putting our students first, you know the life-changing power of higher education and the importance for all to have access to it.”

Student Speaker Elizabeth Cabral (C), a double major in political science and criminal justice with concentrations in American government law and policy and administration, addressed the 2017 graduating class with motivating words of advice. She reminded the graduates to not “look at the negative things that society has stigmatized you with, but allow them to motivate your success and streamline you into a position where you can be the change that is needed within your community, within your life and within the lives of others.”

“These speakers are current and former public servants whose accomplishments, character and commitment we hope our students will aspire to emulate,” concluded President Emerita Maguire Meservey.

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College of Health and Human Services and Bertolon School of Business Honorary degree recipient: Francis Delmonico, MD, FACS (D), is an international leader on the ethics of organ donation.

Delmonico not only helps patients who have been exploited, he also combats the sale and forced donation of organs.

“Your biggest contributions to society stem from your dedication to what is right, and you are truly healing our world,” said President Emerita Maguire Meservey.

Student Speaker Alicia Theodorakopoulos (E), a Salem State transfer student who was recently awarded the Bertolon Distinguished Student Award, highlighted how crucial the Salem State community has been to her evolution. “Salem State is more than what resides within the boundaries of this institution. When you attend Salem State, you become a part of the community of Salem.”

Commencement Speaker and the 72nd and current Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker ’08H (F), spoke about the most helpful and meaningful learnings he has acquired throughout his decades of work in health and human services, business and as a public servant. “Good people can have honest disagreements,” he said. “There can be more than one point of view, and it’s important to hear them all.

Never forget what you do is important, but how you do it is also important.”

As President Emerita Maguire Meservey noted, “This year’s honorary degree recipients have helped to shape our communities in many ways—in the medical field, in the public and nonprofit sectors, and right here on campus.”

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he past 10 years have been ones of incredible growth at Salem State University. Not only was the college granted university status in 2010, but numerous developments on and off campus have changed both the physical and figurative landscape of the community. From a new general education curriculum, to new residences, a library and parking garage, to the opening of the Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Salem State has continued to grow and evolve. In addition, the successful completion of the 10,000 Reasons campaign—the first comprehensive fundraising effort at our school—has positioned Salem State to meet the future with confidence.

Throughout this growth and change, one constant remains: providing students with a quality, affordable education. The following pages highlight some of these key areas of evolution and improvement.

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New General Education Curriculum Offers Students More Choices, Increased Flexibility In 2014, Salem State University began implementing a newly enhanced general education core curriculum for its students.

This new curriculum created a more inclusive general education program and—when combined with a chosen academic area of study—equips each student with the knowledge and skills required to reach his or her educational and professional goals.

All students are now required to satisfy requirements in 10 specific categories aimed at developing core competencies in critical and creative thinking, inquiry and analysis, written and oral communication, and information and quantitative literacy.

These 10 areas of competency include written communication, oral communication, personal growth and responsibility, creative expression and appreciation, world cultures, the human past, contemporary society, scientific reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and the First Year Seminar.

Notably, students can take these general education classes throughout their time at Salem State, instead of just within

their first two years of study. As a result, more students are pursuing double majors and double minors because of the flexibility of the program.

“The new general education program is helping students finish their degree faster by providing them with a smaller, more flexible program that is more transfer friendly and requires fewer credits to complete,” says Neal DeChillo, associate provost at Salem State. “They also have more choices.

For example, they can fulfill their history requirement by taking art history or the history of social work, instead of just history 101.”

Adds President Emerita Maguire Meservey, “This new general education curriculum enables our students to immerse themselves in a series of learning experiences that will engage them with the broader community and world. They will leave Salem State with a firm foundation for their future growth and success as innovative and engaged citizens of the world.”

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Students VICTORIA SOBOTKA ’17 Victoria Sobotka, had the pleasure of watching the campus expand and grow during each semester.

“There was never a time when new construction was not occurring all around campus. However, my most prominent memories occurred at the Frederick E. Berry Library and Learning Commons,” said Sobotka.

Since the facility opened during her first semester in the fall of 2013, Sobotka was among the first class to have had access to the newly constructed building during her entire program. “The library served as a refuge from the day-to-day hustle and bustle around campus. Between classes on North Campus, students like myself would go to the library to catch up on reading assignments or online activities. With access to computer stations around every corner, or a quiet area to study, the library was the ideal location to finish any work, or catch up on some much-needed rest,” she said.

The study rooms provided both groups and individuals access to technology and resources, while also offering a space to complete projects and get to know one another outside the classroom. As a member of the School of Education, Sobotka was thankful for the Education Resource section of the library,

which provided all the necessary books and materials that allowed her to gain the skills necessary to create successful lessons for her students.

According to Sobotka, the learning space was always extremely open and inviting. Designed to be environmentally friendly, the structure includes many large windows, which allow for natural light to shine in. After classes, she would seek her favorite nook, ensuring that she would be attentive and focused on her studies. On the days when Sobotka could not go outside due to a project or long essay, she was always able to take a few moments to enjoy the cloudless blue skies from nearly any seat.

Sobotka feels the Berry Library was more than just a place to study. As a member of the Mary Walsh Writing Center tutoring staff, she assisted students with their writing assignments. She formed bonds and lasting friendships with the students she tutored and the staff she worked with. Also a member of the Commonwealth Honors Program, Sobotka had the opportunity to chat with friends in the Yeannakopoulos Honors Lounge and to work on her thesis project research.

Outside the building, she utilized the Learning Commons to host events for the Program Council, the university’s student programming organization. “At the library and the green space outside, I learned what it takes to be a dedicated member of the campus community, and how to be a successful teacher,” said Sobotka.

OSEVBUOHEN (OSE) OKHIHAN ’17 Osevbuohen (Ose) Okhihan transferred to Salem State to pursue a degree in Sports Movement Science with a concentration in Sports Management. Initially, he was attracted to Salem State’s location. Originally from Everett, he preferred a school that was less crowded 20

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The transfer process ended up being exactly what he hoped for. “It was smooth. My best experience was during the summer orientation. I met with someone from the transfer department who helped to transfer all of my credits. That was confirmation of great things to come at Salem State.

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“I’ve also learned something from my fellow students, and will cherish these memories for the rest of my life.”

Okhihan was recently awarded the Salem Fellowship.

Receiving the scholarship was “a huge weight off my shoulders.

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“Now that I have graduated, I will keep pursuing my dream to make the sport of basketball one that will be played properly for anyone who wants to learn. I want to coach, train and keep ‘hoop dreams’ alive for those willing to commit to hard work and discipline.”

ARLENE JAQUEZ ’17, ’19G Arlene Jaquez, had a difficult time returning to civilian life after serving with the Marine Corps in Afghanistan. “I became a recluse. I felt as though no one understood the gravity of the transition I was going through, so I never reached out. I thought in due time I would find normalcy in my new surroundings and begin anew,” Jaquez says.

Growing up in Lynn, she had considered attending Salem State after graduating from high school, but chose to serve instead. After returning home and spending some time readjusting and thinking about future plans, Jaquez applied to Salem State. With the help and support of many peers, professors and faculty members such as veterans’ advisor Melissa Thayer and Veterans’ Affairs work-study supervisor Ted Serozynsky, Jaquez became engaged and involved in the Salem State community, including becoming a part of the Student Veterans Group. “Being involved helps me because so many people can relate to the experience I’ve had. In a sense, it has enveloped me and made me feel at home. I have hope for

humanity and my future because of the environment it creates.

People don’t understand the transition back into civilian life often feels unsettling because you go from a regimented atmosphere to a very open, unscheduled world. It rocks your world,” says Jaquez.

Attending Salem State has created normalcy, rhythm, pace and set schedules that Jaquez enjoys. She feels what sets her apart from a traditional 18-year-old college student is the real-life experience she’s gained and the ability to seize the many opportunities available at the university. She also feels her military experience has prepared her to be a leader. To Jaquez, the experiences she’s had in the classroom and with faculty oftentimes emphasize their life experiences and give real examples that go beyond traditional models and make for a more hands-on learning experience.

She studied psychology and criminal justice and would like to focus her career on the mental illnesses that result from being enrolled in the armed forces by becoming either a clinical or criminal psychologist.

A featured face of SSU’s 10,000 Reasons campaign, Jaquez says, “This campaign was so significant and close to my heart because what was raised supported areas like student involvement, and social, cultural and recreational programs at Salem State that made me feel like an intrinsic part of this university instead of just a nameless face.”

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KERRY MOE ’17G MSW As a graduate student, Kerry Moe found herself “googling” questions like, “Can you pay someone to write a grad school paper?” and “Is getting an MSW worth it?” Today she laughs, “I assure you that I did write them myself.”

However, for Moe, who was the 2017 graduate school commencement speaker, there were many times during her journey to an MSW when she considered throwing in the towel.

At age 43, the process of finishing a graduate degree was one of the most challenging experiences Moe faced. On the first day of graduate school, she woke up early, got ready and left the house two hours before her first class started.

“I pulled into the parking lot of the Harrington building and looked for a parking spot,” she said. I had purchased my $60 parking pass to ensure I wouldn’t be without a place to park. I made a few laps around the lot and realized nothing was available.” An hour later, she found herself still in her car, driving around Salem, overwhelmed and crying when her gas light came on. She decided that was it. She called her admissions counselor, Jay Carey ’04, ’06G, ’14G, and through heaving sobs explained, “I’m going to have to pass on grad school, that’s it.” Carey was able to calm her down and said, “I can’t wait until you tell this story in your commencement speech someday.” And Moe did.

Moe recalls that first day, finally walking the half mile from the Enterprise Center to the Harrington building, wiping tears and snot off her face, and deciding she wouldn’t quit. “I considered my family and how disappointed they would be in me, the embarrassment of having to tell all my friends, and all those expectations and immense pressure to do it for everyone else made it seem that continuing that walk to the classroom and showing up for class 30 minutes late was my only option.”

She heard the voices of her friends and family, encouraging her, “You can do it,” “You’re amazing,” but she said the most powerful realization was believing those voices, and acknowledging yes, she could do it, but she didn’t have to. It was a conscious choice to continue and persevere. “Once I realized I had the option of quitting,” Moe says, “an enormous weight was lifted off of me; I gave myself permission to walk back to my car, get in and go home that day.”

She didn’t have to go to class that day, or come back the following week, but she did. Moe is thankful for the opportunities she’s been given, the inspiring stories of fellow students and the lessons not only about social work, but about learning to be a kind, compassionate and dedicated human being. She’s grateful for her patient and insightful 11-year-old daughter Rozzie who watched her struggle sometimes and waited patiently while Moe finished schoolwork.

From the tears of frustration and fear on that first day, to the tears of celebration and joy on commencement day, Moe believes that sometimes just reminding yourself that you don’t have to, but you choose to is enough to keep you going.

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The Fulbright Scholar Program, established in 1946, awards approximately 8,000 grants annually—spreading a mission of togetherness by supporting friendly and peaceful relations between people of the U.S. and other countries. The U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program, the Fulbright program recognizes current and future leaders who carry a deep-rooted appreciation for the power of culture and knowledge—many of whom go on to become Noble Prize winners, heads of state, ambassadors, artists, and educators.

Salem State University is proud to announce that for the 2016-2017 academic year, three worthy faculty members have been offered the Fulbright Scholarship, ranking the university as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars in our category (Master’s institutions). Topproducing institutions are highlighted annually in The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Katherine Crow, professor of mathematics, has been awarded a grant to teach Inquiry-Based Learning and Modern Algebra in the country of Jordan.

Mary Ni, professor of education, was offered a grant in education to further her studies at the Northeast Normal University in China. We are also proud to announce that Vanessa Ruget, professor of political science, was awarded a grant to do Flex Research in Kyrgyzstan.

Congratulations to all of our Salem State University Fulbright Scholars! We look forward to tracking your individual missions to change the world.

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Marsh Hall (2010)

Completely changing the landscape of Central Campus was the magnificent Marsh Hall, which opened with great fanfare in August of 2010. A masterpiece of contemporary architecture, it was built in an environmentally responsible way to achieve Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) as a top-tier “green” building.

Embracing the basic knowledge that students perform better when living on campus, it became the university’s fifth residence hall, following Peabody Hall and Bowditch Hall in 1965, the Bates Complex in 1990 and Atlantic Hall in 2004. With a capacity of 525, Marsh Hall brought the university’s total number of oncampus students to 1,927.

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STUDENT IMPACT Housed in five floors, students have easy access to kitchenette areas on each level.

Residents can also take advantage of a dining hall and convenience store on the ground floor as well as lounges throughout the building. There’s the opportunity to socialize or just relax with community space on the ground floor that includes a fitness room, mailboxes, vending machines, a laundry area, pool tables, and air hockey.

Student Navigation Center (2012)

Following a student success summit in 2011, participants recommended locating all the student service offices in one location. The idea became reality when, in July of 2012, the Salem State University Student Navigation Center opened on Central Campus. Housed in a spacious and welcoming area on the second floor of the classroom building, the offices of the bursar, ClipperCard, financial aid, and the registrar allow students to complete all of their transactions quickly and efficiently.

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STUDENT IMPACT Student-friendly changes that make the center an inviting place include: • A family-friendly waiting area replete with toys for the children or young siblings of students accessing the center’s services • Translation support for those needing assistance. The staff is currently providing help to Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, and French speakers.

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Frederick E. Berry Library and Learning Commons (2013) In September of 2013, students waved goodbye to a smaller temporary library space on Central Campus and said hello to a new 122,000 squarefoot Frederick E. Berry Library and Learning Commons. Named after former state senator and Peabody native Fred Berry ’06H, the facility features state-of-the-art technology and houses the university’s Learning Commons, bringing together several academic services. The writing center, honors program, academic advising, learning skills support, computer testing lab, and disability services all became available for students under one roof. The new building is a sharp contrast to the university’s library built in 1974 and shut down in 2007 due to structural concerns.

STUDENT IMPACT Built more for the students than the books, the roomy confines have had a very immediate and positive effect on students. The library offers an abundance of resources, including about 1,000 study seats, 150 computers and 12 group study rooms.

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“Changes to the physical campus over the past decade have been profound. Nearly 760,000 square feet of new construction and renovations have been completed or are underway, bringing state-of-theart academic and student life spaces to campus. These important investments reflect the high-quality education for which Salem State is known.”

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STUDENT IMPACT For the university’s 9,600 students, the new Gassett Fitness Center is providing more opportunities than ever for recreational sports.

Additionally, it is a place where students can gather, connect and find a bit of respite from the rigors of their academic studies. Top-tier exercise equipment, locker rooms, studios for dance and yoga, two recreational basketball courts, a lounge area, and second-floor basketball courts are among the amenities.

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Parking Garage (2015) Opened in November of 2015, a new garage on North Campus has significantly addressed the university’s student parking shortage. The location was chosen from among three possible sites, the other two in the vicinity of the O’Keefe complex on Canal Street and Atlantic Hall on Central Campus. Studies showed that locating the garage on North Campus did the most to alleviate the longstanding parking woes while doing the least to hamper traffic on surrounding streets. The facility provides commuters with a net gain of 474 parking spaces. In addition, the garage was designed to include new Green Garage Certification standards (similar to LEED standards for occupied buildings) and offers environmentally friendly features including LED lighting and electric vehicle charging stations.

STUDENT IMPACT Fewer commuters are driving in circles looking for a parking space; ultimately, more students are getting to class on time and traffic has decreased as a result. Positioned near Peabody Hall, the garage is primarily for commuters.

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Viking Hall (2015) In September of 2015, Salem State celebrated the grand opening of its newest residence building. Viking Hall brought the university a step closer to hitting its student residency goal of 50 percent. With 350 beds for sophomores and juniors, the building has lounges spread throughout, along with communal fridges, dishwashers and microwaves.

STUDENT IMPACT Each suite consists of student bedrooms, an entryway space and a bathroom. Viking Hall also houses a Starbucks and meeting spaces on the ground floor, with a separate entrance from the residence hall.

Events like “Pizza and Politics� use this space for community gatherings, as well as other evening activities.

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Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts (2017) “With the new theatre, Salem State students will have a home that matches the quality of the work,” assessed Maritza Bostic ’14.

In May, Salem State officially opened its doors to the newly renovated Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts—a state-of-the-art theatre alive with theatre, dance, music and all of the arts at Salem State University. The Center, fondly known as “The Sophia,” is named after Sophia Gordon, a talented dancer and painter who has dedicated her life to the arts. Sophia emigrated penniless from Greece to America as a young woman, and continued to cultivate her talents as an accomplished dancer and discover new artistic passions, including oil painting. Sophia, along with her husband Bernard Gordon, gave $3 million to fund the building’s renovation, and an additional $3.3 million to endow arts programming.

“The Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts is a prime example of the transformative impact that contributions to our university can have for our students and programs,” said President Emerita Maguire Meservey. “The positive impact of those who have chosen to support Salem State, in particular Bernard M. ’85H and Sophia Gordon, will be on full display in classrooms across campus for years to come.”

STUDENT IMPACT The Gordon Center will not only become a world-class destination for a variety of productions, but actually is the largest classroom on Salem State University’s campus and a resource to the North Shore region.

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These efforts are also making a tangible impact throughout the state. In 2014, a study conducted by Salem State’s Center for Economic Development and Sustainability (CEDS) evaluated Salem State’s community commitment and reported that the university generated an economic impact of more than $827 million in Massachusetts, $443 million in Essex County and almost $100 million in Salem.

Highlighted next are a few of the key initiatives that have helped Salem State become a recognized leader in community and civic engagement.

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Spotlight: Center for Civic Engagement Established in 2015 as part of the university’s strategic plan, the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) supports the intersections of student learning, faculty and staff engagement, and community collaborations. Led by Cynthia Lynch, the CCE provides the infrastructure, resources and tools that enable Salem State to serve as a vibrant and active community engaged in academic study, dialogue, service and civic activities.

One of the most successful initiatives created by the CCE is its “Moving Forward, Giving Back: Salem State University’s First Day of Service.” This volunteer event provides an opportunity for first-year and transfer students to join student leaders, faculty, staff and alumni, and work with and in our local communities on a variety of outreach and community service initiatives, such as preparing classrooms at a local school to help stimulate student learning, building new garden beds to increase the number of vegetables that are grown and donated to families in need, and providing comfort to local

shelter animals who have been rescued from kill shelters.

Since the event’s inaugural year in 2016, 300 students, faculty, staff and alumni have volunteered in six local communities and worked in 32 community service projects.

The Center has hosted a wide range of other events, including Salem State’s first Advocacy Day Conference to help students better understand the important role of activism, and “Your Voice, Your Vote: Election 2016” to help register voters; educate students and the community on the election process and campaign issues; and ultimately get out the vote.

“We have had a wonderful and productive first two years,” says Lynch. “Looking ahead, we will focus not only on creating new initiatives, but also on developing authentic and sustainable partnerships in which we work with our community to explore and address the root causes of local needs and begin to create social change, which is the ultimate outcome we hope to achieve.”

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Education enrichment and community involvement make the Center for Community Schools a premier academic resource.

Spotlight: Center for Community Schools Created in 2016 and led by Claire Crane ’60, ’09H, the Center for Community Schools (CCS) is an interdisciplinary center of research, development, consultation, technical assistance, and professional education. CCS provides these services through the development of partnerships between schools and communities while promoting education as a community-wide endeavor.

The center sees communities as comprehensive sites for education of all ages, with schools at the heart of social, cultural, health, and economic networks that improve and enrich learning. CCS recognizes that education is not confined to formal schooling but is widespread in community organizations and neighborhoods, and that schools cannot carry out their missions without investing in the community around them and enlisting its help.

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Since its inception just one year ago, the CCS has: • Coordinated a group of educators from Bridgeport, Conn., to visit schools in Revere to learn about the work regarding community school initiatives.

• Piloted a free tutoring program at the university library that serviced seven elementary and middle school students on Sundays from March through June.

• Helped recruit an expert to help Pathways in Lynn, an adult education provider, to redesign aspects of their curriculum, while also funding this important work.

“My ultimate goal is for Salem State to become the premier academic resource for community school programs throughout New England. We are already gaining the attention of local and regional school districts, and I’m excited to grow our efforts even more,” says Crane.

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Consistently cited as a military-friendly school, Salem State will continue to welcome America’s veterans to our campus and ensure we are serving their needs in the most optimal way possible.

“Helping our nation’s veterans to succeed in the next phase of their lives is the very least we can do in thanks for the selfless service they have given on all of on our behalf,” says Sam Ohannesian ’03, ’10G, director of enrollment services and veterans affairs at Salem State University.

Spotlight: Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies

In 2013, Salem State launched a new Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies (CHGS). This interdisciplinary academic center is partially funded by a five-year grant from the Cummings Foundation, and incorporates the vast collection of books, DVDs, documents, and artifacts of the Holocaust Center Boston North, Inc. and serves as an important teaching resource.

The CHGS is committed to advancing research, education and public programming in the fields of Holocaust education, comparative genocide, conflict studies and human rights. Says Christopher Mauriello, academic coordinator of the CHGS, “These efforts are focused on the ultimate goal of educating and empowering students, teachers and the community to combat racism, prejudice, ethnic hatred and abuse of authority—the root causes of mass violence and atrocities. “ FA L L 2 0 17 I S A L E M S TAT E M E N T

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Spotlight: Community Partnerships ENTERPRISE CENTER The university also strengthened its partnership with the Enterprise Center, with the two joining forces in 2013 to create a new line of professional development programs for the general community as well as in specific disciplines, such as business.

Whether you are starting up a business from your living room or are the CEO of a multimillion-dollar company, the goal of the Enterprise Center is to provide each participant with education, training and networking opportunities on the North Shore to help his or her business grow and succeed. These opportunities include weekly workshops, CEO groups and other programs.

“The Enterprise Center at Salem State University drives regional business through education, leadership, advocacy, community and economic development on the North Shore,” says Laura Swanson ’96, executive director of the center. “It serves business owners, leaders and employees of companies of all sizes, in all industries and all stages of the business life cycle.”

SALEM STATE SERIES

John Legend received the inaugural Salem Advocate for Social Justice Award for his education work and activism in addressing the school-to-prison pipeline and mass incarceration.

Tom Brady and Jim Gray made a Series appearance in 2015.

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Founded in 1982 as one of the first high-profile speaker series in the country, the Salem State Series has hosted countless world leaders, artists, athletes, and intellectuals on its suburban North Shore campus. Annually, thousands of patrons come to Salem State to hear what Series speakers have to say on a wide variety of subjects.

A self-supporting community enrichment program presented through the generous and dedicated support of corporate and individual sponsors alike, the Series is but one facet of the university’s progressive public education mission.

“We have been fortunate to host countless world leaders, athletes and artists, including former U.S. Presidents Ford, Carter, Bush (41), and Clinton, as well as Benazir Bhutto, Robert Redford, Maya Angelou, Tom Brady, and, most recently, Academy Award winner, musician and social justice advocate John Legend, to name just a few of our 100-plus speakers,” says Cynthia McGurren ’83, vice president of institutional advancement and executive director of the Salem State University Foundation, Inc. Collectively, these efforts highlighted above have positioned Salem State as a leader among Massachusetts state universities in civic engagement and community. President Emerita Maguire Meservey is confident these accomplishments will continue to grow and evolve. “The importance of community is woven into the university’s very own mission and strategic plan,” says President Emerita Maguire Meservey. “I have no doubt Salem State will continue to serve as a community of doers and achievers, and in everything it does, reaches just that little bit further—it’s who we are here.”

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Salem State Surpasses Largest-Ever $25 Million Fundraising Goal Salem State University is more than a degree-granting institution; it’s a community of people united by a shared belief that higher education can transform lives. In April 2014, the university, along with the Salem State University Foundation, publicly launched the 10,000 Reasons campaign—its first-ever comprehensive campaign, which underscored the Salem State community’s unwavering commitment to its students.

The community’s overwhelmingly supportive response to the campaign, which concluded in 2016, resulted in the university surpassing its $25 million goal, raising $26,500,701.

This ambitious goal was reached with the help of more than 11,988 individual donors, including a record 94 percent participation from full-time faculty and staff and 100 percent participation from volunteer boards.

“Our supporters know full well that when they contribute to Salem State, they are contributing to the future of the region and beyond,” said President Emerita Maguire Meservey.

“Whether funding student scholarships, educational programs, crucial student experience funds, or faculty and academic funds, helping Salem State means helping students achieve their dreams of a higher education and a bright future.”

The nearly 12,000 individual contributions to the 10,000 Reasons campaign averaged $677 per person and included the largest philanthropic gift in Salem State’s history.

Contributions included seven-figure commitments from 10,000 Reasons campaign co-chairs, Kim Gassett-Schiller ’83 and Henry Bertolon ’74. Their gifts support health and wellness programming for the entire campus community and the Bertolon School of Business, respectively. In 2014, shortly after the campaign’s public launch, the Cummings Foundation, Inc. committed $1.1 million to the university’s Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies.

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the Gordon Foundation. In recognition of the Gordons’ longstanding generosity and the campaign attaining its goal, the university celebrated the grand opening of the Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts in the spring of 2017.

“I got involved in the 10,000 Reasons campaign because it stood for all that makes Salem State great—its students— and because I believed in the university’s extraordinary leadership,” said Kim Gassett-Schiller ’83, co-chair of the 10,000 Reasons campaign. “Alumni, faculty and staff can be proud of their part in the journey that brought us to this celebratory moment.”

“Fundamental to the world-class education that Salem State aspires to offer should be the freedom for every student to explore every possible avenue of learning without a huge financial burden. Our goal was to work toward providing that freedom,” said Henry Bertolon ’74, co-chair of the 10,000 Reasons campaign. “While this campaign was just the start, it has set us on a path for the next campaign to achieve even greater support for an institution so crucial to our community.”

Of the campaign’s primary funding priorities, student financial assistance attracted the largest sums—more than $5.5 million in all—most of it in the form of scholarship gifts both spendable and endowed. Other campaign priorities included academic programs, student services including important support for internships, co-curricular opportunities, faculty support, and internationalization efforts. Although Salem State currently serves students from 47 states and 61 nations, 92 percent of its student body is from Massachusetts, and 84 percent remain in the state following graduation.

As was one of its intents, the campaign also positively impacted the university’s endowment and investment portfolio, creating 49 new scholarship funds, seven of which were established last year alone. These scholarships play an integral role in keeping Salem State affordable. As state

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“The outpouring of support from the entire Salem State community was truly humbling,” said Cynthia McGurren ’83, vice president of institutional advancement at Salem State and executive director of the Salem State University Foundation, Inc. “We owe tremendous thanks to those devoted to advancing Salem State’s mission, including supporters, staff and the volunteers who were the engine behind this campaign. We look forward to continuing to work with our vast community of support to build on this great momentum.”

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CALLING ALL ALUMNI We want to hear from you! Send us your news all year round and we’ll be sure to get it into the next issue of the Salem Statement. Email us, message us on Facebook or give us a call to let us know what you’re doing. Your photos are more than welcome, too. Please note that marriage and birth announcements can only be printed after the event has occurred.

alumni@salemstate.edu // 978.542.7530 And be sure to keep your personal contact information updated so you don’t miss an issue!

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’68 Mark your calendars for reunion weekend in June 2018! Join fellow classmates for a weekend of reconnecting and fun.

’69 MICHAEL SHE A received his 53rd

pro event on March 8, 2017, at the Marrakesh Pro-Am. Along with starting his own nonprofit for children and golf, Mike has also been a PGA golf pro and national board member. He is one of 28,000 golf professionals in the world’s largest working sports organization.

RICHARD DURGAN , thank you

for your dedication and service to the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

’71 KENNETH BE ATON is a retired

secondary teacher residing in Carson City, Nevada. He’s written a total of nine articles in three magazines and numerous commentaries in the community’s newspaper, the Nevada 46

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Appeal. While enrolled in a Creative Memoir class, Al Casey, his “Rust” friend for 61 years, looked forward to reliving their pranks in Ken’s weekly assignments. Al urged Ken to write his memoir. The Bulldog Brigade: Every Day Red and Gray is a coming of age memoir about boys with raging hormones and behaving badly. Their modus operandi was to create a diversion “tying the shoelaces together of their victims” to carry out the real prank. His book is available in print or eBook at Amazon. You can visit his website atkenbeatonbooks.com/about-ken.

Congratulations, Ken!

’73 SUSAN ( R AWCLIFFE ) SMITH

has written and published a children’s book entitled Murphy the Cat Moves into the Neighborhood.

The subject of the story is a tabby cat. He moved with his family into a new neighborhood. He wonders what his new neighborhood will be like and if he will make new friends.

The story is written primarily for children ages two-four who may

be nervous about moving. Susan has a new book entitled Murphy the Cat and His New Friends to be released this coming Christmas. Congratulations, Susan!

’74 HENRY BERTOLON has been

named as a 2017 recipient of the Elizabeth Williams Wade Award.

Congratulations, Henry!

’75 ALYCE DAVIS has been named as the

2017 recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award. Congratulations, Alyce!

We also would like to thank her for her dedication and service to the Alumni Association Board of Directors as the alumni trustee.

’76 MARY ( MIDGE ) DESIMONE has

been appointed to the Alumni Trustee position on the Board of Trustees.

Congratulations, Midge!

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JOAN CLIFFORD , a graduate of

CHRISTINE ( FAR AMELLI ) RUSSE ,

Salem State with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, was recently named the Deputy Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Access at Department of Veterans Affairs.

In coordination with the Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Access, she provides executive leadership, strategic direction and oversight for the transformation of Veteran access to healthcare within VHA into Veteran Centered Care.

Congratulations, Joan!

MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, TC RN,

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GARY ROACH , thank you for your

dedication and service to the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

FAEN was inducted as a Fellow in the

Academy of Emergency Nurses (AEN) this past September. In 2011, she was the recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Nursing Education Award and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Great 100 Nurse. Christine resides north of Dallas, Texas, with her husband of 34 years. She is blessed with two adult children, their spouses and two adorable grandchildren.

Congratulations, Christine!

K IM GASSET T- SCHILLER has

been named as a 2017 recipient of the Elizabeth Williams Wade Award.

Congratulations, Kim!

’87 NATE BRYANT ’93G has been

named as the 2017 recipient of the Marilyn E. Flaherty Distinguished Alumnus Award. He has also recently been named the university’s chief of staff. Congratulations, Nate!

’93 LEE ERIC FREEDMAN has been

appointed as the Poet Laureate for the Town of Swampscott. He is the third poet to hold this post since its inception in 2014, and his term will extend into 2018. Lee is the leader of the Tin Box Poets of Swampscott, a workshop group, and is currently working on a series about Fisherman’s Beach, Swampscott.

Congratulations, Lee!

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SAHIM Z AID has significantly climbed

up the business ladder since his time at Salem State University. Sahim graduated with a bachelor’s degree in art and a minor in history. His creative spirit and detail-oriented focus helped him see things differently, a skillset he refined by fine-tuning his talents in preparation for future endeavors.

Sahim is now the founder of Zaid Designs, Inc., a full-service Internet marketing and advertising firm in south Florida, where he is able to tap into his creative and entrepreneur spirit every day. Born in North Carolina, he describes himself as a “country boy,” raised by a carpenter father and a mother who owned her own cleaning service.

Inspired by his roots, he developed an interest in becoming a hard-working business leader himself.

Sahim is a team player whose work centers around helping other businesses grow. Services of Zaid Designs include web development, corporate branding, presentation design, video production, website hosting, and eMarketing. Zaid Designs serves an array of versatile clients in world-class construction and architecture, luxury real estate, mega yachts, legal, healthcare/telemedicine, manufacturing, and finance. Fully recognizing the value of teamwork in the business world, Sahim Zaid has developed an effective strategy that helps everyone profit from their deserved success.

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TEURY MARTE was recently

K ATHERINE CURLEY

elected to serve on the Salem State Alumni Association Board of Directors. Congratulations on your new role, Teury!

K AT ZMAN was recently elected

’01 TR ACEE CHIMO graduated with

her Bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts in 2001. Since then, she has been delivering a series of inspiring performances and developed a name for herself as one of New York’s brightest up-and-coming actresses. On April 24, 2017, she was awarded the title of Best Play Actress at the 21st Annual IRNE Awards.

’03 JESSI ROBINSON , a graduate of

Salem State with a bachelor’s degree in English, welcomed with her wife Ellie their first child, Henry, on March 1, 2017. Congratulations, Jessi and Ellie!

’05 MICHAEL SINATR A graduated

with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, and is currently the chief of staff to Boston City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina.

DEBR A LEE SURFACE has

been named as the 2017 recipient of the Rising Star Award.

Congratulations, Debra!

to serve on the Salem State Alumni Association Board of Directors. Congratulations on your new role, Katherine!

’08 ANNA MOR RISON , a

graduate of the Bertolon School of Business with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, was married in Lincoln at the Pierce House on October 16, 2016.

Congratulations, Anna!

JANET LER ARDI graduated

with a master’s degree in nursing education from Salem State. Janet recently earned a PhD in nursing from UMass Lowell and is currently doing research, teaching and giving back to the profession.

Congratulations, Janet!

KELLY QUINN ’10G , thank

Upcoming Events SAVE THE DATE AND PLAN TO JOIN US AT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS! To learn more and to register, visit salemstate.edu/ alumni/events Friends of Social Work Fall Workshop September 25

Haunted Happenings Parade October 5

National Coming Out Week Activities October 9-13

Homecoming and Family Weekend 2017 October 20-22 Sponsored by Chartwells

Volunteer Summit

you for your dedication and service as President to the Friends of the School of Social Work.

October 21

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Viking Athletic Alumni Games

VANESSA ALUIA ’0 9G was

recently elected to serve as vice-president of the Friends of the School of Social Work.

Congratulations on your role, Vanessa!

Viking Tailgate October 21

October 22

2018 Naples St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Luncheon March 17

2018 Alumni Weekend June 7-10

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Sponsoring an event with Salem State University is the perfect opportunity for your company to make an impression on one of the largest Greater Boston alumni and friend networks—more than 70,000 strong. We offer several special events for you to network at and advertise your products and services to the Salem State community of alumni, faculty, staff, donors, and friends. Event sponsorship packages for 2018 range from $500 to $25,000 and are fully customizable. Contact Taylor Dunn at 978.542.7560 or tdunn@salemstate.edu for more information.

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2017 Alumni Award Recipients Please join us in congratulating the 2017 Alumni Association Award Recipients. This year’s awardees were recognized for their achievements at our annual Jazz Brunch Celebration during alumni weekend.

Information and nomination forms for the 2018 Alumni Awards can be found on our website at salemstate.edu/alumni.

Nazda Alam ’04G The Social Worker of the Year is awarded to Nazda Alam ’04G, right, pictured here with president of the Friends of the School of Social Work, Suzanne Macaluso’15, ’17G.

Henry Bertolon ’74 and Kim Gassett-Schiller ’83 Kim Gassett-Schiller ’83, second from the lef t, and Henry Bertolon ’74, center, are co-recipients of this year’s Elizabeth Williams Wade Award, presented by alumni board President Joe Wamness ’00G, lef t, Vice President Cynthia McGurren ’83, and President Emerita Maguire Meservey.

Alice Davis ’75 Alyce Davis ’75, pictured here with alumni board President Joe Wamness ’00G, lef t, and President Emerita Maguire Meservey, took home the George Ellison Sr. Volunteer of the Year Award.

Chief of Staff Nate Bryant ’87, ’93G

was named winner of the Dr. Marilyn E. Flaherty Distinguished Alumna /us Award.

Debra Lee Surface ’05 The Alumni Rising Star of the Year award goes to Debra Lee Surface ’05, second from the lef t, who is pictured with former athletic director Tim Shea ’83G, lef t, President Emerita Maguire Meservey and alumni board President Joe Wamness ’00G. 52

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’10 ERIK SAYCE , a communications

(Advertising) graduate, and his fiancée, Jennifer Pullen, have combined forces and kick-started their own successful business—an ideal late-night option for anyone with a sweet tooth. Goodnight Fatty is not only recognized for its attention-grabbing name, it’s also a cookie lover’s dream come true.

The idea for a business centered on providing people with a late-night dessert option that is quick, easy and affordable is something Erik and Jennifer came up with together. They were walking home from dinner one night, mutually craving a warm cookie, when they realized they had nowhere to turn to. As a plan to save money

for their upcoming wedding this fall, Erik and Jennifer mulled over various business ideas until settling on creating their own late-night cookie pop-up.

As someone who has always wanted to work for himself, Erik can proudly say that he has achieved his goal. He prides himself on Goodnight Fatty fitting comfortably into their busy lives and that, most importantly, he gets to work alongside his fiancée. Even more impressive still is that Erik and Jennifer do not claim to be professional bakers; they’d rather be “cookie lovers” instead.

In fact, they constantly experiment with different cookie recipes taken from family, friends and Pinterest, modifying

them to add the “fatty” flair—thick and crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside.

Erik and Jennifer are currently building their own kitchen on Jefferson Avenue, which will allow them to start offering delivery in the near future. In the meantime, they will be bouncing around Salem for the next couple of months until landing on a regular pop-up to call home. For now, you can keep up-to-date on all the Goodnight Fatty happenings by checking out their Facebook page —a foolproof way to keep track of their journey and to pick up your very own fatty.

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Outdoor Party Each year POMP (Party on McKeown Plaza) welcomes nearly 400 alumni, friends and community members to celebrate under the stars. The celebration included reunion tents, lawn games, food trucks, beer, wine and live entertainment by the multi-award-winning Felix Brown Band. The event was open to the public, and families were welcome.

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Theatre In April, Alumni Night at the Theatre helped raise the curtain on the new Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts when alumni took in an outstanding student production of The Drowsy Chaperone.

Reunion In June, the Class of 1967 celebrated its 50th reunion with a wonderful evening of dinner, dancing and reminiscing at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem.

Pinning Ceremony At the Ellison Campus Center in April, Salem State University conducted its 2017 annual educators’ pinning ceremony. Hosted by the university Friends of Education, School of Education, School of Graduate Studies, and the Alumni Association, the evening included networking and words of inspiration from keynote speaker alumnus and 2016 Northeast Regional Educators Hall of Fame Rising Star inductee Michael Berry ’07.

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John Legend Multi-award winning singersongwriter John Legend, whose work has garnered him 19 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BET Award for Best New Artist, appeared on the Salem State Series stage in May.

St. Pat’s Alumni and friends represented Salem State University in the Naples, Florida St. Patrick’s Day Parade again this year.

Each year Vikings and friends walk in support of the university.

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’12 Salem State Graduates JAKE COT TER, left, and DAKOTA HAMILL , right, both chemistry majors, have founded their own company, Prospective Research, Inc., focusing on the development of novel antibiotics.

The duo first met in the fall of 2008 in the Chemistry Society where they quickly hit it off.

They decided early on that they wanted to build their own business, running business ideas and plans by each other continually throughout their undergrad studies.

But it wasn’t until after graduation and gaining real experience in the field that they determined their plan and opportunity to tap into an area in the market where they saw potential for growth.

The two have always been big fans of nature, and it’s fitting they decided to build a business that could meet an unmet medical need by diving deeper into what nature has to offer. From there, the idea grew into a setup in Dakota’s mom’s basement with broken lab equipment and the desire to make something that would make a real impact on the medical world— novel antibiotics. With bacterial resistance becoming a more apparent threat, there is a real need for novel antibiotics, which are derived from soil microbes.

Their plan was to tap into the microbe’s full potential.

In 2015, Cotter and Hamill received funding from a venture capitalist that kick-started their company, and Prospective Research, Inc. was born. Today, Cotter and Hamill have received additional funding, moved into a bigger space and have three interns from the North Shore, one of whom is a Salem State senior. Their “bread and butter” is antibiotic discovery with their sights set on developing a novel class of antibiotics. We are excited to hear more about their future plans!

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Margaret C. (Morrison) Abbott, 89, of Wakefield, died September 13, 2016, at the Bear Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Stoneham. A graduate of Peabody High School in 1945, she received her degree from Burdette College and was employed at the Leather Worker’s Union Office in Peabody for several years. She then became a staff assistant at Salem State University for 20 years prior to her retirement.

Kathleen Coombe, 86, died peacefully on April 15, 2017. She graduated from Salem High School in 1947 and from Boston University in 1951.

Kathleen worked as a teacher in Vermont and later worked for General Electric in Lynn. Kathleen was also employed at Salem State until her retirement.

Jeanine Marie Dion, 59, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2017, at her home in Lynn. Born in Salem, Jeanine was a graduate of Salem schools and worked in maintenance at Salem State University for over 20 years.

Jeannette C. Gagne, 93, of West Peabody, died on May 1, 2017, in Auburn, N.Y., with her family by her side. Following her graduation from St. Joseph’s Academy in Salem, Jeannette attended the New England Conservatory of Music. She had taught grammar school classes at St. Joseph’s School and afterward was employed with Salem State University.

Lucille C. (Poussard) Kallelis, 81, of North Berwick, Maine, passed away at her home in the company of her loving family on November 7, 2016. Born in Salem, Lucille was a graduate of Saint Joseph Academy, class of 1953, and a graduate of the Comptometer School of Boston. After raising her family, Lucille returned to work at the fiscal affairs office at Salem State University, where she worked for many years until her retirement in 1997.

James Kardaris of Peabody, died on January 24, 2017, at the age of 100. A graduate of Peabody High School, class of 1934, James worked in the leather industry for 10 years before enlisting with the United States Navy during World War II. Following the war, he owned and operated Kardaris Finishing Company for many years, and he was chief of security at Salem State for 16 years before retiring in 1985.

Kathleen A. (McGinn) LaChance, 63, died September 3, 2016, following a valiant battle with dementia. Raised in Peabody, she was a graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School, class of 1970.

She continued her studies at Salem State, earning both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. Kathy taught elementary grades in Peabody, Lynn, Winthrop and Somerville. Following her teaching career, she worked at Harbor Sweets in Salem, before attending North Shore Community College, from where she graduated with an associate degree in nursing in 1994. She then worked as a longterm care and home health care nurse and taught at Salem State University’s simulation lab.

John J. Landers, 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Haverhill the morning of April 21, 2017. His stellar career included being the recipient of Fire Fighter of the Year in 1983 for saving a disabled woman from a house fire. He lectured at and taught a number of courses at the Massachusetts Fire Academy and Salem State University, including Arson Investigation, EMT Instruction and Command Leadership.

Anne Elizabeth Malloy, 83, of Boxford passed away on November 30, 2016, at The Shaw Home in Middleboro from complications due to Alzheimer’s Disease. She was a professor emerita of history and women’s studies at Salem State University for 30 years.

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Eileen Gertrude Matthews, SC (Sister Fabian) of Mt. St. Vincent, Wellesley Hills, died on October 13, 2016, at the age of 99. A Sister of Charity for 79 years, she was also a former professor at Salem State University.

Gail J. Nelson, 65, of Salem, died suddenly on August 11, 2016, at her home. Born in Salem, she was an employee of Salem State University for many years and worked in Information Technology. Gail was an avid reader and was passionate about education.

Leroy Pelton died unexpectedly at his home in Nevada in December of 2016 at the age of 76. During his distinguished career, he was a member of the faculty at Salem State University and a lifelong advocate for social justice. He was elected as Nevada State Delegate for Bernie Sanders in the 2016 presidential campaign.

Marguerite Rosenthal, 75, died on August 25, Dorothy M. Nowicki, 94 died June 14, 2017, at Salem Hospital following a brief illness. Dorothy was employed as a secretary for the department of education purchasing agent and retired in 1983. She continued working at Salem State University for Student Services for many years before she finally retired. Dorothy was very involved in the community.

2016, in Maryland, after a four-month battle with cancer.

She earned her doctorate in social work and social welfare from Rutgers University and taught at Rutgers, Adelphi University and the University of Pennsylvania. From 1966 until she retired, she was a professor of social work at Salem State University.

Christine Sullivan was CEO of Enterprise Center Christine (Barr) Sullivan, former CEO of the Enterprise Center, died suddenly on October 25, 2016, at age 72.

She graduated from Vassar College in 1965 and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government in 1975. Descended from a long line of public servants, Christine’s first stop after college was Washington, D.C., where she worked for North Shore Congressman Michael Harrington, eventually serving as his chief of staff.

Governor Michael Dukakis appointed her secretary of consumer affairs, where she served from 1976 to 1979 as his youngest cabinet member. A true entrepreneur, she started the Best of Salem magazine, then launched a successful marketing and public relations firm: Hawthorne Associates.

In between, she chaired the communications department at Endicott College and, in 2002, she became CEO of the Enterprise Center at Salem State University. Christine loved the North Shore, particularly the city of Salem. In addition to her work life, Christine served for 10 years on the Salem Planning Board, was a member of the Creative Economy Council of Massachusetts, and co-founder with Patricia Zaido of the Creative Economy Association of the North Shore.

She also served as president of Historic Salem, Inc., on the Salem Award Foundation Advisory Board and on the boards of the Salem Chamber of Commerce, the North Shore Chamber of Commerce, Beverly Bank, the Salem YMCA, Northeast ARC, and the Bentley Academy Charter School. Most recently, as a trustee of Salem’s Bentley School, she was thrilled when the school was upgraded by the state Department of Education from Level 4 to Level 1.

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Richard Elia Initiated and Supported University’s Wine Auction Fundraiser The Salem State Community was saddened by the death of Richard Elia, one of the university’s longest tenured professors and valued member of our Foundation Board, who passed away in February 2017 at age 75.

Elia received his bachelor’s degree in English literature from Providence College in 1964, his master’s from Northeastern University in 1965 and his doctorate from the University of Massachusetts in 1973. In 1969, he married Harley MacKenzie ’93, his wife of 47 years who survives him.

Elia joined the faculty at Salem State in 1969, and his career spanned over four decades, teaching students to write essays, interpret the Great Books and savor the joys of literature, especially the likes of Charles Dickens, Joseph Conrad and Henry James. A passion for wine and desire to learn more about it led him to found the Quarterly Review of Wines in 1977; under the leadership of Elia and his wife Harley, the publication grew from a newsletter to a full-color magazine with a circulation of nearly 175,000 before it suspended print publication in 2011.

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Elia was active in charitable events, most notably with public television station WGBH’s annual wine auction, where he became the event chairman and worked alongside such names as Julia Child, creating three auctions for the station, including one for rare and fine wines. Here at Salem State, he set a new standard for raising funds for the Honors Program and the General Scholarship Fund through his expertise and knowledge of wines—instituting the Salem State University Fine Wines and Fabulous Finds Auction annual fundraising event. “Dr. Elia is, hands down, one of the BEST professors at SSU,” wrote one online review. “He’s hilarious, massively intelligent, wonderfully sarcastic, passionate about his subject, and really cares about his students.”

A donation to create an endowed scholarship in Elia’s name has been initiated by one of his many personal colleagues. Aiding students in every possible way and ensuring future success was Elia’s work; with your help in donating to the scholarship fund, that work can continue in perpetuity.

crowdfunding.salemstate.edu/project/5931

ALUMNI

Alumni From July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 L ucille E. Ackerman ’37

Florence O. Hutchinson ’60

Phyllis Butters ’71

Patricia A. Tierney ’83G

Victoria M. Allen ’37

Richard F. McBrien III ’60

Joanne M. Murphy ’71

Glenn R. Anderson ’84

Gladys M. Turnquist ’37

William F. McDermott ’60

Julie Southard ’71

Erica D. Kahan ’84

Esther A. Zmudsky ’39

Wayne C. Miles ’60

Glenn E. Crocker ’73

Julie T. O’Rourke ’84

Louise C. Muzrall ’40

Michael J. Miskell ’60

Deborah J. Mahan ’73

Linda A. Smailus ’84

Bess Pietrovito ’40

Peter A. Panagoplos ’60

Richard F. Power ’73

David K. Greenwood ’85

Kathleen M. Callahan ’41

Nancy C. Toner ’60

Jeanne C. Tagliamonte ’73

Teresa A. P. Vorrias ’85

Rosamond E. Wilcox ’41

Frederick J. Noone ’60G

Elise I. Dubuque ’74, ’91

Ralph A. Johnson ’86

Rita K. Karll Chadis ’42

Jane E. Bligh ’61

Kathleen A. LaChance ’74, ’78G

Philip J. Larson ’87, ’89G

Maryalice Leach ’42, ’74G

Barbara L. Kinnie ’61

Marcia L. Boardman ’75

Marie I. Sirois ’87

Constance D. Gartland ’43

Margaret C. O’Brien ’61G

Richard A. Bochynski Sr. ’75

Christopher J. Kennedy ’89

Robert A. Gallant ’46

Antoinette Theo ’61, ’69G

Marie Y. Glynn ’75

Christopher J. Wood ’90

Natalie Mack ’46

John E. Murtagh Sr. ’61G

Carol C. King ’75

Michael J. Fioccoprile ’92G

Marie C. Macklin ’47

Nancy E. Porter ’62

Thomas H. Powers ’75

Robert G. Tremblay ’92

Shirley T. Mulvaney ’47

Stanton F. Donnelly ’63G

Peter A. Theo ’75G

Barbara S. Chamberlin ’93G

Joan G. Sullivan ’47

Donald R. Gilberti ’63, ’68G

Donna J. Astroff ’76

James R. Freeman ’93

Priscilla A. Daigle ’49

Lois A. Hussey ’63

Thomas A. Beagan ’76

Kristen T. McGinley ’93

Kathleen Murphy ’49

Donna L. Cahill ’64

M. Barbara Carney ’76G

John T. Mullin ’93

Barbara A. Boy ’50

Marilyn R. Geller ’64, ’66G

Timothy E. Ring ’76

Karen T. Blouin ’94G

Sylvia E. Crasnick ’51

Mary M. Melia ’64, ’67G

Joan Shaw ’76

Jeremy P. Flynn ’94

Mary D. Downing ’51

William D. Cowles Jr. ’65, ’69G

George W. Stankiewicz ’76

Christine L. Mitchell ’94

George W. Hosker ’51

John T. Kilroy ’65, ’69G

Shirley E. Bennett ’77

Howard L. Bonis ’95G

Vivienne H. Kalman ’51

Daniel J. Riley Jr. ’65

Mae B. Kerrigan ’77

Deborah L. Cherry ’95G

Mary V. LeBlanc ’51

Paul A. Smith Sr. ’65

Peter V. Maiolino ’77

Carolyn P. Goudey ’95

Mrs. Ruth V. Stevens ’51

Penny J. Lowe ’66

Beatrice J. Peterson ’77

Eva Garrelts Ritter-Walker ’95

Victor L. Tseki ’51

Richard P. Shapiro ’66

Nancy J. Riccio ’77

John H. Kanarkiewicz Jr. ’96

Joyce A. Bothwell ’52

Thomas A. Chiota ’67

Walter S. Bradford Jr. ’78

Robert L. Brunelli ’97G

Philip A. Rubenstein ’52

Claire L. Cyphers ’67

Anthony F. Galluzzo Jr. ’78

Lowell J. Gray ’00H

Anne F. Keegan ’52

Louise M. Desjardins ’67, ’76G

Jean M. Raymond ’78

John J. Landers ’00

Patricia A. Clements ’53

Sandra A. Feins ’67

Lois M. Anderson ’79

Laurie B. Jackson ’01

Francis N. FitzGerald ’53

Ann M. Fitzpatrick ’67

James F. Fraser Jr. ’79

Frederick D. Phillips ’03

Ruth C. Pattee ’54

M. Moulton ’67

Thomas S. Sarofeen ’79

Christina L. Napoleone ’04

Ruth P. Spinale ’54

Carol A. Ruggiero ’67G,’92G

Patricia A. Welch ’79

Geoffrey R. Hanley ’05

Stephen R. Walsh ’54, ’58G

Joanne E. DeJong ’68

Maureen P. Curley ’80

Irene F. Johnson ’05

Richard J. Costello ’64G, ’72G

James T. Khoury ’68

Kevin S. Flynn ’80

Gerald M. Ruta ’07

Lona A. Abare ’56

Mary S. Nickerson ’68, ’72G

Ruth F. Lowe ’80

Melinda G. Allison ’08

Patricia A. Parrott ’56

Thomas H. Nelson ’69, ’73G

Dyanne Fazio ’80

William S. Costello ’09

Ann M. Porcello ’56, ’78G

Andrew W. Pasquina ’69

Diane L. Shaw ’80G

Charles J. Lawless Jr. ’11

Maria P. Mello ’57, ’60G

Edmond M. Evans ’70

Michael A. Lynch ’81G

Shane F. Duggan ’12

Pasquale E. Starble ’57

Rosalie M. Harris ’70

Joan R. McCurley ’81

Matthew W. Snow ’14

Mary E. Clarkson ’59

Daniel J. MacDonald III ’70

Joan L. Caldwell ’82

Michael P. Geyer ’15

Walter J. Scanlon Jr. ’59G

Judith M. Martin ’70

Joyce E. McCarthy ’83G

Bernice T. Walker ’59

Paul K. Mauceri ’70

Judith F. Molinari-Wynn ’83, ’96G

William G. Potter II ’59G

Francis G. Tate Jr. ’70G

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CLASS NOTES

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’16

EDWARD BR Z YCHCY was recently

BRIAN CASTELL ANOS ’16G was

elected to serve on the Salem State Alumni Association Board of Directors. Congratulations on your new role, Edward!

recently elected to serve on the Salem State Alumni Association Board of Directors. Congratulations on your new role, Brian!

SUZ ANNE MACALUSO ’15,

K ATELYNN WHITE ’16G was named

’17G was recently elected to serve as

Dean of Curriculum and Instruction at Lawrence Public Schools. She and her husband Peter are also expecting a child. Congratulations!

President of the Friends of the School of Social Work. Congratulations on your new role, Suzanne!

2017-2018 SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Joseph Wamness ’00G, president Debra Lee Surface ’05, vice president of administration Christopher Corrente ’10, ’12G, vice president of outreach Mikki Wilson ’09, secretary Mary (Midge) DeSimone ’76, alumni trustee MEMBERS AT LARGE Barbara L. Baggs ’13G Mary Bertrand ’13 Ed Brzychcy ’15 Robert Callahan ’72 Brian Castellanos ’16G

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