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Dear Salem State Students, Welcome to the 2019-2020 Academic Year! As you think about your goals for the year ahead and into the future, please remember that our faculty, staff and administrators are here to guide you in any way that we can. I hope you will take advantage of the many resources we offer on our campus, and please know that I can be a resource for you as well. I encourage you to visit during my open office hours and say hello when you see me around campus. Hearing from students is my favorite part of serving as Salem State’s president, and it is crucial to the work that I do. At Salem State, we take great pride in being your choice institution as you seek to learn, grow, create and lead. I encourage all of you to get involved in our campus community – whether volunteering through our Center for Civic Engagement, joining one of our many student clubs and organizations, participating in intramurals or club sports, applying for student employment or studying abroad. Many of our students have already exercised their leadership skills by weighing in on how we can best serve them. This year alone, student voices have led us to unveil a new dining experience that will include 24/7 dining in Marsh Dining Commons, add premium singles for upper-class students in Bowditch Hall and introduce new sustainable commuting options.
Cultural Enrichment
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Conscious Kickbacks
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Fraternity and Sorority Life
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Student Government Assoc.
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Food Pantry
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Bystander Intervention
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Student Organization Fair
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Residence Life Move-In Dates
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Philanthropy, a Family Affair
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Berry Library and Learning Commons
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Health Services Recommends
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Center for Civic Engagement
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Campus Life and Recreation
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Gassett After Dark
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No Car? No Problem 7 PEAR Program 7 Social Media
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Salem State Bookstore
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Book Advances 8 9
Welcome Week
First Year Experience 9 Viking Dining
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Add/Drop
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Faculty Advisor
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Graduating this year?
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Our first year students will also start off the year by hearing from our Convocation speaker, discussing our First Year Reading Experience selection, The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez, and taking part in an ice cream social and class photo.
Student Accounts
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Laptop Support
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The excitement that encompasses this time of year is only matched by Commencement season. Graduating comes from the hard work, determination and resilience that sets our students apart.
Parents and Family Council
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Performing Arts
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Thank you, and I look forward to a rewarding academic year together.
Disability Services
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Fall Family Days
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Volunteer Van
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As we re-connect with upper-class students returning to campus, we are also welcoming a new class of Vikings who are either entering as first years or have transferred from another institution. Please join me in helping these students take the Viking Plunge, our extended orientation program.
Go Vikings! John D. Keenan, President
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Center for Creative and
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LEAD (Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy and Diversity) Office Center for Diversity and Cultural Enrichment
Student Government Association
All are welcome! Please visit Ellison Campus Center room 202 to lounge, engage, discover resources, do homework or connect with other students. Students can utilize the space for meetings or to host programs. The LEAD staff will also create opportunities for the campus community to explore critical issues through authentic dialogues regarding race, class, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and nationality. The center initiatives are focused on challenging and supporting students to be conscious citizens who find unity within our differences. Please contact the LEAD Office to reserve the space or collaborate on an initiative 978-542-6404 or email Junior.Pena@salemstate.edu.
The Salem State Student Government Association is the official governing body for the student body and the primary voice for students. We are elected by the students and exist for the students. SGA meets as a general body each Tuesday at 4:30 pm in the MLK Room in the Ellison Campus Center. All students are welcome to come and make their voices heard, or simply observe how a meeting runs!
Conscious Kickbacks Join the LEAD office monthly as we discuss current issues, popular culture, personal experiences and so much more. Each “Conscious Kickback” will serve as an informal space to talk about many topics without the structure of a classroom or presentation. Some examples of past conversations are: “You’re Cancelled: Where do we draw the line?” and “21 Savage, Government Shutdowns, and the Building of a Wall: Discussing Immigration in the U.S.” Please join in on the conversation!
Fraternity and Sorority Life Fraternities and Sororities are values-based organizations that work to live the values of their founders and uphold the Salem State fraternity and sorority pillars of excellence: service and philanthropy, scholarship, community, and leadership. Being involved in fraternity and sorority life provides ample opportunities to develop into a successful citizen leader. Please reach out to Victoria Alexander at valexander@salemstate.edu with any questions. To learn more about Fraternity and Sorority Life at Salem State University, please visit: salemstate.edu/campus-life/student-involvement-andactivities/fraternities-and-sororities welcome back • 2
We have five committees that SGA Senators and any Salem State student may serve on: Civic Engagement, Sustainability, and Community Service; Finance; Rules; Social Justice and Inclusion; and Public Relations. These committees work throughout the academic year on issues pertinent to their mission and goals. Interested in joining the organization or seeking assistance with issues on campus? Please feel free to contact us at any time at SGA@salemstate. edu, or find us in our office located in the basement of the Ellison Campus Center!
Food Pantry More than 30% of college students in the U.S. face financial challenges. At times that may include worrying about having enough to eat. Here at Salem State, we want our students to be able to focus on their academic success without the burden of food insecurity. The Salem State University Food Pantry exists to serve students who may need such assistance by providing a variety of non-perishable foods as well as toiletries and hygiene products. The Pantry is located on the first floor of the Ellison Campus Center next to the office of Counseling and Health Services, and is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 am-10 pm . For any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please email ahughes@salemstate.edu or visit the LEAD office in the Ellison Campus Center room 218E. The Food Pantry accepts donations at any time! Please leave all items on the silver shelves outside of the Pantry at your convenience, and email ahughes@salemstate.edu to make us aware of your donation. Thank you!
Bystander Intervention Are you looking to get involved at SSU? Do you want to learn bystander intervention strategies and help create a safer campus community? Join us for one of the training dates in the RSVP form - all are welcome! RSVP at: https://fs19.formsite.com/SSU_ SIA/8hvzh7ascm/index.html
Student Organization Fair Hosted by the LEAD office This event invites you to discover the many Student Organizations on campus, meet some of the members, as well as explore the many other ways to get engaged on campus.
Monday, September 9, 2019 11:30 am - 1 pm McKeown Plaza
Residence Life Move-In Dates: Pre-Registered First Year Day of Service volunteers:
Thursday, August 29, 12 – 3 pm * First year students:
Saturday, September 1, 8 am – 4 pm * Bowditch Hall, Viking Hall and Marsh Hall returning residents and transfer:
Sunday, September 2, 9 am – 4 pm * Atlantic Hall and Bates Complex returning residents and transfer:
Monday, September 3, 9 am – 1 pm *
* specific move in times and instructions will be mailed in August
Philanthropy at Salem State, a Family Affair Family philanthropy plays an important role in building and shaping a well-rounded educational experience for Salem State students. Gifts from parents and families help to keep out-of-pocket costs down and allow the university to enhance programs that keep Salem State competitive. To learn more about opportunities for giving, please contact Wendy Davison at wdavison@salemstate.edu.
Ambassadors and through the Student Philanthropy Council. Students have the opportunity to organize events and interact with alumni, donors and fellow students throughout the year to help celebrate philanthropy at Salem State. And through a close-up look at University developent operations, students can build the skills to become better communicators, fundraisers, and leaders.
Students can also become involved in fostering a lasting awareness of and appreciation for philanthropy as Student
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Berry Library and Learning Commons The Frederick E. Berry Library and Learning Commons is a modern facility that offers a welcoming and comfortable learning environment. It houses various student services, as well as computer workstations, books, journals, media, and librarians and staff ready to help with your study and research needs. Here are some of the top things to know about the library:
Library Hours
Study areas in Berry Library and the Library Help Desk are open nearly 100 hours a week during the semester. The Library is open most nights until 12 midnight, with extended hours leading up to final exams. For the schedule of hours and the most up-to-date information, go to salemstate.edu/library/hours or call the recorded hours line at 978.542.6808.
Reserve a Group Study Room Online
The library has 11 group study rooms that you can reserve online at salemstate.edu/library. Reservations can be made up to one week in advance and rooms may be reserved for up to two hours at a time (four half-hour time slots). Each room has a powered conference table with six to eight seats, whiteboard walls with markers, and a flatscreen display with Apple TV and HMDI connections. Make your reservation online and then come to the Library Help Desk on the first floor to check out the key at the time you have reserved.
Special Use Rooms In addition to the group study rooms, the Library now has a room for family study, a community study room, and a meditation room on the 2nd floor. The meditation room is accessible by ClipperCard. Ask at the Help Desk for keys to the other rooms.
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Phone and Device Charging Stations
The library has two cell phone charging stations. Each station has multiple types of connectors for standard devices, such as iPhones and androids. Both stations are on the first floor, near the comfortable seating by the new books and periodicals. Stop by, read a magazine, check out the new books, and charge your phone all at the same time.
New Reading Area
This fall the Library is inaugurating a comfortable lounge area in the first floor lobby with a small rotating collection of books on multiculturalism, diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Both fiction and non-fiction books from the library’s print collection will be here waiting to be read. Throughout the year, the collection will change to reflect various themes.
Museum Passes
Did you know that Salem State students, faculty, and staff get free admission to the Peabody Essex Museum when they show their ClipperCard? And did you know that if you want to bring friends of family who do not have a ClipperCard, you can borrow a pass at the library that will get you free admission for up to two people? The library has four reusable passes; each pass admits two people and is due back to the library in 48 hours. To check out a pass, go to the Library Help Desk on the first floor. Salem State students, faculty, and staff also qualify for library privileges at Salem Public Library, which offers passes to several more museums and attractions, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
Health Services Recommends:
Center for Civic Engagement
Staying healthy and preventing illness as you return or join campus can be as, if not more, important that treating illness. When you are on campus you will be closely interacting with new people from many different parts of the country and world, which will increase your risk for illness exposure. Please take this into consideration when making decisions for yourself on recommended vaccines. In addition to the required vaccines that should be submitted to health services for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, tetanus, and pertussis, health services encourages you to consider the benefits of recommended vaccines for the following illnesses: meningitis ACWY, meningitis B, flu, and HPV. For more information on why it is important to receive these vaccines and perform a self-assessment on what vaccines may be recommended for you, please visit: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/reasons-tovaccinate.html or www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultimmsched/
The Center for Civic Engagement sponsors programming designed to promote advocacy, activism, community involvement, social justice, and civic participation. Civic Engagement is embedded in the fabric of what it means to be a Salem State Viking and is an important part of the student experience.
Health services can provide required and optional vaccines to eligible students and will also have walk-in, free flu clinics every Tuesday from 4-5pm, starting 09/17 in Ellison Campus center 107. To make an appointment with a health services clinician, please visit your health services portal at chsportal.salemstate.edu or call 978-542-6410. Our team of medical providers are happy to discuss vaccines and vaccine preventable illnesses, in addition to the other services we provide to students for illness, injury, and reproductive health (birth control, STI testing and treatment, HIV prevention, cervical and breast cancer screenings, etc).
This fall kicks off a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment – a women’s right to vote. The year will feature Advocacy Day on Monday, November 25 and a host of engaging Election 2019/2020 programming during both semesters. Students will have the opportunity to register to vote and participate in social activities such as debate watch parties, as well as films and forums to learn about contemporary political issues and get excited to vote on Tuesday, November 5 and in the Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 3. To get involved, learn more, and enjoy a snack please stop by the Center for Civic Engagement located in Meier Hall 316A. Contact Information: Cynthia Lynch, Director, 978.542.2873, clynch@salemstate.edu Kate Adams, Assistant Director, 978.542.2545, ctr_kadams@salemstate.edu Meier Hall 316A salemstate.edu/civicengagement cce@salemstate.edu Social Media:
@salemstateCCE
Salem State University Center for Civic Engagement
For more information about counseling and health services: salemstate.edu/chs
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CAMPUS LIFE and RECREATION salemstate.edu/campusrec Gassett Fitness Center at Salem State University Gassett Fitness Center
Gassett Fitness and Recreation Center
Intramural and Club Sports
The Harold E. and Marilyn J. Gassett Fitness and Recreation Center, which opened in November 2013, is a fully-equipped fitness center providing top-tier cardio, strength and functional training equipment locker rooms, recreational courts and a studio for group exercise classes and other activities. Please contact Kelly Janos at kjanos@salemstate. edu with any questions you may have.
The Gassett Fitness and Recreation Center offers intramural and club sport opportunities for interested students. The intramural program provides individual and team activities as well as tournaments and special events. Current recognized Club Sports include Cheerleading, Dance, Lacrosse, Rugby and Ultimate Frisbee.
Membership Membership is covered by student fees. Admittance is granted upon successful completion of the registration form at your first visit and presentation of a valid ClipperCard.
Facility Hours – Academic Year Monday-Thursday, 6 am–10 pm Friday, 6 am–8 pm Saturday, 10 am–7 pm Sunday, 12 pm –8 pm
Employment Numerous employment opportunities are available for students in a variety of program areas. Visit our website for a full list of position descriptions and a link to our employment application. Institutional and Work Study positions available.
Superfan Tailgate and Rec Fest
Join us on Wednesday, September 4 from 5 – 9 pm for novelties, activities, a vendor fair and food before supporting our Varsity Women’s Soccer Team with game kick-off at 7 pm. For more information, please contact Kelly Janos at kjanos@salemstate.
Benefits There are many benefits to a membership at the Gassett Fitness Center including group exercise class participation, indoor batting cage use, intramural and club sports, locker rooms, studio reservations, recreational courts for informal recreation including basketball and volleyball, free equipment borrowing, special events and incentive programs, and the sponsorship of guests. welcome back • 6
Group Exercise Program Group Exercise classes kick-off on Monday, September 9 and more than 20 FREE classes will be offered each week! The full schedule and class descriptions are available on our website.
NO CAR? NO PROBLEM. It’s easy to thrive at Salem State without a car. Check out the programs below that can help you get around. More information on these options is available at salemstate.edu/commuting.
Programs and Events The Department of Campus Life and Recreation offers a diverse range of co-curricular engagement opportunities throughout the fall and spring semesters. Save the Date for some of our exciting and FREE fall events including Standup Paddleboarding and Bonfire (9/13), Take Flight Aerial Adventure Park and Kittery Outlet Trip (9/21), Blacklight Dodgeball (9/27), Paint your own Pottery (10/19) and Laser Tag (11/15) plus a variety of fitness workshops and opportunities to keep you engaged on campus!
• Free Zagster bike share. Students receive free membership and the first two hours of every ride are free. Download the app and grab your ride from one of 16 hubs on campus and in the City of Salem. • MBTA Bus #455 goes down Loring Avenue to and from the train depot and the Wonderland T Stop. • The miles2share carpooling app. This exclusive network for the Salem State community connects drivers and those wanting a ride on shared routes. If you have a car, you can make some extra money; if you need a ride, it’s cheaper than Uber/Lyft. • Zipcars on Central Campus: Students 18 and over can join Zipcar for $15 per year and use cars by the hour or by the day. Gas, insurance and roadside assistance are included. • Salem Train Depot connects you to Boston’s North Station, the Newburyport/Rockport rail line and the entire T system. • SSU Shuttles run between campuses during the day. The student-run shuttle hits the malls and Market Basket in the evenings and on weekends. • E-scooters are available to rent throughout the City of Salem. Please don’t ride on sidewalks and be sure to park your scooter in a designated scooter parking spot. Please wear a helmet. Information on additional campus sustainability initiatives can be found at salemstate.edu/sustainability.
About PEAR: How to contact us: PEAR Program Coordinator: Jessica Stevens Ellison Campus Center, Rm 112 (North Campus) Email: pear@salemstate.edu Office phone: 978.542.2987 PEAR Confidential Advocacy Line (talk/text): 978.594.7089 *Active 8am-8 pm during the academic year For office hours and more information, visit our website: salemstate.edu/pear
The PEAR (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, and Response) Program serves all Salem State students who have experienced sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, and/or stalking. PEAR confidential advocates can support survivors, provide information about students’ options and rights, and connect students to
resources on and off campus. All services are free, trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally inclusive. Students can contact PEAR advocates via phone or inperson. PEAR also helps coordinate prevention and education programs at SSU on topics including bystander intervention, healthy relationships, communication, boundaries, and affirmative consent.
Follow the Salem State Wellness Instagram account for health and wellness information and programming at SSU: @salemstatewellness 7 • welcome back
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Are you checking your Salem State email? All members of the Salem State community are provided with a university email account and are required to use their Salem State email account for all university business communication. Your Salem State email account is the main way you will be contacted by the university, faculty, staff, and student organizations. Stay connected! welcome back • 8
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WE HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SUCCEED, BEFORE CLASSES EVEN START
Get Your Textbooks Early
Enter your student id when you visit txbk.info/salem and see your full course materials list. Shop online or print the list and bring it to the store with you. Order online, FREE pick-up in store.
Financial Aid is available.
Financial aid opens on August 19 and can be used in-store and online. You will get an email notification when your funds are available.
We have dorm and apartment essentials.
Order dorm and apartment supplies online now and pick up in-store for free.
Book Advances A bookstore advance is issued as an advance from your financial aid refund, where the student’s total anticipated financial aid award for the semester is greater than their total semester balance. Individuals who are eligible can receive up to a $600 book advance. To view eligibility, students should log into their navigator account, click on Financial Aid tile, then choose Bookstore Advance Lookup.
PROGRAM COUNCIL'S WELCOME WEEK 9/10-9/14 Program Council will be offering an exciting welcome week line-up from September 10 – September 14! We are currently planning opportunities to take over your Res Hall, play Big Prize BINGO, or go Stand-Up Paddleboarding in partnership with the Department of Campus Life and Recreation, and take a Trolley Trip! Be sure to follow us on social media for the latest updates and more information. If you are looking for ways to get involved on campus this fall, join us for our meetings every Monday at 4:30 pm in the MLK Room (Second floor, Ellison Campus Center). We bring you some of the best and brightest events on and off campus and do our best to keep Salem State University fun and entertaining! Be sure to check out Program Council’s social media! You can find them on:
Salem State Program Council
Firsts Matter
First Year Experience Office Contact Information: Mathew Chetnik, Director, mchetnik@salemstate.edu Franklin Chilaka, Assistant Director 978.542.2618, salemstate.edu/firstyear firstyear@salemstate.edu
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Mandatory First-Year Events Tuesday, September 3 Opening Day: Convocation and First Year Reading Experience 10:30 am-3 pm This is the official start to a first-year student’s college experience and includes a number of formal and informal events like the President’s welcome, a picnic lunch, and discussion groups with faculty, and an ice cream social. All first-year students are expected to attend each event.
Meet Your Major
Monday, September 16 11 am-1 pm Students will meet with their academic departments to find out/meet their faculty advisor, discuss their academic major requirements, learn about internships, academic student groups, and more! This formal meeting is the first opportunity students will have to speak directly with their chosen academic department. (Undeclared students have a separate session to discuss choosing a major). All first-year students are expected to attend this event.
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New! Viking Dining Fall 2019 WE HEARD YOU! Aramark is proud to announce that we are the new provider of Dining Services at Salem State University. Our focus is on our guests and their dining experience. Our goal is to create an environment where students, faculty and staff look forward to dining together at one of the many locations on campus. Exceptional service, outstanding quality and unprecedented variety are the overarching themes to our portfolio of offerings. We are thrilled to be part of the Salem State team and look forward to getting to know the Salem State community. Each location offers a diverse and unique menu which changes daily. You can also find mainstay comfort selections to ensure there is always something to satisfy your hunger.
Residential Dining • Marsh Dining Commons offers 24/7 continuous service. • North Dining Commons offers Monday-Friday service. • Variety! Both locations feature fresh food, customizable entrees, exhibition cooking, international favorites, healthy temptations – including a wide variety of protein-rich vegan and vegetarian options, freshly baked breads and pastries, and so much more! • Vegans rejoice! Both locations will feature a Vegan station where protein-rich hot entrees will be served at lunch and dinner. These are diary-free and egg-free! • Never go hungry! Both locations feature unlimited access for Anytime Dining Plan participants and All-YouCare-To-Eat dining for every guest. • Dietary Restrictions? Look for the True Balance station in Marsh where all menu selections are prepared without seven of the eight major allergens, including gluten. Look for the World’s Fare Station in North where all selections are prepared without gluten.
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Retail Dining Retail dining accepts Dining Dollars, ClipperCash and new this year, credit and debit card transactions! • The North Food Court offers freshly prepared salads and sandwiches along with Burger King, and introducing the new Zoca Mexican entrees and Bento Sushi. • South Campus will now feature Bagel World bagels, from one of Salem’s most popular locations. Java City gourmet coffee beverages are also available. • Starbucks and our two convenience stores, Viking Express at Marsh and the Library, will be ready to serve you with great service and plenty to choose from. Our dining locations are thoughtfully designed to make each experience personal, engaging and exceptional. You work hard, dining is your opportunity to unwind and relax!
Viking Dining Registered Dietitian
Gabrielle McDonough
Meet Gabrielle McDonough, MS, RD, LDN. Gabrielle is on campus to ensure your dietary needs are met. Gabrielle is now available for private consultation and encourages students with dietary concerns to contact her and set up an appointment where you can discuss your individual needs privately.
Follow us on Instagram for specials, updates and current events. @vikingdining Visit our Dining web page for menus, health and wellness, and contact information.
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Graduating this Year? Don’t Forget to Apply!
Add/Drop Registration The day school add/drop period runs from Wednesday September 4 through Tuesday September 10. You may rearrange your schedule by adding or dropping courses via Navigator. Dropping an undergraduate day class after September 10 will result in a class withdrawal grade of W. For evening courses through the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, the deadline to drop is two days after the class start date. If you need assistance adjusting your schedule, academic advisors will be available for consultation on a walk-in basis in the Center for Academic Excellence on the first floor of the Library during the first week of the semester.
Faculty Advisor Students’ primary advisor is a faculty member who will be assigned to them by mid-September. An email will be sent to students with that information. Students will need to meet with their faculty advisor during the advising period from October 15 through November 4, prior to registering for Spring semester classes.
Don’t Forget to Apply! Applications for graduation are now open for fall 2019 in Navigator and will be open for spring and summer 2020 on September 1, 2019. Applications for students completing this fall are due on October 15, and we also strongly encourage all students planning on graduating in May or August 2020 to submit applications as soon as possible in the fall semester. If you apply in September or October for May or August, you will receive a review of your remaining requirements so you can stay on track for the spring semester. Log into your Navigator account and click on the Academic Progress tile, then Apply for Graduation to complete your application. Be sure to review your degree tracker report and visit the advising office in the Berry Library and Learning Commons with any questions you may have. For more information on graduation application deadlines, please visit salemstate.edu/graduation.
Student Accounts Your tuition bills are accessible online through Navigator in the Student Account tile. For instructions on how to access your bill, make your payments online, establish a monthly payment plan, setup e-refunds to be direct deposited into your checking or savings account, and to set up authorized users to view and pay your bill, please visit Ask the Viking salemstate.edu/ask. Please note: we do not mail out paper bills. Updated monthly e-bills are generated online, usually during the second week of the month, and you will receive a notification via your Salem State email so please check your Salem State email regularly. TO DO! • Pay tuition bill by August 14 • Submit completed health form • Sign up for eRefund • Enroll in or waive out of university health insurance plan • Complete any financial aid to-do list items at navigatorsalemstate.edu • Get ClipperCard ID card and download the GET app Questions? Ask the Viking at salemstate.edu/ask or contact the student navigation center salemstate.edu/navcenter Phone: 978.542.8000 // Email: navcenter@salemstate.edu 11 • welcome back
registration process. Come to Meet your CAE Advisor on Wednesday, October 2.
Peer Tutors
Center for Academic Excellence The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) helps students achieve academic success by providing a variety of academic services. These academic services include advising, tutoring, mentoring, supplemental instruction, and collaborating with other departments to ensure that students have the appropriate academic supports to be successful at Salem State. The Center for Academic Excellence is located on the first floor of the Berry Library and Learning Commons.
Here are some key academic resources available to all students:
Academic Advisors
We would like to remind students that Academic Advising is located within the Center for Academic Excellence on the first floor of the Berry Library and Learning Commons. In an effort to best serve our students and establish advising relationships, in addition to your faculty advisor from your major discipline, you have an academic advisor in the Center for Academic Excellence. In addition, Advising Peer Mentors, students who are trained and supervised to assist undergraduate students navigate the university landscape, are available to meet with students in the Center for Academic Excellence. Through shared experiences, peer mentors are in a great position to provide support both academically and socially. Peer advisors assist in familiarizing students with the university’s core curriculum, majors and minors, as well as course selection/
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How to request a FREE Peer Tutor Peer Tutoring help students become a more independent, self-confident, and efficient learners so that they are better prepared to meet the academic rigors of college. Peer Tutoring is a free service provided to all Salem State University undergraduate students. Beginning in Fall 2019, many tutors will also offer online tutoring, in addition to face-to-face on-campus hours, in order to accommodate the diverse needs of our students. More information is available on the Peer Tutoring website. Students must sign up in advance for one-hour appointments using TutorTrac. See the “Request a peer tutor” link on your Navigator account. Contact Megan Penyack with any questions regarding the Peer Tutoring program: mpenyack@salemstate.edu; 978.542.6717; salemstate.edu/tutoring.
Laptop Support salemstate.edu/sits 978.542.7110 All incoming students are required to have a laptop computer. In conjunction with Salem State’s wireless network, a laptop computer allows students access to the university’s online services anywhere on campus. Information technology services (ITS) offers free walk-in laptop support for all current students in room 159 in the Classroom Building on Central Campus. Walk-in hours for laptop support are 9 am–8 pm , Monday through Thursday, and Friday 9 am–4 pm . Students are encouraged to stop in for help with wi-fi connectivity, virus remediation assistance, operating system issues, anti-virus and other software concerns, general troubleshooting, and other technology related questions. You may also contact the ITS helpdesk at 978.542.2036 or it-helpdesk@salemstate.edu.
Parents and Family Council Join the Parents and Family Council! This group serves as a fun forum for parents to communicate ideas, questions and concerns to the university. The council is a sounding board for the divisions of enrollment management, student life and institutional advancement when planning family activities and programs. Our informal group meets monthly on campus over dinner on Thursday evenings. The Parents Council also promotes several events throughout the year, where parents are invited to campus to attend free events with their students and/or to network with other parents. We invite parents to join this group and/or participate in our parent activities throughout the year.
Center for Creative and Performing Arts
Highlights from past parent networking events include:
Connect with us on social media:
Welcoming new parents on Move-In Day
@SalemStateArts The Center for Creative and Performing Arts sponsors events in art, creative writing, dance, music and theatre throughout the academic year. Join us and cheer on your fellow students in their performances, experience the work of guest artists or have the opportunity to see and hear what our faculty artists create. Admission is always free for Salem State students! Check out the fall schedule at salemstate.edu/arts or swing by Meier Hall, room 116 to pick get your copy of the Artsview and say hello. Contact Information: Karen Gahagan, director, kgahagan@salemstate.edu
Monthly Parents Council meetings Fall Family Days – featuring a variety of activities for students and their families Winter Family Day – featuring brunch on campus, plus home hockey or basketball games Spring Family Day – featuring home athletic events, the university theatre production, or a student dance recital For more information about the Parents and Family Council, please contact Wendy Davison from institutional advancement at wdavison@salemstate.edu, or Bruce Perry from enrollment management and student life at bperry@ salemstate.edu.
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Disability Services
Disability Services promotes an accessible educational and campus-wide experience by coordinating services and accommodations for students with disabilities. Our staff works with students to provide appropriate accommodations in the classroom setting. In order to receive accommodations, students must register with the Disability Services office. Students may schedule an appointment to meet with an academic counselor in the office by phone, email, or in person. The Disability Services office is located on the ground floor of the Berry Library and Learning Commons; 978.542.6217; disability-services@ salemstate.edu. 13 • welcome back
FALL FAMILY
2019
DAYS
Join us for the first Parents and Family Council meeting of the new year on Thursday, September 19 at 6:30 pm in room 207 at 331 Lafayette Street. Dinner is provided!
SEPTEMBER 28, OCTOBER 19, AND DECEMBER 7 Join current students, parents, and families in celebrating though a series of educational, cultural, social and recreational events. Register for events online at salemstate.edu/family.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Gassett After Dark: Blacklight Dodgeball 8 pm Gassett Fitness Center, O’Keefe Complex Teams will compete against each other in the glow of blacklight to see who will be the final team standing. Neon t-shirts, neon dodgeballs, shirt paint, body paint, and glow sticks will all be provided, making this a night you won’t want to miss! Tournament open to all Salem State students and family members at least 18 years of age with a government issued photo ID. Join your student on a team or compete on a team of parents and family members against the students! Families must register by Friday, September 13 to participate.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Please register for September events at: Salem State University Fall Family Days September 28, 2019
First Year Family Brunch 11 am, Commons Dining Hall All first year students and families are cordially invited to a special reception in your honor, as we proudly welcome the newest members of the Salem State “family.” Brunch is free for family members, students should bring their ClipperCard with them for this meal.
Salem State Bookstore Open 11am-3pm on this date. Field Hockey vs. Fitchburg State 12 pm, Alumni Field, O’Keefe Sports Complex
Family and Friends Workshops Choose from among one of the sessions below. Each of the three workshops are offered twice. Salem: We’re Much More than Halloween 12 pm-12:30 pm or 12:40 pm-1:10 pm Campus Center Veterans Hall – Front half of room Destination Salem will share what makes Salem such an exciting place to live, learn, and play year ‘round. Study Abroad 101 12 pm-12:30 pm or 12:40 pm-1:10 pm Campus Center Veterans Hall – Back half of room Find out about the fabulous opportunities to study abroad from our Center for International Education staff members. Learn how to organize your classes and plans to study in another country. Salem: Place, Myth and Memory 12 pm-12:30 pm or 12:40-1:10 pm Campus Center Martin Luther King, Jr. room Discover the rich history of Salem, growing from a small colonial village to a modern day city from Professors Nancy Schultz and Dane Morrison, co-authors of the book, “Salem: Place, Myth, and Memory.” Campus Tours at 12 pm Tour the campus with our Admissions Ambassadors. Meet at the check-in area on the first floor of the North Campus Commons Dining Hall.
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Glassblowing Demonstrations
Glassworks Studio, Central Campus Enterprise Center 1 pm or 2 pm session Have you ever seen glassblowing live? Come to the Glassworks Studio on Central Campus for one of two free demonstrations in the art of glassblowing with Art + Design Professor John Volpacchio. The demo is free but space is limited. Please register online.
Women’s Soccer vs. Worcester State 3 pm, O’Keefe Sports Complex, Alumni Field
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
Please register for October events at: Salem State University Fall Family Days October 19, 2019
Salem State Bookstore Open 11am-3pm on this date. Field Hockey vs. Western Connecticut State
12 pm Alumni Field, O’Keefe Sports Complex
Glassblowing Demonstrations
Glassworks Studio, Central Campus Enterprise Center 12 pm or 1 pm session Have you ever seen glassblowing live? Come to the Glassworks Studio on Central Campus for one of two free demonstrations in the art of glassblowing with Art + Design Professor John Volpacchio. The demo is free but space is limited. Please register online.
Downtown Salem Shuttle
1 pm-5 pm Ride the Salem State Shuttle from the Gassett Fitness Center to the downtown corner of Lafayette and Front Streets. Continuous shuttles run between these locations. Free admission for Salem State students at Peabody Essex Museum and Salem Witch Museum.
The Clayroom Paint Your Own Pottery
1 pm–4 pm Gassett Fitness Center Pick out your pottery piece to paint – you’ll be given instructions and a wide range of colors to choose from. Sponsored by Campus Life and Recreation
Women’s Soccer vs. Mass Maritime 3 pm, O’Keefe Sports Complex, Alumni Field
Planetarium Display
7:30 pm session, Meier Hall Planetarium See Jupiter and Saturn and the night sky (weather permitting) with Salem State Chemistry and Physics Professor Luke Conlin. Register by Tuesday, October 15. Seating is limited.
Gunplay
by Frank Higgins, directed by Benny Sato Ambush A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for families who register online at salemstate.edu/family. Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, 7:30 pm Through dramatic vignettes Gunplay’s kaleidoscope of views explores the mystique, the mythologies and the power of guns in American society without taking sides or supporting any particular perspective. This unique theater piece reflects the complexity of America and the constellation of issues around guns, gun safety, and gun violence.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
Please register for December events at: Salem State University Fall Family Days December 7, 2019
Men’s Basketball: New England Classic Tournament Twohig Gym Tufts vs. Brandeis at 12 pm Salem State vs. Babson at 2 pm
Top Girls
by Caryl Churchill, directed by Julie Kiernan A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for families who register online at salemstate.edu/family Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts December 7 at 7:30 pm When Top Girls, written by British playwright Caryl Churchill, first debuted it was a groundbreaking feminist play, winning an Obie Award in 1983. Thirty seven years later the play still resonates relevance as gender stereotypes and inequities have not vanished. The play opens as Marlene, having just received a promotion at work, throws herself a celebratory dinner party. In attendance are a cacophony of deceased female heroines come to wish her well inevitably sharing their own stories of plight and fight in the process. When Marlene returns to her reality in acts 2 and 3, her co-workers, family, and acquaintances are all reminiscent of these dinner guests. Churchill’s witty dialogue leave the audience simultaneously laughing and gasping at the ridiculous horror of Marlene’s reality as a “Top Girl.” 15 • welcome back
Join the Salem State Volunteer Van! Do Good. One Afternoon. Once A Week. Do you have one afternoon a week to volunteer? Volunteer opportunities are available locally with transportation provided! Pick your site; and pick any day from Monday-Thursday to volunteer once a week at these locations. Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
2-4 pm *
Animal Shelter
Animal Shelter
Animal Shelter
Animal Shelter
2-4 pm *
Haven from Hunger
Haven from Hunger
2-4 pm *
Lifebridge Thrift
Lifebridge Thrift
Lifebridge Thrift
Lifebridge Thrift
3-5 pm *
Boys & Girls Club
Boys & Girls Club
Boys & Girls Club
Boys & Girls Club
3-5 pm *
Lifebridge Thrift
Lifebridge Thrift
Lifebridge Thrift
Lifebridge Thrift
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Haven from Hunger
What do volunteers do one day a week? At Northeast Animal Shelter students can help care for animals. At Haven from Hunger students help set up the dining room and prep for dinner at their food pantry. At Boys & Girls Club students will help kids with homework and after-school activities. At Lifebridge students can help sort and stock items in their thrift store. Email service@salemstate.edu to sign up or for more information. Students who volunteer consistently during the semester are eligible to earn academic credit. Training is required before volunteers can assist at the Northeast Animal Shelter. A CORI background check is required for all Boys & Girls Club volunteers. welcome back • 16
*Note: Van leaves from Central Campus bus stop 30 minutes before volunteer shift begins. Volunteers must be available at 1:30 pm to help from 2-4 pm or at 2:30 pm to assist from 3-5 pm. Sponsored by Community Service Initiative “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” – Taylor Hanson