Back Newsletter 2015

WELCOME BACK
salemstate.edu/studentlife
WELCOME BACK!
On behalf of the Salem State University community,
we look forward to your arrival on campus. We have
been busy preparing for your return and after a long,
productive summer, there is much good news to report.
Salem State continues to undergo tremendous
changes, creating a more vibrant and dynamic learning
community. Viking Hall, the beautiful new Central
Campus residence hall with floor-to-ceiling lounge
windows where students can see and be seen, will soon
open its doors to nearly 400 residents. The ground
floor also features meeting and event space, including
a new Starbucks cafe! This summer the campus was
also buzzing with anticipation for the Sophia Gordon
Center for Creative and Performing Arts and the North
Campus Parking Garage, both of which are still under
construction.
Residence Life
Move-in dates
First year and transfer students:
Saturday, August 29, 8 am-3 pm
Although exciting changes are all around us, we also
take great pride in continuing to provide the highest
quality programs and services to students. I invite
you to take advantage of these services and the many
opportunities available to enhance your out-of-class
experiences. I look forward to a rewarding academic
year.
Viking Hall: Sunday, August 30, 8-11 am
Sincerely,
Dr. James Stoll
More detailed information available at
salemstate.edu/reslife
Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
Marsh residents who are not first years or
transfers: Sunday, August 30, 1-3pm
Atlantic and Bates residents:
Monday, August 31, 9 am-3 pm
Center for Academic
Excellence
We would like to remind you that academic advising
is located within the Center for Academic Excellence
on the first floor of the Berry Library and Learning
Commons. During the third week of classes, faculty
advisor assignments are determined and can be
found in your Navigator account. You may also access
a professional academic advisor in the Center for
Academic Excellence; visit salemstate.edu/advising
for more information. Additionally, peer mentors,
students who are trained and supervised to assist
undergraduates navigate the university landscape,
are available to meet with you. 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 and
course selection/registration processes.
Are You on Track?
Mark your calendar now! Academic advising is offering
“Are You on Track” workshops:
What: You will learn how to use Navigator account
features such as Degree Tracker, Registration and Class
Search. To register; log into your Navigator account and
select “Full Menu--Learning and Development-- Are You
on Track Sessions.”
When: October 5, 7, 13, 14, and 15 at 4:30 or 6 pm.
Where: Berry Library; room G021.
SALT
HERE ARE SOME KEY ACADEMIC RESOURCES
AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS:
Peer Tutors
Peer tutoring helps you become a more independent,
self-confident and efficient learner so that you are better
prepared to meet the academic rigors of college. Peer
tutoring is a free service provided to all matriculated
Salem State University undergraduate students.
You must sign up in advance for one-hour
appointments, which are available in most courses,
using TutorTrac. See the “Request a peer tutor” link on
your Navigator account. Contact Megan Penyack with
any questions regarding the peer tutoring program at
mpenyack@salemstate.edu, 978.542.6717. For more
information, please visit salemstate.edu/cae.
As part of an initiative to ensure that Salem State
students are financially literate for their lifetime, the
university has partnered with American Student
Assistance (a nonprofit organization that delivers
quality delinquency prevention services and Salem
State’s prior guarantee agency for all Federal student
loans) to create a free debt management and financial
education program for our current Salem State
University students, as well as our alumni. This new
product is called SALT.
What is SALT?
SALT was created by American Student Assistance,
a nonprofit organization, to help current Salem State
students like you become more financially savvy.
This program rewards you for making smart money
decisions, and we’re providing all of its services to
you—including your membership—free of charge.
Activating your SALT membership allows you take
advantage of members-only features, like:
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Interactive money management tools that show
you how to take control of your finances.
A personal dashboard that tracks all of your student
loans in one place.
Loan advice from SALT’s expert counselors.
My Money 101—a self-paced, online training
resource that teaches you practical money
management strategies for budgeting, credit
management and more.
Access to thousands of jobs and internships to
jumpstart your career.
Exclusive benefits that help you save and spend
smart.
For more information, visit saltmoney.org
Student Advocacy
Salem State University has multiple campuses, offices
and systems. Sometimes it can be confusing to find
your way or to figure out the answer to your questions.
The student advocacy office is committed to providing
information, support and advocacy to empower
students to resolve concerns that may act as a barrier to
retention, progression and graduation. In addition, the
office, when needed, acts as a liaison between students
and university personnel in a fair and impartial manner
regarding students’ rights and university policies/
regulations.
Reasons to contact the office:
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I have a question/problem and I don’t know how to
solve it
I’ve tried to resolve a concern and haven’t been
successful
I’m dealing with a major life issue which is
impacting my success
I would like to know my rights in a situation
pertaining to the university
I have an issue with a university policy or procedure
I feel like I am being treated unfairly
Contact Information:
Chris Sullivan, director, student advocacy
Campus Center, room 219
Phone: 978.542.7207
Fax 978.542.7064
studentlife@salemstate.edu
As you navigate your way through college, there are
numerous resources and support systems in place to
ensure you get the encouragement and guidance you
need. Skyfactor Mapworks will enhance your ability
to be successful at Salem State and provide strategies
for success with customized, relevant information
to help you make the most out of your experience.
Skyfactor Mapworks is easy! The fall transition survey
will be active from September 21–October 5 and once
completed, each student will receive a customized
extensive report which covers:
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How you can meet academic and co-curricular
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What your peers are thinking about their experience
Tips on how you can be more successful
Specific campus resources available to support your
needs
Need additional reasons to participate? Everyone who
participates in the Skyfactor Mapworks survey will be
eligible to win great prizes such as:
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Priority registration
Full meal plans
Salem State attire
Opportunities for MAP-works scholarships
Much more to come!
Keep an eye out for more information and you can
follow us online:
Facebook – Mapworks at Salem State University
Twitter – @SSUMapWorks
Access your survey by selecting the MAP-Works® link
on the “logins” menu at salemstate.edu and sign in with
your Navigator information.
Salem State Mapworks Scholarship
All first-year students are eligible to submit an
application for the Salem State University Mapworks
Scholarship when they successfully complete the fall
and spring surveys. All eligible applications will receive
an invitation in the spring semester. A total of ten (10)
$500 scholarships are awarded annually.
Orange and Blue Brigade
Get involved with our student volunteer group focused
on educating and promoting Mapworks throughout
campus, spreading some Viking Pride, developing
leadership skills, and providing students with a great
opportunity to meet some great people! (limited work
study positions are also available
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES IS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2.
TO DO!
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Pay tuition bill by August 5
Submit completed health form
Sign up for eRefund
Enroll in or waive health insurance
Complete the financial aid to-do list and Login at
navigator.salemstate.edu
• Get ClipperCard ID card and check account
Questions? Ask the Viking at salemstate.edu/navcenter
or contact the student navigation center at
salemstate.edu/navcenter, 978.542.8000.
Add/Drop Registration
The day school add/drop period ends on Wednesday,
September 9 at midnight. Prior to this time, you may
rearrange your schedule by adding or dropping courses
via Navigator at navigator.salemstate.edu without
anything appearing on your transcript. Dropping a class
after September 9 will result in a class withdrawal grade
of W. For students taking evening courses through the
School of Continuing and Professional Studies, classes
must be dropped before the first class meeting. Classes
dropped after that time will result in a grade of W.
Completing All of Your Degree Requirements
in Fall 2015?
If you are graduating this fall, don’t forget to apply
for graduation—you must submit an application your
degree in the semester in which you plan on completing
all academic requirements. Priority applications for
the fall 2015 semester are due on October 15. Please
log into your Navigator account and click on “apply
for graduation” in your academic home to complete
your application. Be sure to review your Salem State
University degree tracker report and visit the advising
office in the Berry Library and Learning Commons with
any questions you have.
Senior Class 2016 Gift Campaign
Attention seniors! The Class of 2016 will continue the
tradition of funding a class scholarship that will be
awarded to a first year student in the next academic
year. The senior class gift is a way for you pay it forward
and express appreciation for Salem State which
has brought you friendships that will last a lifetime,
countless memories and intellectual preparedness to
help you with future success. If you would like to join
the Class of 2016 Senior Gift Committee, please contact
Wendy Davison at wdavison@salemstate.edu.
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS
AND YOUR PRIVACY
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
ensures the confidentiality of your education record
and restricts the disclosure of your information to
third parties, including your parents or other family
members. If you want us to share any information about
your educational record with your parents, you will
need to complete a FERPA release and bring it into the
student navigation center with a photo ID. The form can
be downloaded at
salemstate.edu/students-forms.
To find out more about your rights under FERPA, please
visit salemstate.edu/ferpa to read the full FERPA policy.
PARENTS COUNCIL
One of our major outreach efforts for parents is the
parents 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 and 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. Highlights from past parent
networking events include:
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Welcoming new parents on Move-In Day
Participating in the Family and Friends Weekend
Fair
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Fall parent networking event–featuring an art
gallery reception, pre-show panel discussion and
attending the university theater production
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Winter Family Day–featuring brunch on campus,
plus home hockey and basketball games
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Spring Family Days–featuring meals on campus,
several home athletic events, the university
theatre production, and a student dance recital
For more information about the parents 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.
Join us for the first parent council meeting of the new
academic year on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 pm in
the Salem Room of the Alumni House on upper South
Campus. Dinner is provided!
CENTER FOR CREATIVE AND
PERFORMING ARTS
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 and 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 MH100A to pick up
your copy of the Artsview and say hello.
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 walkin laptop support for all current students in room 159
in the Classroom Building on Central Campus. Walkin hours for laptop support are 9 am–10 pm, Monday
through Thursday, and Friday 9 am–4 pm. You can also
contact the ITS helpdesk at 978.542.2036 or
ithelpdesk@salemstate.edu.
STUDENT ACCOUNTS
CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
Instagram
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Your tuition bills are accessible online through
Navigator at navigator.salemstate.edu. For instructions
on how to access your bill, make your payments
online, setup e-refunds to be direct deposited into your
checking or savings account, and to set up authorized
user(s to view and pay your bill, please visit salemstate.
edu/navcenter and select “accounts online.” Please
note: we do not mail out paper bills. Updated monthly
e-bills are generated online, usually on the first of
each month, and you will receive a notification via
your Salem State email so please check your Salem
State email regularly. The university offers a monthly
payment plan through Tuition Management Systems
(TMS). To enroll in the plan, please visit afford.com.
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HEALTH INSURANCE
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Health insurance coverage is mandatory for
undergraduate students registered for nine or more
credits and graduate students registered for seven or
more credits. The university offers a health insurance
plan. You must either enroll in this plan or waive out of
it by showing proof of your own comparable insurance.
For more information on the health insurance plan,
please visit Navigator; choose full menu, campus
finance and then student health insurance to enroll in or
waive out of the insurance plan.
DISABILITY SERVICES
Welcome back Salem State Students! We are excited
to begin a new academic year. As a reminder to all
students our office is located in the Frederick E. Berry
Library and Learning Commons, room G20. We are
open Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5 pm. If you want to
learn more about the services we offer check out our
webpage, salemstate.edu/disabilityservices or send us
an email at disability-services@salemstate.edu to set
up.
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CAREER SERVICES
Senior Orientation
Did you know that companies like the Boston Celtics,
State Street Corporation, South Bay Mental Health, and
Enterprise Holdings have visited the campus to meet
students and hire them for internships and/or full-time
jobs through a variety of on-campus recruiting events?
Do you think you will be interested in participating in
the on-campus recruiting program this year?
Career services has developed a senior orientation
canvas class to provide students with an overview of
on-campus recruitment and learn best practices on how
to maintain a level of professionalism throughout the
process. Check out the class on canvas today!
Check out these events and
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Make an appointment with
career services to:
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Begin to explore choosing a major in
different career directions
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Attend job search seminars on resume
and cover letter writing, internships
and graduate school searches, and
interviewing
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Plan your job search strategy, register
with CSO for on-campus recruiting and
resume matching
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Learn how to connect with
employers through internship and
career fairs, on-campus interviews,
class presentations, student club
presentations, guest speakers, resume
collection, company site visits, and
company information tables
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Student Employment and Volunteer Fair, Thursday,
September 3, 3-5 pm, Central Campus Classroom/
Bertolon School of Business
Resume Critique Night co-sponsored by ALPFA
and the Accounting Student Association, Tuesday,
September 15, 4:30-8 pm, Ellison Campus Center,
MLK Room
Meet the Firms Night, Friday, October 17, 5-7 pm,
Gassett Fitness Center Gym
Majors and Minors Fair, Tuesday, October 13, 3-5
pm, Ellison Campus Center, Vets Hall
Career services
Location: Ellison Campus Center (ECC), room 105
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
Walk-In Hours: Check out our website for details
Phone: 978.542.6406
Email: career@salemstate.edu
Website: salemstate.edu/careersvs
Login to Career Services Online (CSO) to upload your
resume, for listings and to search and register for
events: myinterfase.com/salemstate/student
Follow us on social media to get updates on the latest career news and
events:
Twitter: @SSUCareer
LinkedIn: Salem State University
Career Services
Student Tour Highlight
Location: PCI Synthesis, Newburyport, Massachusetts
Participants: 15 students from the STEM programs and
the employer relations graduate assistant
Career services partners with academic departments
to make connections for students with employers in
their field of interest. We engage employers in a variety
of programs to make those connections and give
students an inside perspective and to expose them to
opportunities. One of these programs is student tours,
which takes groups of students to a facility.
On Monday, April 6, 2015, a group of students
visited PCI Synthesis’ headquarters and facility in
Newburyport, Massachusetts as part of the STEM Tour
Program. PCI Synthesis specializes in the chemical
manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients
(API). In the first half of the tour, the students walked
around the main production area wearing hard
hats and safety goggles and viewed the manually
controlled reactors, while the tour guide Matt explained
the purpose and process of the reactors. The tour
continued to the warehouse, which is the quality control
(QC) holding area for their finished products. In the
warehouse, Matt explained the high standards that are
required for passing before the product is shipped.
The students also went into the QC Laboratory, where
the second tour guide Glenn explained the equipment
and materials that assist the analysts make about 50
products per year with 1,000 different methods. Glenn
stressed the importance in communication with his QC
colleagues due to the complexity of making batches of
the products, which is why there is an hour overlap in
shifts.
At the end of the tour, president and CEO of PCI
Synthesis Edward Price greeted the students and
personally thanked them all for coming to visit. Price
gave additional information about the company
and highlighted entry level positions and internship
opportunities.
By touring PCI Synthesis, students were able to
visualize how the work that they do in their courses and
labs translate to future career paths. One student noted:
“The PCI Synthesis tour was amazing! It
was very helpful to visit a company which
works in the field that I am interested in.
In addition, it was great to hear about the
different opportunities that they offer entry
level graduate students, as well as the
available opportunities for undergraduate
students. I am sure that this event has also
provided some of the graduating students
with an employment opportunity. I really
liked how the CEO of PCI Synthesis met with
us and answered all of our questions.”
To learn more about PCI Synthesis, visit their website by
clicking pcisynthesis.com .
Career services facilitates student tours throughout the
year. Check out CSO for details.
ATHLETICS AND RECREATION
salemstatevikings.com
978.542.7260
Open tryouts for all Salem State University varsity
athletic teams will be held once classes begin in
September. Please contact the appropriate coach if you
are interested in open tryouts. A complete directory of
our coaches can be found at salemstatevikings.com.
Athletics Calendar of Events for First Week of
Classes
The first week of classes offer exciting battles at Alumni
Field. Come cheer on the Vikings as they look to kick off
their 2015 seasons with wins over our rivals!
Tuesday, September 1: Superfan Tailgate
The Superfan Tailgate will feature New England tailgate
food, activities and a pregame prep for the first Viking
home contest of the season. Activities will include photo
booth, airbrush station, corn hole, surfset, and bubble
soccer! Tailgate begins at 4:30 pm, men’s soccer kicks
off vs. North Shore rival Gordon College at 7 pm.
Friday, September 4:
Men’s Soccer vs Plymouth State 7 pm
Saturday, September 5: Women’s Soccer vs WPI 1 pm
Monday, September 7: Women’s Tennis vs Curry
College 3:30 pm
The complete fall athletic schedule is available on line at
salemstatevikings.com.
For team updates and game results follow us on
Twitter – @SSUvikings and ‘like’ us on Facebook – SSC
Vikings salemstatevikings.com (Fitness Center Page) or
978.542.4442
Gassett Fitness and
Recreation Center
The Harold E. and Marilyn J. Gassett Fitness and
Recreation center, which opened in November
2013, provides state-of-the-art cardio and strength
equipment, locker rooms, studios, lounge spaces
and recreational courts. Please contact Kelly Janos at
kjanos@salemstate.edu with any questions.
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.
Monday–Thursday, 6 am–10 pm
Friday, 6 am–8 pm
Saturday, 9 am–8 pm
Sunday, 12–10 pm
everyone. If you are interested in participating in
our intramural sports program, register today with
imleagues.com/ssu. If students are interested in
participating in or creating a club sport that we do not
currently offer, they should contact the Gassett Fitness
Center to discuss the process.
Employment
Gassett After Dark
Numerous employment opportunities are available
for students in fitness, membership, facility, aquatic,
intramural and club sport programming areas.
One Friday each month, September–November and
February–April, the Gassett Fitness Center offers
alternative programming options on select Friday nights
until midnight. Past programs have included bubble
ball soccer, blacklight dodgeball, broomball, and more!
Join us this academic year on September 25, October
3, November 20, February 19, March 25 and April 22 for
all of the fun and excitement! All students can bring up
to 2 guests for free as long as they are at least 18 years
of age with government issued ID. Contact Michelle
Cunningham (mcunningham@salemstate.edu) for more
information.
Facility Hours – Academic Year
Benefits
There are many benefits to a membership at the
Gassett Fitness Center including group exercise class
participation, personal training, indoor batting cage
use, recreational swim, recreational skate and pickup hockey, intramural and club sports, locker rooms,
studios, recreational courts for informal recreation
including basketball and volleyball, free equipment
borrowing and rentals, special events and incentive
programs, and the sponsorship of guests.
Intramural and Club Sports
The Gassett Fitness and Recreation Center offers
intramural and club sport opportunities for interested
students. With individual and team activities as well
as special events, there is sure to be something for
Second Annual Wellness Fair
Join us on Thursday, October 15 from 12– 4 pm on
North Campus for our Second Annual Wellness Fair!
We will be anchoring on a general health and wellness
theme with an emphasis on “Fall Back into Healthy
Habits.” For more information, please contact Kelly
Janos (kjanos@salemstate.edu).
Family and Friends Weekend 2015
Saturday, October 3 – Sunday, October 4
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, October 3
Jazz Brunch
Marsh Dining Commons–11 am–1 pm
Join your student for brunch on Central Campus while you are
entertained by live jazz music.
Students use their meal plans while visiting families dine for free.
Field Hockey vs. Framingham State
O’Keefe Sports Complex, Alumni Field–12 pm
Tailgating Treats
O’Keefe Sports Complex Courtyard–12:30 pm
Refreshments will be available during and between games for fans
in attendance. The athletics and recreation department–including
new Director Peggy Carl–will be on hand to meet and greet parents and families
Women’s Tennis vs. University of Southern Maine
Central Campus Tennis Courts–1 pm
Women’s Soccer vs. Mass Maritime Academy
O’Keefe Sports Complex, Alumni Field–3 pm
Downtown Salem Shuttle
1:30–5:30 pm
Ride the Salem State shuttle bus from Gassett Fitness Center to
the Salem Visitor’s Center. Continuous shuttles will run until
5:30 pm between these locations.
Family Friendly Entertainment – TBA
In previous years, student organizations have sponsored magicians, mentalists and other performers to entertain all ages. Look
for more details coming early next fall about tonight’s entertainer.
Sunday, October 4
First Year Families Reception
North Campus Dining Hall–9:30 am
All first year students and families are cordially invited to a special reception in your honor.
Family and Friends Workshops
10:30–11 am
Choose from among one of several sessions - TBA
11:10–11:40 am
Choose a second workshop from among the options – TBA
Past workshops included presentations about the history of the city, things to do in Salem, studying abroad and
career services. Check out the brochure coming next fall for final details.
Family and Friends Fair
Central Campus Quad from 11:30 am–2:30 pm
The fair includes student musical performances, inflatables, novelties, local vendors, plus games and activities
presented by campus offices and student organizations.
Wicked Good Cookout
Marsh Hall Grounds at 12 pm
Enjoy an old-fashioned barbeque complete with hot dogs, hamburgers and vegetarian options.
Downtown Salem Shuttle
1–5 pm
Ride the Salem State shuttle bus from the Marsh Hall bus stop to the Salem Visitor’s Center. Continuous shuttles
will run until 5 pm between these locations.
Ticket Price:
$10 – Wicked Good Cookout and Fair
Salem State students may use their meal plan and children under 10 are free.
As events are finalized this summer tickets will be available through salemstate.edu on the parents and family
page. A brochure listing all events will be mailed home in September.
For more information about Family and Friends Weekend, please contact family@salemstate.edu,
call 978.542.7455 or visit us on Facebook; our page is SSUparentsandfamily.
Stay up to date on upcoming Salem State University events by visiting salemstate.edu.
For upcoming Halloween events in Salem, Massachusetts, please visit hauntedhappenings.org.
Hotel rooms are available for families at the Boston Marriott Peabody under the name Salem State University
Friends and Family Room Block. Reservations can be made by calling 978.977.9700.
The Price
Match Promise
We will match the lowest advertised price on your
college textbooks!*
Purchased or rented, new or used – show us the better
advertised price and we’ll give you the difference on a
gift card!
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Bring your original receipt and advertisement for the
better price to the store within seven days of your
original purchase
The book must be in stock with us and with the
retailer advertising the lower price
The lower priced item must match the exact
book and edition purchased or rented, including
accompanying CD’s, online access codes, student
manuals, and so on
Excludes: Digital books, peer-to-peer marketplaces,
and online aggregator sites
Salem State University Bookstore
71 Loring Avenue, Central Campus, salemstateshop.
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*Offer valid through 12/31/15, in-store only at Salem
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BUILDING A BETTER
SALEM STATE
Viking Hall
Opening soon! Salem State continues to expand oncampus housing opportunities to meet increasing
demand.
North Campus Parking Garage
In partnership with the Massachusetts State College
Building Authority (MSCBA), the university is building
a parking garage for the lower parking lot on North
Campus next to Peabody Hall. The site plan for the
new parking garage as well as preliminary design
concepts from Desman Associates can be found at
campusconstruction.salemstate.edu.
Sophia Gordon Center for
Creative and Performing Arts
Salem State is pleased to announce that the university
is moving forward with renovations to the interior and
exterior of the former Mainstage Theatre. The project
will create a new face for the university’s North Campus
and transform the existing space into the Sophia
Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts. The
470-seat center will provide a contemporary theatre
facility for faculty and student performances and for the
use of the regional community. In addition, the 32,727
foot renovated space will also offer informal social
and gathering spaces for the Salem State community.
“Without expanding the area of the building, we are
able to fulfill the goal of really transforming this into a
teaching theater space,” said architect Andrea Leers
of Leers Weinzapfel Associates at a recent public
presentation of the renovation plans.
This complex reconstruction will create a smaller, more
“intimate” theater, as Leers called it, with raised seating,
a balcony, an orchestra pit, plus a fullsized rehearsal
stage. In addition, the entrance to the Mainstage
Theatre is being moved from Lafayette Street to
the side of the building, opening into a landscaped
courtyard. Salem State is the only institution in the state
university system with certification from the National
Association of Schools of Theatre. This project will
offer the approximately 250 theater majors, a rehearsal
and performance space worthy of their distinguished,
award-winning program. Nearly half of the program’s
graduates are working in theater, according to Professor
David Allen George, including some in high-profile
roles.