About Salem State
President's Office
Salem State’s spring 2012 semester is off to a bright and promising start, as evidenced by the number of attendees at our traditional MLK convocation on January 30, and the heightened level of activity on campus. In addition to the Salem elementary, middle and high school students who read their winning essays, we were privileged to host Ernest Green, a member of the fabled ‘Little Rock Nine,’ who delivered a powerful message to us all.
On February 6, the university will welcome award-winning author, poet and filmmaker M.K. Asante to campus as the featured speaker at our 17th annual Black symposium. Our weeklong Darwin Festival (SM), now in its 33rd year, takes center stage from February 13-17, bringing scientists of all disciplines to the university for presentations open to staff, students and the greater North Shore community.
There is much more in store, however, as our seniors eagerly anticipate commencement in May and our undergraduate and graduate students participate fully in not only their academics, but in the rich and varied opportunities available on our active and engaged campus.
Are you beginning the college search process, thinking of transferring or considering a graduate degree?
Finding the right fit is an integral part of the college search process. To familiarize themselves more fully with all of the various options, families are increasingly beginning the process earlier than ever before, visiting campuses, attending information sessions and taking part in campus tours. If you’re a junior hoping to get a jump start on the next phase of your education, I encourage you and your families to attend Salem State’s open house exclusively for high school juniors on April 28.
For those students who are high school seniors and have not yet decided where to receive their college education, or who have begun their college careers and decided to transfer to another school, I encourage you to consider Salem State. With 29 majors and 59 minors for undergraduate students, Salem State will help you meet your academic and career goals through our outstanding full- and part-time programs. There is still time to apply for next fall semester—and we offer summer programs as well. Please contact our enrollment management office to learn more about freshmen and transfer admissions.
For college undergraduates considering Salem State for their graduate studies, please note March 31 on your calendars. On this date, our School of Graduate Studies will host a major informational open house.
The university has also set aside April 1 and April 14 as opportunities for accepted students to visit campus, learn more about Salem State and begin the preparation for enrollment.
Salem State’s two Fulbright Scholars report back from Jordan and Egypt
Faculty member Thomas Hallahan and librarian Zachary Newell departed Salem State in January to begin their semester as Fulbright scholars in Amman, Jordan, and Alexandria, Egypt, respectively. Early reports from both indicate that the opportunities they have been awarded to conduct research and collaborate with colleagues abroad are being utilized fully. Our students will be the direct beneficiaries when they return.
Salem State Series
Please bookmark the Salem State Series page on our website for the announcement of this year’s speakers.
I hope you’ve enjoyed your visit to Salem State’s website. Please know that you are encouraged to visit our campus and take in our programs at all times.
Sincerely,
Patricia Maguire Meservey
President
