Orange Crush Week!

Join us for fun events throughout Orange Crush Week 2026!

Tuesday, October 13 

Transfer Tea 

4:30-5:30 pm, Forten 123 and Starbucks Café 

Get an opportunity to meet your Transfer Success Coach other transfer students and hear their journeys on what brought them here to SSU! 

Sponsored by: First Year Experience  

Fall Fest 2026 

6-9 pm, Marsh Quad  

Glow swings, a live DJ, fire pits and s'mores, fall treats...what more could you need to celebrate the season on campus?! Stay for a bit or for a while; bring your friends and we'll see you there! 

Sponsored by: Student Government Association, Residence Hall Council, and Program Council 

RAIN DATE: Wednesday, 10/14 

Halloween Stuff-a-Squish at Fall Fest 

6-9 pm, Marsh Quad 

Come stuff your very own squish during Fall Fest! Choose from Heidi the Highland Cow, Boo the Cat, Burton the Bat, Fluffzilla the Monster, Frank the Frankenstein, or William the Wolf. Available while supplies last!  

Sponsored by: Program Council 

Phi Sigma Sigma Open Sisterhood Pancakes & PJs 

7-8:30 pm, ECC Metro Room 

Come get to know the siblings of Theta Phi Alpha while enjoying a delicious pancake bar! Pajamas are highly encouraged! 

Sponsored by: Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority 

Wednesday, October 14 

Student Success Fair 

9 am-5 pm, North Dining Upper Commons 

Come visit the offices that provide academic support and engagement to help YOU succeed this semester, learn about their resources and how to set up appointments, and enter for a chance to WIN SOME PRIZES! 

Sponsored by: First Year Experience 

Fitness Challenge: Plank 

6:30 am- 8 pm, Gassett Fitness Center 

Stop by the front desk at the GFC during operating hours to compete against your peers on the Plank challenge! Person to hold the longest plank wins a Fitness Challenge T-shirt! No registration needed - active membership required. 

Sponsored by: Campus Life & Recreation 

Let’s Get Vaccinated With Shaws Pharmacy! 

11 am-2:30 pm, North Campus Dining 

Students, staff, & faculty can visit the on campus vaccine clinic with Shaw's pharmacy to receive *free vaccines, such as flu, COVID, shingles, pneumonia, and more! Walk-in or pre-register at: https://www.shaws.com/vaccinations/group-clinic/SalemStateVAX  

*Most vaccines do not have an out-of-pocket expense with an active health insurance plan. Bring your insurance card. 

Sponsored by: Counseling and Health Services 

 CJL Queer Convos 

6-8 pm, ECC Underground 

Join the CJL to discuss the historical context behind specific scriptures and discuss conversations with multiple openly LGBTQ+ reverends, ministers, and pastors. 

Sponsored by: Center for Justice and Liberation 

Women’s Soccer vs. Thomas 

6 pm, Alumni Field 

Sponsored by: Athletics 

Thursday, October 15 

Patch City Hat Creations 

1-3 pm, Starbucks Café 

Feeling creative? Come design a hat with patches that show off your personality and style! Select from a trucker hat or a beanie- it’s all FREE for students! 

Sponsored by: Student Involvement and Operations 

Pumpkin Painting With La Vida 

2-3:30 pm, Ellison Campus Center Lobby

If you are in the La Vida Scholars cohort, get into the spookiest time of the year by painting a pumpkin with us!

Sponsored by: First Year Experience 

BEES Bead-a-thon 

3-5:30 pm, ECC Commuter Lounge 

Join BEES for a relaxing bracelet-making event designed to build community and celebrate sisterhood! 

Sponsored by: BEES 

Hispanic Heritage Month Dinner 

5-8 pm, Veterans Hall 

Join us as we wrap up Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month with our annual dinner! This will be a night of celebration, remarks, delicious food, and music! 

Sponsored by: LASO, Center for Justice & Liberation, HSI/MSI, Inclusive Excellence  

Friday, October 16 

Fall Cupcake Giveaway With SIO 

1-3 pm, Alumni Plaza 

Celebrate the end of Orange Crush Week by indulging in gourmet cupcakes! A variety of flavors, as well vegan and gluten-free options will be available and FREE for students! Come grab one while supplies last!  

Sponsored by: Student Involvement and Operations 

Saturday, October 17 

Field Hockey vs. Framingham State 

10 am, Alumni Field 
 

Men’s Soccer vs. Worcester State 

1 pm, Alumni Field 

Women’s Tennis vs. Vermont State Castleton 

1 pm, Central Courts 

Sponsored by: Athletics