Welcome back, Vikings!
Get up to speed on what’s happening around campus this week! From can’t-miss events to key dates and deadlines for the month of September, stay informed and ahead of the game all month long.
Monday, September 8
A Trike Called Funk: A pop-up party on three wheels.
11 am-1 pm
DJ Edward Galan and dance lead Aaron Myers will activate the space with music genres and dance forms rooted in Funk and Hip Hop across the African diaspora in the Americas. They will be joined by the UNDRGRD, Salem State's own urban street dance collective.
11:30 am- 1 pm
Join us for the Student Involvement Fair, where all of our student organizations, along with various offices and campus resources, will be at the fair and ready to talk with you about what they offer and how to join their club or attend their events this year! Hope to see you there!
Webinar: Cybersecurity Internship with Cybertrust
2-3 pm
Join our upcoming webinar to learn more about the December 2025 internship cycle. CyberTrust's highly competitive, hands-on internship offers you the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of cybersecurity. Receive real-world training from professionals who live and breathe digital defense.
Fall Dance Ensemble Auditions for Current Students
Salem State University Music and Dance Department will hold an informational meeting and fall semester auditions for Salem Dance Ensemble, Hip Hop Dance Ensemble, and our new street dance coalition, UNDRGRD.
All Salem State Students are welcome!
Tuesday, September 9
Looking for a part-time job or internship? Don't miss the Student Employment Fair! Come learn about available on-campus jobs and work study positions, local part-time jobs, and internships.
7-9 pm
Join us for the release of Soundings East, volume 47, spring 2025. Stephanie Saywell, recipient of the Claire Keyes poetry award for 2025, will be among those reading at this event.
Free copies of the current issue will be available, as well as a celebratory cake!
Wednesday, September 10
HSI Week Campus Briefing: Advancing Our Roadmap to Servingness
12-1pm
In recognition of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Week 2025, celebrated the week before Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we invite our community members to join us for a campus update on national HSI trends and developments, as well as SSU’s continued progress as an HSI-MSI.
As we enter the third year of the SSU Roadmap to Servingness, this session will highlight key initiatives, milestones, engagement opportunities, and celebrate being the first four-year HSI-MSI in MA.
First-Year Students! Come join FAB to create a vision board showing off your goals for fall semester. These could be academic, personal, etc. We hope to see you!
Thursday, September 11
It's a new era for Mario Kart as we celebrate the release of the Switch 2! Test your skills in our first-ever Mario Kart World Tournament! The winner receives bragging rights and ClipperCash
8-10 pm
Filled with music, dancing, and glowing fun. This event involves water, foam, and paint. DO NOT wear valuable clothing as the paint can stain. Come dressed in items you don’t mind getting ruined! Bags are NOT allowed at this event. We will have small plastic bags available for personal items. Program Council and Salem State are not liable for any damaged electronics or personal items.
Friday, September 12
Stop by Alumni Plaza on North Campus to meet the exploratory puppies and learn more about the Exploratory Program for undeclared students. Also open to those who have questions regarding majors, minors, or want to hang out with some dogs!
Other news for the week:
Viking Dining is extremely excited to have everyone back on campus! They have a lot of good news and dining activities planned for this fall semester. Visit our website for all the latest information.
JCPenney Suit Up Event – Now through Sunday, November 2 Online and In-store
Text SSU to 67292 to receive an additional 30% off coupon.
Students, don't miss this chance to purchase discounted attire for the upcoming Student Employment Fair or for your next interview. A discount is also available on scrubs.
Coupon code available for students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
Internet Interruption
Salem State's internet provider will be doing some necessary planned maintenance during the times listed below, which could impact service on campus.
Friday, September 12, 12-5 am
This could impact users trying to access Navigator from off campus. Please contact Ben Stewart at Bstewart@salemstate.edu with any questions.
Reminder to Pick Up Your Parking Pass
If you ordered a parking pass (faculty, administration, staff, commuter student, resident student) for the 25/26 academic year, please come by the university police station to pick it up.
The Gassett Fitness Center offers weekly group exercise classes as a benefit of your membership, which is covered by student fees for registered students and as a benefit of employment for university employees. Our nationally certified instructors are here to welcome you to class and to motivate, encourage, and challenge you – helping you achieve much more than on your own.
Outdoor Sculpture at Maudslay-Exhibition and North Campus Installation
Through Friday, October 3
There is no other exhibit quite like Outdoor Sculpture at Maudslay. This artist-organized event is egalitarian, intergenerational, public, and site-specific. No juror chooses the artworks. The Winfisky Gallery celebrates Outdoor Sculpture at Maudslay with an extensive exhibition of highlights from 25 years of site-specific public art. In addition to the exhibition in the gallery, sculptures will be installed throughout the North Campus during the exhibition and will remain on view through December 2025.