Spooky season may be behind us, but the excitement on campus is far from over! As we head into November and settle deeper into the semester, there’s so much happening you’ll want to be part of.
Don’t forget to check out the Important Dates to Know for November.
Monday, November 10
Careers in Non-Clinical Healthcare Panel - 11 am-1 pm
Please join Healthcare Studies and Career Services to learn more about career options in non-clinical healthcare and hear about panelists' experiences in the field. Join us for this informative panel to interact, ask questions, and network!
We are thrilled to welcome panelists from Beth Israel Lahey Health, the Cyber Range at Salem State University and Gentiva Hospice.
Healthcare Studies is proudly celebrating its 10th year as a major at Salem State University!
Tuesday, November 11
Veterans Day- No Classes.
Wednesday, November 12
A Conversation with Author Gord Hill - 11:45 am- 1 pm
Indigenous Histories through Three Graphic Histories
From November 4-November 30, the Indigenous History Month Exhibit on the first floor lobby of the Frederick E. Berry Learning Commons will feature graphic histories by Joe Sacco, Gord Hill, and Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. Throughout November, all three authors will join us via Zoom to discuss their work with the Salem State University community. Lunch and refreshments will be provided!
Gord Hill (he/him) is an author and illustrator whose previous books include The 500 Years of Indigenous Resistance Comic Book (Arsenal Pulp Press; featured in the exhibit) and The Anti-Capitalist Resistance Comic Book (Arsenal Pulp Press). He is a member of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation, whose territory is located on northern Vancouver Island and adjacent mainland in the province of "British Columbia." He has been involved in Indigenous people's and anti-globalization movements since 1990. He will join us for a Zoom conversation in Library 209.
Participants are welcome to join us in person or on Zoom.
Literary Pumpkin Festival - 3-5 pm
Create pumpkins based on a book of your choice!
Exploratory Fireside Chats (Session 3): Gratefulness - 3-5 pm
Take a pause to reflect on what you're thankful for. This easygoing conversation with faculty will explore the value of gratitude in everyday life, including how to appreciate where you are while considering where you want to go—academically and beyond. Enjoy warm cocoa or cookies and good company in a welcoming, low-risk setting open to all students, sponsored by the Exploratory Program.
Mario Kart Tournament - 5-8 pm
Explore Mario Kart World through our final tournament of the fall semester! Whether you are new to the game or want to challenge yourself against the best from the school, our Mario Kart Tournament is a great environment to meet new people.
Every Age, Every Ability 5-6:30 pm
Renee D'Antuono, MSOT, CRDS, PDI - Owner DriveRx, LLC
Maria Parker, OTD, MSOT - Carfit
Twyla Fink, OTD, MSOT -Carfit
Learn about Clinical Driving Evaluations, Adaptive Driving Training, and Readiness to Drive Assessments and the CarFit program established by AARP and AOTA.
November Civic Dinner: Bullying Prevention - 6-8 pm
Please join us for an evening of food, networking, and learning from local advocates engaged in bullying prevention work. Leaders will share with us information about their role in this advocacy work, provide insight on resources and relevant legislation, and share their current advocacy efforts. They will also provide feedback on how students can be effective advocates for this important social issue.
Thursday, November 13
The American Eugenics Movement and Its Afterlives - 9-2:30 pm
When we think of eugenics, our minds usually turn to Nazi Germany and the horrors of the T4 program and the Holocaust. We tend to overlook the profound impact of eugenic ideologies and practices on US history, including in New England, which was a center of US eugenic activity. From anti-miscegenation laws to immigration restrictions to involuntary sterilization laws, eugenic practices were widely adopted across the United States, often serving as exemplars for National Socialist ideologues. Eugenic principles and practices also had a profound influence on the field of education, shaping a range of practices that continue to this day.
Please join CHGS staff, Dr. Daniel Martinez HoSang (Yale University) alongside Marco Cenabre and A’Lexus Williams, New Haven Connecticut teachers and members of the Anti-Eugenics Collective at Yale (AECY), for a workshop on the history of the American eugenics movement where we will explore strategies and resources that can be used to teach this topic effectively.
School districts wishing to send teams of teachers, as well as individual teachers wishing to learn more about the workshop, associated fees, and to reserve a spot, should contact us at chgs@salemstate.edu.
Book Launch Party for Dawn Stahura - 4:30-5:30 pm
Educating with Empathy is about a way of teaching the research process that incorporates storytelling, spirituality, critical creativity, healing work, witnessing, and social justice. It's about shifting proximities of power to make space for the students in the room. Inside this book, you will find woven throughout my story, instruction ideas, community-building techniques, and critical creativity activities to use in the classroom, wherever your classroom may be. By sharing how the research and creative process actually look, it gives students the permission to stumble, make mistakes, make numerous attempts, and ultimately create something meaningful.
2025 Northeast Regional Educators Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - 6:30-8:30 pm
The Friends of the McKeown School of Education and Alumni Association and Foundation of Salem State University cordially invite you to join us as we induct four new members into the Northeast Regional Educators Hall of Fame.
Established in 2013, the mission of the Northeast Regional Educators Hall of Fame is to honor and recognize exemplary leaders, past and present, in the field of education for their dedication, contributions and service to their profession.
Guests are invited to join us for a cocktail hour and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by the induction ceremony.
Friday, November 14
SGS Scholar's Toolkit - 12-1 pm
Your work and research are important, and so is your ability to communicate to others what it is that you do and why it matters. Designed for graduate students from all disciplines, this session is your guide to translating complex work into a compelling, impactful message for a wide range of audiences. You will learn to:
• Understand why it's important to be able to communicate effectively with different stakeholders
• Identify your audience and what they care about so that you plan your message with your audience in mind
• Craft a clear, compelling message that highlights your work's impact
Weekend - November 15-16
Salem Paranormal & Horror Convention - 12-6 pm
Special Guests, psychics, vendors, horror merch, live music and more!
Intramural Softball Day Tournament - 10 am-6 pm
Grab your glove and come down to Alumni Field for our one-day softball tournament! We will use slow-pitch rules and games are played 10v10. This is a great opportunity to try out the game before our full-length season in the spring!
The start time for this event is subject to change based on how many teams are registered.
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