Wednesday evening I started an exciting new journey as I attended my first meeting as a member of the Salem State University Alumni
Association Board of Directors. I am one of five new members-at-large each serving
two-year terms. Other new members Mary Bertrand
'13, Daphne Georges '10, Janet
Merriman '82, Timothy
P. Shea '83G, and Dr.
Hope M. Watt-Bucci and I join the sitting board members in service to fellow
alumni and the institution.
It is going to be a very exciting new academic year with lots of
opportunities for fellow alumni to join in celebration of our community. Events
for the Alumni Association start off strong with Athletes
Weekend. Kicking off the weekend beginning Friday evening September 25 is the Annual Celebration
of Giving.
The event is being held in the innovative multi-function rotunda
in the gorgeous new Viking Hall located at central campus. Salem State annual
donors, our Sullivan Society ($1,000+) donors, Alpheus Crosby Society members, consecutive year donors, and first-time donors will be honored.
Thank you to all who have contributed to the Campaign for Salem State University.
I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at this great event.
Athletes Weekend continues Saturday, September 26, with a
full day with the Alumni
Games followed by the Athletes BBQ. If you are an athletic alumni and would like to
join with former teammates in a spirited afternoon of competition on campus, check out the web page to
learn how you can participate.
Sunday, September 27, continues the action featuring a Fun
Run/Walk sponsored by St. Jeans
Credit Union. Join the Viking community for an exciting scenic run/walk
that explores the Salem State campus. If you haven’t been to campus recently,
you owe it to yourself to come and experience the amazing transformation. Visit the website to learn
how you can participate, get your commemorative t-shirt and join the post-race
BBQ.
Interested in helping? The Salem State University Alumni
Association can use your participation. We need people to man water stations, give
directions and join us for an enjoyable day. For information on how you may
help call or write (978.542.7530, alumni@salemstate.edu).
Thank you to St. Jean's Credit Union for your support of
this event and your commitment to the intuition and the Salem State University Alumni
Association. This is the second year St. Jean's Credit is sponsoring the Fun
Run/Walk and is part of their ongoing support for Salem State University Alumni
and the goals of the university.
Athletes Weekend concludes with the Alumni Athletes Golf
Tournament & Dinner. Interested alumni foursomes and individual player participants
can learn more at the
website.
Not a golfer? Join fellow alumni for the dinner.
There are many other things happening for fellow alumni who wish to be involved. For those Salem State University alumni interested in social work, nursing and occupational therapy, the month of September also features an event sponsored by the Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
On the evening of September 21, “An
interprofessional team of three educators from social work, nursing and
occupational therapy present the educational model they have developed
for graduate students at Salem State University. They will highlight the
students’ experience of the model as they apply it to practice settings where
care coordination is critical.” Please visit the
website for more information.
September is just the beginning of a jam packed year of
events. Highlights for the alumni community
include October starting off in true Salem style on October 1, with participation in the Haunted
Happenings Parade:
o
Gather - Shetland Park 29 Congress Street, Salem
5-6 pm Arrival
6:30 pm Parade Start
5-6 pm Arrival
6:30 pm Parade Start
o
Viking Pride After Party
7:30-9:30 at the Salem Wax Museum
288 Derby Street
Salem
7:30-9:30 at the Salem Wax Museum
288 Derby Street
Salem
Later alumni events in 2015 include:
- an opportunity to meet the Director Center for Civic Engagement, Monday, October 5, 2015 11 am-1 pm, MLK Room, Ellison Campus Center;
- the School of Graduate Studies Open House takes place Saturday, October 17, 10 am-12 pm, Central Campus;
- School of Social Work Open House is Monday October 19, 4 pm– 8 pm, 287 Lafayette Street, Salem;
- #GivingTuesday is Tuesday, December 2; and
- the annual Salem State University Alumni Association Holiday Party is Thursday, December 3, 4 pm– 8 pm.
I hope to see many of my fellow alumni at these upcoming events and over
the next two years of my tenure as Salem State University Alumni Association
Board of Directors member-at-large.
Best regards,
Guy
Guy
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