Important Event Cancellation Announcement
Salem State University Alumni Relations has decided to cancel all Alumni Weekend events for 2020. It was a difficult decision, knowing how enjoyable getting together with your classmates and friends is each year. We are in the process of determining the best course of action going forward for all of our events and hope you understand that we are committed to the health and safety of everyone coming to campus or an alumni relations sponsored off-campus event. Stayed tuned.
Read more about Salem State’s response to the outbreak.
Thursday, June 7
The Reunion Society Reception
6 pm
Hawthorne Hotel Ballroom
Salem
Did you graduate during or before 1968? Then you are a member of the Reunion Society! Please help us kick off Alumni Weekend at our exclusive Reunion Society Reception, generously hosted by Claire and Henry Dembowski ’60, ‘62G. Only members of the Reunion Society are invited to this celebratory event. This is a wonderful opportunity to socialize and catch up with friends and society fellows.
The Reunion Society Reception is complimentary for members.
Friday, June 8
Youth At Risk Conference
8 am - 4 pm
O’Keefe Complex
Join us for the 18th Annual Youth at Risk Conference (YAR) at Salem State University. Featuring over 35 workshops, program exhibitions and networking opportunities, this event is a must for all those working with youth at risk. Registration will be open in April at salemstate.edu/YAR.
YAR Alumni Networking Reception
3:45 - 5 pm
Multipurpose Gym, O’Keefe Center
Mingle over light food and drinks with fellow alumni and current student attendees of YAR, immediately following the conference.
YAR alumni networking reception is complimentary for all Salem State University alumni.
The Class of 1968 50th Reunion Dinner
5:30 pm Shuttle from Atlantic Hall, Central Campus
6 pm Reception and Dinner
Kernwood Country Club
Salem
The Class of 1968 50th Reunion Planning Committee has a wonderful evening planned, filled with dinner, dancing and reminiscing. Help us celebrate this milestone reunion with your classmates. The night begins with a cocktail hour and open bar, followed by a dinner, special presentations, photo opportunities, and much more!
$50 per person
Complimentary for Veterans. Veterans who register online use promo code VETERAN to receive the discount.
Saturday, June 9
Global Day of Service
The Global Day of Service celebrates and mobilizes the thousands of alumni, students, parents, employees, and friends of Salem State who wish to improve their communities through service. Give back to your local, national and international communities while reconnecting with with alumni during this unique opportunity. Family and friends are encouraged to join. Refreshments will be on hand at each site. All volunteers are welcome complimentary.
Volunteer locations:
- 8 am Habitat For Humanity, Lawrence (full-day commitment)
- 8:30 am Northeast Arc Adopt-A-House, 28 Linden Street, Salem
Tours of Campus
1 - 2 pm and 2 - 3 pm
Starbucks, Viking Hall, Central Campus
Climb on board to join your fellow Vikings for a trip down memory lane and look at what’s new and ahead for our ever-evolving campus. See how Salem State has transformed into the region’s prominent public university.
Complimentary.
Trolley Rides through Downtown Salem
3 - 5 pm
Departing from the
Salem State Bookstore, Central Campus
Relive the fun of Salem with a trolley ride through the Witch City. Revisit old haunts like Pickering Wharf, Salem Willows and Winter Island. See how downtown Salem has changed since your time as a student at Salem State.
Tickets are $10.
Veterans Center Open House
4 - 6 pm
2nd Floor, Ellison Campus Center
Come see the Salem State Veterans Affairs Center and learn more about all the programs and opportunities available to our Viking Veterans!
Complimentary.
1970’s Reunion
4 - 6 pm
Commuter Lounge, Ellison Campus Center
Did you graduate in the 1970s? Come back and enjoy a complimentary reception with other alumni and share stories about your favorite times as a student at Salem State. Then, join us at POMP18!
1970's Reunion is complimentary then join us as an Early Bird for POMP18 and pay only $25. Online use promo code EARLYBIRD before April 30 and get $5 off.
6 - 9 pm
McKeown Plaza, North Campus
Last year, the Party on McKeown Plaza welcomed more than 400 alumni and friends to celebrate under the stars. Join us this year and enjoy reunion tents, lawn games, food trucks, beer, wine, and live entertainment by multi-award winning New England band Felix Brown Band. Families and the public are welcome.
POMP18 and Reunion pricing:
$30 per person 21 and over
$20 per person under 21
$20 class of 2018
Under 5 - Free
*Register online before April 30 to take advantage of the early bird rate of $5 off. Use promo code EARLYBIRD.
Reunion Row
Reunion Row will be comprised of tents with hundreds of alumni, spanning many different affinity groups. Groups will be provided a tent, seating and banner; the rest is up to them! Groups are encouraged to decorate the interior and exterior of their tent to showcase their group and ignite spirit. Reunion Row will be the primary social area of POMP18, providing alumni with a chance to gather with their peers and most importantly, have fun! Visit one or all of the participating reunion groups listed below!
- Admission Ambassadors: Who knows, maybe you’ll see YOUR admissions tour guide!
- Athletics: We welcome current and former athletes and coaches back to campus for a special night of memories.
- Bertolon Business School Alumni Network: Come meet other business alumni and network, network, network!
- Criminal Justice: With a fully-funded Sean A. Collier ’09 Memorial Scholarship, we invite criminal justice alumni, faculty and friends to join us for a night of celebration in Sean’s honor.
- Honors: Mingle with fellow Commonwealth Honors Program graduates, faculty and friends as we celebrate the newly named Efrosine Yeannakopoulos Center.
- LASO/HAS: Join fellow Latin American Student Organization and Hispanic American Society alumni and friends at POMP 2018!
- Parents: Parents of current students are welcome to join our Parents Council for a night of mingling and fun.
- Student Leaders: Groups and clubs, orientation leaders and more! If you were a student leader during your time at Salem State, come back and spend some time with others who were too!
- Summer Bridge: Reconnect and reminisce with fellow Summer Bridge Academy participants, advisors, faculty, and friends.
Sunday, June 10
Jazz and Champagne Brunch
11 am
Marsh Dining Commons, Central Campus
Please join President John D. Keenan and friends of the university for an enjoyable Jazz and Champagne Brunch Celebration. Listen to live jazz and feast on your favorite brunch cuisine. Also, help celebrate our 2018 alumni award recipients. This event is open to the community, alumni, friends, faculty, and staff of Salem State.
$35 per person
Register.
All prices increase by $5 at the door the day of the events.