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Salem State University Monthly Alumni & Friends Newsletter
JANUARY 2020
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SPOTLIGHT: Join the Alumni Association's New Book Club!
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Are you an avid reader? The Salem State University Alumni Association has launched a virtual book club through PBC Guru! Connect with other alumni from anywhere in the world and enjoy reading different books in a virtual community!

We are excited to announce we have chosen “The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business” by Charles Duhigg for our first book.. In the book, Charles explains why habits exist and how they can be changed. By understanding how habits work, we can transform our businesses, our communities and our lives.

Interested in joining? Participation is free and you can register online! The only cost is the book itself. Contact the Alumni Relations office at alumni@salemstate.edu or 978.542.7530 for more information.

2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Naples, Florida parade marchers
Salem State Takes on the Sunshine State!

With an Alumni and Friends Potluck Dinner just around the corner on January 27, it’s that time of year again, and we’re excited to visit and celebrate with all of our Vikings in Florida!

There are many other events in February and March as well, you don’t want to miss out on the fun!

Learn more

ServeUP volunteers building stairs
Support ServeUP Puerto Rico!

Salem State University students have the incredible opportunity to travel to Puerto Rico for an alternative spring break trip experience with ServeUp. They will be working with a non-profit, disaster relief organization, Saint Bernard’s Project, to rebuild lives through rebuilding homes.

Consider making a donation to help make this trip possible!

How to help!

Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.!
array of Martin Luther King Jr awards at ceremony

The Salem State University Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award is given annually to a Salem State student, alumna/us, faculty member, and staff or administrator for their outstanding and significant contributions to the cause of freedom, justice, peace and equality. Nominate someone by January 17!

Join us for the 30th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation on January 27! We can’t wait to hear from keynote speaker Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, a New York Times bestselling author and the founding director of The Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University in Washington, D.C.

Upcoming Events
JAN
27

Salem State's 30th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation
11 am-2 pm, Sophia Gordon Center, North Campus, Salem
Learn more about this exciting event!

JAN
28

Friends of the School of Social Work Workshop
5:30-8:30 pm, Stonewood Tavern, 139 Lynnfield St., Peabody
Learn more about this great professional education program.

FEB
18
Business Etiquette Dinner  5:30-8 pm, Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq West, Salem  
Learn more about this critical first step to making the right impression.

 

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