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We Are Salem - May 5, 2021

We Are Salem - May 5, 2021

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The 2020-2021 Academic Year Draws to a Close

Wow. What a year it has been. I don’t think any of us knew quite what the 2020–2021 academic year would be like, and I am so delighted and proud of all our collective hard work over this past year. We have reached the end of a full year of remote learning and have done so successfully. While it may not be what any of us wanted, I am impressed and humbled by the entire Salem College community’s ability to come together during an extremely difficult time to forge a campus community in a virtual space. The word “unprecedented” has perhaps been overused during the pandemic, but that’s because it is apt. We have not confronted anything else quite like this in our lifetimes.

We are looking forward to this Saturday, May 8, when we will be celebrating the Class of 2021 at their Commencement. We are thrilled to be able to hold an in-person ceremony at Truist Stadium (home of the Winston-Salem Dash baseball team) and can’t wait to honor the graduates and welcome their friends and family. You can find a full list of Commencement Week events on or website. You will be able to watch Commencement via a livestream. Information on how to access the livestream will be posted on the website.

We are also excited about planning a celebration for the Class of 2020, who were not able to have an in-person ceremony last spring, during the 2021–2022 academic year. We will send more information on this event at a later date.

In just under four months, we will be welcoming students back to the Salem campus for the first time in nearly a year and a half. I feel safe in speaking for the faculty and staff when I say that we can’t wait for all of us to be together again as an in-person community. We will reunite in August as stronger and more resilient people.

As we end this semester, I wish you all well in whatever your endeavors are this summer. I hope you find time to relax and rejuvenate. After this unique and at times stressful year, you’ve earned the right to pause in satisfaction of all of your achievements in 2020–2021.

Daniel Prosterman
Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Dean of the College
Associate Professor of History and Race and Ethnicity Studies
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Finishing Strong

The end of the school year is one of the busiest, most stressful times of the year. Exams, spring fever, events, final projects, grading—the home stretch is a doozy. And on top of that, add COVID-19 to the mix. While it can be easy for students and the campus community to mentally slide into summer, here are a few ideas for how you can make summer months truly memorable, impactful, and manageable.

Reflection is what takes our learning experiences and cements them as lasting impressions. It is a practice that gives you a chance to reflect and assess your progress and determine what the next steps are.

At the end of a school year, it is crucial to not leave dangling the hard work and efforts of the year by simply heading off into summer. Take time to provide authentic reflection activities that will help you to really think about the past year and what’s to come.

The valuable lessons learned during this school year are tools that you will always be able to pull out of your toolbox. The virtual experience, including Zoom fatigue, allowed you to be more independent and focused without all the distractions that come with being on campus.

Over the summer break take time to “Recalculate your GPS” as we all prepare to return to campus. We are all looking forward to being together again!

Robin Campbell
Director of Counseling Services
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Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition

This past weekend, three studio art seniors—Augusta Graham, Haley Hutchens, and Spencer Williams—installed and exhibited their Senior Thesis work in the galleries of the Elberson Fine Arts Center to a very intimate audience made up of immediate family members and faculty advisors.

Following proper COVID-19 safety protocols and with the support of Dr. Maria Robinson, three separate viewings were scheduled throughout the weekend.

Please celebrate with us and congratulate these wonderful artists for their hard work and resilience through these exceptional times. Check out their work, including their artist’s statements, on the Elberson Salem Fine Arts Facebook page (@salemfineartscenter).

You can link directly to their individual artist statements and artwork on Facebook:
Augusta Graham
Spencer Lanning
Haley Hutchens
 
Rosa D. Otero
Art, Art History, and Design Department Chair
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Salem Athletics Announces 2020–2021 Awards

Salem College put the finishing touches on the 2020–2021 athletic season on Tuesday, May 4 by recognizing five student-athletes for their academic contributions throughout the year.

Distinguished Student Athletes with 4.0 GPAs

An award given to sophomores, juniors, and seniors with GPAs of 4.0. 

Alyssa Ingle – Junior
Haley McDonough – Junior
Jordan Tomberlin – Sophomore

Scholar-Athlete of the Year

The Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award is given to the sophomore, junior, or senior letter-winner with the highest cumulative grade point average who has attended Salem for a minimum of two full-time semesters. The winner of this award for the 2020–2021 athletic season is senior Olivia Kleven.

Jess Byrd Scholar-Athlete of the Year

The Jess Byrd Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award was established in 1984 to honor a distinguished professor, Jess Byrd, and to recognize a graduating senior who has attained a strong academic record and exhibited qualities of sportsmanship, athletic ability, and leadership. This year’s Jess Byrd Scholar-Athlete of the Year winner is Kathryn O’Connell. 

To read more about these awards and these distinguished athletes visit the Salem Spirits website.

Jon Cole
Sports Communications & Marketing Director
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