Dear Sharks, 

Welcome back! 🌸 We hope you had a wonderful winter break and can't wait to have you back on campus. A special welcome to our new Sharks who are joining us this semester!

Join us for a variety of activities and social gatherings to ease back into the start of a new academic year. As always, our team is here to guide and support you as the semester gets underway. Please reach out and connect with us! 

We look forward to seeing you all soon! 🦈

Rae-Anne Butera 

Vice President for Student Engagement & Dean of Students

January Welcome Week Events 🍩

Donuts and Affirmations

Tuesday, January 21 | 9:30 am - 1 pm

Start your semester off right and stop by the Common Grounds for free donuts and positive affirmations!

Annual Welcome Back Commuter Puzzle Party

Tuesday, January 21 | 11:30 am - 1 pm

Kick off the semester with some puzzles and a cereal bar in the REEF Center!

Just Dance Party

Wednesday, January 22 |  5:00 - 6:30 pm

Get ready to dance! Come to the CLE Suite to kick off the semester with a Just Dance Party! Participation is completely optional.

January Coffee Shop ☕

Thursday, January 23 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Hosted by the REEF Center at the Fens Tables outside of A-075 - join us for coffee and conversation!

View Boston at The Pru

Thursday, January 23 | 6:00 pm

Purchase tickets for $7 on Campus Connect!

Ice Skating at The Frog Pond

Friday, January 24 | 5:30 - 7 pm

This event is $5 and covers the cost of admission and your skates! Tickets will be available for pick-up in the CLE starting Tuesday 1/21. Group will be leaving Simmons at 5 pm. 

View Boston at The Pru

Friday, January 24 | 7:00 pm

Purchase tickets for $7 on Campus Connect!

Bingo Night

Saturday, January 25 | 7 - 9 pm

Join us in the Alumnae Hall for a night of Bingo and win some themed baskets filled with items you might grab on your target run.

Spring Connections Carnival | Join a Student Org!

The Student Government Association is organizing a Spring Connections Carnival! 

Join us in the Common Grounds on Wednesday, January 29 from 3:30 to 5 pm and come meet the many

student-run organizations here at Simmons! We'll also be providing popcorn, ice-cream, and treats. No registration is required - just swing by. 

2025 Simmons Soirée at the Renissance Hotel

Join us for a night of dancing, food, and fun at the annual Simmons Soirée: Under the Stars ✨ on Saturday, February 8 from 6:00 - 11:00 PM! This year's Soirée is being held at the scenic Renaissance Boston Seaport Hotel overlooking the Boston Harbor. 

Tickets are $40 and include entrance, food, and fun! A cash bar is available for students 21+; debit/credit is accepted. Tickets are on sale until February 1, 2025. Students may purchase up to 2 tickets each.

This student-led event is hosted by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). Please email CAB at [email protected] with any questions!

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