In order to keep the Sherman Center community connected, we use the online communication platform called Slack. This page will help you get more acquainted to Slack and our workspaces.

Overview

Once you become a member of the Sherman Center community, you will receive a link to join the Sherman Center Slack workspace. As of Fall 2020, the Sherman Center workspace administrator is Ted Johnson, Sherman Director. Generate's channels are monitored by the Generate Executive Director and Operations Director. Forge’s channels are monitored by the Forge Executive Director.

In Slack, the workspace is the central point of communication for the community. The workspace is divided into unique channels. Refer to the Slack official website for more in-depth instructions for setting up your account and navigating Slack.

Resources Library

Customizing your account

• [ ] Update your profile picture! (Ideally your profile photo is a picture of just you and is close to your face so people can recognize you)
• [ ] Include your preferred pronouns (he/him, she/her, they/them) in your "Display name" if you feel comfortable doing so
• [ ] Update the "What I do" section with the Sherman Center program that you're a part of
  • [ ] Also feel free to include the name of your venture or particular role within your program
• [ ] If you're comfortable doing so, add your phone number, LinkedIn, and social media accounts to your profile so other people can connect with you
• [ ] In the Preferences menu, adjust your Notification Settings to your liking

Channels to keep and eye on

🚨 Important default channels 🚨

• #all-events-and-activites
  • Central source of information about events open to the entire Sherman Center community
• #all-health-and-wellness
  • Information related to Northeastern's new COVID-19 policies, mental, emotional, and physical health, and more
• #all-sherm-announcements
  • All important Sherman Center related announcements that are relevant to the entire community
• #all-shout-outs
  • Give shout outs and recognition to members of the Sherman Center community