Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

All are welcome to participate in all DEI programs and events.

Easter Break

We wish you a safe, relaxing, and reflective Holy Week.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee encourages you to participate in the 2025 Survey, an important way we can take a collective pulse on our community's views on inclusivity and help in our efforts to measure and report on climate at the University. Please review your email and complete the survey to the best of your abilities, and contact dei@shu.edu with any questions or concerns. The survey is voluntary, and the results are confidential. The survey is conducted every other year and provides insight to help us plan for future programming, workshops, and events to enhance inclusion efforts on campus.

Featured Events

World Leaders Forum - President of the 79th UN General Assembly
April 16, University Center, Chancellor’s Suite
Seton Hall proudly welcomes His Excellency Ambassador Philemon Yang, as part of the World Leaders Forum speaker series. Hosted by the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Ambassador Yang will discuss his priorities as President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. RSVP here. 

Brain, Mind and Soul
April 16, Bethany Hall
Neuroscientific and psycho-spiritual insights into healing. Lecture and lunch. Free and open to the public.

2025 Petersheim Academic Exposition
Bethany Hall, April 22 –April 26
This annual celebration of scholastic accomplishments involves the entire Seton Hall University community, including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, administrators, and staff from various disciplines.

Earth Day Picnic
April 22, University Green
Help Seton Hall celebrate the bounty of our wonderful planet on Earth Day! Join us for a free vegetarian picnic on the Green. Sign up below and feel free to bring a friend!

Navigating the Higher Ed Landscape
April 24, University Center 209
Today's higher ed landscape is more complex than ever. If you've wondered what an executive order is and what it is not or questioned various lawsuits challenging these orders, come and hear from campus members on these topics and more. Campus resources will be shared, and light refreshments will be available. Please RSVP.

Philosophy Talk: “What Immigration Law? Refugees, Incompliance and the Rule of Law”
April 30, University Center, Chancellor’s Suite
The Department of Philosophy will host Ariana Peruzzi, Ph.D., who will give a talk entitled “What Immigration Law? Refugees, Incompliance and the Rule of Law.” All are welcome. Please join us for this thought-provoking and timely lecture, followed by a Q & A session.

Campus Inclusion Center
University Center, Room 209

The learning space promotes inclusion, belonging, collegiality, and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and administrators. The space is open Monday - Friday from noon - 5 p.m. All are welcome. For ideas, suggestions, partnerships, and event requests, email campusinclusion@shu.edu and follow @shu_campusinclusion on Instagram to learn more.  

Know the Signs: Helping a Friend

Recognizing the signs that something is not quite right is the first step to getting help — whether it’s for yourself, or a friend. Seton Hall’s Great Minds Dare to Care website has a “Know the Signs” video series, showcasing what different emotions like sadness and depression or stress and anxiety may look like on yourself or your peers and how you can help.

Book Signing and Lecture With Ellen Scully (April 22, Lewis Hall)
Join us for a lecture and book signing with Ellen R. Scully, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Undergraduate Theology.

The Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE) aims to raise the Seton Hall community's awareness of social injustice by directly serving others. View and sign up for upcoming DOVE events.

Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration - Every Tuesday and Thursday, Chapel of the Immaculate Conception

"Can You Drink This Cup?" Accompanying the Lord Through Lent
Join the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology as we continue our Lenten tradition of daily meditations. This year, our daily email reflections will be inspired by Matthew 20: 22-23, "Can You Drink This Cup?"

We also acknowledge … 

Coming Soon - Easter

At Seton Hall, we are committed to being a safe, supportive, and inclusive living and learning environment that fosters academic, spiritual, and personal growth. Your health, safety, and success are paramount in all we do.

Please also take time to review our campus resources:

The DEI Committee is responsible for helping to cultivate and nurture a trusting and collaborative University community that educates and empowers all its members to advance equity, inclusion, and social justice on campus and in the wider world. Please fill out this form if you are interested in sharing events, initiatives, ideas, or looking to get involved.

Our partners at EAB have developed a robust resource center that brings together a vast library of best practice DEIJ research, tools, and insights dedicated to "helping college and university leaders cultivate diversity, foster inclusion, promote equity, and fight for justice for their students, faculty, staff, and communities." All Seton Hall community members have access to this free resource. To sign up for a free account, use your SHU email address at eab.com.  

If you are interested in helping to plan a heritage month, please see our Heritage Month Celebration webpage and contact us. Feel free to share your events with us here.

Please also join our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and our Heritage Month celebration planning committees. Get involved or email dei@shu.edu for more information.

Rev. Dr. John J. Ranieri
Director, University Honors Program
Thomas and Ruth Sharkey Professor of Humanities
Professor of Philosophy

Monica Burnette, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Services

Co-chairs, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee