Campus Belonging & Community Committee

As we close out Black History month and begin Women’s History month, we remember Pearl Crosby Smith, the first Black female student to graduate from Seton Hall University School of Law.

Black History Month 2026 continues with the following events and activities:

Ramadan

Lunar New Year

Lenten Season

We continue this good work through the goals of our Strategic Plan and the For All, Forever comprehensive campaign—growing together as a community grounded in mission, belonging, and care for one another. 

All are welcome to participate in all programs and events.  

Campus Events

Hip Hop and Spoken Word Therapy
February 25
This workshop will describe the need for culturally sustaining forms of school counseling in research and practice, illustrating how Hip-Hop culture can be effectively integrated into comprehensive school counseling.

Ukraine’s People Revealed
February 25
Join us to explore a new exhibit of 26 early eighteenth-century paintings depicting Ukrainian society, followed by a curator talk by Nathaniel Knight.

The Career Center Presents: Empower Her 2026
February 25
Join us for an empowering roundtable discussion focused on the experiences of women in the workplace, where everyone is welcome to connect, learn, and inspire one another.

More events:

SAB Presents

Campus Inclusion Events

For Black History month our theme and room display is all about Black Inventors. We have tools to build; stop by and build a great invention! We will vote on Wednesday, Feb 25, to pick the best invention and award a prize. We are open Mon-Fri 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. 

St. Paul, Women and the Practice of HospitalitySt. Paul, Women and the Practice of Hospitality
February 23
Join the Preaching as Hospitality Formation Program for “Welcoming the Word: St. Paul, Women and the Practice of Hospitality” a Many Faces of Hospitality evening of reflection!

Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
Every Tuesday and Thursday, Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Take a break from the day and spend some time in quiet prayer with Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. 

Moonlight Mercy
Every Wednesday, Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Join us for music, prayer, confessions, adoration, and quiet time. All are welcome!

South Orange Village is proud to honor Black History Month alongside the entire community with monthlong events.

Erasing Borders Run: Join South Orange residents on February 28 for a powerful guided run/walk exploring the historic borders that shaped South Orange, and how those boundaries have impacted African Americans over the past 150 years. Each route is approximately 3.1 miles (5K) and highlights meaningful locations and landmarks tied to the African American experience in Essex County.

The SOMA Middle East Muslim Association is a community group based in the South Orange/Maplewood area of New Jersey, dedicated to supporting local Muslim families, promoting cultural understanding, and celebrating holidays like Ramadan.

Prayer Times in South Orange, NJ

South Orange Downtown & SOPAC

Maplewood Arts & Culture & SOMA

Newark Downtown District & NJPAC

Nutley Events & Clifton Events
Montclair, NJ, will hold a community-led dragon parade through downtown on February 22. The parade is open to all and free to attend, but capacity is limited, so advance registration is required.

Coming Soon – March is Women’s History month; March 2 – 7 is Spring break; International Women’s Day Events is March 9.

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:

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.

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, Campus Belonging and Community Committee