Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

As the semester winds down and we approach finals, I'd like to provide some commencement logistical details regarding transportation, volunteering to serve as a marshal and ordering academic attire.

For faculty, administrators and staff who need transportation to the Baccalaureate Commencement Ceremony at the Prudential Center on Monday, May 18, 2026, bus service from campus will be provided with prior registration. You will be asked to check-in upon arrival to the Recreation Center prior to boarding and present the confirmation email received upon registration.

If you are working as an academic marshal and do not wish to drive to the Prudential Center, your shuttle will leave Seton Hall from the Recreation Center at 6:15 a.m. sharp. If you are not working as a marshal, the bus will leave the Recreation Center at 7 a.m. sharp.

Buses for both groups will leave the Prudential Center at approximately 12:30 p.m. for the return trip to the South Orange Campus. Reserve your spot on the bus no later than Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and be sure to indicate on the form if you need a ride back to campus. Seats are on a first-come basis and are limited.

Faculty members planning to attend Commencement can order academic regalia or volunteer to serve as a marshal through the University Portal using the Commencement Attire and Marshal Sign-Up card: Order Attire/Volunteer. The deadline for completing the information is Monday, May 11, 2026. There is no charge to rent the attire, and distribution will take place in Bayley Hall.  You will be contacted by the Office of the Registrar once your attire is ready for pick-up.

Sincerely,
Erik

The 2026 Petersheim Academic Exposition, “Share, Honor, Unite,” is taking place this week through Saturday, April 25. Each day, students and faculty will showcase their work, highlighting the depth and diversity of scholarship across our community. The Exposition provides a meaningful opportunity to recognize academic achievement, engage with innovative research and celebrate the collaborative spirit that defines Seton Hall. We encourage you to attend and support these presentations, connect with presenters and take part in this celebration of our community’s scholastic accomplishments. View the schedule.

Congratulations to the outstanding faculty, administrators and students who were honored at the Charter Day Convocation this year. Photos from the event, as well as the livestream recording, can be found on Charter Day website.

April 22 is the start of Seton Hall Giving Day, and I hope you'll join the ninth annual fundraiser. Stop by the University Green between noon and 2 p.m. to enjoy complimentary soft-serve ice cream from The Scream Truck, connect with students and colleagues, and learn about the impact Giving Day has on our community. If you'd like to make a gift to the area of the University that means most to you, visit www.shu.edu/givingday. To help spread the word, visit www.shu.edu/advocate to download this year's social media graphics. Thank you for your support—all gifts made this year also count toward “For All, Forever: A Campaign for a Greater Seton Hall”.

Opening of “MUSE: A Student Exhibition”

Walsh Gallery, in partnership with the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, will be hosting an in-person student art exhibition. A tradition for decades until COVID, we are so happy to once again feature the talent of our student artists. MUSE: A Student Exhibition will run from April 22, 2026 - May 11, 2026. The Seton Hall community is welcome to visit the exhibition for free, including the Opening Reception at Walsh Gallery, 1st floor of Walsh Library on April 22, from 5 -7 p.m.

Reminder: Compliance Workshop

Thursday, April 23, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Walsh Library, Silent Study Room
Are you seeking grants and need to know more about compliance? Visit in person with Norma Rubio and Maria Alonso from the Office of Grants and Research during the 2026 Petersheim Academic Exposition. Compliance in research projects is critical to ensure ethical standards, participant safety, data integrity and adherence to legal regulations (federal, state, and institution). It protects against legal liability, funding loss, and severe damage to the researcher/institutional reputation. Proper compliance ensures that research is valid, safe and trustworthy.

Students Through Advising and Registration

Please continue meeting with students to answer course planning and registration questions. Proactively contact those with holds or registration issues to keep them on track. Consistent follow-up helps resolve barriers and ensures a smooth registration process.

⭐ Compass Super User of the Week
We are excited to recognize Sandra Lee from the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM) as this week’s Compass Super User! Sandra was the first to complete the new Advising Training in Canvas, demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional growth—just as we encourage in our students.

Reminder: Be sure to complete the training by May 18 as we continue to build our collective capacity to support student success.

Follow the CFD blog for more upcoming events and initiatives. We also welcome your suggestions for workshops and speakers, as well as requests for co-sponsorship of faculty-oriented events.

Faculty Lunch Time Meet-ups:
April 1 and 7, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Faculty section of the Pirate Dining Room

Fulbright Information Session
April 22, 2:30 - 3 p.m., on Teams

SHU Meditates
April 23, 12:30 - 1 p.m., in Teams

Mission Partners Presentations
April 23, 1 - 2 p.m., on Teams

Screening of "Hair" (1979)
April 23, 7 - 9 p.m.

Diversity Reading Series: The Gladioli Are Invisible: A Memoir
April 24, 9 - 10 a.m. on Teams

Reading of Laudate Deum
April 29, 2:15 - 3:15 p.m., University Green (Rain Location: Mooney Hall 329)

Faculty Lunch Time Meet-ups:
April 29, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Faculty section of the Pirate Dining Room

Podcast: Faculty Matters

Videos

Banner Maintenance: Sunday, April 26 
Banner will undergo planned maintenance on Sunday, April 26, beginning at 12:30 p.m. and lasting approximately five hours. During this time, Banner Admin Pages and Banner Self Service will be unavailable. Subscribe to the Seton Hall Statuspage for updates.

Upcoming Technology Workshops 
In addition to one-on-one support from your instructional design liaison, April workshops offered by the TLTC focus on integrating technology into teaching and showcasing student learning. All sessions are held in the Exploration or Maker Studio in the Innovation Hub.

Refresh Your Course Content with the Materials Makeover Lab 
Refine your instructional materials with hands-on support at the Materials Makeover Lab, offered Wednesday, April 22 at the Law School (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Room 436) and Thursday, April 23 at the South Orange campus (10 to 11:30 a.m., Exploration Studio). Bring your Word documents, slides, PDFs, videos, or other content and leave with clearer, more accessible, and student-friendly resources. Register for a Materials Makeover Lab session.

Save Time Grading with the SpeedGrader Comment Library 
Canvas SpeedGrader’s Comment Library allows you to store and reuse feedback across courses, helping streamline grading. Learn how to use the SpeedGrader Comment Library.

Student Travel Award: Applications Open for MSCHE
The Annual Conference of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), taking place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 10, 2026. The Office of the Provost will support a select number of student researchers with a Student Travel Award. You and your students can read more about prior recipients here and consider presenting. To apply for the award, students should complete a brief application by this May 8.

Call for Academies and Idea Hall Applications
The call for applications is now open for the Academies and Idea Hall initiatives. These programs provide seed funding to support innovative, high-impact projects that advance our academic mission and strengthen the student experience.

Consider how your ideas might benefit from these opportunities. Additional information and application details are available on the Innovation in Action page or contact Sona Patel at innovation@shu.edu if you have any questions or would like to consult about your application.