Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

I am pleased to announce our Charter Day celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 3 p.m. in the Event Room of the University Center.

Charter Day celebrates the founding of Seton Hall in 1856 and the granting of our charter by the New Jersey State legislature in 1861. It is a special annual opportunity to reflect on our history and purpose, our Catholic identity and mission.

This year's commemoration will include the presentation of the 2024 Bishop Bernard J. McQuaid Medal for Distinguished Service – awarded annually to long-serving employees for distinguished service and commitment to the University's mission – as well as the presentation of the 2024 President's Award for Student Service and recognition of our Servant Leader Scholars. Learn more.

Sincerely,

Erik

On Thursday, February 1 from 1-2:30 p.m. via Zoom, learn about basic concepts, approaches, strategies and resources about the creation, design and delivery of Canvas courses that are accessible to all students, including those with disabilities. Learn more and register.

Interim President Katia Passerini, Monsignor Joseph R. Reilly and Bernadette McVey attended a special audience with the Holy Father as part of "The Future of the Catholic University," a two-day conference commemorating the International Federation of Catholic University’s centenary. Learn more.

The University Libraries provides a host of data management, analysis and visualization services to students and faculty? Check out the Data Services webpage for more information.

Archive Acquisition of Seton Family Papers Brings Patroness' History to Life
Seton Hall recently received a generous donation of Seton family papers from the Sisters of Charity of New York. The Sisters took meticulous care of these valuable records from the 18th century and transcribed them for modern readers. The papers, which will be merged with the already-in residence Seton-Jevons papers (letters of Elizabeth Ann Seton’s grandchildren), are being digitized and in the near future, will be keyword searchable to increase accessibility. The papers include shipping documents from the famed Seton family mercantile business, and letters from Elizabeth Ann Seton’s relatives both before and after her lifetime. 

Jo Renee Formicola, Ph.D., Discusses Future of Our Democracy in New Book 
In her recent book, Joe Biden’s Policies on Abortion and Immigration: The Challenges of a Catholic President (October 2023, Rowman & Littlefield), Professor Jo Renee Formicola, Department of Political Science and Public Affairs, examines the policy challenges tied to President Biden’s self-identification as a liberal, a Catholic and a Democrat. The author of six books, Formicola has been teaching at Seton Hall University since 1989 and articulates Catholic moral and social teachings on these issues. She is a frequent speaker and writer on current world affairs, political systems, and the Church as regards Church-State relations.  

Grants Calendar on AI and Machine Learning
Hanover Research produces a bimonthly Grants Calendar centered on certain funding interests. The latest calendar reviews upcoming grant opportunities focused on AI and Machine Learning. View the calendar.

Follow the CFD blog to find out about upcoming events and initiatives. We also welcome your suggestions for workshops, speakers, and other events.

Events

Faculty Lunch-time Meet-up
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Faculty Section of the Pirate Dining Room

The Ethics of Contemplation: Erin Zoutendam, University Core Fellow
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., in Teams

SHU Meditates
Thursday, Feb. 8, 12:30. – 1 p.m., in Teams

Spring Humanities Colloquium: "Attention and the Infinite Mirror"
Speaker: D. Graham Burnett, Princeton University
Thursday, Feb. 8, 1 – 2 p.m., Beck Rooms

Annual MCEAS Lecture: "Youth and Reform in the Early US"
Abby Corcoran, Dissertation Fellow at the McNeil Center for Early American Studies
Feb. 13, 4 - 5 p.m., Beck Rooms

Diversity Reading Group: Elite Capture; How the Powerful Took Over Identity Politics (And Everything Else) 
Friday, Feb. 16, 9 - 10 a.m., in Teams

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Videos of recent CFD events can be found here: 
http://blogs.shu.edu/centerforfacultydevelopment/

Experience Meta Quest Virtual Reality (VR) 
Meta will be hosting a demonstration of their Meta Quest VR headset and Meta for Business capabilities. All faculty, staff and administrators are invited to stop by Space154 on Wednesday, February 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to experience VR firsthand and discuss how it can be used in both professional and academic settings.
Learn more and register for the Meta VR demonstration.

Fall in Love with Adobe Creative Cloud
Join the TLTC for an exciting week of Adobe workshops led by our expert Digital Media team. From Feb.12-15, join us daily from 12-1 p.m. in Walsh Library, Space154, to explore simple yet powerful creative techniques, and discover innovative ways to integrate Adobe Creative Cloud into your academic and professional work. Sign up for any or all sessions.

2023-2024 Traditional Faculty Innovation Grant Awardees
In partnership with the Faculty Senate IT Committee and the Center for Faculty Development, the TLTC is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023-2024 Faculty Innovation Grant. The selected projects exemplify the innovative use of technology for educational advancement, including the integration of Generative AI in the General Chemistry Laboratory, the exploration of history through 3D printing software and a hands-on game development initiative. View the 2023-2024 Faculty Innovation Grant awardees.

Applications Now Open: 2024 University Research Council
The 2024 University Research Council (URC) application cycle is now open! We invite you to explore this opportunity to receive support for your research endeavors. Program guidelines and the application form are available on the University Research Council sub-page of the OGRS website. The University Research Council offers assistance for summer stipend requests of up to $10,000 and research grants of up to $10,000 for use during the subsequent academic year. The application deadline for Summer 2024 is Monday, February 26, 2024, with awards expected by late April. Questions and submissions should be emailed to grantsoffice@shu.edu. 

Nominations for Faculty Excellence Awards Due January 31
Nominations for faculty excellence awards are due to sona.patel@shu.edu on January 31, 2024. Deans will designate college Researchers, Teachers, and Adjuncts of the Year and submit nominations for the Excellence and Innovation in Teaching 21st-Century Skills and Excellence in Service-Learning awards by the deadline. For more information about the requirements and eligibility for all awards, click here.

Call for Proposals: Conference on Women and Gender
The Women and Gender Studies Program is pleased to announce that the annual Seton Hall University Conference on Women and Gender will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024. We invite presenters exploring any aspect of women and gender from all fields—including the humanities, diplomacy, social sciences, mathematics, and experimental sciences—and all professions, including but not limited to business, law, health care, education, and non-profit administration, to submit either individual paper proposals or proposals for fully formed panels. The deadline for abstracts is February 5, 2024. Learn more and submit.