Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is observed annually in May to celebrate the contributions that generations of AAPIs have made to American history, society, and culture in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian/Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. The theme for 2025 is "A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience," which recognizes leaders who have laid the foundation for future generations to thrive and adapt.
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Jewish American Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month is an annual observance to celebrate Jewish American heritage and culture.
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Master of Arts (M.A.) of Jewish-Christian Studies Since 1975, this program has taught students the history, theology, ethics, and scriptures of the Jewish and Christian faiths. Students develop a critical awareness of the relationship between Jews and Christians — and learn to address complex religious, ethical, and social issues to promote justice and peace.
- Seton Hall Hillel -The Hillel Student Organization aims to unify and build a strong foundational community for Jewish students on Seton Hall's campus and provide a positive atmosphere through educational, social, religious, cultural, and community programming.
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The Jewish Law Students Association (JLS) strives to meet the needs and interests of Seton Hall's Jewish law students and enhance their law school experience.
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Certificate of Jewish-Christian Studies - The Department of Religion offers a graduate certificate (12 credits) in Jewish-Christian Studies. Studies build critical academic bases for understanding Christians and Jews historically and phenomenologically.
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Jewish-Christian Studies Seton Hall offers both a Certificate and an M.A. in Jewish-Christian Studies.
- The Sister Rose Thering Fund (SRTF) for Education in Jewish-Christian Studies is a community outreach program for the graduate program of Jewish-Christian studies at Seton Hall University.
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Haitian Heritage Month
Haitian Heritage Month is an annual celebration of Haitian American heritage and culture.
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Haitian Organization Promoting Education - H.O.P.E. stands for Haitian Organization Promoting Education. Through this organization, we strive to break the misconceived stereotypes of Haitians.
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West Indian Student Organization- WISO serves as a support to students of West Indian descent and strives to promote awareness of West Indian culture through programs and events on campus. WISO also works with other West Indian Organizations on other campuses to keep abreast of information that affects the West Indian community as well as alongside other minority organizations on campus in being the voice of minority students.
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Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This day brings attention to mental health issues and helps reduce stigma.
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Counseling and Psychological Services offers a wide range of therapeutic services designed to foster the psychological health and well-being of our students to help them thrive, develop, and achieve academic and personal success.
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National Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day
Monday, May 26, is Memorial Day, which honors the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed annually on the last Monday of May.
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National Military Appreciation Month is designated to honor past and present military members and their families.
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Older Americans Month
In 1963, Older Americans Month was established. This May diversity month celebrates Americans over 65 and how they contribute to society in the U.S. When it was founded, only 17 million Americans had reached their 65th birthday, and about a third of those people lived in poverty. Acknowledging their contributions and creating programs to meet their needs is critical to ensuring everyone is cared for.
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Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month is dedicated to raising awareness about communication disorders and the importance of speech, language, and hearing health. This month-long observance aims to educate the public about the impact of communication disorders on quality of life and to encourage those experiencing difficulties to seek help.
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Seton Hall University will celebrate its 169th baccalaureate commencement ceremony on Monday, May 19, at the Prudential Center. Delivering the commencement keynote address is outgoing Provost and Senior Executive Vice President Katia Passerini, Ph.D.
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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 search your email for "2025 Survey" with a unique link 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.
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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.
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UPitchNJ Statewide Startup Competition - May 1
The Seton Hall Community is invited to attend the 10th annual UPitchNJ, an innovative statewide collegiate business model competition showcasing Garden State's top young talent, which will be held Friday, May 2, at Rutgers University in New Brunswick.
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Seton Hall Theatre Presents Peter and the Starcatcher (SOPAC) - May 1 – 3
Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). Tickets are free at the door or can be purchased for $5 in advance on SOPAC's website.
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A Wartime Conversation with Young Ukrainians - May 6
"Between a Rock and a Hard Place: A Conversation with Ukrainian Students" is a virtual conversation with a group of Ukrainian students from the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine.
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Diversity Reading Group (May 9)
Join the Diversity Reading Group for a discussion of Lost Bread. Drawing on the remarkable events of her own life, renowned author and Holocaust survivor Edith Bruck tells the story of Ditke, a young Jewish girl living in Hungary during World War II. The discussion will be led by Gabriella Romani, Professor of Italian.
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Show your Pirate Pride! We welcome anyone wearing SHU blue or SHU apparel on Fridays to say hello, take a photo, and pick up a piece of candy from the University Center Information Desk. SHU Blue Fridays will take place on all Fridays when the University is open. Be sure to rep your blue. GO PIRATES!
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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.
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May 4: Third Sunday of Easter
- May 11: Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday)
- May 13: Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
- May 18: Fifth Sunday of Easter
- May 25: Sixth Sunday of Easter
- May 29: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
- May 31: Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Take a break from the day and spend some time in quite prayer with Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
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May 5: Cinco de Mayo
- May 11: Mother's Day
- May 12: Vesak (Buddha Day)
- May 15: Global Accessibility Awareness Day
- May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
- May 19: Malcolm X's Birthday
- May 21: World Day for Cultural Diversity
- May 30: World MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Day
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May 4 Freewalkers All Oranges historic walk is an 8-9 mile journey back in time through charming neighborhoods and landmarks in East, West, South, and just Orange! This walk will start and end in South Orange and is FREE for anyone who wants to participate.
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