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Is winter over yet? Sigh…
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Happy Wednesday, everyone, and another non-Monday edition of our Spring, 2026, CHDCM newsletter! I hope that you all survived the blizzard and crazy snow that we received these past few days…and the additional amount that’s been falling this morning. I take some comfort in the old saying that if March comes in like a lion, it’ll go out like a lamb….better weather truly will be on the way, at least I hope!
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Beyond digging out of the snow, this Dean’s newsletter finds our College active, as always! Since our last newsletter, we’ve hosted another Undergraduate Open House, as well as a Graduate Open House, so our dedicated faculty, student ambassadors, graduate assistants, and administrators have welcomed hundreds of prospective Pirates and helped spread the good word about our amazing academic and co-curricular programs. Thanks to everyone who has helped represent and celebrate our community!
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But, as we all know, there is something else happening right now….midterms! I wish everyone well as they finish papers, projects and exams—or grade those papers, projects, and exams—and would just encourage all members of the CHDCM community, as always, to practice self-care in these hectic times. I know that Spring Break arrives at the end of this week, but as we navigate the exams that separate now from then, make sure that you’re taking time for self-care. These times of year can be taxing on mental health, so please don’t forget the support and resources that are available from the University: Students can find dedicated resources through Seton Hall’s Counseling and Psychological Services, available at (973) 761-9500. Campus Ministry is likewise available at (973) 761-9545. Employees may use the Employee Assistance Program by calling (877) 622-4327.
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With that, I invite you to read on, and enjoy the good news and shout outs from our CHDCM community. I wish you well for midterms, followed by a wonderful, restorative—and, hopefully, warmer—Spring Break!
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Dr. Bryan Crable
Founding Dean
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Congratulations to Dr. Jess Rauchberg, whose latest essay on platform authoritarianism and creator economies has been published in Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies! In the piece, she conceptualizes platform authoritarianism as the digital mediation and mobilization of authoritarian ideals within creative labor, challenging the self-optimizing rhetoric of aspiration in creator cultures and examining how offline politics seep into digital publics. Pre-prints are available online.
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Congratulations to Professor William Pace, whose dramatic short Inciting Incident has been selected as part of the closing night block of short films at this year’s Magnolia Independent Film Festival on Saturday, February 21st! Take a look at the trailer here.
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Student Organization Highlight |
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Higher Education Graduate Student Association
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The Higher Education Graduate Student Association (HEGSA) works to facilitate a fellowship of students who share solidarity in the common endeavor of earning a graduate degree in higher education. HEGSA serves its students by fostering community, enhancing academic growth, and expanding professional opportunities.
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HEGSA is launching the semester with several engaging events. On February 25 from 7 to 8:15 PM, attend “Writing Success,” featuring a panel of HRED students sharing practical writing strategies and insights. Additionally, weekly writing sessions begin Thursday, February 19, with more details to follow.
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Stay tuned for more monthly events as HEGSA fosters a semester of growth, connection, and community and email HEGSA@shu.edu to stay up to date!
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| Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Anthony came to the garden state to blossom in the world of media. With a passion for community, fashion, entertainment and journalism, Anthony is pursuing a communication degree with a plan to embark upon career in public relations.
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With a background in dance, he holds the historic title as the first male dancer of the Seton Hall Sapphires, dancing from his freshman through junior year. An ambitious student, Anthony is grateful to have walked in New York Fashion Week shows as a model, serve as a talent liaison and production assistant for red carpet events, including The New Jersey Hall of Fame ‘25 and Amazon Prime movie premieres.
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Certified to conduct Social and Behavioral research, Anthony studies relationships between social media and the music industry as both a student and content creator. The soon-to-be graduate is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Psi Co-Ed Business Fraternity. Proud of his Nigerian-Dominican heritage, Anthony is also affiliated with the African Student Association.
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As an active voice in the community, he serves as a news reporter for WSOU 89.5 College Radio, a feature writer for the Setonian and a Resident Assistant! Previously a campus tour guide and currently a marketing and communications intern for the Office of Admissions, he is grateful for the lessons and opportunities that the pirate ship has brought him. Anthony thanks The Hall for the consistent community support and professional development and encourages every student, past, present, and future to embrace college as an opportunity to share your story! Anthony is motivated by his family and personal life mantra to “lead with love & light”!
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| WSOU Sports Team Covers Football’s Biggest Stage
Two dedicated members of WSOU Sports, Joe Morales and Jack Pine, traveled to the Super Bowl through the Pirates in the Field program. Throughout the week, they covered daily media availability events and reported live from the big game itself. WSOU is incredibly proud to see WSOU and its students being selected and represented.
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Center for Sports Media News |
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Center for Sports Media Partners with Fox University for World Cup Campaign
The Center for Sports Media, in collaboration with the Department of Communication, Media and the Arts, is again participating in the Fox University program. Last year, a group of students produced a feature on the new men’s basketball practice facility. This year, Ralph Vacchiano’s Sports Reporting Class--with the help of Ernie Knewitz, a CHDCM alum and longtime Johnson & Johnson--is working on an engagement campaign for Fox’s coverage of the World Cup this summer. This is another excellent opportunity for our students, who will present to Fox executives on campus at the end of April. Stay tuned for more details.
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| Another CHDCM Student Featured at Big East Symposium
Good news! One other CHDCM student is part of the Big East symposium—Gianna Vaynberg. She is an elementary/special education/English major. Her research presentation is based on some research done with Dr. Mary Balkun related to her English major.
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Trending @SetonHall_CHDCM |
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South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) |
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Admission is always free to Seton Hall Theatre productions on the night of the event. Registration for performances at SOPAC is recommended. The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is located downtown at One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ 07079. For more information on SOPAC, visit www.sopacnow.org.
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| Cherish the Ladies
Cherish The Ladies is the acclaimed Grammy-nominated Irish-American supergroup renowned for spirited performances, beautiful vocals, and brilliant step dancing. A SOPAC favorite, they’ve enchanted audiences worldwide with a timeless celebration of Irish tradition and virtuosity. Don’t miss this lively event on the SOPAC Mainstage!
Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 7:30pm
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Glen Phillips & Augustana
Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket) and Augustana (Dan Layus) unite for a night of acclaimed songwriting and powerful performance—blending folk-pop, platinum hits, and bold new sounds, each artist forging new creative paths while honoring beloved classics.
Sat, Mar 7, 2026 at 7:30pm
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| Alice in Wonderland
When Alice chases the White Rabbit down a hole, she enters a whimsical world filled with characters like the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, Caterpillar, and Queen of Hearts. This musical adaptation sets the whole family on an adventure that celebrates the wonder of imagination.
Tue, Mar 14, 2026 at 10am
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