Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
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We wish you a safe, relaxing, and reflective Holy Week.
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- March 28: Holy Thursday - University Closed
- March 29: Good Friday - University Closed
- March 30: Holy Saturday - Classes Canceled
- April 1: Easter Monday - University Closed; Classes Canceled
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Featured News and Events | April 2024 |
Celebrate Diversity Month takes place in April every year. It was initiated in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity of the world around us. It is a time to recognize and understand our differences, be it gender, race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, and other factors, while honoring the common essence of humanity. By appreciating our similarities and differences, the month aims to get people to foster a deeper understanding of others, regardless of who they are, what they are, or how they live. It’s also an opportunity to increase diversity in the workplace and various academic fields.
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Arab American Heritage Month is an annual observance to celebrate Arab American heritage and culture. It honors the contributions of Arab Americans and Arabic-speaking Americans to the wider American community.
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- Seton Hall Law has an Arab Law Students Association.
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The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures offers a minor in Arabic.
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Our University Libraries have Arabic Studies books on reserve as well as Islamic studies.
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Middle East North African Student Organization (MENAC) is an intercultural student organization that provides insight into various Middle Eastern and North African cultures. The club hosts many events throughout the semester, such as fundraisers with NGOs, creative workshops, movie series, and lectures throughout the year that corresponds to our purpose. Contact MENAC@shu.edu.
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Explore books on Autism Awareness and Autism Journals at our University Libraries.
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Seton Hall offers a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) via the Department of Educational studies within the College of Education and Human Services. The program prepares candidates to work with a variety of individual issues including, but not limited to, autism, developmental disabilities, learning issues, and other behavior disorders.
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Seton Hall Best Buddies spreads the message of Friendship and Inclusion by creating events partnered with programs for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the South Orange area. Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization that offers volunteer opportunities to create an atmosphere of inclusion through one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living. Contact shubestbuddies@shu.edu.
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Deaf History Month takes place in April every year to raise awareness about the deaf community and their struggles in our society. The month also focuses on honoring the immense contributions of deaf individuals and the deaf community to our country. The goal is to make life easier and more inclusive for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
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Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Today, Earth Day is widely recognized as the largest secular observance in the world, marked by more than a billion people every year as a day of action to change human behavior and create global, national and local policy changes.
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Our Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies prepares students to become leaders in the quest for a more environmentally, economically and socially sustainable society.
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Student organizations such as Green New Deal, SGA EPACC, the Ecology Club, Global Medical Brigades, Veggie Society, and the Food Recovery Network exist on campus as we work to make a more sustainable and healthy global footprint.
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Celebrate Earth Month with us! Noted naturalist and media personality David Majewski will share advice on the small steps we can all take to improve our communities and our world.
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Rev. Raimundo Rivera, currently serving as a pastor of Our Lady of Victories Church in Paterson, will share his experiences from his time in El Salvador.
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This series introduces students to accomplished professionals across a variety of fields. This speaker, Dr. Theresa Matkovits, is a transformational C-Suite business leader with a strong record of providing strategic vision and leading businesses through global drug development and commercialization.
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We will begin our annual Romero-King week with a vigil-on-the-green with readings from both St. Oscar Romero and Martin Luther King, Jr.
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As part of our annual Romero-King events, the University Core is happy to host Reverend Forrest Pritchett, who will give a talk about Martin Luther King, Jr.
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On April 19, join members from the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee for an interactive workshop on anti-racism that explores race, bias & identity. Develop strategies & learn more about campus resources that can help you become an upstander/ally.
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Save the Date! 28th Petersheim Academic Exposition (April 22 –April 27, Bethany Hall)
Throughout the week, students and faculty from various disciplines will present their work and celebrate the community’s scholastic accomplishments. Additional information, including a call for participation, abstract submissions and this year's schedule of events, will be shared in the coming weeks.
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Scholars' Forum in the CIT (April 17, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology)
The Scholars' Forum in the CIT will be hosting Dr. Ines Murzaku, presenting on her book, The History of the Jesuits in Albania.
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We are deeply concerned and saddened by the ongoing outbreaks of violence and loss of life at home and abroad. Our hearts and prayers go out to those affected.
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Please take time to review our campus resources:
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- March 29: Good Friday
- March 31: Easter Sunday
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April 8: The Annunciation of the Lord
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- March 31: Cesar Chavez Day
- April 2: World Autism Awareness Day
- April 6: Tartan Day acknowledging Scottish-Americans contributions.
- April 7: World Health Day
- April 12: National Day of Silence
- April 22: Earth Day
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April 24: Administrative Professionals Day
- April 28: World Day for Safety and Health at Work
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We also acknowledge that …
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Passover
Passover, in Judaism, holiday commemorating the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in Egypt and the “passing over” of the forces of destruction, or the sparing of the firstborn of the Israelites, when the Lord “smote the land of Egypt” on the eve of the Exodus. The main ritual of Passover is the Seder, a feast which occurs on the first one or two nights of the holiday (observances vary). This meal is accompanied by the re-telling of the Exodus through stories, song and the consumption of traditional foods, including matzoh and bitter herbs.
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- April 5 (at sunset): Laylat al-Qadr begins is a special night when Muslims immerse themselves in prayers and engage in holy deeds.
- April 9 (at sundown): Eid-al-Fitr is observed on sundown of April 21 ending at sundown on April 22. Eid al-Fitr is on the first day of the month of Shawwal, the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of Ramadan
- April 12 is the National Day of Silence when people take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ people.
- April 21: Start of Ridvan
- April 22: Passover begins
- April 30: Passover ends
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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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