Seton Hall University will celebrate its 168th baccalaureate commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 21 at the Prudential Center. Delivering the commencement keynote address and receiving an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters will be Gary Cohen, one of the most highly respected sportscasters at the professional and college levels.
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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 2024 is “Advancing Leaders Through Innovation.”
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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.
- The Jewish Law Students Association (JLS) strives to meets 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
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Haitian Heritage Month
Haitian Heritage Month is an annual observance to celebrate Haitian American heritage and culture.
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- 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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Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This day brings attention to mental health issues and helping 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
National Military Appreciation Month is designated to honor past and present military members and their families. There are several ROTC Pirate Battalion exhibits and activities on the Green this week
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Annual Spring Concert (May 2, SOPAC)
Seton Hall University’s Annual Spring Concert, “A Celebration of Spring” is presented by the Seton Hall University Chorus, Chamber Choir, Orchestra, and Arts Council within the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media.
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New DEI-Based Art History Course for Fall 2024: ARTH 2110 – Art, Identity & Representation
This course explores the art practice of those self-identifying as diverse based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, national origin, age, ability, and more. This course will study the dynamic relationship between lived identities and technologies of representations, examining how identities manifest themselves visually and inform how people see themselves and others. Register here!
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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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Profiles in Faith: The Stories That Shape Seton Hall’s ICSST Community
ICSST is pleased to unveil its “Profiles in Faith” series which features the voices, stories and personal testimonies of its diverse student body. Witness the academic and personal journeys of priests, religious brothers and sisters, seminarians, diaconal candidates and lay students that shape the ICSST community.
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- May 3: Feast of Saints Philip and James
- May 14: Feast of Saint Matthias
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May 30: Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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- May 5: Cinco De Mayo
- May 12: Mother’s Day
- May 16: Global Accessibility Awareness Day
- May 17: The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
- May 20: Armed Forces Day
- May 21: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
- May 27: Memorial Day
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We also acknowledge that …
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- May 5: Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah)
- May 22: Declaration of the Bab (Bahá’í)
- May 23: Vesak (Buddhism)
- May 27: Ascension of Baha’u’llah (Bahá’í)
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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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