Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

All are welcome to participate in all programs and events.  

Hispanic Heritage Month

We continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 until October 15. 

Featured Events

Languages for Career and Personal Enrichment
September 25
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LLC) invites you to explore new languages. Seton Hall offers a wide range of languages that can enrich your personal and professional lives: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Ancient Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, and Spanish. Hear from LLC instructors and language students about the opportunities and benefits of learning other languages that await you. Come see what the world has in store for you! Light refreshments will be served.

Omar A. Vargas, General Motors
September 25
The Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute presents the next installment of its Distinguished Speaker Series, welcoming Omar A. Vargas, vice president and head of Global Public Policy for General Motors.

Women in Leadership Speaker Series: Catherine Tantillo
September 25
Join us for lunch with Catherine Tantillo, global head of Social Impact at Lord Abbett, as she shares insights on purpose, leadership, and impact in building meaningful careers.  Jazzlyn Feliciano will share her career story focusing on the lessons she's learned outside the classroom, the challenges she's faced, and how she advanced her career at an accelerated pace. Save the dates for more Women in Leadership events throughout the year.

"Little Italy" Italian Festival Night
September 25
Benvenuti a tutti! Join us at Campus Ministry's annual "Little Italy" Italian Festival Night to celebrate Italian-American culture and heritage!

Climate Week and SHU Reads!

Climate Week 2025 will take place in New York City from September 21 to 28, 2025. It is organized with the United Nations General Assembly and other partners. This event brings together leaders from business, government, and civil society to accelerate climate action and explore solutions. They will feature talks, panels, and demonstrations, with some activities hosted by organizations such as the Environmental Defense Fund and the New York Botanical Garden. 

SHU Blue Wednesdays

Every Wednesday, University Center, Information Desk

Show your Pirate Pride beginning September 10! We welcome anyone wearing SHU blue or SHU apparel on Wednesdays to say hello, take a photo, and pick up a piece of candy from the University Center Information Desk. SHU Blue Days will take place on all Wednesdays when the University is open. Be sure to rep your blue. GO PIRATES! 

Campus Inclusion Center

University Center, Room 209

The Campus Inclusion and Community Center supports the University Strategic Plan in advancing hospitality, dialogue, diversity, equity, inclusion, and service to others—regardless of one's background or belief. The learning space will foster a genuine sense of community, where every member feels part of an inclusive whole, built on mutual respect and appreciation.

The space is open Monday - Friday from noon to 5 p.m. All are welcome. For ideas, suggestions, partnerships, and event requests, email campusinclusion@shu.edu. 

Suicide Prevention Month Mass of Remembrance - September 28
Join us as we pray and remember all those we have loved and lost.

Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
Every Tuesday and Thursday, Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Take a break from the day and spend some time in quiet prayer with Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Moonlight Mercy
Every Wednesday, Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Join us for music, prayer, confessions, adoration and quiet time. All are welcome!

We also acknowledge … 

On September 23, join the NCC Professional Learning Protocol Edition Series, which offers educators the protocols to bring the National Constitution Center's educational framework to life. Free online program.

Join the New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children (NJCIC) for its 2nd Annual Immigrant Children & Youth Walk on October 1 at 8:30 a.m. at Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. This is walk by young people for young people and the communities that support them. Participants are invited to walk, stroll, or roll. At NJCIC, it is believed that the voices of children and young people must be at the forefront of advocacy for immigrant youth.

Coming Soon – Banned Book Week begins October 5. Active Aging Week begins October 6.

At Seton Hall, we are committed to being a safe, supportive, and inclusive living and learning environment that fosters academic, spiritual, and personal growth. Your health, safety, and success are paramount in all we do.

Please also take time to review our campus resources:

If you are interested in helping to plan a heritage month, please see our Heritage Month Celebration webpage and contact us. Feel free to share your events with us here.

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.

Rev. Dr. John J. Ranieri
Director, University Honors Program
Thomas and Ruth Sharkey Professor of Humanities
Professor of Philosophy

Monica Burnette, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Services

Co-chairs, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee