Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Join the Seton Hall community in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, 2025. The official theme for National Hispanic Heritage Month in 2025 is Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future. This theme emphasizes celebrating the deep-rooted traditions that define Hispanic and Latino/a/x culture while looking forward to the innovation and creativity of future generations.

A New Chapter: Seton Hall Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
The U.S. Department of Education recently recognized Seton Hall University as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The designation is granted to accredited public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education where Hispanic or Latino students comprise at least 25 percent of full-time undergraduate enrollment

Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 because it coincides with the independence days of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Bienvenidos! Open House
September 2 
Drop by the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute. Come in, say hello, and discover where our office is located and everything we have to offer our students.

Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff
September 15 
Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff on the Green.

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.

Hispanic Heritage Month Bilingual Sunday Mass
October 5 
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, join us as we celebrate a Spanish-English Sunday Mass.

Seton Hall Latinx and Hispanic Student Organizations

"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!

Involvement Fair
September 10, University Green
Looking to get involved at Seton Hall University? The Spring Involvement Fair is an opportunity to learn more about our 100+ student organizations and 25+ Greek-lettered organizations!

Seton Hall and the Student Government have teamed up with TurboVote, a non-profit, non-partisan organization, to make voting while at school easy to do! Go to http://shu.turbovote.org to sign up. Contact sga@shu.edu with questions. Key voting deadlines in New Jersey for the November 4, 2025, General Election are approaching. The final deadline to register is October 14, 2025.

September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. See more virtual educational resources from The National Constitution Center.

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.  

Please take time to review our campus resources: 

Upcoming Events

Please visit our University Calendar and Engage (student-focused) to learn about more events.

Labor Day (September 1, University Closed)

Campus Inclusion wraps up its Americana Exhibit with tributes to Labor Day and September 11 (Patriots Day). Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America's strength, prosperity, and well-being.

Dates of Note

9/11 Memorial Mass and Prayer Service September 7, Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Join us in prayerfully remembering all those from the Seton Hall community who lost their lives on September 11.

Mass of the Holy Spirit 2025
Join us for our year-opening Mass of the Holy Spirit. University President Monsignor Joseph Reilly will preside and preach at our year-opening Mass of the Holy Spirit. All Classes will be canceled on the South Orange campus from noon to 1 p.m.

Suicide Prevention Month Mass of Remembrance
September 28, University Chapel
In observation of National Suicide Prevention Month, Campus Ministry and Dare to Care will sponsor a special Mass of Remembrance on Monday, September 8, at 8 p.m. for all those we have loved and have taken their own lives.

Kappa Kappa Gamma hosts a Suicide Awareness Vigil on Monday, September 8, at 8 p.m. near the GDS entrance by the fire pits.

We also acknowledge…

Community Events

South Orange Hispanic Heritage Month

Maplewood Arts & Culture

Newark Downtown District

Nutley Events & Clifton Events

Hope in Motion: A Movement for Change September 6, Bradley Beach Boardwalk, NJ
The event will feature music, art, yoga, and an optional 1.5-mile walk/roll/stroll honoring survivors of sexual violence in New Jersey. Register here.

Heritage Month Celebrations
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.