Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
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December is a month filled with an abundance of religious and cultural diversity. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, or another holiday, we wish you a special and joyous time with family, friends, and loved ones.
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University Immaculate Conception Mass: Join Campus Ministry in the University Center Event Room on December 8 at 12 p.m. in celebrating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary! (ALL Classes Cancelled 12-1 p.m.)
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Join Gourmet Dining for their 35 Annual Christmas Extravaganza. On December 7, The Frungillo family and Seton Hall University present the 35th Annual Christmas Extravaganza, celebrating 35 years of serving the Seton Hall community with special entertainment, dishes, contests, ornament decorating and more such as:
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- Jackie Burns, star of Wicked, the Untold Story of the Witches of OZ
- Jersey Boys, featuring NJ’s own Dominic Scalgione as Frankie Valli
- The Original Grinch from Broadway
- Ornament Decorating - The Frungillo family will donate $25 per ornament made by students
- Ugly Sweater Contest: - 1st Place: $100, 2nd Place: $75 and 3rd Place: $50
- Gifts for the Needy: Help us wrap 100 gifts to be donate to “Team Walker”
- Tricky Tray Auction
- Photos with Santa
- Celebrity Chefs
- Cost: $7 for non-meal plan holders.
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The Eucharist and the Campus: Daily Advent Meditations from ICSST. Looking to reflect more deeply on the Advent season? Join Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology for its annual Advent Reflection Series, this year titled “The Eucharist and the Campus: Daily Advent Meditations.” Sign up today to receive reflections via e-mail delivered every day through Christmas Eve and spiritually journey through this beautiful season with the Holy Sacrament as a reflective focal point.
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December 8: Immaculate Conception of Mary
- December 12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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| - December is Universal Human Rights Month and HIV/AIDS Awareness Month.
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December 7: National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance
- December 8: Bodhi Day (Buddhist holiday)
- December 9: Genocide Prevention Day
- December 10: International Human Rights Day
- December 13: St. Lucia’s Day, a religious festival of lights in Scandinavia and Italy
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December 14: National Energy Conservation Day
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On December 10, visit Hometown Holiday Lights Up South Orange Downtown from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Spiotta Park. There will be holiday games, crafts, winter treats and photos with Santa. Events include performances by Concepts Dance Academy and the Columbia High School Choir, and an holiday education station provided by the South Orange Public Library. At 5 p.m., Santa will lead the way to the Annual Tree Lighting in front of 76 South Orange Avenue.
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On December 11 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy "JOY" from the Maplewood Glee Club Winter Concert joined by the award-winning Hickory Tree Chorus and violinist Gabriel Roth at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church (767 Prospect Street in Maplewood).
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Our partners at EAB have developed a robust resource center that brings together a vast library of best practice DEIJ research, tools, and insights dedicated to "helping college and university leaders cultivate diversity, foster inclusion, promote equity, and fight for justice for their students, faculty, staff, and communities." All Seton Hall community members have access to this free resource. To sign up for a free account, use your SHU email address at eab.com.
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The DEI Committee is responsible for helping to cultivate and nurture a trusting and collaborative University community that educates and empowers all its members to advance equity, inclusion, and social justice on campus and in the wider world. Please fill out this form if you are interested in sharing events, initiatives, ideas, or looking to get involved.
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Jonathan Farina, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Assessment and Professor of English
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Monica Burnette, Ph.D. Vice President of Student Services
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Co-chairs, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
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