Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
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Seton Hall Weekend is an annual University tradition that welcomes alumni, families, and community members to campus for a fun-filled weekend of activities for all ages. View the schedule and register.
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Seton Hall is proud to partner with South Orange Seton Village for HOLA Fest NJ Festival on October 14 at 4 p.m. The event includes several local food trucks, local restaurant offerings and specials, and a full array of music and performances on the main stage, located at the corner of Fairview Avenue and Irvington Avenue.
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Hispanic Heritage Month concludes on October 15 with the Hispanic Heritage Month Bilingual Sunday Mass at 8 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Chapel. Mass will be celebrated in English and Spanish. Refreshments to follow. All are welcome.
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We are deeply concerned and saddened by the recent outbreak of violence and loss of life in the Middle East. Our hearts and prayers go out to those affected. Please take time to review our campus resources:
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Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic
The Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 11 and Wednesday, November 1 (10 a.m.- 3 p.m.) in the University Event Room. Please schedule an appointment, fill out vaccine administration form ahead of time and bring a copy of your health insurance card. Walk ins may be accommodated. For any questions, please email healthservices@shu.edu.
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Dare to Care
On October 11, Dare to Care will sponsor the Here for You Popup on the Green. The Here For You collection has been specially designed to raise awareness about mental health challenges and foster a sense of solidarity and support among students, with the intention of reminding us that we’re never alone.
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Cigna’s Mental Health Resources Presentation
Administrators, faculty, and staff are welcome to join on October 12 for a discussion around mental health with Clayton Davis, Cigna’s Behavioral Clinical Strategist for New York and New Jersey. He will provide an overview of the spectrum of resources available and where each resource can be best used. The talk will include a demonstration of how to find a behavioral health provider in your area through myCigna.com. Click here to register for this event.
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O.P.T. - Opioid Prevention Training
Join SGA and the Dean of Students Office and be prepared to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Join us on Saturday, October 21 for a 2-hour hands-on workshop. Participants will learn Bystander Intervention strategies, Rescue Breathing Techniques, and how to administer life-saving Narcan spray. Everyone in attendance will leave the program with a kit that includes Narcan. Attendance is limited so sign up now.
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October is Global Diversity Awareness Month which pays tribute to the diverse minds and beliefs held by all cultures around the world. Goal 4 of Seton Hall’s Strategic Plan focuses on further cultivating and nurturing a trusting and collaborative Seton Hall community that educates and empowers all its members to advance equity, inclusion and social justice on campus and in the wider world.
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Sixty-one years ago on October 11, 1962, the Second Vatican Council opened in Rome, bringing together Catholic bishops and men and women of goodwill from all over the world. The diversity of races, cultures and languages was unprecedented in the history of the Church, and the work of renewal and inclusion, begun on that day, continues down to this very day.
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And in these weeks of October, the Synod on Synodality is taking place in Rome. 363 delegates from across the world will be voting in this "16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops," and 54 of the voting delegates are women. This will mark the first time that lay men and women will take their place as full voting delegates at a synod of the Catholic Church.
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We keep in our thoughts, and we remember in our prayer, those members of our Seton Hall community and all our neighbors, friends and family members who observe the following …
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- October 11: National Coming Out Day (LGBTQ+)
- October 15 to October 24 (Hindi): Navratri is the nine-day festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. Festival participants worship God in the form of the universal mother, commonly referred to as Durga, Devi, or Shakti, and the event marks the start of fall.
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October 16: sundown to sundown Birth of the Bab (Baha’i) Birth of Báb is a Bahá’í holiday celebrating the birth of the prophet Báb.
- October 17: Spirit Day: Support LGBTQ youth, wear purple and speaking out against bullying.
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- October 14: Defender of Ukraine Day: This day celebrates those who have fought for the freedom of Ukraine
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October 15: International Day of Rural Women, the first of which was observed in 2008. This new international day recognizes "the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security, and eradicating rural poverty." It is purposely held the day before World Food Day to highlight the role played by rural women in food production and food security.
- October 16: World Food Day. Since 1979, this worldwide event has sought to increase awareness, understanding, and informed year-round action to alleviate hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Review campus resources here.
- October 17: Black Poetry Day, observed annually. This day honors past and present black poets. Jupiter Hammon, the first published black poet in the United States, was born in Long Island, New York, on October 17, 1711. In honor of Hammon's birth, we celebrate the contributions of all African Americans to poetry.
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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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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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Rev. Dr. John J. Ranieri
Director, University Honors Program
Thomas and Ruth Sharkey Professor of Humanities
Professor of Philosophy
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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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