As the year comes to a close, I hope you’ve found our monthly newsletter both valuable and informative, offering helpful insights into all things “graduate.” Our team has worked diligently to keep you updated on the many exciting opportunities available to graduate students at Seton Hall — from resources and events to career workshops and more.
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With the semester wrapping up, we invite you to join us for the Third Annual Graduate Student Holiday Social (Wine and Cheese) during Christmas at the Hall. This festive gathering is a wonderful way to celebrate the season, connect with fellow graduate students and enjoy the lighting of our beautiful campus Christmas tree.
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Looking ahead, we’re excited to continue engaging with you throughout the academic year. Be sure to watch for upcoming Spring events, including our Welcome Week receptions for both new and returning graduate students in the Schwartz Building in South Orange and at the IHS Campus during the first weeks of classes, as well as the Third Annual Graduate Student Appreciation Week in mid-April.
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Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a restful break. We look forward to supporting you in your graduate journey in the year ahead.
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Sincerely,
Christopher Cuccia, Ed.D.
Associate Provost for Academic and Graduate Affairs
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| Graduate Student Holiday Social |
You’re invited to the Graduate Student Holiday Social at Christmas at the Hall on Tuesday, December 2 starting at 4:30 p.m. This annual wine and cheese event is a great opportunity to socialize with your peers while also enjoying this premiere campus event. Learn more and register.
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| New Graduate Student Microsoft Teams Channel |
A MS Teams channel just for graduate students (titled “Graduate_Students) recently launched and is designed to share information about engagement opportunities sponsored by the Office of Graduate Affairs.
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This one-way channel will serve as key source for weekly event announcements, updates and reminders.
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Check your MS Teams and follow the Main Channels > General tab. We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities created specifically for you!
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Graduate Student Virtual Lunch and Learn Series |
Take advantage of the Graduate Student Virtual Lunch and Learn Series, a dynamic biweekly event designed to empower your academic journey. Running every other Wednesday through December 3, these lunchtime sessions bring together campus experts and key resources to support your success.
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This session will offer insight into identifying your core values and using them to shift your mindset and strengthen your resilience.
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Also, if you missed this event on October 8, TLTC presented on Academic Templates and Citations in MS Word. Use this link to the recorded presentation with many valuable tools for you to utilize when writing papers.
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| Winter and Spring Registration is now Open |
Get ready for the Winter and Spring semesters and register for your classes now. Registering early ensures that you benefit from an optimal selection of courses and, ultimately, a schedule that best meets your needs. Review for more info.
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| Graduate Student Spring Semester Welcome Receptions |
The Office of Graduate Affairs would like to take the opportunity to welcome our new and returning graduate students at a series of welcome receptions at the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester. We are holding three social events where students can drop in to socialize with their fellow students and meet the Graduate Affairs team. The South Orange Campus Welcome Socials take place on January 14 and 15. The IHS Campus Welcome Social will take place on January 20 at the IHS Campus. Light food and beverages will be provided.
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| Grad Student Day at Women’s Basketball Game on February 22 |
We are scheduled to cheer on our Men’s Basketball team, so now let’s hear it for the Women’s team! You’re invited to Graduate Student Day at the Seton Hall Women’s Basketball game against St. Johns on February 22 in Walsh Gymnasium. The game will begin at 1 p.m. (doors open at noon). Also plan on joining us for a pre-game tip-off reception with light refreshments, beginning at 11 a.m.
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Current Graduate students can request up to two free tickets to the event. Tickets are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Request tickets now!
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| Graduate Student Healthcare Pathways: Navigating Your Next Chapter |
Rescheduled for February 3: Wondering what comes after graduate school? Join the Career Center and the Office of Graduate Affairs for an inspiring panel designed for future health professionals. Hear firsthand from recent graduates and seasoned experts in Nursing, PA, PT, OT, SLP, MHA and AT programs as they share their journeys from student to practitioner. Learn more and register.
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| Reminders for Men’s Basketball Game on December 13 |
If you have reserved tickets, please note the following:
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- Tip-off at the Prudential Center is scheduled for 8 p.m., with our Graduate Student pre-event starting at 6:30 p.m.
- Keep an eye on your Seton Hall email as tickets will be dispersed electronically in December. Finalized details for the pre-game event are forthcoming and will also be communicated via email.
- If you have reserved tickets and encounter a conflict and are unable to attend, please contact Christine Yarwood (christine.yarwood@shu.edu) to relinquish your ticket reservation so that they can be used for those on our waitlist.
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While registration is full, please email christine.yarwood@shu.edu if you would like to be put on a waitlist should more tickets become available. Note we cannot guarantee more tickets will become available.
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Already have season tickets? We’d love for you to join us at the pre-game reception as well. Due to special entry access, you will need to sign up to attend the pre-game reception. Please respond no later than December 5.
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Mark your calendar – Graduate Student Appreciation Week will take place on April 13-17, 2026, during the Spring Semester. More information is forthcoming in upcoming newsletters
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Professional Development Opportunities |
Seton Hall University offers Hall-mark professional development courses.
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*These courses are designated as part of Seton Hall's Hall-mark Graduate Certificate Program. Current Seton Hall matriculated graduate students can register at no cost. To waive the course fee, select "Seton Hall Graduate Student" under Enrollment Options at checkout. Upon successful course completion, you will receive a digital badge, along with a digital certificate that you can share on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
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Guided by Enduring Values
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton's legacy continues to shape who we are as a Catholic university. Seton Hall’s new Strategic Plan builds on the enduring values manifested in her life to guide our community forward. Find out more about these pairs through a short video: Faith and Hope; Trust and Integrity; Courage and Curiosity; Compassion and Service; Purpose and Resilience; and Love and Action.
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TLTC Offers Critical Data Security Awareness Course
This online module covers common phishing scams, device security and account protection. It provides real-life examples of cyber threats and how to handle them.
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Log in with your PirateNet credentials to begin The Security Awareness Training today and stay protected.
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Celebrating 60 Years of Nostra Aetate
On December 3, join the American Jewish Committee New Jersey and the Sister Rose Thering Fund for Education in Jewish-Christian Studies for a conversation with Rabbi Noam Marans and Cardinal Joseph Tobin on the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate and its lasting impact on Catholic-Jewish relations. Learn more.
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Seton Hall Welcomes Visiting Scholar Tom Malinowksi
As a visiting scholar at the School of Diplomacy, former congressman Tom Malinowski brings diplomatic experience and insights from a career spanning three decades of service and activism. Read more.
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CHDCM M.A. ABA Graduate Presents Research at Science of Behavioral Analysis Conference
Andrew Weiler presented his thesis research project at the fourth annual Science of Behavioral Analysis conference at Rowan University. Read more.
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Advent Meditations
Join the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology for their Advent meditation series. This year's inspiration draws from the charity and hospitality of our patroness, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, starting the first Sunday of Advent, November 30, and continuing through Christmas Day. More information.
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Tara Di Stasio, M.S. ’17,
Michelle Simeone, M.S. ’17
Program: B.S.E./M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
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Since graduating, these alumnae have built careers in the adult rehabilitation world, working in skilled nursing facilities with ventilator units and in acute care hospitals. Together, they are co-founders of Garden State Dysphagia Diagnostics (GSDD), a mobile Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) company that provides specialized, high-quality dysphagia services to the population they serve across the New Jersey area.
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Simeone and Di Stasio are most proud of becoming FEES certified, starting their own business and being two-time recipients of the ASHA ACE Award. These clinicians have also developed strong expertise in treating tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent patients, a population they are both passionate about working with.
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Reflecting on their time at Seton Hall, they credit this program’s comprehensive education and diverse placements for shaping them into flexible, well-rounded clinicians.
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| M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology faculty, Sindhu Chennupati, opened the CHAI-Lingual Lab, offering new opportunities for student research.
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Peter Morse, an assistant professor of physics in The College of Arts and Sciences, has recently contributed to the global scientific community.
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He co-authored a chapter in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s book, Packing Problems in Soft Matter Physics: Fundamentals and Applications.
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What's Happening This Month
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Consider current grad student events:
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The Importance of Community in Your Career
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Graduate school can be stressful. A strong professional community is fundamental in navigating the complexities of career progression and fostering professional resilience. Understanding how your community can support you and how to cultivate one is important.
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Your community provides a crucial support system for sharing celebrations and struggles. It offers a safe space for receiving constructive and critical feedback on your work, presentations and internship/job searches. This feedback will help you advance your career.
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Community is a pathway to finding mentors who can help guide your development, offer advice and help navigate career decisions. Furthermore, members of your community can advocate and actively promote your name to future employers.
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Finding your community can be hard, but joining professional organizations and local chapters can make it easier. Connect with graduate student associations and participate in alumni networking events on campus that align with your interests and chosen field.
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| Learn more about AI via a New TLTC self-paced training module
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The AI Skills Accelerator Course is a flexible, self-paced online learning experience designed for students, faculty and staff to develop practical AI skills that are essential in today’s rapidly evolving tech and workplace environments.
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Upon completing each module and a cumulative final assessment, learners will earn digital badges that can be displayed on LinkedIn or other social media platforms to showcase their achievements.
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University Libraries Final Exam Hours
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24/7: Open continuously from Tuesday, December 9 at 8 a.m. through Saturday, December 13 at midnight.
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Sunday, December 14: 8 a.m. to midnight
- Monday, December 15: 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Tuesday, December 16: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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The Graduate Affairs Team is located in Schwartz Hall on the 2nd Floor. Feel free to drop in!
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We are located with other teams from Academic Affairs including the Pre-Professional Advising Center, the Buccino Leadership Institute, and the Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies.
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