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Welcome to the post-Easter, special Tuesday edition of our CHDCM newsletter! I hope that you all had a restorative break, and wonderful Easter and Passover celebrations. Though we’re all returning to campus, if you’re like me this weather has you dreaming of the summer ahead…but first we have to tackle all the events, exams, papers, performances, and celebrations of the Spring semester. Good luck with all your remaining work, and be sure to take good care as we hit this crunch time of year!
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As it happens, this newsletter also arrives as we are both celebrating Earth Day and mourning the passing of Pope Francis over the weekend. Our College joins with the entire Seton Hall community and the broader world in grieving our profound loss, while also celebrating Pope Francis’ life and legacy. On Earth Day, then, it seems especially fitting to return to his landmark encyclical on the climate, Laudato Sí (Praise Be): On the Care of Our Common Home. In discussing what it means to care for the environment, Pope Francis offered both eloquence and powerful insights:
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139. When we speak of the “environment”, what we really mean is a relationship existing between nature and the society which lives in it. Nature cannot be regarded as something separate from ourselves or as a mere setting in which we live. We are part of nature, included in it and thus in constant interaction with it. […] We are faced not with two separate crises, one environmental and the other social, but rather with one complex crisis which is both social and environmental. Strategies for a solution demand an integrated approach to combating poverty, restoring dignity to the excluded, and at the same time protecting nature.
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I think the power of this encyclical is even more clear in our current moment, since it sketches a path forward, away from the uncertainty, dissension, and conflict currently roiling communities across the globe. Pope Francis’ encyclical challenges us to chart a new course forward together, in the hopes of creating a better, more just world:
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229. We must regain the conviction that we need one another, that we have a shared responsibility for others and the world, and that being good and decent are worth it. We have had enough of immorality and the mockery of ethics, goodness, faith and honesty. It is time to acknowledge that light-hearted superficiality has done us no good. When the foundations of social life are corroded, what ensues are battles over conflicting interests, new forms of violence and brutality, and obstacles to the growth of a genuine culture of care for the environment.
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Here in CHDCM, I believe we have much to contribute to this comprehensive effort, since the arts, education, communication, leadership, and mental health—our core fields—will be critical to the kind of collective action that Pope Francis envisioned. Taking up our shared responsibility to others and the world is an immense task, but I remain optimistic about how the amazing members of our community can take up our part of this vital work, through drawing on our unique disciplinary perspectives and pathways. As an example of what that might look like, I encourage you to read on, to see the news and notes from our amazing College and its people.
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And—as we look ahead to next semester—if you are a current CHDCM student and you haven’t registered yet for your classes, now is a great time to do so! As we head toward Spring finals, don’t miss the chance to add the classes you want and need for the Fall semester!
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Dr. Bryan Crable
Founding Dean
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Dr. M. Cristina Cruza-Guet
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Congratulations to Dr. M. Cristina Cruza-Guet who has been awarded the 2025 Mid Career Psychologist Research Award from Division 36 for their proposal on “Identifying Family and Faith Based Interventions for Latinx Individuals with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders and Experiences of Poverty & Recidivism: Preliminary Research.”
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The award is offered annually to an individual who has submitted a proposal for research promising an outstanding contribution to the psychology of religion and spirituality.
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Congratulations to Dr. Randall Clemens who was sworn in as a West Orange Public Library Board of Trustees member. With this position, Dr. Clemens is helping to promote the love of reading and self-expression, and through a dynamic global network of resources, providing a physical and virtual gateway to information literacy.
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Student Organization Highlight |
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Seton Hall University Television (SHU TV)
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Seton Hall University Television (SHU TV) is the voice of student media on campus. Integrated within the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, it is the sole broadcast network created “by the students, for the students.” SHU TV offers unique opportunities for students in and out of broadcasting, both on and off-camera.
Founded in 1990 and formerly known as Pirate TV, this diverse group of students currently leads the charge producing a variety of live and pre-taped video content. In 2024, the club underwent a thorough restructuring and rebranding, marking the beginning of SHU TV. Original programming consists of Campus Nightly, the club’s signature program, and specialty broadcasts, such as landmark productions like Election Night in America and Inauguration Day in America.
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SHU TV’s most recent segments and productions are available through its YouTube channel. Updates and behind-the-scene images are available on its Facebook, Instagram and .
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Looking to get involved? Please contact Chris Aurilio, Director of Production/Facilities of the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media at christopher.aurilio@shu.edu.
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Alyssa Cahill graduated her undergraduate studies in December 2023 with a degree in Communication. During her time as an undergraduate student, she was an active member of Alpha Phi and loved being involved in campus life. After discovering her true passion for working with children, she decided to return to Seton Hall to pursue her CEAS in Elementary Education and her Master’s in Special Education. She is currently enrolled in both programs and is working toward becoming an elementary school teacher who creates a classroom environment where every student feels supported, confident, and heard.
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Her experience includes volunteering with children with special needs, teaching dance to preschool-aged students, and managing a childcare room at a fitness center. She earned the Girl Scout Gold Award after leading a volunteer program at P.G. Chambers School. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to the beach, and traveling. She is excited to continue her journey at Seton Hall and looks forward to making a difference in her future students’ lives.
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WSOU Receives A Signature Visit from Alan Robert
Life of Agony bassist, Alan Robert stopped by WSOU and signed one of their autograph walls. Alan Robert is best known for being the bassist and primary-songwriter of the popular New York-based band Life of Agony for over three decades. Check out the signature on WSOU's Instagram page!
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Center for Sports Media News |
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Center for Sport Media offers internship opportunity with ESPN
The Center for Sport Media has agreed to a large, multi-layered partnership with ESPN. Getting an internship at ESPN is challenging but Executive Director for SHU's Center for Sport Media, B.J. Schecter has announced that Seton Hall students will have a few guaranteed spots, starting with one this summer.
This internship is 10 weeks and is based in Bristol, CT. Housing at a hotel near ESPN’s campus will be covered by the Center. Apply ASAP if you’re interested with this link.
Reach out bruce.schecter@shu.edu if you have any questions.
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Opportunities of a Lifetime: Sports Media Internships
Join B.J. Schecter, Executive Director, and Bob Ley, Executive Founder, on April 28, 2025 as they share upcoming opportunities and offer valuable insights into the importance of building and maintaining professional relationships in the industry. Register for this event here.
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South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) |
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Admission is always free to Seton Hall Theatre productions on the night of the event. Registration for performances at SOPAC is recommended. The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is located downtown at One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ 07079. For more information on SOPAC, visit www.sopacnow.org.
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Seton Hall Faculty Ensemble
The Seton Hall Faculty Ensemble return to SOPAC for an evening of thrilling repertoire and tight arrangements. When these hard-swinging musicians take center stage — and plenty of high-octane solos — they engage audiences of all ages with their virtuosity and spirit. Get tickets here.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 7:30PM
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Peter and the Starcatcher (SOPAC)
Embrace your inner child! Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (Peter Pan). Get tickets here!
Friday, May 2 and Saturday May 3, 2025 | 8PM
Sunday, May 4 , 2025 | 2pm
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| Seton Hall University Annual Spring Concert
The Seton Hall University Chorus, Concert Band & Chamber Choir present their Annual Spring Concert, “A Celebration of Spring,” welcoming rebirth and awakening. Experience Seton Hall’s talented student musicians, under the direction of Dr. Jason Tramm. Get tickets here!
Monday, May 5, 2025 | 7:30 PM
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