From the Office of the Dean |
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Happy (Summer?) Tuesday! Even as spring break fades into the past, and as we grapple with the “spring ahead” from this past weekend, I hope that you take heart in the amazingly warm weather we’ve been having, and know that Spring is actually around the corner. After the winter we’ve had, I think we all needed some serious sunshine—hope that you’re enjoying it, even as you return to classes this week!
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Not only are we officially in the second half of the semester, but we’re already into Lent, looking ahead to this week’s Big East Tournament and next week’s celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, all while continuing to celebrate Women’s History Month! The warmer weather also means that campus is jumping with events and happenings of all sorts—and so read on to get the details!
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As always, keep your good news and event notes coming, and I hope each and every one of you has had a wonderful return to classes so far!
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Dr. Bryan Crable
Founding Dean
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Congratulations to Dr. Sadia Cheema on joining the editorial board of the Journal of Public Relations Education, a leading journal devoted to the presentation of research and commentary that advances the field of public relations education.
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Congratulations to Professor Christine Lhowe whose creative direction and design for Caring Across Generations' Annual Report was selected to be featured in the Communicator Awards' 3rd Annual Report of Annual Reports. This is a yearly showcase that highlights award-winning work recognized by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts. Caring Across Generations, one of Lhowe's long-time clients, is a national organization on a mission to transform caregiving on federal and state levels.
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Thomas Rondinella, M.F.A.
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Congratulations to Professor Tom Rondinella who attended the Chandler International Film Festival in Chandler, AZ with “Inciting Incident”, a short film produced by Rondinella and written and directed by William Pace in January. The film was made with Digital Cinema III and Advanced Editing classes. The film was nominated for Best Short.
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In addition, Rondinella attended the 29th Annual Magnolia International Film Festival in Starkville, MS in February. Again, the film was nominated for Best Narrative Short. Rondinella also participated in a Screenwriting Panel.
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Student Organization Highlight |
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Lambda Pi Eta is the official Communication Studies honor society of the National Communication Association, proudly represented at Seton Hall University. The society primarily serves students in the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, offering many opportunities to network with other academically focused students. Lambda hosts events such as resume workshops, sports media panels, writing and creativity sessions. These events are tailored to help students build their communication skills and translate them into professional opportunities.
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In addition to organizing its own events, Lambda collaborates with other campus organizations. By fostering connections within the campus community and beyond, Lambda creates opportunities for personal and professional development. Students interested in joining are welcome at any time, but those aiming for formal induction in the spring must meet the criteria of 60 credits completed, a 3.0 overall GPA, and a 3.25 GPA in communication studies. Through these efforts, Lambda continues to cultivate leaders who are prepared to make an impact in the field of communication.
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Want more information or want to stay updated? Follow @shu_lambdapieta on Instagram!
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Amya McKnight of Manhattan, NY, is a junior in Visual Sound Media with a concentration in Film Production and a minor in Animation Design. She aspires to be a screenwriter, director, and producer. She discovered her passion for creativity at a very young age, but became especially interested in film in 2020. The lockdown during COVID led her to create a project which she now envisions as a television show—and plans to pitch to major networks, such as HBO, Netflix, and Hulu.
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This project amplified her passion for film, which is why she is now a proud film student in CHDCM. To complement her studies, she has also created a screenwriting club for the campus community that will launch this month: the Creative Connections Club. Amya wanted to create a space where she and her peers who love storytelling can collaborate and create remarkable stories.
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She is a participant in the CHAMP mentorship program in the College, while also serving as a CHDCM Ambassador, a member of the Theatre Council, a part of DOVE, and EOP. This semester, Amya is also excited to be part of a new apprenticeship program for VSM students, working with CHDCM alum and Executive Producer for the Emmy-winning Lou Reda Productions, Inc. In her downtime, her hobbies include sketching, drawing, sculpting, bingeing TV series, and reading.
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This past weekend, a group of WSOU students had the incredible opportunity to attend the #Happens festival in Las Vegas—one of the industry’s most exciting showcases for emerging artists, radio tastemakers, and music innovators.
Throughout the trip, students connected with label reps, discovered new bands, attended panels, and got a behind‑the‑scenes look at how the next wave of rock and alternative music is breaking nationally. The experience offered a powerful blend of networking, education, and real‑world industry exposure—exactly the kind of hands-on learning that fuels the WSOU spirit. One of the panels included Matt Pinfield (photographed) who hosted a panel where he interviewed the singer of the band Social Distortion. They also took a tour of the Punk Rock Museum (photographed shopping for vinyl), and saw an acoustic, late-night performance by Jakob Nowell, the son of the late Sublime front man, Bradley Nowell.
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| WSOU Brings You Big East Tournament Action
WSOU’s premiere coverage of both the men’s and women’s Big East tournaments is coming up! Tune in to 89.5 fm to hear our broadcasts of all Seton Hall’s appearances in the tournaments.
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Center for Sports Media News
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| Exclusive ESPN Internship for Summer ’26
We’re excited to announce that the application process is now open for our guaranteed summer internship spot at ESPN. The position on the communications team is based in Bristol, CT, for 10 weeks from June-August. It is paid and housing is included. For more information and to apply, click this link.
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Student Presents at 2026 Leads Conference at NJIT
Doctoral student Anthony Graham Jr. (HRED, Ed.D.) has been selected to present at the 2026 LEADS Conference at NJIT. On March 7, Anthony will lead a session titled "5 Year Plan," designed to help students explore situations they may encounter in their academic work and transition into the workplace.
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Student Selected to Present Research at Multiple National Conferences
Andrew Misura, Director of Media and Marketing Strategy and current doctoral student in the Higher Education program, was selected to present his research at the 2026 Washington Consortium for Comparative and International Education Graduate Student Research Conference in Washington, D.C. Andrew is also preparing for upcoming presentations at the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) and Association for the Study of Nationalities (ASN) conferences, in San Francisco and at Columbia University respectively. He also recently represented Seton Hall at a Ukrainian studies conference at Harvard University.
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Brownson Opens Season with Tournament Success
Brownson’s spring competitive season is off to an outstanding start, highlighted by a First Place Team Sweepstakes at the Big Red Tournament of Love and numerous individual event wins. Standout performances from students helped the team to multiple first- and second-place finishes and 19 additional awards earned at the Virginia is for Lovers Spring Swing.
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Doctoral Students Assist National Salary Study
Education Leadership doctoral students Brianna Rizzi, Jennifer Pasuit, and Tim Yang contributed to the 2025–2026 American Association of School Administrators (AASA) Salary and Benefits Survey. Working under Dr. Christopher Tienken and Dr. Jennifer Timmer, the students helped collect and analyze data used by school leaders nationwide to inform contract negotiations and track compensation trends.
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2026 Seton Hall Hackathon
Now in its second year, the Seton Hall Hackathon is a 24-hour innovation event that brings together students from across disciplines to collaborate, create, and solve real-world challenges. Students work in teams, develop creative solutions, and present their projects to industry judges — with opportunities for feedback, skill building, and professional development.
Additional details about the event can be found here.
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Innovation Hub Blessing and Opening Ceremony
Students are invited to celebrate the blessing and grand opening of its new Innovation Hub, located in the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center on the ground floor of Walsh Library, on Monday, March 23. The event begins with a 10 a.m. showcase of the Hub’s cutting-edge resources, followed by an 11 a.m. blessing led by University President Monsignor Joseph R. Reilly. Following the ceremony, guests are encouraged to remain for light refreshments, guided facility tours and an afternoon Hub Showcase.
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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 Jazz Ensemble
Celebrate the joy of jazz with the Seton Hall University Faculty Jazz Ensemble, returning to SOPAC for the esteemed Jazz ’n the Hall Concert Series.
Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 7pm
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