From the Office of the Dean |
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Happy Monday! I hope that this finds you all well, and that you’re gearing up for the storms that may well be hitting us in a couple of days. Due to this forecast, we’ve had to reschedule a couple of events that were originally scheduled for this week—so stay tuned, and we’ll soon be announcing the new date for our event on upstander culture/anti-bullying, as well as our event analyzing the Super Bowl ads, led by our proud CHDCM alum (and retired ad executive) Sal Taibi. This week may be a bit up in the air, but these events are important to us, so details on their new day/time will be coming soon!
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And, speaking of the Super Bowl—no, not just my Birds and their awesome performance last night, lol—our College was onsite in New Orleans all week long, thanks to our new Pirates in the Field experiential learning program! This program, the brainchild of B.J. Schecter, the Executive Director of our Center for Sports Media, brought CHDCM students Farnsworth Hendrickson and Miguel Freire to New Orleans for the week. Their once-in-a-lifetime experience is documented here. And that’s not all: there’s even more coming, once the calendar turns—and our Pirates in the Field take on March Madness. You can check out the story below for more details!
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Today’s edition also marks the first newsletter of Black History Month, and so I want to encourage you all to check out the events happening University-wide. In part reflecting my own scholarship and teaching interests, I’m also already thinking about next year, when we’re able to celebrate the golden anniversary of the celebration—which was inaugurated by President Gerald Ford in 1976. We’ll keep celebrating our amazing, diverse community throughout the year, especially during the national heritage months, and will highlight CHDCM events connected to them in these newsletters, too, as we go forward.
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That’s plenty from me, so I will stop and let our articles take it from here. As always, I hope you will read on, and enjoy the good news and shout outs from our CHDCM community. Keep those news & notes coming, keep on checking the forecasts, keep your winter gear close at hand, and have a wonderful two weeks!
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Dr. Bryan Crable
Founding Dean
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Congratulations to Dr. Kishon Hickman on his co-authored article, The Reimagination of the School Safety Concept: A Phenomenological Narrative Study of School Leaders’ Perceptions of School Safety Pertaining to the Effects of the Removal of School Safety Personnel from Public Schools. The article has been selected for publication in the inaugural volume of the New York State Journal of Applied Research in Criminal Justice.
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This peer-reviewed study critically examines the evolving landscape of school safety through the perspectives of school leaders, particularly in light of policy changes that have led to the removal of school safety personnel from public schools.
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Congratulations to Dr. Melissa R. Meade on the publication of her chapter, “Memories of Labor: Landscapes of Deindustrialization and The Anthracite Coal Miners’ Memorial,” in Amending Our Pasts and Futures: Observing Media and Place as Means to Memory. The chapter explores Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, in the northern Appalachian anthracite coalfields, as an “experiential landscape,” analyzing the text and layout of the Anthracite Coal Miners’ Memorial in relation to the region’s cultural and industrial history.
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Dr. Meade was honored with the 2024 “Top Faculty Paper in American Studies Award” at the National Communication Convention (NCA) in New Orleans, where she also convened and chaired the panel “Top Papers in American Studies.” Additionally, Dr. Meade’s review of Kensington Remembers, a geospatial project documenting vernacular memorial sites in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, was published in the June 2024 issue of Reviews in Digital Humanities.
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Congratulations to B.J. Schecter who was quoted in a mental health issue article published by NJSpotlightNews. The article, NJ lawmakers move to decriminalize underage casino gambling, which explores proposals to decriminalize underage gambling in casinos, aiming to reduce penalties for minors caught gambling.
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Student Organization Highlight |
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Counseling Psychology Student Organization (CPSA)
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The Counseling Psychology Student Association (CPSA) was established in the 1990s and is open to all doctoral students in the Counseling Psychology program. CPSA works to provide additional opportunities for students to enhance their training and professional development. Students also use the organization to engage in advocacy efforts, develop multicultural programs, and promote social justice through their Advocacy Committee, Multicultural Committee, and Social Justice Committee. This year’s initiative is focused on bridging the gap between graduate and undergraduate students through a mentorship program, collaboration on mental health workshops, and research initiatives. Additionally, CPSA also organizes social events to facilitate student-faculty relationships.
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The Counseling Psychology Student Association also provides multicultural research and travel grants to Counseling Psychology Ph.D. students through the Paul T. Hartman Fund for Multicultural Research. They also host a yearly multicultural celebration celebrating diversity among the students, their research, and society.
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Currently, CPSA is committed to supporting students in their advocacy and care for clients, especially in light of recent policies. The organization emphasizes the importance of using respectful language, staying informed on policies, and acknowledging the risk of immigration and relocation that can impact therapy.
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Allen Thevarajah '25 is a passionate filmmaker driven by the desire to tell stories that resonate deeply with audiences. As part of his degree requirements, he wrote, directed, and produced three short films, two of which—Memoria (2023) and Seven Minutes (2024)—earned awards at the Cranford Film Festival. These films explore themes of memory, connection, and the human experience, encapsulating what it means to be heard and understood.
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What brings Allen the most joy is being on a film set, collaborating with a team of talented individuals to bring a shared vision to life. He states, "To me, nothing is more fulfilling than seeing passionate filmmakers come together to create something meaningful."
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Beyond filmmaking, Allen enjoys photography, fitness, and the occasional attempt at perfecting his culinary skills - though his success rate might suggest otherwise. As he prepares to graduate this May, Allen is excited to continue crafting stories that inspire, connect, and occasionally make his mom cry (the ultimate badge of storytelling success).
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WSOU Now Accepting New Members for Spring Semester!
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If you want to rock out as a DJ, cover Seton Hall basketball at the Prudential Center, or break news stories live on-air to thousands of weekly listeners, WSOU is the place for you! If you are interested in joining our station, please contact wsoustationmanager@shu.edu for more information.
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WSOU Collaborates and Supports SHU TV with Live Stream Coverage of Inauguration
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Seton Hall University's SHU TV provided live streaming coverage of the inauguration, complemented by additional reporting from WSOU. To watch a playback of the coverage, visit: SHU TV Presents: Inauguration Day in America.
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Center for Sports Media News |
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| Boonton High School Academy Visits for Educational Collaboration
The Department of Educational Studies, in collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions hosted the Academy for Teaching & Learning from Boonton High School on 2/5/25. Students took a tour of campus, collaborated with faculty and current Elementary and Secondary Education students on an activity, then learned all about our programs.
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South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) |
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Seton Hall students & faculty, enjoy exclusive discounts with valid SHU ID. 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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| Peter and the Starcatcher
Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). Get tickets here.
March 1, 2, 3, 4, 2025 | 8pm
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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 | 7:30PM
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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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