Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
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Black History Month programs and events:
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| Black Catholics in America
(February 13, Virtual or Mooney Hall 339)
Reverend Forrest Pritchett will give a presentation about Black Catholics in America in the Core Center and on Teams. All are welcome to this inspiring event. The event will be in person and on Teams.
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| Frederick Douglas Day
(February 14, Walsh Library)
Please cordially accept this invitation to celebrate Fredrick Douglass’ birthday this Valentine’s Day. We celebrate this date as a moment for creating Black history together. Seton Hall University Libraries and Research Data Services is hosting the Douglass Day transcribe-a-thon as part of collective action to recognize Douglass’ contributions and activism.
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| DOVE: BBIA Black History Month Event
(February 15, Maplewood)
During this event BBIA's goal is to educate on Black History Month facts & African culture, provide music, dancing, food, and build community. Volunteers will participate and also help with set up, facilitation, and clean up at the Woodland Great Hall in Maplewood.
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University Libraries offers additional Black History Month Resources:
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| Love Thy Neighbor: Be an Upstander
(February 12, UC Event Room)
The College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM) welcomes Jane Clementi, co-founder of the Tyler Clementi Foundation, to engage in a conversation about the importance of creating an Upstander (vs. Bystander) Culture. Learn ways to address bullying in all forms by interrupting, reporting, and supporting others.
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| Diversity Reading Group
(February 14, Virtual)
Join us for a discussion of The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History, by Ned Blackhawk, winner of the 2023 National Book Award in Nonfiction. This engaging study makes the case that Indigenous history is essential to understanding the evolution of modern America. Join on Teams.
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| 25th Anniversary of the Boland Fire
(February 18, University Center, Event Room)
On January 19, 2000, Seton Hall University was changed forever. 25 years later, let us come together to remember not only that night, but the heroes and community it built.
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| SHU Blue Fridays
(Every Friday, University Center Information Desk)
Show your Pirate Pride! We welcome anyone wearing SHU blue or SHU apparel on Fridays to say hello, take a photo, and pick up a piece of candy from the University Center Information Desk. SHU Blue Fridays will take place on all Fridays when the University is open. Be sure to rep your blue. GO PIRATES!
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Love Data Week: February 10 - 14, 2025
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Please join University Libraries Research Data Management team for Love Data Week.
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All events are virtual except for Friday’s transcribe-a -thon (in person and virtual). Follow @shu_libraries or contact dataservices@shu.edu with any questions.
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- Introduction to Research Computing (February 13, 2pm)
Presented by Samah Alshrief, Ph.D. - A/B Testing in Python (February 14, 11am)
Presented by Olga Komissarova, Ph.D. - Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon (February 14, noon)
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Hosted by Natalie Lau, Alan Delozier. Participants will transcribe historical African American documents from the Library of Congress Details and Registration
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The learning space promotes inclusion, belonging, collegiality, and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and administrators. The space is open Monday - Friday from noon - 5 p.m. All are welcome. For ideas, suggestions, partnerships, and event requests, email campusinclusion@shu.edu and follow @shu_campusinclusion on Instagram to learn more.
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February 12: NAACP Day
- February 14: Frederick Douglass Day
- February 15: Susan B. Anthony’s Birthday
- February 15: International Childhood Cancer Day
- February 17: President’s Day
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Japanese Weekend Pop-Up (February 14, South Orange)
All the products are carefully crafted with love and care in West Orange, NJ.
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Annual Black History Month Celebration (February 15, Maplewood)
Come celebrate and learn about culture through: West African Music and Dance, West African food, fun activities for children and parents, and prizes and giveaways.
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Art After Dark Lite: Yoga (February 15, Newark)
Introducing Art After Dark Lite, a new monthly series designed to enhance your museum experience with unique, one-off events!
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Anti-Racism Training (In-Person)
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At Seton Hall, we are committed to being a safe, supportive, and inclusive living and learning environment that fosters academic, spiritual, and personal growth. Your health, safety, and success are paramount in all we do.
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Please also take time to review our campus resources:
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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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