Campus Belonging & Community Committee

Featured News and Events | February 2026

February celebrations include Black History Month, Lunar New Year, Ramadan, and various cultural independence days. All are welcome to participate in all programs and events.

Black History Month

National Freedom Day - February 1 is the anniversary of the 13th Amendment
Med Talks: Psychiatry Ulrick Vieux, DO, MS - February 10
Sweet Facts of Black History - February 18
Dale Favors: The Future of Work & the Influence of AI - February 23
Explore New Jersey's Black Heritage

Lunar New Year - February 17

Custom Chopsticks - February 10
Japan National Foundation Day - February 11
Celebrate Chinese New Year with Traditional Chinese Paper Cutting - February 17
Lunar Fest NJ - March 1 - Seton Hall is proud to partner with South Orange Maplewood Cross Cultural Works to sponsor Lunar NJ Fest 2026

Presidents' Day is February 16 to honor American presidents.

Celebrate Dominican Independence - February 27
Kosovo Independence Day - February 17
The Gambia Independence Day - February 18
Saint Lucia Independence Day - February 22
Estonia Independence Day - February 24
Kuwait National Day - February 25

Student Activities Board

January 29: SAB Travel: NJ Devils vs. Nashville Predators

Seton Hall University Blue Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, University Center, Information Desk
Show your Pirate Pride! We welcome anyone wearing SHU blue or SHU apparel on Wednesdays to say hello, take a photo, and pick up a piece of candy from the University Center Information Desk. SHU Blue Days will take place on all Wednesdays when the University is open. Be sure to rep your blue. GO PIRATES!

Ethics and Values in the Era of AI
January 30
A free two-day seminar on “Ethics and Leadership with Catholic Values—Business, Culture, Ethics and Religion,” open to Seton Hall University students, faculty, administrators, and Catholic professionals.

Faith, Values, and the Rule of Law: An Interdisciplinary Conference
February 4
This Interdisciplinary Conference will examine how the world’s great religious, theological, and philosophical traditions have all contributed to the understanding of justice and human dignity.

College of Nursing Dean’s Speaker Series
February 5
Join us for our Speaker Series with Kathleen Evanovich Zavotsky, PhD ’15, RN, CCRN, CEN, ACNS-BC, FAEN, FCNS, System Senior Director of Nursing Research and Program Evaluation at NYU Langone Health.

Corazones Conectados
February 6
Corazones Conectados: Spreading Love to Senior Citizens

Inclusive and Accessible Assessments
February 9
This workshop will explore strategies for designing inclusive and accessible assessments that support diverse learners across disciplines.

Ethics and Values in the Era of AI
February 30
A free two-day seminar on “Ethics and Leadership with Catholic Values—Business, Culture, Ethics and Religion,” open to Seton Hall University students, faculty, administrators, and Catholic professionals.

2026 Adelantando Latino Healthcare Conference
February 19
At the Latino Healthcare Conference, you can connect with healthcare pros, share ideas, and explore the latest issues focused on Latino communities.

Campus Inclusion

February 5: February Birthdays
February 16: Commuter Study Hall

We are deeply concerned and saddened by the ongoing outbreaks of violence and loss of life at home and abroad. Our hearts and prayers go out to those affected.

Please take time to review our campus resources:

Upcoming Events

January 28: Dare to Care at Involvement Fair!
January 29: BSU Pie the E-Board
January 29: Cards For Kids
January 29: Establishing Healthy Habits
February 3: Cultural Crafts with RA Matt
February 2: Albanian Student Org General Meeting
February 2: Orthodox Fellowship Crafts & Chosen
February 3: ALPHA Pie the E-Board
February 4: Mini Zen Desk Garden Making with RA Ghaus
February 4: H.A.I.R Protect the Crown
February 4: Get to Know CASAMA
February 4: Supporting Anti-Hazing
February 4: Sip, Slush & Self-Care Movie Night
February 4: The Person as Transcendence
February 11: Self Love Sweethearts
February 17: Cards, Care, & Community with RA Matt and SOTA
February 24: Colors of Us with RA Rachel and RA Izzy
February 25: St. Paul, Women and the Practice of Hospitality
February 25: Self-Care Station with RA Kaylah
February 25 : Empower Her: A Roundtable for Women
February 26: Family Night at Women’s Basketball - SHU WBB vs. Villanova

Please visit our University Calendar and Engage (student-focused) to learn about more events.

Dates of Note

February 1: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 2: The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas)
February 8: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 11: Our Lady of Lourdes
February 14: Saint Valentine
February 14: Ash Wednesday Mass marking the start of the penitential season
February 15: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 17: Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras)
February 18: Ash Wednesday (Fast and Abstinence)
February 22: First Sunday of Lent
February 23: Saint Polycarp

Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration:
Take a break from the day and spend some time in quiet prayer with Jesus in the most Blessed Sacrament.

February 4: World Cancer Day
February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 20: World Day of Social Justice
February 21: International Mother Language Day, promotes linguistic and cultural diversity.

We also acknowledge…

February 1: World Hijab Day recognizes Muslim women who wear the hijab
February 1-2: Tu BiShvat is the Jewish New Year of Trees
February 1-2: Imbolc (Celtic Spring)
February 2-3: Lailat al Bara'a, Islamic night of prayer and forgiveness
February 6: Sámi National Day celebrates the indigenous Sámi people of Scandinavia
February 15–16: Maha Shivaratri, a major Hindu festival
February 17-18: Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, reflection, and community, begins. Learn more about celebrating Ramadan in the workplace.
February 17: Mardi Gras celebrations culminate in New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro before the Lenten season begins.
February 18: Losar, the Tibetan New Year, marks the start of the Fire Horse year

Community Events

South Orange Village is proud to honor Black History Month alongside the entire community with monthlong events.

South Orange Downtown & SOPAC

South Orange celebrates Black Owned Businesses
South Orange celebrates Women-Owned Businesses

Maplewood Arts & Culture & SOMA

Maplewood Black History Month Events

Newark Downtown District & NJPAC

Black History Month at The Newark Museum of Art (NMOA)
Black History Month at The Newark Public Library
NJPAC presents The Divine Nine: Agents of Change on February 23. RSVP

Nutley Events & Clifton Events

The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ hosts Sip, Plant, & Learn Together, a Tu B’Shevat Celebration on January 29 in Livingston.

Intergenerational Tu B’Shvat Seder in Bridgewater at the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center on February 1, 2026, at 3 p.m.

Attend a Ramadan Crescent Moon Lighting in Edison on Feb 6, 2026, 6:30 p.m. at Minnie B. Veal Community Center, organized by Edison Muslim Community.

There is a Pre-Ramadan Brunch 2026 in Paterson on Feb 8, 2026, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Brownstone. Hosted by Masjid As Habul Yameen & Women's Auxiliary.

Union, NJ will host a Black History Month Expo celebrating culture, art and community on Saturday February 24.

Coming Soon: Spring Break, March 2-7.

Heritage Month Celebrations
If you are interested in helping to plan a heritage month, please see our Heritage Month Celebration webpage and contact us. Feel free to share your events with us here.

Please also join our Campus Inclusion & Community Committee and our Heritage Month celebration planning committees. Get involved or email cic@shu.edu for more information.

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