Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

I am delighted to share the 2024 Undergraduate Baccalaureate Commencement ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 9 a.m., taking place at the esteemed Prudential Center.

Graduation is one of life's most important and memorable milestones. The Seton Hall community congratulates our graduates for a job well done and extends warm wishes to the families and friends who will join us to celebrate these momentous occasions.  

Students, along with their family and friends are invited to:

Mass of Celebration
Monday, May 20, 2024
10:30 a.m.
Bethany Hall 

President's Reception for the Class of 2024
Monday, May 20, 2024
12:30 p.m.
University Green

In addition, the individual College and Schools Graduate Hooding Ceremonies will take place as follows:

Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
3:30 p.m. Mass
5 p.m. Hooding Ceremony
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Newark, New Jersey)

College of Human Development, Culture, and Media
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
5 p.m.
Walsh Gym

College of Nursing 
Thursday, May 16, 2024
10 a.m. Convocation and Pinning Ceremony
2 p.m. Conferral of Graduate Degrees and Hooding Ceremony
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Newark, New Jersey)

School of Health and Medical Sciences        
Thursday, May 16, 2024
6 p.m.
Walsh Gym

Stillman School of Business
Friday, May 17, 2024
4 p.m.
Walsh Gym

School of Diplomacy and International Relations
Friday, May 17, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Event Room, University Center

College of Arts and Sciences
Saturday, May 18, 2024
5 p.m. 
Walsh Gym

The Law School Commencement Ceremony
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
10 a.m.
Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center

We happily share these dates with you for your planning purposes. 

As a reminder, Seton Hall's spring 2024 commencement ceremonies are for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree candidates who have completed their graduation requirements in August 2023, December 2023, or May 2024. All candidates must complete an online graduation application. Students who are eligible will receive an email from the Office of the Registrar.

More information will follow in the coming weeks including the Undergraduate Commencement Speaker and bus transportation from campus.  

Sincerely,

Erik

Sofiya Opatska, Vice Rector for Strategic Development at the Ukrainian Catholic University, will offer an impactful talk, “A Wartime Education: Keeping Business, Business Schools, and Universities Alive in Ukraine,” on Friday, March 1 at 11 a.m. in the Beck Rooms, Walsh Library.

Refreshments will be served. Learn more and RSVP.

Explore this opportunity to receive support for your research endeavors. View the program guidelines and application on the OGRS website. The University Research Council offers assistance for summer stipend requests of up to $10,000 and research grants of up to $10,000 for use during the subsequent academic year. The application deadline for Summer 2024 is now March 4, 2024, with awards expected by late April. Questions and submissions should be emailed to grantsoffice@shu.edu. 

Hanover Grants Calendar: Arts and Humanities
The latest Grants Calendar from Hanover Research reviews upcoming grant opportunities focused on Arts & Humanities, covering a range of grantmakers. Short-term targets with set deadlines are included alongside longer-term opportunities expected to occur across the next year and beyond. View the calendar. 

Follow the CFD blog to find out about upcoming events and initiatives. We also welcome your suggestions for workshops, speakers, and other events.

Events

Faculty Lunch-time Meet-up
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Faculty Section of the Pirate Dining Room

Fulbright Information Session
Thursday, Feb. 29, 12:30pm - 1:30 p.m., in Teams

SHU Meditates
Thursday, Feb. 29, 12:30 - 1 p.m., in Teams

Streamline your Departmental ETD Process
Friday, March 1, 9:30am - 10:30am, in Teams

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Have you missed a recent CFD event? If so, you can find recordings here.

Engaging GenZ in the Classroom
The TLTC has partnered with Renee Robinson, Ph.D., to discuss course design strategies that will motivate GenZ students and prepare them for success after graduation. Attend these remote workshops to learn the tools and course activities that emphasize real-world relevance and career-readiness skills.

Streamline Grading with Gradescope
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 12-1 p.m., Online
Save significant time grading on-paper/handwritten exams, homework, and various assignments with Gradescope. Attend this demonstration to learn how Gradescope enables you to administer existing assessments, grade them individually or in collaboration with TAs, manage regrade requests, and more!

Attend the Gradescope Pilot Demo.

Save the Date! 28th Petersheim Academic Exposition
The 28th Petersheim Academic Exposition "Share, Honor, Unite" will take place from Monday, April 22 – Saturday, April 27, 2024. Throughout the week, students and faculty from various disciplines will present their work and celebrate the community’s scholastic accomplishments. The Petersheim Academic Exposition planning committee welcomes faculty members and the University community to support the exposition by hosting an event or encouraging students to participate. 

Event submissions are now being accepted! Visit the Petersheim Event Submission page for more information and to submit an event. It is recommended for organizers make arrangements (rooms, virtual format, food, media support) in advance. If any questions arise or there is a need for assistance, feel free to contact the Petersheim Program Development Sub-Committee.

School of Theology’s Lenten Series, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.” 
Join the School of Theology for its annual meditation series, this year based on Psalm 27:8, "Your face, Lord, do I seek." Enter more deeply into the Lenten season with daily emails that focus on the gaze of Christ who beckons us to draw close and experience His great love for us. Reflections will run through Holy Thursday, March 28. Learn more and subscribe.