Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

We are pleased to open the Call for Applications for the Academies and Idea Hall initiatives! Both initiatives provide seed funding to develop or pilot innovative projects, with these key differences:

Visit the Innovation Hub page for more information and application details. Applications are due on September 10, 2025.

Want to see what’s been funded or learn how to apply?
Join us at Academies and Idea Halls: Funded Projects Showcase and Information Session on Monday, April 14, 2025, from 3:30–4:45 p.m. to explore current funded projects in a poster presentation format, engage with colleagues and get your questions answered about the application process. Register here to learn, network and be inspired!

Sincerely,
Katia

Every Monday from 4-5 p.m., Near Starbucks
Join us for Brewing Ideas: Strategic Plan Coffee Hour, a weekly opportunity to engage in thoughtful conversations about our university’s next strategic plan. Each week, we’ll dive into a different topic that’s shaping our future, providing a space to share ideas, ask questions, and collaborate.

Next week’s topic (March 3) will be Engaging Alumni Experience and Partnerships. Come with your thoughts, your questions, and your passion for helping us move forward! Meet us every Monday for coffee, conversation and creativity. We look forward to seeing you there!

Seton Hall University will host its next Adjunct Faculty Information Fair on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5 p.m. in Bethany Hall, where those interested can learn more about adjunct faculty teaching opportunities across our three campuses, including undergraduate programs, graduate programs, health sciences and law. Help spread the word! Feel free to reshare this recent LinkedIn post with your network. Read more.

Seton Hall School of Law made history at the 2025 Hicks Thomas LLP Moot Court National Championship, with 3L students Emma Taylor and Christopher Frey emerging as champions. This prestigious competition, held January 23-25 in Houston, brought together the top 16 law schools in the nation. Seton Hall triumphed over several top competitors, including NYU and Michigan State, before defeating Liberty in the final round. The team also won the Best Brief award. Taylor and Frey’s hard work paid off, marking a significant achievement for the school and their future legal careers. Read the full story.

New Cataloging System Coming Next Week

On March 3, the library will be upgrading their catalog system. This upgrade will provide better infrastructure and integrated access to their resources. As a result, the EZBorrow interlibrary loan service will be impacted the week of March 3. Once the upgrade happens, the library will continue to add enhancements to the new system. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Linear Algebra as Modern Equation

Three Seton Hall professors from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science have collaborated to create the fourth edition of Linear Algebra: Algorithms, Applications and Techniques (Elsevier, 2023). Father Gabriel Costa, Professor John T. Saccoman, Ph.D., and Daniel Gross, Ph.D., are long-time collaborators in mathematics. Originally written in 1995 by Professor Richard Bronson, the updated Linear Algebra begins with concrete and computational explanations of linear algebra and then explains the major applications. The latest edition was updated with appendices on Jordan canonical forms and Markov chains.

New Publication Status Option: "Under Revision"

We’re excited to introduce a small but valuable enhancement in Faculty Success! Faculty members now have the option to select “Under Revision” in the Publication Status dropdown when updating their scholarly work.

This new status provides greater accuracy in tracking the progress of your publications, ensuring that works in revision are clearly distinguished from those in submission or press. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue enhancing Faculty Success to better support your academic achievements!

Follow the CFD blog for more upcoming events and initiatives. Suggestions for workshops, speakers, or requests for co-sponsorship of faculty-oriented events welcome!

Events

SHeWILL Coffee Break: Tips & Tricks for TeachingMarch 10, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., UC 201. All are welcome.

14th Annual Faculty Talent Show
March 13, 6 - 9 p.m., University Center Event Lounge
Contact Deb Zinicola and Mary Balkun if you’re interested in performing.

Untenured Faculty Organization Events:

To learn more about the UFO, contact Jared Best and Dawn Apgar

SHU Meditates
Thursdays, 12:30 - 1 p.m., in Teams

Faculty Lunch time Meet-ups (in the faculty area of the Galleon Dining Room)
February 26, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
March 12, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. 

Write Club
A virtual space to work on research in a supportive atmosphere; Fridays, 9 - 11 a.m., in Teams.

Opportunities

Resources

CFD Podcast: Faculty Matters
New Episode: "The AI Academy"

Find all episodes here.
Subscribe and find all episodes on Podbean.

Videos

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

Accessibility Workshop Series
Enhance your course accessibility with the TLTC's Accessibility Workshop Series. These remote sessions will equip faculty and staff with practical strategies to create inclusive course materials using Word, PowerPoint, PDFs, and videos.

Accessible Course Content with Ally Alternative Formats
Ally in Canvas automatically generates alternative formats for course materials, ensuring accessibility for all students. These formats support diverse learning styles by providing options like Audio MP3, ePub, Electronic Braille, and OCR PDFs. Learn more about Ally Alternate Formats.

Securely Share Files with Proper Permission Settings
Generate secure OneDrive or SharePoint links by setting permissions (edit, view-only, or restricted) and sharing only with specific individuals or university members. Avoid 'Anyone' links and regularly review access. Generate secure file sharing links.

Avoid Teams Login Issues When Signed into Multiple Accounts
If you're signed into another email account in your browser, Microsoft Teams may log you in with that account instead of your Seton Hall account, restricting access to meetings, files, and features. To avoid issues, sign out of non-Seton Hall accounts, use separate browser profiles, or access Teams through the desktop app. Identify and prevent Teams login issues.

Fulbright Scholar Dr. Mario Milazzo Host Seminar
Join the Department of Physics Wednesday, February 26, at 6 p.m. in McNulty 101 for a research talk by Fulbright Scholar Dr. Mario Milazzo, Senior Assistant Professor at the University of Pisa. Dr. Milazzo will discuss cutting-edge advancements in materials science and biomedical applications. His interdisciplinary work explores tissue regeneration, including innovative biomimetic scaffolds and piezoelectric nanocomposites for bone healing. Pizza and drinks will be served. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field! Click here to learn more.

Mark Your Calendars: Charter Day Celebration
Our annual Charter Day celebration will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3 p.m. in the University Center. This special day honors Seton Hall’s founding, our Catholic mission and the legacy of our patroness, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, whose resilience and life continues to inspire us in so many ways. 

During the commemoration, we will recognize distinguished members of our community with the Bishop Bernard J. McQuaid Medal for Distinguished Service, the President’s Award for Student Service and honor our Servant Leader Scholars. And, to help bring Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s story to life, we’ll also welcome keynote speaker Catherine O’Donnell, Ph.D., author of Elizabeth Ann Seton: American Saint. Explore the full Schedule of Events on the Charter Day website and save your seat for the ceremony. 

Save the Date! 29th Petersheim Academic Exposition
The 29th Petersheim Academic Exposition "Share, Honor, Unite" will take place from Tuesday, April 22 – Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Interested in hosting an event? Visit the Petersheim Event Submission page for more information and to submit event details. 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 (cosimo.antonacci@shu.edu).

Advance Your Career with Seton Hall’s Hall-mark Professional Development Courses
Seton Hall University offers Hall-mark professional development courses designed to enhance career and academic growth. These graduate certificate courses, available at no additional cost to current graduate students, provide practical, industry-relevant skills. Taught by experienced faculty, these courses help students stay ahead of industry trends and gain valuable knowledge that can make a meaningful impact in their fields. For more information on these unique opportunities, visit the Hall-mark Professional Development Courses page.