Congratulations on finishing Week 8 of the semester! It's wonderful to see you all back on campus from Spring Break. With the days getting warmer and brighter, let’s bring forward new energy and opportunities as we enter the season of Spring. There are so many events and programs coming up and we hope you see you all engaging and having fun!
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Pirate Tip of the Week: Stay Active
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Stretch During Breaks: Refresh your body and mind with quick stretches during study sessions.
- Incorporate 5–10 minutes of stretching between study sessions to release tension and improve focus.
- Try simple moves like shoulder rolls, neck stretches or standing forward bends.
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- Explore Wellness Activities: Check out the Wellness Room in the Walsh library.
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Enhanced Great Minds Dare to Care Website and The Well Toolkit
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The updated site introduces a variety of resources aimed at helping students navigate mental health challenges. Highlights include:
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A student-created video on How to Help a Friend, offering peer-driven guidance on providing support.
- Clear explanations distinguishing sadness vs. depression and stress vs. anxiety, helping students recognize when to seek help.
- The Well Toolkit, a comprehensive online collection of self-help tools designed to promote emotional wellness and resilience.
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Remember that we are stronger together. Please take care of yourself and each other.
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Monica Burnette, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Services
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| Amanda Vodicka-Cavanagh, Director of DOVE Mission
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Sign up for DOVE programs! They look great on your resume, help build leadership skills, and relieve stress from classes.
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The Division of Volunteer Efforts (D.O.V.E) aims to raise the SHU community’s awareness of social injustice by directly serving others. Through a variety of projects, trips, and pother initiatives, DOVE provides opportunities for students, staff, alumni, and faculty to serve the local and global community.
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According to the Myers-Briggs Personality Test, our DOVE student staff consists of 13 extroverts and 17 introverts! These program coordinators are amazing students who truly care about serving others!
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“Don’t stop when you’re tired, stop when you’re done.” - David Goggins
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Speak up and use your voice! Take 15 minutes to share your thoughts.
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Senior and First-Year students, Seton Hall wants to improve your educational experience and you can help by completing the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). NSSE helps us understand how students are spending time in and out of the classroom, which guides decisions that will benefit current and future Pirates.
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Did you receive a NSSE email survey invitation? Check your email for the opportunity to complete NSSE or follow the directions below to take the survey:
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Go to nssesurvey.org
- Click on “Don’t know your login ID”.
- Enter your Seton Hall email address to verify you are one of the First-Year or Senior students selected to participate.
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Complete the easy, one-step verification process to log in.
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In appreciation for participating, students who complete the survey will be automatically entered in a random drawing to win 1 of 4 rewards of $50 Pirate's Gold. Your chances of winning depend on how many complete the survey; 2813 students were invited to participate.
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Don’t miss out on an opportunity to help improve our campus today!
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New Program Alert in the Career Center! Pirate Partner Program
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We are excited to announce the new Pirate Partner Program, a fantastic opportunity for first-year students at Seton Hall University to gain valuable work experience through unpaid internships. This program provides financial assistance to help remove barriers to career exploration and ensure all students can access these opportunities.
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Be a first-year student enrolled at Seton Hall University.
- First-year students can begin securing unpaid internships for the spring semester and beyond after completing a total of 30 credits toward their degree.
- Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.
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Video Game and Sports Equipment in University Center
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Students are invited to the University Center to check out a variety of recreational equipment, including gaming consoles, pool sticks, volleyball, Wiffle ball, Badminton, ring toss or Frisbee. Simply stop by the University Information Desk located near Starbucks and leave your student ID. Whether you're in the mood for outdoor fun, video games or a friendly game of pool, the University Center has everything you need for a great time!
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Seton Hall has over 400 scholarships made possible by generous donors, and we've got a new online system called BAM to help connect you with these resources. In this interactive workshop presented by Donor Relations in partnership with Financial Aid, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of finding, applying for, and securing scholarships. Please bring your laptop. Join us for one of the three trainings to make the scholarship search process easier for the next academic year. Walk-ins are welcome, but we'd love for you to pre-register here.
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To ensure the safety and well-being of our campus community, this is a reminder about the importance of updating your emergency contact information in your student account.
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Updating your emergency contact information is quick and easy. Here's how:
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- Log into PirateNet.
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Search for and click on the Self-Service Banner app (SSB).
- Click in the Student Dashboard.
- Click the link to View/Update Emergency Contact Information.
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For additional information on how to update your information, visit this How-to article.
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| SAB Presents: Luck O’ the Pirate
Date: Monday, March 17
Time: 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: University Green
Unleash your inner pirate this St. Patrick’s Day with SAB’s Luck O' The Pirate pop-up! Come swing by The Green on the 17th from 2-4 PM for some awesome giveaways; Girl Scout Cookies, Koozies, and more! We'll be waitin' for ye!
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SAB Presents: Commuter Street Team Meeting
Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: University Center, Meeting Room (206)
Let's Spring into Spring! Join SAB Leadership for a commuter friendly Street Team Meeting. Get to know more about SAB and upcoming events, all while making pipe cleaner flowers and suncatchers!
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| | Thrive Workshop
Date: Friday - Saturday, March 14-15
Location: Muscarelle Hall
Join us for a two day workshop designed to equip students with essential skills in resilience, relationship-building, mindfulness, and more. All participants will receive Dare to Care merch & giveaways, be entered into a drawing for an iPad, and earn an exclusive digital badge and certificate to add to your resume or Linkedin. Use the link below to reserve your spot today. Sign-up here.
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| UndefeatED Presents: Movement Monday
Date: Monday, March 17
Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Jubilee 430 - Atrium
Join us for Movement Mondays, a student-led movement class designed to celebrate body positivity, build strength, and support mental well-being. This inclusive and uplifting session blends fun workouts, mindful movement, and community connection, creating a space where everybody is valued. Whether you're looking to boost confidence, relieve stress, or just move for joy, this class is for you! No experience needed—just come as you are and move with us.
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| The Career Center Presents: Speed Networking: Meet Your Future!
Date: Tuesday, March 18
Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: University Center, Event Room
Join us for a fun night of speed networking!
Speed Networking: Meet Your Future!
Join us to connect with marketing and business-related professionals and gain insightful information about industry trends and professional networking strategies.
Master the art of networking and enhance your communicaton skills at this interactive and fun speed networking event!
All SHU majors and class years are invited to participate! *In collaboration with Stillman School of Business, Market Research Center, PRSSA, the Marketing Club and Career Center.*
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| Ella Triunfa: Lt. Col. Marisol Chalas
Date: Tuesday, March 18
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bethany Hall A
Join the Joseph A. Latino Institute for a fireside chat followed by Q&A as we meet the first Latina Black Hawk pilot who shattered the glass ceiling and inspires us to reach for the skies.
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| Spring Toth-Lonergan Lecture
Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: University Center Meeting Room
Visiting Toth-Lonergan Professor, Francesca Zaccaron, Ph.D., will offer this semester's public lecture, “Ever Ancient, Ever New: Recognize Meaning in History.” She will share insights about how an exploration of the past offers valuable insight into the present search for meaning. This event is open to students, faculty and the public. Refreshments will be served. Register here.
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Personal Finance Essentials
Session Dates: March 12, 19 and 26, 2025, 7 to 9 p.m.
Are you ready to take control of your financial future? This no-cost three-session course will equip you with the foundational knowledge, skills, and habits needed to define and reach your financial goals with confidence.
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Enhancing Sport and Athletic Performance Professional Development Course
Course Dates: March 18, 20, 24 and 27, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Elevate your expertise in sports performance with our certificate course. Over six intensive hours, you'll delve into cutting-edge strategies and techniques designed to optimize athletic performance and a competitive mindset. Led by an industry expert and esteemed faculty psychologist, this 4-day course delves deeply into the psychological aspects of sports performance, alongside advanced topics including stress management, goal-setting strategies, and relaxation techniques.
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Global Learning Center’s Online Language & Cultural Exchange Program
Want to connect with English language students from Ukraine? Join the conversation with the Global Learning Center (GLC) as they collaborate with Ukraine Catholic University on an Online Language and Cultural Exchange Program. Sign up for the first online Meet & Greet being held on March 26 from 9 – 10:20 a.m. To sign up, contact the GLC at jessica.wilson1@shu.edu.
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The 29th Petersheim Academic Exposition, "Share, Honor, Unite," will take place from Tuesday, April 22 – Saturday, April 26, 2025. Throughout the week, students and faculty from various disciplines will present their work and celebrate the community's scholastic accomplishments. Abstract submission is now open through Friday, March 14. Learn how to submit your abstract and additional details on the Expo on the Petersheim website.
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SHU Blue Fridays
(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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| Campus at Your Fingertips: Seton Hall's New Mobile App
Seton Hall University has launched its new mobile app, designed to enrich the campus experience for current students. This innovative app is now available for download on both Apple and Android devices, providing a seamless and interactive platform to access a wide range of university services and resources. Once downloaded, students, faculty, and staff can get started by selecting their default user experience and signing in with their PirateNet credentials. Check out more here!
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| MCR Housing
We are excited to announce that Residence Life has a new housing software called MCR Housing, which has replaced eRezlife. This transition will provide an improved, streamlined experience for managing housing assignments and related services. You can access MCR Housing through the app on your Okta portal; eRezlife will no longer be available. For any questions, please contact residencelife@shu.edu.
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#PiratePets
Your pet is an extension of you! If you have a pet in Pirate apparel, send us the picture to engagement@shu.edu. Your pet could be featured on our #PiratePet wall of the University Center.
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#PiratePlaylist
Please help us populate our Pirate Playlist with your favorite fun, upbeat, and positive songs. You might hear your song played in Pirates Plaza (outside of the University Center). Please send your [clean] song requests to our Student Services Suggestion Box.
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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 take time to review our campus resources and ask for help if needed:
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