Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce Seton Hall’s five representatives for the BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium, taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. This competition brings together top undergraduate researchers from all 11 BIG EAST universities.

Through a selection process in which projects were scored and ranked based on multiple factors including prior presentation experience, mentor support and presentation quality, the committee selected the following students based on their outstanding research:

We look forward to seeing Seton Hall’s various projects represented once again. Before they head to the BIG EAST competition, we invite you to stop by the Regents Suite in President’s Hall on Monday, March 9 at 12 p.m. to see their presentations and help cheer them on. Let’s bring home a victory!

Sincerely,
Erik

Noon – 1:30 p.m., Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Join us as we celebrate and give thanks for our exceptional faculty at a special Mass honoring St. Thomas Aquinas, patron saint of university professors. Faculty will receive a special blessing at the conclusion of Mass, followed by a luncheon in appreciation of all you do for our students and community. All are welcome. Read more.

The McQuaid Medal is the University's highest honor for faculty, staff and administrators. Named after Seton Hall's first president, the medal is presented to full-time employees who have served with dedication and high distinction for more than 15 years. The University community is encouraged to submit nominations via email by Friday, February 6 to Paul Fisher paul.fisher@shu.edu. Please refer to the criteria detailed in Process and Guidelines for Awarding the McQuaid Medal and include a narrative explaining how each candidate meets the criteria.

Save the date! We are hosting Graduate Open House on Saturday, February 21, 12 – 3 p.m. in Jubilee Hall. This event is a valuable opportunity to showcase the University’s 140+ graduate programs and connect with prospective students seeking to advance their education. Whether you know someone considering graduate studies or are interested in learning more about the event, visit the Graduate Open House page for details.

Up Your Research Game and Join Us at Virtual Walsh Workshops!

A special welcome is extended to graduate students – we invite faculty and staff to help spread the word with their students.

College of Nursing Presents Interdisciplinary Research in Helsinki

Faculty from Seton Hall’s College of Nursing presented two poster sessions at the 2025 International Council of Nurses Conference (ICN) in Helsinki, Finland, about challenges in chronic illness care and nurse practitioner education. Moira Kendra, D.N.P., ACNP-BC, program director of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program, collaborated with nurses from Morristown Medical Center and Santiago Castiello-Gutierrez, Ph.D., assistant professor in Seton Hall’s Department of Higher Education Leadership, Management and Policy.

Kendra was joined by the College’s Graduate Department Chair, Mary Ellen Roberts, D.N.P., and adjunct faculty member Catherine Loughery, A.G.A.C.N.P., to present their poster, "Impact of Telehealth Experience in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on AG-ACNP Student’s Knowledge, Attitude and Practice." Read more.

Follow the CFD blog for more upcoming events and initiatives. We also welcome your suggestions for workshops and speakers, as well as requests for co-sponsorship of faculty-oriented events.

Faculty Lunch Time Meet-ups
February 4, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Faculty section of the Pirate Dining Room

“How to Write Well, and Why We Must,” Professor Leonard Cassuto, author of Academic Writing as If Readers Matter
February 12, 5 – 6 p.m. (including book signing)

“The Relational Classroom: Understanding and Engaging Today’s Students,” Dr. Widian Nicola
February 17, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., in Teams

Faculty Learning Communities:

These are opportunities for engagement as well as personal and professional development; participation can be as time permits.

CFD Podcast: Faculty Matters

Videos

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

Upcoming TLTC Workshops
Along with one-on-one support from your Instructional Design Liaison, the TLTC provides a robust schedule of workshops:

Students Help Bring the Innovation Hub to LifeAs the Innovation Hub opens, trained Student Technology Assistants work alongside professional staff to help the Seton Hall community integrate making, immersive technologies and content creation into teaching, research and administrative activities. Student staff are prepared to assist across maker, exploration and content creation studios, enabling innovative, cross-disciplinary use of the space. Read more about Innovation Hub support.

Manage Assignment Dates More Efficiently in Canvas
Canvas allows instructors to update due dates and availability windows for multiple assignments at once using the Edit Assignment Dates tool. This feature helps keep course schedules accurate and expectations clear for students. Update assignment dates in Canvas.

Update Duo Mobile by February 2
To avoid interruptions to Duo Push authentication, update the Duo Mobile app on any device you use for two-factor authentication. Devices running older versions may stop receiving push notifications after February 2. Read more about the Duo Mobile update.

Our Hall, Our History: Seton Hall Photo Contest
Over the past couple of years, the Archives' staff has processed thousands of photographs depicting the people, events, and transformations Seton Hall has undergone over the past 170 years. The Archives needs YOUR help to vote on what photos in our collection you believe best represents Seton Hall's history. The photos with the most votes will be displayed in Walsh Library! Click here to view the photos and cast your vote. Voting will end Monday, February 2.

Pre-College Summer Programs: 25% Employee Discount
Seton Hall is offering a variety of engaging Pre-College Summer Programs for high school students — and members of the Seton Hall community receive a 25% discount for dependent children. Students can explore hands-on courses in areas like STEM, entrepreneurship, investing, health sciences, sports media and more.

Learn more and register on the Pre-College Programs page using promo code Precollege25 at checkout. For questions, contact ceps@shu.edu