Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

Are you interested in receiving a grant that would support your research? The Office of Grants and Research (OGRS) is pleased to assist you through a series of talks to help faculty understand and navigate the different phases of research grants, forthcoming in April as part of the 2024 Petersheim Academic Exposition. 

Faculty will have the opportunity to learn the different tools available to submit a competitive proposal and the different reports, forms, and compliance regulations that must be followed to satisfy the sponsor’s and Seton Hall University requirements.

Events will be held in the Silent Study Room of the Walsh Library with two sessions on each topic running in the morning from 10 – 11:30 a.m. and in the afternoon from 2 – 3 p.m. Featured topics and sessions include:

For more information and questions, please contact the Office of Grants and Research at ogrs@shu.edu or visit the OGRS website for additional information on any of these topics

Sincerely,
Erik

Friday, April 26 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Chancellor’s Suite
The University community will once again gather to receive updates and celebrate progress on the realization of its strategic plan, Harvest Our Treasures. Representatives from all three campuses will provide updates on each goal and following, attendees will be invited to participate in an interactive speed networking activity to share feedback, input and insights on the future of the University and the advancement of our Catholic mission. Learn more and register to attend.

During the month of April, there will be three panels discussing various aspects of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition as they relate to contemporary issues.

Refreshments will be served at all three events.

The campus community is invited to participate in an upcoming in-person 'Finance Division Open Forum' with the goal of identifying current business processes and business policies that impact your ability to conduct effective and efficient University business. Two sessions, noted below, are scheduled, and pre-registration is preferred.

The outcomes of these 'Open Forums' will be shared with the community and will assist us in developing a collaborative approach to identifying and implementing system solutions, procedures and policies, resulting in more effective business services. As the Finance Division begins this in-depth assessment, we will be encouraging end-users to collaborate with us in addressing these challenges. Please recognize that a logical, systematic approach that addresses these improvements will take some time, but we are committed to the long-term improvements we can make together.

Please register for one of the following sessions:

On the occasion of the IFCU Centenary (1924-2024), the Federation with the participation of several member universities, is launching an international exhibition hosted on a digital portal allowing you to consult arts and artefacts from the collections of 4 member universities. This artistic journey will make you discover the collections of Seton Hall University (USA); Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (Peru);    University of Saint Joseph (Macao, China); and the Museum of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (Poland).

The first episode, on April 11 at 12:00 p.m. (New York time), features the Walsh Gallery team from Seton Hall University introducing the exhibition "Contemporary African Spirituality in Art." This interdisciplinary exhibition explores spirituality through seven themes: Altars, Rituals, and Prayer; Healing, Protection, and Symbols; Faith and Intuition; Family, Roots, Community, Freedom, and Power; Protest, Revolution, Justice, and Celebration; God, Goddess, and Identity Construction; and Present, Future, and Liberation, utilizing multimedia art to visualize these concepts.

Stillman School of Business’s Department of Management and the Buccino Leadership Institute has released the Spring 2024 issue of In the Lead magazine, which focuses on the future of work and how leadership and technology will help the workforce navigate an unpredictable future.

Dr. Bill Connell, Director of the Alberto Italian Studies Institute and La Motta Endowed Chair in Italian Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, joined Seton Hall University Libraries' Sarah Ponichtera on Zet Forward to discuss the only known copy of The Republic of the Church, the first account of the Catholic Church's history written in 1541 by a non-clergyman named Donato Giannotti.  While in Salerno, Italy to present a book that Connell had published, he wandered into an antique shop, "and there I found, to my surprise, among these books or manuscripts...two of them from the 1500s, one from the 1600s and one from the 1800s," recalls Connell. "I was amazed," he said, likening the discovery of the ancient text to an "Indiana Jones story...I think it can be called quite legitimately, the first modern history of the Church."

English Professor Nathan Oates Delivers a Well-Designed Thriller
From English Professor Nathan Oates comes a thrilling tale of deception in his recent novel, A Flaw in the Design (Penguin Random House, 2023).  The psychological thriller was published to positive reviews in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Observer, and The Daily Mail, and soon optioned for development as a TV show by Carnival Films (a UK-based film company, best known for "Downton Abbey"). In it, the life of a writing professor is derailed when he becomes guardian of his very charming, but dangerous nephew, whose parents have suddenly and mysteriously died. Oates' advice to his students who have aspirations of becoming novelists? To "read as widely, variously, and capaciously as possible. That is how one learns how to write…"

Hanover Grants Calendar
Hanover produces a bimonthly Grants Calendar centered on certain funding interests. Today's calendar reviews upcoming grant opportunities focused on Health Equity, 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. Click here to access 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

HerStory in Four Bars
Wednesday, April 10, 6 - 8 p.m., A&S 107

Faculty Lunch-time Meet-up
Thursday, April 11, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Faculty Section of the Pirate Dining Room

SHU Meditates
Thursday, April 11, 12:30 - 1 p.m., in Teams

The Judge and His Daughter: A Play Reading and Talk-Back
Monday, April 15, 7 - 9 p.m., University Center Theater

Other Events of Interest:
Sharing with Authority: Exploring the Credibility of Health Influencers on Social Media
April 11, 2 - 3 p.m., Fahy Hall, rm. 7

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

TLTR Kickoff Sets the Stage for Educational Innovation
Seton Hall University's Teaching, Learning, and Technology Roundtable (TLTR) held its annual kickoff event on March 20, launching its three committees: Artificial Intelligence, Online Learning, and Emerging Trends in Ed. Tech. Over 30 attendees, including faculty, employees, and students, convened to identify emerging technology trends and set an agenda centered on leveraging technology for educational innovation. Learn more about the TLTR.

Last Chance to Register for DIY Escape Rooms
Wednesday, April 10, 12 p.m., Remote

Attend this remote workshop to discover how integrating immersive experiences into classrooms cultivates teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills. Explore designing and implementing escape rooms aligned with learning objectives and discuss assessment options. Register for DIY Escape Rooms.

Maker Fridays: 3D Printing
Friday, April 12, 12-4 p.m., Space154

Stop by Space154 to create a 3D printed masterpiece. Brainstorm ideas, design your project on a 3-dimensional plane and explore the endless possibilities of 3D printing. By the end of this workshop, you will have the ability to register for a free TinkerCad account, integrate shapes and objects into your projects, and adjust the dimensions of your 3D-printed object. Register for the 3D Printing Maker Event.

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 (cosimo.antonacci@shu.edu).