From the Office of the Dean |
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Greetings, everyone—and welcome to the Fall 2025 semester! I hope that each and every one of you had a relaxing and restorative summer, and that you’re enjoying this beautiful weather as we kick off classes!
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For those of you beginning your Seton Hall journey today, welcome to the CHDCM community—and welcome back to those returning! This summer has been a busy one, but there’s a very different, and welcome, energy that the semester brings with it, and it’s been fun to feel the campus really come alive over the past week….especially with yesterday’s New Student Convocation and welcome events. (Did anyone else enjoy seeing the mechanical orca out on the Green…..?)
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But I’m not just welcoming you to campus, but also welcoming you to our first Dean’s newsletter of the 2025-26 academic year. This newsletter, which we send biweekly, is an opportunity for members of our College community to share great news, to celebrate accomplishments and milestones, and to highlight upcoming events of interest to the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media. Want to know what the people of CHDCM have been up to over the summer? Read on, to catch up on the news and notes from our amazing College and its people—and consider sending your own highlights and news to us, for inclusion in a future issue of this newsletter.
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That’s it! With that, I wish you a smooth and easy start to classes, and—speaking of the new semester—if you are a CHDCM student and you haven’t registered yet for classes, now is the time to do so, before drop/add ends on September 2! Otherwise, enjoy this newsletter, have a great first week, and please say hello if you see me around campus! GO PIRATES!
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Dr. Bryan Crable
Founding Dean
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Congratulations to Dr. Kishon Hickman, Sr., who was featured on PIX11 News, offering critical insights into a shocking cryptocurrency-related kidnapping and torture case in NYC. In an interview with Reporter Nicole Johnson, Dr. Hickman provided his analysis on the complex criminal dynamics at play in this emerging category of technology-facilitated violent crime.
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Congratulations to Dr. Jon Radwan and research team who published Ethics In Contact Rhetoric: Communication and the Dance of Bodies and Power. Ethics in Contact Rhetoric reframes communication theory, draws from MLK’s nonviolent tradition to emphasize nurture, respect, and justice in human relations. The book critiques Western individualist rhetoric, highlights embodied patterns of communication, and explores rhetoric’s role in addressing material injustice and fostering social transformation through case studies. Back in April, Dr. Radwan hosted a book talk on campus for this recent publication; way to go!
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Congratulations to Dr. Jason Tramm, who recently returned from the Viva Vivaldi Tour. The tour featured performances in Rome, Assisi, and Venice. Each of these churches are most historic, with the final performance in Venice being in the church where Antonia Vivaldi worked for almost 40 years. He performed the Vivaldi Gloria, RV 598 and Credo, both of which were premiered in this space. To learn more about the tour visit: Vivaldi Festival Choir, un ponte tra gli States e l'Italia.
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Student Organization Highlight |
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Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
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Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor Society in Education advances quality education by inspiring teachers to prepare all learners for future challenges. We encourage quality learning by giving educators the means to implement research-based strategies, continue professional growth, assume leadership, and become master teachers.
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Undergraduate students with a 3.4 GPA average and graduate students with a 3.8 GPA enrolled in the Departments of Educational Studies; Education Leadership, Management, and Policy; or Professional Psychology and Family Therapy automatically receive an invitation to join KDP in the Spring semester. For more information, please visit our KDP-Xi Gamma Blog.
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| Darren Worrell ’26, a student in the M.A. in Communication program, describes himself as just a kid from Brooklyn. While Brooklyn will always be home, he says Seton Hall has become “a home away from home.”
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In just a few years, Worrell was able to finish his undergraduate degree early in 2024, calling it one of his proudest accomplishments. At WSOU, he built a strong presence in student media by writing over 50 articles, completing 30+ newscasts, and becoming a recognizable voice on air.
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Dreaming of sports broadcasting since childhood, Worrell now has family and friends in Brooklyn tuning in to hear him. He also serves on the E-board of Lambda Pi Eta and is a Joe Max Robinson Endowed Scholarship recipient. Beginning the last year in his Master’s program, Worrell reflects, “Not many people from my background make it this far, but thanks to Seton Hall, this journey is just getting started and many people will remember my name.”
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WSOU 89.5 FM, the University’s award-winning radio station housed in the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, operates as a student-run learning lab led by professional staff, offering hands-on experience in on-air hosting, production, promotion, newscasting, sportscasting, programming, sales, marketing, and engineering.
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Recipients of WSOU’s Endowed Students Scholarship |
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Joe Morales,
Assist. Sports Director
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This year the WSOU Endowed Student Scholarship Fund was awarded to two recipients including Joe Morales, a student in the College of Human Development, Culture and Media.
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The scholarship was created to help support students who are involved with Seton Hall's award-winning radio station. The fund was conceived to support students who are very active at WSOU and consistently go above and beyond in the execution of their station responsibilities. Congratulations, Joe!
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Interested in Joining WSOU 89.5 FM?
WSOU 89.5 FM is open to all SHU students. If you'd like to get involved, please contact wsoustationmanager@shu.edu or visit the station, located in the Richie Regan Recreation and Athletic Center.
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Center for Sports Media News |
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Check out the NEW Pirates Cove Blog
Launched last March, Pirates Cove serves as the home for multi-platform content from students in our Center for Sports Media. Our newest post: Rising senior Jackie Litowinsky recently documented her 10-week internship at ESPN in Bristol, CT.
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Introducing our Pirates in the Field Lineup
Opportunities for 2025–26 include the World Series, Super Bowl LX, NCAA Women’s Final Four, World Cup, and more. Eligible students must have a 3.25+ GPA, two recommendations, and submit an essay with work samples. Apply with all materials using this form.
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Trending @SetonHall_CHDCM |
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South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) |
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Admission is always free to Seton Hall Theatre productions on the night of the event. Registration for performances at SOPAC is recommended. The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is located downtown at One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ 07079. For more information on SOPAC, visit www.sopacnow.org.
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| Jazz 'n the Hall Concert Series: Lionel Hampton Big Band
This Jazz ’n the Hall Concert Series presented by Seton Hall University’s Arts Council features high-level student jazz musicians performing alongside Grammy Award-winning members of the iconic Lionel Hampton Big Band, creating a unique and dynamic collaboration.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 7 PM
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