Dear Pirates,

Welcome back from Spring Break. We hope you had a safe, enjoyable, and restful time off! As we embark on the second half of the semester together, we are excited to see all that we will accomplish as a community. Let's make the most of our time here, support one another, and finish the semester strong!

Mid-terms are coming, and for anyone who has test anxiety, this can be a challenging time of the semester. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Academic Resource Center offer practical tips for dealing with test anxiety. March 15 is the last day to request course withdrawal with professor/dean approval. Summer and Fall Registration is upon us, so be sure to meet with your Advisor. 

Important dates from the Academic Calendar:

Tutor.com provides academic support 24/7 and can be accessed on Canvas. Our new Advising Bot can help with common academic advising questions. 

Boland Hall Memorial Mass & Ceremony (March 11, 5 p.m., Chapel)
All members of our Seton Hall University Family are welcomed to join us in prayerful remembrance of those who were lost in the tragic Boland Hall Fire twenty-four years ago. Our remembrance will begin with a Mass in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the “Remember” Memorial in the main square in front of Boland Hall.

Graduate Fair for Undergraduates! March 13 at 11:30 a.m. in UC Event Room
Seton Hall students - if you’re thinking about graduate school, join us at our Graduate Fair hosted exclusively for you.

You're Invited: The Setonian Centennial Celebration (March 19, 6 p.m. in Bethany) 
Celebrating 100 years of The Setonian! To honor this monumental anniversary, Seton Hall University is hosting a Centennial celebration. Click here to RSVP. 

Midterm Madness (March 12, 1 p.m., AS 242)
Midterms are approaching, and we've got your back! join us for the ultimate Midterm Madness Study Event with your ARC and Math Learning Lab tutors. One attendee will win a March Madness-themed basket!

Let’s Go Pirates! Big East Tournament Games

Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball

Women’s History Month Events: 

International Women’s Day - Women in Medicine (March 8, 10 a.m., Virtual)
Join us for a virtual webinar for International Women’s Day by The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) on “Women in Medicine.” Panelists include Interim President Katia Passerini. Register here for the webinar.

Strength From Within: Women of Faith in Campus Inclusion Center (March 11-28, UC 209)
Campus Inclusion celebrates women of courage, faith and vision this Women’s History Month.  Special interactive activities and light refreshments will be provided March 11- 14. 

Campus Inclusion Center Movie & Trivia Night (March 13, 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., UC209)
Enjoy a women centered movie, trivia, prizes, and of course movie snacks! All students are welcome, and please RSVP!

The Mis-Education of Black Women (March 14, 7 p.m., A&S 109)
Join the SHU Collegiate Chapter of the NAACP! We will be discussing the contributions to society and topics pertaining to Black Women. 

EmpowerHer (March 14, 6pm, Bethany A)
Join Lambda Pi Eta, The Career Center, and The Women’s Network to identify challenges and discuss solutions to address issues faced by women in the workforce. All are welcome! Click here to RSVP.

Alumni Spotlight for Women’s History Month! - Trailblazing in Education and Advocacy: Alumna Naima K. Ricks is Inspiring the Next Generation of Global Leaders

Petersheim Academic Exposition 2024 Abstract Submissions until March 29
This annual celebration of scholastic accomplishments involves the entire Seton Hall University community. Present your research, support fellow students and be considered for a Student Travel Award, a reimbursement stipend can be used to present your research at a regional, national  or international conference. 

Join Seton Hall's Digital Transformation 
The Teaching, Learning and Technology Roundtable (TLTR) is seeking enthusiastic new committee members (like you!) to guide the University through emerging technology issues and trends. The 2023 – 2024 committee topics include: Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Tech Trends, and Online Learning. Click here to complete the TLTR Interest Form.

Ellie Haney Mental Health Awareness Talk (March 21, 6 p.m., UC Chancellor’s Suite)
Join Dare to Care in welcoming Ellie Haney, founder of Here For You Clothing, as she shares how she overcame her own mental health struggles and how she has translated that experience into her work promoting metal health awareness in order to reduce stigma.

#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. 

#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.

We are deeply concerned and saddened by the ongoing outbreaks of violence and loss of life at home and abroad. Our hearts and prayers go out to those affected. Please take time to review our campus resources:

Remember that we are stronger together. Please take care of yourself and each other. 

If you have ideas, suggestions, or comments, please email studentservices@shu.edu or share them in our Student Services Suggestion Box.

Go Pirates!

All the best,

Monica Burnette, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Services

Friday, March 8

Saturday, March 9

Sunday, March 10

More activities, student club and organization meetings can be found on Engage and the Seton Hall University Calendar.

OIP and the GLC Launch Global Friends Program: International students: Feeling far from home? Overwhelmed by a new language and culture? Seton Hall’s new Global Friends Program is here for you!  Sign up and learn more.

In collaboration with the Office of Graduate Affairs, the Buccino Leadership Institute and the Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies are offering Seton Hall graduate students the ability to take advantage of their hallmark Approaches to Contemporary Leadership course for free. Use promo code pirateGRADU at checkout. Click here to register. 

For all graduate-level webinars, events, resources and information, click here.

Check out events in South Orange Downtown and Maplewood, Nutley and Clifton, and Newark.

Here are some of next week's events. More activities can be found above, on Engage and on the Seton Hall University Calendar.

Monday, March 11

Tuesday, March 12

Wednesday, March 13

Thursday, March 14

Friday, March 15