Campus Belonging & Community Committee
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Featured News and Events | October 2026 |
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Hispanic Heritage Month continues through October 15. Don’t miss these events celebrating Hispanic culture.
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Polish American month commemorates the arrival of the first Polish settlers in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1608.
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October was chosen to commemorate the first documented arrival of Filipinos in the continental United States. The Filipino American National Historical Society announced the 2026 theme as "Beyond the Margins: Centering Intersectional Filipino American Histories.”
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German-American Heritage Month
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German-American Heritage Month is observed annually throughout October in the United States to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Americans of German descent. October 6 marks the arrival of 13 German families from Krefeld who landed in Philadelphia in 1683 and founded Germantown, Pennsylvania.
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October is Global Diversity Month which celebrates cultural heritages, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds, as well as promoting workplace inclusion.
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is observed every October to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and promote inclusive workplace practices.
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Stillman Speaks
This fall, join expert faculty from the Stillman School of Business for engaging, thought-provoking discussions on today’s most relevant topics in business, technology, and education.
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Hall Homecoming and Family Weekend 2026 October 3-5
At Hall Homecoming and Family Weekend, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This exciting event is designed to bring together our entire community for a weekend filled with fun, connection, and Pirate Pride.
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Tea Ceremony
October 8
Discover the art of tea with Tea Master Fengxiao Liu. This special event will introduce participants to the traditions of Chinese tea culture, with an emphasis on its spiritual and communal dimensions.
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Safe Space Training
October 22
Safe Space training is an initiative to provide awareness training on LGBTQIA+ for Seton Hall faculty, staff and administrators.
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All are welcome to participate in all programs and events.
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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 who have been affected.
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Please take time to review our campus resources:
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Campus Inclusion celebrates Hispanic Heritage month and hosts Tuesday October 6 at 5 p.m. in the Campus Inclusion room. RSVP, seats are limited!
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- October 7: Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
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October 6: German American Day
- October 8: World Sight Day
- October 10: World Inclusion Day
- October 12: Indigenous Peoples' Day
- October 12: Columbus Day
- October 22: International Stuttering Awareness Day
- October 31: Halloween
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October 11: National Coming Out Day
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The Maplewood Library has curated reading lists, displays, and community highlights honoring Hispanic history, culture, and local contributions through October 15.
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La Casa de Don Pedro Hispanic Heritage Month event is a free family-friendly community celebration with live music, food, and vendors on Friday, October 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 43 Broadway, Newark
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Ironbound (Five Corners (Ferry St. & Wilson Ave.) will host an Italian Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, October 23 at 5 p.m.
- Newark City Hall will host a second flag-raising ceremony on Sunday, October 25 at 2 p.m.
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Cultural Celebrations Around New Jersey
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- The 2nd Annual Filipino-American Music & Food Festival is Saturday, October 3 from 12 to 7 p.m. at G. Thomas DiDomenico Park (16th Street Park) in Bayonne, NJ
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The Highlands Oktoberfest is on October 3 at Veterans Memorial Park in Highlands, NJ, featuring traditional German food, live polka music, and performances by the Bayern Verein Newark Dancers. Free admission.
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The German-American Society of Trenton hosts their Quarterly Membership Meeting on October 8 from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- The Ligaya Fest 2026 is Saturday, October 10 from 2 to 8 p.m. in Metuchen, NJ. A celebration of Fil-Am excellence featuring a pop-up market with Filipino American-owned vendors, food, art, and music.
- The Open Door Hispanic Heritage Month celebration happens Thursday October 22 at 7 p.m. in West New York, NJ. Free event.
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The Trenton Donauschwaben’s 70th Anniversary Celebration is October 24 (3 – 7 p.m.) at the German-American Society of Trenton in Yardville, NJ.
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Italian Heritage Month: October 2026
- Italian American Heritage Month: October 2026 Guide
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Coming soon: Sunday, November 1 is All Saints’ Day. Masses at 10 a.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m. Check our Holiday Calendar and Academic Calendar for Fall 2026 dates.
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