Week of April 8th 

Happy Monday, everyone, and welcome to our latest edition of the CHDCM newsletter! As I’m writing this, our region is gearing up for the big eclipse coming early this afternoon….another reminder that, despite our technologized existence, the natural world can still prompt collective gatherings, storytelling, and a shared experience of wonder (and, in the case of earthquakes, anxiety!). These days, as the sun and warmth of Spring returns—with a promise of more to come—I hope you all are able to enjoy some of the happiness and outdoor activities that accompany this change of seasons.

Even as we enjoy the arrival of Spring, though, we’re also looking ahead—to the next academic year! The past two weeks have been filled with prospective student events, both graduate and undergraduate, and as always I am grateful to every member of our CHDCM community who has participated in our tours, open houses, receptions, and Pirate Preview days. I’m so grateful to the all of the faculty, student ambassadors, Graduate Assistants, staff, and administrators who have given so much time and energy to these events—and, thanks to your efforts, I look forward to welcoming a new group of Pirates in August!

In the meantime, as we gear up for registration, exams, and graduation, I hope you all remain healthy and well. And, as you take a pre- or post-eclipse break, I invite you to read through this newsletter, and learn about what our amazing people are up to—because there is lots of great stuff to check out in this edition! Otherwise, please keep your good news and event notes coming, and have a wonderful remainder of your week!

Dr. Bryan Crable
Founding Dean

Dr. Taylor Henry 

We'd like to give a Shout to Dr. Taylor Henry whose article "'Speak For Yourself: Fox Sports 1, Reframing Sporting Conservatism, and 'Sticking to Sports' in the Age of Trump," was published in Television and New Media. 

Dr. Henry also presented, "'The New Woke Queen(s)': Sexism, Homophobia, and Conservative Backlash to the USWNT" at the International Association of Communication and Sport in Burbank, CA in March 2024. Congratulations, Dr. Henry!

Dr. Ruth Tsuria 

Another Shout is in order for Dr. Ruth Tsuria, whose article on religion and AI "Artificial Intelligence's Understanding of Religion: Investigating the Moralistic Approaches Presented by Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools," was recently published by scientific journal MDPI. Great work, Dr. Tsuria! 

To check out Dr. Tsuria's article, click HERE. 

Dr. Edmund Adjapong 

We'd like to give a Shout to Dr. Edmund Adjapong who recently added two new book chapters, "A Hop Hop Pedagogy Framework for the Advancement of Science Education" (Chapter 9) and "Toward Hip Hop-Informed Research Methodologies By Ian P. Levy, Edmund S. Adjapong, and Brian Mooney" (Chapter 12) in The Bloomsbury Handbook of Hip Hop Pedagogy 2024.  Congratulations, Dr. Adjapong! 

Dr. Sadia Cheema 

Another Shout goes out to Dr. Sadia Cheema, whose scholarly project has been accepted to and will be presented at the International Conference on Social Media & Society in London, England on July 16-18th, 2024. 

Dr. Cheema and her co-author Nicholas Browning of Indiana University-Bloomington wrote their paper, "How activists' passion is driving the Black Lives Matter Movement: The mediating role of wokeness and emotions in facilitating collective action." Many congratulations, Dr. Cheema! 

Dr. Madison Krall 

We'd like to give a CHDCM Shout to Dr. Madison Krall, who recently was awarded a one-week exploratory grant to pursue a new research project regarding health safety messaging communicated to industry insiders and the public at and within DuPont & Company in the mid-twentieth century. 

Dr. Krall was awarded this by the Research Committee at the The Hagley Museum and Library in Delaware - she will be accessing archival collections and will draw from scholarship on the history of rhetoric of science, health, regulation, and risk. 

Congratulations, Dr. Krall! 

Brownson Speech and Debate Team 

Seton Hall University's Forensics Brownson Speech and Debate Team is known for its tradition of rhetorical excellence, stemming back over 75 years. The team travels across the United States to compete in a wide variety of speaking events. While forensics typically refers to investigation, the term uniquely applies to the team's ability to dissect language and craft messages to perform on stage.

Seton Hall’s Brownson Speech and Debate Team is celebrating its ongoing success at the 2024 Pi Kappa Delta (PKD) National Tournament in Glendale, Arizona, where 59 colleges and universities’ teams and more than 1,450 individual entries, represented the nation’s oldest forensics honor society in four intense days of competition.

To read more about their successful year, click HERE. 

The team is open to all full-time undergraduate students. All members must audition. If you would like to set up an audition. If you would like to set up an audition, please contact the team's director, Professor Catherine Zizik. 

Catherine Rubens 

Catherine Rubens '20,'22, '24 is part of the Ed.S. in School Psychology program in 2024 here at Seton Hall. Soon, Rubens will be a triple pirate after completing her B.A. in Psychology in 2020 and M.A. in Psychological Studies in 2022.

Rubens is currently a member of SPLASH and served as the Chair this past school year. For the past year, Rubens was an intern in the Bloomfield Public Schools districts working alongside an elementary school Child Study Team, and was offered a part time position. She is currently a school psychologist and case manager who works mainly with students who have behavioral challenges. Rubens has hopes of accepting a full-time position to continue servicing students in special education at the elementary level. 

"Seton Hall has been a major part of my life for the past 8 years, so it's going to be a bittersweet feeling graduating for the last time come May, but I'm also excited for this new chapter of life as I move into the working world."

WSOU Joins the 89th Annual Newark St. Patrick's Day Parade

WSOU tones down the black and goes green to celebrate Irish heritage as a part of the historic event in the heart of New Jersey. 

Student volunteers from the modern active rock radio station in varying positions from assistant producers to on-air talent and student managers, came together to march along the route.

To read more about this event, click HERE. 

Seton Hall Students Attend #Happens Rock Conference

Members of WSOU 89.5FM were flown to Las Vegas to engage in conversations with industry professionals, meet with influential bands and to further develop their skill proficiencies. 

To check out more about the conference, click HERE. 

Guests at WSOU: Brian "Head" Welch 

Brian "Head" Welch from the American metal band Korn sat down with Music Director Patrick Ritter to talk about the 30th anniversary of the debut album, upcoming tour, and new music! 

To check out the interview, click HERE. 

Guests at WSOU: Melissa Cross

Patrick sits down with legendary heavy metal vocal coach Melissa Cross!

If you've ever wondered how metal screamers can sing without throwing out their voice, create their own sounds, and how you can apply these techniques in everyday life, check out this WSOU exclusive interview with Melissa Cross!

Seton Hall Debuts Sports Media & Business Pre-College Course 

Offered this summer, the new Sports Media and Business Academy will provide high school students the opportunity to gain insights into the intricate business aspects of sports. 

The program is offered through the Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies in conjunction with the Center for Sports Media. 

The course will be held from July 15 - August 2, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 3pm at SHU's South Orange Campus. 

To read more about the program, click HERE. 

Experience the Brownson Speech and Debate Team in action Tuesday, April 23, 2024! 

Join us for a night filled with persuasive speeches, impromptu resolutions and dramatic montages as our students showcase their advocacy and intellectual talents. The audience will be invited to participate, have a chance to win raffle prizes and enjoy snacks. 

For more information, contact Professor Catherine Zizik. 

Please join us a the CHDCM Inclusive Excellence (IE) Teaching and Learning Workshop in the Event Room at the University Center! 

Please join us for dinner and active learning on Wednesday, April 10 at 5pm hosted by Dr. Adjapong. Participants will learn about and understand similarities and differences of various educational philosophies aligned to culturally responsive and sustaining education. 

To RSVP, click HERE. 

Join us for a  movie screening of "Death at a Funeral" with its renowned filmmaker Frank Oz, followed by a panel discussion on Thursday, April 11th at 7pm. 

After the screening, Mr. Oz and the authors of the book The Filmmaker’s Guide to Creatively Embracing Limitations – Seton Hall Faculty Associate William Pace and Associate Professor Ingrid Stobbe from Lesley University (Cambridge, MA) – will host a Q&A. 

To register and hear more about this event, click HERE. 

COMA Assistant Professor Dr. Sadia Cheema hosted April 4th's CHDCM Lunch and Lead session.

Dr. Cheema shared her research on how values and passion drive activists' behavior with particular focus on one study titled, "Activists’ passion for the Black Lives Matter Movement: The mediating role of wokeness and emotions in driving activism." 

Dr. Jennifer Timmer kicked off our Inaugural CHDCM Inclusive Excellence Lunch and Lead Series in March! 

These provide an opportunity for CHDCM scholars to share their critical research and engage community members in rich conversations examining their worldviews, teaching, learning, and/or scholarly practices. 

ELMP Assistant Professor Dr. Timmer discussed her research on gender disparities in principal salaries, how pathways to the superintendency differ by race and gender, and the “glass cliff” phenomenon of hiring women into precarious leadership positions.  

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