Campus Belonging & Community Committee

February 17 marks the beginning of Lunar New Year -- Chinese Chunjie, Vietnamese Tet, Korean Solnal, Tibetan Losar, and Spring Festival, which celebrates the arrival of the new year in Asia and ends 16 days later with the first full moon.2026 is the Year of the Horse, which symbolizes energy, confidence, independence, strength, and perseverance.

Presidents' Day is on the third Monday of February each year. The day began with honoring George Washington, the first President of the United States, born on February 22, and Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12. It was expanded to include all the presidents who have served the United States.

Black History Month 2026 continues with the following events and activities:

We continue this good work through the goals of our Strategic Plan and the For All, Forever comprehensive campaign—growing together as a community grounded in mission, belonging, and care for one another. 

All are welcome to participate in all programs and events.  

Campus Events

Corazones Conectados
Through February 12
Join the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute, for a heart-centered community service initiative dedicated to spreading love, connection, and joy to senior citizens in our local community.

Classical Concert Series: Formosa Quartet
February 11
The Formosa Quartet will be featuring American Black composers in the University Theatre for the spring semester Classical Concert Series Evening Express Concert.

CYC PricewaterhouseCoopers AI Ethics Speaker
February 16
Join us in welcoming guest speaker, Pia Ramchandani, the AI Engineering Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers, as she shares her experience working with Artificial Intelligence in the professional field. 

2026 Adelantando Latino Healthcare Conference
February 19
At the Latino Healthcare Conference, you can connect with healthcare pros, share ideas, and explore the latest issues focused on Latino communities.

More events:

Celebrate Love in All Ways! St Valentines Day on February 14, Love of Data, Love of Self, Love Your Culture and most importantly Love Thy Neighbor:

Campus Inclusion Events

Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
Every Tuesday and Thursday, Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Take a break from the day and spend some time in quiet prayer with Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. 

Moonlight Mercy
Every Wednesday, Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Join us for music, prayer, confessions, adoration, and quiet time. All are welcome!

South Orange Village is proud to honor Black History Month alongside the entire community with monthlong events.

Maplewood Arts & Culture & SOMA

Newark Downtown District & NJPAC

Nutley Events & Clifton Events

Montclair NJ has a celebration on February 22 for a community-led dragon parade through downtown. The parade is open to all and free to attend, but capacity is limited, so advance registration is required.

Coming Soon – Ash Wednesday Mass, Wednesday, February 18; February 17-18 Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, reflection, and community, begins. Learn more about celebrating Ramadan in the workplace; 2026 Adelantando Latino Healthcare Conference, February 19.

At Seton Hall, we are committed to being a safe, supportive, and inclusive living and learning environment that fosters academic, spiritual, and personal growth. Your health, safety, and success are paramount in all we do.

Please also take time to review our campus resources:

If you are interested in helping to plan a heritage month, please see our Heritage Month Celebration webpage and contact us. Feel free to share your events with us here.

Rev. Dr. John J. Ranieri
Director, University Honors Program
Thomas and Ruth Sharkey Professor of Humanities
Professor of Philosophy

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

Co-chairs, Campus Belonging and Community Committee