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Featured News and Events | March 2026

In March we celebrate Women’s History month and so much more. All are welcome to participate in all programs and events.

Women’s History Month

International Women’s Day Events MLKSA - March 9
The Career Center Presents: Empower Her 2026 - March 10
Women’s Month Jeopardy with NCNW - March 10
BSU x NAACP Woman's History Month - March 11
Women’s History Month Tabling - March 12
In Her Shoes: Domestic Violence & Women in Law - March 13
Coffee & Conversation with author Monique Clesca - March 19
Women’s Leadership & The Foundations of Modern Catholic Universities - March 19
Women’s History Month with Unidos Bailamos - March 19
Professional Presence for Women - March 19
“Calladita No More” Author Hady Vasquez - March 20
Scholars’ Forum in the CIT with Elizabeth Redwine - March 25
Women in Leadership Panel - March 27
SHU WIB Spring Bootcamp - March 27
Red Renaissance - March 27

Irish American Heritage Month

Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17 to commemorate the death of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. It is a cultural and religious celebration featuring parades and the wearing of green. Originally a religious feast day, it has evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture.
Crochet a Clover - March 10
St Patrick’s Day Drinking Safety - March 16
You’re Worth More Than Gold - March 16
Italian St. Patrick’s Day - March 17

National Social Work Month

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) promotes inclusion and community.

Design for Equity - March 18

National Nutrition Month focuses on healthy eating

Graduate Student International Food Festival Social - March 18

Gardening, Nature, and Ecology Books Month

The Recovery Ecosystems Conference - March 5
University Libraries Zine Workshop - March 11
Hike and Connect - March 28

We continue to celebrate Lent

Lenten Confessions - March 11
Catholicism and the Holocaust - March 11
Book Presentation: “An Earthly Story with a Heavenly Meaning” - March 16
‘Pope Leo and the Legacy of Pope Francis’ - March 18
Phone Fast Lunch - March 23
“From Point A to Point B: How Words Take You from Me to Thee” - March 24
Palm Sunday Mass - March 29
Love Thy Neighbor Clothing Swap - March 29

We continue to celebrate Ramadan

Student Activities Board

SAB Presents: Making Madness - March 12
SAB Presents: Pajama Party Latenighter - March 17
Class of 2026: Last 56 Days - March 25
SAB Presents: ONWARD - March 31

Featured Events

Seton Hall University Blue Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, University Center, Information Desk
Show your Pirate Pride! We welcome anyone wearing SHU blue or SHU apparel on Wednesdays to say hello, take a photo, and pick up a piece of candy from the University Center Information Desk. SHU Blue Days will take place on all Wednesdays when the University is open. Be sure to rep your blue. GO PIRATES!

Dale Favors: The Future of Work & the Influence of AI (new date)
March 9
Join us this spring for our “Stillman Speaks” lecture series as expert faculty from the Stillman School of Business explore timely, thought-provoking topics in business, technology, education, and more.

Carlos Abrams-Rivera, Former CEO Kraft Heinz
March 10
Join us to welcome Carlos Abrams-Rivera, former CEO and Member of the Board of Directors at Kraft Heinz.

Racial Disproportionality in Special Ed
March 11
Edward Fergus, Ph.D., explores racial and ethnic disproportionality in special education and school discipline, examining state-level priorities and equity in education policy.

The Crossings: Seton Hall Conference Panel in Berlin
March 12
Four Seton Hall professors will share their conference experiences and excerpts from the bi-annual conference of the Collegium for African American Research (CAAR) in Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany.

Seton Hall Law School Diversity Banquet March 23
Please join Seton Hall Law School for this year's Diversity Banquet. You can support scholarships for deserving law students. Seats are limited Register HERE.

Jazz ‘n the Hall: Seton Hall Faculty Jazz Ensemble
March 24
The University Arts Council’s “Jazz ‘n the Hall” organization will present the Seton Hall University Faculty Jazz Ensemble in concert at the South Orange Performing Arts Center.

Campus Inclusion

March 12: March Birthdays
March 19: Coffee & Conversation with author Monique Clesca
March 23: Commuter Study Hall

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:

Upcoming Events

March 9: Escape & Exhale: VR Wellness Lab
March 9: Candlelit Prayer Night & Candlelit Prayer Concert
March 10: A Look at the Tzedek Center’s Work in Israel
March 10: RNB and Rights
March 11: Adelante Bingo Night
March 12: Slavic Club Poetry in Conflict
March 12: Cultural Crafts with RA Matt
March 14: Youth Stepshow
March 16: Dita E Verës Albanian Student Organization
March 16: ASLDC Paint & Sip
March 17: Korean Independence Day
March 17: African Students Association Paint & Sip
March 17: Loc Story Short
March 18: Korean Fundraisier
March 18: Middle East VS North Africa
March 18: ASA Waist Beads & Henna Night
March 19: ASA Nollywood Movie Night
March 23: Innovation Hub Blessing and Grand Opening Ceremony
March 24: Scopa Tournament
March 25: Adelante Paint & Sip
March 25: Braiding 103
March 26: Tatreez Workshop
March 26: UB Movie Night
March 26: Slavic Club Movie Viewing
March 26: Period Self Care Night
March 31: Renaissance Day

Please visit our University Calendar and Engage (student-focused) to learn about more events.

Dates of Note

March 3: St. Katharine Drexel
March 8: Third Sunday of Lent
March 9: St. Frances of Rome
March 15: Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 17: St. Patrick
March 18: St. Cyril of Jerusalem
March 19: Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of Mary
March 22: Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 23: St. Turibius of Mogrovejo
March 25: Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
March 29: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
March 30: Monday of Holy Week
March 31: Tuesday of Holy Week

Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration:
Take a break from the day and spend some time in quiet prayer with Jesus in the most Blessed Sacrament.

March 8: International Women’s Day Celebrates women’s achievements and calls for gender equality globally.
March 15: International Day to Combat Islamophobia - A UN observance that raises awareness about the prejudice, discrimination, and hatred faced by Muslims around the world.

We also acknowledge…

March 4: The Hindi festival of Holi celebrates spring, community, and renewal.
March 4 The Sikh festival of Hola Mohalla featuring martial arts displays, music, and community gatherings.
March 21 The Baha’i New Year, celebrated with joy and festivities.
March 21 Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with a feast and prayers.

Community Events

South Orange Village honors the lives and achievements of women this March, with a series of events geared towards education, empowerment, support, and solidarity. They hope to amplify women’s voices to honor the past, inform the present, and inspire the future.

South Orange Downtown & SOPAC

South Orange celebrates Black Owned Businesses
South Orange celebrates Women-Owned Businesses

Maplewood Arts & Culture & SOMA

The Maplewood Police Department is having a Personal Care and Essentials Drive on Thursday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 (Gazebo area). To donate, contact letsmakeacircle3@gmail.com and/or the Maplewood Police Desk by March 24. Items: toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand warmers, toiletries, deodorant, wipes, first-aid supplies, feminine hygiene products, and diapers.

Newark Downtown District & NJPAC

The Newark Museum presents Stay: The Black Women of 19th‑Century Newark
The Newark Library presents Women’s History Month with the Newark Artist Collaboration

Nutley Events & Clifton Events

Coming Soon: Easter April 5; Self-Care Day April 5; Earth Day April 22

Heritage Month Celebrations
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.

Please also join our Campus Inclusion & Community Committee and our Heritage Month celebration planning committees. Get involved or email cic@shu.edu for more information.

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