Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

We are pleased to announce that the call for applications is now open for the Academies and Idea Hall initiatives. These programs provide seed funding to support innovative, high-impact projects that advance our academic mission and strengthen the student experience.

I encourage faculty, administrators and staff to consider how your ideas might benefit from these opportunities and to submit a proposal. Additional information and application details are available on the Innovation in Action page. Applications are due on September 10, 2026.

Sincerely,
Erik

Seton Hall University will host its next Adjunct Faculty Information Fair on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5 p.m. in Bethany Hall, where those interested can learn more about adjunct faculty teaching opportunities across our three campuses, including undergraduate programs, graduate programs, health sciences and law. Help spread the word! Feel free to reshare the University’s LinkedIn post with your network. Read more.

Tomorrow, February 25 from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m., visiting Fulbright professor Davide Tuzzolino will welcome Eugenio Prosperetti as a remote guest lecturer in his AI and Law course for a session titled Governing Artificial Intelligence and Data: the Emerging Regulatory Landscape. Prosperetti is an Italy-based technology and IP attorney and founder of Studio Prosperetti, with more than two decades of experience advising on digital and data issues. Faculty are invited to join the guest lecture via Teams and take part in the discussion.

All curriculum changes (including curriculum edits, planners and new programs) must be submitted by March 2, 2026. All course changes (new and existing courses) must be submitted by April 2, 2026 to be included in the 2026–27 catalogue.

Please use the Existing Course Updates Form for approved changes to existing courses and the New Course Submissions Form for fully approved new courses.

Upcoming Wednesday Walsh Workshops

Sign up for Walsh Library Workshops to learn how to navigate library resources – all events are virtual on Wednesdays! Open to the entire Seton Hall community.

Meghan Caulfield Receives University Research Council Award

Meghan Caulfield, Ph.D., assistant professor within the College of Arts and Sciences, received a University Research Council award for the project titled “Mapping Neural Network Disruptions in College-Aged Students Following Concussion.” She is building a research program using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), a cost-effective and accessible alternative to fMRI for measuring brain activity. Because fNIRS has been underused for studying post-concussion functional connectivity, this project develops advanced resting-state analysis expertise in the lab. The team will then apply these methods to test whether concussions disrupt communication across key brain networks that support complex cognition in college-aged students.

Follow the CFD blog for more upcoming events and initiatives. We also welcome your suggestions for workshops and speakers, as well as requests for co-sponsorship of faculty-oriented events.

The Impact of the Cultural Climate on Book Publishing”
February 24, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., in Teams

Diversity Film Series: The Nickel Boys
February 26, 5 – 7 p.m., Fahy Hall 129

SHU Meditates
February 26, 12:30 - 1 p.m., in Teams

Diversity Reading Series: The Nickel Boys
February 27, 1 – 2 p.m., in Teams

Faculty Learning Communities:

These are opportunities for engagement as well as personal and professional development; participation can be as time permits.

CFD Podcast: Faculty Matters

CFD Videos

Upcoming TLTC Workshops:

Compress Photos for Smaller PowerPoint Files 
PowerPoint files with many images can become large and difficult to share. Compressing photos and adjusting image settings can significantly reduce file size without affecting screen or projection quality, making it easier to share presentations through email, Canvas or shared drives. Learn how to reduce PowerPoint file size.

Share Canvas Assignments and Modules With Other Instructors 
Canvas offers a quick way to share course content with colleagues through the Send To feature. Presenters can send individual assignments or entire modules to one or more instructors, including all attached files and settings. Content can also be sent to yourself for easy reuse in another course. Learn how to send Modules and Assignments to others.

Explore Adobe's Innovation Café Webinar Series 
Each month, Adobe’s Innovation Café webinar series highlights how educators use digital tools to strengthen communication, creativity and career readiness. January’s on-demand session features San Diego State University’s approach to helping first-year students build identity and belonging through storytelling and design, including a reflective learning model and adaptable module for your courses. Watch the webinar on demand.

Help Cheer On Our Students: Big East Undergraduate Research Symposium
The BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. We invite you to stop by the Regents Suite in Presidents Hall on Monday, March 9 at 12 p.m. to see our students' presentations and help cheer them on.

Event Submissions Now Being Accepted: Petersheim Academic Exposition
The 2026 Petersheim Academic Exposition "Share, Honor, Unite" will take place from Monday, April 20 – Saturday, April 25. Throughout the week, students and faculty will present their work and celebrate our community’s scholastic accomplishments. Interested in hosting an event? Submit your event for the Schedule of Events. It is recommended for organizers make arrangements (rooms, virtual format, food, media support) in advance. If any questions arise, feel free to contact the Petersheim Program Development Sub-Committee (cosimo.antonacci@shu.edu).