Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

Each year, we showcase the remarkable contributions of our faculty members at the Celebration of Faculty Excellence. It is a momentous occasion where we come together to honor and recognize the outstanding achievements of our faculty. The event has grown over the years, as we continue to expand the awards to highlight excellence in various categories, including longstanding acknowledgments such as the Researcher of the Year and Teacher of the Year and the second annual Service-Learning Award. This year, we are introducing new awards for Excellence in Assessment, reflecting our commitment to recognizing achievement across diverse academic domains.

For many of these award categories, each school proudly selects its winners, and we will eagerly anticipate the reveal of the university-wide winners during the event. Please save the date for this special celebration:

Date: Monday, April 22, 2024
Time: 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: University Center, Event Room

A registration link will be sent soon, but for now, make sure to mark your calendars. We look forward to sharing this moment of recognition and inspiration with you.

Sincerely,

Erik

As students prepare for and complete midterms, they experience higher levels of academic stress. You can support them by sharing some of the following resources available through Counseling and Psychological Resources and the Great Minds Dare to Care initiative:

CAPS and the Dean of Students Office/Dare to Care/BIT are available to attend any department or faculty meeting to share more information and provide additional support.

Ruth Tsuria’s work and research explores the interstices of the social sciences and religion, feminism and communications through a digital scholarship lens. Tsuria, assistant professor of Communication in the College of Human Development Culture and Media, appeared on the University Libraries’ Zet Forward podcast to share an overview of the latest notable academic work in the digital field. Listen to the episode.

Faculty & Administration News (FAN) is a quarterly publication of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, which aims to share the many accomplishments of ICSST faculty and administrators. Read the February 2024 issue.

When Seton Hall recently received a generous donation of Seton family papers from the Sisters of Charity of New York, historians, students of the American Revolution and researchers alike took notice. Facilitated by Professor Thomas Rzeznik of the Department of History, the donation provides rare insight into the lives of the University’s namesake, Elizabeth Ann Seton, her family, and the climate for merchants like the Setons during the Revolutionary War. Read more here.

Professor Gabriella Romani Translates Historic Spiritual Story from Italian
Lost Bread: A Novel (Paul Dry Books), originally written in Italian, was translated in 2023 by Professor Gabriella Romani of the Department of Languages Literatures and Cultures (with David Yanoff). The powerful novel, written by author and Holocaust survivor Edith Bruck, is based on Bruck's survival story as a young Jewish girl during WW II. Set in Hungary, the book tells the story of 12-year-old Ditke, who in 1944 are removed from their home and sent to multiple concentration camps. Bruck and her character overcame the tragic loss of their families, and decades later, Pope Francis personally thanked Bruck for telling the true and horrifying stories of those lost to the Holocaust. Professor Romani's new translation importantly expands the audience of this story of faith and hope to a larger Western audience.

Follow the CFD blog to find out about upcoming events and initiatives. We also welcome your suggestions for workshops, speakers, and other events.

Events

Faculty Parents Learning Community Get-Together
Thursday, March 14, 9 - 10 a.m., UC 201

Faculty Lunch-time Meet-up
Thursday, March 14, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Faculty Section of the Pirate Dining Room

SHU Meditates
Thursday, March 14, 12:30 - 1 p.m., in Teams

Diversity Reading Group: As Long as The Lemon Trees Grow
Friday, March 15, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., In Teams

Academy for Health Communication Innovation “Expression of Interest” Event #2
Monday, March 18
In Person: School of Health and Medical Sciences Room 3118, 12 – 1 p.m. (HIS Campus)
MS Teams Meeting: 1 – 2 p.m. (Meeting ID: 272 243 663 335)

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Have you missed a recent CFD event? If so, you can find recordings here.

Teaching Learning and Technology Roundtable (TLTR) Update
The TLTR subcommittee chairs have received their charge for the upcoming term and will be reaching out to those who have expressed interest in the coming weeks. If you're interested in joining, there's still time! Complete the interest form for updates on meetings, events, and tech-related developments at Seton Hall University.

Digital Credentials Highly Valued by Hiring Managers
Recent research shows the growing significance of digital badges in hiring decisions, helping managers spot key skills. Through our partnership with Adobe, Seton Hall members can earn Adobe digital badges through free skill-building courses.

Save the Date! 28th Petersheim Academic Exposition
The 28th Petersheim Academic Exposition "Share, Honor, Unite" will take place from Monday, April 22 – Saturday, April 27, 2024. Throughout the week, students and faculty from various disciplines will present their work and celebrate the community’s scholastic accomplishments. The Petersheim Academic Exposition planning committee welcomes faculty members and the University community to support the exposition by hosting an event or encouraging students to participate. 

Event submissions are now being accepted! Visit the Petersheim Event Submission page for more information and to submit an event. It is recommended for organizers make arrangements (rooms, virtual format, food, media support) in advance. If any questions arise or there is a need for assistance, feel free to contact the Petersheim Program Development Sub-Committee.

School of Theology’s Lenten Series, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.” 
Join the School of Theology for its annual meditation series, this year based on Psalm 27:8, "Your face, Lord, do I seek." Enter more deeply into the Lenten season with daily emails that focus on the gaze of Christ who beckons us to draw close and experience His great love for us. Reflections begin Ash Wednesday, February 14 through Holy Thursday, March 28. Learn more and subscribe.