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Hello, everyone, and welcome back to campus--
This newsletter is intended to be a space of celebration and positivity…but unfortunately recent events on and off campus have demanded a different kind of reflection. Breaks typically bring with them a respite from the stresses of the semester, and an opportunity to rest and recharge. Unfortunately, this year’s break offered little in the way of relief, and instead added stress and reactivated trauma for many in our community.
When we are faced with world headlines and campus alerts focused on violence, terror, conflict, and war, it can be difficult to see or think about anything else. With our vision narrowed in this way, it can be easy to lose hope for a better world…which, in turn, takes a further toll on us as individuals and as a community. In moments like this, though, I take some comfort in the writings of Kenneth Burke, who emphasized that peace is as endemic to human life as war and violence. As he emphasized, we must continually choose to see the cooperation and communion that is at the heart of social life…to always remember that we “build our cultures by huddling together, nervously loquacious, at the edge of an abyss.” In this Burkean spirit, our College unites four departments, all of whom emphasize the critical importance of human connection and community—of all that is possible when we embrace our responsibility for the state of our social world, when we come together to create rather than destroy. Ours is a College that is ever focused on the good, on the possible, on what could be for human life on this planet.
Our newsletter is full of examples of such positivity, and of the work that the CHDCM community is doing to help create a more just and caring world. Read on to learn more, and don’t forget to pass on your own news and notes for future issues.
In the meantime, please do take care of yourselves and others. Given the challenges of the past few days, mental health should be something we’re all attending to—so please don’t forget the support and resources that are available from the University: Students can find dedicated resources through Seton Hall’s Counseling and Psychological Services, available at (973) 761-9500. Campus Ministry is likewise available at (973) 761-9545. Employees may use the Employee Assistance Program by calling (877) 622-4327.
Together, we can navigate the events of the past few days. Together, we can continue to grow as a community, and further realize the promise of our four disciplines and their interconnection. Be well, take care, and I look forward to seeing what we will create together in the coming weeks and months.
Sincerely,
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Dr. Bryan Crable
Founding Dean
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P.S. If you’re available, please stop by from 9-11:30 a.m. today for Walk In Wednesday with the Dean in Jubilee Hall, Rm 465 (Dean’s Conference Room).
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We would like to give a special shoutout to Dr. Grace May! At this year's Faculty Convocation, she was awarded the Hakim Faculty Service award—and we could not be more proud! Dr. May has done so much for Seton Hall and our College, and this award is a wonderful recognition of her years of selfless service. The letter of nomination says it best:
"Dr. Grace May is a model of servant leadership at the university, having given copiously of her time and talents during her many years here as a faculty member, an associate dean, and a dean. For all she has done for her department, her college, and the university at large, we believe she is most deserving of the Hakim Faculty Service award."
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Associate Dean Amy Kline, Ed.D has been elected President of the New Jersey Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (NJACTE) for a two-year term beginning this academic year.
This is a state affiliate of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, and is comprised of 25 educator preparation programs from colleges and universities across the state of New Jersey. We are so grateful to Dr. Kline for her service in this position, as it also helps promote our new College and its programs to others across the state!
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Our founding Dean, Dr. Bryan Crable, was interviewed by Spectra, the online magazine of the National Communication Association.
In the interview, Dr. Crable discussed our new College:"...there are opportunities for communication and the arts to connect with educational studies, including elementary and secondary teachers, educational leadership, and higher education leadership. I'm particularly interested in exploring issues of inclusivity and diversity, which are of great concern to those in the communication field.”
To read the Dean's interview, click HERE.
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Student Organization Highlight |
AIGA - The Creative Types
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This week’s student organization highlight is AIGA – the Creative Types! The Creative Types is a community of students inspired by art and design. Formed in 2005 as a student-run agency, the organization fosters professional growth through its recent affiliation with the New York City chapter of American Institute for Graphic Arts (AIGA). With a goal of providing an engaging and synergic environment, members advance their portfolios by contributing to pro bono design projects and participate in collaborative meetings that cultivate esteem for the creative arts.
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Active projects include the STEM Connect logo, which they are currently in the final production stage for the Physics/Health Professions Department in the College of Arts and Sciences. STEM Connect will unite alum, graduate students, undergraduate students, STEM faculty, and administrators to create a substantial network.
The Creative Types is open to all students regardless of their major.
For more information, click HERE.
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Kristina Brown is a Senior majoring in Elementary and Special Education and English. Brown is a proud member of Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers (TSTT), a mentorship program that supports, cultivates, and trains aspiring teachers. Her academic and leadership accomplishments are evidenced by her membership in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Association, the Buccino Leadership Institute, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
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Brown also serves as a Student Ambassador for the Department of Educational Studies and President of H.A.I.R. (Having Appreciation in Realness). H.A.I.R. serves to create a natural hair community within Seton Hall University, promoting individual self-care and the overall wellness of individuals.
"H.A.I.R. is an organization dedicated to providing a safe space for those in the natural hair community," Brown shared. "As president of the organization, I am able to engage with the very thing I love—natural hair. I enjoy creating events with my team that encourage and welcome different people and different hair types. It has been a great experience for me as I get to work on my leadership skills and empower individuals through the promotion of natural hair care."
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Guests at WSOU: Lajon Witherspoon
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Lajon Witherspoon of rock band Sevendust joined Patrick Ritter of WSOU Music for an interview about their newest album, Truth Killer.
To watch the interview, click HERE.
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| Remember to stop by the WSOU at 75: The Voice of Seton Hall exhibit in Walsh Gallery.
It includes artifacts from the history of the station on loan from alumni and preserved in the university’s special collections.
The Walsh Gallery, located on the first floor of the Walsh Library, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday—Friday.
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Assistant Professor and Director of Choral Activities Jason Tramm recently conducted a concert in honor of Armenian Independence Day at Saint Vartan's Armenian Cathedral in Manhattan.
With over 600 in attendance, Professor Tramm conducted Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Khachaturian's Piano Concerto with the MidAtlantic soloist, Karine Poghosyan.
To read more about the concert, click HERE.
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| Dr. Minsun Lee was invited as a guest on the podcast, “Healeidoscope” in an episode on how race and culture intersect in Asian American mental health.
To hear the podcast, click HERE.
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Seton Hall alum Bernie Wagenblast was recently the subject of a long feature in the Washington Post. The article focused on her famous voice, as well as the extensive vocal retraining that has been part of her transition. It’s not only a compelling story, but a great show of Pirate Pride! Note the WSOU tote bag prominently displayed in one of the article’s photos…
To read the article, click HERE.
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