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It’s another special Tuesday edition of our CHDCM newsletter—between the weather and holidays, it’s becoming a new tradition, lol! I hope that as the campus returns from break, that you all had a wonderful Easter/Passover celebration (if you were celebrating), and that you have returned restored and ready for the final push of the semester!
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This past weekend, the CHDCM was onsite—for the first time—at BOTH the Men’s AND Women’s NCAA Final Fours! Love to see these opportunities for our students, and so proud to have been able to follow their content on Instagram—if you haven’t seen it, check out their reels. Hats off to our Center for Sports Media for making these Pirates in the Field experiences possible! Next week, the CHDCM is also hosting the WSOU 89.5 Hall of Fame event—where we’re recognizing some amazing alums of the station and gathering to celebrate our award-winning Pirate Radio! Learn more about the awardees and how to attend by clicking here.
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As we also welcome a rainy April in (with the promise of May flowers to come), we’re celebrating a series of events on and off campus—not only Earth Day, but April is Deaf History Month, Autism Acceptance Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Arab American Heritage Month, and Scottish American Heritage Month. We’re also kicking off registration for next academic year! All CHDCM students should make sure that you are connecting with your advisor, in order to sign up for the courses you want and need in the Fall (and Summer)!
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With that, as we continue speeding toward exams and graduation, I hope you all remain healthy and well. And, as you adjust to campus post-break, I invite you to read through this newsletter, and learn about what our amazing community is up to—because there is lots of great stuff to check out in this edition! Otherwise, please keep your good news and event notes coming, and have a wonderful two weeks!
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Dr. Bryan Crable
Founding Dean
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Congratulations to Dr. Kishon Hickman who on March 16, met with former President Bill Clinton for a conversation on the future of law enforcement leadership and criminal justice education. Dr. Hickman shared the mission and impact of CHDCM's Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Master's Program and the College's commitment to developing the next generation of principled law enforcement executives.
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Congratulations to Dr. Jason Tramm who conducted a fully-staged performance of Verdi's Rigoletto at the 1500 seat MacCallum Theater in Palm Desert, CA, on February 20 with Teatro Lirico d'Europa. The sold out performance featured an internationally renowned cast, professional orchestra, and chorus.
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Tramm will also conduct the MidAtlantic Philharmonic Orchestra in the "Concert for America’s Heroes" on April 30, 2026, at Mount Saint Mary College’s Aquinas Theatre in Newburgh, NY. Presented as the capstone event of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission’s Patriot Project, this patriotic program celebrates America’s 250th anniversary while honoring 40 Purple Heart recipients from across the United States.
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Congratulations to Dr. Jess Rauchberg on a talk about disabled creators and digital content at KQED's Chronically Online PowerPoint Party! With support from Close All Tabs Pod and KQED, Dr. Rauchberg is able to share creator culture research with non-academic audiences.
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Congratulations to Dr. Sadia E. Cheema and her co-authors' paper titled, “Resisting Medical Misogynoir through Digital Counterpublics: Examining How Black Women Use TikTok to Support Wellbeing,” which has been accepted for presentation at the 2026 International Conference on Social Media & Society, to be held in July in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Dr. Cheema will be joined by her undergraduate student, Kayla Hopper, who is the fourth author on this project and was mentored by Dr. Cheema to conduct TikTok data sampling and scraping method for this project. Together, they plan to travel to the University of Glasgow this summer to present their research.
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Student Organization Highlight |
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WSOU 89.5 FM is the University’s award-winning radio station housed within the College. Operated by a team of student managers, and under the leadership of professional staff, WSOU 89.5 FM functions as a learning lab with an array of career-oriented educational experiences. Opportunities for student staff include on-air hosting (DJ), production, promotion, newscasting, sportscasting, programming, sales and marketing, and engineering. WSOU 89.5 FM draws participation from each of the University’s Schools and Colleges, including many from communication, business, biology, education, nursing, sports management, and diplomacy.
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WSOU 89.5 FM is a special jewel of the College – the station is always looking for new student staffers. WSOU 89.5 FM is open to all students, regardless of major. If you'd like to get involved, please contact the WSOU 89.5 FM station manager at wsoustationmanager@shu.edu or visit the station, located in the Richie Regan Recreation and Athletic Center.
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Detailed information about WSOU 89.5 FM, its program, current staff members and other information can be found on the station's official website at www.wsou.net.
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Solomon is a sophomore journalism major from Aiea, Hawaii. It is his upbringing within the culture of Hawaii that anchors his passions for advocacy journalism, which he hopes to pursue in the future. Solomon also has an interest in all things pop-culture, staying up to date with the entertainment industry and social media trends. The opportunities for journalism in the New Jersey and New York area attracted him to the University.
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Currently, Solomon frequently writes for The Setonian in the features and news sections, while also serving on the executive board as the Advertising Manager. Solomon has also filled the roles of treasurer and member coordinator for Lambda Pi Eta, SHU's chapter of the National Communication Association Honor Society, throughout the school year.
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In February, Solomon moderated a speaker event with alumna, Bernie Wagenblast, hosted by SHU's chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. For him it was an opportunity to speak with a renowned queer professional about the trials and triumphs experienced in the industry .
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Some endeavors outside the journalistic field include being a founding member of the Addiction Understanding Recovery Association (A.U.R.A.) as the public relations chair, and his participation in the Filipino League at Seton Hall (FLASH) SportsFest and dance teams. He is also a back-to-back intramural volleyball champion at SHU. Outside of Seton Hall, Solomon works as a Campus Manager for Fresh Prints and helps organizations at SHU create custom apparel and merchandise.
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Looking forward, Solomon hopes to continue his work within the University community while also attending the Fall 2026 semester abroad in Wellington, New Zealand for an opportunity to learn more about indigenous and environmental journalism. This would be his second study abroad journey, spending time in London during the Spring 2025 semester.
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Celebrating WSOU’s Legacy with Sal Taibi
In honor of WSOU’s 78th anniversary, DAC member Sal Taibi was featured on a special episode of Thank God for Monday (TGFM). During the interview, he shared reflections on his Seton Hall experience, career path, and the continued importance of WSOU in shaping student voices. The episode airs Sunday, April 12.
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For The Record Mondays!
Catch your hosts, Chris, Joe and Brett, every Monday from 10p to 12a on 89.5 WSOU where they showcase underground 70s rock and vinyl records, demos, concerts and more!
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Center for Sports Media News |
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From South Orange to Bristol
The Center for Sports Media’s terrific partnership with ESPN affords our students opportunities of a lifetime. We will once again have an intern on the communications team in Bristol, CT, this summer. Finalists are being interviewed this week.
The CSM is also piloting a focus group project, where 12 of our students have been selected to study ESPN’s social media, brand and influencer strategy. The students are being split up into two groups of six and paired with an ESPN executive. The six-week project will culminate with group presentations and recommendations at ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol.
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Xiaogang Liu Named 2026 David L. Clark Scholar
Seton Hall doctoral candidate Xiaogang Liu has been selected for the prestigious 2026 David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research Seminar for his work on higher education policy and equity.
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What’s the Point of Public Education?
Dr. Berkshire will explore the deepening divide over the purpose of public education, and the limits of school-as-workplace preparation in the age of AI. This event will take place on Tuesday April 14, 6-7 pm via Teams.
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| Graduate Student Appreciation Week
Seton Hall University is hosting week-long events and activities, sponsored by the Office of Graduate Affairs, to network and socialize with your graduate student peers and to let you know how important you are to our community. Some events require registration.
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Be Featured in the Next University Commercial: Share your Student Experience
Your moments could star in the next University commercial! Share photos and short video clips (under 10 seconds) capturing real Pirate life: authentic moments across campus and beyond — from game days and study sessions to study abroad and events — especially content that showcases Seton Hall spirit and branding. Upload them here for a chance to be featured.
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Trending @SetonHall_CHDCM |
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South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) |
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Admission is always free to Seton Hall Theatre productions on the night of the event. Registration for performances at SOPAC is recommended. The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is located downtown at One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ 07079. For more information on SOPAC, visit www.sopacnow.org.
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| Company by Sondheim and Furth
Sondheim and Furth’s dark-comedy Company follows a bachelor’s contemplation of marriage through interactions with his married friends. Featuring an engaging energetic score, vivid characters and honest emotional insight on modern adult relationships, every audience member will see reflections of themselves onstage.
Thu, April 30 at 8pm
Fri, May 1 at 8pm
Sat, May 2 at 8pm
Sun, May 3 at 2pm
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Seton Hall Annual Spring Concert
Seton Hall University invites you to “A Celebration of Spring,” a performance eaturing the University Chorus, Orchestra and Chamber Choir. “A Celebration of Spring” will feature a wide variety of musical genres that showcase the artistry of the Seton Hall’s student musicians.
Mon, May 24, 2026 at 7:30pm
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