Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

¡Celebremos! Join the entire Seton Hall community in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. The month-long program will include virtual highlights of members of the Seton Hall community, academic, and artistic work, as well as events that explore the diversity of Latin American descent, history, food, music, and more!

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and National Recovery Month. This year's theme, “Connect to Protect” emphasizes the importance of connecting with people we trust because individuals who have strong, supportive relationships have a lower risk for suicide. Our Health and Wellness Resources mirror our year-round commitment to students, with Hope, Counseling and Psychological Services [CAPS], Health Services, Dare to Care, Campus Ministry and other Self-Help Resources, including telehealth option, Uwill. 

On September 16, stop by the Dare to Care office to learn about our mission of mental health awareness and meet our peer educators at the Dare to Care Open House!

Human Resources offers many Wellness Programs for staff, faculty and administrators. SHU Meditates occurs each Thursday at 12:30 p.m. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 immediately.

We look forward to our continued celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month:

The Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute at Seton Hall University advances, educates, and transforms students into the next generation of servant leaders in our ever-changing global society. As a center of excellence at Seton Hall University, the Institute’s academic, cultural and community programs inspire, educate, and empower its students. The Institute encourages its students to be active members of their community, obtain on-campus leadership roles and embrace Latin America’s rich culture and history. Read more on our mission.

University Library Resources

Championing Health Equity
September 17, Bethany Hall BC, 5:30 p.m.
Join us for Hispanic Heritage Month as we celebrate with a special visit from Dr. J. Mario Molina, a distinguished physician and influential healthcare executive.

Luis A. Miranda Jr. Book Signing
September 19, Bethany A, 6 p.m.
Political strategist and philanthropist Luis A. Miranda, Jr., the father of Lin-Manuel Miranda, will offer a fireside chat and book signing, presented by the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute.

Commuter Study Hall
September 16, University Center, Rm 209
Looking for a place to chill/recharge/study between classes? Commuter Study Hall happens in the Campus Inclusion Community Room. Light snacks, comfy chairs and charging stations for your tech. See you there!

Constitution Day
September 17, Virtual
Are you celebrating your birthday this month? Come through to celebrate YOU with a treat from the Office of Student Engagement and Campus inclusion.

TurboVote
Seton Hall and the Student Government have teamed up with TurboVote, a non-profit, non-partisan organization, to make voting while at school easy to do! Go to http://shu.turbovote.org to sign up. Contact sga@shu.edu with questions and follow SGA on Instagram. 

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

Save the Date! “Braver Angels: Reuniting America”- Documentary & Discussion
September 30, University Center, Theatre, 4 p.m.

Prepare for the upcoming election and join us as we view the documentary “Braver Angels: Reuniting America” together in the University Center Theatre, followed by a facilitated discussion. This is our kick-off event to encourage conversations on our Summer Reading Book I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times by Monica Guzman. Register for the event here!

Campus Inclusion wraps up their Americana Exhibit with tributes to Labor Day and Sept 11 (Patriots Day). Don't miss the 1st ever Commuter Birthday Celebration for August and September birthdays on Thursday, September 5. You need to register for that event! Then, study and recharge on Sept 16 at our Commuter Study Block from 12-5pm. And we start Hispanic Heritage Month with Animación Diversidad: Diversity in Comics. This new exhibit starts September 16 with an event in October. 

DOVE (Division of Volunteer Efforts) encourages all members of the Seton Hall community, regardless of faith or service background to get involved. Please visit the DOVE Website for more information about our mission and regularly scheduled programming! There are several service opportunities available.

September 11: Mass of the Holy Spirit (Classes Cancelled noon - 1 p.m. on the South Orange campus)

September 11: Liturgical Minister Training for Mass: Interested in becoming a Lector, Altar Server, or Eucharistic Minister? Join us for a training session!

September 14: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a liturgical feast to honor the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified.

September 14: The anniversary of Elizabeth Ann Seton being canonized a saint of the Catholic church in 1975.

We also acknowledge ...

Maplewood Village Summer Streets
Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave with DJ Preston Olson and Friends! September Saturdays include live music and extended shopping hours.

Movie Night Outside at the Baird - September 10, South Orange
Celebrate Back-to-School season with a free family-friendly cinema under the stars! When the sun goes down, join us on the terrace of the Baird Community Center—where the big screen meets the great outdoors.

September Saturdays- Free Workout Classes W/ Gamechanger Fitness - September 12, South Orange
GameChanger Fitness will be offering free workout classes every Saturday morning in September starting at 9AM in Spiotta Park. Sign ups are required to participate

Show Town South Orange Food Tour - South Orange, September 14
Bring an appetite! We will visit four memorable restaurants and cover about a half mile of territory.

Free Summer Tennis Camp for Kids and Teens! - Newark, September 15
Teens and children aged 7 to 18 in the Greater Newark area are invited to join a FREE summer tennis camp operated by Greater Newark Tennis and Education (GNTE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access and opportunities to learn and play tennis and encourage lifelong fitness.

Coming Soon – Health Center Flu Clinics and Latino Institute virtual monthly information sessions

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: 

The DEI Committee is responsible for helping to cultivate and nurture a trusting and collaborative University community that educates and empowers all its members to advance equity, inclusion, and social justice on campus and in the wider world. Please fill out this form if you are interested in sharing events, initiatives, ideas, or looking to get involved.

Our partners at EAB have developed a robust resource center that brings together a vast library of best practice DEIJ research, tools, and insights dedicated to "helping college and university leaders cultivate diversity, foster inclusion, promote equity, and fight for justice for their students, faculty, staff, and communities." All Seton Hall community members have access to this free resource. To sign up for a free account, use your SHU email address at eab.com.  

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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and our Heritage Month celebration planning committees. Get involved or email dei@shu.edu for more information.

Rev. Dr. John J. Ranieri
Director, University Honors Program
Thomas and Ruth Sharkey Professor of Humanities
Professor of Philosophy

Monica Burnette, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Services

Co-chairs, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee