Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

In the fall of 2021, in support of Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan, the then Provost, Dr. Katia Passerini, convened the University Committee on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition [CIT].  Since its inception, the CIT has been working on, articulating, and communicating the Catholic identity and mission of the University; working to better understand the CIT; studying the relevance of this tradition to broader study at Seton Hall University; and working on the ecumenical and interreligious vision of the University community.

I would like to thank the members of this important University committee for their work to date, and I am happy to announce that Dr. Justin M. Anderson will co-chair the Committee during this academic year. Dr. Anderson is a Professor and Chair of Moral Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University. He received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium) in 2011 and has been at Seton Hall since that time. He is the author and co-editor of various books in philosophy and theology in the Catholic tradition. Knowing the Catholic Intellectual Tradition to be a vast tradition with multiple spaces and voices, Dr. Anderson looks forward to working with other members of the committee to further explore these riches at Seton Hall.

Dr. Justin M. Anderson

Rev. Brian Muzas, assistant professor in the School of Diplomacy and International Relations has been and will continue his role as co-chair of the CIT with Dr. Anderson.

Please join me in thanking the CIT Committee and Rev. Muzas and Dr. Anderson for their work in this coming year.

Sincerely,

Erik

The  Buccino Leadership Institute has released the Fall 2023 issue of the In the Lead magazine, a semi-annual magazine focused on sharing leadership perspectives from the field, with content that is curated from leaders across industries. With the release of the sixth edition, this issue focuses on leadership in the age of AI. Read the Fall 2023 issue.

The Office of the Registrar and the Dean of Students will be co-hosting a workshop on FERPA.
New faculty, administrators and staff as well as those colleagues wanting a refresher on this important topic are encouraged to attend. Click on the date below to register: 

Faculty Research Upgrade with ORCID
Thanks to the Office of the Provost, Seton Hall is now an institutional member of ORCID.  ORCID is a unique, persistent identifier (PID) you can register for so funders, publishers, scholarly societies, and other researchers can quickly find and distinguish your work.  Sign up today – instructions are here: https://library.shu.edu/orcid. Reach out to your liaison librarian with any questions. 

IRB/ETD Training for Faculty Advisors and Graduate Students
The next live session will be Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Teams. Please register here.  The recording of the September 20 session is here. This session includes ETD Requirements and copyright rules for graduate students and faculty advisors. This semester’s ETD submission deadline is December 11, so plan ahead to reduce December stress!

Faculty Seminar on Climate Change 
Join a multidisciplinary dialogue featuring topics on climate change, with SHU faculty presenting on topics related to climate change with perspectives from biology, theology, philosophy, social justice, and more. This seminar series will be held over three sessions – Thursday, October 26, Friday, November 3, and Thursday, November 9, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. via Teams. More information is available here: https://events.shu.edu/event/30160-faculty-seminar-on-climate-change

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 Lunch-Time Meet-ups
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.; Faculty Section of the Pirate Dining Room. Check the list of dates here.

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

“The Cognitive Challenges of Effective Teaching” – Dr. Stephen Chew
Thursday, Oct. 12, 3:30 - 5 p.m., in Teams.

Developing a Manageable Plan for Student Learning Assessment
Oct. 13, 10 - 11 a.m., in Teams.

“Release, Refresh, Refocus: Breathwork”
Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., in Teams

Faculty Seminar on Climate Change
Oct. 26, 2 - 3:30 p.m., in Teams

Seton Hall Conference on "Civilizational Prospects: Engaging Wicked Problems"
The Call for Conference Proposals now open.  

Write Club: Two Options

Announcements

Contemplative Practices Seminar, Spring 2024
Details about the seminar and application information can be found at the link above.

Survey for DEI Planning:
In order to continue to foster wide-ranging conversations about diversity, inclusion, and equity at the university, we’re looking for feedback on potential topics, format, and scheduling options.

Faculty Innovation Grant (FIG) Virtual Showcase Series
Attend the virtual showcase on Wednesday, October 25 from 12 - 1 p.m. to hear from the last year's FIG recipients as they discuss their 2022-2023 Adobe Creative Projects. The FIG Virtual Showcase Series will demonstrate effective methods of integrating the Adobe Creative Suite into the curriculum and assessing its impact on learning outcomes. Read more about the October showcase presentations.

2023-2024 Traditional Faculty Innovation Grants Due October 25
As a reminder, Traditional Faculty Innovation Grant proposals are due on October 25. FIGs are devoted to the creation or application of learning objects, resources, or innovative approaches by faculty members, with the support of the TLT Center, to integrate technology into courses. Proposals must include a project timeline, detailed budget (not to exceed $10,000), and assessment plan. Learn how to submit a FIG proposal.

Adobe MAX Creativity Conference
October 10 - 11
The Adobe MAX Creativity Conference is in full swing and you can attend online for free! MAX offers engaging sessions led by top creative experts who will delve into the latest design trends and tools, and discuss strategies for facilitating a learning or work environment that enhances creativity. Topics include 3D design, illustration, social media and marketing, video, audio, and much more! View the Adobe Max online schedule and register!

Symposium Explores Integration of Humanities and Business Education
On Friday, October 20 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Bethany Hall, the Seton Hall Business Humanities Academy will host "Integrating the Humanities and Business Education," an all-day symposium that will explore how the humanities can be used to understand and teach business. The event will feature keynote presentations from distinguished leaders in the field, as well as a special session dedicated to courses developed by Seton Hall University faculty. Learn more and reserve your seat. 

Holiday Dinner Program: Thanksgiving 2023 - Call for Volunteers!
The Office of International Programs (OIP) is seeking volunteers from Seton Hall community for our Holiday Dinner Program: Thanksgiving 2023. The program provides an opportunity for international students to experience Thanksgiving and for Seton Hall community members to invite international guests into their homes. Our goal is for participants to share in friendship and cross-cultural learning through this traditional American holiday. 

Hosts can request any number of international students to join their Thanksgiving celebration. To sign up, please complete the following Microsoft Form. We will be accepting host applications until October 13. We will provide you with information regarding the international student(s) assigned to your family on or around November 3. For any questions, please email me or contact our office at OIP@shu.edu.