Former University chancellor checks in
By Staff Writer | Jan. 26, 2011In the history of Seton Hall presidents, perhaps no story is more unique than that of Dr. John J. Petillo.
In the history of Seton Hall presidents, perhaps no story is more unique than that of Dr. John J. Petillo.
The University is offering a new fellowship, the Eric F. Ross Undergraduate Research Fellowship, dedicated to research in chemistry, according to John Sowa, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry.
From 2009 to 2010 Seton Hall's retention rates (measured by the amount of freshman who return in the fall of 2009 for their sophomore year), dipped slightly from 82 percent in the 2008-2009 school year to 80 percent in 2009-2010, according to Dr. Laura Wankel, vice president for Student Affairs,and a member of the University's retention committee.
The University held an 11th annual prayer service for the victims of the Boland Hall fire on Thursday in Seton Hall's chapel.
Aspiring Kindness Foundation is having an inaugural event to launch their new charity at Beckett's Bar & Grill in New York City on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.
To generate "Pirate Pride" and excitement for the basketball game against state rival Rutgers University, the Student Alumni Association is holding its sixth annual Spirit Week, from January 18 to January 22, with events ranging from a t-shirt swap to Bounce ‘N Trounce.
The appointment of Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban as president of the University has been well received among members of the University community.
This year, "After the Fire," a documentary directed by filmmaker Guido Verweyen which documents the 2000 Boland Hall fire that killed three students and injured more than 50 others, will be released.
What was the men's basketball team missing in senior guard Jeremy Hazell's 53-day absence?
Due to a reduction in Federal funding, the University had to "reduce/adjust" Federal Work Study given to students, notifying them via e-mail.
Brayan Martinez who led the Seton Hall soccer team in scoring this past season with six goals and two assists was drafted in the first round of the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft on Tuesday.
Seton Hall's struggles against Big East teams, and St. Johns in particular, continued this past weekend, as the Pirates dropped their fourth consecutive game to the Red Storm, 58-48.
Editor's Note: The Setonian attempted to reach Dr. Edward R. D'Alessio at his current job, as Director of Government Relations at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pa. He was unavailable; according to a Harcum College employee in his office, he is on medical leave.
The Blackboard feature, "Course Photo Roster," has students and faculty feeling positive over its possible benefits. The photo roster option allows professors to access their students' pictures prior to class.
The appointment of Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban as president of the University has been well received among members of the University community.
Senior guard Jeremy Hazell will suit up for the first time since mid-November tonight when the Pirates face the DePaul Blue Demons on the road.
Seton Hall will conclude its presidential search and name interim University President Dr. Gabriel Esteban to the position permanently, according to The Star Ledger.
A Seton Hall '03 alum and public relations career woman has been appointed 2011 officer for the New Jersey Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA NJ).
CBS's MoneyWatch website recently ranked Seton Hall University No. 16 out of 25 on their "Colleges with the Worst Professors" list.
The University community did not receive a crime alert broadcast e-mail after the Dec. 12 off-campus mugging of a Seton Hall graduate student due to lack of information, according to Gary Christie, assistant director of Public Safety and Security.