University addresses birth control controversy
By Staff Writer | February 22A fierce lobbying effort on the part of Catholic and other religious institutions led President Obama to compromise on a preventative care insurance mandate.
A fierce lobbying effort on the part of Catholic and other religious institutions led President Obama to compromise on a preventative care insurance mandate.
Seton Hall recently released its third strategic plan ahead of the upcoming accreditation visit in 2014, according to Associate Provost Dr. Greg Burton. Burton, who also serves as dean for research and graduate studies, said the previous two strategic plans at Seton Hall were created and published in 1996 and 2006.
Dance club experience provider GrooveBoston will host a party at Seton Hall's fieldhouse on March 30.
Reacting to the increase in alcohol related hospital transports last semester, the Freshman Studies department at Seton Hall is working to continue educating students on alcohol abuse and providing alternative activities for the weekends.
It has been nearly a year since the University made ZipCars available on campus, and students are generally positive about them.
The Department of Housing and Residence Life announced last Friday that the $325 housing deposit will now be refundable until the first day of room selection, March 28, according to a status update on the HRL Facebook page.
First came the Cameron Crazies, and then came the Oakland Zoo. Now Pirate Nation is the latest college student section to receive national attention.
An anticipated performance by indie band Good Old War, sponsored by the ONE campaign, will not take place due to insurance payment issues between the band's management and University representatives.
Hidden in the basement of Lewis Hall is the Monsignor James C. Turro Seminary Library, a part of campus not often seen by the University community.
The Student Government Association discussed funding for campus ministry, changes in fees for replacement IDs, the University's "From Strength to Strength" resolution and electronic voting for the upcoming SGA elections at its weekly Monday meeting.
At the end of the first half Seton Hall leads No. 8 Georgetown Hoyas 35-28 at the Prudential Center.
With only two games remaining, Seton Hall is still in search of their first Big East win, losing 62-39 to No. 18 Rutgers University on Tuesday night.
The Seton Hall women's basketball team fell to Cincinnati Saturday afternoon, 54-48, leaving the Pirates still in search of their first Big East win.
The Seton Hall men's basketball team found itself down early and could never recover on Saturday evening, falling to the Cincinnati Bearcats, 62-57.
The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President announced last week that the dean of the College of Education and Human Services will step down from his position at the end of this academic year.
Seton Hall recently honored chemist and professor Robert L. Augustine, Ph.D., with a symposium and celebration to mark his 50-year anniversary at the University.
The first Latina prosecutor in New Jersey will be the keynote speaker at the 2012 Women's Conference.
The Student Government Association will investigate lowering the 24-hour wait time for students of Gourmet Dining Services Box Meal Program at its weekly meeting on Monday.
Seton Hall's Department of Housing and Resident Life is working to implement safety awareness among students after a total of 66 hospital transports occurred during the fall semester, including 28 alcohol-related cases.
Located just a few minutes from campus, Stony's Restaurant offers not only an inexpensive alternative to cafeteria food, but also works closely with University clubs and organizations.