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Seton Hall’s response to this past weekend’s incident

Seton Hall University’s response to the incident during the weekend of 9/25/2010.

From Student Affairs
We are all shocked, outraged and saddened by the events of this past weekend.  A criminal act took a young life, and left a deep scar on the University community.  In the aftermath of these tragic events, my staff and I are working hard to meet the needs of all of our students.  I wanted to give you an update on some of the latest developments.

Specific initiatives undertaken by the University related to student safety include:
Redirected SOPD foot and vehicle patrols to zones adjacent to the University
Increased SHU security patrols on the campus perimeter
Expanded use of security cameras
Expanded CASE van service from 5pm until 2am, Monday through Friday.
Expanded SHUFly schedule:

Monday through Wednesday        7:40am until 2:00am
Thursday and Friday                        7:40am         until 2:30am
Saturday                                1:00pm until 2:30am
Sunday                                12:30pm until 2:30am

http://www.shu.edu/offices/services/parking-services-shufly.cfm

Let me also take this opportunity to repeat our advice about safety:
Walk in groups when off-campus or utilize campus or public transportation.
Always be aware of your surroundings and carry a cell phone.
Immediately report any concerns to SOPD (973.763.3000) or Public Safety 973.761.9300).

I also want to remind all students of the availability of Counseling Services, located on the 2nd floor of Mooney Hall.  Counseling Services, Residence Life staff, and all other Student Affairs staff may be reached 24/7 through Public Safety at 973.761.9300.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us for assistance.

Also, if you wish to travel to Jessica Moore’s funeral services, please read below:

From Student Affairs

Funeral Services for Jessica Moore will be held Saturday, October 2nd in Virginia.

Busses will leave campus between midnight and 1am, Saturday, arriving at Virginia State University for breakfast, and then onto the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Petersburg, VA, for the Funeral Service at 11 a.m.

Busses will depart for SHU immediately following the service.

Seating is limited

Students may secure a seat on the bus by coming to the Ticket Office on the first floor of the University Center, with their SHU ID, no later than Noon, Thursday, September 30th.

The family requests that students wear SHU colors.

Siren & Pirate Alert test this Wednesday at noon

This Wednesday, September 29th at noon, the university will be conducting a test of the emergency alert siren.  The test of the siren will be followed by a test of the Pirate Alert electronic emergency notification system.

Please note this will only be a test.

If an actual emergency were to take place, it’s important to know what to do:

1. Get inside – anywhere. Run into the closest building.

2. Lock or barricade yourself in a room.

3. Quietly monitor the University’s web site or Pirate Alert for further information.

For more information on emergency preparedness, please check out the siren’s website.

Housing & Residence Life sponsors film screening Sept 23rd

As the kick off film in the Core Film Series for the Journey of Transformation Course, Housing and Residence Life along with the Center for Vocation and Servant Leadership and the Core Curriculum Committee are sponsoring the screening of THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE documentary on Thursday September 23rd at 7pm.  Also showing on September 24 at 1 p.m.  Doors open 30 minutes prior to start.

Screenings are in the Main Lounge of the University Center.

Halls close for Easter break on Thurs. April 1st @ 10am

Give yourself a break!

All residence halls (except Xavier, Turrell, and Ora Manor) will close at 10am on Thursday, April 1st for Easter Break and will reopen on Monday, April 5th at 2pm. (Please note the change in dates from the magnet that was originally mailed home.)

If you require housing for any part of Winter break, you need to complete the Break Housing Questionairre located under Person Preferences on your Housing Profile on PirateNet by no later than Tuesday, March 30th.

Please note: if you live in a building that will be closed during the break, you must find someone of your same gender in one of the open buildings who will let you stay in their room during the break. Remember the earlier you register for break housing, the easier it will be for you to find someone’s room to stay in.

Filling out the Break Housing Questionnaire early and adhering to the following criteria will make your brak housing experience much easier for you. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN YOU BEING REFUSED ENTRY TO YOUR ROOM DURING THE BREAK.

– You must be the same gender as the resident you are attempting to stay with over the break.

– You may only have the number of people stay in a room over break as could live there during the year.

– Make sure to fill all fields in as requested. Leaving fields blank or filling out fields incorrectly may result in your application being denied.

– Make sure to get the key to the room you’ll be staying in ahead of time. The residence hall staff will not be issuing keys to anyone who forgets to do this.

– It is your responsibility to find someone who will let you use their room. If you are having difficulty, please speak with the RHD of the buildings that will remain open for further guidance. Register early if you need help finding a host.

– The break housing questionnaire must be completed by Tuesday, March 30th. If you think there is a chacne you might want to return early, make the appropriate arrangements and complete the questionnaire.

– There is no additional charge for break housing.

For questions related to break housing, please contact any member of your residence hall staff.

Welcome new Pirates! (Class of 2014!)

We’re so happy you’ve chosen Seton Hall as your college choice.

In order to settle into your new home in South Orange, New Jersey, please make sure you’ve reviewed and completed all necessary items on the the Enrollment Checklist.

Remember you have to fill out a housing application and pay BOTH a tuition ($250) AND housing ($250) deposit to be eligible for housing your freshmen year. Housing deposits are refundable until May 31st.

We will assign all new students in July and are able to promise housing to the first 850 applications and deposits we receive so apply and deposit early, please!

Room Selection 2010 – Check your email!

Congratulations to the 1240 students who are eligible to take part in Room Selection 2010 this coming April.

Be sure to check your email today for your Priority Point totals and Room Selection Instructions!

The next email you’ll get from us will have information about your Room Selection dates and times sometime closer to April.

Want to read more about Priority Points and how they’re done? Click here.

Ten Days until HRL’s Annual Satisfaction Survey Launches

All resident students will be invited to participate in the annual Housing & Residence Life satisfaction survey. On February 22, the survey will launch and all resident students will receive an email invite in their SHU email account.

The results of this survey are used to advocate for students needs and are invaluable to the HRL department. So valuable that by completing the survey, a resident is entered in a raffle for a Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit! The first 150 students who complete the survey will receive a 24 ounce aluminum water bottle as well.

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Don’t miss this chance to provide your insight and feedback on your residential experience. Watch for your email on February 22nd for the link and fill out the survey.

Confused about the room deposit?

We’re excited to see the numbers of returning students eager to apply to come back to housing next year! Many of you have asked us where to send your parents to make the housing deposit.

The housing deposit can be paid right off the front page of our housing application. For easier access, here’s the link .

Since the letter was sent home to families back in November, the Bursar’s office has notified us they will accept Visa cards for housing deposits only. We apologize for the confusion this may have caused.

Remember, deposits and applications have to be submitted by February 19th to be able to participate in Room Selection!

Our campus shuttle – SHUFLY – is looking for feedback

All members of the SHU community are invited to complete the brief survey about SHUFLY, the university shuttle.

Did you know that all resident students receive unlimited use of the SHUFLY as part of their room and board? The schedule and routes are extensive and offer a great way to explore the area of South Orange, as well as get to and from Ora Manor, SOPAC and the mall.

Don’t miss this chance to help Parking Services improve this vital service to the Seton Hall community.