“Boys of Summer” The Great American Pastime & University Libraries

In the heart of the Summertime Athletics Calendar there is nothing like the sport of Baseball when it comes to both line drives and literary parallels. The University Libraries recognizes this attractive twin bill, offering action-packed experiences that live on in both memory and verse.

With this in mind, the University Libraries is proudly sponsoring an exhibit from June-September which celebrates the grand game of Baseball and its textual history. The curator of this display is Professor Gerry Shea, a lifelong fan of the game and an ardent New York Yankees fan who has a timely perspective on what Baseball means to the University Community and beyond . . .

“With summer right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to celebrate America’s pastime. We’ve put together a display of outstanding baseball books from our collection—something for every fan! You’ll find titles on the history of the game, cutting-edge analytics, inspiring biographies of legendary players, and even picture books for young readers.”

The work of Professor Shea will undoubtedly help to inspire and promote the reading of Baseball-themed works during the vacation months through the Fall Classic and moving forward in time.

Within the University Libraries Catalog, here are some leads that show various titles that are found on the shelves of our Walsh Library to compliment individual works found attached to the display over the next few months . . .

Baseball – SHU Book Collection

Baseball – SHU Search

Baseball & Sports History (Research Guide)

For additional information please feel free to contact us via e-mail via the University Libraries Homepage.

Juneteenth – Representation at the University Libraries

The observance of Juneteenth is one that honors the African American community throughout the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of the American Civil War and the termination of slavery. The designation for this tribute was first introduced during the 1890s in recognition of the State of Texas having accepted the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln on June 19, 1865.

Included among the informational resources that we have available for our research community include the following selections . . .

Africana Studies (Research Guide)

Juneteenth – SHU Search

Juneteenth – SHU Book Collection

Juneteenth (Commemoration Homepage)

For additional information please feel free to contact us via e-mail via the University Libraries Homepage.

 

David Frank Discusses Leisure Reading

We are excited to announce the latest episode of the University Libraries podcast series, Zet Forward, dropped in June. In the episode, Gerry Shea, Communication Librarian and Dr. Alan Delozier, Outreach and Humanities Librarian, are joined by Access Services Librarian David Frank for a lively discussion about their favorite sports books from the Walsh Library Leisure Collection. Whether you are a die-hard sports fan or just enjoy a good book, this episode is packed with great recommendations and fun conversation.

You can find the podcast here. Please give it a listen and discover your next great read!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor Aesthetics in Abundance – Agriculture, Gardening, Nature, and Related Resources

The Spring and Summer seasons are noted for warmth and visual wonder around us. With this in eye and mind, the University Libraries houses several book titles related to the time of year when natural wonders are evident not only on campus but destinations that our students and faculty will encounter near and far.

Texts found in this display provide both an introductory and advanced look at various aspects of our very own Garden State over the years but also celebrating the history of other places where flora is in full bloom.

Various titles can be found in the collection including the following examples found in our Book Catalog.

We will also feature a display of specialized titles (that can also be checked out!) from our collection that can be found on the second floor of Walsh Library from May through August.

For additional information please feel free to contact us via e-mail via the University Libraries Homep age .

 

Habemus Papam! Readings Related to Pope Leo XIV

In the wake of the death of Pope Francis, the last few weeks have seen a global celebration post-conclave with the election of Pope Leo XIV, who has made history as the first American Pope selected by College of Cardinals.

Even during the short time that Pope Leo XIV ascended to the throne of St. Peter, the former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was also the subject of research and publications of various depth. He took his title in honor of Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903) who was an advocate for social justice and labor rights.

Leo XIV (SHU Search)

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost

Pope Leo XIII  (Books)

Pope Leo XIII (SHU Search)

American / United States Catholicism  (Books)

American / United States Catholicism (SHU Search)

Additional information please feel free to contact us via e-mail via the University Libraries Homepage.

 

Thank You to Our Spring 2024 DataLab Participants

Submitted By Samah Alshrief, Research Data Specialist

The DataLab is a collaborative space where faculty, students and the library explore the vast potential of data-driven insights. University Libraries Data Services would like to thank the faculty members below for providing research opportunities for undergraduates this semester.  Thank you to our DataLab students for your participation and engagement. Read more here.

Student Student Major Research Project Title Faculty Department
Emily Barbera Health Administration Segregation and pregnancy outcomes Patrick Bernet Interprofessional Health Sciences and Health Admin.
Leah Chatmon Psychology International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology Susan Nolan Psychology
Jake Lidwin Biology Specialization Pressure and Resource Limitation as Drivers of Mating Type Differentiation Jason Bundy Biology
Iain Morton Physics and Math (Double Major) Bridging the gap between standard jamming and the mean field theory of glasses Peter Morse Physics
Frank Pettorini Health Administration Data visualization tools to help improve pregnancy outcomes Patrick Bernet Interprofessional Health Sciences and Health Admin.
Brysen Pfingsten Computer Science Visualizing Search Tree Configuration and Usage in miniKanren Queries Jason Hemann Mathematics and Computer Science

Contact data.services@shu.edu with questions.

 

 

Honoring Pope Francis & The Papacy

The death of Pope Francis (1936-2025) has touched the world through his words, deeds, and example. The University Libraries has several works by and about the late Holy Father which have documented his life and influence.

In addition, there are numerous texts that highlight the History of the Papacy and outline the procedures involved with the Conclave which is the event whereby a new successor as the Bishop of Rome is elected by the College of Cardinals.

Various resources can be found via the following resources . . .

For additional information please feel free to contact us via e-mail via the University Libraries Homepage.

An Inspired Donation – Sister Mary John Bosco E Amakwe

Sister Mary John Bosco E Amakwe pictured with Mr. Matthew DeFeo, Metadata Coordinator and Acquisitions Associate – University Libraries

Our esteemed colleague Sister Mary John Bosco E Amakwe (Sister Bosco) has recently donated a copy of the book: The Roman Curia: History, Theology, and Organization, (Washington, D.C.: Georgetown University Press, 2024). by Monsignor Anthony Ekpo. This print volume is available at Walsh Library and is part of the Main Collection and can be located under the Library of Congress Call Number: BX1818.E36 2024. More information on this book can be found via the following citation link.

As Sister Bosco notes, the inspiration and actual donation arose during her vacation in Nigeria that occurred earlier this year. During this time, Sister Bosco learned about a book launch and signing event organized by the clergy affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Umuahia. The honoree was Reverend Monsignor Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo, Under-Secretary of the Promoting Integral Human Development in the Roman Curia who also happened to be mentored by Sister Bosco who encouraged him to move from Australia and pursue a Ph.D. in Canon Law at her alma mater, the Gregorian University located in Rome.

Sister Bosco made the most of this experience as individuals were encouraged to arise up and offer a few words, make donations, and buy the book. She did just that! As a lover of books, instead of buying one copy for herself, Sister Bosco bought an extra copy and told the audience that the second copy would be donated to the Seton Hall University Libraries in the United States to encourage research.

According to Sister Bosco, This donation not only benefits the University Libraries and our research community, but The CORE Academic Department and their perpetual efforts to promote the importance of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.

The life and work of Sister Bosco is also inspirational. Sister Bosco was educated in Rome having earned her Ph.D. in Communication and Sociology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, a Master of Arts in Communication from Pontifical Salesian University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Missionary Spirituality from Pontifical Urban University. In addition, Sister Bosco earned another MA in Post-Conflict State Reconstruction and a Graduate Certificate in United Nations Studies from Seton Hall University School of Diplomacy and International Relations in 2017.

From student to professor, Sister Bosco joined the Seton Hall faculty in 2008 and taught Rhetoric in the Department of Communication and the Arts until 2018. During the 2018-2019 academic year, she taught the courses: “Journey of Transformation” and now teaches: “Christianity and Culture in Dialogue,” within the University CORE Academic Department.

Sister Bosco is also the author of the masterwork: The Factors Influencing the Mobility of Women to Leadership and Management Positions in Media Industries in Nigeria (Rome: Pontificia Universitas Gregoriana Facultas Scientiarum Socialium, 2006)

She is a contributor to recent publications housed at the Seton Hall University Libraries and urges readership of resources found within the stacks of Walsh Library including: The Narratives of Saints Perpetua, Felicity, and Their fellow martyrs, New York, Lexington Books, 2024 and Handbook of African Catholicism, New York: Orbis Books, 2022. She has also published book chapters and many articles on Africa, especially on Women, Communications and the Media, the Roman Catholic Church, and society at large.

For additional information please feel free to contact us via e-mail via the University Libraries Homepage.

 

 

Book Talk With Jon Radwan: Contact Rhetoric

The University Libraries is pleased to co-host a book talk with Jon Radwan, Ph.D., on his recent publication, Ethics in Contact Rhetoric: Communication and The Dance of Bodies and Power. Dr. Radwan is an associate professor of communication and director of the Institute for Communication and Religion in Seton Hall’s College of Human Development, Culture, and Media. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 9:30 in the Common Area on the second floor of Walsh Library.

About the book: Ethics in Contact Rhetoric re-orients communication theory by centering touch and de-centering symbolic acts. Inspired by MLK’s tradition of nonviolent power, a contact orientation highlights the incarnate and immediate ground of communication ethics. Ethical interactions are defined as bio-relational dances arcing steps of nurture, respect, justice and too often, violence. Centering humanity’s physical mutuality is a vital move today. Communication is a thoroughly interactive art, but the West’s ancient “instrumental” tradition of rhetoric and its accompanying utilitarian ethic valorize individual agency over joint action. This book re-balances rhetorical theory by enabling critique of embodied relational patterns. Special emphasis is placed on engaging material injustice and discerning the role of rhetoric in social transformation. Critical case studies demonstrate contact rhetoric’s rich heuristic and diverse applications.

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Time: 9:30 – 10:45 am

Location: Walsh Library, Common Area (second floor)

Please register for the event here.

You can also join us on Teams.

 

Petersheim Academic Exposition & University Libraries Representation

The 29th annual edition of the Petersheim Academic Exposition and its theme of: “Share, Honor, Unite,” will take place from Tuesday, April 22 – Friday, April 26, 2025. This annual celebration of scholastic accomplishments involves the entire Seton Hall University community including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, administrators, and staff from among the various disciplines.

The following panels are dedicated to accomplishments associated with the University Libraries or feature individuals representing our repository in chronological order . . .

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Artifacts as Time Machines: Archives and Museum Research Projects
Organizer: Sarah Ponichtera 
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Walsh Library, Silent Study Room
This event will bring together students who have completed a year of research in Special Collections, focusing on an object that tells a unique story. Students will share their discoveries, joined by their faculty advisors, who in turn will share their archival experiences. This will be an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and challenges of archival research for both students and faculty.

Petersheim Academic Exposition Opening Ceremony and Keynote Lecture
Organizers: Sulie L. Chang, Jose L. Lopez
Noon – 2 p.m. | Bethany Hall, Rooms B and C and Virtual (Opening Ceremony Livestream »)

  • Welcome Address
  • Keynote Speaker: Monsignor Joseph Reilly, President
  • Certificate Ceremony for participants in the BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium

Attendees will receive a complimentary lunch following the event; however, pre-registration is required. Register to save your seat »

Office of Grants and Research Services (OGRS): Research Compliance
Organizers: Norma Rubio; Maria Alonso
2 – 5 p.m. | Walsh Library, Silent Study Room
The Office of Grants and Research Services (OGRS) in conjunction with the Grant Accounting office (GAO) and Corporate, Foundation and Relations (CFR) will be present “Research Compliance.” Topics include: Understanding Research Compliance, Time and Effort, Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) and Federal Financial Report (FFR). Attendees will also learn about Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), the Institutional Review Board (IRB) the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), COI, etc.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Office of Grants and Research Services (OGRS): Faculty Research Showcase
Organizers: Norma Rubio; Maria Alonso 
9 a.m. –  Noon; 2  – 5 p.m. | Walsh Library, Silent Study Room
Faculty members will be sharing their research with their peer faculty members, students, and staff. This provides an excellent opportunity for our Seton Hall community to learn more of the variety of research being conducted at Seton Hall University.

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Office of Grants and Research Services (OGRS): Pre-Award (Session 1 of 2)
Organizers: Norma Rubio; Maria Alonso
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Walsh Library, Silent Study Room
The Office of Grants and Research Services (OGRS) in conjunction with the Grant Accounting office (GAO) and Corporate, Foundation and Relations (CFR) will be presenting: “Pre-Award.” Topics include: Request for Proposal (RFP), Scope of Work, Budget, Cayuse, subawards, LOI, understanding release time (academic year), Summer Research salary, and submissions to the different sponsors (federal, state and private).

Interdisciplinary and Study Abroad Oral Presentations
Organizer: Martha Schoene
11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | University Center, Chancellor’s Suite and Virtual (Click here to join on Microsoft Teams »)
This session will feature live and recorded presentations from students in  Catholic Studies, Diplomacy and International Relations, Economics, Nursing, Education, Political Science and other subjects. Light refreshments will be served.

  • Elaine Davis will be representing Museum Studies and presenting on the topic: “Joy in Lifelong Learning: Museum Education and Learning” from 12:05-12:25 p.m. during this session.

DataLab: Advancing Research Through Student-Faculty Collaboration 
Organizer: Samah Alshrief
Noon – 2 p.m. | Walsh Library, Common Area and Virtual (Click here to join on Microsoft Teams »)
DataLab, sponsored by Research Data Services at the University Libraries, is a grant-funded initiative that provides students with hands-on experience in faculty-led research projects each semester. DataLab empowers students to engage in meaningful research while advancing faculty projects across disciplines by providing structured support, mentorship, and hands-on training. This presentation will showcase six faculty-led research projects developed through DataLab, highlighting how students contribute to data collection, analysis, and visualization. The session will explore key findings, methodological approaches, and the broader impact of integrating data science into academic research. Attendees will also gain insight into DataLab’s structure, its role in enhancing data literacy, and opportunities for future collaboration.

Office of Grants and Research Services (OGRS): Pre-Award (Session 2 of 2)
Organizers: Norma Rubio; Maria Alonso
2 – 4 p.m.  | Walsh Library, Silent Study Room
The Office of Grants and Research Services (OGRS) in conjunction with the Grant Accounting office (GAO) and Corporate, Foundation and Relations (CFR) will be presenting: “Pre-Award.” Topics include: Request for Proposal (RFP), Scope of Work, Budget, Cayuse, subawards, LOI, understanding release time (academic year), Summer Research salary, and submissions to the different sponsors (federal, state and private).

Friday, April 25, 2025

Office of Grants and Research Services (OGRS): Post-Award (Session 1 of 2) 
Organizers: Norma Rubio; Maria Alonso
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Walsh Library, Silent Study Room
The Office of Grants and Research Services (OGRS) in conjunction with the Grant Accounting office (GAO) and Corporate, Foundation and Relations (CFR) will be presenting: “Post-Award.” Topics include: types of awards, understanding the requirements of the award, expenditures, reporting, time and effort, monitoring subawards, travel, equipment, No Cost Extension (NCE).

Office of Grants and Research Services (OGRS): Post-Award (Session 2 of 2) 
Organizers: Norma Rubio; Maria Alonso
2 – 4 p.m. | Walsh Library, Silent Study Room
The Office of Grants and Research Services (OGRS) in conjunction with the Grant Accounting office (GAO) and Corporate, Foundation and Relations (CFR) will be presenting: “Post-Award.” Topics include: types of awards, understanding the requirements of the award, expenditures, reporting, time and effort, monitoring subawards, travel, equipment, No Cost Extension (NCE).

For more information on these and other events including registration requirements please consult the event web site = 2025 Petersheim Academic Exposition

We look forward to seeing you this coming week!

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