Special Event – University Libraries

Orthodox Bishop Visits Walsh Library During Summer Break

During the Summer Break on June 27th of this year, the Seton Hall University Community welcomed and hosted his Grace, Bishop (Mor) Theophilos Kuriakose of the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church, as he visited from India who not only wished to tour our campus, but also specifically visit our Library. He has shown himself to be a true bibliophile and his enthusiasm was contagious and inspired.

Bishop Theophilos serves as the Resident Metropolitan and Professor of New Testament at MSOT Seminary, Metropolitan and Patriarchal Vicar of Malankara Churches in Europe and Ecumenical Office President of Malankara Jacobite Syrian Church. He also has been involved for many years in ecumenical dialogue internationally. The group hosting the visit happen to be all close colleagues and friends, and His Grace truly became one with the group almost immediately.

Bishop Theophilos examines documentation along with (from L-R: Dr. Nancy Enright, Chair of the Core Curriculum; Brianna LoSardo; and Athena Frade

A special tour of Walsh Library was led by various library professionals, who all graciously welcomed His Grace. Included in this coterie were Brianna LoSardo, Archivist for the Archdiocese of Newark; and Athena Frade, Sacramental Records Assistant for the Archdiocese of Newark, and Waverly Riley, Assistant to the Dean of University Libraries.

Along with inspecting the Philosophy and Theology texts found within the Main Collection stacks, a number of specific titles related to Eastern Orthodox doctrine and various documents from our Special Collections Center including a religious text penned in Ancient Syriac along with related materials of note were displayed and examined by His Grace.

Bishop Theophilos examines documentation along with (from L-R: Dr. Athena Frade and Brianna LoSardo

The time Bishop Theophilos spent on campus was nothing short of a beautiful time of fellowship and as experienced, a warm and devout person of faith. His Grace noted: “As I think back with gratitude on the progress made thus far, I assure you of my desire to persevere in the effort to restore full visible communion between our Churches. The attainment of this goal can only come about, with God’s help, through a continued commitment to respectful listening and fraternal dialogue.”

You can consult the following sites for more information on the visit of Bishop Theophilos to Seton Hall University and Syrian Religious Texts currently found within the University Libraries Catalog.

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.

Women’s Network of Seton Hall, End-of-Year Gala Invitation

The Women’s Network of Seton Hall presents their End-of-Year Gala: “A Night in the Enchanted Garden,” on Saturday, April 12th, 2025 from 5:30-10:00 p.m. in the Chancellor’s Suite located in the University Center. Tickets are $10.00 each.

For more information please feel free to access their QR Code Below. Thank You!

Women’s Network & Girl Up – Sip & Paint Event (3/27/2025)

The Women’s Network and Girl Up invite you to celebrate Women’s History Month with a Sip & Paint event featuring rhinestone art!

Join the Women’s Network and Girl Up this Thursday, March 27^th for a fun and engaging way to celebrate the achievements of women while enjoying a social gathering and unleashing your inner artist!

This event will be held in Jubilee Room 211 at 5:30 pm! The Women’s Network and Girl Up can’t wait to see you there! ✨

SHUShelf: A Textbook Exchange For Students, By Students

Submitted By: Adreanna B. Dones, Samantha R. Gizzi, and Edward T. Vela

Tired of Buying Expensive Textbooks? We’ve Got You Covered!

Ever find yourself buying a textbook for just one class, only to have it collect dust on your shelf forever? We get it. Textbooks are expensive, and sometimes you only need them for a semester. That’s why we created SHUShelf, a student-led, Buccino-supported initiative that makes textbooks more accessible for the entire Seton Hall community.

What is SHUShelf?

SHUShelf is a textbook exchange program designed to help students access the books they need—without breaking the bank. Whether you’re taking a CORE class, in the Honors Program, or any other specified course, we accept and exchange textbooks across all disciplines. Through student and alumni donations, we’ve built a growing collection of over 300 books (and counting!).

How It Works

Getting a textbook through SHUShelf is easy! Just fill out a simple form here with:

Your Name
SHU ID Number
The Book(s) You Need

If we have the textbook in our system, we’ll get it to you!

Additionally, we maintain a real-time inventory of available books to ensure a seamless experience. You can view the live list here.

Where to Find Us

Location: 2nd Floor, Walsh Library
Book Exchange: By Appointment

We operate at the beginning and end of each semester for open hours. During the semester, students can access drop boxes for book donations and schedule pick-ups by appointment.

Why SHUShelf?

Despite having no official marketing campaign or funding, we’ve already made a big impact:

✅ 300+ books available
✅ 25+ students directly helped so far
✅ Official partnership with Walsh Library

Join the Movement

SHUShelf isn’t just about books—it’s about students helping students. By donating, exchanging, or spreading the word, you’re making academic resources more accessible for your peers. Whether you need a textbook or want to give one a new home, SHUShelf is here for you.

Looking for a textbook or interested in donating one?

Visit us at Walsh Library or contact our founding members for more information:

Adreanna Dones – adreanna.dones@student.shu.edu

Samantha Gizzi – samantha.gizzi@student.shu.edu

Edward Vela – edward.vela@student.shu.edu

Douglass Day & University Libraries Event

Contributed by Professor Natalie Lau and Dr. Samah Faris K Alshrief

Happy Birthday, Fredrick Douglass! Please cordially accept this invitation to celebrate Fredrick Douglass’ birthday this Valentine’s Day. Although Douglass never knew his birth date, he chose to celebrate every year on February 14th. We celebrate this date as a moment for creating Black history together. Seton Hall University Libraries and Research Data Services is hosting the Douglass Day transcribe-a-thon as part of collective action to recognize Douglass’ contributions and activism. For more information about this event please consult the Seton Hall University Libraries Douglass Day Site and further details on additional celebrations can also be found via the official National Douglass Day Website.

We welcome you to our information center in the near future, but in the meantime if you need detailed help through the University Libraries. You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.

Women’s Network of Seton Hall – “Galentine’s Day” Event

Happy Valentine’s Day—or should we say, Galentine’s Day! ✨ Join the Women’s Network of Seton Hall THIS Thursday, February 13th at 5:30 p.m., in Jubilee Room 211 for a fun-filled celebration of friendship and self-love. Those in attendance will be writing love letters to themselves and their amazing friends, plus making the cutest keychains to take home!

It will be an event full of love, laughter, and creativity—you won’t want to miss it! Bring your besties (or just your fabulous self), and let’s make some memories together. We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

African American Catholic Exhibit & University Libraries

November is African American (Black) Catholic Month. In honor of this commemoration, the University Libraries has proudly created an exhibit featuring books, publication covers, and related materials in homage to the faithful.

In combination with the exhibit and an Introduction to Informational Resources on African American Catholicism, the University Libraries offers our research community print sources including starter sources that can be referred to via: African American Catholic Book Titles and African American Catholic Information Sources (SHU Search).

The display is situated on the second floor of Walsh Library. The exhibit will be available through of the semester.

For more information please visit and/or book a research appointment here.

Military Family History Month & University Libraries

We celebrate the contributions of the United States Military all year long, and Veterans Day along with Military Family History throughout the entire month of November.

The University Libraries has several resources that cover the field of Military Science nationwide and on a local level alike. Included are starter information titles found via the Book Titles page and SHU Search – Journal Articles site along with our Military Science Library Guide.

In addition, the University Libraries has worked with the ROTC Command on campus over the years and are another helpful source for information on military history.

Women’s Network Internship Game Night

Did someone say game night?? Please join the Women’s Network of Seton Hall for a night of fun to learn all about the “How To’s” and how to land your dream internship!

This event will be held in Jubilee Room 117 on the evening of Monday, November 11th at 6:00 p.m.

For more information contact Kori Isaac, Vice President of DEI at: <kori.isaac@student.shu.edu>