COVID-19 Live Updates: Daily cases hit semester-high as Seton Hall expands testing protocols
By The Setonian Staff | February 19This page is updated frequently with the latest news on the spread of COVID-19 at Seton Hall. Check back later for more.
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Marijuana use will still be prohibited on New Jersey college campuses once legalization goes into effect
By Genevieve Krupcheck | February 19Though New Jersey voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana sale and use for all adults over 21, state lawmakers are still embroiled in a fight over the rules that will ultimately govern the drug.
In-person classes suspended as winter storm approaches University
By Daniel O'Connor | February 17Seton Hall announced its campuses will be closed on Thursday due to an incoming snowstorm, but said that classes will continue for students virtually and that the University’s business operations will continue.
EPACC to form partnership with South Orange Environmental Commission
By Staff Writer | February 16The Student Government Association’s Environmental Protection and Conservation Commission (EPACC) is working to form a partnership with the South Orange Environmental Commission (SOEC) to create a more sustainable environment on campus and in South Orange.
University hosts forum to discuss strategic plan, with University Center renovation and tuition increase taking center stage
By Genevieve Krupcheck | February 14Administrators answered students’ questions about the University’s strategic plan, Harvest Our Treasures, at a virtual community forum on Feb 10, with the recently announced renovation of the University Center dominating much of the conversation.
Coronavirus cases continue to grow as University warns multiple mitigation steps remain on table
By Nicholas Kerr | February 13The Health Intervention and Communication Team (HICT) warned students on Thursday that Seton Hall could implement several different mitigation steps to stop the growth of coronavirus cases on the South Orange campus.
Cabrini Hall residents will be forced to relocate as University moves to expand quarantine capacity
By Nicholas Kerr | February 8Students living in Cabrini Hall will be forced to relocate to Xavier Hall next week so that the University can convert the building to serve as additional quarantine space, according to an email from the Health Intervention and Communication Team (HICT) sent out on Monday.
Some Seton Hall community members begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines as nationwide rollout continues
By Louis Motta | February 8Some members of the Seton Hall community are beginning to receive doses of the COVID-19 vaccines as distribution to eligible groups continues in New Jersey and New York.
Students voice disapproval as University announces University Center overhaul
By Daniel O'Connor | February 8Seton Hall announced plans for a major renovation of the University Center in an email to students on Tuesday. The plans—which were announced amid a pandemic during which the University raised tuition and laid off staff in the spring—have some students questioning the timing of the project.
University to bolster surveillance testing program; will include some non-resident students
By Nicholas Kerr | February 5Seton Hall announced on Thursday that it would expand COVID-19 surveillance testing among its student body starting on Feb. 9.
Seton Hall says issue that prevented users from accessing Microsoft Teams meetings has been resolved
By Nicholas Kerr | February 4An issue that kept some users from being able to join Microsoft Teams meetings on Thursday morning has been resolved by the company, according to Seton Hall's Department of Information Technology.
University Center to undergo major renovation
By Daniel O'Connor | February 3Seton Hall announced plans for a major renovation of the University Center in an email to students on Tuesday.
University orders remote classes for second day as nor’easter continues to batter region
By Nicholas Kerr | February 1A vicious nor’easter that brought blizzard-like conditions and more than a foot of snow to New Jersey will force Seton Hall to close its campuses for a second consecutive day on Tuesday – though classes and University operations will continue remotely.
University closes campuses, moves classes online ahead of major winter storm
By Daniel O'Connor | January 31Seton Hall announced its campuses will be closed on Monday due to an incoming snowstorm, but said that classes will continue for students virtually and that the University’s business operations will continue.
South Orange unveils new master plan to guide future development of Village
By Daniel O'Connor | January 31South Orange Village has published its master plan, a long-term planning document which will determine the future development of the Township, as well as the Village’s relationship with Seton Hall.
University reports 10 new cases of coronavirus as classes begin
By Nicholas Kerr | January 28Seton Hall is seeing its first coronavirus cases since the start of the new year according to an update to its coronavirus dashboard, which reported 10 new cases in the last week.
Seton Hall community reacts to insurrection at Capitol; Nyre calls for reflection, perspective
By Daniel O'Connor | January 8President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of November’s election came to a violent crescendo on Wednesday when a pro-Trump mob staged an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol following a rally outside the White House, where the President continued to spread misinformation about the 2020 election.
Seton Hall says it will continue in-person instruction for spring semester, will not include a spring break
By Daniel O'Connor | December 18Seton Hall will again reopen for Hybrid Flexible or “HyFlex” instruction in January, according to an email on Thursday from the Health Information Communication Team (HICT) that outlined testing and quarantine protocols for the spring semester.
Governor declares state of emergency as New Jersey braces for major winter storm
By Nicholas Kerr | December 16New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Wednesday morning ahead of a major winter storm that is forecast to sweep through much of the northeast in the evening, bringing heavy snow, sleet and high winds.
New Jersey administers first coronavirus vaccinations, college students may have to wait ‘many weeks’
By Daniel O'Connor | December 15After months of uncertainty, New Jersey took its first, albeit small, step towards ending the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday as the state began administering Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to frontline health care workers just days after it was approved for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration.
