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==Campus== ===Main campus=== [[File:Shucollegemap.jpg|thumb|left|A map from 1885 showing the Seton Hall College campus within the [[South Orange, New Jersey|South Orange Village]] lines.]]The main campus of Seton Hall University is situated on {{convert|58|acre|ha|abbr=off}} of suburban land on South Orange Avenue. It is home to nine of the 10 schools and colleges of the university. The South Orange Village center is just a {{convert|1/2|mi|km}} west of the main campus. Directly across from the main campus to the northwest are scenic Montrose Park and the Montrose Park Historic District, which is listed in the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name=nris/> The [[Eugene V. Kelly Carriage House]], on the campus itself, is also NRHP-listed.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2009a}}</ref> The village itself dates back to 1666 preceding the establishment of Seton Hall College.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.southorange.org/history.asp|title= The South Orange Village History|work= South Orange Village Website|access-date= 2008-01-03|url-status= dead|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080128181028/http://www.southorange.org/history.asp|archive-date= 2008-01-28}}</ref> Also since the beginning of the college, the [[South Orange station|South Orange Rail Station]] has served as an integral means to campus commuters. The main campus combines architectural styles including [[Roman architecture|Roman]], [[neo-Gothic]] and [[Modern architecture|modern]]. The South Orange campus became a gated community during the university's Modernization Period. ===Buildings=== {{More citations needed section|date=May 2023}} The original centerpieces of the campus were made up of three buildings built in the 19th century. Presidents, Stafford and Marshall Halls were built when the college moved from [[Madison, New Jersey|Madison]] to South Orange. Some of the more notable buildings on campus are: * '''Presidents Hall''' β One of the oldest buildings on campus and a flagship of the university, Presidents Hall was completed in 1867.<ref name="buildings">{{cite web|url=http://www.sohps.org/seton_hall_history%20walking_tour.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080526031618/http://www.sohps.org/seton_hall_history%20walking_tour.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2008-05-26 |title=University Day Historical Walking Tour of Seton Hall University Facts |publisher=South Orange Historical and Preservation Society |access-date=2008-01-03 }}</ref> Located at the epicenter of the main campus, Presidents Hall is a [[neo-Gothic]] structure dressed in [[brownstone]]. It originally served as a seminary but now houses the university's administration including the Office of the University President. The halls are lined with portraits of past University presidents and include a large [[stained glass]] depicting [[Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton]], which was commissioned in 1866 by President Bayley. * '''Chapel of the Immaculate Conception'''<ref>{{cite web |url= http://academic.shu.edu/chapel/index.html |title= Immaculate Conception Chapel at Seton Hall University |work= Seton Hall website |year= 2008 |access-date= 2016-02-26 |archive-date= 2016-02-23 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160223112655/http://academic.shu.edu/chapel/index.html |url-status= live }}</ref> β The handsome Gothic Revival brownstone building was designed by architect [[Jeremiah O'Rourke]], who later designed the Cathedral of Newark.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.usagranda.com/seton_hall.html |title= The Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at Seton Hall University |work= Granda Liturgical Arts, Inc. website |access-date= 2016-02-26 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150615163543/http://www.usagranda.com/seton_hall.html |archive-date= 2015-06-15 }}</ref> The chapel was built in 1863 and dedicated in 1870. Major renovations were completed in 1972 and most recently in 2008. The 2008 renovation was a primary component of Seton Hall's comprehensive Ever Forward fundraising campaign. In 2013, the chapel landed at No. 24 on Buzzfeed's survey of "31 Insanely Beautiful Colleges You Can Get Married At"<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.buzzfeed.com/lilis2/insanely-beautiful-colleges-you-can-get-married-at |title= 31 Insanely Beautiful Colleges You Can Get Married At |work= Buzzfeed.com |year= 2013 |access-date= 2016-02-26 |archive-date= 2016-03-05 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160305134424/http://www.buzzfeed.com/lilis2/insanely-beautiful-colleges-you-can-get-married-at |url-status= live }}</ref> and was ranked at No. 28 the following year on Collegeranker's list of "The 50 Most Beautiful College Campus Wedding Venues.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.collegeranker.com/features/most-beautiful-college-campus-wedding-venues/ |title= The 50 Most Beautiful College Campus Wedding Venues |work= Collegeranker.com |year= 2014 |access-date= 2016-02-26 |archive-date= 2016-03-04 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160304134754/http://www.collegeranker.com/features/most-beautiful-college-campus-wedding-venues/ |url-status= live }}</ref> * '''Muscarelle Hall (formerly Stafford Hall)''' β In 2021, Stafford Hall was renamed to Muscarelle Hall after Sharon and Joseph L. Muscarelle Jr. The new academic building rose on the site of the former Stafford Hall in 2014. The outdated structure had been a campus fixture since the 19th century. Bearing the name of its predecessor, the new Stafford Hall features 12 classrooms of multiple sizes, nine of which can accommodate 35 students each, while the remaining rooms include two large classrooms that can hold 70 and 50 students apiece and one smaller room for 25 students. * '''McQuaid Hall''' β Built around 1900, it was named for Bishop Bernard J. McQuaid, Seton Hall's first president from 1856 to 1857 and 1859 to 1867.<ref name="buildings"/> McQuaid Hall was both a boarding house for students and a convent for nuns before serving its present purpose as the home of the [[School of Diplomacy and International Relations]] as well as the Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences. [[File:Jubilee Hall - Seton Hall.jpg|thumb|left|Jubilee Hall on the South Orange, New Jersey campus of Seton Hall University, is the home of the Stillman School of Business.]] * '''Jubilee Hall''' houses the [[W. Paul Stillman School of Business]] in addition to the largest [[auditorium]] at the university. There are several computer labs, state-of-the-art classrooms and a Stock Exchange research room. The building was originally named Kozlowski Hall after [[Dennis Kozlowski]], Seton Hall Alumni and former CEO of Tyco International. Following Kozlowski's conviction for securities fraud the building was renamed at his request to Jubilee Hall in honor of the [[Jubilee (Christian)|Papal Jubilee]].<ref>{{cite news |url= https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A0CE5DD103EF93AA2575BC0A9639C8B63&n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fOrganizations%2fS%2fSeton%20Hall%20University |title= New Jersey: South Orange: Convict's Name Off Building |work= New York Times |year= 2007 |access-date= 2007-04-04 |archive-date= 2007-11-28 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071128053629/http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A0CE5DD103EF93AA2575BC0A9639C8B63&n=Top%2FReference%2FTimes%20Topics%2FOrganizations%2FS%2FSeton%20Hall%20University |url-status= live }}</ref> Built in 1997, it is one of the newer additions to the main campus. *'''[[Walsh Gymnasium]]''' is a multi-purpose [[arena]] for University Sports. The arena opened in 1939 and can seat 2,600 people.<ref name="buildings"/> It was home to the Seton Hall University Pirates men's [[basketball]] team before they moved to [[Continental Airlines Arena]] and then the [[Prudential Center]]. Currently, the arena hosts the women's [[basketball]] and [[volleyball]] teams, and is part of the Richie Regan Recreation and Athletic Center. The building, like the school's main library, is named for Thomas J. Walsh, Fifth Bishop of Newark and former president of the board of trustees. [[File:Shu mcnulty night.jpg|thumb|right|McNulty Hall at night]] * '''The Science and Technology Center (formerly McNulty Hall)''' β The building was originally named for Msgr. [[John L. McNulty]], president of the university from 1949 to 1959, McNulty Hall was built as the university's technology and research center in 1954.<ref name="buildings"/> One of the most famous features of the building is the ''Atom Wall'', a relief artwork originally located on outer faΓ§ade. Following renovations completed in the summer of 2007, the ''Atom Wall'', depicting the gift of scientific knowledge from God to man, can be seen in the glass atrium of the building.<ref name="buildings"/> McNulty also houses a large amphitheater and observatory for the [[chemistry]], [[physics]] and [[biology]] departments. * '''Fahy Hall''' β Built in 1968, the building houses the classrooms and faculty offices of the College of Arts and Sciences.<ref name="buildings"/> The building was named after [[Monsignor Thomas George Fahy]] who served as president of the university from 1970 to 1976. Fahy Hall includes several student resources and facilities, including two television studios, two amphitheaters and [[laboratories]] for computing, language learning, and statistics. * '''Arts and Sciences Hall and The Nursing Building''' β Originally built to house the Stillman School of Business in 1973, with the creation of Jubilee Hall in 1997, the building is now home to the College of Arts and Sciences in the West wing and the Caroline D. Schwartz College of Nursing in the East Wing.<ref name="buildings"/> The College of Nursing has advanced teaching facilities including hospital beds, demonstration rooms and multi-purpose practice areas. *'''Bethany Hall β''' The most recent addition to the campus, Bethany Hall, also known as the Welcome Center, opened in February 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thesetonian.com/2018/01/25/seton-halls-welcome-center-close-to-completion/|title=Seton Hall's Welcome Center close to completion β The Setonian|date=2018-01-25|work=The Setonian|access-date=2018-07-25|language=en-US|archive-date=2018-07-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725063554/http://www.thesetonian.com/2018/01/25/seton-halls-welcome-center-close-to-completion/|url-status=live}}</ref> It has event space that can hold 500β700 people and holds admissions offices.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.shu.edu/news/bethany-hall-dedicated-in-honor-of-monsignor-sheeran.cfm|title=Bethany Hall Dedicated in Honor of Former University President Monsignor Robert Sheeran β Seton Hall University|newspaper=Seton Hall University|language=en|access-date=2018-07-25|date=2018-06-21|archive-date=2018-07-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725063501/https://www.shu.edu/news/bethany-hall-dedicated-in-honor-of-monsignor-sheeran.cfm|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Sustainability=== Seton Hall's extensive recycling program is one of the highlights in the college's sustainability programming. Recycling is sometimes mandatory on campus as per New Jersey state laws.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shu.edu/offices/policies-procedures/facilities-engineering-recycling.cfm|title=Recycling β Seton Hall University, New Jersey|date=2011-03-13|publisher=Shu.edu|access-date=2012-07-16|archive-date=2012-11-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104160820/http://www.shu.edu/offices/policies-procedures/facilities-engineering-recycling.cfm|url-status=live}}</ref> Additionally, Seton Hall celebrated Earth Day 2010, marking the event with demonstrations about composting and rainwater collection, a group hike, and an outdoor screening of the environmental documentary "HOME".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gogreen.shu.edu/blog/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100322213041/http://gogreen.shu.edu/blog/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2010-03-22 |title=Sustainability @ Seton Hall University | A TLTC Blog |publisher=Gogreen.shu.edu |access-date=2012-07-16 }}</ref> On the College Sustainability Report Card 2011, Seton Hall earned a grade of "Bβ".<ref name="greenreportcard.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.greenreportcard.org/report-card-2011/schools/seton-hall-university|title=Seton Hall University β Green Report Card 2011|date=2010-03-31|publisher=Greenreportcard.org|access-date=2012-07-16|archive-date=2012-11-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104160746/http://www.greenreportcard.org/report-card-2011/schools/seton-hall-university|url-status=live}}</ref> Lack of endowment transparency and green building initiatives hurt the grade, while the recycling programs were a plus. ===Newark Campus=== [[File:One Newark Center fr Cherry St jeh.jpg|thumb|right|Seton Hall Law complex in Newark, New Jersey]] A satellite of the main campus, the Newark Campus is home to the university's [[Seton Hall University School of Law|School of Law]]. Located at [[One Newark Center]], the Law School and several academic centers of the university are housed in a modern 22-story [[skyscraper]] building. It is at the corner of Raymond Boulevard and McCarter Highway in the business and high-tech heart of downtown [[Newark, New Jersey]] and was completed in 1991. The Newark Campus building provides {{convert|210000|sqft|m2}} and an additional {{convert|65000|sqft|m2}} of library to the university.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=1newarkcenter-newark-nj-usa|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070308130542/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=1newarkcenter-newark-nj-usa|url-status=usurped|archive-date=March 8, 2007|title= One Newark Center |work= Emporis Worldwide Listing |year= 2006 |access-date= 2008-01-03}}</ref> The Seton Hall University School of Law was founded in 1951. It is accredited by the [[American Bar Association]] (ABA) since 1951 and is also a member of the [[Association of American Law Schools]] (AALS). Seton Hall is one of two law schools in the state of New Jersey. Seton Hall Law was founded by a woman, Miriam T. Rooney, who served as dean from 1951 to 1961. She was not only Seton Hall's first female dean, but was the first woman dean at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nationaljurist.com/content/year-female-dean |title= Year of the Female Dean |work= prelaw Magazine |year= 2015 |access-date= 2016-02-23 |archive-date= 2016-03-07 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160307150557/http://www.nationaljurist.com/content/year-female-dean |url-status= live }}</ref> Dean Kathleen M. Boozang, who assumed the role in July 2015, is the third woman dean of Seton Hall Law.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nj.com/education/2015/04/seton_hall_law_names_kathleen_boozang_as_new_dean.html |title= Seton Hall Law Names Kathleen Boozang as New Dean |work= NJ.com |year= 2015 |access-date= 2016-02-23 |archive-date= 2016-03-06 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160306052753/http://www.nj.com/education/2015/04/seton_hall_law_names_kathleen_boozang_as_new_dean.html |url-status= live }}</ref> === Interprofessional Health Sciences Campus (IHS) campus === The IHS campus located in [[Nutley, New Jersey]] is dedicated to students seeking a career in health professions. The campus is home to the School of Health and Medical Sciences and the College of Nursing.
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