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Student Life

Our diverse student body creates a laboratory of multilateral diplomacy in and out of the classroom.

Seton Hall's active campus provides entertainment, recreation, social, cultural, and learning activities for the University's close knit community of student residents and commuters. The University Center houses student lounges and the Pirate's Cove Cafe; Richie Recreation and Athletic Center for its Olympic-size pool, fitness center, and a variety of intramural sports, club sports, aerobics classes and open recreation.

Connecting with Students from Around the World

Hailing from nearly 20 countries, Seton Hall's diverse student body creates a laboratory of multilateral diplomacy both inside and out of the classroom. Within the University community, the School of Diplomacy's 500 students, divided between its graduate and undergraduate programs, maintain a family-like atmosphere based upon the relationships that are formed between students, faculty and administrators.

Get Involved

Among the University's more than 100 student clubs and organizations, Diplomacy students can often be found in positions of leadership. They regularly serve on Seton Hall's Undergraduate Student Government Association and in the campus chapters of Amnesty International and the American Red Cross. They have even started their own organizations within the Seton Hall community including an International Law Society as well as campus chapters of the ONE campaign. Undergraduate students also become leaders in the residence halls as Resident Assistants.

In addition to on campus opportunities, students take full advantage of Seton Hall's location, a mere 14 miles southwest of New York City on 58 acres at the foot of South Mountain. New Jersey Transit's local rail lines provide easy access to New York City, the Jersey shore, malls, museums, concert halls, sports stadiums, and hiking throughout the metropolitan area. The Amtrak train line is also an invaluable asset for students, as the School of Diplomacy offers ongoing interaction with the international affairs community in New York and Washington, where students are afforded unique educational and professional opportunities.

Student Government Association Officers
The School of Diplomacy is annually represented in the Student Government Association by two Senators. Senators serve as advocates for the School, sharing the Diplomacy student voice on active campus initiatives. Please contact them at @sgadiplomacy on Instagram.

2024-2025 Diplomacy Senators:

Julia Brown
Stephen Plotke

Class of 2027 Senator:

Clare Dueweke

SGA Executive Board:

Arianna Salazar (Vice-President)

Diplomacy Sponsored Opportunities

Clubs and organizations are not only great resources to students in building a sense of community and camaraderie; they are opportunities for enhancing intellectual pursuits and developing professional skills as well. For these reasons, the School of Diplomacy sponsors unique international relations related activities for the School's diverse student body.

For Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Black Diplomacy Student Organization (BDSO)
BDSO provides a safe space and support for networking opportunities, career development, academic excellence and a community for Black Diplomacy students of all grade levels and beyond.

2024-2025 Executive Board:

President - Soraya Cuvilly
Vice President - Gabriella Robinson
Secretary - Ousmane Dansoko
Treasurer - Emmanuel Ogundele
Public Relations Chair - Gabriella Robinson
Undergraduate Chair - Nick Kimble

For more information, or to get involved, contact blackdiplomacystudentorganization@gmail.com and follow the organization on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Girl Up
Girl Up is an initiative created by the UN Foundation in 2010 to help support the work of UN agencies that focus on adolescent girls. Girl Up has impacted thousands of girls across the world with its leadership development programs that inspire young women to become forces of lasting social change. The organization focuses on a variety of issues that largely fall under the umbrella of gender equality, including gender-based violence, education, STEM, and sports, among others. Girl Up at Seton Hall is the university’s chapter of Girl Up, working to support the national organization in its mission to support young women around the world by creating leaders and empowering women at Seton Hall.

2023-2024 Executive Board:

President – Tanvi Patel
Treasurer – Megan Perumpail
Secretary – Roja Das
Public Relations Chair – Trisha Sethuraman
Director of Advertising – Pranali Jain

Please email Tanvi Patel for inquiries at tanvi.patel@student.shu.edu.

International Relations of Cuisine
Our purpose is to build cultural awareness, develop intercultural networking skills, and find common ground through food. If you are interested in history, socio-economic and political development of cultures, or just hoping for the opportunity to taste fantastic food, this is the club for you! As students of International Relations, we learn about the rivalries and prejudices that divide our world and believe that food is a powerful tool for alleviating those divisions. We meet once a month for an excursion to learn about a new culture. Our motto is "Building bridges by breaking bread."

2023-2024 Executive Board:

President - Zane Cawthon
Vice President - Dionne Agawu
Secretary -Khalifah Muhammad
Advisor - Dr. Ann Marie Murphy, Professor

Please email Zane Cawthon for inquiries and how to get involved zane.cawthon@student.shu.edu, and follow the org on Instagram.

International Law Society
The International Law Society (ILS) is a chapter of the Graduate Diplomacy Council. The ILS is a forum for learning about international law and informing students of events and careers in the field. The ILS holds meetings and informal group discussions. Members attend events including the American Branch of the International Law Association Conference in New York and the American Society of International Law Conference in Washington, DC.

2023-2024 International Law Society Executive Board:

President- Etta Moen
Vice President – Anneliese Preske
Undergrad Chair – Eman Fatima
Social Media Chair – Yinka Akindebe
Advisor – Dr. Moremen, Professor

To get involved, or for more information, contact Etta Moen at etta.moen@student.shu.edu or internationallawsocietyshu@gmail.com .

John Quincy Adams Society

The club strives to assist college students in their academic and professional development while encouraging a more extensive and comprehensive discussion of America's foreign policy with expert guests.

2023-2024 Executive Board:

President - Nicholas Kimble
Vice President- Joesph Brenan
Treasurer- Andrew Travis
Secretary- Juan Carreon
Advisor- Dr. Ann Marie Murphy, Professor

Please email Nicholas Kimble for inquiries and how to get involved nicholas.kimble@student.shu.edu.

Women of Diplomacy Leadership Program
The Women of Diplomacy Leadership Program (WDLP) strives to empower female leaders within the School of Diplomacy through cultivating their professional identities and fostering relationships with established women in the field. By hosting monthly events and utilizing social media as a tool for knowledge-sharing, WDLP provides resources and community-based support to help our young women thrive in their chosen field. Additionally, WDLP hosts a mentorship program, which further allows members to learn first-hand from established female professionals and to build meaningful connections that will have positive, lasting implications on their journey to success.

2024-2025 WDLP Executive Board:

President- Charlotte Sens
Vice President- Soraya Cuvilly
Treasurer- Julia Lavelle
Vice President of Programming- Siya Patel
Vice President of Communications- Ally Rusli
Secretary- Aya Gusemalseed
Event Coordinator- Heather Torney
Co-Campus Relations Coordinator- Sofia Diaz
Co-Campus Relations Coordinator- Karissa Kromminga
Advisor- Elizabeth Halpin

For more information or to get involved, contact womendiplomacy@shu.edu and follow the club on Instagram.

Sigma Iota Rho - Beta Kappa Chapter
Sigma Iota Rho promotes and rewards scholarship and service among students and practitioners of international studies, international affairs, and global studies. The mission of this organization is to foster integrity and creative performance in the conduct of world affairs.

First established in 1983, Sigma Iota Rho has become one of the largest honor societies within the U.S., with approximately 74 chapters. Members of Sigma Iota Rho are encouraged to preserve loyalty within their studies, and to maintain lasting friendships with the members of their chapter.

2023-2024 SIR Executive Board:

President – Osedebamen Aigbedion
Vice President- Robert Carney
Secretary/Treasurer: Brian Weakliem
Advisor - Joseph Huddleston, Associate Professor

The admissions process is open to all diplomacy students in their second year. To get involved or for more information, contact Brian Weakliem at weaklibr@shu.edu.

For Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate Diplomacy Student Association (UDSA)
The Undergraduate Diplomacy Student Association (UDSA) is the main membership organization of undergraduate students and is open to Seton Hall students with either a major or minor in Diplomacy and International Relations. UDSA runs events and activities throughout the academic year.

Projects include ethnic restaurant outings, participation in the "Light Up The Night" cancer benefit walk, fund raising and awareness promotion for UNICEF, hosting of a ceremony for graduating members of Seton Hall's ROTC, and collecting and donating toys to underprivileged children in foreign countries through "Operation Christmas Child."

UDSA collaborates with various on-campus organizations, donating funds to the Red Cross Club for their AIDS week efforts and co-sponsoring both an Earth Day Celebration with the Ecology Club and the International Ball with the Graduate Diplomacy Council.

2024-2025 Executive Board:

President- Christian Almestica
Vice President – Katie Dorrer
Treasurer – Clare Duweke
Secretary – Ally Sheppard
Director of Strategic Communications – Max Kastner
Sophomore Representative – Neve Walker
Advisor - Dr. Yanzhong Huang

For more information, or to get involved, follow us on Instagram @setonhalludsa.

Model United Nations Organizations

Model UN is an authentic simulation of the UN General Assembly and other multilateral bodies, such as the Security Council, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the European Union, Organization of American States, the African Union, and other regional entities. In Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate current issues on the organization's vast agenda. Student delegates prepare draft resolutions, plot strategy, negotiate with supporters and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the UN's rules of procedure - all in the interest of mobilizing international cooperation to resolve problems that affect almost every country on earth.

Diplomacy hosts both a traveling competitive Model UN team as well as an organization that hosts local high schools.

Seton Hall United Nations Association (SHUNA)

The award-winning Seton Hall United Nations Association (SHUNA) is an organization of students interested in international affairs issues such as human rights, sustainable development, international trade and finance, peace and security, world history, and many others. Established in 1999, SHUNA takes part in several national and international Model UN conferences throughout the year in addition to offering countless mentorship, leadership, and networking opportunities for students from all backgrounds. In working to promote dialogue at the global level, members engage in simulations with students from across the country and throughout the world to develop problem-solving, communication, and public speaking skills in preparation for being the future leaders of the world.

2024-2025 Seton Hall United Nations Association (SHUNA) Executive Board:

President: Sophie Ulm
Vice-President: Patricia Salib
Member at Large: Brett Berlin
Secretary: Ashley Skladany
Training Coordinator: Joseph Brennan
Treasurer: David Gelfand
Advisor: Dr. Courtney Smith, Dean

Seton Hall United Nations Association (SHUNA)

2023-2024 Seton Hall United Nations Association (SHUNA) Executive Board:

President: Mary Tiffin
Vice-President: Sophie Ulm
Member at Large: Paul Mastroserio
Secretary: Ashley Skladany
Training Coordinator: Dillon Kantor
Treasurer: Hamzah Khan
Advisor: Dr. Courtney Smith, Dean

To get involved, contact shuna@shu.edu. For more information, follow the club on Instagram @shuna.mun.

Seton Hall University Model United Nations (SHUMUN)

The Seton Hall University Model United Nations student organization hosts the annual Seton Hall Model United Nations Conference. This conference is held on campus annually for visiting high school teams and is organized and run exclusively by the student group. The student group recruits and coordinates more than 200 students to participate in the conference.

Seton Hall University Model United Nations (SHUMUN) Executive Board:

Secretary-General: Catherine Anderson
Director General: Anna Thibodeau
Chief of Operations: Qing Leasure
Undersecretary-General of Marketing: Alexandra Carroll
Undersecretary-General of External Relations: Dillon Kantor
Undersecretary-General of General Assemblies: Joseph Brennan
Undersecretary-General of Crisis Committees: Brian Scocco
Undersecretary-General of Finance: Ashley Skaldany
Undersecretary-General of Events & Philanthropy: Patricia Salib
Advisor: Dr. Courtney Smith, Dean

For more information, follow the club on Instagram.

United Nations Association at Seton Hall University (UNA-SHU)
The University is proud to host the very first "UNA-USA Campus Chapter" in the state of New Jersey. This club is part of a larger network of young engagement and advocacy initiatives spearheaded by UNA-USA and its GenUN program, which has the purpose of engaging collegiate youth with the work that the United Nations does with and for civil society. This organization organizes events such as panels with speakers in the field of International Relations, trips to various UN events, and fundraisers for UN projects. Previous guests this organization has hosted include Monika Johnson, head of GenUN, and Jackson Dougan, the United States Youth Observer to the UN.

2023-2024 Seton Hall UNA-USA Executive Board:

President - Allison Wrubel
Vice President - Gabriela Zambrano-Ortego
Finance Chair - Deborah Carreno
Secretary - Gabriela Zambrano-Ortego
Event Planning Manager - Catherine Kerr
PR/Social Media Chair - Anais Boyajian

For more information on Campus Chapters, please visit the official GenUN website: http://genun.unausa.org. If you are interested in being involved, contact unashu@shu.edu or Allison Wrubel at allison.wrubel@student.shu.edu

The Diplomatic Envoy
The Diplomatic Envoy is an entirely student-run, monthly publication which seeks to be a creative outlet for students to write, read, and engage each other with thought-provoking analytical journalism. Focusing on international affairs, questions of human rights, political economy, and a range of other international relations topics, the Envoy staff seeks to explore these topics for the benefit of the Seton Hall community.

2024-2025 Diplomatic Envoy Editorial Board:

Editor-in-Chief: Anna Thibodeau
Managing Editor: Joseph Brennan
International News Editor: Katherine Dorrer
Opinion Editor: James Murray
Campus News Editor: Madeline Rowe
Sports Business and Culture Editor: Andrea Gonzalez
Associate Editor: Yasmin Obeidallah
Digital Editor: Madeline Kruszczynski
Layout Editor: Charlotte Sens
Communications Liasion: Neve Walker

To get involved, or for more information, contact thediplomaticenvoy@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @EnvoyatSHU.

The Global Current

Join the Global Current! We are Seton Hall's only international affairs podcast launched in the spring of 2007. We have weekly shows and monthly meetings, and we are always looking for undergraduate and graduate students to get involved! In each episode, we analyze current news stories between students and with experts in the field. This is a fun way to meet other students passionate about politics, foreign affairs, journalism, podcasting etc. and it is the perfect way to build your portfolio for your resume. You do not have to have any prior experience to join, and we will support you in every stage of the process.

Listen to our episodes on Spotify or Apple Music, and catch us on the waves every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on 89.5 FM WSOU, Seton Hall's awarding-winning radio station.

2004- 2005 Global Current Executive Board:

Executive Producer: Trisha Baillon
Associate Producer: Amelia Wysoczanski
Associate Producer: Neve Walker
Technical Producer: Ashley Skladany
Technical Producer: Kiki Rowles
Technical Producer: Megan Pitt
Host: Trisha Baillon
Social Media Chair: Soraya Cuvilly
Event Coordinator: Anastasia Batros
Event Coordinator: Nadia Chernoff
Treasurer: Farrell Dawson

Please follow us by on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Spotify to stay updated on the show's latest features and guests.

For Graduate Students

Graduate Diplomacy Council
The Graduate Diplomacy Council (GDC) is the main membership organization of graduate students. The GDC develops and coordinates events, seminars and educational programs, and provides avenues for students to socialize and collaborate on projects. Students are encouraged to be involved and to initiate new programs.

2023-2024 Executive Board:

President- Alondra Duncan-Belford
Vice President- Zane Cawthon
Secretary - Dionne Agawu
Communications Chair -
International Student Liason - Theresah Oduro
Advisor - Dr. Philip Moremen, Professor

For more information or to get involved, contact Alondra Belford at alondra.duncanbelford@student.shu.edu

The Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations
The Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations, published bi-annually, provides a unique forum for international leaders in government, the private sector, academia, and nongovernmental organizations to analyze and comment on international affairs. The Journal of Diplomacy offers timely, thought-provoking and original scholarship.

Staffed entirely by graduate students, the editorial board of the Journal is responsible for collecting submissions, editing articles, producing the publication and promoting it in the academic and policy communities.

Called the "little journal with big ideas" by the Washington Times, the Journal is widely recognized and distributed. It is indexed by Columbia International Affairs Online, Public Affairs Information Service, International Political Science Abstracts, America: History and Life and Historical Abstracts, and Ulrich's Periodicals Directory.

2023-2024 Journal of Diplomacy Executive Board:

Editor-in-Chief - Alondra Duncan-Belford
Deputy Editor-in-Chief - Zane Cawthon
Executive Director -
Advisor – Dr. Margarita Balmaceda, Professor

To get involved, or for more information, visit https://blogs.shu.edu/journalofdiplomacy/ , or contact the Journal of Diplomacy staff at journalofdiplomacy@gmail.com.