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.

2022-2023 Senators:

Maryam Ali
Anais Boyajian

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.

2022-2023 Executive Board:

President - IdaraObong Ben-Edet
Vice President - Fred Jean
Alumni Chair - Tajah McCray
Undergraduate Chair - Nicholas Kimble
Secretary/Graduate Chair - Kimberly Gray
Advisor - Father Brian Muzas, Assistant Professor

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

Diplomacy United Leadership and Communication Exchange (DULCE)
The Diplomacy United Leadership and Communication Exchange (DULCE) serves as the ideal forum for students to interact with one another and the Dean, faculty and staff of the School of Diplomacy. Comprised of both undergraduate and graduate students, many representing the numerous student organizations on campus, DULCE meets monthly to discuss a wide range of topics relevant to the Diplomacy community. The group provides an outlet for all constituencies of the School to work collaboratively and share feedback on school policies, events, student leadership, professional development and more. DULCE is open to all Diplomacy students and participation is encouraged.

Co-Presidents: Chase Cohen and Meghana Kundula

For more information, or to get involved, contact Chase Cohen at chase.cohen@student.shu.edu or Meghana Kundula at meghana.kundula@student.shu.edu or visit the DULCE blog.

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.

2022-2023 Executive Board:

Co-President - Shweta Parthasarathy
Co-President - Tanvi Patel
Secretary - Roja Das
Treasurer - Megan Perumpail
Director of Outreach - Amritha Pillai
Event Organizing Chair - Pranali Jain

For more information, or to get involved, contact Shweta Parthasarathy at shweta.parthasarathy@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."

2022-2023 Executive Board:

President - Jenna Davis
Vice President - Fredrik Nilsson
Secretary - Peter Roberto
Social Media - Christina Grossen
Advisor - Dr. Ann Marie Murphy, Professor

Please email Jenna Davis for inquiries and how to get involved jenna.davis@student.shu.edu.

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.

2022-2023 Executive Board:

President - Nicholas Kimble
Vice President - Joshua Axton
Treasurer - Andrew Travis
Secretary - Kaila Engle
Advisor - Dr. Ann Marie Murphy, Professor

Please email Nicholas Kimble for inquiries and how to get involved at 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.

2022-2023 WDLP Executive Board:

Co-President - Pranali Jain
Co-President - Anais Boyajian
Secretary - Isabella Maddalone
Treasurer - Amina Tokakova
Advisor - Elizabeth Halpin, Associate Dean

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

SHU Latin American Diplomacy
SHU Latin American Diplomacy is a student initiative that celebrates and fosters Latin America's diverse identities and cultures. Covering domestic and international affairs, the group hosts and promotes events that discuss human rights, politics, economics, and cultural matters in the region. Its ultimate goal is to enhance awareness about Latin America to the students of the School of Diplomacy and to the broader Seton Hall community. All are welcome to join the group and participate in its events.

Undergraduate Coordinators -- Arianna Salazar and Isabella Cruz
Advisor - Dr. Benjamin Goldfrank, Professor

For more information or to get involved, contact Isabella Cruz at Isabella.cruz@student.shu.edu.

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.

2022-2023 SIR Executive Board:

President - Linda Adebola
Vice-President - Aminat Tokakova
Treasurer - Mohamed Nezar Nokrachi
Advisor - Dr. Zinaida Miller, Professor

The admissions process is open to all diplomacy students in their second year. To get involved or for more information, contact Zinaida Miller Stewart at zinaida.miller@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.

2022-2023 Executive Board:

President - Nezar Nokrachi
Vice President - Trina Beckwith
Treasurer - Michael Manners
Internal Affairs Coordinator - Inaara Ali
Social Media Coordinator - Katie Dorrer
External Affairs Coordinator - Mathieu Jugnet
Secretary - Mel Lugo
Advisor - Dr. Yanzhong Huang

For more information, or to get involved, email Nezar Nokrachi at mohamednezar.nokrachi@student.shu.edu.

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.

Seton Hall United Nations Association (SHUNA) & Model United Nations (MUN)
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.

The University also sponsors a competitive collegiate Model UN team. The award-winning Seton Hall United Nations Association is an organization of students interested in international affairs issues such as human rights, sustainable development, international trade and finance, peace and security, and many others. The team takes part in several national and international Model UN conferences throughout the year. In working to promote dialogue at the global level, they engage in simulations with other students from across the country and throughout the world to develop problem-solving skills and in preparation of being the future leaders of the world.

2022-2023 Seton Hall United Nations Association (SHUNA) & Model United Nations (MUN) Executive Board:
• President - Elisa Cavalli
• Vice-President - Sophie Ulm
• Member at Large - Bobby Kile
• Secretary - Kaila Engle
• Training Coordinator - Tim Dziekan
• Treasurer - Kiara McGaughey
• Advisor - Dr. Courtney Smith, Acting Dean

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

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.

2022-2023 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.2022-2023 Diplomatic Envoy Editorial Board:

Editor-in-Chief - Megan Gawron
Managing Editor - Andrea Hebel
International News Editor - Hamzah Khan
Associate Editor - Christopher Benítez Cuartas
Opinion Editor - Shweta Parthasarathy
Campus News Editor - Leah Chan
Digital Editor - Andrea Gonzalez
Layout Editor - Anna Thibodeau
Communications Liaison - Katherine Dorrer

To get involved, or for more information, contact thediplomaticenvoy@gmail.com.

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

Please feel free to email our Outreach Coordinator, Abby, at any time in the semester if you have questions, want to get involved, or to set up a quick meeting (abby.knauss@student.shu.edu).

2022-2023 Global Current Executive Board:

Executive Producer - Jasmine De Leon
Associate Producers - Hamzah Khan and Eric Bunce
Host - Drew Starbuck
Technical Producers - Andrew Raccuglia and Robert Kile
Social Media Chairs - Mathieu Jugnet and Maryam Ali
Outreach Coordinator - Abby Knauss
Treasurer - Farrell Dawson
Advisor - Dr. Joseph Huddleston, Assistant Professor

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.

2022-2023 Executive Board:

President - Mia Oliveri
Vice President - Jenna Davis
Secretary - Kimberley Gray
International Student Liaison - Fred Jean
Communications Chair - Amanda Gutierrez
Social Chair - Angie Orejuela
Advisor - Philip Moremen, Professor

For more information or to get involved, follow @graduatediplocouncil or contact Jenna Davis at Jenna.Davis@student.shu.edu or Mia Oliveri at Mia.Oliveri@student.shu.edu.

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.

2022-2023 International Law Society Executive Board:

President - Shaye Ciccarone
Vice President - Allison Risewick
Law School Chair - Kai Harp
Social Media Chair - Julia Claps
Advisor - Dr. Zinaida Miller, Professor

To get involved, or for more information, contact Shaye Ciccarone at shaye.ciccarone@shu.edu or internationallawsocietyshu@gmail.com.

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.

2022-2023 Journal of Diplomacy Executive Board:

Editor-in-Chief - Peter Roberto
Deputy Editor-in-Chief - Angie Orejuela
Executive Director - Alondra Duncan-Belford

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