Seton Hall University - Galleon Yearbook (South Orange, NJ)

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so that “Latin American students could come to Seton Hall and direct themselves to all levels of education.” The Middle States Evaluation team commended the University during their last visit for providing “a strong commitment to minorities in light of the divergent interest in the metropoli- tan area.” The evaluators were also “amazed at the dedication and loyalty of the student body and the spirit throughout the campus.” Msgr. Fahy’s efforts as University president were evident in the area of Student Affairs as well. In April 1972, he attended meetings of the South Orange Village Board of Trustees to speak on behalf of the students’ re- quest for a liquor license. He took an active role in the drive; he spent time calming the fears of local community leaders since he believed the students were mature enough to operate a pub on campus. He secured the volunteer services of Seton Hall alumnus Rod- man Herman to act as attorney for the Student Government Association. Even after the Women’s Residence Hall was built, more housing was needed for girls on campus. Msgr. Fahy approved a proposal in April 1973 to allocate the first floor of Old Boland Hall for use by women stu- dents. During the fall of 1974, a Students’ Bill of Rights was adopted by the Uni- versity Senate after discussions were held with students, faculty and ad- ministrators. One year later, an Advi- sory Council for the Student Pro- gramming Board was created to insure fair representation of minority students and an adequate amount of minority programming. In addition, Msgr. Fahy settled a dispute over programming on radio station WSOU by providing more time for minority shows. The day before his inauguration on October 14, 1970, Msgr. Fahy was in- vited to give an invocation before the House of Representatives. When he was finished, the Honorable Joseph G. Minish said of Msgr. Fahy: “I believe that he is destined to leave his imprint not only on Seton Hall University, but on the larger community it serves.” Certainly Msgr. Fahy’s six years as President of Seton Hall are standing proof of the Congressman’s words. • Dedication 19 lation of business and nursing majors at Seton Hall. With a strong belief that the law school must “continue to maintain its base of operations in the major legal center of the state,” Msgr. Fahy ap- proved and supervised the construc- tion of the $4.7 million Law Center on Raymond Boulevard in Newark. Many new programs came into exis- tence during the Fahy years, including an undergraduate Black Studies degree program and the Puerto Rican Insti- tute. Although the Black Studies Center had been established a few years earlier, March 1971 marked the beginning of a baccalaureate degree in Black Studies. In November 1973, the Puerto Rican Institute was established Top: His door always open and light always on, Msgr. Fahy spent many hours working at his desk. Middle: Msgr. Fahy explains his position at a committee meeting. Left: Msgr. Fahy discus- ses goals and plans at the 1974 Faculty Convoca- tion in the Main Lounge.

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ACADEMICS Alumnus Robert T. Conley named University President by Lucille Del Tufo, Photos by Tom Ludington “What’s It All About?” Five University administrators reflect upon their jobs and offer opinions on Academics, Student Life, and Admissions at Seton Hall by Patrick McGovern, Michael Perillo, Cheryl Beardsley, Anthony Willet and Mark Wodzisz University registrar Marie Fitzsimmons retires by Cathy Lunz Career Days highlighted by professional advice by Bill Grau Debaters talk their way to successful season by Karen Yaremko Education and Business Schools celebrate 25 years by Patrick McGovern Senate endorses Computer Science, Criminal Justice degrees . . . by Kevin Davis Students intern at Cable TV Station by Carol Schepige Art internship prepares student for career by Beth Heutele Extracurricular activities keep student nurses busy by Karen Yaremko Social Work degree becomes a reality by Judy Pecoraro and Maria Spagnoletti 22 25 37 39 40 43 45 46 48 51 52 Academics 21