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

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TV r arking A Renaissance XV-L A Celebration Of Heritage And Change How should a University which so recently added build- ings, gates and lawns to its already-established campus announce its accomplishments? By rights a celebration should be in order — a celebration which encompasses an old tradition hailing the new. We call this celebration University Day. On October 15, at 9:30 a.m.. University Day ' s activities began with the dedication of the New Residence Com- plex and Farinella Gate which was celebrated by Arch- bishop Theodore E. McCarrick. Remarks about the school ' s growth and renaissance were given by Mr. Frank Walsh, chairman of the Board of Regents, and Monsignor John J. Petillo, chancellor. The Archbishop gave an ex- planation of the Saint ' s names which were given to the three new residence halls, and then he placed a cross in each one and blessed the buildings. A procession of students, parents, alumni, faculty and administrators wound its way to the Matilde Solimine Fieldhouse in the Recreation Center where Mass was held. The Mass was a multilingual event in which one reading and the general intercessions were given by representatives speaking many different languages. Mu- sical accompaniment was provided by the Seton Hall University Vocal Chamber Ensemble, The Brass Works and Kenrick Mervine, organist. Continued on page 20 A crowd ploasor: The down gave children and adults a lot to laugh about. Decorating pumpkins: Alpha Gamma Delta supplied the day ' s guests with many fun-filled hours of pumpkin painting. University Day 19

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Leadership and Excellence: ROTC led the procession around campus 18 Student Life

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Marking A Renaissance Mass was followed by recognition of the six Seton Hall students who were competitors at the 1988 Summer Olympic games in Seoul, Korea. A video presentation displaying the University ' s recent changes was then shown followed by an invitation to join the activities and events being held on the South Orange Avenue Lawn. These activities and events included a recording booth, caricaturists, pumpkin painting, T-shirt designing, pictures taken of people dressed in camouflage clothing and a talent show. Also available were booths on health care at which cholesterol levels and blood pressures were taken. Food seemed to be everywhere since it was offered both inside in the cafeteria and on the lawn. Reactions to the day were positive. The administration seemed pleased with the turnout and student response. Student Government Association President James Moore said: It (University Day) gets better and better every year. I am so excited that once again students, faculty, administration, parents and alumni had the opportunity to share Seton Hall ' s richness and diversity. Indeed, the richness and diversity of Seton Hall were shared by the many individuals who participated in the celebration called University Day. by Carla Salewski ROTC ’HOTQ BOOTH ■ ' ' ' , A Getting tough: Many people posed in khakis for a photo taken by ROTC. Personalizing tee-shirts: Students got a chance to create and design their own shirts. 20 Student Life