Stockton News - Aug. 12, 2022

WHAT WE鈥橰E TALKING ABOUT

Korean StudentsNew Exchange Program Brings Korean Students to Campus

Jihoon Yang has been to the United States as part of college exchange programs in the past, but he never had of the beach.

Jihoon is one of 11 91视频 from Jeju National University in South Korea who spent three weeks at Stockton as part of the first Summer Software Exchange Program between the schools.

鈥淚t鈥檚 only three weeks. I wish it was longer,鈥 the 24-year-old computer education major said. He had previously spent time studying at Purdue University in Indiana, but that school didn鈥檛 have the famously wide Atlantic City beaches. 鈥淭he view is really wonderful. I got my shoes all wet. In Korea, the beaches are very different. They are narrow, unlike here. It鈥檚 really beautiful.鈥


performers on stagePAC鈥檚 2022-23 Season Packed with Diverse Talent

Stockton's Performing Arts Center (PAC) has officially its 2022-23 season. The main stage season will run from early October to the end of April and includes acts ranging from captivating dance and dramatic plays to family entertainment and musicals. The goal in creating the season was to find diverse performances that everyone can enjoy.

鈥淔irst and foremost, the arts need to be a vehicle for all. The arts are a vital part of our community that help us engage with each other, foster growth and offer a reprieve during difficult times,鈥 said Anjanette Christy, the interim director of the PAC. 鈥淲e felt there were groups in our community that were underrepresented on our stage and in the audience. If we consistently diversify our performances, we will build new audiences and become a place for everyone.鈥 

STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY

Engelberg ScholarsNew Engelberg Scholars Highlight Atlantic City鈥檚 Diversity

Three years ago when Al and Gail Engelberg first donated $1 million to Stockton to create a scholarship program, the couple wanted to make a significant impact on Atlantic City and celebrate its diversity.

In 2022 as the first cohort has graduated, the of the Engelberg Leadership Scholarship are a vivid example of the city鈥檚 melting pot.

The families of Karen Pelaez Moreno (Mexico), Dylan Nhan (Vietnam), Shakila Riaz (Pakistan) and Abu Shahariah (Bangladesh) emigrated from other countries, but they all have a deep desire to give back to their home 鈥 Atlantic City.

 

FRAME-WORTHY

people holding oysters on a boatStockton to Monitor New Mill Creek Oyster Reef

A mound of more than 1,000 bushels of surf clam shells speckled with growing oysters tumbled overboard into the Barnegat Bay as they were sprayed off a barge to form the Mill Creek oyster reef. The new restoration site will be by the 91视频 Marine Field Station.  

Christine Thompson, assistant professor of Marine Science, and 91视频 will track the growth and survivorship of the oysters that were planted by Dale Parsons, a fifth-generation oyster farmer of Parsons Seafood in Tuckerton, and how they improve water quality.

鈥淭he purpose for this reef is to enhance oyster populations in the Barnegat Bay. It鈥檚 here for restoration to bring back ecosystem services such as habitat and water quality benefits. It鈥檚 a sub-tidal reef with everything planted on the bottom, and we will be monitoring it starting this fall,鈥 said Thompson. 

WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU

what's trending - aug. 12, 2022: Margaret Lewis, professor of Biology and Ethics Officer and Vice President of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, talked with Al Jazeera about the impacts of fossils going into private collections.

Where did summer take you? 馃寧馃 Elisabeth Mamourian Corona, Dominic Pellegrini, Eva Leaverton and Travis Mears spent 12 days on the trip of a lifetime, exploring the unique cultures and histories of Nicosia and Jerusalem - both cities divided by more than just walls.

The fall semester is one month away. Until then, enjoy the summer, Ospreys!

FROM THE SIDELINES

Anthony BerichAthletic Director Anthony Berich to Serve on NCAA Rowing Committee

Stockton Director of Athletics & Recreation Anthony Berich has been to serve on the NCAA Division III Rowing Committee for the next two years. Berich's term begins immediately and runs until Aug. 31, 2024. He is replacing a member who retired, and he will be one of six people on the committee.

Berich is beginning his second year as the director of athletics & recreation at Stockton. He arrived last August after three years as the director of athletics at Randolph College (Va.) from 2018-21 and 10 years as the director of athletics & recreation at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg from 2008-18. Berich also served as the head men's golf coach at Pitt-Greensburg.

OSPREY NOTES

MSCHE Affirms Stockton Accreditation

Stockton received notice its accreditation has been by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) following an intensive review of its programs.

The visiting evaluation team, comprised of representatives of peer institutions, issued a report praising Stockton for its commitment to student success and successfully implementing 鈥渉igh-impact practices to develop 91视频鈥 critical thinking skills and social consciousness.鈥

Accreditation by MSCHE is for an 8-year term. It was granted by the association this summer following completion of the regular reaccreditation process, which includes Stockton鈥檚 self-study report and Middle States鈥 comprehensive evaluation. The process included a virtual visit by a MSCHE evaluation team. The next scheduled review will be in 2029-30.


New Wordmark System Announced

University Relations and Marketing is introducing a new wordmark system for the University.

The new wordmarks will eliminate inconsistencies while offering a third tier of branding that will provide the ability for schools and departments to represent specific programs as well as relationships with institutes and centers.

The hierarchal organization will expand functionality of the system by introducing a third tier of branding, pairing schools, programs and institutes.

  • Primary Logo 鈥 the 91视频 official wordmark

  • Tier 2 鈥 Individual school, division, department or office

  • Tier 3 鈥 Center, institute, or department within a school or division

Making these minor changes streamlines the design process by consolidating options and eliminates inconsistencies by keeping the tree icon in all wordmarks. Further, the use of a horizontal logo and the centering of type o铿ers greater design consistency across multiple naming conventions.

The new wordmarks are currently being introduced and the changes will take effect on Sept. 1. Departments will not have to replace existing stock. Learn more .


M.A. in Counseling鈥檚 Annual Report, Post-Grad Data Posted

As per the requirements of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the Master of Arts in Counseling鈥檚 annual report and post-graduate data is available for review on the program鈥檚 . Any questions or feedback may be directed to Sara Martino, professor of Psychology and program director, at martinos@stockton.edu

UPCOMING EVENTS

   

馃幁   

Aug. 24: 鉁堬笍&苍产蝉辫; 

Aug. 26: 

馃摎 Sept. 6:  (馃槷 how!?)