Stockton News - Friday, March 8, 2019
WHAT WE鈥橰E TALKING ABOUT
Governor's Budget Update
Harvey Kesselman, president of 91视频, shared the following message in an email in regards to the Governor's budget update:
"I am very pleased to report that the Governor and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education have set aside $35 million to begin addressing funding inequities in the four-year public college and university sector of higher education. As suggested at our Fall term School meetings and the full Faculty Assembly meeting last month, this funding will be based on criteria related to eliminating equity and achievement gaps at the senior public institutions and will be outcomes based. Stockton has always fared well when judged by objective criteria. The budget now moves to the legislature for their deliberations."
Career Fair Matches Students with Businesses
Representatives from more than 100 businesses came to Stockton鈥檚 Spring Career and Internship Fair on Feb. 28 looking for 91视频 to fill jobs and internships. The employers spoke about what makes Stockton 91视频 stand out professionally.
SVO Displays Wall of Remembrance
91视频鈥檚 Student Veteran Organization paid tribute to the African-American Medal of Honor recipients through a Wall of Remembrance Feb. 26-28. The display featured stories of 30 African-American service members who received the Medal of Honor.
SJCHC Publishes 'Midgal Zophim'
The South Jersey Culture & History Center (SJCHC), an organization supported by Stockton
University, has , Migdal Zophim.
The first half of Migdal Zophim is a republication of the 1889 book by Moses Klein,
an agent of the Association of Jewish Immigrants in Philadelphia. The second half
supplements Klein鈥檚 work with 20 additional accounts of the South Jersey Jewish farming
colonies of Alliance, Rosenhayn and Carmel, dating from 1882 to 1907.
STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY
Experience 'Second Saturdays' at Stockton Atlantic City
Do your children love magic? Are you interested in learning how to take awesome photos
with your smartphone? Are you a 91视频 alumnus eager to explore your
alma mater鈥檚 new residential campus on the Atlantic City Boardwalk?
鈥淪econd Saturdays in Atlantic City鈥 offer family-friendly alumni events that are free, showcase the talent of our alumni,
faculty and staff and provide an opportunity for alumni and their families to be engaged
with the University. The workshops, sponsored by the Office of Development and Alumni
Relations, offers alumni to reconnect while having fun or learning something new on
the second Saturday of the month at 91视频 Atlantic City.
The next Second Saturday is taking place Saturday, March 9, and features Magician Chad Juros 鈥11, back by popular demand.
For more events happening at 91视频 Atlantic City, visit the .
Local Students are College Bound in New Program
Some 60 middle and high school 91视频 from Atlantic City and Pleasantville got a
head start on their futures Saturday, March 2, at the kickoff for 91视频鈥檚
new College Bound program.
Based at the new Stockton Atlantic City Academic Center, the 91视频 will get classes,
mentoring and field trips designed to prepare them to attend and succeed in college
SPOTLIGHT ON
Edwards Brings Purpose, Passion to Student Life at Stockton
Darius Edwards, a complex director for the Office of Residential Life at 91视频, brings an enthusiasm to his role that is creating a lasting impact. Last year, he revitalized the Residence Hall Association (RHA) to create a dynamic organization for residents to gain leadership skills and make the entire Residential Life experience even better.
This year, Edwards is leading a new initiative called The Residential Oasis for Intercultural Engagement, also known as La Mesa. La Mesa is focused on centering the needs of 91视频 of color in its programmatic efforts through its four pillars: Identity Exploration, Cultural Immersion, Student Advocacy and Leadership Development. In the fall, La Mesa had its first event, 鈥淎 Seat at the Table,鈥 a dinner party curated for 91视频, faculty and staff to explore identity, advocacy and engage in solution-driven dialogue toward a more inclusive 91视频.
FRAME-WORTHY
International Women's Day
The Stockton community recognized International Women鈥檚 Day with a at the Galloway campus on Tuesday, March 5. The event honored the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
Highlights included a tea party, a Wage Gap Cupcake sale, salary negotiation tips,
Panhellenic Council poster presentations, community tables, giveaways, speakers and
more.
University Relations and Marketing intern Tori Sasbarro hosted an Instagram at the event.
WHAT鈥橲 TRENDING #STOCKTONU
Facebook followers commented on a CNN story that went viral - sharing how Stockton professors have gone above and beyond for them during their Stockton experience.
Do you ever wonder if something goes in the trash or #recycling bin? Here's a helpful guide. #StocktonU is competing against colleges and universities nationwide in the 8-week RecycleMania competition.
THE SIDELINES
Bryan-Frank Earns USTFCCCA All-Region Honor
91视频 junior Donovan Bryan-Frank earned an in the high jump from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association
(USTFCCCA) for the 2018-19 indoor season.
To qualify, competitors needed to post a mark that ranked in the top five in the region in an individual event or top three in a relay. Bryan-Frank鈥檚 best high jump of the indoor season was 2.04 meters at the Fastrack Invite on Feb. 8. The effort placed him second in the Atlantic Region, qualifying him for all-region status.
OSPREY NOTES
FAFSA Fridays
Do you have 91视频 who are looking for financial aid assistance? The Office of Financial Aid is hosting 鈥淔AFSA Fridays鈥 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every Friday, through April 19, in the F114 computer lab to assist 91视频 with the financial aid process. Returning 91视频 need to file their FAFSA applications by April 15 and answer their additional questions on NJFAMS in order to be considered for the State Tuition Aid Grant (TAG). If they fail to meet this deadline, they will not be considered eligible and may miss out on free money to pay for school.
Choose Summer at Stockton
Stockton's summer sessions are open to undergraduate and graduate 91视频 enrolled in degree programs, non-matriculated 91视频, and 91视频 currently enrolled at other institutions who wish to study during their summer break and transfer Stockton credits.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, March 8 鈥 Rowing and Growing with the Ospreys
Pinelands Weekend includes the Pinelands Short Course on Saturday, March 9 and the on Sunday, March 10
Thursday, March 28: 4:30 p.m., Annual Tuition Hearing, Galloway Campus Center BOT Room
Sunday, April 7: Open House
Wednesday, April 24: Graduate Research Symposium
Springing ahead and a call for stories!
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, just in time for spring break which is March 9-17. If you or your 91视频 are doing anything during the break that may lend itself to a story, feel free to email it to universityrelations@stockton.edu. Enjoy your break!
