Stockton News - March 25, 2022
WHAT WE鈥橰E TALKING ABOUT
馃崄 N.J. Secretary of Agriculture Tours Maple Project
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher got a taste of the sweet life at Stockton of the University鈥檚 sugar bush and sugar shack on March 16.
Stockton is in its second year of an almost $1 million federally-funded pilot program to research and develop the feasibility of developing a maple syrup industry in the southern New Jersey region using red maples, which are plentiful in the region.
Project coordinator and Professor of Mathematics Judy Vogel led the tour and explained how Stockton is researching and evaluating the product produced as well as expanding into the community. Their goal, she said, is to both educate the public and provide an income-producing product for landowners.
馃摪 In the News:
Greek Revolution Exhibit Has Lessons for Today
Some two hundred years ago, at the start of the War for Greek Independence, chieftains issued an appeal to Americans to support their fight for independence from occupation by the Ottoman Empire. Greek Independence Day has been celebrated since on March 25.
The Pappas Center for Hellenic Studies at 91视频 partnered with the Maliotis Cultural Center of Hellenic College Holy Cross in Massachusetts on a bicentennial anniversary , 鈥淭he Greek Revolution through American Eyes,鈥 which is now on display in the Constantelos Hellenic Collection and Reading Room in the Bjork Library at Stockton鈥檚 Galloway campus. The exhibit was co-directed by Professor of History Tom Papademetriou.
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WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU
Elaina Jackson, a senior Criminal Justice major with a minor in Forensics Investigation, has three
small businesses inspired by her interests in fashion, fitness and web design.
This pretty much sums up how we feel about today being the first day of spring 鈽锔.
FROM THE SIDELINES
馃幃 Rocket League Team Wins ECAC Tournament
Stockton鈥檚 Rocket League team in the national Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Hudson Valley Gamer Con (HVGC) 2022 on March 19 and 20.
Team captain Brian Busse, a senior Business major from Hazlet, Trey Batson, a freshman Computer Science major from Manahawkin, and John Merendino, a freshman Business major from Hauppauge, N.Y. competed in the live event at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, N.Y., beating University of Kentucky, Boise State, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Florida Atlantic University, and finally Wayne State, to take the win.
Pascrell Scores 100th Career Goal as Stockton Downs Widener 11-6
The women鈥檚 lacrosse team used a big-scoring second period to defeat Widener University by a score of 11-6 on March 23. Michelle Pascrell five goals, including the 100th of her career to lead the Ospreys.
Pascrell opened the scoring just 42 seconds into the contest on an assist from Holly Yannacone for a quick 1-0 lead. The Pride answered back just over a minute later to knot the game at 1-1.
Stockton Wins Over St. Elizabeth 5-4
Men鈥檚 baseball: Stockton came from behind and downed St. Elizabeth University (4-9) by a on March 22. Jordan Nitti and Tucker Elder both had three hits on the day. The game was shortened to eight innings due to darkness.
The Ospreys' next game will be a doubleheader against McDaniel College. The twin bill in Westminster, Md. is scheduled for March 26 with the first game starting at noon.
馃棑锔 View the full schedule of upcoming athletic events .
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COVID-19 Information
馃乐&苍产蝉辫; MASK UPDATE: The University will relax indoor mask mandates this Monday, March 28. Masks will not be required in indoor public spaces for those who are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines. Faculty may continue to require masks in their classes. KN95 and surgical masks remain available at the Campus Center Information Desk, Wellness Center, Division offices, the library and off-site Stockton locations. Details are in the . Read a message from President Kesselman regarding the update.
馃拤 BOOSTER REQUIREMENT: Employees are now required to receive a COVID-19 booster dose. Proof should be submitted immediately or within two weeks of becoming eligible. Use the Employee tab in the Portal to update your or submit to Joyce.Wilson@stockton.edu in the Office of Human Resources so that your status can be confirmed. Should you have any questions, contact Mamta.Patel@stockton.edu.
馃拤 VAX UP!: AtlantiCare will hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics in West Quad 103 through May. Boosters are available. Details and dates are on the COVID-19 .
Resources for Faculty and Staff
The Office of Human Resources announced a series of employee training and development opportunities for 2022. Visit for a calendar of the opportunities available, and for descriptions of the specific trainings and development offerings.
馃 Stockton provides faculty and teaching staff with professional development, training, teaching ideas, resources and individual consultations via the Center for Teaching and Learning Design. Upcoming events include: , , March 28; , April 1; and , April 5. Visit for offerings and information.
OSPREY NOTES
Jimmie Leeds Road Entrance Getting a Makeover
This spring, the roadway entrance to the Galloway campus from Jimmie Leeds Road is getting a makeover. Stockton鈥檚 Biodiversity Committee spearheaded a landscaping project to beautify this part of campus that people see first.
Discussions began in early 2021 with Environmental Science faculty members making
recommendations on how to incorporate plants native to the pine barrens. The Division
of Facilities and Operations worked with Marathon Engineering and Environmental Services
on the plans.
Planting begins in April and is expected to continue through the month.
Key features of the design include two paved pull-off areas and a walking path with a bench. Plants include shade, ornamental and evergreen trees; shrubs and woody groundcovers; and perennials and grasses.
State Aid Renewal Deadline April 15
All 91视频 who have previously filed a FAFSA are required to file the 22-23 FAFSA before April 15 to be considered for state financial aid programs for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Eligible 91视频 who miss this deadline could miss out on free money from programs including the Tuition Aid Grant (TAG), the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) and the new Garden State Guarantee (GSG), which offers eligible 91视频 a $0 net price for tuition and fees.
Students who receive the Stockton Promise Grant must also file by April 15 to be considered for the grant in the 22-23 academic year.
Remember, the state won鈥檛 wait! Students can apply at .
Stockton Sentiments and Memories . . .
"It's been almost 40 years since I graduated from Stockton. I still think about the exceptional instructors who taught my classes and the impact they had on my life. People like Dick Colby, Joe Walsh, Cindy Schur, Marty Needleman and Joel Sternfeld will never be forgotten."
- Harrine Katz 鈥82
Have a memory you'd like to share in celebration of Stockton's 50th anniversary? Submit it .
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