Stockton News - Nov. 1, 2024
WHAT WE鈥橰E TALKING ABOUT
Hands-on Research a Focal Point of New Archaeology Minor
When Andreya Rusnak first heard about Stockton鈥檚 new , she didn鈥檛 think it would interest her, even though she鈥檚 always loved history.
鈥淲hen I think of an archaeologist, I always think of someone who digs up dinosaur bones,鈥 said the sophomore from Vineland. 鈥淏ut when Dr. Hornbeck explained it to me, she talked about how it鈥檚 actually the study of cultures of the past.鈥
That鈥檚 exactly what Bobbi Hornbeck, assistant professor of Archaeology and the creator of the new minor, wants to hear.
鈥淭here鈥檚 not enough awareness of the fact that Archaeology is applicable to so many different disciplines and jobs,鈥 she said. 鈥淚t literally is appropriate for anybody.鈥
That is, anybody who has an interest in the scientific study of the material culture left behind by humans in the past.
Hornbeck said Stockton鈥檚 Archaeology minor is unique among schools in New Jersey because of its tailored structure. Students must choose a focus 鈥 general archaeology, classics, geoarchaeology or zooarchaeology, which involves biology. These subjects echo the real-world demands of the field and can lead to jobs in research science, protecting or preserving heritage sites or museum curation.
Consumer Reports CEO Advises How to Navigate Digital World
What was the driving force behind requiring seatbelts in cars?
What consumer group recently revealed how an inclined baby sleeper contributed to the death of several infants?
Consumer Reports has written about these consumer dangers and has been a consistent source of independent product testing since 1936. Now, Marta L. Tellado, the and president, wants the nonprofit to take its advocacy and human-centered values to something that鈥檚 not as tangible 鈥 the digital world.
鈥淲e are living in a surveillance economy. Many of our moves are tracked. So many of the values that shaped my life and shaped my ambitions in a country that respects one鈥檚 privacy are really threatened by some of the ways consumers are exposed in the digital and commercial marketplace,鈥 she said.
鈥淥ur democracy can only thrive if you have a marketplace that is safe and fair for everyone.鈥
Tellado spoke before about 100 91视频, staff and faculty on Oct. 29 in the Campus Center Theatre as part of the School of Business Dean鈥檚 Distinguished Guest Speaker event. It was the culmination of a day on campus where Tellado met with University leadership, including President Joe Bertolino, along with student representatives from Los Latinos Unidos, the Accounting & Finance Society, the Hospitality & Tourism Society and other 91视频 at a lunch event in the Multicultural Center.
STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY
New Jersey Veteran鈥檚 Housing Symposium Held at Stockton AC; Barany Receives 鈥楺uilt
of Valor鈥
More than 130 people attended the third annual New Jersey Veteran鈥檚 Housing Symposium on Oct. 30 at the 91视频 Atlantic City campus.
The symposium was held to further the knowledge of service providers and the community on the topic of veteran homelessness while creating initiatives to combat it and to discuss and promote long-term housing solutions for veterans. The event was a collaboration between 91视频鈥檚 Military and Veteran Success Center and the New Jersey American Legion and was the largest yet, said center Director Michael Barany.
The symposium consisted of those who work directly with veterans in danger of homelessness
to connect them to resources, program developers to create additional opportunities
to prevent homelessness, advocates in the realm of policy, and donors who work to
fund veteran housing projects. Nonprofit groups, along with local, county, state and
federal government representatives, attended along with the state Department of Military
and Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
At the event, Barany was awarded a 鈥淨uilt of Valor鈥 for his work in setting up the symposium and for his military experience. He is pictured with Jim Scanlon, Affordable Housing for at Risk, Homeless Veterans; National Commission on Homelessness, N.J. American Legion, to his left, and Charles 鈥淎ndy鈥 Jackson, Current NJ American Legion Commander, to his right.
SPOTLIGHT ON: MARY LOU GALANTINO
Mary Lou Galantino, Distinguished Professor of Physical Therapy at Stockton, was the 29th Annual Scully
Visiting Scholar Lecturer on Oct. 8 at the Southwest American Physical Therapy Association
(APTA) Pennsylvania District meeting, where she presented "Labor, Love and Luck of
Legacy: The Art of Ubuntu" to a packed house.
Dr. Rosemary Scully established the lectureship to bring a distinguished scholar to the University of Pittsburgh to provide a thought-provoking lecture to the physical therapy community in Southwest Pennsylvania and to have informal discussions with 91视频 and faculty. Galantino, also a Pittsburgh graduate, was introduced by Dr. Jay Irrgang (pictured with Galantino), chair of the Physical Therapy Department, and Dr. Nuket Curran, and noted this esteemed lecture is on par with physical therapy "TED Talks."
"It was by far my most exciting speech given in honor of my alma mater and chair of the Department at the time. I attended my undergraduate degree as a first-generation student, and Dr. Scully was inspirational and connected personally with us. She was truly a model for me when I chose to serve in higher education," she said.
Galantino's engaging and interactive lecture focused on the research and evidence that she has generated related to the use of integrative therapies for people living with HIV, cancer and chronic pain. She highlighted the African philosophy of Ubuntu, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of people with their communities and the world around them. It's often translated as "I am because we are" or "humanity towards others." A template was provided for attendees to reflect and write about their legacy. She also shared different growth opportunities, how they may present themselves, and her personal experience with empathy and compassion.
The lecture was very well received by all in attendance.
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馃巸 Halloween Happenings - Osprey Style 馃懟
Stockton faculty, staff and 91视频 brought their Halloween spirits out in full force this Oct. 31 with fantastic costumes and festive fun. K-9 Freya and Chief Tracy Stuart traded uniforms, princesses took over the Military and Veteran Success Center, and the winner of the Campus Center Pumpkin Decorating Contest was Campus Center Operations Assistants with their 鈥淲E鈥橰E ALL MAD HERE!鈥 pumpkin.
馃抠 Check out some of the spooktacular scenes captured around campus on .
WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU
: You've passed the half-way point of the semester, Ospreys.
: When crashing waves swept two fishermen off the Avalon jetty into the rough ocean, first-year Nursing major Cooper Lysinger rushed to them on his surfboard with fellow competitors during a Cape May County Boardriders event.
: More than 20 Stockton Doctor of Physical Therapy 91视频 and faculty members volunteered at the finish line of the Atlantic City Marathon to perform massage and stretching last weekend.
FROM THE SIDELINES
Media Day a Slam Dunk for Winter Sports
Student-athletes from the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball teams and the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 indoor track and field teams gathered in the Sports Center on Oct. 29 for Winter Athletics Media Day.
The event, put together by University Relations and Marketing and the Athletics Department, was designed to get photos and videos of the athletes to use in future social media campaigns to promote upcoming games. It also gave 91视频 a chance to get creative and have some fun with their teammates. A reporter from The Press of Atlantic City was also at the event and wrote a story about the men鈥檚 basketball team this week.
馃搮 The winter athletics season begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, as the women鈥檚 basketball team hosts Brooklyn College in the Sports Center.
Stockton Earns No. 3 Seed with 0-0 Tie
The men鈥檚 soccer team needed a tie or better in the last game of the regular season to earn a home game in the NJAC Tournament and accomplished the objective with a 0-0 draw on Oct. 30 at Kean University.
The tie and results of other games on Wednesday gave the Ospreys the No. 3 seed for the conference playoffs, which begin on Saturday, Nov. 2. Stockton rocketed up the standings with a four-game unbeaten streak (2-0-2) to end the regular season.
Stockton goalkeeper Brady Bartletta earned his sixth shutout of the year with three saves. The teams combined for just five shots on goal, with Kean holding a slight 3-2 edge. 鈿 Read more game coverage .
Stockton Ends Regular Season with 3-1 Win
The women鈥檚 soccer team finished their regular season slate with a convincing 3-1 victory on Oct. 30 over Kean University. Logan Shaw continued her fine season with a goal and an assist to lead the Ospreys.
Stockton started quickly, potting the first goal just 1:42 into the game. Sophia Drea took a pass from Kayla Rozanski and fired her second marker of the season to the top right corner for a 1-0 lead.
The Cougars would answer at 10:43 when Sonya Brewer fired a shot to the top corner to knot the match at 1-1. That would be the score through the rest of the half in the tightly contested first 45 minutes of play.鈿 Read more game coverage .
馃 For more athletics news and upcoming game information, visit .馃
OSPREY NOTES
Stockton鈥檚 Strategic Plan is Taking Flight
Stockton鈥檚 next Strategic Plan is taking flight, and the input of the University community is needed. All are invited to participate in during Nov. 12-14, a series of engaging discussions to explore Stockton's core principles and ensure they reflect the priorities of our community. The goal of the community conversations is to collect feedback on the current mission, vision and values of the University.
You can share your feedback through this . Insights from the survey data will be shared at the community conversations to help kickstart the discussions.
Virtual Community Discussion meetings will be held:
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Nov. 12: 10-11 a.m., Values Discussion (Session 1) via
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Nov. 13: 2-3 p.m., Values Discussion (Session 2) via
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Nov. 14: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Mission & Vision Discussion via
The subgroup is holding one in-person town hall meeting for those who do not have access to Zoom or would prefer an in-person experience from 3-5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, in West Quad 103, which will be Mission, Vision & Values.
馃尪锔廋hili Cook-off Brings the Heat
Stockton Facilities and Operations hosted its Inaugural Chili Cook-off on Oct. 30. Staff from Facilities Management & Plant Operations and the Stockton Police Department gathered outside to taste the homemade chilis, cast their votes and play corn hole.
The chefs who remained anonymous during sampling were Lee Blanchard, Nicole Ciccone, Mike Simpkins, Dennis Finegan, Ryan McCarthy, Todd Doughty, Mike Sokoloski, Mark Ciccotelli and Mark Butterhof.
Awards for spiciest, most creative and best overall went to Mark Butterhof, Ryan McCarthy and Lee Blanchard, respectively.
馃抠 See more photos from the fun event on .
Fun Fact Friday: 馃It seems fitting that Nov. 1 would be National Cinnamon Day since it has that Fall vibe. The day was founded by McCormick in 2019 to celebrate the ancient spice that has become a longstanding part of many holiday memories and baked goods. Indonesia and China are the primary producers of Cinnamon, making up 70% of the worldwide production. Cinnamon is also an effective anti-inflammatory, which links it to health benefits. If you're a fan of the spice, today is a great day for some tea, cinnamon toast, a sweet treat or whatever your cinna-heart desires.
馃崅鈴 It's almost time to 'fall back'
This is your friendly reminder to set your clocks back one hour, as Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. If you're someone who struggles with the time change and your sleep, here's that may help.
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