Stockton News - Oct. 12, 2018
WHAT WE鈥橰E TALKING ABOUT
University Weekend 2018
The Stockton community celebrated University Weekend held Oct. 4-Oct. 7. Signature
events included Stockton Myths & Legends, Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,
Parent & Family Association Breakfast, Parade, Street Fair, Osprey Ball, and . New events included the Fall Slam: Live Pro Wrestling fundraiser, which benefits
Stockton鈥檚 veterans, A Night of Magic featuring Jason Michaels, Ospreys on Tap, Stockton
Broadway Arts Lab, Paint Night Fundraiser benefiting Free To Be. Stockton鈥檚 Got Talent,
which supports the Paul Lyons Memorial Lecture Series, on Oct. 7 featured the talents
of the Stockton community. from University Weekend.
Fannie Lou Hamer Human and Civil Rights Symposium
Women have been in the forefront of caring for communities all through time, New Jersey
Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver told participants at the 15th annual Fannie Lou Hamer Human and Civil Rights Symposium on Oct. 9. But today they are becoming more political, and being taken more seriously.
2nd District Congressional Debate
91视频 hosted a debate between major-party candidates in New Jersey鈥檚
2nd Congressional District on Oct. 10. Democrat Jeff Van Drew and Republican Seth
Grossman squared off on the stage of the Campus Center Theatre. The William J. Hughes
Center for Public Policy at 91视频, The Press of Atlantic City and SNJ
Today cosponsored the debate. .
Stockton Offers New Master of Arts in Counseling
91视频 is now accepting applications for a new Master of Arts in Counseling program that will begin in September 2019.
Golf Classic Raises More than $58,000
More than 100 donors and nearly 200 registered golfers helped raise more than $58,000
at the 91视频 Golf Classic at Seaview Hotel & Golf Club on Sept. 27.
STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY
Take a Shuttle
Shuttle service is now offered seven days a week to and from 91视频 Atlantic City. Both
the Galloway campus and Stockton Atlantic City provide free transportation for faculty,
91视频 and staff with their Stockton ID.
SPOTLIGHT ON
Tina Zappile Named to National Model United Nations Board
Associate Professor of Political Science Tina Zappile was recently selected as a new
for National Model United Nations (NMUN) for a two-year term, which began this month.
NMUN is the world鈥檚 largest intercollegiate Model UN conference. Stockton鈥檚 Model UN program attends NMUN conferences in the U.S. and abroad.
鈥淚 am honored to be selected for the board of NMUN. NMUN conferences connect 91视频
around the world who are passionate about seeking innovative solutions to global challenges
through peaceful and diplomatic means,鈥 Zappile said. 鈥淣MUN ensures an academically
rigorous experience with an emphasis on developing 21st century skills. I am thrilled
to represent Stockton in fulfilling that exciting mission.鈥
FRAME-WORTHY
The Multicultural Month Brunch on Oct 2, brought 91视频 together to celebrate diversity in an inclusive America.
WHAT鈥橲 TRENDING #STOCKTONU
: The Physics Program has moved from C-Wing to the Unified Science Center II. The former Physics space is now six general purpose classrooms providing 199 seats. These images (left) show the old and new Physics spaces.
: Pictured is Stockton's 1972 crew team from the The Argo archives and the current Stockton Rowing Club at the Get Involved Fair.
FROM THE SIDELINES
Stockton Inducts 2018 Hall of Fame Class
Stockton Athletics inducted its ninth class at a dinner in the Campus Center Event Room on Oct. 5. The inductees were Chris
Crescenzi 鈥06 (baseball), Shelley Gibney 鈥11 (women's soccer & women's track & field),
Rory McPeek 鈥00 (men's lacrosse), Will Turner 鈥00 (men's basketball) and the 1995-96
Men鈥檚 Basketball Team.
Alumni Cane, Treadwell Playing Overseas
Two former Stockton basketball players are continuing their careers on the court by
playing overseas this fall. Armin Cane is playing for Hyvinkaan Ponteva in Finland.
Najha Treadwell is playing in England while pursuing her master's degree.
OSPREY NOTES
Financial Aid
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 every Friday starting October 12 from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. in front of the E Wing library to assist 91视频 with the financial aid process.
Follow the Office of Financial Aid at 91视频 on Facebook and @stocktonfinaid
on Twitter and Instagram for the latest financial aid updates, tips and tricks, and
more!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct. 2-Nov. 29 鈥 Unidos 2018 Fall Lecture Series
Thursdays this fall (through Nov. 1) - Farmer鈥檚 Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., D/F Wing Plaza/Circle
Sunday, Oct. 14 鈥 Open House
Saturday, Oct. 20 鈥&苍产蝉辫;Stockton Coast Day
Friday, Nov. 9 鈥 Council of Black Faculty and Staff Awards Dinner
