39th Annual Student, Faculty & Staff Dinner

Galloway, N.J. – Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy dinner together in a yearly tradition at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Campus Center Event Room.

After selecting someone who positively impacted their Stockton University experience, students invite their faculty or staff member to a free dinner with tickets from the Campus Center Information Desk. The dinner will include halal and kosher options for those who require it.

Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable items for the Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Food Drive.

In addition to a delicious dinner, there will be a presentation of the following awards:

  • Faculty of the Year
  • Staff of the Year
  • Harvey Kesselman Community Impact Award
The Student, Faculty, and Staff Dinner is sponsored by the Office of Student Development, Student Senate, Campus Religious Council, and Hillel.

Stockton students, faculty and staff came together to celebrate the positive impact of Stockton community members at the 38th annual Student, Faculty and Staff Dinner on Nov. 17.
Stockton students, faculty and staff came together to celebrate the positive impact of Stockton community members at the 38th annual Student, Faculty and Staff Dinner on Nov. 17. Photo by Eliza Hunt. 

Galloway, N.J. — Laughter rang throughout the Campus Center Event Room as nearly 200 students, staff and faculty members celebrated the Stockton community in-person for the first time since 2019 at the 38th annual Student, Faculty and Staff Dinner on Nov. 17.

“What’s really unique about this event is that it gives students an opportunity to invite a faculty or staff member,” Brian K. Jackson, chief operating officer of Stockton Atlantic City and this year’s Master of Ceremonies, said to open the evening. “It’s a way for our students to say, ‘Thank you.’ And what better way to do so than the beginning of the holiday season.” 

— Story by Eliza Hunt 

  • Faculty of the Year— Lauren Balasco, assistant professor of Political Science
  • Staff of the Year— Ribon Kareem, Chartwells — Stockton Dining 
  • Harvey Kesselman Community Impact Award— Jessica Grullon, associate director of Admissions & Alicia Jenkins, '23