International Education Week
Galloway, N.J. – Stockton University’s Office of Global Engagement is set to host a week of programs in celebration of International Education Week, nationally celebrated from Nov. 17 to 21.
This year’s theme is Global Workforce Readiness. In addition to events and tabling, OGE will host a door decorating contest and display different nations’ flags in F-Wing throughout the week, thanks to the planning and designing of OGE’s student worker, KaMiya Riley.
Here’s a full list of programs:
Office of Global Engagement Attends Biregional NAFSA Conference
November 6, 2025
Galloway, N.J. – The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) attended the 2025 Biregional NAFSA Conference held Oct. 14–17 in Philadelphia. Team members Patricia Sagasti Suppes, Diana Strelczyk, Matthew Birch and Jocelyn Gray participated in sessions and networking opportunities with international education professionals across the region and around the world.
Strelczyk, assistant director of Education Abroad at Stockton, was recognized with the Region X Rising Professional Award. The honor is presented to NAFSA members who have worked in international education for fewer than five years, have demonstrated commitment through professional or volunteer activities, and are active in regional or national NAFSA initiatives.
The recognition was a complete surprise to Strelczyk. She shared, “I did not know my colleagues from Stockton and Prairie View A&M had written letters for my nomination and kept it a secret for months. It is always rewarding to be recognized for my hard work and accomplishments, but it would not be possible without the support of my colleagues in OGE and collaborators from around campus. I want to thank the team for all their help along the way.”
Reported by Mandee McCullough
Study Abroad Fair Continues to Encourage Ospreys to Go Global
September 23, 2025
Galloway, N.J. – For Theo Elefante, a first-year Communication Studies major, Sept. 18’s Study Abroad Fair came at a perfect time.
The Galloway resident was already interested in studying abroad and now had all of the various opportunities, resources and programs available to Stockton University students in one centralized hub.
“One of the reasons I came to Stockton was because of the study abroad opportunities,” the Honors College student said. “I really want to go to Europe or somewhere in Asia, like Japan, or back home to the Philippines, where I personally come from. This has been a really good experience, being able to see what options I have.”
In addition to information and resources, participants at the fair had the chance to win giveaways, including a raffle for a brand-new suitcase or a free T-shirt through spinning a prize wheel.
Countries such as South Korea and Japan in Asia and France and Italy in Europe were top of mind for many of the students weaving through the tables. However, when listing potential countries to study in, both Criminal Justice junior Alexandra Squitieri and Sociology major Tristan Simmons expressed interest in exploring Ireland.
– Story by Loukaia Taylor
– Photos by Susan Allen
