Stockton News - Aug. 30, 2024
WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT
Staller Family Honors Son’s Legacy Through Writing Award
With tears in her eyes, Billie Staller read the poignant words of Ralph Waldo Emerson: “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children.”
These lines, from the poem “Success,” hold a deep personal meaning for Billie, who received the poem after her son Paul’s passing. Billie presented a copy of it to Lydia Pool, the newest recipient of the Paul D. Staller '97 Writing Center Tutor Award, at the award’s annual ceremony on Aug. 23.
The ceremony has become more than just a tradition — it’s a celebration of a legacy that continues to touch lives at Stockton, 10 years after Paul’s passing.
Billie and Alan Staller, of Atlantic City, shared memories of Paul, reflecting on his sense of humor and passion for helping others as a tutor.
“When my son passed away, we didn’t know what to do to keep his name alive,” Alan said. “Today, the Paul D. Staller '97 Writing Center Tutor Award and the writing center room in his name serve as a lasting tribute to Paul’s life and the impact he made.”
PHOTO: Pool is pictured third from right. Joining her, from left, are Ben Yandell, Eddie Horan, Kathleen Pool, Billie Staller, Pam Cross and Alan Staller.
Intergenerational Interactions Key to SCOSA's Future on Campus
Over the last 17 years, the Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA) has grown from a two-person operation with few offerings into a hub of service and research specializing in the education, recreation and socialization of older adults in Atlantic County.
According to the new director, Christine Ferri, and assistant director, Jessica Fleck, growth and expansion top their agenda for SCOSA’s future.
PHOTO: Ferri (center) and Fleck (right) have worked with SCOSA's founding director, David Burdick (left), since the center's early days. Ferri and Fleck have since been promoted to director and assistant director of SCOSA, respectively.
Stockton Announces Partnership with FreeWill Website
Stockton recently announced a new partnership with FreeWill, a leading online platform for estate planning. This collaboration provides our community with a free and simple way to create legal wills and revocable living trusts, ensuring peace of mind for the future.
“I am so grateful for my Stockton experience that really helped shape most of the successes I’ve had in life from the friendships made to career opportunities. Part of that gratitude is to leave a legacy behind. That is why I’ve chosen to include Stockton as a part of my estate planning and to leave something behind to our University that has done so much for us,” said Tim Lenahan ’83.
STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY
Atlantic City Campus Parking Update
Effective Sept. 15, 2024, the Atlantic City parking facilities will utilize license plate reader technology to oversee parking in the John F. Scarpa Academic Center lot, Hartford Avenue lot and Stockton Parking Garage (entry at 101 Lincoln Place).
All Stockton students, faculty, staff and affiliates must be registered to park in the Atlantic City parking facilities. If your license plate is not registered through Stockton University Parking you will receive a Parking Charge Notice for $50 at the address registered to the vehicle’s license plate. Certain permits allow access to certain parking facilities. Here, you will find information on where you can park your registered vehicle in Atlantic City.
FRAME-WORTHY
Returning Ospreys Landed Last Week
Last week, returning Ospreys were all smiles as they moved into Parkview Hall at Stockton Atlantic City in preparation for the upcoming fall semester. Positive messages adorning windows, family hugs and friendly connections filled the exciting day.
View more photos on flickr.
WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU
X: Smile if you are ready to be back on campus
Facebook: How often do you dread doing a workout, but then feel great afterward? David Williams ’98 studies behaviors associated with exercise to help people engage in physical activity.
Instagram: It was a great day at the @stockton.marine.field.station 🛥️ 🦪
FROM THE SIDELINES
Media Day Celebrates Fall Sports
Student-athletes participating in fall sports took part in the second annual Athletics Media Day on Aug. 28 at the Sports Center.
Athletes from the volleyball, field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer and men’s and women’s cross country teams were photographed and gave interviews to a Press of Atlantic City reporter who wrote a story about the event. A Press photographer also took photos and shot some video.
Thanks to everyone in the Athletics Department and University Relations & Marketing for organizing the event to get hyped for the upcoming season.
OSPREY NOTES
🍽️Dining Services: Welcome Week and Fall Hours of Operation
To view Stockton dining hours by location for Welcome Weekend (Aug. 30-Sept. 4), as well as the entire Fall Semester, visit here. You can also find additional information on the Stockton Dining website including what's on the menu, what's new for this semester and upcoming events.
Welcome back, faculty! As the fall semester has begun, it's almost time to Confirm your Ospreys!
Faculty are reminded to complete the Academic Engagement process by confirming student attendance/academic activity beginning after the add/drop period on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The Academic Engagement process is to be completed by Wednesday, Sept. 18. The Office of Financial Aid will use this information to make adjustments to student financial aid disbursements based upon each student's confirmed number of credits.
Each instructor will be responsible for confirming student attendance or participation in an academic activity. For online courses, faculty are reminded to include an assignment or discussion activity during the add/drop period so that the student's attendance can be confirmed.
The link to complete the Academic Engagement process can be found under the faculty tab within the goStockton portal.
For more information and a list of frequently asked questions, visit stockton.edu/academicengagement.
Read the SCOSA September Newsletter
Read the Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA)'s September newsletter for interesting upcoming events and newly added programming.
Fun Fact Friday: ⛱️ Today is National Beach Day, and with Labor Day weekend beginning, a great way to observe the day would be to spend a part of it wherever your favorite beach is, whether on a river, lake or ocean. Grab a book, some snacks, a frisbee or even take a long walk. The weather looks lovely, too, so enjoy, and be safe!
UPCOMING EVENTS
👩💻 Professional Development Opportunities
Now-Sept. 29: Drag is Not a Crime at Noyes Museum
Sept. 3: Fall Faculty Conference
Sept. 3-Oct. 29: Women in World War II
Sept. 4: Bi-Annual Address to Staff
Sept. 5: 📣 Fall Semester begins
Sept. 11: Board of Trustees meeting
Sept. 12: A Conversation with N.Y. Times Journalist Peter Baker
Sept. 14: Second Saturdays: Food Bank of New Jersey, How Do We Make History with Brooke Salvanto
Sept. 17-18: Get Involved Fair
Sept. 19: ⛳ Stockton University Foundation Golf Classic
Oct. 5-26: Fall Atlantic City Walking Tours
Oct. 6: 🦅 Discover Stockon Day
