Stockton News - Dec. 6, 2024
WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT
Spencer’s & Spirit Halloween Continue Commitment to Students
Spencer’s & Spirit Halloween has continued its annual commitment to the Stockton University Foundation by contributing another $250,000, bringing its contribution to $750,000 over the past three years alone.
Spencer’s & Spirit Halloween CEO Steven Silverstein presented President Joe Bertolino with a check for $250,000 this month while Bertolino visited the company’s headquarters
in Egg Harbor Township. Silverstein spoke about the company’s commitment and enthusiasm
for the college and its students.
He also shared that the company currently employs more than 100 Stockton alumni, about
15% of its total workforce, and has had more than 50 interns from the University.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Stockton University and are humbled
by their dedication to students and emphasis on ongoing education and career growth,”
Silverstein said.
This year’s donation will benefit the Spencer’s & Spirit Halloween Endowed Scholarship
at Stockton, the Summer Entrepreneurship and Business Academy (SEBA), the new Digital
Studies Program in the William T. Daly School of General Studies, and additional School
of Business education initiatives.
University to Offer Summer 2025 Tuition Discount
Stockton will offer a 20% discount on undergraduate summer tuition and fees for students who want to live on campus and work and learn at the shore this summer.
The Board of Trustees approved the discount at the Dec. 4 meeting.
The goal is to give college students the opportunity to remain in Galloway or Atlantic City campus housing while they take classes or work over the summer.
"Summer housing offers students a year-round housing option, providing a stable living environment for those who want to work, study or require consistent accommodations,” said Steven Radwanski, assistant vice president for Student Living and Learning. “Stockton provides students with a continuous home, supporting them as they build their futures.”
Power of Friendships, Connection on Display at Annual Dinner
As smooth sounds by the Stockton Music Union and the smells of turkey and gravy filled the Campus Center Event Room, attendees of the 40th annual Student, Faculty & Staff Dinner talked and laughed amongst themselves.
The dinner, a cherished tradition born out of Stockton University’s Hillel student organization’s desire to celebrate friendships they formed with various faculty and staff members on campus, included reflective speeches and an awards ceremony for faculty and staff of the year.
Students Andrea Sandoval and Gabe Depaor set the tone of the evening Nov. 21 with welcome remarks that centered on gratitude.
“Tonight, as we come together, let's take a moment to reflect on all the great things we have here in the Stockton community. With Thanksgiving in mind, I want to acknowledge the effort, commitment and support that each of you contributes to our collective journey,” said Sandoval, the Student Senate president.
📸 View more photos on flickr.
STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY
Don't Miss ‘Messiah’ on Dec. 8
Join the Stockton Choral Program for the 40th Anniversary performance of Handel’s "Messiah" at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Event Center at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. Online and phone ticketing for the performance will end at 2 p.m. today, but tickets can still be purchased in-person at the Borgata Box Office. Hours are 3-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon-8 p.m. Sunday.
Check out this feature on the iconic performance from the Press of Atlantic City here.
🍁'Second Saturdays - Make it Maple Dec. 14'
From sap to syrup, this interactive session from 10 a.m. to noon on Dec. 14 will take you through the fascinating process of maple syrup production. Led by Debby Sommers '77, education specialist for the Stockton Maple Project, you'll learn about the science, sustainability and community impact behind this tradition at the John F. Scarpa Academic Center at Stockton Atlantic City. Register here.
FRAME-WORTHY
Picture Stockton... Digging Up Inspiration for Art
Ron Hutchison and Richard Vetter were digging footings to install recycled wind tower posts to grow hops, a creeping vine with flowers that gives beer its bitter taste, when their shovels hit clay.
Hutchison, an associate professor of Sustainability, and Vetter, a Sustainability Farm specialist, were initially surprised.
“Then we did some research. We found out that New Jersey is where Lenox china was getting their clay, and in the 1900s New Jersey was the No. 1 producer of clay and exported it as far west as Ohio. We were the epicenter of clay production,” Hutchison said.
For Jack Swenson ‘24, an Environmental Science and Visual Arts double major, the discovery allowed him to connect his two majors by creating art from the environment.
With the acquisition of a kiln from the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and tips from the local MudGirls Studios, pottery creations sculpted from farm clay commenced.
WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU
TikTok: Suspect challenge - finals edition.
Facebook: Before the world's first saber-toother cat mummy was discovered, scientists had to imagine what they looked like based on fossils and footprints.
Instagram: Cheers 🥂 to our December graduates!
FROM THE SIDELINES
Stockton Knocks Off #15 TCNJ 105-99; Anguelov Sets School Record
Led by a school-record 45 points from Martin Anguelov, on Dec. 4, the men’s basketball team dealt The College of New Jersey its first loss of the season with a thrilling 105-99 victory over a TCNJ squad that is ranked #15 in the D3hoops.com national poll as well as the defending NJAC champion.
Stockton trailed by six with two minutes remaining but closed the game with a 14-2 run for its third straight win. Anguelov scored 10 points during the decisive spurt and broke the Stockton record of 41 points by Carl Cochran in 1997.
Anguelov eclipsed the 30-point mark for the third straight game. He shot 17-27 (63%) from the field, including 6-11 (54.5%) from three-point range. Eriq Campbell and Devon Johnson also reached double figures with 17 and 15 points, respectively.
The men's team will host William Paterson in a conference game at 3 p.m. on Saturday at The Sports Center. The women's team will play at 1 p.m.
Four Ospreys Chosen NFHCA All-Region in Field Hockey
Four field hockey players were selected for NFHCA Region IV honors by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. Senior Carlee Thompson was chosen NFHCA Region IV First Team for the second straight year to head the quartet.
Junior Kirsten Bailey was named NFHCA Region IV Second Team for the second consecutive year and joined on the NFHCA Region IV Second Team by first-time selections senior Ameera Bilgrami and junior Erika Roura. Thompson, Bailey, Bilgrami and Roura led Stockton to a 10-9 record this fall.
🦅 For more athletics news and upcoming game information, visit here.🦅
OSPREY NOTES
📣🔨 Library Learning Commons Project Update
We’re excited to announce that on Nov. 14, the University received official approval from the state to receive bids for the Library Learning Commons Project.
So, what does this mean? We are still on schedule! This approval brings us into the next phase of this project in which vendors provide cost estimates for their work, and we get to choose renovation companies.
For more information, be sure to visit the Library Learning Commons Planning website to check out the updated plans and view the timeline.
We’ll keep you updated as we progress. We can't wait to experience this transformation with you.
📍 Additionally, Production Services has officially moved to their new swing space located in F004.
Strategic Planning Update - Building Momentum Together
Momentum is growing as we shape the next chapter of our Strategic Plan. The process is well underway, marked by dynamic discussions, surveys, and events that bring voices from across our community into the fold. This journey is about more than planning; it’s about fostering connections and laying the groundwork for bold, strategic actions.
We're thrilled to report that more than 1,000 instances of participation have been recorded across our Strategic Planning activities, including meetings, surveys, and events. This impressive level of engagement highlights the strong collective interest in shaping Stockton's future. While this number represents total participation rather than unique individuals, it underscores the enthusiasm and dedication of our community in contributing their voices to this important process.
Stay up to date by visiting the Strategic Plan website.
2025-26 FAFSA is Available Now
Attention faculty & staff! The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available now at fafsa.gov. We ask that you please encourage your students and their families to not only complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA, but also utilize the resources and helpful information listed at stockton.edu/fafsa before they complete the application.
Any student or family member who needs assistance completing their section of the FAFSA is invited to attend one of two evening FAFSA Completion events hosted by the Office of Financial Aid this spring! Students and their family members will receive in-person assistance in completing their sections of the FAFSA during these events.
Please feel free to share the below registration links with your students. Please note that students will need to log in with their goStockton portal credentials to register.
Winter Break Shuttle Schedule
The last full day of shuttle services for both Atlantic City and Galloway is Tuesday, Dec. 17.
For Atlantic City, shuttles will not operate Dec. 18-Jan. 1. Galloway shuttles will not operate Dec. 18-Jan. 19.
Atlantic City shuttles will operate on a modified schedule Jan. 2-20.
For Galloway, Lots 8AB Route will run 5-10 p.m. on Jan. 20.
Full service resumes Jan. 21 for both campuses.
Fun Fact Friday: 🍲 Today celebrates the flavorful soup that is served cold- Gazpacho! This typically tomato-based vegetable soup originated in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia. Gazpacho is widely consumed in Spanish cuisine, usually during the summer, so a chilly December day may not be the best one to have it. Still, it is definitely one to put in the recipe book for one of those hot days that will come back around, eventually.
UPCOMING EVENTS
👩💻 Professional Development Opportunities
Now-Jan. 5: “Still Here: The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape and Powhatan-Renape Nations of Southern New Jersey”
Dec. 5-7: Fall Choreography Project
Dec. 8: A Maccabeats Hanukkah, Handel's Messiah
Dec.12: President Joe’s Holiday Party
Dec. 13-14: 💂🩰 The Nutcracker
Dec. 15: ❄️Holiday Expressions
Dec. 16: 🎷 Ed Vezinho & Jim Ward Big Band: A Charlie Brown Christmas Tribute
Dec. 25-Jan. 1: ☃️Winter Break
Jan. 17-20: Murphy Writing Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway
