Stockton News - Nov. 1, 2024 - University Relations & Marketing

Stockton News - Nov. 1, 2024

WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT

Hands-on Research a Focal Point of New Archaeology Minor

When Andreya Rusnak first heard about Stockton’s new Archaeology minor, she didn’t think it would interest her, even though she’s always loved history.

“When I think of an archaeologist, I always think of someone who digs up dinosaur bones,” said the sophomore from Vineland. “But when Dr. Hornbeck explained it to me, she talked about how it’s actually the study of cultures of the past.”

That’s exactly what Bobbi Hornbeck, assistant professor of Archaeology and the creator of the new minor, wants to hear.

“There’s not enough awareness of the fact that Archaeology is applicable to so many different disciplines and jobs,” she said. “It literally is appropriate for anybody.”

That is, anybody who has an interest in the scientific study of the material culture left behind by humans in the past.

Hornbeck said Stockton’s Archaeology minor is unique among schools in New Jersey because of its tailored structure. Students must choose a focus — general archaeology, classics, geoarchaeology or zooarchaeology, which involves biology. These subjects echo the real-world demands of the field and can lead to jobs in research science, protecting or preserving heritage sites or museum curation.

Consumer Reports CEO Advises How to Navigate Digital World

What was the driving force behind requiring seatbelts in cars?

What consumer group recently revealed how an inclined baby sleeper contributed to the death of several infants?

Consumer Reports has written about these consumer dangers and has been a consistent source of independent product testing since 1936. Now, Marta L. Tellado, the group’s CEO and president, wants the nonprofit to take its advocacy and human-centered values to something that’s not as tangible — the digital world.

“We are living in a surveillance economy. Many of our moves are tracked. So many of the values that shaped my life and shaped my ambitions in a country that respects one’s privacy are really threatened by some of the ways consumers are exposed in the digital and commercial marketplace,” she said.

“Our democracy can only thrive if you have a marketplace that is safe and fair for everyone.”

Tellado spoke before about 100 students, staff and faculty on Oct. 29 in the Campus Center Theatre as part of the School of Business Dean’s Distinguished Guest Speaker event. It was the culmination of a day on campus where Tellado met with University leadership, including President Joe Bertolino, along with student representatives from Los Latinos Unidos, the Accounting & Finance Society, the Hospitality & Tourism Society and other students at a lunch event in the Multicultural Center.

STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY

New Jersey Veteran’s Housing Symposium Held at Stockton AC; Barany Receives ‘Quilt of Valor’

More than 130 people attended the third annual New Jersey Veteran’s Housing Symposium on Oct. 30 at the Stockton University Atlantic City campus.

The symposium was held to further the knowledge of service providers and the community on the topic of veteran homelessness while creating initiatives to combat it and to discuss and promote long-term housing solutions for veterans. The event was a collaboration between Stockton University’s Military and Veteran Success Center and the New Jersey American Legion and was the largest yet, said center Director Michael Barany.

Barany Receives Quilt of Valor The symposium consisted of those who work directly with veterans in danger of homelessness to connect them to resources, program developers to create additional opportunities to prevent homelessness, advocates in the realm of policy, and donors who work to fund veteran housing projects. Nonprofit groups, along with local, county, state and federal government representatives, attended along with the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

At the event, Barany was awarded a “Quilt of Valor” for his work in setting up the symposium and for his military experience. He is pictured with Jim Scanlon, Affordable Housing for at Risk, Homeless Veterans; National Commission on Homelessness, N.J. American Legion, to his left, and Charles “Andy” Jackson, Current NJ American Legion Commander, to his right.

SPOTLIGHT ON: MARY LOU GALANTINO

Mary Lou Galantino, Distinguished Professor of Physical Therapy at Stockton, was the 29th Annual Scully Visiting Scholar Lecturer on Oct. 8 at the Southwest American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Pennsylvania District meeting, where she presented "Labor, Love and Luck of Legacy: The Art of Ubuntu" to a packed house.

Dr. Rosemary Scully established the lectureship to bring a distinguished scholar to the University of Pittsburgh to provide a thought-provoking lecture to the physical therapy community in Southwest Pennsylvania and to have informal discussions with students and faculty. Galantino, also a Pittsburgh graduate, was introduced by Dr. Jay Irrgang (pictured with Galantino), chair of the Physical Therapy Department, and Dr. Nuket Curran, and noted this esteemed lecture is on par with physical therapy "TED Talks."

"It was by far my most exciting speech given in honor of my alma mater and chair of the Department at the time. I attended my undergraduate degree as a first-generation student, and Dr. Scully was inspirational and connected personally with us. She was truly a model for me when I chose to serve in higher education," she said.

Galantino, center, with University of Pittsburgh faculty.

Galantino's engaging and interactive lecture focused on the research and evidence that she has generated related to the use of integrative therapies for people living with HIV, cancer and chronic pain. She highlighted the African philosophy of Ubuntu, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of people with their communities and the world around them. It's often translated as "I am because we are" or "humanity towards others." A template was provided for attendees to reflect and write about their legacy. She also shared different growth opportunities, how they may present themselves, and her personal experience with empathy and compassion.

The lecture was very well received by all in attendance.

FRAME-WORTHY

🎃 Halloween Happenings - Osprey Style 👻

Stockton faculty, staff and students brought their Halloween spirits out in full force this Oct. 31 with fantastic costumes and festive fun. K-9 Freya and Chief Tracy Stuart traded uniforms, princesses took over the Military and Veteran Success Center, and the winner of the Campus Center Pumpkin Decorating Contest was Campus Center Operations Assistants with their “WE’RE ALL MAD HERE!” pumpkin.

📸 Check out some of the spooktacular scenes captured around campus on flickr.

WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU

Instagram: You've passed the half-way point of the semester, Ospreys.

Facebook: When crashing waves swept two fishermen off the Avalon jetty into the rough ocean, first-year Nursing major Cooper Lysinger rushed to them on his surfboard with fellow competitors during a Cape May County Boardriders event.

LinkedIn: More than 20 Stockton Doctor of Physical Therapy students and faculty members volunteered at the finish line of the Atlantic City Marathon to perform massage and stretching last weekend.

FROM THE SIDELINES

Media Day a Slam Dunk for Winter Sports

Student-athletes from the men’s and women’s basketball teams and the men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams gathered in the Sports Center on Oct. 29 for Winter Athletics Media Day.

The event, put together by University Relations and Marketing and the Athletics Department, was designed to get photos and videos of the athletes to use in future social media campaigns to promote upcoming games. It also gave students a chance to get creative and have some fun with their teammates. A reporter from The Press of Atlantic City was also at the event and wrote a story about the men’s basketball team this week.

📅 The winter athletics season begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, as the women’s basketball team hosts Brooklyn College in the Sports Center.

Stockton Earns No. 3 Seed with 0-0 Tie

The men’s soccer team needed a tie or better in the last game of the regular season to earn a home game in the NJAC Tournament and accomplished the objective with a 0-0 draw on Oct. 30 at Kean University.

The tie and results of other games on Wednesday gave the Ospreys the No. 3 seed for the conference playoffs, which begin on Saturday, Nov. 2. Stockton rocketed up the standings with a four-game unbeaten streak (2-0-2) to end the regular season.

Stockton goalkeeper Brady Bartletta earned his sixth shutout of the year with three saves. The teams combined for just five shots on goal, with Kean holding a slight 3-2 edge. ⚽ Read more game coverage here.

Stockton Ends Regular Season with 3-1 Win

The women’s soccer team finished their regular season slate with a convincing 3-1 victory on Oct. 30 over Kean University. Logan Shaw continued her fine season with a goal and an assist to lead the Ospreys.

Stockton started quickly, potting the first goal just 1:42 into the game. Sophia Drea took a pass from Kayla Rozanski and fired her second marker of the season to the top right corner for a 1-0 lead.

The Cougars would answer at 10:43 when Sonya Brewer fired a shot to the top corner to knot the match at 1-1. That would be the score through the rest of the half in the tightly contested first 45 minutes of play.⚽ Read more game coverage here.

🦅 For more athletics news and upcoming game information, visit here.🦅

OSPREY NOTES

Stockton’s Strategic Plan is Taking Flight

Stockton’s next Strategic Plan is taking flight, and the input of the University community is needed. All are invited to participate in Mission, Vision & Values Week during Nov. 12-14, a series of engaging discussions to explore Stockton's core principles and ensure they reflect the priorities of our community. The goal of the community conversations is to collect feedback on the current mission, vision and values statements of the University.

You can share your feedback through this anonymous survey. Insights from the survey data will be shared at the community conversations to help kickstart the discussions.

Virtual Community Discussion meetings will be held:

Nov. 12: 10-11 a.m., Values Discussion (Session 1) via Zoom
Nov. 13: 2-3 p.m., Values Discussion (Session 2) via Zoom
Nov. 14: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Mission & Vision Discussion via Zoom

The subgroup is holding one in-person town hall meeting for those who do not have access to Zoom or would prefer an in-person experience from 3-5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, in West Quad 103, which will be Mission, Vision & Values.

🌶️Chili Cook-off Brings the Heat

Stockton Facilities and Operations hosted its Inaugural Chili Cook-off on Oct. 30. Staff from Facilities Management & Plant Operations and the Stockton Police Department gathered outside to taste the homemade chilis, cast their votes and play corn hole.

The chefs who remained anonymous during sampling were Lee Blanchard, Nicole Ciccone, Mike Simpkins, Dennis Finegan, Ryan McCarthy, Todd Doughty, Mike Sokoloski, Mark Ciccotelli and Mark Butterhof.

Awards for spiciest, most creative and best overall went to Mark Butterhof, Ryan McCarthy and Lee Blanchard, respectively.

📸 See more photos from the fun event on flickr.

Fun Fact Friday: 🪵It seems fitting that Nov. 1 would be National Cinnamon Day since it has that Fall vibe. The day was founded by McCormick in 2019 to celebrate the ancient spice that has become a longstanding part of many holiday memories and baked goods. Indonesia and China are the primary producers of Cinnamon, making up 70% of the worldwide production. Cinnamon is also an effective anti-inflammatory, which links it to health benefits. If you're a fan of the spice, today is a great day for some tea, cinnamon toast, a sweet treat or whatever your cinna-heart desires.

🍂⏰ It's almost time to 'fall back'

This is your friendly reminder to set your clocks back one hour, as Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. If you're someone who struggles with the time change and your sleep, here's four tips that may help.