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Stockton News - Nov. 8, 2024

WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT

Annual Ceremony Honors the Contribution of Vets and Their Families

The Military and Veteran Success Center of Stockton University commemorated Veterans Day, which is nationally celebrated on Nov. 11, with a week of celebrations that included a Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony in the Campus Center Grand Hall on Nov. 6.

The annual ceremony’s speeches emphasized two major themes — the importance of learning from and honoring the past and the profound impact of familial support for those who are or have served.
Maj. Steven Mares (Ret.), a senior Army instructor for Central Regional High School's JROTC program, served as this year’s guest speaker. He shared details about one of the community service projects created by CRHS-JROTC upperclassmen that he has helped facilitate.

The project’s main purpose — to honor and highlight the contributions of the over 30,000 Vietnam War veterans currently living in Bayville — made the retired major proud. The statistics that the high school students found and shared with him in a presentation proposing the project, however, made Mares admittedly emotional.

First to Fly Dinner Concludes First-Gen Week Celebrations

A week of celebrating first-generation students culminated in a special dinner on Thursday, Nov. 7, which honored 25 “First to Fly” students, alumni, faculty and staff.

National First-Generation Week, celebrated the first week of November, recognizes the challenges that first-generation students face when they are the first in their families to pursue an undergraduate degree and honors the hard work and sacrifices that they make in their journey.

Stockton's week-long celebration kicked off with a luncheon in which students talked with guest speaker Daniel Jean, a first-generation student who went on to become associate provost for Rowan University’s Educational Opportunity and Success Programs on Nov. 5.

The celebration then continued with Bingo Night on Nov. 6, where students played and won prizes amongst their peers in the student organization First Ospreys.

Interfaith Panel Tries to Bridge Divides, Build Community

Bringing people together in a public space to share different perspectives and listen to others with empathy can be a powerful way to bridge divides and build community.

That was one of the main themes of an interfaith panel discussion held Nov. 4 in the Michael Jacobson Board of Trustees Room at Stockton. The discussion was part of the Peaceful Pathways Forward series started this fall. Other events this semester included a Good Neighbor Walk on the Atlantic City Boardwalk in front of Kesselman Hall on Oct. 27 and a day of prayer, meditation and understanding on Oct. 7.

“These programs evolved as a result of our commitment to providing spaces for our community to engage in conversations about what’s happening here and throughout the world, and our ongoing collaboration and partnership with community-based Bridge of Faith, which represents a diverse group of clergy and lay leaders from throughout the community,” said Brian K. Jackson, vice president for Community Engagement at Stockton.

SPOTLIGHT ON: JOY JONES

Professor, alum publish case study together

Joy Jones, associate professor of Business Administration – Management at Stockton, and Rifat Mahmud '22, '23, published a case in "People Management Skills in Practice: A Case Study Collection." The process was one rooted in collaboration and teamwork, as Jones faced a traumatic cancer diagnosis during the research.

Jones, who joined Stockton in 2017, shared how their research and project came to life.

FRAME-WORTHY

Picture Stockton... Honoring Veterans with a Portrait Project

Some Stockton students have worked around the world, lived on ships, trained for combat and made sacrifices to serve their country. Now, they're in the classroom.

More than 400 student veterans and military-affiliated students are currently bringing their life and work experience to campus as they begin a new journey. The Military and Veteran Success Center (MVSC) in F-105 ensures that they are not on this new mission alone.

Veterans connect with other veterans in the lounge space, meet with financial and academic advisers and have a space where they can bond and build a community.

Jouseline Georges, who joined the Army and worked as a military police officer for 9 years, came to Stockton to study social work. Having a dedicated space and staff to support veterans helped her "feel at ease and at peace."

Her military experiences inspired her to pursue a degree that will allow her to help children.

WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU

Instagram: What song 🎶 could you listen to on repeat right now?

X: This week, Talon was able to check out the unveiling of the new "Osprey Place" signage in Ventnor, just a few minutes away from our AC Campus! 🦅

Facebook: POV: You spend the afternoon painting Lake Fred 🎨🍂

FROM THE SIDELINES

Stockton Advances to NJAC Championship Game, 2-1

The men’s soccer team advanced to the NJAC championship game for the first time since 2004 with a 2-1 victory in a semifinal match at Montclair on Nov. 5. The third-seeded Ospreys scored twice in the first half and held off the second-seeded Red Hawks in the second half for the win.

A pair of Stockton players each scored their second goal of the season for Stockton. Uche Wokocha gave the Ospreys a 1-0 lead with an unassisted goal in the 27th minute.

Nico Calambas made it 2-0 with an assist by Ernst Louisius with 2:27 left in the first half. Montclair cut the Stockton lead to one by converting a penalty kick with 22:53 remaining in the game.

⚽ Read more game coverage here.

Additionally, six men's soccer teammates were recognized for their play with NJAC all-conference honors for the 2024 season.

Stockton will play for its first NJAC title since 2004 tonight at No. 1 seed Rowan University, with kickoff slated for 6 p.m. Watch live here.

Stockton Sweeps Ramapo 3-0

The volleyball team played its final conference match of the season on Nov. 5, and swept Ramapo College 3-0. The Ospreys sealed the No. 3 seed for the NJAC Tournament with the 25-18, 25-15, 26-24 victory.

Camille De La Torre led Stockton with a career-high 15 kills to go with a .343 hitting percentage. De La Torre also served a career-high four aces. Kate Louer spiked 10 kills, reaching double figures for the third straight match.

Jaylah Rolle chipped in with nine kills and three blocks, while setters Kristen Burton and Regan Mendick dealt 17 and 16 assists, respectively. McKenna Ritchie scooped a match-high 12 digs.

🏐 Read more game coverage here.

Stockton will finish the regular season with a tri-match at Neumann University on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Ospreys will face Neumann at 10 a.m. and Salisbury at noon.

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

OSPREY NOTES

Strategic Plan: Stockton’s Strengths and Weaknesses

The Strategic Planning Steering Committee (SPSC) invites you to participate in a pivotal survey to help shape the future of Stockton University. Your input is invaluable, and by participating, you’ll directly contribute to identifying Stockton’s Strengths and Weaknesses as part of a comprehensive SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis.

The Strengths and Weaknesses survey will be open from Nov. 7 - 17, accessible through the Strategic Planning website. Your feedback will inform our strategic goals and priorities, ensuring our plan reflects the voices of Stockton’s diverse community. Stay tuned for a follow-up survey on Opportunities and Threats, coming soon.

To show our appreciation, all respondents will be eligible for a chance to win exciting Stockton-themed prizes. From unique experiences with faculty experts to arts and skill-based lessons, event tickets, exclusive perks, books and collectibles—there’s something special for everyone’s interests!

Please note: To be eligible for prizes, respondents must provide contact information. This information is gathered separately from the anonymous survey and cannot be tied to your SWOT survey response.

President Joe's State of the University Address Nov. 12

Reminder: President Joe’s State of the University Address was rescheduled to this Tuesday, Nov, 12, from 4:30-5:45 p.m. in the Campus Center Theatre. A Zoom option is also available for those unable to attend in person.

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.