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Stockton News - Nov. 22, 2024

WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT

Honors College Receives Nobel Peace Prize Designation

Stockton Honors College students will get invaluable research and unique experiential learning opportunities after the University was one of just 16 worldwide to be named a Partners in Peace institution.

The designation is part of a new initiative between the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway, and the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC). The Partners in Peace initiative recognizes council institutions for the achievements of their honors students and faculty in creating, implementing and assessing curricular and co-curricular offerings that highlight the work of Alfred Nobel and recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize.

“We are very excited and thankful to partner with the NCHC, which allows us to connect with a wide range of students and educators who are passionate about making a difference,” said Kjersti Fløgstad, executive director of the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway. “Together, we can inspire meaningful conversations about peace and foster a spirit of dialogue, collaboration and learning.”

Stockton joins schools in the inaugural cohort from all over the United States, including California State University, Los Angeles, and the world, such as the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands.

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Center for Community Engagement Celebrates Student Service

Stockton celebrated community service and engagement with a week of activities that included a documentary screening, community murals, and participation in various service projects.

Organized by the Stockton Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning (SCCESL), the week ran from Monday, Nov. 18, to Friday, Nov. 22.

"The Week of Engagement aims to focus on the value of community engagement within Stockton and between Stockton and our external community, reflect on our best practices, including the high impact of service-learning, and chart new approaches," Merydawilda Colón, SCCESL’s executive director, said.

The Michael B. Jacobson Board of Trustees Room provided an intimate environment for Nov. 19’s Celebration of Service event as students shared and discussed the service-learning projects that they worked on throughout the fall academic term and the impact that these projects had on the local community.

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Council of Black Faculty and Staff Hosts 40th Annual Scholarship Award Dinner

The Council of Black Faculty and Staff at Stockton University commemorated four decades of community at its 40th Annual Scholarship Award Dinner and Dance on Nov. 14.

The event, held at The Carriage House in Galloway, celebrated the council’s longstanding contributions to Stockton by honoring individuals who have made significant impacts on advancing educational opportunities for African American and underrepresented students.

In his opening remarks, President Joe Bertolino acknowledged the Council’s enduring legacy.
“Forty years—that’s 40 years of commitment, leadership, and generosity from this council, which has created brighter futures for so many Stockton students,” he said.

He further recognized the council as Stockton’s longest-established faculty organization, praising its mission to foster equity and inclusion on campus.

Since its founding in 1981, the council has awarded over $283,000 in scholarships, with $20,000 given this year to students at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.

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SPOTLIGHT ON: SREELEKHA PRAKASH

Sreelekha Prakash, associate professor of Health Science at Stockton, is also the president of the New Jersey Public Health Association (NJPHA), where she spearheaded the work on racism being a public health crisis. Her work resulted in the poster, “Establishing a Policy for Racism as a Public Health Issue,” which she presented at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference on Oct. 24 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Prakash, a clinician, epidemiologist, and health science researcher, shared that Stockton is an organizational member of NJPHA. For the policy project, she engaged students from the University’s Master’s in Public Health (MPH) class she taught on the research work and evidence to support the policy.

“The NJPHA’s annual conference, ‘Promoting Healthy Neighborhoods through Civic Engagement for the Public’s Health in NJ,’ allowed Stockton students to engage in a panel discussion, as well,” Prakash said. “The keynote address was by the APHA president, and the panel participation of students Faith Strina, Melissa Ortiz, and Fallon Deully, with other public health students from New Jersey, was well acknowledged and appreciated.”

FRAME-WORTHY

High Schoolers Invited to Join Campus Community

A typical Tuesday morning bustled with hundreds of prospective Ospreys descending upon the Sports Center for Nov. 19’s Latino Visitation Day.

All of them were ready to learn more about the various student organizations and departmental resources that create Stockton’s diverse campus community.

"We want you to know that, here at Stockton, you are not just a student – you are a member of a community that celebrates who you are and encourages you to reach your fullest potential,” Michelle Puerta, an Admissions counselor who specializes in recruiting Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) students, said to the crowd.

four administrators Latino Visitation Day is a beloved annual tradition that invites Hispanic/Latino high schoolers from all across New Jersey to tour the Galloway campus, meet with current Stockton students, explore student organizations, such as Los Latinos Unidos, and receive guidance on what kinds of resources are available, including the offices of Career Education & Development and Financial Aid.

Among those tabling were representatives from Hispanic/Latino fraternities and sororities, like Omega Phi Beta, which caught the eye of Oakcrest junior Isabella Rosario. Rosario, who plans to pursue nursing once she graduates, said that seeing the Greek life Stockton provides was her favorite part of the day.

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WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU

Instagram: ⚽️Stockton University is excited to be selected as a potential practice site for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

X: We are officially TWO MONTHS away from our #MLKDayofService on Monday, 1/20/25.

Facebook: Attending college in the 2025-2026 academic year? 📚 One of the top bullet points on your to do list should be to complete the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is now available.

FROM THE SIDELINES

Stockton Outscores Eastern 100-94

The men’s basketball team outscored Eastern University 100-94 in a fast-paced offensive affair on Nov. 21. The Ospreys sank 12 three-pointers and shot 18-21 (85.7%) at the free throw line in the victory.

A pair of Stockton players combined for half of the team's points by reaching career highs. Martin Anguelov poured in 33 markers, and EJ Matthews-Spratley netted 27 points.

Anguelov shot 11-15 (73.3%) from the field, including 5-7 (71.4%) from three-point range and also went a perfect 6-6 at the line. In addition to his 27 points, Matthews-Spratley tallied seven rebounds and five assists.

Eriq Campbell hit double figures with 13 points and Christian Armstrong-Thomas tied his career high and led all players in the game with 11 rebounds.

🏀 Read more game coverage here.

After starting the season with four straight away games, Stockton will play its home opener and NJAC opener on Tuesday, Nov. 26, by hosting Kean University at 7:30 p.m.

Stockton Balanced Scoring Downs FDU-Florham

The women’s basketball team led wire-to-wire, capturing a 72-58 victory over FDU-Florham on Nov. 20. Imene Fathi led four Ospreys in double figures with 19 points.

Stockton opened up the game scoring 12 of the first 18 points in the contest, led by Brianna Robinson with four of the markers, on the way to a 22-16 first period lead.

The Ospreys extended the margin to 43-33 at the break, on the strength on five points each in the second frame by Fathi and Katie Rausch.

The Devils made a run at the home team in the third period, closing the gap to six at 51-45 with 23 seconds left in the third quarter, but that was as close as the visitors would get. A three ball by Fathi made the lead 54-45 at the end of three.

🏀 Read more game coverage here.

The team will play two more home games, starting Saturday, Nov. 23, when the Ospreys will face Albright College. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m.

Three Ospreys Secure USTFCCCA All-Region Honors

Three cross country runners qualified for USTFCCCA All-Region honors from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Erik Ackerman claimed All-Region recognition in men's cross country for the third straight year. Kayla Kass earned All-Region recognition in women's cross country for the third consecutive year and Amanda McNally collected an All-Region nod for the second year in a row.

All-Region status went to the top 35 finishers at the NCAA Metro Regionals, which Stockton hosted for the first time ever on Saturday. The Stockton men produced their best finish ever at regionals, sixth place, while the Osprey women's team also finished sixth.

🏃🔈 Ackerman qualified for the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships for the second straight year, joining Randy Wetzel (2002, 2000) and Abad Akhtar (2009-10) as Stockton's only two-time NCAA qualifiers in men's cross country. Ackerman will run in the NCAA Championships at noon on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute, Indiana.

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

OSPREY NOTES

Strategic Plan: Stockton’s Opportunities and Threats

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 Opportunities and Threats as part of a comprehensive SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis.

The Opportunities and Threats survey will be open from Nov. 18 - 29, 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.

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.

Writing Reflections Bring Women Together

Over the course of the COVID pandemic, ten women used the art of writing to reflect on thoughts, feelings, anxieties and challenges that arose through a monthly online Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA) program called Diaries in Times of Crisis.

The authors came together on Nov. 16 to enjoy lunch, reflect on how different life has become, and receive copies of Diaries in Times of Crisis Anthology 2020-2022.

Pictured are Rita Coyne, Lucy Jerue, SCOSA staff member Gina Venturella Maguire, Cindy Weinraub, Mary Kelly Blakeslee, Shawn Harper Cseh, Meryl Baer, and Darcy Grabenstein; not pictured: Cathy Cowing and Norma Hochman.

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.

Thanksgiving Shuttle Schedule

The Atlantic City shuttle service will stop operating at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27 and will not operate Thursday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 1. Atlantic City shuttle service will resume at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2.

The Galloway shuttle service will stop operating at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, and will not operate Thursday, Nov. 27 through Saturday, Nov. 30. Galloway shuttle service will resume at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1.

Read the SCOSA December Newsletter

Read the Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA)'s December newsletter for interesting upcoming events and newly added programming.

Fun Fact Friday: 🍅Today recognizes one of Thanksgiving’s most celebrated condiments: cranberry relish. The origin of cranberry relish dates back to early 20th century New England. It gained popularity in the 1950s, partly thanks to NPR correspondent Susan Stamberg’s family recipe. This recipe, known for its simplicity and distinctive taste, helped propel this classic into the culinary spotlight. Stamberg’s recipe, found here, is now shared by families and friends each November as a way to celebrate the holiday and the harvest season. If you’re looking for something a little different and less traditional, here’s a recipe for cranberry salsa!

🍁🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving, Ospreys! 🍁🦃🍂

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