Stockton News - July 10, 2025
WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT
Isaac Mizrahi, Tribute to Taylor Swift to Highlight PAC’s 49th Season
The 49th season of Stockton's Performing Arts Center runs the gamut of theater; from dramatic and comedic plays to powerful tributes to artists both alive and lost, the PAC has something for everybody to enjoy.
Anjanette Christy, director of the PAC, looks forward to this season being a “joyful collision of the classic and the contemporary.”
“We’re bringing the world to our stage – from jazz and Broadway to acrobatics, opera and fresh new voices in dance and theater. We can’t wait to welcome audiences of all ages to experience a celebration of culture and community,” Christy said.
Tickets for all shows are on sale now at stockton.edu/pac with discounts for senior citizens, military, Stockton alumni, faculty, staff and students, and children 17 and under. You can also call the Stockton PAC box office at 609-652-9000.
Stockton Circle K Club Honored with Top Awards
Stockton’s Circle K International chapter brought home several awards following their attendance at June’s Kiwanis International Convention (ICON) in Pittsburgh.
Circle K International is an international student organization that emphasizes the importance of service, leadership and fellowship.
Stockton’s chapter of nearly 200 students meets on Wednesdays throughout the academic year to complete local service projects and hosts a variety of projects in conjunction with Stockton’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in January.
In addition to Stockton’s chapter being recognized for the Day of Service, successful recruitment efforts and excelling in service and leadership development, individual students were honored for their contributions to the chapter.
“Stockton Circle K shines as a beacon of service — dedicated volunteers who pour their hearts into uplifting our campus family and the broader community, creating lasting change in the lives of our students and neighbors alike,” said the club’s advisor, Brian Pluchino, director of Residential Operations, Facilities and Retention. “I couldn’t be prouder of all they do to make Stockton a kinder, stronger place for everyone, and these tremendous recognitions serve as proof of the kind of student leaders they are.”
FRAME-WORTHY
New Ospreys Get the Stockton Experience at NSO
This month, new Ospreys are arriving with pillows and overnight bags and leaving with their first Stockton memories and new friends.
The Nest Fest orientation is an experience that introduces students and their families to campus over two days and ends with students building their class schedule for the first semester.
See you at Welcome Week, Ospreys!
📷View more photos on flickr.
WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU
Facebook: Nature's fireworks are lighting up the saltmarsh in front of the Stockton University Marine Field Station.
Instagram: DITL of a student living on our AC Campus this summer ☀️
FROM THE SIDELINES
Chelucci Elevated to Head Women’s Golf Coach
Stockton has elevated Bruce Chelucci to head women's golf coach after two years as an assistant coach for the Ospreys. Chelucci is switching roles with Rodger Gottlieb, who has elected to take a step back and become the assistant coach following seven years as the program's initial head coach.
Chelucci takes over a Stockton team that will play in the newly formed Colonial Women's Golf Conference this fall. The Ospreys will be one of seven founding members vying for the conference title in the inaugural CWGC Championship at Wyncote Golf Club in Oxford, Pennsylvania on Oct. 26-28.
Silverstein Retires as Stockton Women’s Tennis Coach
Stockton’s head women's tennis coach Harry Silverstein has retired after 11 years leading the Osprey program and more than 40 years as a tennis coach overall. Silverstein, just the second coach in the 24-year history of Stockton Women's Tennis, compiled a record of 97-50 (.660 winning percentage).
"I am happy to end my career at Stockton after working under three athletic directors. It was a great run," Silverstein said. His teams finished with a winning record in every one of his 11 seasons and reached double figures in victories four times, highlighted by a 12-win campaign in 2022-23.
OSPREY NOTES
ITS to Host Microsoft 365 Zoom Training Sessions
Information Technology Services (ITS) will host three Zoom training sessions in August to help faculty and staff make the most of Microsoft Office 365 tools. Each session will focus on a different platform: OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams. No registration is required, simply join the Zoom meeting. Recordings will be available for those who cannot attend live. The sessions are:
- OneDrive Essentials: Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m.,🔗 Zoom link
- Collaborate Smarter with SharePoint: Thursday, Aug. 7, at 2 p.m., 🔗 Zoom link
- Teams Work Better: Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m., 🔗 Zoom link
For questions, contact the ITS Help Desk at HelpDesk@stockton.edu or 609-652-4309.
Dave Wood Featured on The EW Podcast
Dave Wood, supervisor of Landscape Maintenance, was recently featured on a national podcast highlighting innovative and sustainable practices in turf care.
In the episode, Wood shares his approach to managing cool-season and warm-season turf, as well as flower cultivation. His work garnered international recognition, after hosting Brazil’s CR Flamengo for training on campus.
🎬 One-Click Break:Treat yourself to 60 seconds of zen with this live view of Sea Isle City’s beach, because there is something to be said for even cloudy days and the shore.
POLLING ALL OSPREYS
Thanks to everyone who took part in our Fourth of July poll last week!
Ospreys shared their fireworks feels, with the top response, 36.8%, saying they prefer watching from a secret spot. Coming in second at 31.6% was a sympathetic shoutout: “Too loud! My poor pets!” Other responses included the beach (15.8%), the boardwalk (10.5%) and watching on TV (5.3%).
UPCOMING EVENTS
👩💻Professional Development Opportunities
🖼️Art Exhibits hosted by the Noyes Museum of Art
📚Now - July 22: Summer Book Swap
Now - Aug. 1: Art Exhibit: The Dean’s Showcase
🦋 July 12:Second Saturdays in AC: Flight of the Butterfly
July 16: World Above: Poetry Open Mic
July 16-30: Children’s Summer Playhouse
🍺 July 17: Young Alumni Pour & Explore: Dr. Brewlittle's Beer Co.
July 18: Pinelands Summer Short Course
July 21: Alumni Author Summer Social
Aug. 1-3: Black Alumni Reunion Weekend
🎡 Aug. 3: Stockton Day at Morey's Piers
