Stockton News - June 28, 2024
WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT
Gov. Murphy Celebrates Juneteenth at Poetry Reading
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy celebratedJuneteenth with a visit to the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University for a poetry reading.
The event, titled “Songs of Freedom: Poetry Celebrating Juneteenth,” is part of the North to Shore Festival, which Murphy started last year in Atlantic City, Asbury Park and Newark.
“Gatherings like this, with local talent, that’s really the backbone of this event,”
Murphy said. “This (festival) has the potential to live on, grow, and become more
significant, more inclusive. But it’s not just poetry, it’s also tackling issues that
are real and pervasive.”
Murphy then went on to tell the audience of more than 50 people about a new clemency plan he announced earlier in the day allowing young and nonviolent offenders, along with domestic violence victims and others, to apply for permission to leave prison early. The plan would create a new clemency board to examine individual cases.
On-Campus Health Services Combating Smoking, Vaping
Stockton's Department of Health, Outreach, Promotion and Education (HOPE) recently receivedtwo grants that will support the department’s smoking and vaping prevention efforts and programs on campus.
The first grant, awarded during the spring semester, was from the Truth Initiative, a national public health organization dedicated to “achieving a culture where all young people reject smoking, vaping and nicotine.”
Over 13 months, Devon Tapp, left, the director of HOPE, and health educator Kristen Welsh-Capaldi, right, will lead a campus task force with three main objectives: assess smoking, vaping and tobacco use behaviors and attitudes; identify a cessation support plan for current smokers and vapers; and develop a tobacco- and vape-free campus policy.
The task force will seek the involvement of student leaders on campus. This collaborative approach aims to empower students and mobilize their peers in the fight against smoking and vaping, making them an integral part of the solution.
Stockton Recognized in Transfer Honor Roll for Third Consecutive Year
Stockton has once again been namedto the 2024 Transfer Honor Roll by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, which recognizes the achievements of students at associated-degree and community colleges.
Stockton is one of 228 colleges and universities that are being acknowledged for “the dynamic pathways they have created to support transfer students.”
The honor roll — determined by 40 key metrics related to the support and success of transfer students — is chosen from among the top 25% of highest-rated colleges that have submitted data to PTK Connect, the honor society’s online tool for helping students find colleges and career opportunities.
“It's truly an honor for Stockton University to be recognized for the third consecutive year by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society,” Heather Medina, director of Admissions, said. “We are dedicated to creating pathways that empower community college transfer students to succeed. Our commitment to affordability, robust campus life, seamless admission processes and strong support for bachelor’s degree completion underscores why Stockton is considered 'transfer-friendly' for students.”
FRAME-WORTHY
Summer in Full Swing for Physical Therapy Program
During an outdoor lab session with Professor Patricia McGinnis, students trained fellow students on motor skills by sharing some of their favorite sports and hobbies.
📸 View more photos on Flickr.
WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU
X: Environmental Science major Grant Johnson caught a Striped Bass that landed him on the cover of The Fisherman Magazine.
Facebook: #Galloway native and #SOAN graduate Lindsey Collins recently presented the research she conducted during her Independent Study project – which allowed her to curate the various items found in an archeological dig for the The Museum of Cape May County with Professor Bobbi Hornbeck – at the NJ History and Historic Preservation Conference this June, winning third place in an exhibition competition.
Instagram: This spring, I was able to reconnect with a student of mine from my teaching years in 1992 at St. James High School in Carney's Point.
FROM THE SIDELINES
Nine Ospreys Secure CSC Academic All-District Honors
Nine student-athletes from three different teams receivedCollege Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors in the at-large category, which includes sports such as lacrosse, field hockey, rowing and golf.
Lilly Alessandro, Margot Costello, Emily Deworsop, Lexie Jackson, Emily Latshaw and Kelley Mason were Stockton's CSC Academic All-District Women's At-Large selections.
Men's lacrosse players Reegan Capozzoli, Hayden Smallwood and Noam Levy-Smith were Stockton's CSC Academic All-District Men's At-Large honorees. Capozzoli and Smallwood received CSC Academic All-District accolades for the second straight year.
OSPREY NOTES
Office of Risk Management Overseeing Records Retention Process
A message from the Office of Risk Management:
The Office of Risk Management is now responsible for the records retention process at Stockton. Before destroying any official documents, we must obtain permission from the State of New Jersey. Official documents include many of the documents you handle in the course of your work, including student records, purchase orders, invoices, contracts and much more. Before destroying any documents, contact the Office of Risk Management. You will need to submit a request through Artemis, the state website, which will then need to be approved by both the Stockton University Office of Risk Management and the State of New Jersey. You must wait until you receive notification that you may proceed before destroying any documents. The process is not difficult, and the Office of Risk Management is here to assist.
For more information, email RiskManagement@stockton.edu or call 609-626-6079.
Read the SCOSA July Newsletter
Read the Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA)'s July newsletter for interesting upcoming events and newly added programming.
Time to Confirm Your Ospreys
Happy Summer, faculty! As Summer Session III has begun, it's almost time to Confirm your Ospreys!
New name, same process! Faculty are reminded to complete the Academic Engagement (formerly Roster Verification) process by confirming student attendance/academic activity. The Academic Engagement process for Summer Session III is to be completed by Monday, July 1. The Office of Financial Aid will use this information to make adjustments to student financial aid disbursements based upon each student's confirmed number of credits.
Each instructor will be responsible for confirming student attendance or participation in an academic activity. For online courses, faculty are reminded to include an assignment or discussion activity during the add/drop period so that the student's attendance can be confirmed.
The link to complete the Academic Engagement process can be found under the faculty tab within the goStockton portal.
For more information and a list of frequently asked questions, visit stockton.edu/academicengagement.
Calling Young Artists: Art the Vote 2024
Young voters ages 17-29 are encouraged to enter a national juried art challenge that makes art a force for civic engagement. Create a nonpartisan artcard or sticker to inspire young people to vote while also competing for prizes and national recognition. Deadline to submit is July 15. For more information, visit artthevote.org or email Deans Marissa Levy at Marissa.levy@stockton.edu or Ian Marshall at ian.marshall@stockton.edu.
UPCOMING EVENTS
👩💻 Professional Development Opportunities
July 1-Aug. 23: American History Through War Perspectives
🎇 July 4:University closed in observance
July 5-26: Atlantic City Walking Tours
July 10-Aug. 7: Children’s Summer Playhouse
Aug. 1: 🎹 “The Mischlinge Exposè” with Carolyn Enger
Aug. 4: 🎡 Stockton Day at Morey’s Piers
