Stockton News - March 18, 2022

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Sen. Polistina Talks Government with Students

Where do state taxpayer dollars go? How can Atlantic City be safer? What is happening to help New Jersey students with tuition costs?

These were some of the questions state Sen. Vincent J. Polistina fielded on March 9 when he visited classrooms and toured the Galloway Township campus of Stockton University as part of the Legislator-in-Residence program.

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Stockton Donates 230 Care Packages to Rescue Mission 

A Stockton University social work student’s community service project is providing more than 230 care packages to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission.

Calli Votta, a Master of Social Work (MSW) student from Egg Harbor Township, worked with the Student Success Scholars Program and the MSW Alliance to advertise the project and collect donations of hygiene products, clothing, nonperishable foods, and other necessities.

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Washington Interns Get Real-World Experience

Since the mid-1970s, more than 1,300 Stockton University students have spent a semester in Washington, D.C. through The Washington Center. The Washington Internship Program at Stockton pairs students with internship sites that align with their major and interests. Students then get the opportunity to learn, work, and live in Washington, D.C. for an academic term.

The majority of the spring 2022 cohort participants are doing in-person internships, with a few working virtually. Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Rodriguez, coordinator of the Washington Internship Program, is hopeful that internships will continue in person.

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Students Fill Stockton with Music and Song

The Stockton Performing Arts Center and L-Wing were filled with the sound of music on March 14 and 15 as students from 10 area high schools shared their musical talents at the annual Choral Day and Jazz Festival.

“This whole experience has been fantastic,” said Christopher DiSanto, associate professor of Music. “We’re able to give these local schools a venue, meet local band directors, and, in turn, have reciprocal community relationships.”

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LIGHT Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Recognizes Levenson

The Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Hospitality, Gaming and Tourism (LIGHT) belatedly celebrated its 10th anniversary on March 9 by sharing laughter and memories from the past decade, while recognizing its namesake’s significant contributions to Stockton University and the community.

Established in 2010, LIGHT serves as an academic resource for governing agencies, private industries and the community on issues involving the gaming, hospitality and tourism industries in New Jersey.

“Over the past decade, LIGHT’s collection of materials from its research, data, reports and publications has grown extensively and has helped establish an expert reputation, not just throughout New Jersey, but throughout the United States and beyond,” said Stockton President Harvey Kesselman in his opening remarks at the event, held in the Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room at Stockton Atlantic City.

📰 In the News: New Jersey Business Magazine 

FRAME-WORTHY: IRS - YOU'RE UNDER ARREST!

Sometimes even an accountant might need a gun.

A group of 18 Stockton University students and two visiting Ocean City High School students spent the day living the life of an IRS criminal investigation agent during a special simulation March 11 hosted by the IRS Adrian Project at Stockton University’s Atlantic City campus.

Once they were sworn in as agents, the 20 students spent several hours questioning and surveilling suspects, analyzing tax returns and financial records, and learning how to operate handcuffs before obtaining a warrant and arresting their suspects, taking down an operation that was financing terrorists.

📰 In the News: The Press of Atlantic City

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OSPREY NOTES

Read the SCOSA April Newsletter

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

 

State Aid Renewal Deadline April 15 

All students who have previously filed a FAFSA are required to file the 22-23 FAFSA before April 15 to be considered for state financial aid programs for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Eligible students who miss this deadline could miss out on free money from programs including the Tuition Aid Grant (TAG), the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) and the new Garden State Guarantee (GSG), which offers eligible students a $0 net price for tuition and fees.

Students who receive the Stockton Promise Grant must also file by April 15 to be considered for the grant in the 22-23 academic year. 

Remember, the state won’t wait! Students can apply at fafsa.gov.

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Stockton Sentiments and Memories . . .

"My first cartoonist job was at the Argo Student newspaper at Stockton University 48 years ago. My experience gave me the foundation and skills for my professional career in the arts, media and entertainment industry! I hope this memory will inspire others!"

- David Glenn '78

 

Have a memory you'd like to share in celebration of Stockton's 50th anniversary? Submit it here. 

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