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Stockton News - Oct. 11, 2024

WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT

Activist Ndaba Mandela Inspires Students to Take Action

The first time Ndaba Mandela met his grandfather, he was 7 years old and had just completed a 12-hour trip from Johannesburg to the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

The 21st keynote speaker for the annual Fannie Lou Hamer Human & Civil Rights Symposium at Stockton was told by his parents that his grandfather — Nelson Mandela, an internationally recognized activist and opponent of South African apartheid — was under house arrest.

As a child, he didn’t understand the reason behind his grandfather’s captivity or that he was in trouble at all — just that the nice mansion that he was currently resting and being fed in after a long trip had a kind man who undoubtedly spoiled him.

Who could blame the child for turning to his parents and quipping, “When I grow up, I want to go to jail too.”

This story was just one of many that Ndaba Mandela shared about his grandfather during the Oct. 8 event. A couple of years after that fateful visit, Ndaba Mandela’s father started taking university classes and decided to leave the boy in Nelson's care. He proved to be an at-times strict but ultimately very caring parental figure for him.

📰 In the News: The Press of Atlantic City

School of Business Announces New Two New Degree Programs

Stockton continues to adapt to an ever-changing business world by announcing two new degree programs starting with the spring 2025 semester — a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and a Master of Science in Accounting.

The new programs highlight how the University’s School of Business embraces emerging industries and prepares students for future career opportunities as they join two other recent undergraduate offerings in Bachelors of Science in Hemp and Cannabis Business Management and Esports Management. Entrepreneurship will also be available as a new minor to students.

The Entrepreneurship program’s comprehensive curriculum covers essential topics such as commercialization, business planning, marketing strategies, global entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership. Students will engage in real-world projects that allow them to apply classroom knowledge to practical situations.

Stockton’s new Accounting program is distinctive from other area institutions for many reasons, including a professional work experience and internship requirement, an alignment with the CPA licensure, two concentrations in forensic accounting and business analytics, and accreditation through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, said Carla Cabarle, associate professor of Accounting and the chair of the program.

Stockton Foundation Board Names Two New Members, Honors Emerita Dr. Juanita High

The Stockton University Foundation is pleased to announce two new members to its Board of Directors: Anna Sinclair ’09 and Dr. Haitham Dib MBA ’15. Their appointments were confirmed at the Foundation's meeting on Sept. 25.

Anna Sinclair ’09, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, serves as Senior Strategy and Planning Manager at Amazon Web Services. She earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from Stockton in 2009.

Dr. Haitham Dib MBA ’15, of Linwood, NJ, currently serves as Director of AtlantiCare Physician Group, Cardiology, and has held numerous leadership roles including Chief of Cardiology and Chair of Cardiovascular Clinical Integration at AtlantiCare.

In addition, the Foundation honored Juanita J. High with emeritus status. Emeritus status is reserved for those members of the Foundation Board who have made substantial contributions to the Foundation and the University over their lifetimes. The honor was especially timely, as it was bestowed on what would have been High’s 94th birthday. Dr. High held various roles at Stockton, including Affirmative Action Director and Executive Assistant to the President, and served as a member of the Foundation Board from 2002 until her passing in January 2024.

FRAME-WORTHY

Beautiful Day to Discover Stockton

More than 1,900 prospective students and guests came out on a gorgeous, unseasonably warm Discover Stockton Day on Oct. 6 at the Galloway campus to see everything the University has to offer. This Discover Stockton Day had a 67% show rate, the highest attended open house since the pandemic. Students had the option to participate in admissions and financial aid presentations, explore academic offerings during individual school sessions, listen to current students' stories, and take a guided tour of both the Galloway and Atlantic City campuses and the Marine Field Station.

According to Heather Medina, director of Admissions, feedback from both transfer and first-year students has been overwhelmingly positive. In their post-event survey, two prospective first-year students stated that "From Joe's presentation loved it to the facilities- beautiful campus! Field station was amazing!" to "Loved President Joe's presentation. He was very personable!" One prospective transfer student stated, "Overall, my experience was very welcoming, positive and exciting. Shout out to Garrett and Emma!"

📸 See more photos on flickr.

WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU

Instagram: The Osprey community is showing up big for #OspreysGive and we’re not stopping! 💙🦅

Facebook: The Ospreys want to thank everyone who has made an impact during Ospreys Give.

X: Let’s keep the momentum going!!!!!!!!!

FROM THE SIDELINES

Stockton Tops Widener 1-0

The men’s soccer team edged Widener University1-0 in the final non-conference game of the season for the Ospreys on Oct. 9. Stockton extended its unbeaten streak to three (2-0-1) and reached the two-thirds mark of the schedule with an equal number of wins, losses and ties.

Junior back Thomas Trimble scored his first goal since the 2022 season when he played forward. Trimble dangled around two defenders and fired a low 20-yard blast with 16:41 remaining that proved to be the game-winner.

Stockton goalkeeper Brady Bartletta made five saves for his second shutout of the season. The Ospreys allowed just one shot after taking the lead, a header in the 87th minute that Bartletta smothered to prevent a rebound chance by a crashing Widener forward.

The Ospreys had a slight 8-6 advantage in shots but Widener held a 5-3 edge in shots on goal. The teams combined for just three corner kicks. Pride goalie Kyle Stone finished with two saves.

Stockton's will begin the last third of the season, six conference games, by hosting Rutgers-Camden at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12.

Stockton Sweeps Kean 3-0

The volleyball team rolled to a sweep of Kean University in a key conference match on Oct. 8 at The Sports Center. The Ospreys won with a strong offensive performance that featured 41 kills, nine aces and a .346 hitting percentage.

Nicole Palmer led Stockton with a match-high 14 kills and just one hitting error in 21 attacks for a lofty .619 hitting percentage. Palmer also served three aces.

Kate Louer and Rileigh Wilson chipped in with eight and five kills respectively. Wilson was efficient, with her five spikes coming on just eight attacks. Teleyah Witherspoon led the defense at the net with four blocks.

The first set included six lead changes before Stockton reeled off six points in a row to open up a 23-16 lead on the way to a 25-18 win. Palmer led the way with five kills. Read more game coverage here.

Stockton will travel to Muhlenberg College on Saturday, Oct. 12, for a tri-match in which the Ospreys will face #3-ranked Johns Hopkins at 3 p.m., followed by the host Mules at 5 p.m.

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

OSPREY NOTES

🎙️Hughes Center Releases Podcast on New Jersey Policy Issues

The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University launched a new podcast series today titled “Hughes Center Conversations,” a forum to discuss important policy issues that impact New Jerseyans.

Host and Hughes Center Director of Research Alyssa Maurice sits down with various experts to dive into the center’s research releases, the latest policy developments making news, original Hughes Center poll results, and more.

“The mission of the public policy center is to facilitate conversations around timely issues, educate and to encourage people to get engaged in civic life,” Maurice said. “We hope to provide listeners with new data and context on these topics so they feel more informed and ready to further these conversations at the dinner table or among friends.”

The latest episode on immigration and the labor market features Stockton Professor of Economics Ramya Vijaya. Vijaya studies labor markets and the role of foreign-born workers in our national and local economies.

Fun Fact Friday: Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, coinciding with October being LGBTQ+ History Month. The first observation was in 1988, and by 1990, it was being celebrated in all 50 states. The day was inspired when 500,000 people participated in the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights on Oct. 11, 1987, generating momentum to last for four months after the march had ended. During this period, over a hundred LGBTQ+ identifying individuals gathered outside Washington, D.C., and decided to create a national day to celebrate coming out – this began on the first anniversary of the historic march.