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Stockton News - Oct. 18, 2024

WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT

Stockton Commemorates Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Stockton marked its fourth year celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a counter-holiday that centers on the history, culture and continued experiences of the Indigenous people who stewarded this land before it became recognized as the United States of America.

The Monday, Oct. 14 event was the culmination of two years of work by Ryann Casey ‘01, the exhibition coordinator for the Stockton Art Gallery, and her team, which gathered and organized the works of 25 local and international Indigenous artists for the “Indigenous Approaches, Sustainable Futures” exhibition and its related celebrations and programming hosted by the School of Arts & Humanities.

A closing reception for "Indigenous Approaches, Sustainable Futures" is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Upper Floor of the Art Gallery from 6-8 p.m.

“This exhibition highlights what I, as an alumna, consider to be core attributes of Stockton University, which are honoring land, identity and sustainability,” Casey said. “At the end of the day, I hope that this exhibit provides us with a foundation to learning more about the Indigenous experience.”

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Counseling Services Hosts IMALIVE Mental Health Fair

As music filled the Campus Center Grand Hall, students gathered in front of the various tables lining the hallway on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

At first glance, nothing was out of the ordinary, as there’s always a fair with giveaways happening this time of year.

However, the tables carried more than the standard fare of free pens and stress balls – students walked away talking about different symptoms of over 20 types of mental health conditions, or with marker and pen ink all over their hands from writing some of their deepest and darkest secrets on an anonymous wall.

Some left with brochures full of mental health resources and a raffle ticket that they earned after visiting every table, while others walked with friends and giggled about the positive affirmations they came up with as they filled in a canvas full of others.

This is no regular event — it’s the IMALIVE Mental Health Fair, an initiative that Brooke Zall-Crawford, director of Counseling and Psychological Services, thought would be a perfect way to expose Stockton students to the many different mental health resources available to them, both on and off campus. With help from the Karen Alton Mental Health Initiatives Fund, Zall-Crawford and her team of student volunteers hosted this fair in both Galloway and Atlantic City.

FRAME-WORTHY

Record Number of Employers and Students at Career Fair

Over 1,100 Stockton students printed out resumes and pulled out their most professional outfits for a day of networking and pitching at the biannual Career & Internship Fair on Thursday, Oct. 17, in the Sports Center.

According to Sofia Abreu ’11, director of Career Education & Development (CED), this year’s fair exceeded every goal they set. By 11 a.m., over 300 students made their way through the doors to weave through the tables of over 120 different companies. She expressed gratitude for how supportive and enthusiastic companies were leading up to the fair.

The feeling is mutual – recruiters such as Courtney Jefferson from Spring Oak Assisted Living praised the CED team for being a “source of support” for students.

The recruitment and onboarding specialist led a “Working Wednesdays” workshop in the Campus Center just a day before and was able to offer words of wisdom and advice on how to navigate the fair.

“I absolutely loved ‘Working Wednesdays,’ because even if we’re not the right fit for a student, being able to add value to their resumes, roleplaying interviews and helping them build confidence as a recruiter keeps me fulfilled,” Jefferson said.

“Right now, we’re looking for students passionate about people and life. We offer many opportunities for growth, and we’re willing to train. We just need to find the right fit.”

It’s a great thing that she’ll meet students such as Roberto Vega, a Computer Science major who is eager to embark on his career journey, and Kathlyne Casimir ‘21, an alumna of the Health Science program who is looking to transition from her current industry and remote work position.

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FROM THE SIDELINES

Students and Athletes Excited for Basketball Season at Osprey Madness

Students and fans got an early look at the men’s and women’s basketball teams on Thursday, Oct. 17, as Athletics hosted an Osprey Madness pep rally at the Sports Center.

After being introduced to a packed crowd, the teams combined for an eight-minute scrimmage full of dunks, alley-oops, blocked shots and 3-pointers. That was followed by an acknowledgment of Stockton’s All-American, All-Region and All-Academic athletes from the previous year.

The cheerleaders and dance team performed for the students, each receiving a free Osprey Madness T-shirt and food upon entering. The night ended with a Skills Challenge where two teams of randomly picked students from the crowd competed to see who could make a layup and a free throw the quickest. The winning team received a gift bag of Stockton swag.

The women’s basketball team, led by coach Devin Jefferson, begins its season at home at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, against Brooklyn College. The men’s team, coached by Scott Bittner, begins at the Widener Tip-Off for Autism Awareness tournament in Chester, Pennsylvania, at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 against Catholic University of America. The team’s first home game is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 against Kean University.

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Stockton Rows in Navy Day Regatta

The women’s rowing team began the 2024-25 season by rowing in three events on Oct. 13 at the Navy Day Regatta on the Schuylkill River. The Ospreys were one of just three NCAA Division III teams competing primarily against Division I squads.

The varsity eight of Megan Baldwin, Lex Zang, Maggie Dunn, Emily Little, Lexi Kripetz, Ashley Timm, Breanna Blisard, Sydney Rowand and coxswain Leilani Moreno finished 24th with a time of 17:31.94.

Alyssa Hakim, Katie Kurtz, Erin O'Brien, Riley Deschenes, Emma Dyrsten, Reese Weirick, Kimberly Canelas, Maria Fazio and coxswain Thalia Gonzalez finished 13th in the women's JV eight with a time of 18:07.31.

Five freshmen finished fourth in the novice four with a time of 19:07.88. Gonzalez served as the coxswain while Dunn, Hakim, Hannah Sherwood and Natalie Warrick rowed for the Ospreys.

Stockton is slated to compete once more this fall, at the Head of the Schuylkill on Oct. 26.

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OSPREY NOTES

Poll: N.J. Voters View Economy on Party Lines, Support Abortion Rights, Shift Right on Immigration

New Jersey voters’ opinions on the economy fall along partisan lines, shift to the right on immigration, and remain stable in support for abortion rights, according to a poll on the top election issues released Oct. 17 by the Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University.

“A September poll identified the economy, immigration and abortion rights as New Jersey voters’ top issues in this year’s election,” Hughes Center Research Director Alyssa Maurice said. “The purpose of this poll was to dig a little deeper to understand where exactly voters stand on each of these issues.”

Fun Fact Friday: 🧁 This Friday is one baked for those with a sweet tooth– as it's National Chocolate Cupcake Day! Cupcakes, also known as fairy cakes or patty cakes (who knew?), were first mentioned in a 1796 cookbook called "American Cookery." If you want to commemorate the day with a classic chocolate cupcake, here's a recipe. If you're looking for a 👻 spooky twist, give these a try. Send a photo of your cupcake creations to Amanda.McCullough@stockton.edu, and they will be featured in next week's Stockton News! Either way, have a sweet Friday, and don't forget to stop by University Weekend!