Stockton News - Oct. 29, 2021

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Atlantic White Cedar is Taking Root for a Comeback at Stockton

The Atlantic white cedar acts just like its name sounds—a seeder—but the historically dominant species dwindled as the aromatic and rot-resistant wood was harvested and hardwood species took its place.

On Stockton University’s campus there is a clearing in a wetland forest that was once a cedar swamp. Matthew Olson, assistant professor of Environmental Science, and Kyle Caccamesi, a senior Environmental Science major, met Bob Williams, of Pine Creek Forestry, at the empty spot to give what Williams' calls a “prolific seeder” a second chance.

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Hughes Center Conducts Polls on Upcoming Elections

The Stockton Polling Institute of the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy conducted two polls this week that focused on New Jersey’s upcoming elections. 

A poll on Oct. 26 indicated that Democrat Vince Mazzeo leads Republican Vince Polistina in the competitive State Senate race in New Jersey’s 2nd Legislative District, but the State Assembly candidates are essentially tied.

On Oct. 28, polling results showed incumbent Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy leads Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli 50% to 41% when voters leaning toward a candidate are included.

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NBA Star Shares Story about Success and Stuttering

While Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has been making hoops in the NBA since 2012, he has been jumping through them for longer after developing a stutter as a young child.

Kidd-Gilchrist recently teamed up with Joe Donaher, speech language pathologist and academic and research program coordinator at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, to raise awareness and create change in the stuttering community through the Change and Impact Initiative, the center of a panel discussion at Stockton on Oct. 15.

Donaher and Kidd-Gilchrist spoke candidly about what it means to be a person who stutters, what it means to be a speech language pathologist (SLP) working with people who stutter and the importance of the relationship between the two.

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Panel Discusses Diversity and Inclusion in Business

Achieving true diversity and inclusion in business takes a plan, goals, strategies, commitment, and the input of stakeholders at every level speakers in the “Women in Leadership: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Panel” said at the Stockton Women’s Leadership Council (SWLC) conferenceat the Stockton Atlantic City campus Oct. 22.

The five women on the panel came from different backgrounds and different industries, but shared the common goal of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.

Grace Chow, vice president of food and beverage at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City said past concerns about not addressing gender, race, religion or marital status in the workplace were designed to prevent discrimination. Today, she said, the discussion is about bringing issues into the light.

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Change in Shuttle Schedule Begins Nov. 1

The Atlantic City / Galloway shuttle will operate on a new schedule starting on Monday, Nov. 1. Modifications have been made to weekday evening and weekend departure times and can be viewed here. 

SPOTLIGHT ON: MARIANA SMITH 

Exhibit Tells Veterans' Stories Through Art

Stockton Associate Professor of Art Mariana Smith never met the Army soldier who wrote about taking a wrong turn and getting his vehicle stuck in an alley during his first week in Somalia.

But she tried to interpret that feeling of being a soldier in a new land through her art as part of the Experiencing Veterans and Artists Collaboration (EVAC), on display from Oct. 27-Nov. 17 in the Stockton University Art Gallery in upper L-Wing.

“I feel that it’s an important message,” Smith said. “I’m in my studio making art, but artists also have a civic responsibility to be part of the community. It’s an honor to be part of this.”

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OSPREY NOTES

Public Comment Sought for Master of Science in Communication Disorders Program Accreditation

In accordance with the Council on Academic Accreditation’s (CAA) Public Comment policy and procedures, the CAA is seeking public comment as part of its review of the master’s program in speech-language pathology at Stockton University that has submitted an application for continued accreditation and is anticipating a virtual site visit on Nov. 29-30, 2021.

Individuals who wish to provide input may do so in two ways. For more information about comment requirements and how to submit, please view the full announcement here.

Contact Amy Hadley at Amy.Hadley@stockton.edu if you have questions.

 

Celebrate Diversity: October Issue of the Stockton CCDIE Digest 

Welcome to the October issue of Celebrate Diversity, a publication of the Committee on Campus Diversity and Inclusive Excellence. The digest provides Stockton students, faculty, staff and alumni the opportunity to reflect on current thinking of diversity and inclusion issues in higher education and the world around us.

Submissions are welcome for future issues and can be emailed to Valerie.Hayes@stockton.edu or Kameika.Murphy@stockton.edu.

 

External Funding Highlight Book for Fiscal Year 21

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has published the External Funding highlight book for Fiscal Year 21. External awards boasted over $9,000,000.00 in combined funding received. Representing external funding for FY21 are 32 Principal Investigators highlighted in this year’s publication, each contributing to an array of research projects spanning various disciplines and adding to the continued growth and success of Stockton University.

 

50th Anniversary Virtual Background Available

If you are interested in celebrating Stockton’s 50th anniversary virtually, University Relations & Marketing has an official background available for download here that can be used on Zoom, Teams and Skype.

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