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Stockton Now, the radio show, is a monthly news magazine that highlights the people and programs at Stockton University and is an extension of the official e-zine. Each episode is produced and hosted by Chad Roberts, general manager of Stockton's own radio station WLFR, and features conversations with faculty, staff and students of the University. The episodes debut on WWAC 101.3 FM and 1310 AM simultaneously and air on WLFR 91.7 FM as well.
Episode 18 - April 2023
- Stephen Nagiewicz, adjunct instructor of Marine Science: Working to 'Drain the Oceans'
Interviewed by Susan Allen, professional services specialist 3, University Relations & Marketing - Annie Imran '23 & Ashley Dalisay '23: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
at Stockton
Interviewed by Lauren Wilson, associate director of Student Development - Warren Kleinsmith, dean, School of Business: What's New in the School of Business
Interviewed by Nathan Holleran '23 - Chris O'Brien, associate director of Athletic Development & head Rowing coach: Growing
the Rowing Program
Interviewed by Mark Melhorn, associate director of News & Media Relations
- Amanda Norvell, dean, School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics: What's Happening in
NAMS
Interviewed by Nathan Holleran '23 - Noel Criscione-Naylor, associate professor of Hospitality & Tourism Management Studies:
Esports as a Major & Industry
Interviewed by Dylan Nhan '25 - Dan Nugent, vice president for University Advancement & executive director, University
Foundation: The 2023 Stockton University Foundation Scholarship Benefit Gala
Interviewed by Samantha Whitehurst, director of Content Strategy
- Ayisha Lee, assistant director of Alumni Relations : New Alumni Clubs at Stockton
Interviewed by Mark Melhorn, associate director of News & Media Relations - Ian Marshall, dean, School of Arts and Humanities: Vision for ARHU
Interviewed by Courtney Combs '26 - Tierra Houston, program coordinator; Van Nhi Ho, graduate coordinator: Upcoming Events
in the Women's, Gender & Sexuality Center
Interviewed by Loukaia Taylor, multicultural communications specialist
- President Harvey Kesselman: The End of an Era
Interviewed by Chad Roberts, general manager of WLFR - Jovin Fernandez, director of Multicultural Center: Vision and Plans for the Multicultural
Center
Interviewed by Loukaia Taylor, multicultural communications specialist - Matthew Bonnan, professor of Biology: 'Once Upon Deep Time,' science-inspired music
Interviewed by Mark Melhorn, associate director of News & Media Relations
- Michael Cagno, executive director of the Noyes Museum: The Nolan Ryan Exhibit and
other happenings
Interviewed by Mark Melhorn, associate director of News & Media Relations - Erin O'Hanlon, coordinator of Service-Learning and Toby Rosenthal, teaching specialist,
Communication Studies: The Community Reporting Innovation Lab
Interviewed by Loukaia Taylor, multicultural communications specialist - Joseph Trout, professor of Physics: Updates to the Stockton Observatory
Interviewed by Katie Ormond '23
- Ray Ciccone, chair of the Board of Trustees: The Presidential Search Process
Interviewed by Samantha Whitehurst, director of Content Strategy - Julio Mendez, retired assignment judge: His New Role with the William J. Hughes Center
for Public Policy
Interviewed by Joanna Noto '23 - Gail Rosenthal, director, Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center; Irvin Moreno-Rodriguez,
assistant director of the Holocaust Resource Center; Michael Hayse, associate professor
of History: Holocaust Survivors of South Jersey Digital Archive
Interviewed by Julyanna Deauna '22, marketing intern
- Craig Stambaugh, assistant vice president for Engagement and Community Development;
and Laurie Griscom, executive director of Event Services and Campus Engagement: Commencement
at Boardwalk Hall
Interviewed by Samantha Whitehurst, director of Content Strategy - Diana Strelczyk, assistant director, Office of Continuing Studies: African American
Cultural Heritage Short Course
Interviewed by Diane D'Amico, director of News and Media Relations - Michelle McDonald, associate professor of Atlantic History; Marilyn Mason, former
Executive Director of Educational Opportunity and Success Programs; Loukaia Taylor
'22: Engelberg Leadership Scholarship Program
Interviewed by Diane D'Amico, director of News and Media Relations
Episode 11 - March 2022
- Michael Cagno, executive director of the Noyes Museum: Stockton's Community Cleanup
& Party in the Park
Interviewed by Diane D'Amico, director of News & Media Relations - Leamor Kahanov, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs: Atlantic City Summer
Experience: Live, Work, Learn program
Interviewed by Sebastian Zuluaga - Valerie Hayes, chief officer for Diversity & Inclusion and Guia Calicdan-Apostle,
associate professor of Social Work: Unity Day
Interviewed by Loukaia Taylor '22
Episode 10 - February 2022
- Bob Heinrich, chief enrollment management officer: Accessing and Affording a Stockton
Education
Interviewed by Samantha Whitehurst, associate director of Publications & Special Projects - Don Hudson, senior vice president for Facilities & Operations: Stockton's Facilities
Master Plan
Interviewed by Chad Roberts, general manager of WLFR - Jane Bokunewicz, associate professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies; and
Sarah Grady, assistant director of the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality
and Tourism (LIGHT): Upcoming Events and Educational Opportunities with LIGHT
Interviewed by Diane D'Amico, director of News and Media Relations
Episode 9 - December 2021
- President Harvey Kesselman: Current Happenings at Stockton University
Interviewed by Chad Roberts, general manager of WLFR - Dean of Students Haley Baum: Stockton Cares
Interviewed by Samantha Whitehurst, associate director of Publications & Special Projects - Aaron Stoler, assistant professor of Environmental Sciences, and Ryan Hegarty, graduate
assistant: The Maple Grant
Interviewed by Diane D'Amico, director of News and Media Relations
Episode 8 - November 2021
- Anthony Berich, interim director of Athletics & Recreation: Vision for Stockton Athletics
Interviewed by Chad Roberts, general manager of WLFR - Brianna Bracey '22, Student Senate President: Student Government at Stockton
Interviewed by Angelina Kelly '22 - Anjanette Christy, interim director, Stockton Performing Arts Center: The PAC is Back
Interviewed by Hannah Urbanowycz, News & Media Relations intern
Episode 7 - October 2021
- Leamor Kahanov, provost & vice president for Academic Affairs: The Next Phase of Academics
at Stockton
Interviewed by Samantha Whitehurst, associate director of Publications & Special Projects - Jessica Grullon, associate director of Admissions Services: Latinx Culture at Stockton
Interviewed by Andrew Torres '22, president of Los Latinos Unidos - John Froonjian, executive director, William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy: The
2021 Election Season
Interviewed by Laurie Melchionne '22, editor of the Argo - Laurie Melchionne '22: 50 Years of the Argo
Interviewed by Diane D'Amico, director of News & Media Relations
Episode 6 - April 2021
- Alphonso Ogbuehi, dean, School of Business: The Future of the School of Business in
Atlantic City and Beyond
Interviewed by Geoffrey Pettifer, executive director of University Relations & Marketing - Robert Gregg, dean, School of General Studies: Choose Stockton this Summer!
Interviewed by Chad Roberts, general manager of WLFR - Heather Medina, director of Admissions: The Stockton Promise Grant
Interviewed by Samantha Whitehurst, associate director of Publications & Special Projects
Episode 5 - March 2021
- Heather Perez, specials collection librarian: The Importance of Preserving Stockton's
History
Interviewed by Chad Roberts, general manager of WLFR - Laurie Dutton, director of the Women's, Gender and Sexuality Center, and Van Nhi Ho:
Women's History Month at Stockton
Interviewed by Diane D'Amico, director of News and Media Relations - Steve Radwanski, executive director of Residential Life: The Benefits of Living on
Campus
Interviewed by Resident Assistant Roy Cook, Jr. '21
Episode 4 - February 2021
- Jacob Helmeczi, assistant director of Career Education and Development: Preparing
for Your Career While in College
Interviewed by Genesis Ramos Piris '23 - Paige Richards, AmeriCorps Changebuilder coordinator: Stockton's 17th Annual MLK Day
of Service
Interviewed by Diane D'Amico, director of News and Media Relations - Donnetrice Allison, professor of Africana Studies and Communication Studies, director
of Strategic Initiatives: Africana Studies, Diversity & Inclusion at Stockton
Interviewed by Diane D'Amico, director of News & Media Relations - Kevin McHugh, executive director of Athletics: College Sports in the COVID Era
Interviewed by Chad Roberts, general manager of WLFR
Episode 3 - December 2020
- First Lady Lynne Kesselman: Community Engagement & Rowing
Interviewed by Samantha Whitehurst, associate director of Publications & Special Projects - Chris Connors, Jr., interim director of Financial Aid: Funding Your Stockton Education
Interviewed by Bailey Farrell '22 - Beverly Vaughn, professor of Music: The Impact of Music
Interviewed by Diane D'Amico, director of News & Media Relations
Episode 2 - November 2020
- Robert Heinrich, chief enrollment management officer: The Stockton Admissions Process
Interviewed by Gianni Fiore '21 - Claire Abernathy, assistant professor of Political Science: The 2020 Election Season
and Looking Ahead
Interviewed by John Froonjian, executive director of the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy - Jeffrey Wakemen, director of Student Development: Getting Invovled at Stockton
Interviewed by Malikah Stafford '22
Episode 1 - October 2020
- President Harvey Kesselman: Leading as a President in 2020
Interviewed by Chad Roberts, general manager of WLFR - Chris Catching, vice president for Student Affairs & Nordia Johnson, interim director
of Academic Achievement Programs: Bridging Equity Gaps
Interviewed by Alexa Taylor '21 - Interim Provost Michelle McDonald: Academic Programming for Today and Tomorrow
Interviewed by Diane D'Amico, director of News and Media Relations