Stockton News - Friday, Aug. 31, 2018

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WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT

Get an Inside Look at Stockton University Atlantic City
Journalists, photographers and videographers from more than a dozen media outlets visited Stockton University Atlantic City to tour the Academic Center and Residential Complex, meet the staff and students, and capture imagery and stories of Stockton's growth in the city. Here’s a sampling of recent media coverage:
Philly.com: Stockton U. opens oceanfront dorm, campus in Atlantic City
Press of Atlantic City: Sneak peek inside the new Stockton Atlantic City campus
NJ.com: College kids get million-dollar ocean views from these N.J. Shore dorm rooms
CBS Philly: Beachfront Living At Stockton’s New Atlantic City Campus

Tech Trek Camp Named ‘2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award’
Stockton University’s AAUW Tech Trek Camp, an opportunity for middle school girls to participate in a weeklong summer STEM experience, has been named a recipient of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine’s “2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award.”

Benefit Raises More than $11,000 for Student Relief Fund
More than 60 Stockton supporters gathered on August 23 at Tavern on the Bay to raise funds for the Stockton University Foundation’s Student Relief Fund. The fund assists Stockton students who encounter severe financial emergencies or experience catastrophic events which make them financially vulnerable.

STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY

Atlantic City Shuttle Service
Shuttle service is now offered seven days a week to and from Stockton University Atlantic City. Both the Galloway campus and Stockton Atlantic City provide free transportation for faculty, students and staff with their Stockton ID.

Stockton’s Editorial Style Guide
Stockton’s Editorial Style Guide has been updated to include Stockton University Atlantic City in the Stockton University Locations section. There’s also a separate Stockton University Atlantic City section with guidelines for using first and second references.

SPOTLIGHT ON

Eight Stockton University students who interned with the National Aviation Research & Technology Park (NARTP) at the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) William J. Hughes Technical Center presented their research at the 2018 NARTP Summer Internship Debrief on August 28 at the center.

FRAME-WORTHY

Stockton Day at Steel Pier
Stockton saw its largest alumni event in history when 367 alumni, family, and friends attended Stockton Day at Steel Pier on Aug. 25. Special thanks to Anthony Catanoso ’87, President/Owner Steel Pier, for hosting this special event. View more photos.

WHAT’S TRENDING #STOCKTONU

Facebook: Welcome Ospreys! Freshman move-in day is underway in Galloway. Despite the raindrops, we are excited your Stockton journey begins today! View more photos from Freshman Move-In Day 2018 and Move-In Day at Stockton University Atlantic City.

Facebook: Happy #NationalDogDay from Stockton’s national champs. In May, Sgt. Tracy Stuart and K-9 Hemi competed in the USPCA National Detector Dog Trails and won the national title.

OSPREY NOTES

Tuition Exchange
Stockton’s status in The Tuition Exchange program has been upgraded because the University’s imports to exports ratio has improved. As a result, Stockton will be able to award three scholarships for Fall 2019. If you are a full-time employee and are interested in your high school senior dependent being considered, please review the Tuition Exchange Procedure and the link to the online applications. The deadline to apply is Sept. 15. Questions? Please contact Thomas P. Chester, assistant vice president for Human Resource Operations and Payroll, at 609-652-4589 or thomas.chester@stockton.edu

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, Sept. 17 - Constitution Day


Thursday, Sept. 20 - Stockton Atlantic City Ribbon Cutting Ceremony