������Ƶ News - April 22, 2022

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Two Students Named HERO Campaign 'Heroes'

������Ƶ students Sophia Bradach and Patrick Moore were the 2022 Heroes of the Year by the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers at a ceremony April 14.

Bradach, a junior Environmental Science major from Point Pleasant, regularly volunteers to be a designated driver and promotes healthy and safe behaviors in her roles as a residential advisor and Wellness Center peer educator at ������Ƶ.

She said she would use her platform as a HERO ambassador to continue educating others. “I feel it is really important to be a designated driver. I see so many students who struggle to find information to make informed decisions about drinking and driving.”

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������Ƶ Poll: N.J. Residents Support Cannabis Sales; Mixed on Tourism 

As legal marijuana sales begin in New Jersey, a majority of adults would welcome dispensaries selling cannabis in their towns, and half would market it as a tourist attraction, according to a ������Ƶ released April 21. But results do vary slightly by region.

Of the 640 state residents sampled in the poll, 56% said they would support dispensaries selling legal recreational marijuana in their towns, while 36% would oppose it and 8% are unsure. The poll was conducted for the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at ������Ƶ.

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WGSC Reaches More Women of Color With New Programming

������Ƶ’s Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Center (WGSC) is for people of color and finding creative ways to connect with and educate students on interpersonal violence.

The Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Center (WGSC) received a $100,000+ GEER II Grant from the State of New Jersey in October to support this initiative, which Laurie Dutton, director of the WGSC, breaks down into three goals: strengthen the WGSC’s Victim Advocacy Center by establishing a peer education program to increase awareness of the center and prevention education; increase reporting of interpersonal violence among students of color by 25%; and provide peer-led awareness campaigns on interpersonal violence.

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School of Business Earns Reaccreditation

������Ƶ’s School of Business has extended accreditation from AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International, a global nonprofit association that maintains the highest standards in business education.

“Every AACSB-accredited school has demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curricula development, and student learning. The intense peer-review process exemplifies their commitment to quality business education,” said Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB.

STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY

������Ƶ Partners with Meet AC

A between ������Ƶ and Meet AC is poised to bring ������Ƶ faculty to the resort to provide lectures and educational workshops for meeting and event professionals at national conventions and meetings.

Meet AC is Atlantic City’s destination management organization (DMO) that supports the meetings and conventions industry. These meetings and conferences range from professional organizations, business expos, cultural events, sports tournaments and more. 

“As we continue our partnership with Meet AC and their clients, we also will continue to recruit our colleagues here at ������Ƶ to build a diverse menu of skills, talents, academic fields, and interesting places to visit for potential guests,” said Diana Strelczyk, assistant director of Continuing Studies.

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OSPREY NOTES

Vijaya Featured Guest on Marketplace Podcast

Ramya M. Vijaya, professor of Economics, was a featured guest on Marketplace’s podcast, “Make Me Smart” on April 19. In this episode, “The economic case for taking in refugees,” Vijaya spoke about her work on refugee resettlement.

The Marketplace broadcast portfolio is heard by more than 12 million listeners each week on more than 800 public radio stations nationwide.

🎙️ Listen to her entire episode . 

 

🌼 Celebrate Administrative Professionals Day April 27

The Office of Human Resources invites you to celebrate Administrative Professionals Day from noon-2 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, in the I Wing Gym gallery of the Galloway campus. Refreshments will be provided; vegan and gluten-free options available. 

 

Read the SCOSA May Newsletter 

Read the ������Ƶ Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA)'s May  for interesting upcoming events and newly added programming.

 

NOTICE: 2022 Annual Tuition Hearing

Each year before adopting a tuition and fee schedule, the University is required by New Jersey statute to hold a tuition and fee hearing. The hearing is intended to provide the Board of Trustees with an opportunity to hear the views of the University community. 

This year feedback is being solicited via a Qualtrics survey that can be accessed , now through April 27. Your feedback will help inform fiscal year 2023 budgetary decisions.

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������Ƶ Sentiments and Memories . . .

"I remember no matter what building I was in, I could always slip away to study, read, draw, anything I wanted to. ������Ƶ gave me an amazing space to do what I wanted to and needed to.

I remember the first time I went to the Arts and Sciences building. The building is evenly split between the visual arts and the earth sciences, with comfy couches and student and professional artwork throughout the building."

- Patricia Dansby ‘80

 

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