������Ƶ News - May 6, 2022

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������Ƶ Police Earn Reaccreditation

The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) recognized the ������Ƶ University Police Department’sat the Board of Trustees meeting May 4.

The reaccreditation requires the department to comply with a lengthy list of standards and an onsite evaluation and is reviewed every three years.

“Accreditation ensures that we are complying with standards to provide the highest level of care and protection to the campus community,” said ������Ƶ Director of Campus Public Safety Adrian Wiggins, who thanked the entire department for their role in the process.

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Holocaust Course is a Family Tradition 

When Michael Ofsanko for Gail Rosenthal’s Holocaust and Genocide Education class at ������Ƶ, he had no idea he was following in a family tradition.

“I needed a W2 (writing) elective and I like history,” said Ofsanko, a biology major from Lacey Township who plans to become a physical therapist. “After I registered, my mom looked and said she had taken that class. She said her father had also taken the class and had gone to Israel. So I called my grandfather and he said the class was with Gail Rosenthal.”

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������Ƶ Recognizes Student Leaders, Clubs for Their Contributions

After two years of virtual ceremonies, the Student Involvement Awards students, faculty and staff in the Campus Center Event Room on Friday, April 29.

The program began with a Year in Review by Jeff Wakemen, director of Student Development, who was amazed by the amount of work and programming that student organizations have done since being back in person.

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Veterans Honored at Annual Coining Ceremony

Graduating seniors with ties to the military were presented with special ������Ƶ coins at a in Independence Plaza on April 28.

Fifty-two seniors are eligible for the coin this year. Michael Barany, director of the Military and Veterans Success Center, and Vice President for Student Affairs Christopher Catching made the presentations.

“Our military affiliated students bring a lot to our campus, including their knowledge and experience. They make their mark in and out of the classroom,” said Catching, who brought the flag presented at the funeral of his grandfather, a World War II veteran.

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🚐 Summer Schedule for AC Shuttles Starts May 9

The Atlantic City shuttles will operate on a modified schedule starting Monday, May 9. The Atlantic City shuttles will not operate on Memorial Day (May 30) or Independence Day (July 4). View the updated schedule .

As a reminder, the Galloway shuttles do not operate in the summer, service will stop at midnight on Friday, May 6.

If you have any questions regarding shuttle service, contact Larry Garlic, manager of Transportation, at 609-626-3656. 

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New Ospreys Get the '������Ƶ Experience' 🦅

The campus was abuzz with excitement for the future as 700 new Ospreys and their families were welcomed at Experience ������Ƶ Day on April 23.

A family member commented, "I never experienced a place so happy from the students to the staff. Everyone was willing to help and assist us in anything we needed. I felt like I was in Disney World.”

The day included music, food, presentations and activities with faculty from all schools, information sessions and campus tours. Students celebrated their decision to choose ������Ƶ in a 360-degree photo booth in the Campus Center Grand Hall.

"The Enrollment Management team is extremely appreciative of the collective efforts of everyone who assisted in making the Experience ������Ƶ Day for admitted students a success,” said Robert Heinrich, chief enrollment management officer. “We had 700 students attend which was the highest number in the records of the institution. We could not have done it without the help from our campus partners.” 

📸 View a from the event. 

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OSPREY NOTES

🎊 Employees Recognized During Celebration May 5

A Breakfast and Employee Awards Ceremony was held to celebrate Employee Recognition Day on May 5, recognizing nearly 200 employees and more than 40 retirees being honored for their service to the University. The celebration, held virtually last year, had a new venue this year- in the Sports Center.

Whether they have been a part of our community for five years or 50 years, every individual highlighted plays an integral role in the success of the University and the students we serve.

To view a video highlighting staff and a list of the honorees, visit . 

 

������Ƶ Poll: Mental Health Issues Increased During Pandemic 

A majority of New Jersey adults or someone they know has experienced mental health problems, and the problems have gotten worse during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a ������Ƶ Poll on public health and other issues released April 29.

The of 640 New Jersey respondents found 58% reporting that they or someone close to them has experienced mental health issues, while 39% said they have not and 2% were unsure. Of those saying they had experienced problems, 68% said that mental health had gotten worse during the two-year-old pandemic. Only 7% said the problems had improved, and 20% said they had not changed during the pandemic, according to the poll taken by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at ������Ƶ.

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������Ƶ Sentiments and Memories . . .

"My dad was one of the first graduates of ������Ƶ State College, and my son is set to graduate in 2023. My dad, Gery Abay, Class of 1979, majored in Geology; and my son, Brian Alexander, is a Communication Studies major."

- Jamie Abay

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