Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø News - Friday, Aug. 23, 2019

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Scholarship Program to Help Students Become A.C. Leaders

A former prominent New York attorney and philanthropist who grew up in Atlantic City has at Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø that will pay all college costs for a select group of students with connections to his hometown.

The Engelberg Leadership Scholarship Program (ELSP) is funded by an initial $1 million gift commitment from nationally recognized intellectual property attorney Alfred Engelberg and his wife, Gail.

The goal of ELSP is to encourage students to remain in Atlantic City and become its next community leaders after they graduate.

The Press of Atlantic City the meeting that announced the four scholarship recipients. 

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Florio, Whitman to Receive Awards at Hughes Center Honors

Former New Jersey Governors Jim Florio and Christie Whitman will receive Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Awards for their contributions to New Jersey public life at the on Nov. 14, 2019. Three other New Jersey leaders will also be recognized.

The Hughes Center Honors are awarded for professional excellence and a commitment to public service, civility and bipartisanship, which reflects the life and career of Ambassador William J. Hughes, who served as U.S. ambassador to Panama and as a U.S. congressman for 20 years. The awards program is sponsored by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø.

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 Map the Travels of Studying Abroad at Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø

This highlights the unique Study Abroad opportunities Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø offers students, as well as an interactive map that lets you see where students have traveled and a window into their experiences. 

STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ATLANTIC CITY

Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø Atlantic City Hosts Airshow Viewing Party

Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø Atlantic City hosted some of the best seats to watch the Atlantic City Airshow during a Viewing and BBQ on Wednesday, Aug. 21, on the beach and Boardwalk. 

Veterans, alumni, students, parents and friends enjoyed the festivities and dined on barbecue fare provided by Mission BBQ. 

Proceeds from the event benefited the Got Your Six Emergency Fund, which benefits Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø's Student Veterans.

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 Business Owners Connect with Colleges at Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø Atlantic City 

Last year, Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø bought $53 million in goods and services, Michael Angulo, Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø vice president for administration and finance, told attendees at the hosted by the New Jersey Higher Education Purchasing Association (NJHEPA) at Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø University Atlantic City on Aug. 13.

Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø is one of 11 colleges in the state that offer working relationships with small businesses, and Angulo told the crowd of more than 100 people attending that state colleges are ready and willing to do business with them.

 

 

SPOTLIGHT ON

Managers Complete Leadership in Action Training

The first cohort in , sponsored by the Office of Human Resources, recently completed their year-long training. Eight managers across departments wrapped up their leadership academy experience that included a deep dive on a variety of leadership competencies, including driving change, influencing others, coaching for peak performance and communicating for leadership success.

Nominated by cabinet members last summer, the cohort includes Marissa Levy, dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences; Ariane Newman, assistant dean of the School of Health Sciences; Marie Ricci, senior executive assistant to the Vice President of Administration & Finance; Chris Connors, associate director of Financial Aid; Haley Baum, assistant dean of students, Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø Atlantic City; Walead Abdrabouh, director of Information Systems & Business Intelligence; Lolita Treadwell, former deputy chief of staff; and Rhianon Lepree, director of Real Estate.

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