November 11, 2015 Stockton held a sixties concert at the campus center theater from 6:30 to 9:30. Upon arrival, students and visitors were led to the hallway on the right of the theater to view a sixties exhibit. Strewn along the walls were miniature exhibits representing significant events and people from the sixties. There was an ebony magazine section, a Muhammad Ali quote, protest posters, Woodstock festival music, and books on war that gave visitors a look into artworks and artifacts that simulated the sixties. Several posters were plastered on the walls to depict the sixties through common logos and students who helped organize the event were present in sixties outfits. The exhibit handed out rainbow dyed cake.

Afterward, we were allowed into the theater. We took our seats and were able to enjoy different performances made by Stockton students, Barry Bender and Friends, and the Stockton Faculty Band. Barry Bender and Friends played songs like 40,000 Headmen by Traffic, Willin’ by Lowell George, Get together by Chet Powers, and more. Then, student performers took the stage and performed songs like Yesterday by The Beatles, Stand By Me by Ben E King, and You’re All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye.  The Stockton Faculty Band played a set of songs including songs like Mustang Sally, Hit The Road Jack, Teach Your Children, and more. The concert even had special performances for a couple a songs. The American Sign Language Club participated by signing the lyrics to My Girl. In another special performance, a group of students performed a dance number on stage that led to them dancing in the isles.

The sixties concert was enjoyable for both students and supportive families. It was especially enjoyable being able to immerse myself in sixties culture with my friends. The decorations were an accurate portrayal, the small exhibit full of historical artifacts brought in by students was moving and interesting. Aside from all the fun, visitors were able to both learn about the sixties and reminisce, it was an enriching experience.

Stockton University held its 12th annual Day of Service on September 12, 2015. Volunteers were expected at the campus center event room at 8am, but not before being provided a healthy breakfast consisting of bagels, coffee, muffins, etc. Volunteers arrived to the tables set up against the wall and were permitted to choose a group based on preferred color. After choosing teams, we entered the event room and prepared to hear the speakers. Meanwhile, volunteers signed photo release forms and chose what seminar they wanted to start with. After being told the importance of our participation which involved gaining knowledge that will contribute to our community, we separated to our designated areas. My group started with the drug prescription seminar. The speaker was thorough in explaining the drug problem within the community and the forces attempting to stop it. An officer came into the session and explained what we can do as bystanders or even as people who may know the victim.

Afterward, we switched rooms and met in a larger auditorium where volunteers were told about other organizations that helped around the area including, but not limited to covenant house and books without borders. After introductions and further explanation of our purpose as volunteers, we were split into organizers and lifters to help books without borders organize books into cardboard boxes.

Overall, the day of service was beneficial and was a list of lectures that volunteers rotated to. It certainly was not what I expected. I thought we’d be doing more hands on activities such as going around the community and participating in several events that would benefit our surrounding area. However, after going to the lectures, I saw the importance behind them, just as others did. They found it important that the volunteers that were present be aware of all the volunteer opportunities on campus that can relate to an area they’re interested in whether it’s rehabilitation or making care packages. Afterward, all volunteers were provided with different lunches, depending on their group. All volunteers were given t-shirts that showed they were participants in this wonderful event.