After nearly 40 years in the communications industry, Andy Polansky ’83 is set to retire in June, at the top of his game. But before he does, the chairman and CEO of IPG DXTRA and executive chairman at Weber Shandwick will be honored with the Larry Foster Award for Integrity in Public Communication on February…
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Intercultural Center opens doors to all
Students searching for a new place to gather should look no further than the newly unveiled Intercultural Center, located in the Division of Inclusive Excellence suite in Roscoe West Hall. The Intercultural Center was created as a dedicated space that provides support for underrepresented groups on campus and fosters intercultural dialogue, exchange, and understanding among…
Back with a ROAR — TCNJ Athletics look for big fall seasons
After a season lost to COVID-19, fall sports are back in full force, with some of TCNJ’s teams sitting at or near the top of the conference’s preseason polls. “After a difficult year for our student athletes, I’m so excited for them to retake the field to play the sports that they’re passionate about,” says…
Jay and Barbara Belding remember their roots with scholarship gift
Jay ’72 and Barbara ’72 Belding were at a worship service when their pastor offered words of advice that made them both pause. “Our pastor said, ‘Do your giving while you’re living, so you’re knowing where it’s going.’ Both of us looked at each other and said, ‘That’s for us.’ That pierced our hearts,” says…
Raj Manimaran named community relations director
To the campus community, It is my pleasure to share that Raj Manimaran has joined the Division of College Advancement as community relations director in the Office of Government and Community Relations. In this role, Raj will foster positive and effective ongoing relationships with the community; local, county, and state government offices; and legislative units,…
Ian Ruderman named president of TCNJ Alumni Association
The TCNJ Alumni Association welcomed Ian Ruderman ’89 as its new president on July 1. Ruderman took the reins from Peter Simons ’98, who completed a very successful three-year term. Ruderman is currently the managing director for Creative Financial Group, with 25 years of experience in the financial services management field. He is a 1989…
TCNJ Link connects Lions with Lions
TCNJ is asking all its Lions to come together. The Office of Development and Alumni Engagement and the Office of Career and Leadership Development launched TCNJ Link, a dynamic new social platform that connects all members of the TCNJ community. Whatever your role in our community—faculty, staff, alumnus, or student. Wherever you are in your…
Asian American student experiences take center stage
Five TCNJ students shared stories about their experiences as Asian Americans during a special TED Talk-inspired event on April 22. TCNJ’s Pan-Asian Alliance held the campuswide event in response to the ongoing COVID-19 hate crimes and discrimination toward Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Addy Wong ’21, Brandon Hoang ’22, Alekhya Madiraju ’22, Sayon Park ’22,…
Winterhalter gift allows college to “close the loop”
Students, faculty, staff, and the local community will soon be able to close the loop — around Metzger Drive, that is. Thanks to a generous unrestricted estate gift from Harold ’40 and Lois Winterhalter, the college will begin the process to complete and update “the loop” — a popular 1.8 mile walking/jogging path — around campus.…
Making sense of the moment: A three-part series examining the long- and short-term causes of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
As Americans continue forging through these unprecedented times, The College of New Jersey is presenting a three-part interdisciplinary series examining the long- and short-term causes of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The series asks how did we get here, and what does the insurrection tell us about the fissures and future of…