TCNJ alumni across the globe have a new way to connect with each other, and their alma mater, thanks to the creation of three new alumni chapters. The Alumni Association Board announced the approval of a career and community studies chapter, a theatre chapter, and a New York City regional chapter. These groups provide TCNJ…
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TCNJ and Ewing work together to promote public health this spring
This spring, when local residents line up for their COVID-19 shots, students in the School of Nursing, Health and Exercise Science will be there to administer the vaccines. The partnership between TCNJ and the Ewing Public Health Department is one of the ways the college and the township are working together to protect community health…
Alumni Association helps college fight food insecurity, promote inclusivity
Food insecurity and campus inclusivity are two prominent issues on the forefront of TCNJ’s 2021 agenda; and the Alumni Association Board of Directors is here to help the cause. On November 12, the board fully funded a $12,500 proposal for the campus food pantry, The Shop@TCNJ. It also provided partial funding to the Division of…
School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science celebrates 50th anniversary
The School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science celebrated its milestone 50th anniversary during a virtual gala on November 13. The school honored its past while rallying support for future generations of health professionals. The night also raised crucial funds to assist TCNJ students who continue to face unforeseen financial hardships to continue their education…
Students still MUSE despite coronavirus challenges
For more than a decade, TCNJ’s Mentored Undergraduate Summer Experience (MUSE) has given students an invaluable opportunity to conduct research alongside members of the faculty. Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic and limited on-campus engagement this year, the program was a success with 70 students collaborating with 40 faculty members on 46 projects. The…
Joseph Pizzo ’73 named National Educator of the Year
Joseph Pizzo ’73, a seventh-grade language arts teacher at Black River Middle School, was named the 2020 National Educator of the Year by the Association for Middle Level Education.
Lars Wendt ’87 makes some noise with Princeton Symphony Orchestra — PrincetonInfo
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra is using a small presentation to make a big statement on Thursday, September 24, when the PSO Brass Quintet performs at Morven Museum & Garden. The quintet featuring Jerry Bryant, trumpet; Tom Cook, trumpet; Jonathan Clark, horn; Lars Wendt ’87, trombone; and Jonathan Fowler, tuba, will perform music styles ranging from Renaissance to Broadway.
Geoff Baker ’17 throws Thailand’s plastic problem to his students, and they deliver
On April 4, 2018, student activists with Grin Green International, a social enterprise founded by Geoff Baker ’17, marched through Bangkok’s busiest streets accompanied by a bag monster. Composed of 750 plastic bags, roughly the amount an average Thai uses every three months, the marchers used their creation to raise awareness about Thailand’s growing single-use…
Industry Insiders webinar series a hit with TCNJ community
Exploring different ways to connect with the TCNJ community during the height of a global health pandemic, the Office of Alumni Engagement is launching the sequel to the immensely successful spring Industry Insiders webinar series on September 16. “The Industry Insiders webinars have been a great example of how the TCNJ community comes together to…
Virtual convocation kicks off fall semester for Class of 2024
The members of the Class of 2024 began their college journey during the most unusual circumstances, but their dedication to higher education and their communities shines through in their admissions portfolios. TCNJ President Kathryn Foster officially welcomed this extraordinary group during the college’s virtual convocation ceremony on August 24. Among the interesting facts about the…