Things are growing in the School of Education — literally, in room 112: Swiss chard, lettuce, basil, and tomatoes. The vertical gardens look a bit other-worldly, but their purpose is decidedly down to earth: to educate future teachers about incorporating sustainability ideas in the classroom. “It definitely inspired a lot of new ways to go about…
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Chemistry Professor Benny Chan named Educator of the Year by NOGLSTP
The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals has recognized TCNJ Chemistry Professor Benny Chan as Educator of the Year for 2019. Chan, who has been at the college since 2006, is a strong supporter of TCNJ’s mission to ensure the educational success of students who have traditionally been underserved in higher education.…
Computer science and business students team up to provide real-world solutions to local charity
When Mercer Street Friends, a Trenton-based human service agency, needed to upgrade their information systems they found help in a friendly collaboration with TCNJ. A semester-long project co-created by computer science professor Monisha Pulimood and business professor Kevin Michels tasked students with designing applications that would streamline Mercer Street Friends’ information systems used to keep…
One TCNJ professor’s pent-up need to write to her great-grandfather, born enslaved.
The letter below was written by TCNJ journalism professor Kim Pearson to her great-grandfather, born enslaved. The piece was originally featured in the winter 2019 issue of TCNJ Magazine. TCNJ’s programming for Black History Month starts on February 1 and includes a Paralympic ski-racer, moms who won’t be silent, and TCNJ alumni who are shaking things…
TCNJ celebrates Black History Month
A Paralympic ski-racer, moms who won’t be silent, and TCNJ alumni who are shaking things up – all this and more are part of TCNJ’s programming for Black History Month, which starts February 1. Bundle up and join us for the following events: Mothers of the Movement February 6, 7–9 p.m. Mayo Concert Hall The…
TCNJ offers term bill extensions for students affected by the government shutdown
This week, the government shutdown entered its second month and federal employees are about to miss their second paychecks. Stories of the hardships this is causing for furloughed workers crowd the national news. Closer to home, TCNJ recognizes that some of these stories may belong to members of our own community. Families of furloughed employees…
Lifelong friends pitch their expertise as TCNJ’s first entrepreneurs-in-residence
Brad Downs and Sean Devlin have always had an entrepreneurial spirit — ever since their rival candy businesses in 4th grade. “We’ve been friends forever and have always talked about how awesome it would be to start a company together,” says Downs. They eventually achieved that dream by creating Front Rush, an athletics management program that helps…
TCNJ to host Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics
TCNJ will host the American Physical Society 2019 Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP) for the Mid-Atlantic States from January 18–20. This three-day conference includes over 300 attendees, including undergraduate physics majors, professional physicists from industry and higher education, corporate and academic leaders, as well as high school students and teachers. Workforce diversity drives…
A marketing professor’s findings help take the guilt out of indulgences
’Tis the season of conspicuous consumption and the research of a TCNJ business professor suggests that Instagramming that Chanel bag you just bought or posting a selfie on Facebook in front of the Hamilton marquee just might make you happier. Posting purchases — both material and experiential — on social media increases consumers’ satisfaction, and…