Author Archives: Emily W. Dodd
TCNJ selected by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to receive an Inclusive Excellence Grant
TCNJ has been selected by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to join its prestigious Inclusive Excellence Initiative. The initiative is focused on implementing efforts to improve the inclusion of students from diverse backgrounds in science education on college and university campuses. As an Inclusive Excellence institution, TCNJ will receive a $1 million grant over…
TCNJ staff receives AED/CPR training
In April, the college reached an important milestone in the expansion of its Automated External Defibrillator (“AED”) program by completing installation of the new AED devices in designated buildings on campus. Now, thanks to a partnership with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, there are close to 100 people who have been specially trained to use them. Penn Medicine offered a number…
The STEM Complex enjoys an art installation of perfect proportions
Long explored and made popular by Leonardo Fibonacci and Johannes Kepler in the middle ages, the Golden Ratio describes—as simply put as possible—the perfectly symmetrical relationship between two proportions. It is often found in nature, in places like flower petals, honeycombs, seashells, hurricanes, and spiral galaxies. When used in art and design, it creates aesthetically…
Campus Police and staff members honored by New Jersey College and University Public Safety Association
Thirteen TCNJ staff members received Command Citation awards from the New Jersey College and University Public Safety Association at the organization’s annual awards luncheon on June 6. All 13 received Command Citation awards, which are given to recognize work beyond an ordinary or routine nature. This year’s recipients are: Lee Krystek, dispatch supervisor and George…
President Gitenstein receives honorary degree from Princeton University
TCNJ President R. Barbara Gitenstein received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Princeton University for her contributions to education. Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber conferred the degree during the university’s 271st commencement ceremony on the lawn of Nassau Hall on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. President Gitenstein was lauded for her determination to provide…
How Chris McEwan is helping to further music education in three Trenton schools
TCNJ music major Chris McEwan was exposed to various genres of music at a very early age and realized quickly the impact that music can have on a young person’s life. So when he started observing music classes in public schools in Trenton as part of the curriculum for his major, he immediately sensed additional resources were needed…
Congratulations, TCNJ Class of 2018!
In her 20th and final commencement address, TCNJ President R. Barbara Gitenstein took the stage in Lions Stadium and praised the class of 2018 for their accomplishments in the classroom but also encouraged them to be ardent in affecting change during a difficult time. “As future leaders, I challenge you to be stewards of civility in…