TCNJ President R. Barbara Gitenstein has accepted the five recommendations put forth by the The College of New Jersey Advisory Commission on Social Justice: Race and Educational Attainment. The five recommendations are summarized below: 1. Increase the number of students from Trenton and Ewing public schools who are deemed college-ready to apply to and…
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TCNJ Celebrates Successful Campaign at “Many Thanks Gala”
On Friday, August 25, TCNJ announced its first-ever capital campaign raised $47.6 million, far exceeding its goal of $40 million. The announcement took place at the “Many Thanks Gala,” a celebratory event attended by over 200 trustees, alumni, donors, faculty, staff, and other distinguished guests that took place in the newly renovated Brower Student Center.…
TCNJ announces new workshops for international professionals
TCNJ’s Center for American Language & Culture has launched professional development programs to help international professionals overcome language challenges in the workplace and succeed in their careers. The first workshop, “Confidence in Oral Communications,” which is co-sponsored by TCNJ and the Small Business Development Center, will take place on campus on September 26, October 3, and October 10 from 6– 7:30 p.m.…
First-year student Kerstin Baran brings Habitat for Humanity to TCNJ
When freshman biology major Kerstin Baran decided to attend a build-day for her high school’s Habitat for Humanity chapter, she inadvertently ignited her own passion for giving back. Together, with a team of Habitat for Humanity members and construction-volunteers, Baran and the team from Hunterdon Central High School was able to put a roof over the…
N.J. assemblyman with little hair shaves head for cancer research at TCNJ fraternity fundraiser
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President Gitenstein to serve as Honorary Chair of Communities of Light initiative
On December 5, luminary kits will pop-up on driveways in and around Mercer County, interspersed among a patchwork of holiday decorations. It’s a familiar sight for many; the hallmark of Womanspace’s “Communities of Light” campaign. TCNJ President R. Barbara Gitenstein, who has led a multi-year effort at the college to support victims of power-based violence…
Student, faculty, and staff volunteers spend a Saturday serving in the rain
Pouring rain and cold temperatures didn’t stop nearly 200 students and staff members from participating in the 2016 Day of Service on Saturday, Oct. 22. Participants spent the day volunteering at 15 sites across Mercer County, from Hamilton to Downtown Trenton. “We aim to make a concentrated impact in a relatively short amount of time to…
Bringing Trenton’s storied musical history to life
Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx. Two-thirds of Labelle, which scored with the 1975 hit “Lady Marmalade.” Michael Ray and Clifford Adams, both members of Kool and the Gang. Legendary bluesmen Paul Plumeri and Joe Zook. What do they all have in common? Each hails from Trenton, and is woven into the fabric of the city’s…