When an engineering building poses an engineering challenge, the solution isn’t far away. As renovations to Armstrong Hall were taking place, the building’s doors required the quick thinking of a few of the industry’s future members. That’s when a team of mechanical, civil, and biomedical engineering students broke out the heavy machinery. The handles and…
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TCNJ’s student newspaper continues despite campus closure
The news never stops and neither does the reporting from the staff of The Signal, TCNJ’s student newspaper. Emmy Liederman ’21, Jane Bowden ’20, and Camille Furst ’22, comprise the newspaper’s leadership team. The editors share how they’ve been able to cover the global health emergency while they contend with this unique situation. TCNJ: What…
Mechanical engineering alumnus helps make face shields for NY hospitals
Andrew Ziemer ’19 is helping the doctors and nurses who are facing supply shortages of personal protective equipment. Working around state orders to remain indoors during the health crisis, Ziemer is part of a team that is 3D printing face shields that are being donated to local New York hospitals — all from the safety…
Dr. Kathryn A. Foster named TCNJ’s 16th president
New Jersey native will return home, bringing to The College of New Jersey 30 years of experience as a proven teacher, scholar, leader, and staunch advocate of public higher education. The TCNJ Board of Trustees voted unanimously this morning to appoint Dr. Kathryn A. Foster as the 16th president of The College of New Jersey.…
Tufts professor gets geometrical about gerrymandering
Moon Duchin, associate professor of mathematics at Tufts University, visited TCNJ on Feb. 27 to share her insights into the mathematical side of a hot-button political issue: gerrymandering. Earlier this year, Pennsylvania’s congressional map was ruled unconstitutional as a result of the practice, where the boundaries of an electoral constituency are manipulated or redrawn in…
Psychology professor shares how reading-to-dog programs can help elementary school literacy, behavior
It’s not often you walk into a classroom to attend a presentation and find that it’s going to be given, in part, by a dog. Bob the golden retriever recently accompanied his owner, psychology professor Jean Kirnan, for a talk on animal-assisted intervention: the use of animals to promote human wellness. Bob,10, is Kirnan’s family…
TCNJ’s statement on responsible civil discourse
TCNJ’s Office of Admissions shared the following message with applicants this morning, reflecting the college’s commitment to responsible civil discourse: “The college has received inquiries about student activism surrounding the recent shooting in Parkland, Florida, and whether this could affect an admission decision. We’d like to assure you that The College of New Jersey encourages…
TCNJ’s Board of Trustees renames the TCNJ Library in honor of retiring President R. Barbara Gitenstein
At its public meeting this afternoon, The College of New Jersey Board of Trustees renamed the TCNJ Library the R. Barbara Gitenstein Library. “The college’s library is the heart and soul of the campus. The Board of Trustees’ decision to name the library for Dr. Gitenstein is a truly fitting tribute to her 19 extraordinary years…