Archives for the ‘October 2008’ Category


Then and Now: The Pit

By TCNJ's editorial staff • Oct 21st, 2008 • Category: Alumni Corner, October 2008
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A look back at the the beloved, yet infamous basement floor in Centennial where just about anything could—and did—happen. Plus, plenty of photos of some memorable Pit moments.

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Alumna Does Conflict Resolution Work in Côte d’Ivoire

By Tony Marchetti ’96, MA ’02 • Oct 20th, 2008 • Category: Alumni Corner, October 2008
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Joan Marshall ’03 was in Côte d’Ivoire earlier this year working with the nongovernmental organization Search For Common Ground. She told us what brought her to the Ivory Coast, about the work she did there, and about the challenges the West African nation faces in bouncing back from years of conflict.

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Lollanobooza 2008

By TCNJ's editorial staff • Oct 20th, 2008 • Category: Multimedia, October 2008, On Campus

Lollanobooza 2008 brought together thousands of students, faculty, and staff for fun, alcohol-free activities on what is traditionally one of the biggest drinking nights of the week. Watch a video recap of this campus tradition.

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Alumni and the Presidential Election

By TCNJ's editorial staff • Oct 17th, 2008 • Category: Features, October 2008
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Two TCNJ alumni have played key roles in this fall’s presidential election. Tricia Mueller ’99 is serving as New Jersey state director for Barack Obama’s campaign, and Mike DelBene ’01 served as an alternate delegate at the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN, in September. Get to know more about these two Lions.

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Blind Freshman Refuses to Let Disability Define Her

By Kelli Plasket '10 • Oct 17th, 2008 • Category: October 2008, Student Center
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Although legally blind all her life, Mary Worthington’s courageous spirit has enabled her to live life on her own terms.

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Class of 2012 Video Profiles

By TCNJ's editorial staff • Oct 17th, 2008 • Category: Multimedia, October 2008
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Meet eight members of TCNJ’s Class of 2012 who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, overcome challenges, and given of themselves for the benefit of others.

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Political Science Chair Honored with McGraw-Hill Award for Scholarship and Teaching on Civic Engagement

By TCNJ's editorial staff • Oct 17th, 2008 • Category: In Focus, October 2008
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William Ball was honored for his efforts to advance civic engagement through the study of engagement and participation, his new approaches to the scholarship of teaching engagement, and his efforts to raise political awareness, involvement, and participation of undergraduate students.

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Former Fashion Designer Finds Fulfillment in the World of Non-Profit Education

By Madeline M. Patrick ’10 • Oct 17th, 2008 • Category: Alumni Corner, October 2008
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As a fashion designer on Madison Avenue, Pamela Elmi ‘91 felt the need to give back to her community. These days, she serves as the director of a non-profit organization that helps educate children from low- to middle-income families.

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Athletics Awards

By TCNJ's editorial staff • Oct 17th, 2008 • Category: Lion's Roar, October 2008
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Several former Lion athletes and one alumnus coach were honored at a ceremony in early October.

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TCNJ Captures 10th CAANJ Directors’ Cup

By TCNJ's editorial staff • Oct 17th, 2008 • Category: Lion's Roar, October 2008
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TCNJ’s athletic department was named the 2007-08 recipient of the Collegiate Athletic Administrators of New Jersey (CAANJ) Directors’ Cup for Division III. This award is bestowed annually to the top collegiate athletic departments at the different NCAA levels.

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