Archive: October 2009

Looking Back: 1959 Bus Tragedy

Fifty years ago this month, a tragic crash took the lives of 11 students and one beloved professor.

GridIron Group—A Bridge Uniting the Past, Present, and Future

The GridIron Group, an assembling of ex-players, parents, and fans of Lions football, is open to all who support the College’s football program. Learn more.

Dedication of Phelps and Hausdoerffer Halls

On Tuesday, October 2, students, faculty, and staff gathered to dedicate TCNJ’s newest residence halls and honor William H. Hausdoerffer ’36, the former student, professor, and administrator for whom one of the buildings is named. Read on to see photos from the event.

Calling all Wrestling Alumni — Pack Packer for “Ice”!

Join the fun on November 7, 2009, as the athletics department celebrates the wrestling program’s 600 dual-meet wins, then stay to cheer on Coach Dave Icenhower MA ’78 as he goes for career win number 500.

This is one “Boss” Class

Students in Lincoln Konkle’s “Springsteen’s Lyrics as Literature” course are examining the timeless, universal themes—such as growing up, love, death, political power, religious faith, and doubt—that are a part of the Boss’s songwriting.

Vote for the Coach!

Cast your vote for Coach Eric Hamilton ’75 for the 2009 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award. If Hamilton wins, Liberty Mutual will donate $20,000 in scholarships to TCNJ’s Alumni Association.

Mitchell Speeds to Final Leg of ACL Injury

Field hockey and lacrosse standout Leigh Mitchell ’11 was on her way to a storybook career until she tore her ACL during a routine practice drill. Read how one Lion has worked to battle back from this all-too-common sports injury.

Deaf education students visit area schools

Last spring, students in the Professor Jean Slobodzian’s Classroom Application of Sign Communication course visited several area schools for the deaf. Their goal was to examine communication with students who are deaf or hard of hearing through readings, class activities, demonstration lessons given in schools, and independent research.

TCNJ Athletics—Plays of the Month

Check out the action that made TCNJ’s sports highlight reel for September 2009, including the play of the month.