The TCNJ Art Alumni Exhibition 2010, which will run from Sept. 15 through Oct. 13 in TCNJ Art Gallery, showcases an eclectic assortment of works by art department graduates.

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The College is partnering with the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP) to learn more about the lives and careers of its alumni. Find out how you can participate.

Here’s a look at what’s in store for Homecoming Weekend, scheduled for October 1-2, 2010.

Tiffany Dovydaitis ‘04, who is in the fourth year of a doctoral program at the University of Pennsylvania, has begun to stake out new ground in her research, which focuses on the shadowy, often turbulent world of undocumented Latina immigrants.

For Andrew Fruhschien ‘08, the urge to heal and teach came early. The decision to combine the two—as a nurse practitioner—was more circuitous.

Rebecca (Astmann) Machinga ‘92, a partner at WithumSmith+Brown who also serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council for TCNJ’s School of Business, spends her free time tearing up racetracks at 180 MPH.

Brendan Prophett’s TCNJ connections helped him get his foot in the door with the NFL. These days, he is the New York Jets’ director of pro personnel.

This month we look back to Thursday, November 17, 1977, the day a freak gale descended on campus and “all hail broke loose.”

Founded as a monthly literary magazine, now a weekly newspaper, “The Signal” has long stood as a training ground for students of journalism, an outlet for honing writing, reporting, and editing skills and engaging with the student body.

Enjoy the benefits of The College of New Jersey Rewards Visa Card, and with each purchase you’ll be helping your alma mater with a donation from US Bank.

Photos from an alumni gathering held June 6, 2010, at Sesame Place.

Photos from the alumni gathering held June 5, 2010, at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como.

Alumni from the last 60 years returned to campus for Reunion, held April 30 through May 2.

Everyone has his or her own personal reasons for giving. We asked several individuals, each of whom has donated to TCNJ, to share their reasons for doing so.

Read alumni memories—and share your own—about the for Phelps Pub and the Rat. Plus, a “Looking back” photo gallery of archival photos from both locations.

This month’s “Looking back” photo features the hip triad of President Emeritus Clayton Brower and Professors Emeritus Tony DeNicola and Otto Helbig “jamming” in the Rat.

During his career, Bill Boland has helped produce some of television’s biggest sporting events, including Super Bowl XXXIV, “Monday Night Football,” the Indianapolis 500, and the Kentucky Derby. These days he’s a producer for the Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network.

With this year’s Commencement ceremonies set for Friday, May 14, we take a look back at photos from graduation ceremonies of yesteryear.

The Alumni Association has endorsed a discounted Long Term Care Insurance Program, which is designed to help protect you, your family, and your retirement security. Read more.

Take a stroll through yesteryear with these photos of students enjoying the campus in springtime.

In March, graduates from the Department of Computer Science returned to campus to take part in a panel discussion. The event — “Innovation!” — gave current computer science students the chance to ask the alumni about their successful experiences in starting and maintaining companies.

Stephanie Sansone and Joe Brigandi met as freshmen at TCNJ. When the two Class of 2007 graduates decided to tie the knot, they decided there was no better place to get married than on the campus where they met.

The Alumni Association will celebrate the accomplishments of three TCNJ graduates at the Leadership Convocation Awards, set to take place on May 1 as part of the Reunion Weekend festivities.

Photos from an alumni reception hosted by Rosie Rosen Hymerling ‘67, a member of TCNJ’s Board of Trustees, and her husband Lee. The event was held Wednesday, March 24, at the Hymerling’s home in Haddonfield.

This year’s Reunion celebration, scheduled for April 30–May 2, features a weekend full of activities. Read what’s in store.

More than a century of awarding only education-related degrees ended with the matriculation of TCNJ’s first baccalaureate-track nursing students in 1966. Here is a brief look at the program’s four decades.

Alumni and students have been posting their own one-liners to a facebook group that’s dedicated to determining which experiences are quintessentially TCNJ. Read on to discover some of the wittiest responses.

Despite his success in the antiques field—including appearances on a hit TV show and ownership of a flourishing arts and auction center—there’s one prized item David Rago still hopes to get his hands on: a bachelor’s degree from TCNJ.

Dr. Brian Trainor’s career has taken him from recording studios to military planes to operating rooms in what he himself describes as a “Forrest Gump-like life.” But his achievements seem more like markers of a modern-day Renaissance man.

The College’s Outdoor Education Program was established to acquaint prospective teachers with life in the open. Were you one of the students who took part? We’d love to hear your story.

A collection of photos from the last 30-plus years of students studying, sleeping, and hanging out with friends in campus residence halls.

TCNJ’s Career Center offers alumni several cost-free services to help with job-hunting after graduation.

Thirty-three years after Norman Rockwell painted his last Boy Scouts image, his talent and commitment to the organization are featured in the book, “Norman Rockwell’s Boy Scouts of America,” co-written by Jeff Csatari ’83.

Pat Tomasulo’s work on WGN has made him a local celebrity in the Chicago area. Now thanks to recent co-hosting appearances on nationally televised programs, it shouldn’t be long before the rest of America knows his name.

As a journalism major and aspiring magazine editor, Tammy Tibbetts ’07 hoped she would one day get the chance to interview interesting people and cultivate new and exciting story ideas. What she didn’t expect was the fruitful relationship and rewarding career that resulted from an interview she conducted while still a student.

Despite the hectic schedule he keeps as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Maverick Group, a financial print consulting company, John Wert ’93 says he is most proud of his work rescue abused animals with the Linda Blair World Heart Foundation.

With fears of a Swine flu pandemic grabbing headlines worldwide, this month’s “Looking Back” photo recalls an outbreak of a different sort that took place on the College’s campus in the 1970s.

The t-shirt campaign highlighted in our June issue has prompted discussions to gauge the feasibility of starting an Alumni Ambassador group. Find out more.

Estate planning information courtesy of the College’s Office of Development.

A plan to serve “two years and get out” has turned into a nearly 30-year career for Maj. Gen. Maria Falca-Dodson ’75.

Re-live moments from TCNJ’s 2009 Homecoming festivities, held October 23-24. Plus, see which groups won our first-ever Tailgating Contest.

Edwin Tracy, a senior scientist with the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, recently won his second R&D 100 Award—known in the industry as the “Oscars of Invention.”

From running campus tours to shepherding confused freshmen around during Orientation and Welcome Week to liaising with guests at college-sponsored events, the College Ambassadors have served as the “face” of the institution for nearly 25 years.

Alicia Maestri ’07 used to get winded walking up the stairs. These days, having lost nearly 200 pounds, she keeps the weight off with a philanthropic-fitness routine. She recently ran a half-marathon to benefit the The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The College’s Alumni Association is pleased to offer alumni the opportunity to select an affordable, all-inclusive, four- or seven- day winter getaway to The Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana Resort & Spa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

We scared up some pictures of campus Halloween parties from the ’70s and ’80s. See what we found.

Matthew Weber ’03, a finance major while at TCNJ and former analyst at Credit Suisse Securities in New York City, is hoping to parlay his passion for filmmaking into a new career. His first documentary, “Clownfest: Five Days in the Alley,” examines the people and events that make up a weeklong clown convention held each year in Seaside Heights.

Each year for the past six decades, this group of alumnae have gathered to reconnect, share stories about their lives and families, and relive the fun they had as students in the late 1940s.

Plan to return to TCNJ on October 23–24 to meet up with friends, cheer on your Lions football team, and check out the campus!

When Hurricane Floyd pounded New Jersey with high winds and more than seven inches of rain 10 years ago, this group of students decided to throw caution to the wind (and rain) and turned campus into one giant Slip ’n Slide.

Submit your nominations for the 2010 Alumni Leadership Award. Nominations are due by October 2, 2009.

As a participant on a popular reality TV show, one alumnus had to plan the perfect wedding for his bride-to-be — while keeping every detail of the big day secret from her.

Former Lions’ basketball player Greg Moore was recently named commissioner of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Deborah (Jensen) Ronning ’00, MA ’04 lived out her dream of competing on the long-running game show, “Jeopardy!”

Intramural sports have evolved at TCNJ, and the depth of changes (both in function and cosmetic) might surprise any alumnus who has donned a pinnie or laced up a pair of Zips.

Photo recap of Reunion Weekend 2009, which featured awards presentations, a nostalgic look at 50 years of student life, concerts, and much more!

A salute to two members of the TCNJ family whose foresight and thoughtfulness will benefit future students in their academic endeavors.

Photos from recent alumni gatherings in Florida.

That age-old team building exercise, the group lap sit, appears to be on display in this photo from (we think) the mid-1980s. But who are these people? And what does the “T.O.P.S.” logo on their shirts mean? Let us know what you think.

A look back at how Commencement ceremonies and traditions have evolved and changed over the years.

Sam Micklus MA ’68 is the creator of Odyssey of the Mind, an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college.

In his nearly 20 years as a naval officer, Stanley Keeve ‘88, hosted heads of state, briefed the Secretary of Defense, and traveled the world.

JoAnn Bartoletti ’66, MEd ’74 is executive director of New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association, which provides professional development opportunities for the more than 7,000 principals, vice principals, supervisors, directors, assistant superintendents, superintendents, and chief school administrators it represents.

You might say that a career in outdoor education found Eric Gehring. After graduating from The College of New Jersey with a degree in political science in 1995, Eric was looking for a new direction. That’s when his close friend and fellow TCNJ alumnus, Rick Lear ’93, stepped in.

Stephen Andrews ’06 is one of the contestants on Spike TV’s new show 4th and Long, which debuts Monday, May 18 at 10 p.m. Andrews, a former Lions defensive back, will compete against 11 others for the 80th spot on the Dallas Cowboys’ training camp roster.

The Alumni Association bestowed its highest honors on James Gater ’71, MEd ’80, Susan Clayton Hibbard ’70, and Linda Suydam ’69 during Reunion 2009.

Veldon Harris ’90 was sworn in as Captain of County Detectives for the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office earlier this month, becoming the first African American to ever hold the position in the county. “It is truly an honor,” Harris said of his historic appointment, which is only the latest achievement in career that spans 19 years with the prosecutor’s office.

This April marked the 40-year anniversary of a national drive spearheaded by three college-aged lobbyists, including one TCNJ alumnus, to put the 18 year-old vote on the ballot in the New Jersey.

As Emily Dickinson wrote, “A Light exists in Spring / Not present on the Year / At any other period.” With that, we offer these photos of the campus in the springtime for your enjoyment.

A weekend full of activities are planned for the special anniversary class celebrations: 1959 (Golden), 1984 (Silver), and 1999 (10th), taking place May 1-3 on campus. Read on to discover what’s in store.

A weekend full of activities are planned for the special anniversary class celebrations: 1959 (Golden), 1984 (Silver), and 1999 (10th), taking place May 1-3 on campus. Read on to discover what’s in store.

Harpist Kristy L. Chmura ’03, cellist Ardith Collins ’01, and drummer Josh Bicknell ’03 formed double-breasted while students at TCNJ. While they describe their brand of music as “couture rock,” the band feels at home playing some of the state’s legendarily gritty rock clubs. With a new CD out and a growing fan base, things are looking up for this trio.

Today’s students can register for classes in minutes, while sitting in the comfort of their dorm rooms. That’s a far cry from the way things used to be, when students sometimes camped out overnight or stood in line for hours in the hopes of getting into the classes they needed. Read on to see how the registration process has changed from standing in line to going online.

Although the College is perhaps best known for its great education and cumulative learning experience, add matchmaker to the list. Whether it occurs in an English classroom, astronomy club meeting, or basketball game, Cupid has launched many arrows that have struck the heart of a Lion. Here are the stories of three couples who met here at TCNJ.

As a linebacker on TCNJ’s football team, it was Terence Nish’s job to run into the middle of the action and use his strength to make a difference in the game. On Oct. 21, the Class of 2006 grad raced into action at the scene of a police car crash and made a difference—a life-saving difference.

The smiling faces in this photo give credence to the adage “Everyone loves a parade.” But whose faces are they, where on campus was the parade held, and what was the occasion?

The Alumni Association is soliciting nominations for the 2009 Alumni Awards, which will be formally presented as part of Reunion Weekend, May 1–3, 2009. Read on to find out how to nominate someone.

Video highlights from Homecoming 2008, which took place on October 17-18.

Re-live moments from TCNJ’s 2008 Homecoming festivities, held October 18, 2008.

Could this be early rehearsals for A Chorus Line? Or perhaps the dancers pictured here were pledges engaged in some sort of hazing ritual? We found this photo in the 1976 Seal, but don’t know why this group was performing outside of what appears to be Phelps Hall. They must have been pretty good, since at [...]

The state’s financial support of TCNJ has decreased dramatically over the past 10 years. The generosity of alumni and friends is needed if the College is to continue investing in its students’ futures.

Terri Martinac ’72, MEd ’73 loves her Alma Mater, no matter its name.
“It was a wonderful school when I was a student there and we called it ‘Trenton State,’ and I still value the excellence of the school now known as ‘TCNJ,’” Terri said. “The name change was never an issue with me.”
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Tiffany Monroe’s second job pays next to nothing, she drives an hour to get to it, and she’s required to work weekends, late nights, and the occasional national holiday. Yet this Class of 2006 grad wouldn’t trade it for the world.

Will Smith ’96 went from buying Trenton Thunder tickets as a student to setting ticket prices as the team’s new general manager. These days, he watches the team’s games from his office inside Waterfront Park.

From mainframes to Macs, computing on campus has changed dramatically over the years. Here is an unapologetically incomplete look back at some of the developments.

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.

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.

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.

Wrestling taught Scott Puzia ’77 how to overcome adversity. Now, he draws on that same inner resourcefulness in overcoming the obstacles he faces as an entrepreneur. He may well have hit on the next big idea with his newest product.

Nearly 100 alumni and their families gathered on campus for an afternoon barbeque this past June during the Second Annual Alumni Grove Open House. The event was held as a thank-you to those alumni who have helped pave the way to success by purchasing a brick for the Alumni Grove.

It was 20 years ago today–well, not quite to the day, but it has been approximately two decades since the group at left posed for a Seal photographer during the Homecoming 1988 festivities. Perhaps you’re pictured here, or someone you know is? Read on to see a larger version of the photo and let us know your take on the picture.

For years, the excitement of heading off to college was tempered with the anxiety concerning who you’d be sharing a tiny dorm room with for the next nine months. What would that randomly selected roommate look like? Would the two of you get along? What if he or she were (gasp!) a nerd? Times have changed, and these days students are likely to know nearly everything about their roommate-to-be long before Move-in Day. Read on to find out why.

Prior to his passing in August, Jack Eisenstein ‘49 was honored by the school system in which he had served for decades as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. Jack’s dedication to serving others was also evidenced by his service during World War II and his continued devotion to his alma mater.

More than 4,000 alumni came back for last year’s Homecoming, and this year’s event, scheduled for October 17-18, promises to be even bigger and better. Read on for details.

Travers-Wolfe were the newest dorms, the water tower still stood, and Bruce Springsteen played here before he was famous. Travel back in time with this collection of campus photos from the 1970s.

Fourteen years ago, Angela Wiggs ’94 graduated from the journalism program with honors and a minor in communications. The plan was for her to write the stories, not be the story. That all changed on October 16, 2000, when the former Princeton Packet reporter was brutally attacked and nearly killed by her husband. An arterial specialist who treated her that night told her father that he did not have minutes to save her life—he had only seconds. The outlook was grim, but, after 32 days, Angela awoke. She has been battling back ever since.

Pictorial recap of Reunion 2008, held on campus May 2-4.

This June, as four TCNJ students experience zero gravity aboard one of NASA’s “vomit comets,” Lion’s Tale looks at another NASA-related event involving students from the College. As Apollo 17 rocketed toward the moon in December 1972, a group of TSC students gathered in Professor Allen Katz’s home to listen in on America’s last lunar landing mission.

After a trek through the South Pacific and just before a swing over to Europe, Andy Polansky ’83 took a breather to sit down and talk with us about his role as the president of Weber Shandwick, a leading public relations agency with more than 80 offices in major media, business, and government capitals around the globe.

Life is sometimes a picnic, at least when you’re a college student. We think this photo shows a Greek picnic from the 1970s, but aren’t sure who is pictured or when the photo was taken. Think you know? Let us know your thoughts.

“Hanging out” could quite possibly be considered the official pastime of college students. But as with anything, hanging out at the College has certainly evolved over the years.

As president of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, Linda Suydam ’69 is just where she likes to be—at the nerve center of a powerful organization, overseeing a complex set of issues and policies.

Times have changed, and what you’ll find inside a current college student’s dorm room has changed dramatically. While the rooms inside Travers or Decker still have the staple dressers, beds, desks, and shelves, today ’s quarters are marked by the latest technological devices.

These hard-headed Greeks seem to have an affinity for musical instruments, but does the venue really offer suitable acoustics for their listening pleasure? We’ve gone tone deaf in our search for answers, so perhaps some of our readers can help explain what’s happening in the photograph at right. Send us your thoughts by e-mailing magazine@tcnj.edu.

When Tom Kraeutler ’82 talks, millions of do-it-yourselfers listen. That’s because he is the creator and co-host of “The Money Pit,” a home repair show that airs on 200 radio stations nationwide, as well as on XM satellite radio.

Alan Meinster ’86, owner/operator of Marsilio’s restaurant in Trenton, and wife Denise Didonato ’86 now chew the fat with Mercer County’s top businesses. That’s because their restaurant, a local landmark and hotspot for the political crowd, has been enshrined in the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame.

What do you get when you cross an STC professor, a visitor from India, one of the greatest scientific minds of the last century, and a flamingo? Read this Lion’s Tale from former Professor of Mathematics and Dean of Men William H. Hausdoerffer ‘36 to find out.

The real culprit in the crime of runaway tuition bills is the dramatic decline in state financial support for higher education.

Prat Vyas ‘08 (left), a member of the Class of 2007, is pictured with Ed Bambach ’50 at last spring’s President’s Scholarship Reception, where the two met for the first time.

TCNJ’s Class Agent Program was created two years ago to increase attendance at alumni events, encourage participation in Annual Fund giving, and put active alumni back in touch with one another. Once annually, these volunteers assist the College in writing letters to their classmates, encouraging their participation in the Annual Fund Campaign, and by participating in reunion activities.

Each year, our Phonathon team reaches out to alumni, parents, and friends to inform you of campus events, update your contact information, and ask you to support TCNJ ’s Annual Fund.

The College thanks its alumni and friends who helped us complete the most successful year ever in fundraising. During fiscal year 2007 (July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007), The College of New Jersey Foundation, TCNJ’s fundraising arm, exceeded its annual goal by approximately 10 percent.

On behalf of The College of New Jersey Foundation, but also as a proud alumnus, I am delighted to offer my heartfelt appreciation to all those who had a hand in what proved to be the most successful fundraising year in the history of the College. To a large extent, the financial numbers, which will soon be available online at www.tcnj.edu/gifts07 after December 1, speak for themselves. However, the truth of the matter is that behind each and every single gift is a story.

The College was saddened to learn of the passing of Anna Burr ’20 this past July. At the time of her death, Ms. Burr was 107 years old and believed to be the oldest living alumna of TCNJ.

You might remember best-selling author Holly Black ’94 from the spring 2005 issue of TCNJ Magazine. At the time, her five-volume set of children’s books, The Spiderwick Chronicles, had just been optioned for filming. Production on the movie wrapped earlier this year, and the film is set for nationwide release in February 2008.

Ernie Scott ’74, ’76 finally has the grand piano in his living room he always dreamed of. Next to it, there is a light that he switches on each morning before sitting down to fill his home with vibrant sounds of the ivories.