While learning the intricacies of working in a small, diverse group, these communications students are also learning the importance of organizing efforts to benefit a cause. Continue Reading
Author Archives: Madeline M. Patrick ’10
Alumni Meet, and Marry, on TCNJ’s Campus
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. Continue Reading
All Games and No Sleep Help TCNJ Students Win Big
What’s the recipe for creating an award-winning video game? Mix four TCNJ students and alumni, the color yellow, and a generous amount of caffeinated soda, then let the ingredients stew for approximately 48 hours. Continue Reading
Alum’s New Book is a Product of His Family’s Close Connection to Norman Rockwell
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. Continue Reading
For One Alumna, a Senior Project Leads to a Rewarding Career
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. Continue Reading
A “Maverick” Businessman
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. Continue Reading
Two Hoopsters on a Mission
Lions athletes Aaron Syvertsen ’10 and Jason Frank ’10 traveled to Central America over the summer to play basketball and spread the Gospel. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
TCNJ’s Own “Biggest Loser” Keeps Fit by Helping Others
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. Continue Reading
Alumna Credits Her Time at TCNJ with helping her Succeed in Public Education in New Jersey
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. Continue Reading