Archive: Alumni News

Why I give back: John Wandishin ’79

“The College had been so good to me, in so many ways, that I felt an obligation to give something back,” the former SGA president says.

21st century documentarian

Behind the scenes with reality TV producer Derek Wan ’01.

Photo Gallery: Homecoming 2013

Relive the excitement of Homecoming 2013, held October 18–19.

Photo Gallery: Computer Science Alumni Event in New York City

TCNJ computer science alumni met in New York City on October 8, 2013, at the Lounge of WeWork. WeWork Labs co-founder Matt Shampine ’05 hosted the event.

Photo gallery: Alumni event at MOMA

The Alumni Association hosted a bus trip for alumni and friends to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on Saturday, September 7, 2013. The group enjoyed a guided tour, lunch, and time to to meet and get to know other alumni from the College.

Tom Scharpling ’95: From Newbridge to Music Video Visonary

“The Best Show on WFMU” host and former “Monk” writer and executive producer has found a new outlet for channeling his creative energy: writing and directing music videos.

Woods Man

Each wooden creation made by alumnus Jeff Bishop’s students is assembled from scratch, but still more impressive, it’s constructed by a student who has significant physical, developmental or emotional difficulties.

Looking Back: Fall 2013

This Freshman Week tradition lasted for decades, so we’re sure plenty of readers have a story to share about it. Write us at magazine@tcnj.edu and share yours.

Remembering Franklin Grapel ’33, author of the College’s ‘Alma Mater’

Franklin Grapel ’33 passed away on July 25, 2013. Here is the story of how he came to write the College’s ‘Alma Mater.’