Archive: November 2009

Homecoming 2009 Photo Gallery

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

For ’68 alumnus, a second ‘Oscar’ of sorts

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.”

New Leadership for Sports Information Office

A frequent contributor to “TCNJ Magazine” was recently appointed director of athletic communications for TCNJ.

Like Father, Like Sons

Austin, Dean, and Chase Misiura followed in their father Rik’s footsteps by playing football for Coach Eric Hamilton. The three are also planning careers in their father’s current field, physical therapy.

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.

MUSE 2009

Testing the functionality of an orthotic, assistive exoskeleton for the hand…studying how short-term memory changes with age…setting up seismic stations in surrounding states. These are just a few of the MUSE projects featured in these short videos. Watch them here.

Video Profile: Jessica Gruskos ’13

Jessica Gruskos ’13, a chemistry education major from Oceanport, New Jersey, teaches sailing to children at a Yacht Club.

Video Profile: Chris Green ’13

Chris Green ’13, a computer science major from Millstone, New Jersey, competitively races off-road motorcycles.

Video Profile: Bisi Okoya ’13

Bisi Okoya ’13, a health and exercise science major from Trenton, New Jersey, joins TCNJ’s Bonner program this year with a strong community service background from volunteering at such places as the Boys & Girls Club and a Trenton library.