Archive: October 2010

Fulbright experience a love affair for communication studies professor

A Fulbright award allowed John Pollock to travel last spring to the University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires, where he taught classes and conducted research on society’s impact on media. While there, he discovered a society and culture that mesmerized him.

Alison Jaeger named CAANJ D-III Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year

Women’s lacrosse player Alison Jaeger ’11 was named the 2009–10 Division III Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year by the Collegiate Athletic Administrators of New Jersey (CAANJ).

TCNJ’s only three-sport National Champion student-athlete is now the IWLCA Assistant Coach of the Year

Robin Selbst ’96 remains the only Lion student-athlete to win NCAA Division III titles in three different sports. Now an assistant coach with the field hockey and women’s lacrosse teams, she was recently named IWLCA Assistant Coach of the Year.

Athletic Hall of Fame nominations sought

Anyone can nominate a former Lions player or coach for inclusion in the College’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Find out how.

Biology Student Receives $5,000 STEM Award

Stephanie Stranz ’11, a biology secondary education major, was recently awarded a scholarship of $5,000 for undergraduates pursuing a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education.

Another great benefit available to TCNJ alumni

TCNJ alumni qualify for a special group discount on auto, home, and renters insurance through Group Savings Plus® from Liberty Mutual.

TCNJ IT administrator appointed to Educause committee

In its campaign to address the latest issues in higher-education information technology, nonprofit Educause has appointed Nadine Stern, vice president for information technology and enrollment services at The College of New Jersey, to its Current Issues Committee.

Accounting program receives high rankings in value and return on investment, according to “Businessweek”

The College of New Jersey recently ranked number 47 out of 111 schools on Bloomberg Businessweek’s “2010 Undergraduate Specialty Rankings” listing for accounting programs.

Three Staff Members Share Helen Shaw ’36 Staff Excellence Award

The 2010 Helen Shaw Staff Excellence and Special Achievement Award this year was shared by three individuals: Megan Ayers, program assistant in the Department of History; Jack Fehn, professional services specialist, Office of Mechanical Engineering Services; and Diane Gruenberg, assistant director of humanities and social sciences tutoring, the Tutoring Center.