Archive: February 2011

Emeritus professor’s book recalls a childhood home that vanished into the sea

South Cape May, NJ, the beach town that defined Joseph G. Burcher’s childhood, no longer exists. His new book, written with his son-in-law, examines the town’s 51-year history and features Joe’s colorful first-person memories.

TCNJ senior reflects on her study in China at a Washington, DC event marking the state visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao

In January, senior Valery Lavigne participated in a panel discussion in Washington, DC, on the academic, cultural, and career benefits of studying in China. The event was part of a series of activities organized by the Obama administration around the state visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao.

Lions softball team goes to bat for a local family in need


In December, TCNJ’s softball players and coaches worked together to gather, purchase, and wrap holiday gifts for a mother, father, and two children who reside in Ewing, NJ.

TCNJ earns top ranking for NJ public colleges on “Kiplinger’s” 2011 “best value” list

The College is ranked at No. 21 on the list of the country’s 100 top value public colleges by “Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine.”

TCNJ to develop academic partnerships with Chinese universities

TCNJ is among 10 US colleges and universities chosen by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to participate in a yearlong International Academic Partnerships Program, funded by the US Department of Education, to help the College establish partnerships with academic institutions in China.

Alternative Break Club leaves New Orleans with memories and a message

ABC, a student-run volunteer organization that allows students to spend break time on volunteer trips, has been traveling to New Orleans over spring and winter breaks since spring 2009.

Inuit art from Nunavut at TCNJ Art Gallery

A collection of vivid prints and drawings by Inuit artists from a single studio in a remote hamlet in Nunavut, Canada, will be on display at TCNJ Art Gallery from January 26 to March 2.