Category Archives: In the Community

TCNJ to host information session to assist local companies looking to do business with the College

TCNJ to host information session to assist local companies looking to do business with the College

In an effort to increase the participation of local businesses in The College of New Jersey’s procurement of goods and services, the College is hosting an Information Session and Breakfast at which owners of Trenton- and Ewing-based small businesses can gain a better understanding of TCNJ’s purchasing procedures. The event will take place on March 21, from 8 to 11 a.m., in room 212 of the Education Building.Continue Reading

Helping New Jersey communities recover and rebuild after Sandy

Helping New Jersey communities recover and rebuild after Sandy

In the aftermath of one of the worst storms to ever hit New Jersey, The College of New Jersey community has come together to address the many needs of our home state.Continue Reading

TCNJ Bonner Center Receives $20,000 Grant from Wells Fargo Foundation

TCNJ Bonner Center Receives $20,000 Grant from Wells Fargo Foundation

The grant will support the Bonner Community Scholars Education Team as it works to support students at two Trenton schools. Continue Reading

A family of educators

A family of educators

Bob (’69) and Annette (nee Zamborsky, ’70) Fitzsimmons found more than love at the College—they also developed a lifelong passion for education. In June 2011, the two alums and their daughter, Mara Lamond ’97, opened the Ewing Community Preschool on Pennington Road, across from TCNJ’s main entrance.Continue Reading

This month in Lions’ sports history: Eric Hamilton’s first game as head coach

The longtime football coach recalls his first game and the humorous approach he took for his first pregame speech.Continue Reading

Globetrotting alum contributes to a doggone good cause

If you’re in Baltimore any time soon, don’t be surprised to see Harlem Globetrotter and Class of 2005 alumnus Derick “Dizzy” Grant and his dog, Saber, looking down on you from a billboard, or staring back at you from the side of a bus shelter. Continue Reading

TCNJ Freshman is already a ‘Global Citizen’

Prior to arriving on campus this fall, Nic Freschi participated in a bridge-year program, during which time he lived in a remote mountain region of Ecuador and taught English. Continue Reading

Pivot Man

As operations director for a sports and entertainment marketing firm, this alumnus is always at the center of the actionContinue Reading

Dead Meet

For some, just surviving the Spartan Death Race would be considered a victory in itself. Not for this alumnus. Continue Reading

Center for Autism at TCNJ opens on campus

Center for Autism at TCNJ opens on campus

TCNJ’s new center provides innovative services and continuing education programs for teachers, counselors, and family members of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders.Continue Reading

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