October 2007 Contents

Video: tcnj students examine community and environmental transitions in trenton

Over the summer, 10 TCNJ students took part in an eight-week interdisciplinary research program. Working closely with faculty sponsors, the research teams studied how Trenton has responded to social, cultural, economic, and environmental challenges. Details on the teams' research and results are avilable on the project Web site. Watch the video to hear some of the students describe their experiences.

bonner scholars visit south africa

This past summer, four TCNJ students traveled to South Africa as part of a study abroad program sponsored by the Bonner Scholars Program. What they found there was both eye-opening and inspiring. Read about their experiences, and view the photo gallery from their trip.

Community Learning Day events focus on morality, religion, and public policy

Dead Man Walking author and social activist Sister Helen Prejean spoke to the campus on the topic of morality and the death penalty. The event was part of the College's eighth annual Community Learning Day programming, which this year examined the topic of "Religion, Culture, and Identity."

history professor Marks 50th year at tcnj

When Professor of History John Karras started teaching at the College, Dwight D. Eisenhower was in the White House and the Dodgers were still in Brooklyn. Meet the man who has witnessed five decades worth of change on this campus.

women in leadership and learning contingent travels to el salvador

Eleven students from TCNJ's Women in Leadership and Learning Program traveled to El Salvador last June. By experiencing firsthand the differences and struggles of the country's people, they gained a better understanding of the country’s culture. Read about their experiences, and view the photo gallery from their trip.

tcnj library is sporting a new photo exhibit

“Early College Sports to 1950,” now on display in the library lobby, highlights both varsity and intramural athletics at the College from the late 1800s through the middle of last century. Included in the mix are photos of a sport that might have been invented here at the College, as well as a photo of the football team from the 1940s that ran in Life magazine.

0ct0ber sports briefs

Sophomore Jackie Shtemberg became the first student-athlete from the College to win the prestigious women's tennis singles championship at the 2007 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) National Small College Championships. Also, several Lion athletes and coaches achieved individual honors.

In Brief

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