TCNJ News
March 29, 2004
TCNJ Alumni Association Presents Awards to Exceptional Alums April 7
Ewing, NJ…The College of New Jersey Alumni Association will honor three local men for their outstanding community service contributions at its annual Leadership Convocation on Wednesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Guy Chiarello, class of 1981, Will Walker, class of 1953, and Marc Edenzon, class of 1985 will be honored at the free event, which will take place in the Music Building, followed by a dessert reception. To RSVP, contact Alumni Affairs at 800-347-9621.
Guy Chiarello, a Trenton resident, will receive the Alumni Citation,
the College’s highest honor, which recognizes individuals
for outstanding community service and continued support to TCNJ.
Currently, Chiarello works at Morgan Stanley, where he serves
the company as its Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information
Officer. He also is a partner in Chiarello’s Catering
in Hamilton, and has been active in coaching both youth basketball
and soccer programs throughout Mercer County.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Chiarello has, in
conjunction with Morgan Stanley, participated in raising more
than $400,000 within the past 18 months for regional and national
charitable organizations, including Children’s Village,
The Jimmy Fund and DonorsChoose.
Chiarello earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from
TCNJ.
Wilbur Walker, a West Trenton resident, will receive the Distinguished
Service Award, given to an alumnus or alumna who has provided
exceptional service to The College, his/her class, the Alumni
Association or TCNJ students. Walker has committed 34 years
of service to the Alumni Association. He and his wife Lois are
frequent contributors to the College’s fundraising efforts,
and most recently aided in the endowment of a School of Education
scholarship, which was awarded for the first time this year.
Walker and his wife have established legacies throughout the
campus, ranging from gifts of American holly trees to named
chairs in the renovated Kendall Hall.
Walker served as an educator of industrial arts in the Pennsbury
(PA) School District, and has since retired. He earned a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Technology Education from TCNJ, as well
as a Master’s in Industrial Arts.
Marc Edenzon will receive the Humanitarian Award, presented
to an alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated concern for human
welfare through philanthropic activities. Since 1985, Edenzon
has devoted his time to Special Olympics New Jersey, based in
Lawrenceville, where he has managed and developed sports training
programs and has helped serve more than 13,500 athletes statewide.
Special Olympics New Jersey holds its Summer Games at TCNJ’s
campus and it is among the highlights of the College’s
schedule of special events.
Edenzon, of Belle Mead, earned a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling
from TCNJ.
The Alumni Association’s annual convocation is an event
that celebrates and encourages leadership in both the college
and alumni communities of TCNJ. Among the attendees this year
include current student leaders who have received special invitations
from the association.
