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FYCEL in a Virtual World

First Year Community Engaged Learning (FYCEL) is a graduation requirement that brings the College’s values to life, and introduces students to the culture of the campus and community. First Year students complete their FYCEL requirement by taking the course IDS 103, which is a two-week course that consists of three in-class sessions and one half… Continue Reading

Bonner Scholar Coordinates Meals for TCNJ Students

Each TCNJ Bonner Scholar is assigned to one primary service site to dedicate their time and efforts in the local community. However, it is not uncommon for these amazing students to go above and beyond when they see a community in need. One such student is Janelle Ntim, a junior political science major who recognized… Continue Reading

Connect Trenton & Trenton Public Schools Create “Parent Connections” Workshop

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to transition to virtual learning, parents across the United States suddenly needed to supervise their children full-time as they learned from home. Families without computers or Internet access found it difficult to stay engaged, and nearly 40% of students nationwide failed to attend a single online class between March… Continue Reading

TCNJ Bonner Scholar Featured by NYC Mayor’s Office on Immigrant Affairs

Sebastian Czerwiński, a College Aide for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, didn’t feel far from his native Poland when he moved to Greenpoint in 2001. “I was fortunate to grow up in a neighborhood with a strong Polish immigrant community.” Even #inBrooklyn, he celebrates Wigilia on December 24. “New Yorkers will always welcome you,”… Continue Reading

UrbanPromise Trenton continues serving students during coronavirus pandemic

“UrbanPromise reached out to organizations in the community and received Chromebook donations from The Central Area Links, Inc. and Central Church in Ewing to make sure all of its students had the means available to continue schooling during this pandemic as well as have this resource for the future.” “UrbanPromise’s tutoring program swiftly shifted to virtual as well.… Continue Reading

Students call for action with new environmentally conscious art installation in Brower Student Center

“This work of art was designed and created by students enrolled in the Fall 2019 First Seminar Program course The Arts as a Force for Social Change, taught by Professor Karen Deaver. Students collected plastics and with support from TCNJ’s Center for Community Engaged Learning and Research, collaborated with local artist Lori Johansson to produce… Continue Reading

The Streetlight Publishes Winter 2019 Issue

The Streetlight, (formerly known as “The Wall”) is a newspaper with the aim of raising awareness and breaking stereotypes for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Mercer County. Published twice a year, the publication, which received the 2019 Engage Local award from the Center for Cooperative Media, is New Jersey’s only newspaper of its kind.… Continue Reading

TCNJ Earns Silver Seal for “ALL IN” Campus Democracy Challenge

Due to the effort of the TCNJ Votes initiative, TCNJ was awarded the Silver Seal, for for having a 2018 campus voting rate between 30-39% in the 2018 midterm election. Continue Reading

TCNJ Bonner Kicks Off 15 Year Anniversary at Homecoming!

The 2019-2020 academic year marks 15 years since the founding of the TCNJ Bonner program. In 2004, the inaugural class of Bonner Scholars consisted of 10 TCNJ students. Continue Reading

CELR Center Welcomes Four New Staff Members!

The CELR Center is excited to welcome four new staff members to our team: Althia Muse, Interim Director of the Bonner Institute, Eun Lee, First-Year Community Engaged Learning Coordinator, and Destiny De La Rosa and Samuel Kanig, both Bonner Coordinators. Continue Reading