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The Pavilion at TCNJ to provide versatile space in centralized campus location

The Pavilion at TCNJ to provide versatile space in centralized campus location

rendering of tcnj pavilion

The TCNJ Foundation has launched a new fundraising campaign, For the Love of Community, for the design and construction of The Pavilion at TCNJ, a multi-purpose venue that will provide opportunities for both indoor and outdoor programming that serves the college and the broader community.

This new venue will offer rehearsal space, classroom and meeting space, and additional space for concerts, theater performances, lectures, summer arts festivals, and alumni and student events.

“The pavilion’s open, modern design will provide additional resources to the campus and local communities,” said John Donohue, vice president for college advancement. “It will serve as a new and exciting setting for a wide range of interdisciplinary connections, activities, and experiences for students, faculty, staff, partners, and guests.”

Fundraising for the project is already going strong with former TCNJ faculty member Herbert “Buddy” Mayo committing to a $1 million challenge grant and the TCNJ Alumni Association committing $350,000 towards the architectural design.

The building will integrate flexibility, sustainability, and efficient use of space while also prioritizing acoustics and performance technology.

“We are thrilled that The Pavilion at TCNJ will provide the students of our growing music department with an acoustically safe, state-of-the-art rehearsal space,” said Colleen Sears, chair of TCNJ’s music department. “This new facility will enable students to experience the arts in a uniquely flexible building designed for a wide range of classroom and performance experiences.”

Integral to its functionality will be a covered, multipurpose outdoor seating area.

The fundraising campaign is designed to last 12–18 months and the venue could open as soon as 2026.


 

TCNJ celebrates Black History Month

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The annual celebration of Black History Month at The College of New Jersey will begin on Wednesday, January 31 at noon with the raising of the Pan-African flag outside of Trenton Hall and an opening ceremony featuring representatives from TCNJ’s Black Student Union, TCNJ’s NAACP chapter, and more. The flag has served as a representation of… Continue Reading

Michael Bernstein named interim president of The College of New Jersey

Michael Bernstein named interim president of The College of New Jersey

The College of New Jersey Board of Trustees announced today that Dr. Michael Bernstein has been selected as TCNJ’s interim president for a two-year term beginning on July 1, 2023. An accomplished educator and administrator, Bernstein is provost emeritus at Stony Brook University, having previously served as that institution’s interim president from August 2019 through… Continue Reading

TCNJ President Kathryn A. Foster to step down on June 30

TCNJ President Kathryn A. Foster to step down on June 30

Kathryn A. Foster, 16th president of The College of New Jersey, announced today in a message emailed to the campus her decision to step down as president at the end of this academic year. Following a yearlong sabbatical, Foster, who holds a PhD in public and international affairs, will join the college’s political science faculty.… Continue Reading

TCNJ cultivates a bumper crop of winning New Jersey educators

TCNJ cultivates a bumper crop of winning New Jersey educators

Earlier this month, the New Jersey Department of Education announced its 2022–2023 County Teachers of the Year and it was no surprise that six of the 21 county teachers are TCNJ alumni. Each teacher was nominated as Teacher of the Year in their individual school before moving on to county-wide competition. Next, they’ll find out… Continue Reading

Knicole Colón ’07 shines among NASA stars in James Webb Space Telescope image reveal

Knicole Colón ’07 shines among NASA stars in James Webb Space Telescope image reveal

Physics alumna Knicole Colón ’07 was among NASA’s go-to experts to explain the significance of the first images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope earlier this month. Specifically, the images showed the travel patterns of an exoplanet 1,000 light years away. “There are billions of stars, that means there are billions of planets,” said… Continue Reading

TCNJ Foundation Board elects David Rago to board

TCNJ Foundation Board elects David Rago to board

The College of New Jersey Foundation has elected David Rago, owner of Rago Arts and Auction Center in Lambertville, NJ, to its Board of Directors. “I am pleased to welcome Mr. Rago as a new member of the Board of Directors,” said Elaine Rocha, chair of the board. “He brings a wealth of experience, expertise,… Continue Reading

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