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D&R Greenway begins two yearlong fellowships with 2021 Princeton University graduates

Two recent graduates of Princeton University were welcomed into one-year Fellowships by D&R Greenway, beginning this summer. These Fellowships are provided in partnership with Princeton’s AlumniCorps Project 55 program. This program offers opportunities for exceptional recent graduates to connect with and work with nonprofits. The AlumniCorps Project 55’s motto is “Launch a life of civic leadership.”

 

This year marks a milestone, with D&R Greenway’s welcoming two Fellows for the first time. Heather Callahan of Delaware and Ayame Whitfield of Massachusetts, both 2021 Princeton University graduates, were selected for these positions. Linda Mead, D&R Greenway’s CEO & President reveals, “Close to a decade ago, the university reached out to D&R Greenway due to significant increases in student interest in environmental careers. Our land trust was chosen so that Princeton University graduates could engage with a local nonprofit devoted to conservation. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to work with smart, thoughtful and proactive young people toward our mission.” D&R Greenway fully supports the positions financially and is grateful to foundation donors for helping to fund this work that mentors future conservation leaders.

 

Ayame Whitfield was awarded an NJA.B., –in History of Science, with a Certificate in the Visual Arts, from Princeton University in May. Ayame served as a Summer 2017 Intern with Princeton Environmental Institute and as Secretary of Ellipses Slam Poetry, from 2019 to 2021, where Ayame was active in planning Ellipses’ poetry events and interacting with a broad range of university offices. As Student House Manager, Richardson Auditorium, Ayame coordinated students and professionals, facilitating concerts and other Richardson presentations. Ayame was responsible for creating newsletters to maintain connections during COVID-19 restrictions. Ayame was an intern in summer 2019, with Policy Matters Ohio, Cleveland, –a public policy non-profit, working to improve lives of working-class Ohio citizens. Ayame will serve D&R Greenway as Volunteer Coordinator. Ayame will use artistic skills to create exhibits and programs for the new museum that D&R Greenway Land Trust will open at Point Breeze, former Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte estate, in Bordentown, New Jersey. Ayame notes: “I’m thrilled that my work with D&R Greenway will give me a chance to engage a wide range of my skills and experience, –from art to historical research and writing to volunteer work – and to contribute to the amazing preservation work being done here in New Jersey.”

 

Heather Callahan graduated from Princeton University in 2021 with an A.B. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. She comes to D&R Greenway with experience nationally and internationally. For the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, she worked as their Division of Climate and Energy Intern. Among her challenges was compiling revisions to the Delaware Weatherization Assistance Program’s Field Guide, to be presented to the United States Department of Energy, which is ‘devoted to reimagining and rebuilding America’s energy grid.” At the Mpala Research Center, of Kenya, Heather collected ecological data on local animals, presenting these findings at the 2019 Princeton Environmental Institute Summer of Learning Symposium. For the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute of Panama, she conducted fieldwork for research courses in tropical biology. Heather’s Princeton Senior Fieldwork included conducting observations and distributing daily surveys investigating the effects of the CORONA virus upon human behavior. She volunteered for SVC El Centro Core, where she created engaging lesson plans to encourage participation in Trenton’s English as a Second Language courses. As a Princeton Young Achievers Volunteer in 2019/20, Heather assisted with after-school programs for low income, mostly Spanish-speaking, students in the town of Princeton. She adds a “working knowledge of Portuguese” to her spoken, auditory and written expertise in Spanish. Heather will be managing D&R Greenway’s new kayak-supported Delaware River education program and overseeing planning for the re-creation of gardens at the former Joseph Bonaparte estate of Point Breeze in Bordentown.

 

Heather reveals, “In the Princeton University Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, I spent a lot of time learning the amazing biodiversity of our planet. However, delving more deeply, I came to realize the myriad of ways in which development threatens, –not only these species–, but also various aspects of human life, –from our food system to our ability to access clean water and recreation spaces. D&R Greenway’s dedication to preserving land in perpetuity will not only protect the biodiversity that I am so passionate about, but also provide the opportunity for New Jerseyans to live healthy, happy lives, even in one of the most densely populated places in the country.”

 

Prior Fellows at D&R Greenway included Allegra Lovejoy, whose work established Capital City Farm in Trenton under D&R Greenway’s guidance; Kelsey Kane-Ritsch who coordinated the first River Days celebrations for the Alliance for Watershed Education of the Delaware River; and Nadeem Demian who expanded D&R Greenway’s community conservation work and established the land trust’s partnership with the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund.

 

Most recently, Maria Stahl, the 2020-2021 Fellow, created a series of educational webinars on the Delaware River and assisted the land trust’s stewardship work, engaging family groups with planting of over 1,600 trees during the pandemic. She managed D&R Greenway’s first-ever Masquerade Parade, a successful alternative to trick-or-treating during the pandemic, that will be repeated in 2021.  Maria evaluated her experience at D&R Greenway – “I joined

D&R Greenway as someone passionate about the environment but without much real-world conservation experience. Over the course of the year, I learned so much from everyone at D&R Greenway about all the hard work and passion that is needed to do the work that they do – preserving and protecting land for generations to come. In the midst of the pandemic this was especially important, as more people were utilizing our trails than ever before. Looking back, I am particularly happy that I was able to provide ways for the FUTURO students to be together and collaborate on projects – first with their float for the Masquerade Parade and later with an educational series about the Delaware River Watershed. This was a year like no other, and I feel very fortunate to have spent it with D&R Greenway.”

 

D&R Greenway’s mission to preserve and care for land and to inspire a conservation ethic is furthered by mentoring future leaders, another way that D&R Greenway is having a bigger impact on the environment locally and beyond.

 

BACKGROUND

 

D&R Greenway Land Trust, an accredited nonprofit, has saved nearly 21,200 acres of New Jersey land since its 1989 founding. Preserving land for life and creating public trails grants everyone the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. The land trust’s preserved farms and community gardens provide local organic food for neighbors—including those in need. D&R Greenway’s strategic land conservation and stewardship combat climate change, protect wildlife, and ensure clean drinking water for future generations. D&R Greenway’s mission is connecting land with people from all walks of life. D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center, home to its art galleries in Princeton, is closed to the public, to ensure health and safety, during the COVID emergency.

 

Our outdoor trails and labyrinth are open. Visit our Facebook and Instagram pages and www.drgreenway.org to learn about the organization’s latest news and virtual programs. D&R Greenway Land Trust, One Preservation Place, Princeton NJ, 08540. The best way to reach D&R Greenway Staff during the COVID pandemic is by e-mail, or by calling                D&R Greenway at 609-578-7470 or info@drgreenway.org.

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Leading N.J. health school announces initiative for nation’s first trauma-informed campus with $1 million VOCA grant

EWING, N.J. – Healthcare experts in the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science (SNHES) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) are transforming the state university into the nation’s first trauma-informed campus with a new education support collaboration, AmIOK. The program is funded by a $1 million Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant.

 

Servicing TCNJ and the greater Mercer County area, AmIOK helps college students who experience a crime or traumatic event with a 24-hour confidential hotline operated by trained counsellors and nurse practitioners. The program’s comprehensive healing approach includes medical assistance, counseling and other individualized services. AmIOK implements community education and training to foster a trauma-informed communication approach for students, faculty and staff.

 

“Before forming AmIOK in partnership with the Center for Integrative Wellness, we used data collected from our campus climate survey to gauge what support networks students believed were missing on campus,” explains TCNJ Assistant Professor and Graduate Nursing Program Coordinator Dr. Dara Whalen. Leading the effort to transform TCNJ into a trauma-informed campus, Dr. Whalen has extensive experience as a healthcare professional helping vulnerable populations in various US locations, from New York to Alaska. “Through this survey, we found significant gaps in student access to reporting criminal and traumatic events. AmIOK was founded to provide 24-hour services to those who experience trauma and educate people to think and communicate from a trauma-informed perspective.”

 

Aside from benefiting from AmIOK counselling and education, TCNJ students help amplify the support program: campus connectors facilitate AmIOK’s social media presence; ambassadors run information tables at events and actively refer peers to relevant services; and companions receive trauma training to escort affected survivors to on and off-campus facilities for recovery.

 

“Our team is just unbelievable. I have never met a more passionate and caring group of people in my entire life,” says AmIOK student volunteer project coordinator and companion, Tulika Desai, Nursing Major TCNJ 2023.

 

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events experienced at a young age. Since 61% of US adults across 25 states have experienced at least one type of ACE, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) claims ACEs can increase chances of illness, early mortality, injury, involvement in criminal acts and chronic diseases. Trauma-informed care is a human service framework that promotes understanding trauma’s influence on people’s lives.

 

“Adverse childhood experiences resulting from factors like physical abuse, household substance abuse and incarceration have lifelong effects on physiological and psychological health. If someone has six ACEs or more, their lifespan may be shortened by 20 years,” says Dr. Whalen. “Trauma-informed care addressing ACEs has been prevalent in K-12 schools and child protective services for some time. However, this approach has been a well-kept secret that has only recently percolated to other sectors.”

 

AmIOK Assistant Program Director and Manager of Training Development Liza Woods adds, “Trauma needs to be addressed by providing an ample support network to help survivors. With AmIOK, we are training students so that when they leave school, they know how to infuse a trauma-informed perspective into a variety of careers.”

 

TCNJ’s School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science Dean Carole Kenner remarks, “The AmIOK program is exemplary of the motivation of our faculty, staff and students to improve and contribute to their communities. Our school is honored to play a part in systemically changing how traumatic events are addressed on college campuses everywhere.”

 

Trauma-informed care is prioritized by multiple disciplines taught in the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science. Associate Professor and Department of Public Health Chair Dr. Brenda Seals says, “Because a history of trauma especially affects those who experience health disparities and other vulnerable populations, trauma-informed care may be the key to resolving many health disparities.” According to the Department of Health and Exercise Science Chair Dr. Anne Farrell, “It’s vital to consider trauma when addressing physical health. For instance, exercise is a great way to channel energy and act as a stress reducer.”

 

The Victims of Crime Act is a 1984 law enacted to assist crime victims through resources outside of the justice system. VOCA established the Crime Victim’s Fund, a funding source for crime victims throughout the nation.

 

TCNJ’s School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science educates aspiring health professionals to become future leaders across the healthcare industry. Faculty work closely with local healthcare partners to provide students with applicative skills and foundational knowledge. The nationally acclaimed school is dedicated to preparing individuals—through programs in nursing, public health, exercise science, and physical education teaching—for the many rewards of guiding people, communities, and populations toward improved health outcomes.

 

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Join the Mill Hill Dist. neighborhood for Stoop Scoops ice-cream bars in July and August

Residents of the Mill Hill District in Downtown Trenton, N.J., will host their 14th annual summer of refreshing evenings of ice-cream and community from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays in July and August.

 

The event is called Stoop Scoops  — old-fashioned 25 cents ice-cream bars — being sold along the sidewalks to everyone (especially kids), around the neighborhood.

 

The treats last for one hour only, or until the ice-cream runs out, so you should find your nearest neighborhood host and support Stoop Scoops.

 

The hosts for the rain or shine dates for 2021 are:

 

  • July 15            Deb D’Arcangelo & Ed Dippold, Dawn & James Jackson & Family at 249 &

251 Jackson streets

  • July 22            Lisa, Pete, Kasper & Ruedi Kasabach, Edwin Torres & Joanne Sidoti at 109 &

111 Jackson streets

  • July 29            Sonia Szczesna & Adam Nawrot at 250 Mercer St.

 

  • August 5         Michelle Ruess & Paul Zych at 264 Jackson St.

 

  • August 12       Caroline Wylie & Craig Shofed at 218 Jackson St.

 

This event is sponsored by the Old Mill Hill Society (OMHS) Kids Committee.

For questions or more info., contact Lisa Kasabach at lkasabach@gmail.com, or 609-638-3603.

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D&R Greenway Land Trust reports completion of first phase carbon-sequestration process to slow climate change at St. Michaels Farm Preserve in Hopewell

D&R Greenway Land Trust and leaders from Soil Carbon Partners [SCP] announce successful completion of the first phase of their Carbon-Sequestration Process at the land trust’s St. Michaels Farm Preserve. Growth of lush forage grasses exceeds expectations, in fields fertilized with a special mix of organic materials and minerals. Despite significant spring rains, followed by a hot, dry spell mandating irrigation, just two weeks after planting, production was twice that of grasses grown in control areas, and has been increasing since the first test results. Three independent researchers, including from Princeton University and the University of Vermont, are evaluating results in the amended fields compared with control areas not treated with SCP’s natural, organic soil amendments.

Truck Spreads Soil Amendments at St Michaels Farm Preserve
– Courtesy photo 

 

In May, SCP’s special mix of soil fertilizer, an organic blend of minerals and microbes—was spread on fifty acres of fields on D&R Greenway’s St. Michaels Farm Preserve. The first phase of the project, that included deliveries and mixing of materials, and spreading organic elements on the fields, is now complete. The goal is to increase productivity exponentially to expand the ability of the plants to sequester and store carbon from the atmosphere. If successful, the science will demonstrate how agriculture can be managed to diminish catastrophic climate change.

 

SCP will bring a small herd of cattle to selected fields this summer. This experiment replicates grasses and processes of the healthy ecosystem that nourished long-ago bison on Western prairies. Cattle nourished on SCP’s fertilized forage grasses, fed by nutrient and mineral-rich soil, are expected to produce significantly less methane than is typical today. The impact of St. Michaels Farm cattle upon

Purple martin studies Soil Carbon Partners Soil Amendation Test Field at St Michaels Farm Preserve
— Courtesy photo

the climate will be tested. Daniel Rubinstein, Ph.D., of Princeton University’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology will focus his research on the impact of this system on the animals. His expertise is founded on an individual animal’s foraging, mating and social behavior. At St. Michaels Farm, Dr. Rubenstein will measure methane emissions, which are expected to be reduced as the cattle consume nutrient-dense forage growth from SCP-enriched pastures.

 

The trails at St. Michaels Farm Preserve remain open as always, and visitors are encouraged to enjoy the lush, green views. D&R Greenway and SCP asks that, later this summer when the cattle arrive, walkers maintain a “Cattle-Distance” of at least 6 feet from any fenced fields where cattle are grazing.

 

The amenities at D&R Greenway’s signature preserve were recently enhanced with a new, rustic three-sided bench structure, Jackson’s Place, on top of the hill near the Charles Evans Overlook. Visitors can enjoy a wide view of pollinator fields and Hopewell Borough from this vantage point, accessed from Aunt Molly Road or by walking across the stream on the trails from the main parking area. The total preserve is 415 acres, with this scientific study taking place on a total of 60 acres.

 

Learn more at drgreenway.org where you will find answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Lush forage grasses via Soil Carbon Partners organic amendation St Michaels Farm Preserve
— Courtesy photo

 

BACKGROUND:

D&R Greenway Land Trust, an accredited nonprofit, has saved over 22,000 acres of New Jersey land since its 1989 founding. Preserving land for life and creating public trails grants everyone the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. The land trust’s preserved farms and community gardens provide local organic food for neighbors—including those in need. D&R Greenway’s strategic land conservation and stewardship combat climate change, protect wildlife, and ensure clean drinking water for future generations. D&R Greenway’s mission is connecting land with people from all walks of life. D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center, home to its art galleries in Princeton, is closed to the public to ensure health and safety due to COVID.

 

Our outdoor trails and labyrinth are open. Visit our Facebook and Instagram pages and www.drgreenway.org to learn about the organization’s latest news and virtual programs. D&R Greenway Land Trust, One Preservation Place, Princeton NJ, 08540. The best way to reach D&R Greenway Staff during the COVID pandemic is by e-mail, or by calling D&R Greenway at 609-578-7470.

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Shoe Station to hold its Vendor Day Brand Showcase Saturday

 The Southeastern retail chain Shoe Station is holding its Vendor Day Brand Showcase Saturday, July 10, 2021. The event, which takes place in all 21 Shoe Station stores, features brand ambassadors from approximately 50 famous brands.
“The freshest styles from leading designers will be showcased at this special event,” President and CEO Brent Barkin stated. “Shoe Station anticipates an enthusiastic consumer response due to pent-up consumer demand, a growing economy, changing weather, and families using some of their stimulus funds.”
This Vendor Day Brand Showcase will feature jaw-dropping Doorbuster specials for one day only. With these limited time deals, customers can save up to 75% off original prices.
There are also significant giveaways, which occur at all store locations, and end 30 minutes after stores open at 9AM.
  • The first 150 adults (ages 16 and older) per store will be receive a $10 Shoe Station gift voucher.
  • Each of the first 100 children in line will receive one free Pop Fidget!
  • One lucky customer (16 years of age or older), per store, will win a $100 Shoe Station gift card at 9AM.
Consumers can meet with brand ambassadors from their favorite brands and have them find the right fit. Famous brands include: Skechers, Asics, b.o.c., Blowfish, Brooks, Dansko, Dockers, Floafers, Keen, Sperry, Rainbow, Rockport, Reef, Sanuk, Clarks, Teva, Under Armour, Vionic, Volatile and more!
Members of the chain’s loyalty program, which is named Shoe Station Select, will receive the one-day-only SUPER COUPON – 20% off almost everything. Few exclusions apply. Shoppers can become a member today at www.shoestation.com/select. On 8/2/21, one Shoe Station Select member will win a $1000 Shoe Station gift card.
Additional details :
  • All Girlie Girl, Columbus and Joe Jax t-shirts will be buy one, get one free only on 7/10/21. Coupons do not apply.
  • A special, one-day-only coupon will be valid on almost everything in store. The coupon is valid to Shoe Station Select members. Join today by visiting shoestation.com/select .
  • There will be also be discounts on regularly excluded categories and brands.
  • The limited-time promotion includes accessories such as collegiate apparel, handbags, wallets, t-shirts, and hats.
“Fashion lovers will welcome this opportunity to meet footwear industry leaders and to be fitted for the sandals, shoes, and boots that best suit their feet,” Barkin stated.
For more information about Shoe Station, a family-owned Southeast-based chain, visit www.shoestation.com. Founded in 1984 in Mobile, AL, Shoe Station is a supporter of: United Way of Southwest Alabama, Alabama Public Radio, Distinguished Young Women, and the University of South Alabama’s Mitchell College of Business. Shoe Station has 21 open-shelf locations in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida.
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In partnership with Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, D&R Greenway welcomes ‘2021 AWE Fellow’

Princeton, N.J. — This June, through a special partnership supported by The William Penn Foundation, D&R Greenway Land Trust is welcoming Fabio Yales to a summer Fellowship that will focus on environmental work along the Delaware River. D&R Greenway is committed to mentoring future environmental leaders to suc

Fabio is the new summer Fellow at D&R Greenway.

ceed in their own preservation missions throughout life. A nationally-accredited nonprofit, it has preserved 316 properties, totaling 21,196 acres across New Jersey, since its 1989 founding. The Fellowship is part of the Alliance for Watershed Education (AWE) partnership with 23 nature centers participating throughout the Delaware River watershed. Among the goals of the AWE Fellowship is to introduce young people from diverse communities along the river to the field of environmental science in order to encourage future careers. Yales, whose parents immigrated to the US from Guatemala, lives nearby the river in New Jersey’s capital city of Trenton.

 

The new Fellow is a 2020 QuestBridge Finalist and College Prep Scholar. A Princeton Day School [PDS] Class of 2021 Honors Student, Yales was a participant in the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund’s high school mentorship FUTURO Program. In his sophomore year in 2019, Yales worked with the FUTURO program where, in addition to administrative duties [“a little bit of everything”], Yales’ language skills were utilized for Spanish translation. He will work with D&R Greenway into late August, when he departs for his freshman year at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, to which he has been awarded a four-year scholarship. The University’s motto, “Together as a community, serving the greater good” echoes Yales’ personal life mission, as well as D&R Greenway’s commitment to enrich the experience of environmental leaders of tomorrow.

 

Yales’ Princeton Day School years featured not only scholastic and leadership honors, but also significant photographic skills. He was Manager of Photography for “The Spokesman”, school newspaper, as well as Project Manager of their Photography Club. Since memorable nature images are crucial to expanding awareness of D&R Greenway’s preservation achievements, Yales has already begun chronicling trails and sites of interest along the river for his capstone exhibit with the land trust.

Fabio working with Summer Interns

 

The first introduction that Yales had to the land trust’s work was through LALDEF’s FUTURO Program.  Yale participated in a series of webinars hosted by D&R Greenway during COVID that introduced the LALDEF students to the characteristics of the Delaware River, and invited the students to experience the river and create art.  Yales provided his nature photography to inform the land trust’s Delaware River mural project, working with mural artist Marlon Davila. Coincidentally, in his new role, Yales will assist management of D&R Greenway’s upcoming Kayak Education Program at Bordentown Beach, on the banks of the Delaware River. Artist Davila’s river mural decorates the storage structure which will house the land trust’s watercraft. Yales will be sharing his Fellowship time by working over the summer with D&R Greenway and Mercer County’s Tulpehaking Nature Center that focuses on the Abbott Marshlands located in Hamilton Township.

 

Fabio Yales, D&R Greenway’s new AWE Fellow, reveals his sense of the impact of the months ahead: “This summer presents me the opportunity not only to gain more knowledge about environmental science, but also to be actively engaged, making an impact in my community. I am excited to be working outdoors and learning from those who are really passionate about what they actually do. I am already enrolled in the “Pathfinder Fellows in Environmental Leadership” program, [for Washington University]. This summer is the perfect introduction to the field I will pursue.”

 

The land trust’s President and CEO Linda Mead is happy to welcome Yales to the organization’s work in community conservation and watershed stewardship, “This year’s Fellow, Fabio Yales, was the competitive winner of the AWE Summer Fellowship.  I couldn’t be more pleased to see our partnership with the LALDEF FUTURO Program grow to a new level, by offering a paid fellowship to one of their graduates.  D&R Greenway’s responsibility to ensure the future of conservation includes preservation and perpetual care of our lands, and inspiring a conservation ethic in young people who will take on future leadership positions in our region and in our country.”

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Background

D&R Greenway Land Trust, an accredited nonprofit, has preserved over 22,000 acres of land in New Jersey since 1989. By preserving land for life and creating public trails, it gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. The land trust’s preserved farms and community gardens provide local organic food for our neighbors—including those most in need. Through strategic land conservation and stewardship, it combats climate change, protect birds and wildlife, and ensure clean drinking water for future generations. D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center in Princeton is home to art galleries and presentations that celebrate the natural world and inspire a conservation ethic. D&R Greenway’s mission is centered in connecting land with people from all walks of life.

 

D&R Greenway Land Trust, One Preservation Place, Princeton NJ 08540  609-578-7470 is currently closed due to COVID-19. Visit www.drgeenway.org to learn more.

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Why a leading NJ arts school professor has been selected as an author for historic global art textbook

EWING, N.J. – Professor of Art History in the School of the Arts and Communication at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Dr. Deborah Hutton has been selected to co-lead author the first global art history survey textbook of the 21st century.

Deborah Hutton, 2017
Art History Professor

 

“The History of Art: A Global View,” published by London’s Thames & Hudson, comprises 75 cohesive chapters and addresses the need to improve inclusivity in art history education.

 

“Along with editing chapters, I helped to recommend vocabulary choices throughout the entire volume. The writing and editing processes have been very collaborative. The team held digital chats to brainstorm the challenges of contextualizing global art history,” says Dr. Hutton. The TCNJ professor wrote the book’s sections on South Asian and Islamic art. She specializes in art created for South Asian Muslim courts between the 16th and early 20th centuries. Discussing the role of scholars in the field, she remarks, “My goal is to help move art history forward.”

 

The international art history reference is organized chronologically to emphasize cultural connections over time. Thematic sections include: “The Earliest Art,” “Early Cities and Empires,” “The Spread of Religions,” “Looking Inward, Exploring Outward,” “Imperialism, Revolution, and Innovation,” and “Art in a Connected World”. The comprehensive textbook will be integrated with adaptive assessment tool InQuizitive, featuring zoomable images, architectural panoramas, tutorials, animations and videos showcasing historical eras and themes, media and processes, and visual analysis exercises.

 

Thames & Hudson’s historic publication features leading experts from higher education institutions including Emerson College, University of Massachusetts Boston, University of Chicago and Calvin University. Dr. Jean Robertson of Indiana University contributed as the other co-lead author for the book.

 

TCNJ’s School of the Arts and Communication Dean Maurice Hall explains, “Dr. Hutton’s work on this historic global art history book is exemplary of the talented faculty students encounter while attending our school. We are proud that her innovative approach has received the recognition it deserves.” The Department of Art and Art History at TCNJ is the number two best school to study fine and studio arts in New Jersey.

 

Founded in 1949, Thames & Hudson is one of the world’s leading publishers of illustrated books with over 2,000 titles in print. Thames & Hudson publishes high-quality books across ‎all areas of visual creativity: the arts (fine, applied, decorative, performing), architecture, design, photography, fashion, film and music, and also archaeology, history and popular culture.

 

The School of the Arts and Communication is TCNJ’s interdisciplinary arts, performance, music, multimedia and communication studies branch. Proud to provide students with a top-tier liberal arts education, the school is an inclusive community of dedicated teaching professionals focused on preparing young minds to flourish as productive citizens in a complex world. Watch student films and music performances on ArtsComm DIGITAL, a brand-new digital platform by the School of the Arts and Communication.

 

 

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Lidl Food Market welcomes shoppers to its NJ location with grand opening festivities

LAWRENCE TWP., N.J. — The Lawrence Shopping Center, located at 2495 Brunswick Pike, along Route 1 South, is now home to Lidl Food Market that opened to the public last Wednesday.

 

The grand-opening event, which started at about 5:30 a.m., lasted several hours until afternoon during that day.

 

Shoppers went to get deals and win prizes such as those winning a $500 shopping spree, and the first 100 customers getting gift cards.

 

“We have a different experience,” said Tyrell Stinson, a Lidl brand manager.

 

The Lidl Food Markets originated in Germany, with a similar history to the Aldi Food Markets. These stores are international and are expanding in the United States.

 

Recently, Lidl Food Market opened new stores in about three U.S. states including Georgia, Maryland and New Jersey.

 

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Top NJ public health and business programs launch innovative dual degree

EWING, N.J. – The graduate programs of the public health department and business school at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) are partnering to launch a fast-track dual Master in Business Administration (MBA) and Master in Public Health (MPH) degree in fall 2021. This affordable joint program will be taught with a combination of online and in-person instruction. Applicants can enroll immediately until August 6th.

 

 The combined degree was developed partially in response to enrolled TCNJ student and alumni demand. The public health department in TCNJ’s School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science ranks 33rd in the nation. The college’s School of Business undergraduate program ranked number one in New Jersey in 2016.

“To be an effective public health professional, one needs to recognize the connection between economics and health,” says Public Health Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director Dr. Sylvia Twersky. “Health organizations like hospitals leverage data to assess patient needs and inform budgetary allocations. The new dual MBA-MPH degree will prepare students for increasingly interdisciplinary demands of public health and administration positions.”

TCNJ’s School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science Dean Carole Kenner remarks, “At a societal level, embracing the interdisciplinary aspects of public health and business administration has been especially vital during the pandemic. We are thrilled to partner with the college’s School of Business to offer applicants a cost-effective, expedient and comprehensive learning program that readies them for expanding health and business fields.”

The dual MBA-MPH degree is a two-year program available for full-time graduate students. The education track will feature courses in business and health analytics, health communication, epidemiology and core MBA classes.

TCNJ’s School of Business MBA Director Chanelle Lester, JD, says, “There’s often this misconception that in the business world, everything is about making money. In reality, company leaders can learn a lot about administration and assessing populations from the public health field.”

Dean of TCNJ’s School of Business Kathryn Jervis explains, “We are delighted to partner with the public health program since good business practices assist in the efficient management of public health resources whereby agencies can run more successfully and productively with sound business knowledge.”

The School of Business at TCNJ is a leader in undergraduate business education. Offering intellectually challenging growth experiences, accomplished faculty empower students with knowledge and skills to thrive in the modern business world. Alumni occupy some of the most reputable positions in local, regional and international enterprises.

TCNJ’s School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science educates aspiring health professionals to become future leaders across the healthcare industry. Faculty work closely with local healthcare partners to provide students with applicative skills and foundational knowledge. The nationally acclaimed school is dedicated to preparing individuals—through programs in nursing, public health, exercise science, and physical education teaching—for the many rewards of guiding people, communities, and populations toward improved health outcomes.

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