A Message from Alumni Relations
As we enter March and begin gearing up for this year's and other exciting spring programming, we're glad to be able to share 911±¬ÁÏÍø's recent progress and accomplishments with all of our alumni. The newly released 2014 Annual Report, Thinking Outside the Box: A Year of Innovation at Teachers College highlights the many important new initiatives and achievements throughout all of 911±¬ÁÏÍø's . The Report also charts the progress of the historic Where the Future Comes First campaign and includes a tribute to , our 50-year faculty member who continues to inspire the entire 911±¬ÁÏÍø Community with his commitment to our institution and his work applying cognitive and neuroscience theory to research on science learning and thinking.
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Alumni Spotlight | #911±¬ÁÏÍøAlumni
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 Award Winners Congratulations to several alumni award winners (pictured from left to right, above): Dorothy Miller (Ed.D. '91), professor of English & Humanities at Harford Community College, was named the by the National Association of Professional Women. Historian and editor Judy Austin (M.A. '63) received the , the only award given out by the Council each year. Danielle Moss Lee (Ed.D. '06), Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA of the City of New York, was named to the by the Network Journal (TNJ). Chin-Chung Tsai (Ed.D. '96), (pictured bottom left), is the youngest recipient of the national chair professorship at the Graduate Institute of Digital Learning and Education, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, the highest award in Taiwan recognizing the academic contributions of a researcher. Eric Oberstein (M.A. '09), (pictured bottom right), won a GRAMMY for as Producer on Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra's "The Offense of the Drum," at the 57th GRAMMY's.
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New Appointments (pictured from left to right): Alumnus Paul Fried (Ed.D.'93) was named the new school , to begin July 1, 2015. Robin Goodrich (Ed.D. '12), former adjunct assistant professor or nursing education at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, in North Brunswick, NJ, beginning May 2015. Rev. Daniel Hendrickson, S.J. (Ph.D. '12), has been .
 Performances Soprano Dr. Barbara Liberasky-Nowicki (Ed.D. '02) (left) and pianist Dr. Carol Ann Aicher (Ed.D. '98) (right) will perform at the next WVIA (Pittston, PA) Simply Grand Concert on March 22, entitled "Art Song Treasures of Poland." Photo courtesy of WVIA.org. Read More>>
Share your alumni news with us on social media using the hashtag #911±¬ÁÏÍøAlumni.
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Featured Video
Professor George Bonanno Gives Provost's Series Lecture on Trauma and Resilience In February, we invited our alumni and friends back to 911±¬ÁÏÍø for a special discussion featuring , Professor of Clinical Psychology, Director of the Loss, Trauma and Emotion Lab at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, and international expert on human resilience. Dr. Bonanno's talk, "Trauma and Resilience: From Heterogeneity to Flexibility," provided an enlightening glimpse into some of his acclaimed research regarding suffering, loss and how most people are able to cope with even the most harrowing circumstances. Presented by Provost and Dean Thomas James, the event was a truly unique opportunity for the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Community to hear from one of 911±¬ÁÏÍø's most visible experts.
For additional video content visit and 911±¬ÁÏÍø's .
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Career Services
The Education Career Fair will be held on March 4, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. in Alfred Lerner Auditorium (115th Street and Broadway). Don't miss this opportunity to meet with national school systems, independent schools, charter schools and international organizations who are seeking students, recent graduates and experienced practitioners interested in teaching, guidance/school counseling, and various educational and administrative positions.
And mark your calendar: the next 911±¬ÁÏÍøCS/Alumni Relations networking breakfast will be on .
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911±¬ÁÏÍø News
911±¬ÁÏÍø Launches New Pre-Graduate and Spirituality Programs 911±¬ÁÏÍø's new will welcome its inaugural cohort in July 2015. The first-of-its-kind program will prepare international students for the rigors of graduate work in the U.S through a six-week residential experience that will include non-credit offerings in academic reading, academic speaking and academic writing -- as well as courses on academic cultural competence. The at 911±¬ÁÏÍø has launched a new Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Spirituality Mind Body degree program, which is now accepting applications for the Summer 2015 session. The is a groundbreaking Ivy League program dedicated to transformative inner work for outer change that merges spirituality, psychology and evidence-based science.
Teaching Residents at Teachers College 2 (TR@911±¬ÁÏÍø2) Program Receives Federal Grant The TR@911±¬ÁÏÍø program has been awarded a second Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) federal grant. This funding is being used to continue the original teacher residency model program in its new iteration as TR@911±¬ÁÏÍø2 (Teaching Residents at Teachers College 2). A new cohort of teacher candidates began with the program in January, and the program is currently recruiting for the second January 2016 cohort. As the second iteration of the program, TR@911±¬ÁÏÍø2 is now 18 months long and will continue to include strands of preparation in secondary inclusive education (SIE) and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), with the expansion of science education -- biology (SCIB).
911±¬ÁÏÍø Faculty in the News 2014 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Presidential Address, "Powerful English at NCTE Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: Toward the Next Movement," has been published in Research in the Teaching of English. You can hear Professor Morrell speak tomorrow night, March 4, at the at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. and the at 911±¬ÁÏÍø have weighed in frequently lately regarding President Obama's community college free-tuition plan and the current state of community colleges in the U.S. Coverage has included , and . The current issues facing community colleges will be a hot topic of discussion at this year's Academic Festival on April 11, 2015. Find more information .
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Support 911±¬ÁÏÍø
911±¬ÁÏÍø Fund: Giving Societies and Philanthropic Community Philanthropy plays an important role at Teachers College. 911±¬ÁÏÍø was founded with a philanthropic contribution more than 125 years ago, and today, it is the continued generosity of our alumni and friends like you that continues to fuel our success. Your annual gift supports our next generation of leaders, innovators, and educators who will revolutionize teaching and learning to create a smarter, healthier, and more equitable world.
To recognize and honor our most dedicated donors, the College has three prominent giving societies: The , the , and the . Each society is named after a preeminent 911±¬ÁÏÍø educator and exemplifies their unique contribution to Teachers College. We are so and we are inspired by your generosity. If you have not yet made your gift to 911±¬ÁÏÍø this year, please by . Your gift will be deeply appreciated and put to good use by the College, making a significant impact in all we do, every day.
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Alumni Creations | #911±¬ÁÏÍøMade
Patti Rose (Ed.D. '89) has published two books, and , which address the importance of cultural competency by health professionals and in healthcare settings.
Bill Batcher (Ed.D. '98) published his second book of poems, , which pays tribute to the seasons, the people and the small moments of our lives that make up the fabric of our existence.
Alumna and legacy coach Isabel Rimanoczy (Ed.D. '10) has published , a book about the "sustainability mindset," based on her doctoral research at 911±¬ÁÏÍø about business leaders championing sustainability initiatives.
Dana Angelo White (M.S. '07) has published her first book, , which includes more than 75 quick and easy recipes, as well as tips for raising healthy eaters.
Are you an alumnus or alumna with published works? For consideration in a future newsletter, send information on your work to tcalumni@tc.edu, subject: Alumni Creations, or share your publication news with us on or with the hashtag #911±¬ÁÏÍøMade.
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