HSS Happenings – Event Newsletter | School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Welcome to the inside scoop on what’s happening in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences! We have insider information on everything planned for the month as the details are released to the public. If you want an idea of what is going on at any point in the semester, keep a tab on our newsletter.

We update the page as information comes out and list the events by month, so make sure to come back as events are added. If you want a more direct way of staying up to date with our HSS events, join our Google Calendar so you can see immediately where events lie on your schedule!

October

Costa Rica: Sustainability and Society Information Session – 10/1/25 @ 12:00PM

A poster that reads, "Summer 2026. Costa Rica: Sustainability and Society. For more information, email cge@tcnj.edu, goglobal@tcnj.edy. Info Session: Wednesday, on Oct. 1st. 12:00-1:00pm. In the Education building in room 110. Faculty Led by: Greer Burroughs and Marissa Belino. Complete the Intent to Apply Form for this Faculty-Lead Programs via QR code."

The Center of Global Engagement is proud to announce one of our faculty led study abroad opportunities in Costa Rica. Open to all TCNJ Students, this information session provides more information on what exactly this study abroad opportunity entails and helps clear up any questions so that students can see themselves going to these incredible places. If you have any questions ahead of the event, contact goglobal@.tcnj.edu.

South Korea Study Abroad Virtual Info Session – 10/9/25 @ 7:00PM

A poster that reads, "Summer 2026. South Korea: Rice, Sheep and K-Pop. For more information, email cge@tcnj.edu, goglobal@tcnj.edy. Info Session: Wednesday, on Oct. 9 @ 7:00pm-9:00pm. Scan and look under Information Sessions via QR Code. Faculty Led by: Dr. June Kim and Dr. J. Alexis Kim. Complete the Intent to Apply Form for this Faculty-Lead Programs via QR Code."

Did you miss the first info session? Don’t worry we have another one!

Learn more about this incredible opportunity to study abroad in South Korea led by Dr. June Kim and Dr. J. Alexis Kim. If you want to learn about Cross Cultural Psychology then this is the opportunity for you.

Join this Virtual Session by scanning the QR code and looking under information session for the link to the Zoom. If you have any questions, contact goglobal@tcnj.edu.

Summer Experiences in Environmental Studies and Related Majors – 10/10/25 @ 12:30PM

Summer Internships and other experiences for Environmental Studies. Location: Science Complex P101. Date: Friday, October 10. Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm.
Come hear about what Environmental Studies students did over the summer and learn about these experiences, as well as share your own! Light snacks provided courtesy of Environmental Studies.

Students in Environmental Studies have organized a panel to discuss their summer experiences including: REU at Georgia Tech, Study Abroad in Taiwan, and Internships at Philadelphia Zoo, Monmouth County Parks, Camden County Health Department, the PSEG ISS Green Team, and the Watershed Institute.

Greece Faculty-Led Study Abroad Info Session – 10/10/25 @ 12:30PM

An Info Session on the Summer 2026 Faculty-Lead Study Abroad “LIT 240: Ancient Greek Tragedy in Modern Greece” is being held on October 10th, 2025, so if you have any interest in traveling to Greece for an immersive experience, make sure to attend the information session!

Cornwall Faculty-Led Study Abroad Info Session – 10/14/25 @ 1:00PM

A poster that reads, "Cornwall: the Witches of England. TCNJ Summer 2026 Program. Program Director: Dr. Michele Tarter. Information Session Tuesday, on October 14, 2025 @ 1-2pm. Bliss Annex Room 148. More information can be found on CGE Website or by emailing tarter@tcnj.edu"

An Info Session on the Summer 2026 Faculty-Lead Study Abroad “The Witches of England” is being held on October 14th, 2025, so if you have any interest in traveling to Cornwall for an immersive experience, make sure to attend the information session! If you have any questions or need more information, contact tarter@tcnj.edu.

Rutgers University Master’s in Human Resource Management (MHRM) Information Session– 10/15/25 @ 11:00AM

Join the Psychology Department for an Information Session with Rutgers University’s Master’s in Human Resource Management (MHRM) Program!

Learn more about the program, career pathways in HR, and how this degree can set you up for success. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, ask questions, and explore your options for graduate study. Contact psycdept@tcnj.edu if you have any questions.

Investing in NJ’s Future – 10/15/25 @ 5:00PM

A poster that reads, "Investing in New Jersey's Future: Connect with state policymakers and learn about the state of higher education in New Jersey! Get your questions answered on October 15th, 2025 from 5pm-7pm. Located in the Business Building Lounge. Email any questions to business@tcnj.edu, and register now via QR code.

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences alongside the School of Business is hosting an opportunity for students to connect with state policymakers such as Senator Linda Greenstein, Assemblyman Anthony S. Verrelli, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, and Assemblyman Louis Greenwald. Higher education’s role in New Jersey is deeply important and we wish to highlight this relationship on October 15th, 2025 at 5:00PM in the Business Building Lounge! Scan the QR Code to register for the event, and if you have any questions send them towards business@tcnj.edu.

Prague: The Heart of Europe – 10/16/25 @ 6:00PM

A poster that reads, "Prague: The Heart of Europe by Cynthia Paces. Taking place on Thursday, October 16th at 6pm in the TCNJ library auditorium. Free to attend and open to the public. For more information, email history@tcnj.edu"

TCNJ History is proud to present Prague: The Heart of Europe.

Cynthia Paces will be speaking on her new book (available now from Oxford University Press!) at 6pm on October 16 in the TCNJ Library Auditorium.

This event is free to attend. Please email history@tcnj.edu with any questions!

Free Book Fair – 10/16/25-10/18/25 @ Various Times

Outside on the lawn in between Bliss Hall and the Business Building, there will be a Book Fair where anyone can come by and acquire second books for free on October 16th, 17th, and 18th! On October 16th and 17th, the Book Fair will be open from 9:30am to 3:30pm, with the 18th taking place during the Ewing Community Fest on TCNJ Campus from 10:00am to 1:00pm in front of Trenton Hall.

If you have any questions or want to donate, contact Michele Ordini of the English Department at ordini@tcnj.edu.

Prelaw Information Session – 10/21/25 @ 12:30PM

A poster that reads, "Prelaw information session on October 21st from 12:30-1:50pm. Located in the Physics building in room 101. Hosted by TCNJ Prelaw."

The Spring Prelaw Information Session will be held on Tuesday October 21, 2025 from 12:30 to 1:50 PM in Physics 101.

Attend the Prelaw Advising Meeting to review the steps prelaw students should take for successful admission to law school. Followed by a Q&A.

Topics include:

The application process/timeline
Application changes
How to take a gap year(s)
Choosing schools
Evaluating offers
Helpful resources
Villanova 3+3 program

This session is organized by the College’s Prelaw Advisory Committee. To learn more about the committee and about the Prelaw Program, please visit prelaw.tcnj.edu or email prelaw@tcnj.edu.

Inside Scoop – 10/21/25 @ 8:30PM

A poster that reads, "Sigma Tau Delta presents: Inside Scoop. On October 21 at 8:30 pm, located in the Bliss Hall Annex building in room 235. Join the sigma tau delta e-board to get the inside scoop on classes and professors before the spring enrollment period!"

Join the Sigma Tau Delta E-Board and get the “Inside Scoop” on the Spring Courses from your fellow students! The event will be hosted in Bliss Annex 235 at 8:30PM on October 21st, 2025. Only current students will be in attendance, so participants will be able to get and provide insight and feedback regarding courses and professors with complete transparency. If you have any questions, contact Sigma Tau Delta at enghonor@tcnj.edu.

Gender Diversity in Childhood and Adolescence – 10/23/25 @ 11:00AM

A poster that reads, "TCNJ's Psychology Department Presents: Gender Diversity in Childhood and Adolescence with Kristina Olson of Princeton University. On October 23rd from 11am-12:20pm, located in the TCNJ Library Auditorium. For more information, email psycdept@tcnj.edu"

Join us as Kristina Olson, Professor of Psychology at Princeton, presents a talk on her groundbreaking research on gender diversity and transgender identity development.

Open to all students, faculty, and staff! Contact psycdept@tcnj.edu if you have any questions.

Poetry Reading Event – 3 Guest Poets – 10/28/25 @ 3:30PM

A poster that reads, "Co-Sponsored by TCNJAAPIC World Languages and Cultures Department English Department Poetry Reading by Three Chinese Poets on October 28th from 3:30pm-5PM. Located at the TCNJ Auditorium. Contact Dr. Mi through email: mi@tcnj.edu"

Sponsored by English, WLC and TCNJ AAAPIC, TCNJ will be visited by 3 guest Chinese Poets: Dong Li, Jian Wang, and Wendy Xu. They will be speaking at 3:30PM in the TCNJ Library Auditorium on October 28th, 2025, so make sure to come for a wonderful event. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Mi at mi@tcnj.edu.