TCNJ XE members and candidates came together on September 4th to kick off the fall semester with our Invitation Social. We reviewed XE history and last semester’s chapter activities and enjoyed some local pizza while competing in a Family Feud game. Two days later on September 6th we participated in the School of Engineering ice cream social and dedication of the TBP monument to Dr. Allen Katz who we remember fondly.
From left: Anthony, David, Ethan, Andrew, Daniel and Kate
Back row (from left): Julie Stone, Josh Romero, Dora Krstic, Johnny Lombardelli, Matt Palermo, Matt Mentonis Front row (from left): Erin Swierczyna, Jill Stanton, Mackenzie Bosland
TCNJ XE chapter held its Spring Induction Ceremony followed by its annual award ceremony on May 4, 2024.
Congratulations goes to the following newly inducted TCNJ XE undergraduate members:
Congratulations goes to the following newly inducted TCNJ XE alumni member:
Spring 2024 Inductees (from left): Matt Nagy, Zach Pacenza, Mary Friedrich
Download the induction ceremony program here.
The following XE members were recognized for their outstanding achievements in the 2023-24 academic year:
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award: Dora Krstic (’24), Matt Palermo (’24), David Cardenas (’25)
Outstanding Initiate Award: Matt Nagy (’25)
Service Award: Dora Krstic (’24)
Best Educator Award: Dr. Vedrana Krstic
TCNJ XE Annual Award Recipients (from left): Matt Palermo, Dora Krstic, Dr. Krstic, David Cardenas, Matt Nagy
Congratulations to all award recipients!
TCNJ XE Honor Members were recognized at the ceremony with an appreciation plaque as a way of thanking them for their dedication to the chapter as well as the greater civil engineering and professional communities. We would like to thank Nabil Al-Omaishi, Robin Kemper, James Purcell, Ray Mankbadi, Joseph Ettore, Andrea Welker and Kaz Tabrizi for their unwavering support and guidance that they have provided to our Chapter.
TCNJ XE Honor Members (from left): Andrea Welker, Joseph Ettore, Robin Kemper, Ray Mankbadi
TCNJ XE Chapter has also awarded a special appreciation award to Thomas Carl, TCNJ adjunct professor, for his outstanding support of our Chapter. Professor Carl has helped us consistently over the years with generous donations that helped fund a number of our service events including the most recently held HomeFront Diaper Drive.
Thomas Carl, adjunct professor at TCNJ
In recognition of Earth Day, TCNJ XE participated in the annual Colonial Lake Cleanup sponsored by the Watershed Institute. Members and initiates came together on 4/20, and worked hard to collect 63 pounds of litter. Thank you all who came out to help keep our waterways clean and improve animal habitats in and around Colonial Lake.
Back row: Julie Stone, Dora Krstic, Dr. Krstic, Matt Nagy, David Cardenas, Ethan Moyer, Zach Pacenza; Front row: Jill Stanton, Dan Schiariti, Anthony Giorgi
Ethan Moyer and David Cardenas
Zach Pacenza
Congratulations to our senior members Matt Palermo, Mackenzie Bosland, and Johnny Lombardelli for a memorable showing at the Concrete Canoe competition on 4/14 held at Lake Ronkonkoma. The canoe placed third in the Project Proposal category and fifth overall. Special shout out to Mackenzie for keeping a smile while bravely going down with the ship! It was a day to remember.
TCNJ Concrete Canoe Team: Matt Pallermo, Mackenzie Bosland, John Mcelroy, Jamie Paddock, Johnny Lombardelli
Mackenzie Bosland and Jamie Paddock competing in a female slalom race.
Congratulations to our senior members Dora Krstic, Matt Mentonis, Josh Romero, and Jill Stanton for third place overall and, for the third year in a row, first place in aesthetics at the Steel Bridge Competition held at Stony Brook University on 4/13. TCNJ was also awarded third place in lightness, third place in structural efficiency, and third place in stiffness. In addition to the official awards, TCNJ was also awarded a special spirit award for The Best Construction Noises!
Steel Bridge Team in Action
2024 TCNJ Steel Bridge Team: Matt Mentonis, Jack Davis, Josh Romero, Jill Stanton, Dora Krstic
2024 TCNJ Steel Bridge Team: Matt Mentonis, Jill Stanton, Jack Davis, Josh Romero, Dora Krstic, Dr. Nabil Al-Omaishi
2024 TCNJ Steel Bridge Team: Jill Stanton, Josh Romero, Jack Davis, Matt Mentonis, Dora Krstic
During the XE National Conference held on 4/12, TCNJ was recognized with two outstanding awards:
Dr. Krstic was awarded the Chi Epsilon Faculty Advisor Award (read our nomination letter) in recognition of her dedication to making a difference.
Dora Krstic (’24), 2023 TCNJ XE President was awarded the Chi Epsilon Officer Award in Leadership in recognition of her excellence as a student leader.
Congratulations to Dr. Krstic and Dora!
Congratulations to Josh Romero (’24), TCNJ XE senior member for being inducted into the Blue and Gold Hall of Fame! Josh has contributed to the School of Engineering and TCNJ through his tireless work as a College Ambassador, Student Engineering Ambassador, and Orientation Leader. Josh is the third civil engineering student and the second XE member to be inducted in the last six years! (see previous)
The Blue and Gold Award honors students who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to The College of New Jersey. This award acknowledges our understanding that these students, through the quality of their work and dedication to the mission of the College, will have a positive and lasting impact on the student experience. These individuals have all proven themselves to be critical change-agents, excellent role models for their fellow students, and dedicated and able leaders in and out of the classroom. These individuals represent leadership, scholarship, service and the core beliefs of the College.
Josh Romero
Our Homefront Drive ended on April 10th with our goal being exceeded 6 times! TCNJ XE Student and Alumni members collected just under 3000 pieces of diapers which will support five children for four months! We would like to thank our incredible Alumni: Chuck Turi (’20), Brian Rennie (’20), Charlotte Roarty (’23), Anthony LaRegina (’19), Ashely Hyde (’19), Mary Friedrich (’11), Danielle Galloway (’18), Hayley Conway (’23), Rachel Hannah (’23), Colin O’Hara (’20), Owen Soler (’23), and Victor Mazariegos (’20) for collectively donating $450 to the cause. Their generosity is absolutely amazing. This was a perfect way to celebrate all that XE stands for on TCNJ XE Proud To Be a Civil Engineer Day!
TCNJ XE Proud To Be a Civil Engineer Day 2024
Congratulations goes to the following candidates for fulfilling the requirements and becoming eligible for induction into the XE chapter at TCNJ:
Matt Nagy and Zach Pacenza
