Frontiers of Knowledge Centennial Public Lecture Series

Paula Fredriksen The Centennial Public Lecture Series, Frontiers of Knowledge, featured presentations by six distinguished graduate alumni whose work in their respective fields exemplifies Princeton’s leading role in graduate education. The Sunday afternoon lectures were followed by public receptions at the new Frist Campus Center.

Recordings of Webcasts of Centennial public lectures can be found by date in the WebMedia archives.

Jesus, the Crucifixion, and the Origins of Christianity. Paula L. Fredriksen *79, Aurelio Professor of Scripture, Department of Religion, Boston University. September 17, 2000. Lecture handout.

Gravity, Black Holes and Strings. Juan Maldacena *96, Professor of Physics, Harvard University. October 15, 2000

Total Eclipse of the Heart: Electrical Vortices and Fatal Heart Attacks. Arthur T. Winfree *70, Regents Professor, University of Arizona. November 12, 2000. This lecture is not available for viewing.

Affirming Dignity and Ending Poverty: The Search for a Better World. Peter D. Bell *64, President, CARE. February 11, 2001

A Regulatory Framework for the 21st Century. Elizabeth E. Bailey *72, Chair and John C. Hower Professor, Public Policy and Management, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. march 11, 2001. PowerPoint slide presentation.

Monasticism in Western Society: From Marginality to the Establishment and Back. Lester K. Little *62, Director, American Academy in Rome; Dwight W. Morrow Professor, Department of History, Smith College. April 22, 2001

Juan Maldacena
Juan Maldacena *96
Paula Fredriksen *79
Arthur Winfree Peter Bell
Arthur Winfree *70
Peter Bell *64
Elizabeth Bailey Lester Little
Elizabeth Bailey *72
Lester Little *62

Celebrating the centennial of the Graduate School in 2000-2001