Video: This is Princeton 2009

By Evelyn Tu on March 23, 2009, 5:03 p.m.

The benefit event highlighted the rich arts culture on campus, with performances by University musicians, singers and dancers at Richardson Auditorium.

Princeton University welcomes new students with a variety of orientation activities at the start of each academic year. A video highlighting four events from Opening Day, Sept. 11, explores how the University frames these students' forthcoming academic and social experiences, with an eye toward service in the community and the world.

Video feature: Princeton Freshman Parents Weekend .

After Shelley Slaughter delivered her 17-year-old daughter, Ebony Slaughter-Johnson, to Princeton in early September, it was the first time they had spent more than a week apart. Six weeks later, they were happily reunited at Freshman Parents Weekend.

Events set for Black History Month .

A series of discussions, performances and other events celebrating Black History Month have been scheduled throughout February.

Tribute to folk legend Odetta planned .

A tribute to the late folk singer Odetta will take place Thursday, April 9, featuring a panel discussion at 4:30 p.m. in McCosh 10 and a concert at 8:30 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall.

Arts initiative video .

Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman comments on the University's goal of enabling all students to participate in the arts. A $101 million gift from Peter B. Lewis that established the Peter B. Lewis Center for the Arts already has allowed Princeton to begin increasing the impact of the arts on campus.

Showcasing University talent .

Members of the University community showcased their talent in a benefit performance, "This Is Princeton," Feb. 17 in Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall.