Archive – March, 2004
Lecture focuses on weight management, April 13
Posted March 31, 2004; 05:50 p.m.
Princeton University Health Services is sponsoring a lecture on weight management at noon Tuesday, April 13, in 1 Robertson Hall.
The lecture, "A Practical Approach to Weight Management," will be presented by Matt Brzycki, coordinator of r...
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month banquet set, April 2
Posted March 31, 2004; 05:48 p.m.
The opening banquet for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 2, in the Whig Senate Chamber.
The keynote speaker will be Roger Chiang, the director of constituency outreach for the Democratic National...
Senior thesis production to be performed, April 8-10
Posted March 31, 2004; 03:24 p.m.
A senior thesis production called "Spettacolo!" will be presented at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 8-10, in the Matthews Acting Studio at 185 Nassau Street.
The play, written by senior Maura Cody and directed by senior David Bengali...
Theatre Intime presents 'Trestle at Pope Lick Creek,' April 8-10
Posted March 31, 2004; 03:22 p.m.
Theatre Intime will present "The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek," a play by Naomi Wallace, at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 8-10, in Murray-Dodge Hall. A matinee performance also will be held at 2 p.m. on April 10.
The play, which is...
Scholar to speak on Catholic Mass, April 2
Posted March 31, 2004; 03:20 p.m.
Renowned Christian scholar Scott Hahn will deliver a lecture titled "The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 2, in McCosh 50.
Hahn, a professor of theology and scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenvi...
Undergraduates to hold research symposium, March 31, April 3
Posted March 30, 2004; 04:05 p.m.
Undergraduates from across the science and engineering disciplines at Princeton will participate in a student-led research symposium on Wednesday, March 31, and Saturday, April 3.
The Undergraduate Research Symposium is intended to counter a ...
Spirit of Princeton nominations due April 16
Posted March 30, 2004; 08:05 a.m.
Nominations for the ninth annual Spirit of Princeton Awards, which honor undergraduates for their positive contributions to campus life, are due by noon Friday, April 16.
Nomination forms are available online . They can be submitted to th...
Tigerlilies present 'LilJam,' April 3
Posted March 29, 2004; 01:31 p.m.
The Princeton University Tigerlilies , Princeton's oldest all-female a cappella group, will present "LilJam: Sing Anything" at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 3, in Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall.
The show will feature traditional and contem...
Figure Skating Club presents spring show, April 2-3
Posted March 29, 2004; 01:29 p.m.
The Princeton University Figure Skating Club will present its annual spring show, "Ticket to Skate," at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 2-3, at Baker Rink.
The program will include performances by individuals, groups and the synchro...
South Asian cultural show scheduled, April 2
Posted March 29, 2004; 01:27 p.m.
Sangam, the Princeton South Asian Students Association's cultural show, is set for 8 p.m. Friday, April 2, in Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall.
Sangam is intended to showcase the diverse culture of South Asia through musical performances...
Bioengineering society presents panel on careers in biotechnology, April 1
Posted March 29, 2004; 01:23 p.m.
The Princeton Bioengineering Society will present "Biotech Beyond Princeton: A Panel Discussion on Industry Research, Business Management and Public Policy" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 1, in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall.
The panel wil...
Dufka to speak on human rights abuses in Africa, April 1
Posted March 29, 2004; 01:20 p.m.
Corinne Dufka, human rights advocate and researcher, will present a lecture titled "Remembering Rwanda: Africa in Conflict, Yesterday and Today" at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 1, in 2 Robertson Hall.
Dufka, who received a 2003 MacArthur Foundat...
Building Services employees recognized, April 26-30
Posted March 29, 2004; 11:32 a.m.
The week of April 26 been designated as Employee Appreciation Week in building services .
The employees in the department provide janitorial and other support services to academic, administrative and dormitory buildings on both the main an...
Panel to discuss sexual assault responses, April 1
Posted March 29, 2004; 11:31 a.m.
A panel discussion designed to clarify the University's sexual assault response processes is scheduled for noon Thursday, April 1, at the Women's Center, 243 Frist Campus Center.
Panelists will include: Thema-Bryant Davis, coordinator of the ...
Portal launched to better coordinate travel
Posted March 29, 2004; 11:19 a.m.
The treasurer's office has developed a central reservation portal with some Princeton-specific pricing for individuals traveling to or from Princeton on University business. This new program offers tools to decrease costs and provide the wide...
Conference focuses in history and identity of Sicily, April 2-3
Posted March 29, 2004; 10:11 a.m.
A conference on "The Sicilian Mirror: Projections of History and Identity" is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 2-3, on campus.
The event was inspired by "The Manuscript of the Prince," a 2000 film by award-winning director Roberto A...
Rapp, Tilghman to speak on 'genetic citizens,' March 29
Posted March 29, 2004; 12:58 a.m.
Rayna Rapp, professor of anthropology at New York University, will deliver a lecture titled "Genetic Citizens on the Biological Horizon" at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 29, in Betts Auditorium, Architecture Building. Princeton University President Sh...
Films to be screened, April 1-3
Posted March 28, 2004; 11:11 a.m.
The Undergraduate Film Organization will present two films in the coming week.
On Thursday through Saturday, April 1-3, "The Last Samurai" will be shown at 11:15 p.m. in the Frist Film/Performance Theatre. The 2003 film about an American ...
Tilghman to lead ethics discussion, April 8
Posted March 26, 2004; 02:08 p.m.
Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman will lead a discussion on ethics at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 8, in the Mathey College common room. The forum is open to the University community.
The discussion is the fourth in a series of ethics forums ...
Mitchell named vice president at Penn
Posted March 25, 2004; 05:26 p.m.
The University of Pennsylvania has named Joann Mitchell, vice provost for administration at Princeton, as its next vice president and chief of staff, Penn announced Thursday, March 25. Mitchell's appointment will begin July 1, and she will re...
Exhibition marks centennial of Northwest Passage, April 4-Sept. 26
Posted March 25, 2004; 04:55 p.m.
An exhibition documenting the centennial of transit through the Northwest Passage will be on display April 4 through Sept. 26 in Firestone Library's Milberg Gallery.
For 400 years, beginning in the 1500s, explorers sought a navigable channel ...
Scholars gather to honor Nell Painter, April 2-3
Posted March 25, 2004; 04:48 p.m.
Leading African American studies and history scholars will participate in a conference, "Constructing the Past, Creating the Future: The Legacy of Nell Irvin Painter," on Friday and Saturday, April 2-3, in McCosh 10.
The conference is intend...
Conference reconsiders the nation's founders, April 2-3
Posted March 25, 2004; 04:35 p.m.
A conference on "The Sicilian Mirror: Projections of History and Identity" is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 2-3, on campus.
The event was inspired by "The Manuscript of the Prince," a 2000 film by award-winning director Roberto Andň....
Conference reconsiders the nation's founders, April 2-3
Posted March 25, 2004; 04:27 p.m.
The leadership of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton will be re-evaluated by a number of prominent historians during a conference, "Leadership in the Early Republic: Reconsidering Five Key Foun...
Symposium set on U.S.-Latin American relations, April 1.
Posted March 25, 2004; 04:06 p.m.
A "Symposium on U.S.-Latin America Relations: Challenges and Opportunities" is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 1, in 16 Robertson Hall.
Leading the discussion will be Peter Hakim, president, and Michael Shifter, senior fellow and pro...
Survivors discuss 'Memories of Genocide,' March 30
Posted March 25, 2004; 03:54 p.m.
"Memories of Genocide: Survivors' Stories from Rwanda and Poland," featuring two speakers who escaped mass killings in their home countries, is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, in 302 Frist Campus Center.
David Gewirtzman, whose fam...
Symposium set on U.S.-Latin American relations, April 1.
Posted March 25, 2004; 03:50 p.m.
A "Symposium on U.S.-Latin America Relations: Challenges and Opportunities" is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 1, in 16 Robertson Hall.
Leading the discussion will be Peter Hakim, president, and Michael Shifter, senior fellow and pro...
Exhibition showcases furniture designer, April 2-July 11
Posted March 25, 2004; 03:46 p.m.
The Princeton University Art Museum will give the public a rare opportunity to view a selection of Charlotte Perriand's mid-century furniture designs in an exhibition April 2 through July 11.
"Useful Forms: Furniture by Charlotte Perriand" ...
Cuarteto Latinoamericano to perform, April 1 and 3
Posted March 25, 2004; 03:43 p.m.
Cuarteto Latinoamericano, known throughout the world for its advocacy of Mexican chamber music, will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 1, in Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall. The performance will include works by major composers of Latin A...
Atelier events scheduled, March 25-May 6
Posted March 25, 2004; 01:25 p.m.
The Atelier program, which brings guest artists from various media to campus for collaborative courses with Princeton faculty and students, will present four events this spring. All of the following events are free and open to the public:
"T...
O'Donovan to discuss 'International Judgment,' April 1
Posted March 25, 2004; 11:47 a.m.
Oliver O'Donovan, a leading European ethicist, will speak on "International Judgment" at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 1, in 101 McCormick.
O'Donovan, the Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at the University of Oxford and canon of Ch...
Tamamoto to speak on Japan and Iraq, March 31
Posted March 25, 2004; 11:42 a.m.
Masaru Tamamoto, a senior fellow at the World Policy Institute, will present "A Japan That Can Go to War -- A Nightmare Scenario?" at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, in 2 Robertson Hall.
The author of numerous essays on Japanese national ident...
Lecture explores negotiation and gender divide, March 29
Posted March 25, 2004; 11:37 a.m.
A lecture titled "Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide" will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 29, in 16 Robertson Hall.
The speakers will be Linda Babcock and Sara Laschever, authors of a book on the same topic published...
Retired U.N. official to discuss 'present confusion,' March 30
Posted March 25, 2004; 11:17 a.m.
Sir Brian Urquhart, who was affiliated with the United Nations for some 40 years, will speak on "The United Nations and the Present Confusion" at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall.
Retired as an undersecretary-...
Irish director to discuss films, March 26
Posted March 24, 2004; 11:21 a.m.
Irish director Pat Murphy will discuss her films at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 26, in the Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St. A retrospective of three of her films also will be shown: "Ann Devlin" (1984) at 1 p.m., "Nora" (2000) at 3 p.m. and "Mae...
Black Arts Company presents variety show, March 26
Posted March 24, 2004; 11:20 a.m.
The Black Arts Company will present a variety show, "Don't Be a Menace to New South While Drinking Your Snapple in Frist," at 8 p.m. Friday, March 26, in Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall.
The show will combine hip-hop dance performances ...
Discussion planned on 'Guns and Charity,' March 25
Posted March 24, 2004; 09:13 a.m.
A panel discussion on "Guns and Charity: Civil-Military Relations in Humanitarian Operations" is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in 302 Frist.
Participants will explore the relationship between humanitarian relief organizations a...
Festival features South Asian films through March 28
Posted March 24, 2004; 12:47 a.m.
A series of films from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal are being shown through Sunday, March 28, in the Frist Campus Center. The event is being sponsored by Drishti, a student group dedicated to discussions about South Asian issues. A comp...
Whig-Clio members debate gay marriage, March 25
Posted March 23, 2004; 01:44 p.m.
Members of the American Whig-Cliosophic Society will debate legal issues regarding gay marriage at 10 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in the Whig Hall Senate Chamber.
The debate is open to the public, and audience participation is welcome. Refre...
Slaughter to speak on ethics, March 25
Posted March 23, 2004; 01:43 p.m.
Anne-Marie Slaughter , dean of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, will lead a discussion on ethics at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in the Forbes College café.
The discussion is the third in a series of ethics forum...
Forum on race and sexual orientation set for March 24
Posted March 23, 2004; 01:41 p.m.
"Keeping It Real: A Forum on Race and Sexual Orientation at Princeton" will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, in Multipurpose Room B in the Frist Campus Center.
The forum is sponsored by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) St...
University switches to recycled paper
Posted March 22, 2004; 11:20 a.m.
The University will begin using 100 percent recycled paper for all general office needs as of April 1.
The new policy was formulated by the Princeton Environmental Oversight Committee , established by President Tilghman in April 2002 to mo...
Films to be screened, March 25-27
Posted March 21, 2004; 01:57 p.m.
The Undergraduate Film Organization will present two films in the coming week.
On Thursday through Saturday, March 25-27, "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" will be shown at 11:15 p.m. in the Frist Film/Performance Theatre....
Discussion planned on 'opting out,' March 23
Posted March 21, 2004; 01:53 p.m.
A discussion on "The Opt Out Revolution: Are Women Choosing to Leave the Workforce?" is planned for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, in 307 Frist Campus Center.
Earlier this year, Princeton alumna Lisa Belkin wrote a piece for The New York Times...
Cotsen Players to perform 'Sir Gawain,' March 26-28
Posted March 19, 2004; 02:04 p.m.
The Cotsen Players, a Princeton student performance company, will stage "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" Friday through Sunday, March 26-28, at the Cotsen Children's Library. Performance times are 7 p.m. March 26, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. March 27 and...
Naacho dance troupe to perform, March 25-27
Posted March 19, 2004; 02:01 p.m.
The student dance troupe Naacho will perform "Ishq" (Love) at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 25-27, at the Frist Campus Center theater.
"Ishq" will showcase a variety of Indian dance styles, including pieces from "Bollywood" film...
Post-Zwicker named science education head at PPPL
Posted March 19, 2004; 02:00 p.m.
Andrew Post-Zwicker has been appointed head of the science education program at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory .
Post-Zwicker joined PPPL's science education program in 1997 as a senior program leader and became lead scientist fo...
Lippincott returns for concert at chapel, March 27
Posted March 19, 2004; 01:14 p.m.
Former Principal University Organist Joan Lippincott will return to the University Chapel for a concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 27.
Her program is titled "Sinfonia," after her popular recording of the same name. She has taken organ obbligat...
Conference focuses on 'Opera and Society,' March 26-27
Posted March 19, 2004; 01:09 p.m.
A conference on "Opera and Society" is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 26-27, on campus. Most events will take place in Taplin Auditorium, Fine Hall.
Musicologists and historians from Europe and America will present 18 papers and co...
Relationships key to Orefice's recipe for success
Posted March 19, 2004; 09:57 a.m.
On his second day of work as Princeton's dining services director in November 1992, Stu Orefice had breakfast with legendary Tigers basketball coach Pete Carril, who challenged him to improve the food service at the University.
That season, t...
Snow delays opening until 10 a.m. for non-critical staff, March 19
Posted March 19, 2004; 05:26 a.m.
Due to snowfall, Princeton University has delayed its openinguntil 10 a.m. Friday, March 19, for non-critical support personnel.Critical employees are expected to report at their normal hours, according to Donald Reichling, associate director of p...
Snow delays opening until 10 a.m. for non-critical staff, March 19
Posted March 19, 2004; 05:24 a.m.
Due to snowfall, Princeton University has delayed its opening until 10 a.m. Friday, March 19, for non-critical support personnel. Critical employees are expected to report at their normal hours, according to Donald Reichling, associate director ...
Workshop set on healing after rape, April 2
Posted March 18, 2004; 10:36 p.m.
A multimedia performance, "A Long Walk Home: A Story of a Rape Survivor," will be presented at 4 p.m. Friday, April 2, in the East Room of Murray-Dodge Hall.
Sisters Scheherazade and Salamishah Tillet founded A Long Walk Home Inc. in 2000 to...
Ph.D. programs in architecture examined, April 2-3
Posted March 18, 2004; 10:34 p.m.
A conference on "Discipline Building: A Short History of the Ph.D. in Architecture" is set for Friday and Saturday, April 2-3, in Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture.
The event will run from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday and from 9:30 a...
'Upbeat' to be performed March 27
Posted March 17, 2004; 10:15 p.m.
"Upbeat," a play written and directed by Princeton staff member Thema Bryant-Davis, will be performed at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at the Forbes College Black Box theater. Admission is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Doors ...
Linux expert to deliver lecture, March 22
Posted March 17, 2004; 10:03 p.m.
Jon Hall, an expert on the Linux computer operating system, will discuss its impact on computer use in government, business and education at 5 p.m. Monday, March 22, in 6 Friend Center.
Hall is the executive director of Linux International, a...
'Branching Out' conference set for March 19-21
Posted March 17, 2004; 09:59 p.m.
"Branching Out: An Investigation of Diasporic Studies," a conference organized by undergraduates to allow students to present original independent work, is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, March 19-21, at three locations on campus.
Sessio...
Conference planned on recurrent debt, March 26
Posted March 17, 2004; 05:06 p.m.
World Politics, a quarterly journal of international relations, will present a conference on "The Political Economy of Recurrent Debt" beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, March 26, in 2 Robertson Hall.
Sponsored by the Princeton Institute for Interna...
Egyptian-American human rights activist to speak, March 26
Posted March 17, 2004; 05:02 p.m.
Saad Eddin Ibrahim, an Egyptian-American human rights activist who was a political prisoner in Egypt, will speak at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 26, in 1 Robertson Hall. He will present "Seven Reasons for Hope in the Contemporary Arab World."
A ...
U-Store sponsors author events, May 12-29
Posted March 17, 2004; 04:59 p.m.
The University Store is sponsoring a number of events in the late spring featuring authors with Princeton connections or those of interest to the University community.
The authors usually present a short talk at the store, answer questions fr...
Evnin Lecturer looks at bioterrorism threat, March 25
Posted March 17, 2004; 04:35 p.m.
A talk on "Facing the Growing Threat of Bioterrorism" will inaugurate the 2004 Evnin Lecture Series at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in Reynolds Auditorium, McDonnell Hall.
Steven Block, a biophysicist from Stanford University, will present the...
Saul to speak on end of globalization, March 24
Posted March 17, 2004; 04:29 p.m.
Canadian essayist and novelist John Ralston Saul will discuss "The End of Globalization and the Resurgence of the Nation-State" at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, in 16 Robertson Hall.
Saul is the author of several nonfiction works on politic...
Speaker to give European view of rural policies, March 23
Posted March 17, 2004; 04:14 p.m.
A lecture on "The Challenges of Setting Rural Policies: A European Perspective" is set for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, in 16 Robertson Hall.
Richard Wakeford, chief executive of the United Kingdom's Countryside Agency, will speak. He was nam...
Video screened on abusive relationships, March 23
Posted March 17, 2004; 04:11 p.m.
A video screening and discussion on women's same sex abusive relationships is scheduled for noon Tuesday, March 23, in Frist Campus Center Multipurpose Room A.
The video, "My Girlfriend Did It," examines the impact of oppression when addres...
Lecture set on biotechnology and capitalism in America, March 22
Posted March 17, 2004; 03:56 p.m.
Eric Cohen, director of the Ethics and Public Policy Center's Project on Biotechnology and American Democracy, will speak on "Biotechnology in America and the Spirit of American Capitalism" at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 22, in 104 Computer Science...
International Festival celebrates 30th anniversary, March 28-April 3
Posted March 17, 2004; 03:48 p.m.
The International Festival will observe its 30th anniversary this year with a film festival Sunday through Friday, March 28-April 2, and a full-day celebration on Saturday, April 3.
The film festival, to be held in 302 Frist Campus Center and...
Princeton vs. Texas game airing at Frist, March 18
Posted March 16, 2004; 05:20 p.m.
Campus community members can head to the Frist Campus Center to watch the Princeton men's basketball team face the University of Texas in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. EST Thursday, March 18.
The ga...
Tilghman to lead conversation on University future, March 22
Posted March 12, 2004; 04:41 p.m.
President Shirley M. Tilghman will use part of the next Council of the Princeton University Community meeting on Monday, March 22, to lead a conversation on upcoming projects, events, challenges and opportunities.
The meeting begins at 4...
Dutch prime minister to discuss E.U. ties with U.S., March 15
Posted March 12, 2004; 01:04 p.m.
The prime minister of the Netherlands, Jan Peter Balkenende, will speak about the need for cooperation between the European Union and the United States at 4 p.m. Monday, March 15, in 16 Robertson Hall.
The Netherlands will assume the presiden...
Lovin, Hauerwas to speak on Niebuhr, March 25
Posted March 11, 2004; 05:12 p.m.
Two prominent contemporary theological ethicists will present a symposium on Reinhold Niebuhr and public theology at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in McCosh 10.
Robin Lovin, the Cary Maguire University Professor of Ethics at Southern Methodis...
Gates, Friedman to examine black-Jewish relations, March 23
Posted March 11, 2004; 05:11 p.m.
Two of the most prominent figures in ethnic studies, Henry Louis Gates Jr. of Harvard University and Murray Friedman of Temple University, will examine the relationship between African Americans and Jewish Americans in a discussion scheduled for...
Lecturer Weekman speaks from experience
Posted March 11, 2004; 01:34 p.m.
When students walked into chemical engineering 442 one Monday, the person standing at the front of the class was not their professor.
"Did Chris tell you I'd be here today?" asked the trim, white-haired man, referring to their regular teacher...
Exhibition features Picture Bible, March 6-June 6
Posted March 11, 2004; 11:56 a.m.
The University Art Museum is bringing the Middle Ages to life with its presentation of "The Book of Kings: Art, War and the Morgan Library's Medieval Picture Bible" on view through June 6.
The Picture Bible one of the greatest illuminated...
Tournament-bound Tigers top Penn in OT
Posted March 10, 2004; 10:03 a.m.
The Princeton men's basketball team avenged its only Ivy League loss this season by defeating the University of Pennsylvania, 76-70, in an overtime thriller Tuesday, March 9, in Philadelphia.
The Tigers clinched the Ivy League title three day...
Passion for the arts drives Humanities Council director
Posted March 8, 2004; 11:18 a.m.
Three weeks after Carol Rigolot arrived on Princeton's campus in 1974, she discovered the perfect job.
Now celebrating her 26th year as executive director of the Council of the Humanities, she approaches her work with the same vigor and dedic...
Physicist to discuss shuttle accident, March 18
Posted March 5, 2004; 04:53 p.m.
Physicist and Nobel laureate Douglas Osheroff will discuss the Columbia space shuttle disaster and his role on the accident investigation board at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, in A10 Jadwin. The colloquium, "Understanding the Columbia Shuttle A...
Banks, Twichell to read from their work, March 10
Posted March 5, 2004; 04:44 p.m.
Married authors Russell Banks and Chase Twichell will read from their work at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, in the Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St.
Banks, who taught in Princeton's Creative Writing Program from 1982 to 1998, is a prolif...
Podesta to speak on 'View from the Executive Branch,' March 10
Posted March 5, 2004; 03:19 p.m.
John Podesta, former chief of staff to President Clinton, will present "A View From the Executive Branch" at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall.
Podesta, currently a visiting professor of law at Georgetown Uni...
Seven receive Sloan Foundation fellowships
Posted March 5, 2004; 02:28 p.m.
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has selected seven Princeton faculty members to receive its annual research fellowships.
The fellowships are among 116 the foundation awarded to young university faculty members in the fields of chemistry, compu...
School engineers strategic plan from wide input
Posted March 5, 2004; 01:29 p.m.
In an effort to launch their academic enterprise into the very highest national ranks, leaders at Princeton's School of Engineering and Applied Science have held 11 two-day workshops, taken ideas from nearly 800 participants, brainstormed with o...
Health Services notifies campus of possible meningitis exposure, March 4
Posted March 4, 2004; 07:27 p.m.
Princeton University Health Services has contacted campus community members who were in close contact last month with a visitor to campus who has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.
The visitor, a high school student from the Boston are...
Health Services notifies campus of possible meningitis exposure, March 4
Posted March 4, 2004; 07:26 p.m.
Princeton University Health Services has contacted campus community members who were in close contact last month with a visitor to campus who has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.
The visitor, a high school student from the Boston are...
Jon Stewart to be Class Day speaker
Posted March 4, 2004; 05:41 p.m.
Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," has been selected to deliver the keynote address at the Class Day 2004 ceremony on Monday, May 31.
Stewart was selected by leaders of the senior class from among numerous nominees sugge...
Documentary screened on inner city ministry, March 9
Posted March 4, 2004; 05:30 p.m.
"God and the Inner City," a one-hour documentary about the struggles of the Rev. Gene Rivers and others who battle crime in inner cities, will be screened at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, in 104 Computer Science Building. Michael Pack, executive prod...
Panel to focus on immigration policy, March 9
Posted March 4, 2004; 05:20 p.m.
A panel discussion on "Immigration Policy: The DREAM Act and Access to Higher Education" is set for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall.
The panelists will focus on the Development, Relief and Education for Alien ...
Lecture planned on Taiwan, March 9
Posted March 4, 2004; 05:13 p.m.
A lecture titled "Taiwan Presidential Platforms and Mainland Reactions" will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, in 16 Robertson Hall.
Speaking will be Derek Mitchell, senior fellow for Asia in the International Security Program at t...
Chang-rae Lee to read from his new novel, March 8
Posted March 4, 2004; 05:08 p.m.
Novelist Chang-rae Lee will read from his new book, "Aloft," at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 8, in the Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St.
Lee, a professor in the Council of the Humanities and the Program in Creative Writing, is the author of t...
Urban faith communities explored in lecture, March 6
Posted March 3, 2004; 05:01 p.m.
A lecture on "The New Political Vision of Urban Faith Communities in the United States" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6, in the Whig Hall Senate Chamber.
Catherine Wilson, a postdoctoral fellow in political science and resea...
Video game conference set for March 6
Posted March 3, 2004; 02:36 p.m.
"Form, Culture and Video Game Criticism," a conference examining the nascent field of video game studies, is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. Saturday, March 6, in McCosh 28.
Presentation topics will include "Combat in Context," "Electr...
Triangle Club presents free show, March 7
Posted March 2, 2004; 05:33 p.m.
The Triangle Club will present "The Best of Triangle," featuring material from the 1930s to the present, at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 7, in the Murray-Dodge Hall theater. Admission is free.
The musical comedy troupe will bring its "Best of Tria...
Films to be screened, March 4-6
Posted March 1, 2004; 04:15 p.m.
The Undergraduate Film Organization will present two films in the coming week.
On Thursday through Saturday, March 4-6, "Shattered Glass" will be shown at 11:15 p.m. in the Frist Film/Performance Theatre. The 2003 drama tells the story of...
Lunch discussion focuses on trafficking of women, March 4
Posted March 1, 2004; 04:13 p.m.
Two students from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs will lead a discussion on "Trafficking of Women" at noon Thursday, March 4, in the Women's Center, 243 Frist Campus Center.
Freshman Alexandra Day and graduate s...
Panel to look at 'Athletics and Aesthetics,' March 10
Posted March 1, 2004; 04:11 p.m.
A panel discussion on "Athletics and Aesthetics" is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, in Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture.
The speakers are expected to focus on stadiums, fascist bodies, athletic events and the corporal pol...
Initiative seeks to emphasize range of majors
Posted March 1, 2004; 11:13 a.m.
Undergraduates at Princeton can choose from among 34 departments when deciding on a major. However, nearly half of today's juniors and seniors concentrate in just five departments.
An initiative to analyze this lopsided representation and to ...