Volunteering & Working Toward Social Change
In her 2006 Commencement remarks, President Shirley M. Tilghman encouraged the University's newest alumni to "carry with you the spirit of Princeton and all that this place has aspired to teach you--a determination to follow your passions in service to the common good, an openness to new ideas, and a willingness to engage in civil discourse with integrity and mutual respect."
The list of Princetonians who have made significant contributions in this spirit is long and distinguished, but for every famous name on the list there are many more unsung heroes at work for the betterment of society. Their efforts take place at many levels, from volunteer work for an established organization to launching a new organization addressing the root causes of social problems.