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Lectures & panel discussions
CONSTITUTION
DAY LECTURE:
HOW SMALL EMERGENCIES UNDERMINE BIG CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES
Monday, Sept. 21, 4:30 PM
Friend 101
Lecture by Kim
Lane Scheppele, Laurance
S. Rockefeller Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs and the University
Center for Human Values and Director of the Program in Law and Public
Affairs. With comments by Deborah Pearlstein, Associate Research Scholar,
Woodrow Wilson School and Visiting Faculty Fellow, University of
Pennsylvania Law School, and George Kateb,
William Nelson Cromwell Professor Of Politics, Emeritus. Presented by the
Program in American Studies, the Program in Law and Public Affairs, the
James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, and the Office
of the Provost.
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PEOPLES’ PEACE: ’TWO-STATE SOLUTION,’ TWO ROADS NOT TAKEN
Monday, Sept. 21, 7:30 PM
Jones 202
Lecture (in
Hebrew) by Uriel Abulof,
Tel Aviv University. Sponsored by the Department and Program in Near
Eastern Studies.
THE
EUROPEAN UNION: FROM LOCAL PLAYER TO GLOBAL ACTOR
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 4:30–6 PM
Robertson 016
Lecture by Péter Balázs, Hungary's
minister of foreign affairs. Sponsored by the Woodrow Wilson School of Public
and International Affairs.
BUILDING
GLOBAL PEACE: TURKISH REGIONAL FOREIGN POLICY
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 4–5:30 PM
Richardson Auditorium
Major policy
address by Recep Tayyip
Erdogan, prime minister of Turkey. Sponsored by
the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Free ticket
required: A limited number of tickets will be available for members of the
public on a first-come, first-served basis at the Richardson Auditorium box
office on Monday, Sept. 21 from 6 to 8 PM. A government-issued photo ID is
required to obtain a ticket, with a maximum of two tickets per person.
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Events
SUSTAINABILITY
AND THE OBAMA STIMULUS AGENDA:
ENGAGING AND CONNECTING WITH GOVERNMENT
Friday, Sept. 18, 8 AM–1 PM
Robertson, Dodds Auditorium
Issues of
sustainability and the environment are being recognized and addressed
globally and nationally, but state and local actions will more than likely
provide many of the solutions to these problems. Conference keynote speaker: former N.J.
Gov. James Florio. Space is limited; to register: Space is limited please
register at http://www.princeton.edu/prior/events/conferences/sustainability-and-the-ob/index.xml.
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES FAIR
Friday, Sept. 18, Noon–3 PM
Dillon Gym
An opportunity to
learn about civic engagement student groups and other opportunities available
through the Pace Center. More than 280 student groups will offer
information about their goals and activities.
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INAUGURAL
BUTLER/WILSON 5K
Saturday, Sept. 19, 9:30–11:30 AM
Start: New Butler Quad (between Elm Road and New Butler)
To celebrate
the opening of New Butler and the renovated Wu/Wilcox dining hall, Butler
and Wilson Colleges are hosting a 5k race with proceeds benefiting the
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. To volunteer: email Scott at jbreunig@Princeton.edu. To preregister to run: www.princeton.edu/~run/butler5k. (Those who
preregister are guaranteed a free T-shirt.)
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COMMUNITY
HOUSE 40TH ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF CELEBRATION, GRAND OPENING AND OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, Sept. 19, times below
New Carl A. Fields Center, 58 Prospect Ave.
1 PM: Keynote
speaker John Mavros ’71, Community House
co-founder. 1:30 PM: Building tours, volunteer recruitment, and program
registration. 2 PM: Reception. Celebrate 40 years of Community House at
Princeton and learn about opportunities to volunteer in the Princeton
Regional School District.
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NES
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES: PROPAGANDA IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Monday, Sept.21, Noon–1:20 PM
Jones 202
With Bernard
Lewis, Cleveland E. Dodge Professor of Near Eastern Studies, Emeritus.
Sponsored by the Dept. & Program in Near Eastern Studies.
COMMUNITY
HOUSE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6–9 PM
Carl A. Fields Center, 58 Prospect St.
Community House
will partner with the Program in Teacher Preparation and the Princeton
Regional Schools to provide valuable training for mentoring adolescents and
being an effective tutor. Dinner will be provided.
GREENING
PRINCETON FARMERS’ MARKET
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 11 AM–3 PM
Firestone Plaza
The Greening
Princeton farmers' market is a grower/producer market where all of the
vendors make or grow what they sell, including farm fresh seasonal produce,
naturally raised meats and other artisanal goods. It features weekly live
music, as well as tables with nutrition information, sustainability
initiatives at Princeton and dedicated student volunteers to keep the
operation running smoothly. Through Oct. 27.
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STUDENT
VOLUNTEERS COUNCIL (SVC) OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 4:30–6:30 PM
Firestone Plaza (rain location: Frist 100
Level)
Free
refreshments and an opportunity to learn more about more than 40
volunteer opportunities sponsored by the Student Volunteers Council
(SVC). For information: www.princeton.edu/svc or svc@princeton.edu.
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SCIENCE
IN SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7–8 PM
Frist 307
Science in Society
is Princeton University’s science and science policy journal. Anyone
interested in writing, editing, design/layout, and business administration
is welcome.
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Internships & fellowships
HERBERT
SCOVILLE JR. PEACE FELLOWSHIP
Application Deadline: Oct. 5
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship provides college
graduates the opportunity to work in Washington, D.C., with a
public-interest organization focusing on arms control and international
security issues. The fellowship lasts from six to nine months and provides
a stipend, health insurance, and travel costs to Washington. All U.S.
citizens, and foreign nationals residing in the United States, are eligible
to apply; non-U.S. citizens living outside of the United States are not.
For information: www.scoville.org.
NJPIRG
ENERGY SERVICE CORPS INTERNSHIPS
Energy Corps is a
joint project between NJPIRG (New Jersey Public Interest Research Group),
AmeriCorps, and Princeton with the purpose of educating and engaging
Princeton students and community members about energy efficiency through
community education, K-12 education, energy auditing, and weatherizing
projects this semester. Opportunities include Media Coordinator,
Weatherization Project Cooordinator, Internet
Organizer, and more. The average commitment is about 10 hours a week.
Projects take place on campus as well as in the Princeton community and in
Trenton. For information: Daniel Brookshire, daniel@njpirgstudents.org.
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Other opportunities
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BREAKOUT
PRINCETON CIVIC ACTION TRIPS
Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 1, 5 PM
Breakout
Princeton Civic Action Trips are week-long opportunities to learn about
and take action on important public issues will over Fall Break. Fall 2009
trips include: Music outreach in Philadelphia, community mental health
services in New York City, Deaf education in Washington, D.C., mass
incarceration in New York and New Jersey, the rule of law on the Pine
Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, and green design in Greensburg, Kans.
Full descriptions of all trips and a link to the online application will
be posted Thursday afternoon: pace.princeton.edu/breakout.
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HIGH
MEADOWS SUSTAINABILITY FUND
Info session: Monday, Sept. 21, 4–5 PM
Frist Class of '52 Room
Proposal Due Date: Thursday, Oct. 22
This fund, which
is made possible by a gift from Carl and Judy Ferenbach,
was created to accelerate sustainability efforts in research, education and
civic engagement, as outlined in the Princeton Sustainability Plan (www.princeton.edu/sustainability). This fall, only civic
engagement proposals will be reviewed; academic and research proposals (and
a second round of civic engagement proposals) will be accepted in January
2010. Any campus community member (student, faculty, or staff) can apply
with appropriate endorsement from home department, office, faculty sponsor,
or, in the case of student projects, the Office of Sustainability. For more
information about the fund application process: http://www.princeton.edu/sustainability.
INTERNATIONAL
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2–4 PM
Twist, 84 Nassau St. (next to the Bank of America in front of FitzRandolph Gate)
An opportunity
for international students to meet with the members of the ISAP board and
other international students at Twist. The organizers recommend budgeting
around $5 for Twist frozen yogurt, though prices may vary.
EAT
AND MEET: PRINCETON’S AFRICA DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
Friday, Sept. 18, 6–6:30 PM
Whitman College Dining Hall
A casual dinner
meeting to catch-up on an exciting summer with the Davis 100 Projects for
Peace team in Ethiopia. Ideas for action in the coming term and the spring
conference on higher education in Africa will also be discussed.
VOLUNTEER
TUTORS FOR PRISONER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Petey Greene Prisoner Assistance Program is looking for
Princeton undergraduate and graduate students to tutor and, in some cases,
to teach inmates. Volunteers will also learn more about life in a prison.
Participants will be expected to make a commitment of three hours on one
day per week. Orientation, training, and transportation to and from the New
Jersey correctional facility will be provided. Interested volunteers should
send an email to jfarrin@nyct.net stating their interest in being part of
this important program. A meeting to learn more about the program, and to
sign up if interested, will be held the week of Sept. 21. Details will be
sent to all who email the Pace Center as indicated above. For more
information about the program: pace.princeton.edu/prisoneducation.
VOLUNTEER
WEBMASTER FOR PRISONER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Petey Greene Prisoner Assistance Program needs a
volunteer webmaster to set up a simple informational site describing the
mission of the organization and providing informational and training
materials as well as schedules. Interested students should send a resume
with web-design experience and a brief cover letter to jfarrin@nyct.net.
For more information about the program: pace.princeton.edu/prisoneducation.
NJPIRG
NEW VOTERS PROJECT
The New Voters
Project seeks to encourage students to participate in the voting process
and take part in political discussion. This fall, there are internships and
volunteer opportunities with positions including general Campaign
Coordinators, Voter Registration Coordinators, and Media Coordinators.
Interns take on diverse leadership roles in the New Voters Campaign based
on personal interests and actively engage fellow students on the importance
of youth voting. To sign up for one of the info sessions, which take place
Monday through Friday in the Frist 100 level at
11 AM and 4 and 7 PM: Aimee Lim, aimee@njpirgstudents.org.
MEMORY
WALK
Sunday, Oct. 11
Education Testing Service (ETS), Rosedale Road, Princeton
Walk to raise
awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support, and research, benefiting
the Alzheimer's Association. Student walkers and teams welcome. For
information: http://www.alz.org/memorywalk/team.asp
or Jeri Bogan Zielinski, 609-734-1012 or JBogan-Zielinski@ets.org.
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