Faculty, staff invited to explore instant classics Faculty and staff members can join alumni this fall in exploring the latest works of contemporary fiction in the comfort of their own homes. The Princeton Alumni Council is offering a course titled, "Instant Classics of Contemporary Fiction: What Makes the Cut, and Why." Each household that enrolls receives readings, lectures on tape and access to an e-mail discussion group. Those who wish to pursue their studies further can attend optional lectures, precepts and films on campus for an additional fee. Leading this fall's course is Elaine Showalter, the Avalon Foundation Professor of the Humanities and Professor of English. She will guide participants through works ranging from Anthony Burgess' "A Clockwork Orange" to J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Participants can sign up at any time, but the e-mail discussion group is scheduled to begin later this month. The cost is $80 per household. For more information or to register, call Kathy Doyle in the Alumni Council office at 258-3573, e-mail <mailto:doyle@princeton.edu> or visit the course Web site <http://alumni.princeton.edu/alumnistudies>.		September 25, 2000 Vol. 90, No. 3 previous   archives   next Contents • Message in a bottle • Air mail not so easy [sidebar] • Program pairs local teachers with scientists • $12 million gift establishes institute • Officers bond on beat (& crime stats) • People / Spotlight • Versatility is key for organist • Concert series builds on construction theme [sidebar] • By the numbers • Calendar of events • Faculty, staff invited to explore instant classics • IOC turns Games to gold • Renovated theater debuts • Nassau notes The Bulletin is published weekly during the academic year, except during University breaks and exam weeks, by the Office of Communications, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544. Permission is given to adapt, reprint or excerpt material from the Bulletin for use in other media. Deadline. In general, the copy deadline for each issue is the Friday 10 days in advance of the Monday cover date. The deadline for the Bulletin that covers Oct. 9-15 is Friday, Sept. 29. A complete publication schedule is available at deadlines. Subscriptions. The Bulletin is distributed free to faculty, staff and students. Others may subscribe to the Bulletin for $24 for the academic year (half price for current Princeton parents and people over 65). Send a check to Office of Communications, Stanhope Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544. Editor: Ruth Stevens Staff writer: Yvonne Chiu Hays Calendar editor: Carolyn Geller Contributing writers: Marilyn Marks, Steven Schultz Photographer: Denise Applewhite Design: Mahlon Lovett, Laurel Masten Cantor Web edition: Mahlon Lovett