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Summer Reads 2021: What are Princeton professors reading — and listening to — this summer?

Six Princeton professors talk about how the books on their shelves relate to their research and teaching, and share the books, audio books and podcasts on their summer reading lists.

Jamal named next dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.

Amaney Jamal, the Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Politics and director of the Mamdouha S. Bobst Center for Peace and Justice, has been named dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA). Her appointment is effective Sept. 1.

University News

Princeton chemists discover a key to greener food production.

Princeton University's Paul Chirik and his research team have found the vital first step toward creating fertilizer without generating tons upon tons of carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas. Their work could be the key to ending world food scarcity in a carbon-neutral way.

Innovation

#TigersInTokyo

Meet the athletes competing in the games; see the medal count, the schedule and more.

Visit Go Princeton Tigers

University News

'Less than 1% probability' that Earth’s energy imbalance increase occurred naturally, say Princeton and GFDL scientists

Projects that blaze new trails in research will receive Dean for Research Innovation funding

Princeton partners with state authority to support diverse-owned financial firms and provide new investment options for college and universities in New Jersey

Fung Global Fellows to focus on ‘Sustainable Futures’

Teaching a pandemic in real time, part 2

Colburn to step down as VP for communications and public affairs, join University of California system as SVP for external relations

An update on Princeton’s ongoing efforts to address systemic racism.

Last summer, the University announced an initiative to address America’s record of structural inequality and racism as well as Princeton’s place in that history. Now, the University is providing an interim update on these ongoing efforts. An annual report will be released this fall.

Diversity & Inclusion

Trustee-level ad hoc committee develops principles to govern decisions about naming, renaming and changing iconography .

The principles on naming and renaming will govern questions about when and under what circumstances it might be appropriate for the University to remove or contextualize the names and representations of individuals present on Princeton's campus.

Diversity & Inclusion

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Upcoming Virtual Events

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Weekly Meditation - Virtual Event

Aug 5

12:30 p.m.

All are welcome to join this weekly meditation led by Dean Matt Weiner, Associate Dean of Religious Life. The link for this event is here. Meditation starts at…

Special Events, Wellness

Guided Listening: Medieval Music and Art

Aug 5

5:30 p.m.

Join us for an exploration of artworks from the medieval collection as you listen to a selection of medieval music recorded by Early Music Princeton (EMP)…

Arts

30 Minutes Towards Better Bibliographies and Footnotes! (online)

Aug 6

11:00 a.m.

This 30-minute workshop will focus on Zotero, but will also briefly introduce you to other similar tools, including Mendeley and Endnote. We will cover setting…

Community, Workshops

Online Jummah Gathering - Virtual Event

Aug 6

1:00 p.m.

Join our Jummah Gathering - listen to a recitation of Surah Kahf, a spiritual reminder, a communal supplication, soulful chanting, and call to prayer. (1 hr,…

Special Events, Religious

Sunday Chapel Worship Service - Virtual Event

Aug 8

8:00 a.m.

Please join us online each Sunday during the summer for the Chapel Worship Service with an amazing list of guest preachers! The services have magnificent music…

Special Events, Religious

Weekday Meditation with Dean Matthew Weiner - Virtual Event

Aug 9

4:00 p.m.

All are welcome to join us for a ten minute mediation each weekday (Monday - Friday) lead by Dean Matt Weiner, Associate Dean of Religious Life. Please…

Special Events, Wellness

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