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Summer Reads 2019: What are Princeton professors reading this summer?

Five Princeton professors talk about how the books on their shelves relate to their work and share what’s on their summer reading lists.

‘Reading’ Toni Morrison: Exploring Princeton’s literary icon from page to screen.

Students in two spring courses were immersed in the literary world of Toni Morrison — from her papers, which are housed at Princeton, to learning about her life in the new documentary “Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am,” which delves into her time teaching at Princeton and opens July 12 at the Princeton Garden Theatre.

Academics

‘Physics of Life’ summer school brings students to Princeton for biophysics explorations.

A revolutionary summer school program gives juniors and seniors from around the world a chance to discover the intersections of physics and biology.

Campus Life

University News

Strange warping geometry helps to push scientific boundaries

More farmers, more problems: How smallholder agriculture is threatening the Western Amazon

‘She Roars’ podcast talks to journalist Juliet Eilperin about partisanship, the environment and the news business

Murphy and Petry win awards for excellence in cell biology

Simons Foundation commits $20 million in quest to understand universe’s beginning

Princeton scientists spot two supermassive black holes on collision course with each other

Princeton University, Microsoft issue statements on Supreme Court decision to hear DACA cases.

Princeton University and Microsoft have issued statements on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to review cases regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The Supreme Court announced June 28 that it will hear arguments during its next term.

University News

Questions about Title IX at Princeton? Find info on resources, policies, programs here .

Princeton University has engaged in ongoing and proactive efforts to enhance the effectiveness of our policies and procedures related to Title IX. We also have continued to expand the scope of our resources, as well as our educational and programming initiatives.

University News

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Mindfulness Meditation

Jul 18

Dodge Hall

12:30 p.m.

One hour of Mindfulness Meditation with Dean Matt Weiner for University students, staff, and faculty. A light lunch is provided. Questions? Contact Dean Matt…

Wellness, Featured Event

Summer Film Series: Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)

Jul 18

8:00 p.m.

This year’s selection of outdoor film screenings features romantic comedies set in New York City, inspired by the exhibition Helen Frankenthaler Prints: Seven…

Arts

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra: The Cone Institute Concert

Jul 20

8:00 p.m.

Worship Service with guest preacher, Min. Lauren Whitfield, M.Div.

Jul 21

Chapel

10:00 a.m.

All are welcome to this interdenominational worship service in the University Chapel, led by the dean and the associate dean of religious life and the chapel,…

Religious, Featured Event

Carillon Summer Concert

Jul 21

1:00 p.m.

Join us for a Carillon Concert at the Graduate College, 88 College Road West! Celebrating 27 years of community recitals, the Princeton University Carillon at…

Special Events, Music

Pathways to Entrepreneurship

Jul 24

6:00 p.m.

Princeton Entrepreneurship Council and Princeton Alumni Angels of Greater New York invite you to join fellow Princeton alumni and their guests to the second…

Special Events, Talks

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