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What I think: John McPhee

John McPhee, a Ferris Professor of Journalism in Residence, reflects on his writing process, what he learns from students and the creative nonfiction course he has taught at Princeton for 40 years. His 32nd book, "Draft No. 4," was published Sept. 5.

Four-day festival to celebrate opening of the Lewis Arts complex.

Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts and Department of Music will celebrate the opening of the new Lewis Arts complex with a Festival of the Arts Oct. 5 through 8, open to the public.

University News

Eisgruber emphasizes pluralism and the art of disagreement at Opening Exercises.

Emphasizing the value of pluralism and the importance of independent thinking, Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber welcomed the Class of 2021 on Sunday, Sept. 10, during Opening Exercises marking the start of the academic year.

Campus Life

University News

University opens new child care center

Keohane receives Balzan Prize for international relations

Graduate School orientation focuses on academic success, community

Classes back in session

University extends, makes standard access hours to campus academic buildings

Students honored at Opening Exercises

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Princeton University Orchestra: Balancing arts and academics.

Students majoring in subjects ranging from computer science to history perform in the Princeton University Orchestra, a student ensemble that has been led by conductor Michael Pratt for the last 40 years.

Campus Life

Princeton continues to support graduate student imprisoned in Iran.

Princeton University issued the following statement Thursday, Aug. 17, regarding Xiyue Wang, a Princeton graduate student conducting dissertation research in Iran who was sentenced to 10 years in prison after having been accused of espionage.

University News

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Designing the Lewis Center for the Arts

Sep 19

10:00 a.m.

An exhibition by Steven Holl Architects of concept drawings, models and construction details showing the working process that led to the realization of the new…

Arts, Exhibitions

Transient Effects: The Solar Eclipses and Celestial Landscapes of Howard Russell Butler

Sep 19

10:00 a.m.

This exhibition brings together experts from the sciences and art history to present the history of Butler’s unique paintings and the story of the artist who…

Arts, Exhibitions

Geosciences/PEI Faculty Seminar Series:

Sep 19

Guyot Hall

12:30 p.m.

Daniel Rubenstein, Class of 1877 Professor of Zoology, Director of the Program in Environmental Studies, "Horses, Zebras and Asses: What Their Behavioral…

Talks, Geosciences

Welcome Back BBQ

Sep 19

Frist Campus Center

4:00 p.m.

The Welcome Back BBQ is a great chance to meet people, catch up with friends, meet LGBTQIA campus leaders, and enjoy our fabulous cookout. As is true for all…

Special Events

"Farewell My Concubine" Chinese Opera Performance and Q&A

Sep 19

Alexander Hall

7:00 p.m.

Arts

Application Deadline for Fellowships

Sep 19

11:55 p.m.

Apply for 2018-19 Hodder Fellowships and 2018-20 Princeton Arts Fellowships by Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Arts, Centers

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Denise Applewhite, University Photographer, teaching at STEM camp

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