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Summer Reads 2023

Six Princeton professors share what's on their reading lists. Dean of the Faculty Gene Jarrett has queued up the tale of a historic mutiny, along with Maria Ressa's "How to Stand Up to a Dictator." Religion scholar Elaine Pagels is reflecting on hummingbirds. One of our contributors took a book tip from "LeVar Burton Reads" — find out who.

President Eisgruber’s statement on the Supreme Court affirmative action decision.

“While today’s decision will make our work more difficult, we will work vigorously to preserve—and, indeed, grow—the diversity of our community while fully respecting the law as announced today,” President Christopher L. Eisgruber wrote in a message to the University community. Read the full statement here.

University News

Shane Campbell-Staton is showing the world how human activity is shaping evolution right now.

The Princeton professor's research follows elephants, wolves and urban lizards. He hosts the new PBS series, "Human Footprint," premiering July 5.

Research

Two students and a faculty member at work

#VentureForward

Through the Venture Forward campaign, Princeton is making audacious bets on talent and potential that will have a transformative impact on the future of humanity.

Dare to Venture

University News

Track and field coach Fred Samara retiring after 46 years at Princeton

Princeton's 5th PCI Symposium packs the house for a new round of blue-sky thinking and collaboration

Six elected to Princeton Board of Trustees

Melissa Lane to give distinguished lecture series at London's Gresham College

Naming committee continues to evaluate Witherspoon statue proposal

Professor Viviana Zelizer to receive highest award and a second major honor from the American Sociological Association

Diversity, equity and inclusion report highlights many ways Princeton is working toward enriching teaching, research and community.

The report summarizes a range of events, programs and initiatives launched during the 2021-22 academic year, and also includes demographic and climate data about students, faculty and staff.

Diversity & Inclusion

Environmental research at Princeton is addressing the world’s challenges.

Princeton researchers are making contributions across the spectrum of environmental issues, from climate modeling and water management to clean tech and the transition to carbon-free energy. The University has launched a monthly newsletter, The Charge, to highlight these developments and findings. Read more about the research and subscribe to the newsletter on Princeton’s environmental website.

Innovation

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Doing Library Research at Princeton--an Introduction

Jul 7

None

12:00 p.m.

In this workshop you will learn how to navigate Princeton's rich online and physical collections, including tips and tricks for finding books, articles, and…

Community

Sunday Summer ORL Service

Jul 9

Chapel

10:00 a.m.

Office of Religious Life Sunday Service

Service

Library Research for Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Jul 10

Lewis Science Library

11:00 a.m.

Princeton University Library’s chemistry and geosciences collections support library users interested in environmental research from the Department of…

Community, Workshops

Library Research for Severe Storms and Flooding

Jul 10

Lewis Science Library

2:00 p.m.

Princeton University Library’s chemistry and geosciences collections support library users interested in environmental research from the Department of…

Community, Workshops

Makerspace Orientation

Jul 11

PUL Makerspace, Lewis Science Library

1:00 p.m.

Join us for a 30 minute PUL Makerspace orientation. Tour the space, find out what equipment we have, and learn how to sign up for equipment trainings. All…

Community

Princeton University Swing Dance Club - Weekly Meeting

Jul 12

Friend Center

7:00 p.m.

Ever been interested in learning how to swing dance? Come and join our group! Everyone is welcome, including undergraduate and graduate students, staff and…

Arts

Student at laptop conferring with professor

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