104. Woodrow Wilson School and the Fountain of Freedom
Robertson Hall is home to the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International
Affairs, one of the University’s three professional schools (along
with architecture and engineering). Known as “Woody Woo”
to most undergraduates, this program in public policy incorporates the
study of politics, economics, history, sociology and other fields for
students interested in public service careers. Robertson Hall was
designed by Minoru Yamasaki, who also created the World Trade Center in
New York, and wasdedicated in May 1966 by President Lyndon Johnson.
Just north of Robertson is Scudder Plaza and the Fountain of Freedom,
whose twisted sculpture is meant to symbolize the goals, hopes and frustrations
of Woodrow Wilson. The fountain’s name takes on new meaning
from the many free-spirited activities that occur within the pool, from
windsurfing to “impromptu” marching band concerts following
home football victories.
- To learn more about the Woodrow Wilson School,
see quotation #33, and Café Vivian picture
#37.
- To learn more about Woodrow Wilson, see quotation
#33, and Café Vivian picture #3,
34, 42, 54,
84, 95, 101,
and 105.
- To learn more about the Princeton Band, see icon
#10 and 11, and Café
Vivian picture #98 and 103.
- To learn more about academics at Princeton, see
quotation #9, 11, 26,
and 33, and Café Vivian picture #2,
10, 31, 50,
51, 59, 87,
93, 101, 108,
and 115.
- To learn more about campus grounds and buildings, see icon #1, 5, and 8, quotation #5, 7, 9, 28, and 39, and Café Vivian picture #4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 16, 20, 25, 30, 33, 37, 40, 46, 48, 54, 58, 61, 62, 67, 68, 71, 78, 85, 87, 95, 100, 101, 102, 105, 108, 109, 111, 118, 124, 127, and 133.