'ECCO lights up Princeton with music'

By Danielle Alio, Office of Communications on March 11, 2013, noon

Jonathan Vinocour, a 2001 Princeton alumnus who is principal violist with the San Francisco Symphony, came back to campus with the East Coast Chamber Orchestra — known as ECCO — to perform with Princeton students. Read more.

When Jonathan Vinocour, a 2001 Princeton alumnus, was an undergraduate, he always looked forward to Sunday evening rehearsals with the Princeton University Orchestra, where he was section leader for the violas. This video captures the experience Vinocour — now principal violist with the San Francisco Symphony — had when he came back to campus with the East Coast Chamber Orchestra, known as ECCO, a chamber orchestra he co-founded.

'Friendship at Princeton' .

From the moment Princeton University students arrive on campus to when they graduate, there are numerous opportunities to make new friends and hang out.

'Biking Princeton: The campus on two wheels' .

Princeton University undergraduate and graduate students talk about the University's bike culture and why they enjoy cycling on campus and in surrounding suburban communities. This video also includes a bike's-eye view of Princeton.

Chamber ensemble joins students with professional musicians .

Bringing Princeton students and leading professional musicians together on stage, the University's Richardson Chamber Players will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 28, in Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall.

Mackey and Wachtel receive Behrman Award for the humanities .

Princeton professors Steven Mackey and Michael Wachtel have received the University's Howard T. Behrman Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Humanities.

Princeton's F. Duncan Haldane wins Nobel Prize in Physics .

Princeton University professor F. Duncan Haldane was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research in condensed matter physics on Oct. 4. Later that day, he spoke about his research and teaching, taught a class and was celebrated at a news conference and reception on campus.

'A Year in Review: 2012-13' .

The academic year at Princeton starts in the warmth of September as new and returning students come to campus full of aspirations. Over the next several months, the campus is a hive of activity, as students study, pursue extracurricular interests and build friendships. In June, under the shady trees in front of Nassau Hall, the year comes to a close as new graduates leave campus and head out into the world.