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ELE professor ‘overstated the situation’ when telling students that ‘all teaching will be online’ out of ‘enthusiasm to improve’ instruction

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ELE professor ‘overstated the situation’ when telling students that ‘all teaching will be online’ out of ‘enthusiasm to improve’ instruction

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Claire Silberman

“The state of the fall semester will be announced by President Eisgruber in early July, but for sure all teaching will be on-line as it was in the latter part of the spring,” Sturm wrote to students.

NEWS | 06/23/2020

‘It really seemed like we were in a movie’: Bridge Year Bolivia, political tumult, and COVID-19

‘It really seemed like we were in a movie’: Bridge Year Bolivia, political tumult, and COVID-19

Elise Hogan

After fleeing from Bolivia to Peru during a political uprising in November and being forced to evacuate to their homes in March due to the coronavirus, three members of the Novogratz Bridge Year Bolivia group spoke to The Daily Princetonian to discuss their unique experiences abroad and their adjustment to life back home.

FEATURES | 06/21/2020

Colleges and universities across N.J. are releasing plans for the fall. Here’s what they’ve said.

Colleges and universities across N.J. are releasing plans for the fall. Here’s what they’ve said.

Sam Kagan

Our interactive graphic explores and compares different announced reopening plans across the state.

NEWS | 06/21/2020

In open letter to Congress, Dean Rouse and U. professors call for further economic relief

In open letter to Congress, Dean Rouse and U. professors call for further economic relief

Bharvi Chavre

As the CARES Act approaches expiration, Dean Cecilia Rouse and University economists are calling upon Congressional leaders to provide additional economic relief.

NEWS | 06/21/2020

U. ‘considering’ allowing ‘limited number of seniors’ on campus for fall, says email to PNI faculty

U. ‘considering’ allowing ‘limited number of seniors’ on campus for fall, says email to PNI faculty

Sam Kagan

According to the memo, whether a student requires lab facilities for their independent work may determine whether they return in the fall.

NEWS | 06/19/2020

U. drops SAT, ACT requirement, cancels Early Action application option for Class of 2025 applicants

U. drops SAT, ACT requirement, cancels Early Action application option for Class of 2025 applicants

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The announcement emphasized that the change in standardized testing policy will apply for one year, and extend toward transfer applicants, as well — “many of whom are veterans or active-duty military.”

NEWS | 06/18/2020

NJ executive order rolls out new guidelines for colleges, says ‘hybrid system’ of online and in-person most ‘realistic’

NJ executive order rolls out new guidelines for colleges, says ‘hybrid system’ of online and in-person most ‘realistic’

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Evelyn Doskoch

On Wednesday, Governor Phil Murphy announced that the N.J. Office of the Secretary of Higher Education would release guidelines for reopening colleges. Universities must submit their restart plans to the Office at least 14 days before any students or staff return to campus, according to Murphy.

NEWS | 06/17/2020

Community through a computer screen: student volunteers adjust amid COVID-19

Annabelle Duval

In order to keep the Special Olympics athletes and student volunteers in contact with one another during the pandemic, Sanchez organized weekly Zoom workouts every Sunday for the spring semester.

FEATURES | 06/14/2020

Fall study abroad, Novogratz Bridge Year 2020-2021 cancelled amid COVID-19 concerns

Fall study abroad, Novogratz Bridge Year 2020-2021 cancelled amid COVID-19 concerns

Claire Silberman

The Office of International Programs (OIP), University Global Safety and Security Unit, and off-campus partners came to the decision based on the “health and safety concerns, evolving travel restrictions, and a lack of clarity surrounding logistical, immigration, and security matters,” according to an OIP statement on June 1.

NEWS | 06/12/2020

With stay-at-home order lifted, New Jersey will begin stage two reopening on June 15

With stay-at-home order lifted, New Jersey will begin stage two reopening on June 15

Grace Rosenberg

Reopening will be, for the most part, gradual, and capacity will continue to be limited. Guidelines released by the governor indicate that indoor gatherings are permitted at 25 percent capacity, or 50 people maximum, and outdoor gatherings at 100 people maximum.

NEWS | 06/11/2020

‘The Nassau we all love’: Student group aims to help keep town businesses afloat amid COVID-19

‘The Nassau we all love’: Student group aims to help keep town businesses afloat amid COVID-19

Patrycja Pajdak

“Nassau is near and dear to everyone’s hearts, and we want to make sure the Nassau we all love is the same when students come back,” said Sunny Sandhu ’20, one of the founders of Tigers for Nassau.

NEWS | 06/07/2020

Q&A with Health Officer Jeffrey Grosser on Princeton’s pandemic response

Katie Tam and Zachary Shevin

“Obviously there’s a potential to increase community transmission as a result of the protests that are happening,“ Grosser said. “It’s something that I think, as a county, we need to be aware of.”

NEWS | 06/03/2020

U. celebrates 273rd Commencement virtually

U. celebrates 273rd Commencement virtually

Sam Kagan and Rachel Sturley

At just over 47 minutes in length, the virtual ceremony was much shorter than previous in-person iterations.

NEWS | 06/01/2020

Divest Princeton hosts panel titled ‘Cornell, Brown, and UC Have Done It: Why Can’t We?’

Divest Princeton hosts panel titled ‘Cornell, Brown, and UC Have Done It: Why Can’t We?’

Rachel Sturley

Divest Princeton’s Ryan Warsing said that action is “particularly impactful” now, because the CPUC Resources Committee is currently deliberating on the group’s proposal.

NEWS | 05/30/2020

What Zoom Reunions can't replace: alumni reflect on the weekend that might have been

What Zoom Reunions can't replace: alumni reflect on the weekend that might have been

Ben Angarone

This weekend, for the first time since 1945, the University’s campus will sit untouched by an orange-tinted tornado of fireworks, speeding golf carts, chants, bands, and beers.

NEWS | 05/29/2020

Dolan, Calhoun talk possible summer session, using ‘own lab’ for COVID-19 testing at USG Q&A

Dolan, Calhoun talk possible summer session, using ‘own lab’ for COVID-19 testing at USG Q&A

Evelyn Doskoch

Dolan and Calhoun answered student questions about Fall 2020, acknowledging that most policies will rest upon President Eisgruber’s July decision on whether to return to campus.

NEWS | 05/27/2020

Math TA posted false solution online to catch students in violation of academic integrity

Math TA posted false solution online to catch students in violation of academic integrity

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Zachary Shevin

Through several obtained documents, the ‘Prince’ is aware of at least 21 students who were suspected of academic integrity violations in relation to an April MAT 202 problem set.

NEWS | 05/26/2020

UHS appoints Melissa Marks ’86 as new director of medical services

UHS appoints Melissa Marks ’86 as new director of medical services

Marissa Michaels

Marks will enter her new role on June 8, after working for more than 17 years at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC).

NEWS | 05/25/2020

Sociology department suspends graduate school admissions in response to COVID-19

Wallace Hall, home of the Department of Sociology.

Sociology department suspends graduate school admissions in response to COVID-19

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Zachary Shevin

The move was made to prioritize “those who have already matriculated in the department,” according to an announcement.

NEWS | 05/22/2020

63.4% of students ‘would seriously consider’ leave of absence if fall is online, USG report finds

63.4% of students ‘would seriously consider’ leave of absence if fall is online, USG report finds

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The survey results, released on Saturday, were based on 2,237 total responses and included student feedback on a wide range of issues regarding the COVID-19 crisis’ impact on academics and student life. Each survey question was optional, so each had a different number of total respondents.

NEWS | 05/16/2020

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