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Five Princeton faculty members named Sloan Research Fellows

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Five Princeton faculty members named Sloan Research Fellows

Anika Buch

Professors Biao Lian, Leslie Schoop, Christopher Neilson, Yakov Shlapentokh-Rothman, and Mark Zhandry were named as recipients of the fellowship, which is granted to 128 scientific researchers each year for a $75,000 grant.

Professors Biao Lian, Leslie Schoop, Christopher Neilson, Yakov Shlapentokh-Rothman, and Mark Zhandry were named as recipients of the fellowship, which is granted to 128 scientific researchers each year for a $75,000 grant.

NEWS | 03/07/2021

Three finalists for Young Alumni Trustee election announced

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Three finalists for Young Alumni Trustee election announced

Shireen Amna Waraich

Following a primary election with 21 candidates, Jonathan Ort, Emma Parish, and Morgan Smith were named as finalists for the Class of 2021 Young Alumni Trustee election. 

Following a primary election with 21 candidates, Jonathan Ort, Emma Parish, and Morgan Smith were named as finalists for the Class of 2021 Young Alumni Trustee election. 

NEWS | 03/07/2021

Some dance companies hold auditions despite virtual challenges

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Some dance companies hold auditions despite virtual challenges

Drew Somerville

BAC, Dorobucci, Highsteppers, Más Flow, and Princeton TapCats are the five companies which decided not to hold auditions this semester. Nine other groups — including BodyHype, eXpressions, and diSiac as well as Naacho, Princeton Bhangra, Princeton University Ballet, Raqs, Sympoh, and Triple 8 — have already held, or plan to hold, auditions virtually at some point this semester.

BAC, Dorobucci, Highsteppers, Más Flow, and Princeton TapCats are the five companies which decided not to hold auditions this semester. Nine other groups — including BodyHype, eXpressions, and diSiac as well as Naacho, Princeton Bhangra, Princeton University Ballet, Raqs, Sympoh, and Triple 8 — have already held, or plan to hold, auditions virtually at some point this semester.

NEWS | 03/03/2021

Disability rights activist Judy Heumann talks intersectionality with CJL

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Disability rights activist Judy Heumann talks intersectionality with CJL

Isabella Shutt

Long-time disability rights activist Judy Heumann spoke to over 150 community members from the University and partner campuses about activism, intersectionality, and representation in a Center for Jewish Life event promoting disability awareness and inclusion. Heumann recently published her memoir, “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist.”

Long-time disability rights activist Judy Heumann spoke to over 150 community members from the University and partner campuses about activism, intersectionality, and representation in a Center for Jewish Life event promoting disability awareness and inclusion. 

NEWS | 03/03/2021
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Princeton students from Texas rattled by snowstorm, blackouts

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Princeton students from Texas rattled by snowstorm, blackouts

Linh Nguyen

In the aftermath of severe winter weather that swept the nation and revealed the deadly consequences of Texas’s faulty energy infrastructure, University students on and off campus felt the chill that overwhelmed their home state.

In the aftermath of severe winter weather that swept the nation and revealed the deadly consequences of Texas’s faulty energy infrastructure, University students on and off campus felt the chill that overwhelmed their home state.

NEWS | 03/01/2021

55 students face disciplinary action for Social Contract violations according to ODUS report

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55 students face disciplinary action for Social Contract violations according to ODUS report

Katherine Dailey

In eight cases, students given probation were additionally barred from access to campus for the remainder of the semester. These eight cases were deemed “significant” under the Social Contract.

In eight cases, students given probation were additionally barred from access to campus for the remainder of the semester. These eight cases were deemed “significant” under the Social Contract.

NEWS | 03/01/2021

UCLA Professor Eddie R. Cole discusses history of institutional racism at U.S. universities

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UCLA Professor Eddie R. Cole discusses history of institutional racism at U.S. universities

Drew Somerville

During the discussion, which was led by Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity Michele Minter, Cole brought up the history of institutional racism at institutions like University of Chicago, University of Alabama, and primarily Princeton.

During the discussion, which was led by Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity Michele Minter, Cole brought up the history of institutional racism at institutions like University of Chicago, University of Alabama, and primarily Princeton.

NEWS | 02/28/2021

Princeton professor Muldoon to edit Sir Paul McCartney's autobiography

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Princeton professor Muldoon to edit Sir Paul McCartney's autobiography

Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Muldoon wrote the introduction for and edited “The Lyrics”, which is available for preorder for $100 and will be published Nov. 2 in the United States by Liveright and W.W. Norton. 

Muldoon wrote the introduction for and edited “The Lyrics”, which is available for preorder for $100 and will be published Nov. 2 in the United States by Liveright and W.W. Norton. 

NEWS | 02/28/2021

Princeton CVS begins administration of COVID-19 vaccines

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Princeton CVS begins administration of COVID-19 vaccines

Anika Buch

In addition to this new service, CVS has been providing flu shots upon presentation of insurance information, free COVID-19 testing, and continues to serve as a pharmacy for those in the community. 

In addition to this new service, CVS has been providing flu shots upon presentation of insurance information, free COVID-19 testing, and continues to serve as a pharmacy for those in the community.

NEWS | 02/28/2021

Princeton plans for in-person, outdoor Commencement for Class of 2021

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Princeton plans for in-person, outdoor Commencement for Class of 2021

Evelyn Doskoch and Caitlin Limestahl

Undergraduate seniors who have been living on campus or locally, who have been part of the University’s asymptomatic testing protocol, and who have not had lost access to campus housing due to a Social Contract violation will be invited to Commencement.

Undergraduate seniors who have been living on campus or locally, who have been part of the University’s asymptomatic testing protocol, and who have not had lost access to campus housing due to a Social Contract violation will be invited to Commencement.

NEWS | 02/25/2021

Keith Wailoo wins Dan David Prize for work in the history of medicine

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Keith Wailoo wins Dan David Prize for work in the history of medicine

Zoya Amir Gauhar

Wailoo was specifically recognized for his historical scholarship centered in race, science, and health equity and the links between social structures and disease. Wailoo has served on health policy committees and actively discusses health equity using a historical lens to guide his work. 

Wailoo was specifically recognized for his historical scholarship centered in race, science, and health equity and the links between social structures and disease. Wailoo has served on health policy committees and actively discusses health equity using a historical lens to guide his work. 

NEWS | 02/24/2021

N.J. officially legalizes marijuana, town of Princeton proposes Cannabis Task Force

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N.J. officially legalizes marijuana, town of Princeton proposes Cannabis Task Force

Caitlin McNally

Marijuana use is now officially legal in New Jersey, making it the 13th state to pass such legislation. In response to the legalization, the University is “analyzing these new laws and their impact at the University,” Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in an email to the The Daily Princetonian.

Marijuana use is now officially legal in New Jersey, making it the 13th state to pass such legislation. In response to the legalization, the University is “analyzing these new laws and their impact at the University,” Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in an email to the The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 02/23/2021

“Who wants to present first?”: Sir Paul McCartney pays surprise visit to songwriting class

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“Who wants to present first?”: Sir Paul McCartney pays surprise visit to songwriting class

Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Sir Paul McCartney paid a visit to Professor Paul Muldoon’s ATL496 class, titled “How To Write A Song.” Joining under the name ‘Test Student,’ McCartney offered thorough feedback on each student’s work, often incorporating anecdotes from his time as a Beatle.

Sir Paul McCartney paid a visit to professor Paul Muldoon’s ATL496 class, titled “How To Write A Song.” Joining under the name “Test Student,“ McCartney offered thorough feedback on each student’s work, often incorporating anecdotes from his time as a Beatle. 

NEWS | 02/23/2021

Classics chair asks Princeton to ‘urgently’ review department culture after Katz misconduct comes to light

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Classics chair asks Princeton to ‘urgently’ review department culture after Katz misconduct comes to light

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Evelyn Doskoch

The department has also created an alternate section of Katz’s course on Homer and allowed students to switch into the new section.

The department has also created an alternate section of Katz’s course on Homer and allowed students to switch into the new section. 

NEWS | 02/23/2021

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