The results of an external review of the University’s Title IX program are set to be released in October.
Rumination — repetitive and obsessive thoughts — are widely considered by the field of psychology to be pathological, associated with neuroticism and anxiety. However, in a lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 25, Professor Amanda Anderson offered a different view. Drawing on the field of literary analysis, she argued that rumination can be not only intrusive, but also productive and essential for ethical thought.
Two Ukrainian neurosurgeons spoke at the University about the state of their country’s health care system.
Robert P. George, Professor of Politics, recently launched an online petition calling upon U.S. News & World Report to take “freedom of speech and viewpoint diversity” into their rankings of institutions of higher education.
Every student accused of an Honor Code violation is entitled to a Peer Representative to guide them through the process. Prior to this semester, few on campus knew of this right. Peer Representatives are aiming to change that.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test required for admission by most graduate and professional schools in the country. Last week, the University announced that 14 of its 42 graduate programs will no longer require the test.
On Monday, Sept. 23, hours before she was scheduled to perform at a club in Orlando, Fla., the rapper CupcakKe announced to fans that she is retiring from music in a tearful Instagram live video. Her announcement came just eight days after her performance on the University campus, where she headlined Fall Lawnparties, organized by the Undergraduate Student Government.
In an interview with NPR, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said that he “made proposals” last year that would have returned Xiyue Wang to the United States. He went on to discuss the possibility of a prisoner exchange involving Wang and an Iranian professor currently imprisoned in the United States.
In addition to discussing this change, Prentice presented on the new academic calendar for next year and on the University Naming Committee. Karen Richardson ’93 also introduced herself to the CPUC as the new University Dean of Admissions.
On Monday, Sept. 23, Robert Alter, an Emeritus Professor of Hebrew and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Berkeley, discussed his recently published and widely lauded translation of the Hebrew Bible, as well as his new book, “The Art of Bible Translation,” at a talk co-hosted by the Religion and Judaic Studies departments.
Jim Acosta called the election an “imperfect storm” and admitted that “we,” in reference to CNN and other major news networks, gave candidate Trump too much airtime and live coverage, a mistake they plan to correct in the future with “more sophisticated coverage” and “fact-checking.”
Following his speech, Akufo-Addo answered questions from the audience concerning topics such as continental peace, refugee crises in much of Africa, and universal healthcare.
Task-forces for the USG fall term will include Sustainability, Indigeneity at Princeton, and Mental Health, among others.
From Princeton to New Delhi, Berlin to Antarctica, protesters marched to raise awareness of the climate crisis before the United Nations Climate Action Summit, which begins today.
Alexander Road in Princeton will be closed for approximately six months as the town works to renovate it. The county plans to build two new bridges and a culvert to replace and improve current traffic flows.
On the evening of Sept. 19, around 20 students gathered in the basement of Murray-Dodge Hall to prepare for the Princeton Climate Strike on Sept. 20, turning used cardboard boxes into sustainable protest signs.
On Sept. 19, the Lewis Center for the Arts unveiled a new exhibit, “The Work of Several Lifetimes,“ by Mario Moore, a renowned artist and a 2018-2019 Hodder Fellow. The featured works, the culmination of Moore’s year-long fellowship, render visible the black men and women working blue collar jobs at the University.
On Saturday, Sept. 14, the University formally reopened Bainbridge House, one of the oldest surviving buildings on Nassau Street, dating back to 1776, as an art gallery.
The University’s Graduate School’s latest admissions cycle welcomed “the most diverse group of incoming graduate students to Princeton,” according to a Sept. 12 University press release.
The renovation is intended to preserve the historic architectural design and character of McCosh 50, while still providing needed updates to improve learning conditions.
