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In open letter, faculty call for anti-racist action, diversity in decision-making

In open letter, faculty call for anti-racist action, diversity in decision-making

Marissa Michaels

“We call upon the University to amplify its commitment to Black people and all people of color on this campus as central to its mission, and to become, for the first time in its history, an anti-racist institution,” the faculty letter reads.

NEWS | 07/07/2020

SPIA adds diversity course requirement and announces ‘comprehensive review’ of core curriculum

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SPIA adds diversity course requirement and announces ‘comprehensive review’ of core curriculum

Omar Farah

In response to longstanding demands made by graduate students, SPIA will add a “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” course requirement.

NEWS | 07/07/2020

Rep. Watson Coleman accuses primary challenger of ‘conspiracy to deceive’ public

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Zachary Shevin

The letter alleges that the McCormick campaign violated federal and state election law by creating “several fake websites, email accounts and virtual personas in an attempt to smear” Watson Coleman.

NEWS | 07/06/2020

First-years, juniors, and others meeting ‘stringent criteria’ can return in the fall, U. says

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First-years, juniors, and others meeting ‘stringent criteria’ can return in the fall, U. says

Marie-Rose Sheinerman, Zachary Shevin, and Claire Silberman

Some other students “doing wet-lab work” or other research that requires being on campus will also be allowed to return, Dean of the College Jill Dolan said in an exclusive interview with The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 07/06/2020

Andlinger Center renews five-year partnership with ExxonMobil, faces backlash from Divest Princeton

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Andlinger Center renews five-year partnership with ExxonMobil, faces backlash from Divest Princeton

Rachel Sturley and Tanvi Nibhanupudi

In the announcement, Lynn Loo, Andlinger Center director and professor of engineering, called the renewed partnership a “win-win,” which helps the Center to “reduce emissions globally while improving access to energy around the world.”

NEWS | 07/05/2020

Princeton Open Campus Coalition reunites to oppose required anti-racist training and teaching

Princeton Open Campus Coalition reunites to oppose required anti-racist training and teaching

Zachary Shevin

While the POCC believes anti-racist training and teaching requirements imperil free speech, several students felt these measures would promote open dialogue.

NEWS | 07/02/2020

Fall decision to come next week, U. says

Fall decision to come next week, U. says

Zachary Shevin

The University’s decision on fall undergraduate instruction will not come this week. In a statement to The Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Ben Chang indicated that the announcement will be made the week of July 6.

NEWS | 07/01/2020

Anti-Racism Book Initiative to provide over 1,000 ebooks to undergraduates

Anti-Racism Book Initiative to provide over 1,000 ebooks to undergraduates

Bharvi Chavre

USG is ordering 645 total copies of each title at about $11 per book — anticipating a total cost of over $14,000. Students will be able to read a book by either Professor Imani Perry or AAS Chair Eddie Glaude.

NEWS | 06/30/2020

U. to announce decision on fall undergraduate teaching on July 2, says email to First College class of 2024

U. to announce decision on fall undergraduate teaching on July 2, says email to First College class of 2024

Sam Kagan

The message further notes that “more details about orientation and the fall term” will come “in early July.”

NEWS | 06/29/2020

Last year, Kwanza Jones ’93 donated $20 million to Princeton. Last week, she called for the removal of Wilson’s name.

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

For Jones, CEO and co-founder of the SUPERCHARGED Initiative and an alumna of the School of Public and International Affairs, silence on Wilson’s racism was equivalent to “acquiescing” to it.

NEWS | 06/28/2020

U. renames Woodrow Wilson School and Wilson College

Zachary Shevin, Evelyn Doskoch, and Sam Kagan

Wilson College will become “First College” and the Woodrow Wilson School will be renamed “The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.”

NEWS | 06/27/2020

‘Tired of committees’: Students demand re-naming of Wilson School, reparations, and anti-racist curriculum

Albert Jiang and Zachary Shevin

“The University heard these demands before,” said one petition signatory. “It’s all about applying pressure at this point.”

NEWS | 06/27/2020

Over 40 working groups are working on ‘range of possibilities’ for fall semester, U. says

Over 40 working groups are working on ‘range of possibilities’ for fall semester, U. says

Albert Jiang

“Their work will inform the decision of the Academic Year 2021 Coordinating Committee, which has been evaluating options for the undergraduate teaching program this fall,” the email read.

NEWS | 06/25/2020

Black Leadership Coalition raises over $18,000 for Trenton businesses

Katie Tam and Sruti Chitluri

BLC members discussed how they could respond to the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other Black Americans nationwide, especially at the hands of police.

NEWS | 06/24/2020

Inside look: Labs reopen with strict social distancing, as U. researchers begin ‘Phased Resumption’

Inside look: Labs reopen with strict social distancing, as U. researchers begin ‘Phased Resumption’

Katie Tam

With daily virtual COVID-19 symptom check-ins, routine disinfecting, and strict social distancing protocols, returning to lab work hardly means returning to normal.

NEWS | 06/24/2020

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

Allegation of sexual abuse that led to U. Catholic Chaplain Father Gabriel Zeis’s resignation found ‘not credible’

Allegation of sexual abuse that led to U. Catholic Chaplain Father Gabriel Zeis’s resignation found ‘not credible’

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

When asked whether Fr. Zeis will return to campus to resume his past position, Monseigneur Thomas Mullelly told the ‘Prince’ a different priest had been appointed in Fr. Zeis’s former role.

NEWS | 06/23/2020

President Eisgruber asks senior leaders to explore how U. can fight racism, prepare reports by Aug. 21

President Eisgruber asks senior leaders to explore how U. can fight racism, prepare reports by Aug. 21

Zachary Shevin

“We have convened several task forces during the past decade to study issues of diversity and inclusion at Princeton University and made progress by implementing changes they recommended,“ President Eisgruber wrote to Cabinet members. “We have not, however, focused on eliminating racism. That is the charge I give to you now.”

NEWS | 06/22/2020

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

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