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Asian American Studies program faces low enrollment in its first semester

Linh Nguyen

On April 2, the University approved the Asian American Studies certificate program after over 40 years of campaigning, protesting, and lobbying; however, this semester’s enrollment rates in the department were concerningly low.

NEWS | 09/26/2018

Lebanese minister speaks on Syrian refugees

Lebanese minister speaks on Syrian refugees

Benjamin Ball

In a talk given to the University community on Monday, Lebanon Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Gebran Bassil had stern words for the international community, repeatedly urging the return of Syrian refugees — 1.5 million of whom have taken residence in Lebanon.

NEWS | 09/25/2018

Dozens gathered Tuesday in memory of Yasmin Abdillahi ’20

Dozens gathered Tuesday in memory of Yasmin Abdillahi ’20

Benjamin Ball

Gathered in a circle of chairs with students, members of the Office of Religious Life introduced the ceremony and spoke about Abdillahi’s positive legacy.

NEWS | 09/25/2018

Suchkov speaks about Russia’s Middle Eastern strategy

Kris Hristov

Maxim Suchkov, a senior fellow at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, spoke at the University on Tuesday about Russia’s actions and future plans for Syria and its policy for the Middle East as a whole.

NEWS | 09/25/2018

Yale’s Gerken ’91 responds to allegations that Tiger Mom groomed female clerks for Kavanaugh

Benjamin Ball

In a letter Thursday to the Yale Law School community, Dean of Yale Law School Heather K. Gerken ’91 responded to reports that Amy Chua, a prominent Yale law professor, advised students seeking clerkships with Brett Kavanaugh on their physical looks.

NEWS | 09/25/2018

CPUC addresses Hugin, grading policy, campus speakers

CPUC addresses Hugin, grading policy, campus speakers

Isabel Ting

During the first Council of the Princeton University Community meeting of the 2018–19 academic year, members discussed trustee Bob Hugin’s controversial U.S. Senate campaign, revised grading policies, and how to deal with controversial campus speakers.

NEWS | 09/24/2018

Professors, students say Dinky cancellations will worsen commutes

Professors, students say Dinky cancellations will worsen commutes

Benjamin Ball and Albert Jiang

In an effort to install an automatic braking system throughout the state, New Jersey Transit is suspending all Dinky service from Sunday, October 14 through Jan. 2019.

NEWS | 09/24/2018

U. administration clarifies minimum penalty for faculty responsible for sexual harassment

Isabel Ting

During the CPUC meeting, Eisgruber said that he and the Dean of the Faculty Sanjeev Kulkarni believe the memo can help Princeton make progress on a “very important issue,” sexual harassment. Eisgruber emphasized that sexual harassment “does serious damage” to the lives of University students and faculty.

NEWS | 09/24/2018

Casting inherently involves power dynamics, says Herrera

Nick Shashkini

On Sept. 24, Associate Professor of Theater Brian Herrera lectured on the importance of actors staying true to their values despite problems with identity preferences in the the world of casting.

NEWS | 09/24/2018

U. vice president and secretary Bob Durkee ’69 set to retire at end of 2018–19 academic year

Durkee to retire at the end of academic year

U. vice president and secretary Bob Durkee ’69 set to retire at end of 2018–19 academic year

Ivy Truong

University vice president and secretary Bob Durkee ’69 is set to retire at the end of the 2018–19 academic year. Hilary Parker ’01, current assistant vice president and chief of staff in the Office of the President, has been appointed to replace him, effective July 1, 2019.

NEWS | 09/24/2018

At first meeting, USG Senate discusses new Task Forces

Jacob Gerrish

Vice President Nate Lambert ’20 announced that Senate members can now propose and join task forces freely. Previously, members were assigned to a task force.

NEWS | 09/23/2018

TigerPath website helps students with long-term course planning

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TigerPath website helps students with long-term course planning

Bill Huang

TigerPath is a new website that helps students plan out courses over their four-year tenure at the University.

NEWS | 09/23/2018

Acclaimed architect Robert Venturi ’47 dies at 93

Acclaimed architect Robert Venturi ’47 dies at 93

Allie Spensley

Robert Venturi ’47 GS ’50, an acclaimed architect whose designs and writings transformed the field and sparked the postmodernist movement, died in his home on Tuesday, Sept. 18. He was 93.

NEWS | 09/23/2018

First Lady of New Jersey Tammy Murphy speaks on climate action

First Lady of New Jersey Tammy Murphy speaks on climate action

Isabel Ting

“The political forces in Washington are not only ignoring the warnings [about climate change] but are also actively denying what science is telling us,” Murphy said.

NEWS | 09/23/2018

NJ Transit suspends Dinky from Oct. 14 through January

NJ Transit suspends Dinky from Oct. 14 through January

Benjamin Ball and Albert Jiang

In an effort to install an automatic braking system throughout the state, New Jersey Transit is suspending all Dinky service from Sunday, Oct. 14 through mid-January 2019.

NEWS | 09/20/2018

Debbie Mans calls for state governments to take action against climate change

Debbie Mans calls for state governments to take the lead against climate change

Debbie Mans calls for state governments to take action against climate change

Katie Tam

Debbie Mans, Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), called for state governments to take more initiative with environmental challenges. In a public lecture, Mans spoke about climate and energy challenges in New Jersey. Recent federal government pullbacks from key environmental initiatives have made efforts at the state level more important than ever.

NEWS | 09/20/2018

Newly launched walking tours showcase notable stories of U.’s past

Walking tours highlight underrepresented stories of the University's history

Newly launched walking tours showcase notable stories of U.’s past

Ivy Truong

Colorful circular stickers have been carefully placed on the ground all over campus. They display QR codes inlaid with images — images of graduation hoodings, FitzRandolph Gate, freed African-American laborers, and more. When scanned with a mobile device, each code reveals a story connected to the University’s history.

NEWS | 09/20/2018

Frist late meal undergoes makeover

Frist late meal undergoes makeover

Roberto Hasbun

Students can now get foods like chicken and waffles, vegan mac and cheese, dumplings, Korean fried chicken, build-your-own salads, and pho in the late meal servery on Frist’s A-level. Plastic water bottles have been replaced with boxed water, in an effort to be more environmentally friendly. And students craving late meal quesadillas will no longer order them in the same spot, since the quesadilla section is now combined with the pizza section.

NEWS | 09/20/2018

Frist, campus eateries now have "boxed water" instead of plastic bottles

Frist, campus eateries now have "boxed water" instead of plastic bottles

Albert Jiang

All plastic water bottles, bags, and utensils have been eliminated. Paper bags, as well as plastic and paper straws, are available only upon request. These changes will affect all retail locations including Frist Food Gallery, the C-Store, and all University-catered events. Additionally, silverware is displayed more prominently in the Frist gallery to promote the use of non-disposable utensils and containers.

NEWS | 09/19/2018

Joe Stephens named founding director of the Program in Journalism

Joe Stephens named founding director of the Program in Journalism

Linh Nguyen

The University Office of Communications announced last Thursday, Sept. 13 that journalism professor Joe Stephens will serve as the founding director of the Program in Journalism, effective since July 1, 2018.

NEWS | 09/19/2018

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