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USG hears presentation on recent transit pilot at mid-semester meeting

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USG hears presentation on recent transit pilot at mid-semester meeting

Christopher Bao

USG debriefed the transit pilot to Princeton Junction over spring break and discussed objectives for increasing turnout at the 2024 USG elections in their fifth meeting of the semester.

USG debriefed the transit pilot to Princeton Junction over spring break and discussed objectives for increasing turnout at the 2024 USG elections in their fifth meeting of the semester.

NEWS | 03/19/2024

‘There’s nothing artificial about artificial intelligence’: Fei-Fei Li on ’28 Pre-Read

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‘There’s nothing artificial about artificial intelligence’: Fei-Fei Li on ’28 Pre-Read

Ethan Caldwell

On Friday, Feb. 23, the University announced that this year’s Princeton Pre-Read for the Class of 2028 will be “The Worlds I See” by Fei-Fei Li ’99. A specialist in AI, machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, Li relates in her memoir her experiences as a researcher, a Princeton student, and a Chinese immigrant in America — a blend of the deeply personal and professional.

On Friday, Feb. 23, the University announced that this year’s Princeton Pre-Read for the Class of 2028 will be “The Worlds I See” by Fei-Fei Li ’99. A specialist in AI, machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, Li relates in her memoir her experiences as a researcher, a Princeton student, and a Chinese immigrant in America — a blend of the deeply personal and professional.

NEWS | 03/19/2024

CPUC discusses renewed mental health nonprofit partnership, proposes to set policy on recording meetings

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CPUC discusses renewed mental health nonprofit partnership, proposes to set policy on recording meetings

Olivia Sanchez and Annie Rupertus

At the meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community on Monday, March 18, the committee discussed the University’s mental health initiatives, the third annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Report, and introduced a potential new policy that would prohibit video recording of future CPUC meetings.

At the Monday, March 18 meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community, the committee discussed the University’s mental health initiatives, the third annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Report, and introduced a potential new policy that would prohibit video recording of future CPUC meetings.

NEWS | 03/18/2024

Community experts weigh in on U. ANCHOR affordable housing funding

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Community experts weigh in on U. ANCHOR affordable housing funding

Abby Leibowitz

In light of the University’s plan to donate to the Municipality of Princeton in support of Princeton homeowners, community members and experts weigh in with their opinions on how the University can continue to support renters and housing diversity.

In light of the University’s plan to donate to the Municipality of Princeton in support of Princeton homeowners, community members and experts weigh in with their opinions on how the University can continue to support renters and housing diversity.

NEWS | 03/18/2024

Updates in campus construction timelines: A focus on sustainability and accessibility

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Updates in campus construction timelines: A focus on sustainability and accessibility

Victoria Davies and Matteo Torres

Construction continues across campus, with aspects of the steam to hot water and conversion project finishing up in central campus. Accessibility is being encouraged through development of pathways across campus, including north-south and east-west connectors.

Construction continues across campus, with aspects of the steam to hot water and conversion project finishing up in central campus. Accessibility is being encouraged through development of pathways across campus, including north-south and east-west connectors.

NEWS | 03/18/2024

At panel, Princeton unions look forward to recognition, focus on unity and engagement

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At panel, Princeton unions look forward to recognition, focus on unity and engagement

Olivia Sanchez and Miriam Waldvogel

On March 5 at 5 p.m. in Robertson 001, the Princeton Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) hosted a Labor Unions Panel with speakers from SEIU, PGSU, PUPS, and Labyrinth Books Union. The panelists discussed the importance of unity, negotiation, and unionization tactics.

On March 5 at 5 p.m. in Robertson 001, the Princeton Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) hosted a Labor Unions Panel with speakers from SEIU, PGSU, PUPS, and Labyrinth Books Union. The panelists discussed the importance of unity, negotiation, and unionization tactics.

NEWS | 03/08/2024
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Grad students organize for safe return of kidnapped colleague, Elizabeth Tsurkov

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Grad students organize for safe return of kidnapped colleague, Elizabeth Tsurkov

Bridget O’Neill

On Tuesday, March 5, a graduate student sent an email in the Free Food listserv with the subject: “not food; but please help save our colleague’s life!” The message encouraged students to send letters to Congress to bring attention to the situation of Princeton Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was kidnapped in Iraq by Shiite militia Kataib Hezbollah in March 2023.

On Tuesday, March 5, a graduate student sent an email in the Free Food listserv with the subject: “not food; but please help save our colleague’s life!” The message encouraged students to send letters to Congress to bring attention to the situation of Princeton Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was kidnapped in Iraq by Shiite militia Kataib Hezbollah in March 2023.

NEWS | 03/08/2024

‘Largest U.S. retrospective exhibition’ of Ulises Carrión Bogard’s work in Milberg Gallery

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‘Largest U.S. retrospective exhibition’ of Ulises Carrión Bogard’s work in Milberg Gallery

Hallie Graham

In Princeton University Library’s (PUL) newest exhibition, “Ulises Carrión: Bookworks and Beyond,” Ulises Carrión Bogard’s work in modern art is celebrated. According to a post on X from @PULibrary, the “exhibition [is] the largest U.S. retrospective exhibition of [Carrión]’s work to date.”

In Princeton University Library’s (PUL) newest exhibition, “Ulises Carrión: Bookworks and Beyond,” Ulises Carrión Bogard’s work in modern art is celebrated. According to a post on X from @PULibrary, the “exhibition [is] the largest U.S. retrospective exhibition of [Carrión]’s work to date.”

NEWS | 03/05/2024

University convenes task force to address hazing

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University convenes task force to address hazing

Elisabeth Stewart

Vice President for Campus Life Rochelle Calhoun recently sent out an email reporting no new incidents of confirmed hazing in the last six months and announcing the creation of a Hazing Prevention and Response Task Force, which will work alongside the StopHazing Hazing Prevention Consortium.

Vice President for Campus Life Rochelle Calhoun recently sent out an email reporting no new incidents of confirmed hazing in the last six months and announcing the creation of a Hazing Prevention and Response Task Force, which will work alongside the StopHazing Hazing Prevention Consortium.

NEWS | 03/04/2024

Eating club leadership for 2024 set as election season comes to a close

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Eating club leadership for 2024 set as election season comes to a close

Justus Wilhoit

The six Bicker clubs, as well as one sign-in club, held officer elections this month. All eleven eating clubs have now elected new leaders, who will be responsible for governing their clubs following Princeton’s largest class ever entering into the eating club scene.

The six Bicker clubs, as well as one sign-in club, held officer elections this month. All eleven eating clubs have now elected new leaders, who will be responsible for governing their clubs following Princeton’s largest class ever entering into the eating club scene.

NEWS | 03/01/2024

Students hop at the chance to celebrate Leap Year

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Students hop at the chance to celebrate Leap Year

Vitus Larrieu

Students hopped at the chance to leap into Feb. 29 at a Campus Club event held by the Princeton Student Events Committee (PSEC) in commemoration of the leap year. Festivities included cake, trampolines, and frog-themed crafts to celebrate Princeton's 68th leap year.  

Students hopped at the chance to leap into Feb. 29 at a Campus Club event held by the Princeton Student Events Committee (PSEC) in commemoration of the leap year. Festivities included cake, trampolines, and frog-themed crafts to celebrate Princeton's 68th leap year.  

NEWS | 02/29/2024

Congressman Derek Kilmer ’96 talks impending retirement from politics, teaching at Princeton

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Congressman Derek Kilmer ’96 talks impending retirement from politics, teaching at Princeton

Charlie Roth

In an interview with the 'Prince,' Congressman Derek Kilmer, who teaches a class in SPIA, discusses Congress, reform, his accomplishments, and his post-retirement future.

In an interview with the 'Prince,' Congressman Derek Kilmer, who teaches a class in SPIA, discusses Congress, reform, his accomplishments, and his post-retirement future.

NEWS | 02/29/2024

With 2026 World Cup Final to be held in NJ, Princeton Soccer legends reflect on past success

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With 2026 World Cup Final to be held in NJ, Princeton Soccer legends reflect on past success

Theo Wells-Spackman

FIFA announced on Feb. 4 that the men’s World Cup final will take place at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, less than 50 miles from the University. The Daily Princetonian talked to two Princetonians who have previously coached the men's national team.

FIFA announced on Feb. 4 that the men’s World Cup final will take place at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, less than 50 miles from the University. The Daily Princetonian talked to two Princetonians who have previously coached the men's national team.

NEWS | 02/29/2024

Li and Beidel ’24 win Pyne Prize, highest undergrad distinction

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Li and Beidel ’24 win Pyne Prize, highest undergrad distinction

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Two seniors won the 2024 Pyne Prize for excellence in scholarship, character, and leadership. Students in the social sciences and with USG or PAA affiliations continue to be well-represented.

Two seniors won the 2024 Pyne Prize for excellence in scholarship, character, and leadership. Students in the social sciences and with USG or PAA affiliations continue to be well-represented.

NEWS | 02/28/2024

Town Council hosts Eisgruber, Graduate Hotel construction delayed

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Town Council hosts Eisgruber, Graduate Hotel construction delayed

Christopher Bao and Annie Rupertus

Eisgruber discussed strengthening relationships between the town and the University in a meeting with the Town Council, and the Graduate Hotel construction project completion date was pushed back to May 16.

Eisgruber discussed strengthening relationships between the town and the University in a meeting with the Town Council, and the Graduate Hotel construction project completion date was pushed back to May 16.

NEWS | 02/28/2024

Plans for Frist Health Center prompt calls for graduate student center

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Plans for Frist Health Center prompt calls for graduate student center

Claire Meng

Graduate students hope that what is currently McCosh Health Center will become a student center for graduate students once University Health Services migrates to the Frist Health Center anticipated to open in 2025. The University has not yet initiated future plans for McCosh Health Center.

Graduate students hope that what is currently McCosh Health Center will become a student center for graduate students once University Health Services migrates to the Frist Health Center anticipated to open in 2025. The University has not yet initiated future plans for McCosh Health Center.

NEWS | 02/27/2024

Emailed threat of violence against campus Jewish community assessed as ‘low credibility’

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Emailed threat of violence against campus Jewish community assessed as ‘low credibility’

Olivia Sanchez

Members of the Princeton University community received a TigerAlert on Friday, Feb. 23 about an email sent to multiple community members containing threats against the Jewish community on campus. The Department of Public Safety "assessed the credibility of the threat as low." According to the alert, members of other U.S. university communities received identical emailed threats.

Members of the Princeton University community received a TigerAlert on Friday, Feb. 23 about an email sent to multiple community members containing threats against the Jewish community on campus. The Department of Public Safety "assessed the credibility of the threat as low." According to the alert, members of other U.S. university communities received identical emailed threats. 

NEWS | 02/26/2024

PLI awards seed grant funding to 14 cross-departmental research teams

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PLI awards seed grant funding to 14 cross-departmental research teams

Elisabeth Stewart

In its inaugural round of seed grant funding, the Princeton Language and Intelligence Initiative (PLI) awarded $798,000 to 14 different research projects that utilize large artificial intelligence and large language models. 

In its inaugural round of seed grant funding, the Princeton Language and Intelligence Initiative (PLI) awarded $798,000 to 14 different research projects that utilize large artificial intelligence and large language models.

NEWS | 02/26/2024

USG allocates funding and approves upcoming Midterms Celebration Trip

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USG allocates funding and approves upcoming Midterms Celebration Trip

Alena Zhang

At their third meeting of the spring semester on Sunday, Feb. 25, USG allocated funding to various student groups and approved a midterms celebration trip to New York City proposed by Campus and Community Affairs Chair Genevieve Shutt ’26.

At their third meeting of the spring semester on Sunday, Feb. 25, USG allocated funding to various student groups and approved a midterms celebration trip to New York City proposed by Campus and Community Affairs Chair Genevieve Shutt ’26.

NEWS | 02/26/2024

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