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At least 15 undergraduate courses expected to include in-person components

At least 15 undergraduate courses expected to include in-person components

Anika Buch

The 19 undergraduate courses with noted campus locations on the Course Registrar represent roughly two percent of the 1,109 undergraduate courses listed.

The 19 undergraduate courses with noted campus locations on the Course Registrar represent roughly two percent of the 1,109 undergraduate courses listed.

NEWS | 01/12/2021

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Princeton will be a COVID-19 vaccine distribution point. The timeline remains unclear.

Princeton will be a COVID-19 vaccine distribution point. The timeline remains unclear.

Evelyn Doskoch

Vaccines will be administered at no cost to University “undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, staff, retirees and affiliates,” as well as household members of all groups except undergraduates. 

Vaccines will be administered at no cost to University “undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, staff, retirees, and affiliates,” as well as household members of all groups except undergraduates. 

NEWS | 01/08/2021

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Princeton ‘not optimistic’ about international travel this summer

Princeton ‘not optimistic’ about international travel this summer

Julia Zhou

The University is not optimistic about international travel this summer, despite recent vaccination advancements. A final decision on international University-sponsored travel in summer 2021 will be made in May.

The University is not optimistic about international travel this summer, despite recent vaccination advancements. A final decision on international University-sponsored travel in summer 2021 will be made in May.

NEWS | 12/20/2020

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Humanities Council awards grant to launch Native American & Indigenous Studies Working Group

Humanities Council awards grant to launch Native American & Indigenous Studies Working Group

Diya Kraybill

“It was inspiring to hear their goals and their vision for the future of the field at Princeton,” Rivett wrote in an email to the ‘Prince’, and noted that the working group is an attempt to “continue the conversation that the students have largely started and to formalize faculty involvement in their efforts.” 

“It was inspiring to hear their goals and their vision for the future of the field at Princeton,” Rivett wrote in an email to the ‘Prince’, and noted that the working group is an attempt to “continue the conversation that the students have largely started and to formalize faculty involvement in their efforts.” 

NEWS | 12/20/2020

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Eight new solar projects to be installed to support Princeton's carbon neutrality goal

Eight new solar projects to be installed to support Princeton's carbon neutrality goal

Sai Rachumalla

The solar arrays will “more than triple the University’s current solar photovoltaic (PV) generating capacity,” increasing this capacity from 5.5 to 19 percent of current electric energy use.

The solar arrays will “more than triple the University’s current solar photovoltaic (PV) generating capacity,” increasing this capacity from 5.5 to 19 percent of current electric energy use.

NEWS | 12/20/2020

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‘Community Walk’ program to patrol neighborhoods with off-campus students, Calhoun tells Princeton Council

‘Community Walk’ program to patrol neighborhoods with off-campus students, Calhoun tells Princeton Council

Zachary Shevin

For a third of Monday’s three-hour Princeton Council meeting, administrators described the University’s spring plans and fielded questions from Mayor Liz Lempert and Princeton’s six town council members. The Council also approved a nearly $8.5 million voluntary contribution agreement between the University and municipality.

For a third of Monday’s three-hour Princeton Council meeting, administrators described the University’s spring plans and fielded questions from Mayor Liz Lempert and Princeton’s six town council members. The Council also approved a nearly $8.5 million voluntary contribution agreement between the University and municipality.

NEWS | 12/20/2020

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Here’s what happened at the last CPUC meeting of 2020

Here’s what happened at the last CPUC meeting of 2020

Zachary Shevin

At the final CPUC meeting of the calendar year, administrators also touched on spring 2021 planning and COVID-19 testing, and attendees heard updates on ongoing efforts to address systemic racism, campus construction, and the Ad Hoc Committee on Sexual Climate, Culture, and Conduct.

At the final CPUC meeting of the calendar year, administrators also touched on spring 2021 planning and COVID-19 testing, and attendees heard updates on ongoing efforts to address systemic racism, campus construction, and the Ad Hoc Committee on Sexual Climate, Culture, and Conduct.

NEWS | 12/15/2020

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Princeton shortens quarantine duration, launches move-in website

Princeton shortens quarantine duration, launches move-in website

Zachary Shevin

Spring move-in will take place throughout the third week of January for undergraduates, a substantial shift in the timeline following altered quarantine guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State of New Jersey. In accordance with those guidelines, students who receive negative COVID-19 test results and report no symptoms may only need to quarantine for seven days, rather than 14.

Spring move-in will take place throughout the third week of January for undergraduates, a substantial shift in the timeline following altered quarantine guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State of New Jersey. In accordance with those guidelines, students who receive negative COVID-19 test results and report no symptoms may only need to quarantine for seven days, rather than 14.

NEWS | 12/11/2020

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PDF grading policy will remain largely unchanged this spring

PDF grading policy will remain largely unchanged this spring

Naomi Hess

Courses that students elect to PDF during the spring 2021 semester will not count towards the four course limit, as has been the case for the past two semesters. Departments, however, may require students to take departmental prerequisites or requirements for a grade.

Courses that students elect to PDF during the spring 2021 semester will not count towards the four course limit, as has been the case for the past two semesters. Departments, however, may require students to take departmental pre-requisites or requirements for a grade.

NEWS | 12/10/2020

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After helping Princetonians vote, Vote100 interns look ahead

After helping Princetonians vote, Vote100 interns look ahead

Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Ever since COVID-19 sent most undergraduates home in early March, the student- and staff-led organization has expanded beyond straightforward get-out-the-vote marketing and has virtually helped thousands of students register to vote and stay informed about national and local elections.

Ever since COVID-19 sent most undergraduates home in early March, the student- and staff-led organization has expanded beyond straightforward get-out-the-vote marketing.

NEWS | 12/06/2020

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Princeton establishes professorship of Indigenous Studies with $5 million gift from Wendy and Eric Schmidt ’76

Princeton establishes professorship of Indigenous Studies with $5 million gift from Wendy and Eric Schmidt ’76

Marissa Michaels

The new professorship, titled the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Professor of Indigenous Studies, will “catalyze and unite conversations on indigeneity across disciplines,” according to the announcement. 

The new professorship, titled the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Professor of Indigenous Studies, will “catalyze and unite conversations on indigeneity across disciplines” according to the announcement. 

NEWS | 12/04/2020

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Delivered meals, hybrid teaching, and quarantine policy in flux: Key takeaways from last night’s parent town hall

Delivered meals, hybrid teaching, and quarantine policy in flux: Key takeaways from last night’s parent town hall

Anika Buch

The University may alter aspects of the spring 2021 move-in and quarantine process, pending guidance from the New Jersey government. 

The University may be altering aspects of the spring 2021 move-in and initial quarantine process, awaiting guidance from the state after the CDC shortened the recommended quarantine period from 14 days to 10 days on Wednesday. Housing will push back its launch of a move-in sign-up site to bide time for a potential state policy shift.

NEWS | 12/03/2020

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Administrators discuss vaccine preparedness, socially-distant spring at USG town hall

Administrators discuss vaccine preparedness, socially-distant spring at USG town hall

Anika Buch

A wide range of topics were discussed at the town hall, including housing, dining, virtual programming, visa restrictions for international students, testing protocol, and whether the University would be able to distribute a vaccine once available. 

A wide range of topics were discussed at the town hall, including housing, dining, virtual programming, visa restrictions for international students, testing protocol, and whether the University would be able to distribute a vaccine once available. 

NEWS | 12/02/2020

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Princeton expects to keep student organization facilities closed throughout the spring

Princeton expects to keep student organization facilities closed throughout the spring

Zachary Shevin

Though noting that prox access “is expected to remain inactive throughout the term,” the announcement left the door open for adjustment if public health guidelines permit.

Though noting that prox access “is expected to remain inactive throughout the term,” the announcement left the door open for adjustment if public health guidelines permit.

NEWS | 12/02/2020

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Biden to nominate SPIA Dean Rouse as CEA chair

Biden to nominate SPIA Dean Rouse as CEA chair

Albert Jiang and Sam Kagan

Cecilia Rouse, Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), will be named by President-elect Joe Biden as his pick for Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, The Wall Street Journal reported. If confirmed by the Senate, she would be the first woman of color to chair the Council.

Cecilia Rouse, Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), will be named by President-elect Joe Biden as his pick for Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, according to reporting from the Wall Street Journal. If confirmed by the Senate, she would be the first woman of color to chair the Council.

NEWS | 11/29/2020

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Sophomore sues Princeton for spring 2020 tuition refund

Sophomore sues Princeton for spring 2020 tuition refund

Anne Wen

Reid Zlotky ’23 is suing the University in federal court, arguing the institution is unfairly charging full tuition for virtual instruction in the spring. Tuition reimbursement lawsuits have now been filed against all eight Ivy League institutions.

Reid Zlotky ’23 is suing the University in federal court, arguing the institution is unfairly charging full tuition for virtual instruction in the spring. Tuition reimbursement lawsuits have now been filed against all eight Ivy League institutions.

NEWS | 11/28/2020

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As The Hub’s first tenant, Princeton hopes to catalyze New Jersey’s tech industry

As The Hub’s first tenant, Princeton hopes to catalyze New Jersey’s tech industry

Ngan Chiem

Rodney Priestley, Vice Dean of Innovation and Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, said the University is committed to nurturing New Jersey’s tech ecosystem.

At the online announcement of the partnership, Rodney Priestley, the Vice Dean of Innovation and Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, expressed commitment to nurturing the New Jersey tech ecosystem through projects like The Hub and with the help of other research institutions in the state, including Rutgers University. 

NEWS | 11/25/2020

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Faculty for ‘about 60 courses’ have expressed interest in hybrid teaching

Faculty for ‘about 60 courses’ have expressed interest in hybrid teaching

Alejandro Ortiz

“So far, the Office of the Dean of the College has had inquiries from faculty for about 60 courses — including both undergraduate and graduate courses — who are interested in exploring hybrid elements in their teaching,” a University spokesperson told the ‘Prince.’

“So far, the Office of the Dean of the College has had inquiries from faculty for about 60 courses — including both undergraduate and graduate courses — who are interested in exploring hybrid elements in their teaching,” a University spokesperson told the ‘Prince’ this afternoon.

NEWS | 11/25/2020

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Barron '74 establishes Biodiversity Research Challenge Fund

Barron '74 establishes Biodiversity Research Challenge Fund

Neha Chauhan

The University recently announced the establishment of the Thomas A. and Currie C. Barron Family Biodiversity Research Challenge Fund to support environmental research on biodiversity. 

The University recently announced the establishment of the Thomas A. and Currie C. Barron Family Biodiversity Research Challenge Fund to support environmental research on biodiversity. 

NEWS | 11/25/2020

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Princeton to invite all undergraduates to campus this spring, with most instruction remaining online

Princeton to invite all undergraduates to campus this spring, with most instruction remaining online

Albert Jiang, Zachary Shevin, Naomi Hess, Marissa Michaels, Rooya Rahin, Evelyn Doskoch, and Caitlin Limestahl

Most instruction will remain online, and classes with an in-person component will be offered in a “hybrid” format to accommodate students studying remotely. All graduate students will again be invited to campus

Most instruction will remain online, and classes with an in-person component will be offered in a “hybrid” format to accommodate students studying remotely. All graduate students will again be invited to campus

NEWS | 11/24/2020

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