In February, the completion of the renovations on the Trustee Reading Room in Firestone brought about the end of the library’s official 10-year renovation project.
Of the thirty seniors who ran in the primary election, Stefan (Amo) Amokwandoh ’19, Sarah Varghese ’19, and Rachel Yee ’19 are the three finalists for the Young Alumni Trustee (YAT) primary election. The winner of the general election will replace Tumi Akinlawon ’15 — whose term ends on June 30 — and serve until 2023.
The exhibit sports a manuscript draft of Toni Morrison’s Beloved, the sole source for Bach’s Italian Concerto and French Overture and complete Qur’ans from China under the Qing Dynasty.
Formerly incarcerated individuals discussed voting rights and the criminal justice system in a panel organized by SPEAR’s Voting Rights project, led by Leila Ullman ’21. The panelists are currently advocating a New Jersey state bill that would remove the prohibition on voting by people on parole, probation, or serving sentences.
At around 5 a.m. on Monday, March 4, the University announced that the campus would delay opening due to severe weather until 10 a.m., but classes would be “held as scheduled.”
Rolón detailed his aspirations for his new position, which includes contributing to student growth and development.
The University submitted its filings to the Securities and Exchange Commission detailing nearly $66 million in shares.
Professor Sam Wang held a panel of experts Helen Kioukis of the League of Women Voters of New Jersey and Will Adler and Hannah Wheelan of the Princeton Gerrymandering Project to explain the importance of redistricting.
YATs have the same rights and duties as other members of the Board, and their twofold responsibility is to serve the University and “provide a perspective” to the Board based on their recent experiences as students.
At Alumni Day on Saturday, Feb. 23, Carol Quillen GS ’91 and Mellody Hobson ’91 received the University’s top alumni awards and reflected on their careers, both at Princeton and beyond.
The University unequivocally denies allegations that it unlawfully possesses ancient Eastern Orthodox texts and requests that it be awarded legal costs.
Over the last five years among these five categories, 99 violations were reported to the Honor Committee, 37 resulted in a hearing, and 23 students were found responsible of violating the Honor Code.
Members of the community plan to hold a “Day of Action” in support of Xiyue Wang, who was detained by Iranian police in 2016.
Friends and former USG colleagues laud Yee ’19 for her organizational skills and commitment to working for the good of others. Yee reflects on the successes and acknowledges the shortcomings of her tenure.
The Academic Integrity Reconciliation Committee has released recommended changes in an email to both faculty and students. These changes could drastically alter how issues of academic integrity are handled by both the Honor Committee and the Committee on Discipline.
The Wilson School announced the 12 students named to the 2019 cohort of Scholars in Nation’s Service Initiative (SINSI) on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Four current seniors were named graduate scholars, and eight juniors and sophomores will be interns.
The courtyard between Henry, Foulke, and 1901-Laughlin halls will be named the Beatrix Farrand Courtyard after famed landscape architect Beatrix Farrand, who worked at the University from 1912-1943 as its first consulting landscape architect. Farrand was one of the 11 founding members and the only female member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. She designed and influenced many elements of campus, including the Graduate College, Henry and Foulke halls, McCosh Health Center, and the Dinky station.
At the first CPUC meeting of the semester, President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 discussed the University’s new research initiatives and expansion plans. Undergraduates from Students for Prison Education and Reform (SPEAR) confronted Eisgruber with a series of questions.
In his annual letter to the University community, Eisgruber discussed the University’s role in current political issues, from concerns about discrimination in admissions to changes in Title IX policies. He also celebrated the University’s accomplishments over the last few months.
The University has begun preparations to renovate Robertson Hall. During the renovations, only the lower level of Robertson Hall will be accessible.
