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Princeton Reunions 2021 goes virtual, in-person ’20 Commencement canceled

Princeton Reunions 2021 goes virtual, in-person ’20 Commencement canceled

Katherine Dailey and Drew Somerville

Despite the events being held virtually, the Office of Alumni Affairs noted in an email to alumni that they are “working with the class [of 2020] to find ways to honor their achievements and foster a strong sense of community with each other and the University.”

Despite the events being held virtually, the Alumni Office noted in an email to alumni that they are “working with the class [of 2020] to find ways to honor their achievements and foster a strong sense of community with each other and the University.”

NEWS | 02/01/2021

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Former SPIA Dean Rouse undergoes virtual nomination hearing for Biden's CEA chair

Former SPIA Dean Rouse undergoes virtual nomination hearing for Biden's CEA chair

Karolen Eid

In a virtual confirmation hearing, former SPIA Dean Cecilia Rouse, President Biden’s nominee to chair the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA), discussed the COVID-19 pandemic economy and fielded questions on wealth inequality in the United States. 

In a virtual confirmation hearing, former SPIA Dean Cecilia Rouse, President Biden’s nominee to chair the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA), discussed the COVID-19 pandemic economy and fielded questions on wealth inequality in the United States. 

NEWS | 01/31/2021

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Princeton postpones admissions decision date

Princeton postpones admissions decision date

Anne Wen

According to a statement from the University, the Ivy League will announce results this year at 7 p.m. EST on April 6. Admitted students have until May 3, two more days than the usual deadline, to accept or decline their offers. 

According to a statement from the University, the Ivy League will announce results this year at 7 p.m. EST on April 6. Admitted students have until May 3, two more days than the usual deadline, to accept or decline their offers. 

NEWS | 01/31/2021

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Students demand Princeton preemptively bar Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 from on-campus recognition

Students demand Princeton preemptively bar Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 from on-campus recognition

Bharvi Chavre and Katherine Dailey

The petition, titled “Demand that Princeton University Condemn & Bar Honorary Titles to Senator Ted Cruz ('92)”, states, “We, the writer and undersigned, believe that Senator Cruz’s support of lies alleging voting fraud not only undermines these basic egalitarian practices and values but is also directly linked to the attack on the Capitol.”

The petition, titled “Demand that Princeton University Condemn & Bar Honorary Titles to Senator Ted Cruz ('92)”, states, “We, the writer and undersigned, believe that Senator Cruz’s support of lies alleging voting fraud not only undermines these basic egalitarian practices and values but is also directly linked to the attack on the Capitol.”

NEWS | 01/31/2021

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Bridge Year announces proposed reforms, still finalizing plans for 2021-22 program

Bridge Year announces proposed reforms, still finalizing plans for 2021-22 program

Omar Farah

Once students arrive, the “action plan” proposes that conversations around identity continue through an “on-site training series.” Additionally, the process for reporting discrimination will be further emphasized in orientation, and staff on the ground will be given more guidance as it relates to “supporting students of targeted identities.” 

Once students arrive, the “action plan” proposes that conversations around identity continue through an “on-site training series.” Additionally, the process for reporting discrimination will be further emphasized in orientation, and staff on the ground will be given more guidance as it relates to “supporting students of targeted identities.” 

NEWS | 01/31/2021

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Sachs Scholarship awarded to Jimin Kang ’21, Aisha Tahir ’21, and Hannah Duffus

Sachs Scholarship awarded to Jimin Kang ’21, Aisha Tahir ’21, and Hannah Duffus

Anne Wen

Jimin Kang ’20, Aisha Tahir ’20, and Hannah Duffus received the prestigious award and will use it to pursue postgraduate education.

Jimin Kang ’20, Aisha Tahir ’20, and Hannah Duffus received the prestigious award and will use it to pursue postgraduate education.

NEWS | 01/31/2021

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Princeton Public Library closed due to COVID-19 case

Princeton Public Library closed due to COVID-19 case

Ngan Chiem

All in-person services and contactless hold pickups will be suspended for the first time since the library’s reopening in August. In addition, all three drop-off sites around town for returned materials have closed and due dates have been extended two weeks.

All in-person services and contactless hold pickups will be suspended for the first time since the library’s reopening in August. In addition, all three drop-off sites around town for returned materials have closed and due dates have been extended two weeks.

NEWS | 01/28/2021

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Dean of Faculty Sanjeev Kulkarni resigns, will return to teaching

Dean of Faculty Sanjeev Kulkarni resigns, will return to teaching

Allan Shen

Kulkarni, who joined the University faculty in 1991 and holds the title of William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Electrical Engineering, will return to teaching and research.

Kulkarni, who joined the University faculty in 1991 and holds the title of William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Electrical Engineering, will return to teaching and research. 

NEWS | 01/28/2021

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Prospect Student Ventures receives $110k for investment in entrepreneurship

Prospect Student Ventures receives $110k for investment in entrepreneurship

Edward Tian

The funding intends to cover three years of investments in student entrepreneurship, with investments ranging between $1,000 and $10,000 for each student startup.

The funding intends to cover three years of investments in student entrepreneurship, with investments ranging between $1,000 and $10,000 for each student startup.

NEWS | 01/28/2021

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The College Board permanently eliminates SAT Essay and SAT Subject Tests

The College Board permanently eliminates SAT Essay and SAT Subject Tests

Amy Ciceu

The University undergraduate admissions process will remain relatively unchanged, according to University Spokesperson Ayana Gibbs.

The University undergraduate admissions process will remain relatively unchanged, according to University Spokesperson Ayana Gibbs.

NEWS | 01/28/2021

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2,887 undergraduates return to campus, begin mandatory testing and quarantine

2,887 undergraduates return to campus, begin mandatory testing and quarantine

Anika Agarwal

Students report satisfaction with “safe, smooth, and efficient” COVID-19 test at Jadwin Gym, offer mixed reviews on bagged meals, and hope that fellow students adhere to University-mandated health and safety guidelines.

Students report satisfaction with “safe, smooth, and efficient” COVID-19 test at Jadwin Gym, offer mixed reviews on bagged meals, and hope that fellow students adhere to University-mandated health and safety guidelines.

NEWS | 01/28/2021

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Princeton names twelve SINSI scholars

Princeton names twelve SINSI scholars

Anne Wen

This marks the program’s 15th year at the School of Public and International Affairs.

This marks the program’s 15th year at the School of Public and International Affairs.

NEWS | 01/26/2021

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Senate approves referenda position papers in final meeting of Parikh’s term

Senate approves referenda position papers in final meeting of Parikh’s term

Drew Somerville

The position papers call on the University to excuse students from classes on Election Day and to divest from fossil fuels.

The position papers call on the University to excuse students from classes on Election Day and to divest from fossil fuels.

NEWS | 01/26/2021

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Princeton historians condemn Trump administration’s 1776 commission report

Princeton historians condemn Trump administration’s 1776 commission report

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Princeton professors denounce former President Trump’s 1776 Commission, a project to promote “patriotic education,”  as an ill-informed backlash to The New York Times’ 1619 project. 

Princeton professors denounce President Trump’s 1776 Commission, a project to promote “patriotic education,”  as an ill-informed backlash to The New York Times’ 1619 project. 

NEWS | 01/24/2021

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Mitchel Charles ’18 named new ODUS Program Coordinator

Mitchel Charles ’18 named new ODUS Program Coordinator

Sam Pathak

Charles will serve as a liaison between student leaders and University offices, offering advice and support to student-led organizations and ensuring that events led by student organizations comply with University policies. 

Charles will serve as a liaison between student leaders and University offices, offering advice and support to student-led organizations and ensuring that events led by student organizations comply with University policies. 

NEWS | 01/24/2021

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USG discusses virtual Street Week, referenda process at penultimate meeting

USG discusses virtual Street Week, referenda process at penultimate meeting

Drew Somerville

In its penultimate meeting, the USG Senate discussed next steps to implement the winter referenda, virtual movie viewings, new student groups, and the COVID Connector hotline.

In its penultimate meeting, the USG Senate discussed next steps to implement the winter referenda, virtual movie viewings, new student groups, and the COVID Connector hotline.

NEWS | 01/21/2021

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Q&A with Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman on Capitol riots and contracting COVID-19

Q&A with Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman on Capitol riots and contracting COVID-19

Naomi Hess

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman expressed her opinions on the turbulent political climate of the past few weeks.

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman expressed her opinions on the turbulent political climate of the past few weeks.

NEWS | 01/21/2021

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Amid digital crackdown, Chinese Politics professor recommends students in China avoid his class

Amid digital crackdown, Chinese Politics professor recommends students in China avoid his class

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Professor Rory Truex ’07 explained that since the course “includes material that is banned in China,” he didn’t “want anyone to feel that they were in a position where they had to access banned material in order to succeed in my course.”

Professor Rory Truex ’07 explained that since the course “includes material that is banned in China,” he didn’t “want anyone to feel that they were in a position where they had to access banned material in order to succeed in my course.”

NEWS | 01/15/2021

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Princeton alumna Zoya Shoaib ’20 dies at 22

Princeton alumna Zoya Shoaib ’20 dies at 22

Allan Shen

Shoaib was a Residential College Advisor (RCA) at Whitman College, an active member of the campus Muslim community, and a graduate with an A.B. degree in computer science.

Shoaib was a Residential College Advisor (RCA) at Whitman College, an active member of the campus Muslim community, and a graduate with an A.B. degree in computer science.

NEWS | 01/13/2021

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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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