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Whig-Clio debates cohabitation

Whig-Clio debates cohabitation

A heated debate over the University's policy on cohabitation, inspired by a Daily Princetonian column by Jason Sheltzer '08, took place Wednesday evening in the Whig Hall Senate chamber.The main issue was whether or not students would choose to live with their opposite-sex significant other if given the option.Sheltzer participated in the debate, arguing together with Dan Greco '06 that the University should allow cohabitation.

NEWS | 12/07/2005

Presidents sign joint statement

President Tilghman and eight other university presidents issued a statement this week reaffirming their commitment to gender equality in faculty hiring.The statement, which grew out of a meeting this summer, reflects a collective effort on behalf of the nine research universities to create a more diverse faculty.

NEWS | 12/07/2005

ORFE selects architect for new building

Frederick Fisher and Partners has officially been selected as the architect for the new Department of Operations Research and Financial Engineering (ORFE) building, slated to open in fall 2008."The firm ... was selected based on the quality and elegance of their prior work," ORFE chair Robert Vanderbei said.Fred Fisher, named one of the nation's top 100 designers by Architectural Digest, has been personally working on the initial design stages of the project since September, project architect Brent Eckerman said.The construction of the $14 million building will be the first stage of development in the engineering school's strategic plan, dean of engineering Maria Klawe said.

NEWS | 12/07/2005

Whig-Clio debates cohabitation

A heated debate over the University's policy on cohabitation, inspired by a Daily Princetonian column by Jason Sheltzer '08, took place Wednesday evening in the Whig Hall Senate chamber.The main issue was whether or not students would choose to live with their opposite-sex significant other if given the option.Sheltzer participated in the debate, arguing together with Dan Greco '06 that the University should allow cohabitation.

NEWS | 12/07/2005

Menendez reported to be Corzine's pick for Senate

Rep. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) is said to be Governor-elect Jon Corzine's pick to replace him in the U.S.

NEWS | 12/07/2005

ORFE selects architect for new building

Frederick Fisher and Partners has officially been selected as the architect for the new Department of Operations Research and Financial Engineering (ORFE) building, slated to open in fall 2008."The firm ... was selected based on the quality and elegance of their prior work," ORFE chair Robert Vanderbei said.Fred Fisher, named one of the nation's top 100 designers by Architectural Digest, has been personally working on the initial design stages of the project since September, project architect Brent Eckerman said.The construction of the $14 million building will be the first stage of development in the engineering school's strategic plan, dean of engineering Maria Klawe said.

NEWS | 12/07/2005

Felten to lead new center for IT policy

Computer science professor Ed Felten will direct the new Center for Information and Technology Policy (CITP), which will bring faculty and students from the Engineering and Wilson schools together with experts from outside the University to study the integration of technology and public policy."I'm really excited to be working in this new center, and I'm honored to be chosen as director," Felten said.

NEWS | 12/07/2005

Presidents sign joint statement

President Tilghman and eight other university presidents issued a statement this week reaffirming their commitment to gender equality in faculty hiring.The statement, which grew out of a meeting this summer, reflects a collective effort on behalf of the nine research universities to create a more diverse faculty.

NEWS | 12/07/2005

Tilghman: Same-sex marriage brief outside USG's mission

President Tilghman said Wednesday that she did not think it was within the USG's mission to sign an amicus brief supporting same-sex marriage."I don't think it's the USG's role to take stances on issues that seem so distant from student government issues," Tilghman said in an interview.The University, she said, only signs amicus briefs on issues "directly relevant" to the University's "mission," such as the Supreme Court case involving affirmative action at the University of Michigan.She drew a distinction between the way same-sex marriage affects the University and the way it affects individuals.

NEWS | 12/07/2005

Menendez reported to be Corzine's pick for Senate

Rep. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) is said to be Governor-elect Jon Corzine's pick to replace him in the U.S.

NEWS | 12/07/2005

Tilghman: Same-sex marriage brief outside USG's mission

President Tilghman said Wednesday that she did not think it was within the USG's mission to sign an amicus brief supporting same-sex marriage."I don't think it's the USG's role to take stances on issues that seem so distant from student government issues," Tilghman said in an interview.The University, she said, only signs amicus briefs on issues "directly relevant" to the University's "mission," such as the Supreme Court case involving affirmative action at the University of Michigan.She drew a distinction between the way same-sex marriage affects the University and the way it affects individuals.

NEWS | 12/07/2005

Felten to lead new center for IT policy

Computer science professor Ed Felten will direct the new Center for Information and Technology Policy (CITP), which will bring faculty and students from the Engineering and Wilson schools together with experts from outside the University to study the integration of technology and public policy."I'm really excited to be working in this new center, and I'm honored to be chosen as director," Felten said.

NEWS | 12/07/2005

Holton '80 no stranger to political spotlight

When Anne Holton '80 moves into the Virginia governor's mansion in January with husband Tim Kaine, she will be returning to her childhood home.In 1969, her father, Linwood Holton, took office as Virginia's first Republican governor of the 20th century.

NEWS | 12/06/2005

Johnson, Lenahan vie for presidency

In a USG election dogged by controversy and featuring an unusually high voter turnout of 57 percent, the seven-candidate presidential field was whittled down to Jeremy Johnson '07 and Alex Lenahan '07.

NEWS | 12/06/2005

Obama '85 masters balancing act

Being married to a U.S. senator, working full-time and raising a family is a balancing act for Michelle Obama '85.

NEWS | 12/06/2005

Johnson, Lenahan vie for presidency

In a USG election dogged by controversy and featuring an unusually high voter turnout of 57 percent, the seven-candidate presidential field was whittled down to Jeremy Johnson '07 and Alex Lenahan '07.

NEWS | 12/06/2005

Council discusses increasing University contribution

The Borough Council unveiled the preliminary 2006 municipal budget and passed an affordable housing ordinance at a meeting Tuesday night.The preliminary budget, which contains all funding requests, represents an increase of about $1.88 million, or 8.5 percent, over last year.The largest increases were made to the library, the health department and employee pensions, and revenue increases were projected in alcoholic beverage licenses, fire and housing fees, hotel taxes and court fines, Borough administrator Robert Bruschi said.

NEWS | 12/06/2005

Council discusses increasing University contribution

The Borough Council unveiled the preliminary 2006 municipal budget and passed an affordable housing ordinance at a meeting Tuesday night.The preliminary budget, which contains all funding requests, represents an increase of about $1.88 million, or 8.5 percent, over last year.The largest increases were made to the library, the health department and employee pensions, and revenue increases were projected in alcoholic beverage licenses, fire and housing fees, hotel taxes and court fines, Borough administrator Robert Bruschi said.

NEWS | 12/06/2005

Obama '85 masters balancing act

Being married to a U.S. senator, working full-time and raising a family is a balancing act for Michelle Obama '85.

NEWS | 12/06/2005

Students protest Red Cross policy

A group of students is protesting Red Cross guidelines that prevent sexually active gay men from donating blood.Laura Wieschaus '07, Meghan McCormick '07 and Karen Wolfgang '06 have organized a meeting on Thursday to discuss the Red Cross policy and take action, possibly through a letter-writing campaign.Red Cross guidelines state that "a male who has had sexual contact with another male, even once, since 1977" cannot give blood because of the risk of passing on HIV.Critics charge that the policy is discriminatory and counterproductive to the Red Cross' goals."[The policy] limits the amount of blood available to the public, and it also perpetuates a negative stereotype regarding homosexuals," said Wieschaus, a Red Cross volunteer coordinator.Fewer than 200 students donate blood during each drive, which is a small proportion of the student population, Wieschaus said.

NEWS | 12/06/2005

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