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Research warns of ecosystem conversion

Research warns of ecosystem conversion

Prihatha Narasimmaraj

Human-driven deforestation has been touted as one of the greatest threats facing wildlife and ecosystems worldwide. But a Princeton research team led by Carla Staver, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, has suggested that the loss of savannas to forests as a result of human alteration of climate and landscapes is an equally serious issue.

NEWS | 11/06/2011

News & Notes: Bank of America removes debit card fees

Following a controversial change in policy, Bank of America has announced that it will be terminating its plans to charge a $5 monthly fee for using its debit card.

NEWS | 11/06/2011

Firefighter hopes for local 9/11 memorial by next year

Emily Tseng

If Roy James has his way, Princeton will be host to a 9/11 memorial featuring steel from the wreckage of the World Trade Center by Sept. 11, 2012.

NEWS | 11/06/2011

University to fund study of community transit needs

Patience Haggin

The University has pledged to contribute to a study of the local community’s transit needs under an agreement with local government that went into effect on Tuesday. At a reception held in the Dinky waiting room, which the University has reopened under the agreement, officials from the University, Borough and Township celebrated the passage of their memorandum of understanding on transit negotiations.

NEWS | 11/06/2011

News & Notes: Cliatt ’96 named Vice President of College Communications at Franklin & Marshall

University news and editorial services director Cass Cliatt ’96 will serve as vice president for college communications at Franklin & Marshall College starting Jan. 3, 2012, according to an Oct. 31 announcement by college president Daniel R. Porterfield.

NEWS | 11/06/2011

Corzine resigns amid federal investigation

Catherine Duazo

Former New Jersey Governor and Wilson School visiting lecturer Jon Corzine resigned from his position as chairman and chief executive at MF Global Holdings Ltd. on Nov. 4 while the FBI conducts an ongoing investigation into $633 million of client money that is unaccounted for at the options and futures firm.

NEWS | 11/06/2011

Web Update: Electricity problems fixed after storm

As of 8 a.m. on Monday morning, Public Safety confirmed that power had been restored to the Stanworth graduate housing complex and that Route 206 had reopened in both directions after services were halted following a storm during the weekend.

NEWS | 10/30/2011

News & Notes: Taub ’13 advances to final 10 of talent contest

Benjamin Taub ’13, a member of the Katzenjammers currently studying abroad in Italy, advanced to the final 10 of “The Big Audition,” a U.K. talent competition run by jazz musician Jamie Cullum and the PizzaExpress Jazz Club.

NEWS | 10/27/2011

News & Notes: Hill ’13 announced finalist in essay contest

Undergraduate Emily Hill ’13 has been announced as a finalist of the Womenetics Advancing Aspirations Global Scholarship, an essay competition that will award a total of $22,000 to 10 undergraduate students.

NEWS | 10/27/2011

Whitman director of studies position unfilled

In an email to Whitman College’s Class of 2014 at the beginning of the year, Whitman master Sandra Bermann described several changes in the college office that happened over the summer. These included Bermann’s new appointment as master of the college — replacing economics professor Harvey Rosen — and Christina Davis’ replacement as Director of Student Life with Devon Wessman-Smerdon ’05.

NEWS | 10/27/2011

Keller Center launches internship portals for engineering students

The Keller Center for Innovation in Engineering Education has launched new internship portals to facilitate its mission of creating unique summer internship opportunities for students interested in engineering and entrepreneurship.

NEWS | 10/27/2011

Borough, Township debate consolidation cost in emails

On Nov. 8, residents of Princeton Borough and Township will vote on whether to consolidate into one municipality.

NEWS | 10/27/2011

Author, model discusses challenges, objectification in modeling industry

Model and author D. R. Hildebrand discussed the objectification of models’ bodies in the industry in a reading from his debut novel “Walking Marina” on Wednesday evening.

NEWS | 10/27/2011

Princeton University Press releases short e-books

Following the lead of other presses, Princeton University Press has decided to delve into the world of e-reading with its new Princeton Shorts collection. The press will be releasing five “shorts,” or sections taken from longer books, each priced at $1.99 to $4.99 depending on length.

NEWS | 10/27/2011

News & Notes: Regional education association will reach agreement with school system soon

The Princeton Regional Education Association, the local teachers’ union, is close to coming to an agreement with the regional school system after being without a contract since June 30, members from both sides told The Princeton Packet.

NEWS | 10/25/2011

Students: Keeping kosher can be difficult

At Tower Club, Kerry Brodie ’12 can be found munching on Cinnamon Toast Crunch and other cereals for meals — even during formals. "It is not ideal, but it is worth it to be part of the club,” said Brodie, an Orthodox Jew who observes kosher dietary restrictions. The Center for Jewish Life houses the University’s only kosher kitchen and offers three meals daily, but this still limits dining and socializing options — especially for upperclassmen.

NEWS | 10/25/2011

Banks to charge monthly debit fee

As the Occupy Wall Street protests continue to make waves in New York City, a different financial issue is hitting closer to home. Members of the University’s student community have expressed their frustration and annoyance at the recent announcement by some of the foremost commercial banks — Bank of America, Chase and Wells Fargo among them — that they would start charging customers a flat monthly fee for debit card usage on purchases. Several students are making the switch over to other banks that do not charge such a fee.

NEWS | 10/25/2011

Moore '79 backs out of debate

Patience Haggin

The on-campus mayoral debate became a one-candidate forum when one of the candidates did not show up on Monday evening. Republican candidate Jill Jachera took questions on University-related issues when Democratic candidate Yina Moore ’79 was unable to attend.

NEWS | 10/25/2011

Borough residents debate zoning changes

Patience Haggin

The Borough Council voted on Tuesday night 3-2 to introduce a revised version of the Arts and Transit Neighborhood zoning ordinance for debate in the Borough Council. The ordinance will now go to the Regional Planning Board of Princeton for a second review.

NEWS | 10/25/2011

Economic adviser Rosen speaks on China’s developing economy

Daniel Rosen, an economic adviser and founder of the Rhodium Group, spoke about China’s developing economy before a full audience in Robertson Hall on Monday evening.

NEWS | 10/25/2011

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