When John Lee Howard ?47 received his diploma from the University, he also made history.Howard, who majored in biology, was the first African-American student to receive an undergraduate degree from Princeton.
The USG Senate approved all amendments proposed to its constitution at last night?s meeting after USG president Josh Weinstein ?09 apologized for the confusion that surfaced at the previous week?s meeting.Weinstein told the Senate that he hoped to give everyone ?a sense of where we are and where we?re going? by explaining his goals for the USG.
The Princeton University Jazz Program will look to expand its course offerings, staff positions and international initiatives beginning next year using a $4 million donation from Anthony Lee ?79.Lee, who considers jazz ?a lifelong passion,? was inspired to contribute by the $101 million donation from Peter Lewis ?55 and by the University?s new emphasis on bolstering the arts in undergraduate education outlined in a speech by President Tilghman.A jazz guitarist with a recording studio in his home, Lee said a central part of his Princeton experience was an introductory jazz course taught by Henry Martin that ?cemented [his] love [for jazz].?Anthony Branker ?80, who was also in Martin?s course but was not acquainted with Lee at the time, now heads the University?s jazz program.?Mr. Lee?s gift will enable us to realize a number of our educational goals that have been in place for sometime now but have been difficult to attainbecause of a lack of funding,? Branker said.
When Jeremy Arceneaux ?10?s roommate walked into the room and informed the Riverdale, Ill., native of the shootings at Northern Illinois University (NIU), Arceneaux?s mind immediately jumped to his family and friends.?I know a handful of people who go to NIU, one of whom is my cousin so the thought of a shooting hitting so close to home really frightens me,? he said in an e-mail.
When Jeremy Arceneaux ?10?s roommate walked into the room and informed the Riverdale, Ill., native of the shootings at Northern Illinois University (NIU), Arceneaux?s mind immediately jumped to his family and friends.?I know a handful of people who go to NIU, one of whom is my cousin so the thought of a shooting hitting so close to home really frightens me,? he said in an e-mail.
The Princeton University Jazz Program will look to expand its course offerings, staff positions and international initiatives beginning next year using a $4 million donation from Anthony Lee ?79.Lee, who considers jazz ?a lifelong passion,? was inspired to contribute by the $101 million donation from Peter Lewis ?55 and by the University?s new emphasis on bolstering the arts in undergraduate education outlined in a speech by President Tilghman.A jazz guitarist with a recording studio in his home, Lee said a central part of his Princeton experience was an introductory jazz course taught by Henry Martin that ?cemented [his] love [for jazz].?Anthony Branker ?80, who was also in Martin?s course but was not acquainted with Lee at the time, now heads the University?s jazz program.?Mr. Lee?s gift will enable us to realize a number of our educational goals that have been in place for sometime now but have been difficult to attainbecause of a lack of funding,? Branker said.
When John Lee Howard ?47 received his diploma from the University, he also made history.Howard, who majored in biology, was the first African-American student to receive an undergraduate degree from Princeton.
Students, staff, alumni and community members discussed solutions for high-risk drinking at a workshop on Friday organized by the Alcohol Coalition Committee (ACC).Around 80 members of the University community attended the four-hour workshop to discuss why and how to create a healthier drinking culture on campus.
The USG Senate approved all amendments proposed to its constitution at last night?s meeting after USG president Josh Weinstein ?09 apologized for the confusion that surfaced at the previous week?s meeting.Weinstein told the Senate that he hoped to give everyone ?a sense of where we are and where we?re going? by explaining his goals for the USG.
Students, staff, alumni and community members discussed solutions for high-risk drinking at a workshop on Friday organized by the Alcohol Coalition Committee (ACC).Around 80 members of the University community attended the four-hour workshop to discuss why and how to create a healthier drinking culture on campus.
The Daily Princetonian is looking for reader submissions for each "The Week in Photos" slideshow. To submit a photo related to Princeton campus life, attach it in an e-mail to weekinphotos@dailyprincetonian.com. The Photo Editors will select the best reader submissions to display in next week's slideshow.
The Daily Princetonian is looking for reader submissions for each "The Week in Photos" slideshow. To submit a photo related to Princeton campus life, attach it in an e-mail to weekinphotos@dailyprincetonian.com. The Photo Editors will select the best reader submissions to display in next week's slideshow.
Stephen Colbert, according to the latest figures, is the leading candidate in the 2008 presidential race, with 1,165 armies controlling 16 states.
Public Safety found an anti-gay slur written in green toothpaste in a bathroom stall in the fifth entryway of Holder Hall on Wednesday evening.According to the Public Safety report, a Holder RCA reported the graffiti, found in the second floor men?s bathroom, at 8:05 that evening.
At least five current Princeton students have found themselves behind a podium, buzzer in hand, waiting for the next prompt from Alex Trebek on the set of ?Jeopardy.??It felt very good when I found out that I got on the show,? said David Walter ?11, who won the 2007 Jeopardy Teen Tournament with $75,000.
NEW ORLEANS, La. ?Jan. 21 ?Defying the hurtful stereotype of the mild-mannered meteorologist, a tropical cyclone symposium sensationally degenerates into an epic smackdown between dueling hurricane researchers clashing over the projected impacts of global warming.
The looming prospect of grade deflation has made the University?s Pass/D/Fail grading option a welcomed respite from GPA-related anxieties for some, but many students and professors have not found solace in pursuing this opportunity.
NEW ORLEANS, La. ?Jan. 21 ?Defying the hurtful stereotype of the mild-mannered meteorologist, a tropical cyclone symposium sensationally degenerates into an epic smackdown between dueling hurricane researchers clashing over the projected impacts of global warming.
