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AAS celebrates move into Stanhope, possible new major

Growing from a program into a full-fledged center, African-American studies (AAS) has long been in a state of flux, expanding its offerings and moving its headquarters three times in the last four years.And that change is continuing, with African-American studies "authorized to [become] a major once our faculty is large enough to offer enough courses on a consistent basis," Center for African-American Studies Director Valerie Smith said.In the report that accompanied the University's announcement of the creation of the center last September, a faculty committee recommended that "the University should aim to be ready to offer a major in African-American studies in five years."After a year of renovations to Stanhope Hall, previously home to the Department of Public Safety, the center moved into its permanent headquarters this fall and held a celebratory open house yesterday.

University outlines plans for fundraising

University officials outlined Princeton's upcoming $1.75 billion capital campaign at yesterday's meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC)."It is a very exciting time," said Michele Minter, director of Development for the Office of Campaign and Individual Giving.

It's a beautiful day

Students take advantage of the warm weather to work outdoors. After a week of highs in the 80s, October promises milder weather.

New library to open in fall of 2008

After months of delays and contractor problems slowed construction for several months last year, the Lewis Science Library is on schedule to be completed by next fall.The 87,000 sq.

Fast food

Students break their fasts at the end of the Muslim Students Association's day-long "Fast-a-Thon," a fundraiser which raised more than $3,500 for international humanitarian groups.

Professor mixes faith and academics

While searching for his life's vocation at age 17, politics professor Robert George asked his priest whether he had a calling to enter the ministry."You don't," he recalled his priest said.

Tilghman welcomes new dean of religious life

Members of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) welcomed a new dean of religious life, learned about the University's upcoming capital campaign and presented Princeton's Second Life campus at their first meeting of the academic year yesterday.The first item on the agenda was President Tilghman's introduction of Alison Boden, dean of religious life and the chapel, who served as the dean of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel at the University of Chicago for the past 12 years.Since starting her job on Aug.

South Korea government warns North Korea to disarm

Nuclear physicist dies at age 88

Wolfgang Panofsky '38, who left a legacy of influential research in electron accelerator design, high-energy particle physics and nuclear arms control, died of a heart attack Sept.

U-Bikes to ease trek from Forbes

Orange bikes will appear across campus in upcoming days as the USG expands a bike-sharing program that launched yesterday at Forbes.The program, called U-Bikes, will attempt to improve travel across campus by placing bikes in convenient locations where students can pick them up as needed.Residents of Forbes who sign up for U-Bikes will be issued keys that fit the locks of every shared bike and will then have access to the bikes as they need them, so long as the machines are locked to a rack afterward.

Pedaling for a cure

Seniors set out to break world record before graduation

The senior class is on a quest for glory ? to get the class into the "Guinness Book of World Records."This quest began last April during the Class of 2008 presidential race, when then-candidate Tom Haine promised that he would work with his classmates to break a world record."It would be great to have this as part of our history when we graduate," Haine, now senior class president, said in an interview.

USG creates new IT committee

The USG Senate is striving to expand its online presence and address problems with dining hall overcrowding, officers said during the organization's first meeting last night.USG vice president Josh Weinstein '09 announced the creation of an information technology committee that will be headed by Phil Stern '09 and USG webmaster Bruce Halperin '09.The committee will oversee planned improvements to Point and the launch of a new USG website, as well as helping USG members with websites for their projects.The IT committee is involved with the "revamping, reshaping and redesigning [of] Point," Weinstein said.USG president Rob Biederman '08 explained the creation of a five-tiered marketing approach to re-publicize Point, a web portal that includes event listings and links to other Princeton-related sites.

A taste of bul go gi

Fall bicker numbers rise at Cap, Ivy, Tower

Members of three eating clubs added to their ranks this week following the conclusion of the fall Bicker process.Tower Club accepted 18 of 38 bickerees, a slight increase from the 15 students taken last fall. Club officers, however, limited new membership to juniors.Ivy Club took 12 of the 26 juniors and seniors who bickered.

Pickups cover U. in shaving cream

Shaving cream dangled from trees and covered doors, vomit pooled in dorm hallways and stairwells were rank.More than just the average post-party mess, the refuse left by eating club pickups and Bicker week partying can create an extra burden for the University's janitorial staff."It's part of our job," Josue Lajeunesse, lead Building Services janitor, said Friday morning while hosing off shaving cream smeared on glass doors at Spelman Halls.

Scholars warn students of global warming evils

David de Rothschild trekked across Antarctica in 100 days with a technical crew and a team of husky sled dogs.

Photographer invents new camera

Clifford Ross wanted to capture details on film, but no camera could do quite what he had in mind.

Finnie '84 heads UHS in interim

Daniel Silverman, who spent five years overseeing the University's health operations, resigned from University Health Services (UHS) last month.Silverman, who was executive director of UHS and University chief medical officer, has been replaced by Janet Finnie '84, UHS chief operating officer, who will serve as interim director until a permanent replacement is hired.Finnie, who has worked in UHS' administration since 2000, said in an email that she is "deeply and sincerely grateful, and consider[s] it an honor, to work with a truly extraordinary, fabulous staff of clinical providers and administrative staff here at UHS."She has worked closely with Silverman, making for a smooth transition, University spokeswoman Cass Cliatt '96 said, praising Finnie's "working knowledge of the health center and its operations" in an email.As interim director, Finnie hopes to be able to "ensure a smooth transition to a new executive directorship, to work on operational excellence, improving privacy and confidentiality for students, and building the cultural competence of our staff."The University will conduct a national search to find a permanent replacement for Silverman.

Alum reinvents home building

When Tom Pirelli '69 set off on a church trip to Mexico, he hoped to make a difference by building homes there for people in need.