Correction appendedAs college admission decisions loom near, it seems that parents everywhere are dreaming in orange and black.
Before arriving at the University, Steve Apple '08 had not gone to school for a single day in his entire life.A friend took Apple to his second grade classroom as part of a show-and-tell demonstration.
Before arriving at the University, Steve Apple '08 had not gone to school for a single day in his entire life.A friend took Apple to his second grade classroom as part of a show-and-tell demonstration.
Several pieces of Italian art might have said "arrivederci Roma" under illegal pretenses.In early April, four University Art Museum representatives will meet with Italian authorities to discuss four Italian artifacts in the possession of the Univeristy that might have been acquired illegally.Though the number of artifacts in question is relatively small, the investigation reflects a growing trend nationwide.
History professor, music lover and political activist Sean Wilentz has received the 2006 Bancroft Prize for his recent book, "The Rise of American Democracy: Jefferson to Lincoln."Wilentz will be awarded the prize, one of the history world's top honors and a common precursor to the Pulitzer Prize, by the trustees of Columbia University in April.In his 2005 book, which took 10 years to write, Wilentz described the various social and political changes during the early and mid-19th century that helped transform American politics into the democracy we know today."There are many books written about this time period, but there needed to be something to cover the general sweep of the rise of American democracy," he said.Educated at Columbia, Oxford and Yale, Wilentz has been a member of the Princeton faculty since 1979, and currently directs the Program in American Studies.Wilentz, who teaches History 373: The New Nation, said his teaching at the University has had a "tremendous impact not only on writing of books but also my perception of the period," making him think more clearly about the politics of a particular time period.In addition to his most recent book on the rise of American democracy, Wilentz has also written "The Kingdom of Matthias" (1994), which describes a New York-based cult in the 1830s, and "Chants Democratic" (1984), which chronicles the rise of the working class during the early history of New York City.
History professor, music lover and political activist Sean Wilentz has received the 2006 Bancroft Prize for his recent book, "The Rise of American Democracy: Jefferson to Lincoln."Wilentz will be awarded the prize, one of the history world's top honors and a common precursor to the Pulitzer Prize, by the trustees of Columbia University in April.In his 2005 book, which took 10 years to write, Wilentz described the various social and political changes during the early and mid-19th century that helped transform American politics into the democracy we know today."There are many books written about this time period, but there needed to be something to cover the general sweep of the rise of American democracy," he said.Educated at Columbia, Oxford and Yale, Wilentz has been a member of the Princeton faculty since 1979, and currently directs the Program in American Studies.Wilentz, who teaches History 373: The New Nation, said his teaching at the University has had a "tremendous impact not only on writing of books but also my perception of the period," making him think more clearly about the politics of a particular time period.In addition to his most recent book on the rise of American democracy, Wilentz has also written "The Kingdom of Matthias" (1994), which describes a New York-based cult in the 1830s, and "Chants Democratic" (1984), which chronicles the rise of the working class during the early history of New York City.
Correction appendedAs college admission decisions loom near, it seems that parents everywhere are dreaming in orange and black.
Correction appendedSoon after electrical engineering professor Ed Zschau '61 submitted final grades for his fall semester course, he wrote an email to his class explaining why he hadn't been able to give all the students the grades he thought they deserved."I think that the overall performance of your class was the best of the sixteen classes that I have had the privilege of working with over the past eight years," Zschau, who teaches ELE 491: High-Tech Entrepreneurship, said in his message.
Student-athletes, do you chafe under heinous NCAA restrictions that disallow your participation in March Madness bracket pools?
Several pieces of Italian art might have said "arrivederci Roma" under illegal pretenses.In early April, four University Art Museum representatives will meet with Italian authorities to discuss four Italian artifacts in the possession of the Univeristy that might have been acquired illegally.Though the number of artifacts in question is relatively small, the investigation reflects a growing trend nationwide.
Two years ago, sociology professor Patricia Fernandez-Kelly and her students got kicked out of prison.
During midterm week students balance class schedules with studying and paper writing. Students do some last minute studying in Firestone as midterms finish.
How did an infinitesimally small dot expand in a trillionth of a second into the entire universe we see today?
While some people swear by the meditative nature of a long solo run, as anyone who has been to Dillion Gym during peak hours knows, there are many who prefer the company of others while exercising.
It is said in spring, the thoughts of young men turn to love; however, my shambolic ruminations have turned to something else of late: namely, military conquest of Greenland.
Two years ago, sociology professor Patricia Fernandez-Kelly and her students got kicked out of prison.
It is said in spring, the thoughts of young men turn to love; however, my shambolic ruminations have turned to something else of late: namely, military conquest of Greenland.
While some people swear by the meditative nature of a long solo run, as anyone who has been to Dillion Gym during peak hours knows, there are many who prefer the company of others while exercising.
"Can you hear me now? Good."Thought it was just an advertising gimmick? Well, think again.Verizon Wireless' famous ad campaign is based on real-life testers who drive across the country monitoring signal strength.
The University named the three finalists for young alumni trustee, after an election period marked by controversy surrounding a ban on campaigning for the post.Seniors Christopher Lloyd, Lide Paterno and Brady Walkinshaw beat out 18 other candidates.
