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Bernanke stresses 'consensus' on price stability in first public address

Bernanke stresses 'consensus' on price stability in first public address

In his first public address as chairman of the Federal Reserve, former University economics professor Ben Bernanke stressed the importance of price stability in promoting economic growth in a global environment of increasing oil prices and international competition.Bernanke, who taught at the University for 17 years and served as chair of the economics department, returned to campus Friday night as part of the Wilson School's 75th anniversary conference on government service, "In the Nation's Service: Changes and Challenges."In his speech, delivered in Richardson Auditorium, Bernanke drew on historical examples to demonstrate how U.S.

NEWS | 02/23/2006

Exhibit to mark lake's centennial

Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink ? in Lake Carnegie at least.Princeton Water Watch, which conducts weekly tests on water quality, issued a progress report in January based on last year's assessments, indicating that the man-made lake has "moderate" pollution.

NEWS | 02/23/2006

Draughon promotes campus unity in BSU

Some students attend Princeton for the prestige, others for the faculty and academics, perhaps others for the Gothic architecture and beautiful campus.Dwight Draughon '08 came because of a TV show."It was a childhood dream to come to Princeton because Carlton from 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' wanted to go there," he said.If this doesn't seem like the typical response, it is probably because Draughon is not the typical Princeton student.Instead, Draughon, president of the Black Student Union (BSU), is making sure he serves as a voice for students who don't necessarily conform and want a comfortable group on campus.Born in the South Bronx, Draughon, 19, said that life at Princeton is drastically different from the environment where he grew up."Being at Princeton is a tough situation," he said.

NEWS | 02/23/2006

Nagy spreads pride through Alliance

When Luca Nagy '07 decided to attend college in the United States, the trans-Atlantic journey from Hungary was just another step in what she calls a lifelong pursuit of randomness.Now, after being part of the Pride Alliance for less than a year, Nagy has become its president ? and thus the most prominent advocate for gays and lesbians on campus.

NEWS | 02/23/2006

Exhibit to mark lake's centennial

Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink ? in Lake Carnegie at least.Princeton Water Watch, which conducts weekly tests on water quality, issued a progress report in January based on last year's assessments, indicating that the man-made lake has "moderate" pollution.

NEWS | 02/23/2006

Revisions presents Christian viewpoint

While humor, political and literary publications abound across campus, religious writing has had little outlet until recently.Revisions magazine, first published last spring, hopes to fill that void with articles written from a Christian perspective."We felt that the Christian viewpoint was underrepresented, if at all," Revisions editor Andrew Matthews '06 said.

NEWS | 02/23/2006

Draughon promotes campus unity in BSU

Some students attend Princeton for the prestige, others for the faculty and academics, perhaps others for the Gothic architecture and beautiful campus.Dwight Draughon '08 came because of a TV show."It was a childhood dream to come to Princeton because Carlton from 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' wanted to go there," he said.If this doesn't seem like the typical response, it is probably because Draughon is not the typical Princeton student.Instead, Draughon, president of the Black Student Union (BSU), is making sure he serves as a voice for students who don't necessarily conform and want a comfortable group on campus.Born in the South Bronx, Draughon, 19, said that life at Princeton is drastically different from the environment where he grew up."Being at Princeton is a tough situation," he said.

NEWS | 02/23/2006

Nagy spreads pride through Alliance

When Luca Nagy '07 decided to attend college in the United States, the trans-Atlantic journey from Hungary was just another step in what she calls a lifelong pursuit of randomness.Now, after being part of the Pride Alliance for less than a year, Nagy has become its president ? and thus the most prominent advocate for gays and lesbians on campus.

NEWS | 02/23/2006

Use Your Illusion, and congrats Swedes

Before we begin today, I'd like to congratulate the Swedish women's curling team for capturing not only the gold medal, but also our hearts.

NEWS | 02/23/2006

Use Your Illusion, and congrats Swedes

Before we begin today, I'd like to congratulate the Swedish women's curling team for capturing not only the gold medal, but also our hearts.

NEWS | 02/23/2006

Revisions presents Christian viewpoint

While humor, political and literary publications abound across campus, religious writing has had little outlet until recently.Revisions magazine, first published last spring, hopes to fill that void with articles written from a Christian perspective."We felt that the Christian viewpoint was underrepresented, if at all," Revisions editor Andrew Matthews '06 said.

NEWS | 02/23/2006

Bernanke stresses 'consensus' on price stability in first public address

In his first public address as chairman of the Federal Reserve, former University economics professor Ben Bernanke stressed the importance of price stability in promoting economic growth in a global environment of increasing oil prices and international competition.Bernanke, who taught at the University for 17 years and served as chair of the economics department, returned to campus Friday night as part of the Wilson School's 75th anniversary conference on government service, "In the Nation's Service: Changes and Challenges."In his speech, delivered in Richardson Auditorium, Bernanke drew on historical examples to demonstrate how U.S.

NEWS | 02/23/2006

Police search for suspects in 'Wa attack

Three men assaulted an 18-year-old Hispanic man who was riding his bicycle through a commuter lot at the Dinky station last Thursday around noon, Township police said.The victim, who was not a student, was "attacked by three black males, one in his twenties, one around ages 15-16, and the other also in his teens," Township police Cpt.

NEWS | 12/11/2005

Rinere to leave for Harvard

Monique Rinere GS '00 is leaving her position as dean of Butler College to become the first associate dean of advising programs at Harvard University."This is a time of great change at Harvard, and I look forward to being a part of it," Rinere said in an interview.

NEWS | 12/11/2005

Class, local immigrants correspond as pen pals

Rebecca Wolpin, a graduate student in the Spanish and Portuguese Language Department, was impressed with the linguistic capabilities of her students at the beginning of the semester.So impressed, she said, that she decided to put their Spanish-speaking skills to use outside the classroom.

NEWS | 12/11/2005

Crime around campus

Chilled Water Plant, Dec. 1, 10:59 a.m.A University staff member reported unknown person(s) cut the victims tire while his truck was parked at the Chilled Water Plant.

NEWS | 12/11/2005

Crime around campus

Chilled Water Plant, Dec. 1, 10:59 a.m.A University staff member reported unknown person(s) cut the victims tire while his truck was parked at the Chilled Water Plant.

NEWS | 12/11/2005

Class, local immigrants correspond as pen pals

Rebecca Wolpin, a graduate student in the Spanish and Portuguese Language Department, was impressed with the linguistic capabilities of her students at the beginning of the semester.So impressed, she said, that she decided to put their Spanish-speaking skills to use outside the classroom.

NEWS | 12/11/2005

Katz honored for service to AHA

Wilson School professor Stanley Katz will be awarded the American Historical Association's Troyer-Steele Anderson Prize at the group's general meeting Jan.

NEWS | 12/11/2005

Rinere to leave for Harvard

Monique Rinere GS '00 is leaving her position as dean of Butler College to become the first associate dean of advising programs at Harvard University."This is a time of great change at Harvard, and I look forward to being a part of it," Rinere said in an interview.

NEWS | 12/11/2005

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