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The Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) met Monday afternoon to discuss the results of two recent taskforces that investigated University's racial diversity in hiring efforts and the future of creative and performing arts at Princeton.Most of the meeting, which had been billed as an open forum to discuss the creative arts plan, was spent discussing the continuing efforts of a taskforce initiated by President Tilghman last spring to evaluate and improve the artistic atmosphere in both the academic and extracurricular aspects of the University.School of Architecture Dean Stanley Allen GS '88, who chaired the task force, spoke about the potential for a large-scale change in arts programs."There's really a commitment here to a sort of cultural change," Allen said.

NEWS | 11/14/2005

Lobster, steak and plain white rice

Lobster, steak and plain white rice

Some students in Wu Dining Hall left the comfort of Princeton Monday night for a stark experience of poverty and hunger.Students were randomly assigned to one of three income statuses.

NEWS | 11/14/2005

Tilghman asks for arts advice

The Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) met Monday afternoon to discuss the results of two recent taskforces that investigated University's racial diversity in hiring efforts and the future of creative and performing arts at Princeton.Most of the meeting, which had been billed as an open forum to discuss the creative arts plan, was spent discussing the continuing efforts of a taskforce initiated by President Tilghman last spring to evaluate and improve the artistic atmosphere in both the academic and extracurricular aspects of the University.School of Architecture Dean Stanley Allen GS '88, who chaired the task force, spoke about the potential for a large-scale change in arts programs."There's really a commitment here to a sort of cultural change," Allen said.

NEWS | 11/14/2005

KASA hosts adopted kids

Rose Prucker brought her adopted daughter over from Korea more than five years ago. On Saturday, the two joined a host of other adoptees and their families in Murray-Dodge Hall to sample the culture.The families were received by members of the Korean American Students Association (KASA) and other student volunteers for the fifth annual Princeton's Adopted Little Siblings (PALS) day."The event is very valuable for my daughter," Prucker said.

NEWS | 11/13/2005

Conference focuses on diversity

The Wilson School's Students and Alumni of Color (SAOC) group hosted a symposium this weekend that blended a discussion of the policy issues facing minority communities with networking opportunities for graduate students who want to pursue careers in public policy."The world of public policy still does not reflect the racial or ethnic makeup of the ever-changing face of this country," symposium co-chair Suman Sureshbabu GS said during opening ceremonies.The event, which coincided with the Wilson's School's 75th anniversary and SAOC's 10th anniversary, featured several reminders that the School has not always been so racially inclusive.In introductory remarks, Wilson School Dean Anne-Marie Slaughter '80 noted that the Wilson School was initially founded to produce "public-spirited gentlemen ? white gentlemen," and praised the Wilson School's increase in diversity since that time."This is one of the weekends when I'm proudest to be dean," she said later.Julius Coles GS '66, president of Africare, said at a symposium dinner that when he studied at the Wilson School, the student body included one woman, one African and one African-American.

NEWS | 11/13/2005

USG considers supporting tuition aid act

At Sunday's Senate meeting, the USG discussed endorsing the National Tuition Endowment Act, designed to help lower the financial burden of college students, but decided to wait to receive more information before acting.The act was drawn up at a conference at Columbia University attended by U-Councilor Rob Biederman '08.

NEWS | 11/13/2005

USG considers supporting tuition aid act

At Sunday's Senate meeting, the USG discussed endorsing the National Tuition Endowment Act, designed to help lower the financial burden of college students, but decided to wait to receive more information before acting.The act was drawn up at a conference at Columbia University attended by U-Councilor Rob Biederman '08.

NEWS | 11/13/2005

Conference focuses on diversity

The Wilson School's Students and Alumni of Color (SAOC) group hosted a symposium this weekend that blended a discussion of the policy issues facing minority communities with networking opportunities for graduate students who want to pursue careers in public policy."The world of public policy still does not reflect the racial or ethnic makeup of the ever-changing face of this country," symposium co-chair Suman Sureshbabu GS said during opening ceremonies.The event, which coincided with the Wilson's School's 75th anniversary and SAOC's 10th anniversary, featured several reminders that the School has not always been so racially inclusive.In introductory remarks, Wilson School Dean Anne-Marie Slaughter '80 noted that the Wilson School was initially founded to produce "public-spirited gentlemen ? white gentlemen," and praised the Wilson School's increase in diversity since that time."This is one of the weekends when I'm proudest to be dean," she said later.Julius Coles GS '66, president of Africare, said at a symposium dinner that when he studied at the Wilson School, the student body included one woman, one African and one African-American.

NEWS | 11/13/2005

Exploring Einstein with music

"Superstrings," a lecture and concert event with Oxford physics professor Brian Foster, violinist Jack Liebeck and pianist Charles Own, used music and demonstrations to explore Einstein's theories.The lecture was sponsored by the physics department as part of the World Year of Physics, a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Einstein's "miracle year," during which his three most influential papers were published."When he came to Princeton, Einstein's greatest contributions to community were in his music," Foster said.

NEWS | 11/13/2005

Voters prefer Corzine on issues, survey finds

New Jersey Governor-elect Jon Corzine (D) triumphed in last week's election because state voters share his preference for increased government spending and taxes on the rich, according to a Wilson School survey released on Friday.The school's Policy Research Institute for the Region, which surveyed 1,600 New Jersey voters over a six-month period, also found that Republican Doug Forrester's last-minute negative ads may have backfired."Forrester's ad campaign caused Forrester's support to drop by over nine points and to stay at that low level until election day," said Larry Bartels, a Wilson School professor who presented the survey results in Dodds Auditorium.

NEWS | 11/13/2005

University prepares for major capital campaign

Nassau Hall plans to launch what may be a multi-billion dollar fundraising campaign in coming years to support top University objectives like the four-year residential colleges, expanded performing and creative arts programs and increased financial aid, several people familiar with the plan said in recent days.A likely goal for the campaign will be between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, these people said, though they cautioned that the figure may change because plans are tentative.One person familiar with the details of the campaign noted that several top campaign officials have been chosen and that some initial donation pledges have already been made."During the quiet phase" ? the period before the official launch of a campaign ? "you give people a heads up that this is coming down the pipeline," another individual said.

NEWS | 11/13/2005

Voters prefer Corzine on issues, survey finds

New Jersey Governor-elect Jon Corzine (D) triumphed in last week's election because state voters share his preference for increased government spending and taxes on the rich, according to a Wilson School survey released on Friday.The school's Policy Research Institute for the Region, which surveyed 1,600 New Jersey voters over a six-month period, also found that Republican Doug Forrester's last-minute negative ads may have backfired."Forrester's ad campaign caused Forrester's support to drop by over nine points and to stay at that low level until election day," said Larry Bartels, a Wilson School professor who presented the survey results in Dodds Auditorium.

NEWS | 11/13/2005

University prepares for major capital campaign

Nassau Hall plans to launch what may be a multi-billion dollar fundraising campaign in coming years to support top University objectives like the four-year residential colleges, expanded performing and creative arts programs and increased financial aid, several people familiar with the plan said in recent days.A likely goal for the campaign will be between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, these people said, though they cautioned that the figure may change because plans are tentative.One person familiar with the details of the campaign noted that several top campaign officials have been chosen and that some initial donation pledges have already been made."During the quiet phase" ? the period before the official launch of a campaign ? "you give people a heads up that this is coming down the pipeline," another individual said.

NEWS | 11/13/2005

KASA hosts adopted kids

Rose Prucker brought her adopted daughter over from Korea more than five years ago. On Saturday, the two joined a host of other adoptees and their families in Murray-Dodge Hall to sample the culture.The families were received by members of the Korean American Students Association (KASA) and other student volunteers for the fifth annual Princeton's Adopted Little Siblings (PALS) day."The event is very valuable for my daughter," Prucker said.

NEWS | 11/13/2005

Exploring Einstein with music

"Superstrings," a lecture and concert event with Oxford physics professor Brian Foster, violinist Jack Liebeck and pianist Charles Own, used music and demonstrations to explore Einstein's theories.The lecture was sponsored by the physics department as part of the World Year of Physics, a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Einstein's "miracle year," during which his three most influential papers were published."When he came to Princeton, Einstein's greatest contributions to community were in his music," Foster said.

NEWS | 11/13/2005

Anderson '06 recovering slowly with aid of physical therapy

Two months after a spinal cord injury left him unable to move his legs, Steve Anderson '06, a Wilson School major with a passion for the environment, is slowly regaining strength.Between visits from friends and a get-well banner from his department, Anderson is not far from the thoughts of the University community."It's obviously an uphill battle for Steve, but he is one of the toughest, most driven people I know," said Sandeep Murthy '06, Anderson's roommate since freshman year.

NEWS | 11/10/2005

Ralph Lauren hosts Ivy members

Ivy Club members were treated to an exclusive fashion event Thursday, at which waiters served sushi and fashion experts discussed the newest Ralph Lauren clothing line.

NEWS | 11/10/2005

Game, bonfire slips from Tigers' grasp

The football team's dreams of an Ivy League title and a bonfire went up in smoke Saturday afternoon, leaving the Tigers shaking their heads and wondering what might have been."We had our chances to get the W, and we didn't pull it out," senior cornerback Jay McCareins said as he slowly trudged away from the locker room, eyes bleary.

NEWS | 11/10/2005

'Seinfeld'-inspired soup shop opens

The Original Soup Man ? a restaurant based on the Soup Kitchen, a soup shop made famous by the "Soup Nazi" episode of "Seinfeld" ? has recently opened its newest location in the town of Princeton.Though the restaurant may have garnered interest at first due to the restaurant's "no soup for you" catchphrase, the new owners of the Princeton branch, Paul and Lisa Ruddy, can attest to the fact that the soup stands on its own.The Ruddys have tried to stay away from "Seinfeld" references.However, the restaurant's wall does display a painting of the original Soup Man, Al Yeganeh, and his rules for the restaurant: "For the most efficient and fastest service, THE LINE MUST BE KEPT MOVING!

NEWS | 11/10/2005

'Seinfeld'-inspired soup shop opens

The Original Soup Man ? a restaurant based on the Soup Kitchen, a soup shop made famous by the "Soup Nazi" episode of "Seinfeld" ? has recently opened its newest location in the town of Princeton.Though the restaurant may have garnered interest at first due to the restaurant's "no soup for you" catchphrase, the new owners of the Princeton branch, Paul and Lisa Ruddy, can attest to the fact that the soup stands on its own.The Ruddys have tried to stay away from "Seinfeld" references.However, the restaurant's wall does display a painting of the original Soup Man, Al Yeganeh, and his rules for the restaurant: "For the most efficient and fastest service, THE LINE MUST BE KEPT MOVING!

NEWS | 11/10/2005

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