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Tilghman praised for leadership despite limited previous experience

Tilghman praised for leadership despite limited previous experience

While she officially took over the University presidency during the summer, last week marked 100 days since President Tilghman's official inauguration in September.And despite the challenges she has faced during a tumultuous first semester, many University administrators and alumni say she has skillfully handled her transition into office.So far, Tilghman's short tenure has seen the terrorist attacks of Sept.

NEWS | 01/13/2002

The film version of John Nash GS '50's life is a far cry from the one he has lived

A private man, once known only in mathematics and economics circles for his intellectual side, has been yet again thrust into the spotlight.

NEWS | 01/10/2002

Township faces legal action over deer population control plans

The debate over Princeton Township's deer population management program heated up over the past few weeks with new legal developments.A coalition of Princeton residents have challenged the Township's plan to cut the deer population from about 1,600 to around 300 over the next few years.

NEWS | 01/10/2002

Alumni find niche in biotechnology

For the biotechnology industry, New Jersey is an exciting place to be. The area around Princeton is teeming with biotech companies whose cutting-edge research is at the vanguard of progress in their fields.These companies like the Princeton area for several reasons.

NEWS | 01/10/2002

Early decision fills 45 percent of 2006

The holidays met hundreds of high school students with a special surprise this past December: They received "Yes!" letters from Dean of Admission Fred Hargadon.For these students, who Hargadon said probably will make up about 45 percent of the Class of 2006, the holidays were spent basking in the glow of being accepted to the University under its early decision program.Though the University was flexible this admissions season because of anthrax-related mail delays, the deadline for students applying early was Nov.

NEWS | 01/10/2002

Students keep clothes on for first snowfall

At midnight Monday, students smoked cigarettes in Holder Courtyard or tramped home from the library.

NEWS | 01/08/2002

Brian McDonald succeeds Williams as vice president for development

Newly appointed vice president for development Brian McDonald '83 has explored careers in investment banking, management and production in the music business, sculpture and the restaurant industry since his graduation from the University more than 18 years ago.

NEWS | 01/08/2002

Harvard tiff resolved; West eases threat to return to Princeton

Though tension between Harvard University President Lawrence Summers and African-American studies professor Cornel West has eased, West's decision to stay in Cambridge has yet to be finalized.West, who received his graduate degree from Princeton in 1980 and served as director of Princeton's Afro-America studies program, met with Summers Thursday evening after media reports that West was planning to leave Harvard for Princeton...."President Summers and Professor West had a good conversation that cleared the air.

NEWS | 01/08/2002

Turning a new page, Firestone rethinks its role on campus

Paula Clancy, head librarian for reserves and general periodicals, remembers that when she first arrived at the University 15 years ago, the A-floor reserve reading room was packed with students, especially at nights and during exam periods.There was a lot of talking and long lines to use the campus phone in the library.

NEWS | 01/08/2002

Rothschild to leave post early

Dean of the Wilson School Michael Rothschild, who had previously announced he would resign at the end of the academic year, has decided to leave his post one semester earlier, effective Feb.

NEWS | 01/08/2002

Indecent exposure to the American Civil War [class]

History professor James McPherson's popular American Civil War lecture began like any other.At about 1:30 Wednesday afternoon, bantering students filled McCosh, discussing their upcoming Gettysburg field trip and impending final exam.

NEWS | 12/13/2001

Housing reviews bunk bed policy

Two students have fallen out of their bunk beds this semester, prompting the housing department to send an e-mail to all undergraduate students to warn them of the potential dangers of bunk beds.According to assistant director of undergraduate housing Lisa DePaul, the accidents have prompted the University to explore possible housing policy changes."We will be reviewing the furniture policy as it relates to bunk beds," DePaul said in an e-mail.

NEWS | 12/13/2001

Professors join suit against deer hunts

University professors Joyce Carol Oates and Peter Singer have joined nearly 30 other plaintiffs in bringing a lawsuit against Princeton Township, demanding the halt of plans to kill over 1,300 deer.The plaintiffs make up a diverse group of Princeton residents, ranging from animal rights activists and elementary school students to avid hunters.

NEWS | 12/13/2001

Can the N.J. Nets succeed with the 'Princeton offense'?

A few miles down the road in Trenton there is a sign on a bridge that reads "Trenton Makes, The World Takes."That saying is now being adopted by Princeton athletics.

NEWS | 12/13/2001

Crowe takes on Nash in dramatic Howard film

It's a little strange at first. Almost surreal. The scenery is too familiar ? though somehow its colors are more vibrant than they are on the dreary morning's walk to class.

NEWS | 12/13/2001

Angering the FitzRandolph gods

We are all governed by one force here at Princeton. Most undergraduate students believe in and follow a golden rule: Don't walk out of FitzRandolph Gate in front of Nassau Hall, or you won't graduate.If we were truly smart, one of us might ask: But why not?

NEWS | 12/13/2001

Undergraduate falls climbing in chapel north turret, injures leg

University student Alexandra Shaw '02 fell yesterday while climbing inside the University Chapel near the builiding's north turret, Princeton Fire and Rescue Squad Chief Gregg Paulson said.Shaw, accompanied by a male student, was climbing up a spiral staircase and ladder inside the north turret shortly before 10 p.m.

NEWS | 12/13/2001

Memorial to honor Sept. 11 alumni victims

The Korean War. The Civil War. World Wars I and II. The names of Princetonians lost in these military efforts line the walls of the entrance to Nassau Hall.

NEWS | 12/12/2001

Rigolot knighted by France for work in French studies, administration

University French literature professor Francois Rigolot was officially knighted by French President Jacques Chirac into the National Order of Merit on Nov.

NEWS | 12/12/2001

When home is not home sweet home

I read last week's 'Glimpse,' and noticed the statement by anonymous: "You never know what everyone is going through." I agree.Reading that line, I got an urge to share my domestic violence experience, for someone to know what so many are going through ? even at this moment as you read this.

NEWS | 12/12/2001

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