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New vice president Leydon ready to direct revamped OIT

New vice president Leydon ready to direct revamped OIT

In mid-June, as many Princeton students were working hard at internships, in classes around the world, or at jobs in their hometown, Betty Leydon was working hard on the Princeton campus, busily reorganizing and preparing for the return of students.Leydon, however, is not the administrator in charge of Freshman Week or Outdoor Action or manager of the U-Store.

NEWS | 09/25/2001

Infected by virus, E-Reserve system crashes for first two weeks of classes

Students who expected to access their course reserve materials electronically last week discovered that, even in the age of the Internet, paper is still the most reliable print medium.The Electronic Course Reserve System ? which gives students online access to course reserve materials ? was shut down on Sept.

NEWS | 09/25/2001

Three more alumni confirmed dead

Three additional alumni have been confirmed dead after the attack on the World Trade Center.Robert Cruikshank '58, Martin Wohlforth '76 and Jeffrey Wiener '90 were all killed in New York on Sept.

NEWS | 09/25/2001

LeMenager promoted to director, associate dean of admission

This year University Dean of Admission Fred Hargadon and his office processed one more "yes" letter than usual.On July 1, 2001, Stephen LeMenager was named director and associate dean of admission, a new position making him arguably the second most important man on campus in the eyes of high school seniors.LeMenager's promotion will not drastically change the University's admissions process.

NEWS | 09/25/2001

USG looks to cut down on costs; produce spring stadium concert

With an exhausted surplus and a benefit concert planned for the spring, the USG is looking to save money, USG treasurer Michael Kimberly '03 said at the senate meeting Sunday."For some time now, we have been trying to organize a sell-out benefit concert in the Princeton stadium," Kimberly said.

NEWS | 09/24/2001

Colleges create scholarship funds for terrorist attack victims

In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, thousands of citizens have donated their time, their assistance and pints of blood to show their support for their nation.

NEWS | 09/24/2001

Falun Gong in China

The grass was still wet from the dew so they all brought mats to sit on ? scraps of carpet, old car floor mats, pieces of compressed house insulation, bathmats and folded towels.Fourteen people lined up in neat rows in a small park behind the Princeton Shopping Center parking lot, the lot almost empty at 7 a.m.

NEWS | 09/24/2001

Borough Police crack down on code violations

In an apparent crackdown on Princeton Borough code violations, Borough Police officers have handed out 36 citations to University students on Prospect Avenue since Sept.

NEWS | 09/24/2001

Grant to finance engineering professors' wind tunnel project

Mechanical and aerospace engineering professors Garry Brown and Richard Miles have received a federal grant of $600,000 for research on their new concept for a facility capable of testing hypersonic flight vehicles and their propulsion systems."We've come up with a new concept," Brown said, explaining that most scientists believe it is not possible to test a hypersonic aircraft in a conventional wind tunnel because the temperature of the stored air could be as hot as the temperature of the sun."This research project has been going on for a number of years, and recently a lot of progress has been made," Brown said in an e-mail.Their results show that the concept may be a practical way to achieve such high speed flight conditions.

NEWS | 09/24/2001

In rallies and panel discussions, campus split after Bush's speech

The University community responded to President George W. Bush's congressional address Thursday evening in a chorus of dissonant voices, some fervently supportive of the nation's new campaign against terrorism and others denouncing the president's plan as brash and overly aggressive.Touching on issues from racism against Muslims to the creation of a new Cabinet-level post devoted to domestic security, Bush vowed that the United States would avenge the Sept.

NEWS | 09/23/2001

Eating clubs schedule postponed Lawnparties for Sunday afternoon

After calling off Lawnparties earlier this month because of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, the eating clubs have rescheduled the annual celebration for the afternoon of Sunday, Sept.

NEWS | 09/23/2001

Tilghman speaks at first USG meeting

President Tilghman addressed last night's USG Senate meeting ? the first of the academic year ? expressing her views on issues including the upcoming 500-student increase, faculty tenure, the role of athletics in University life, the possible alcohol ordinance and the University's response to the recent attacks on New York and Washington.Tilghman, after introducing herself, described her wishes to get to know and listen to student concerns in her first year."I have restricted all travel.

NEWS | 09/23/2001

Leading the fight for rights

Earlier this month, leadership of the American Civil Liberties Union changed hands, as Anthony Romero '87 took over the position of executive director from Ira Glasser, who is retiring after 23 years as the organization's chief.Romero is both the first Latino and the first gay man to head the ACLU."It's just fantastic," Romero, 36, said of his new position as the chief executive officer of the nation's best-known civil rights advocacy group.

NEWS | 09/23/2001

Berlind gift to expand McCarter Theatre

Roger Berlind '52 knows what a good theater looks like. A Triangle Club and Theatre-Intime alumnus, he has spent much of his time after Princeton producing Broadway giants such as "Kiss Me Kate" and "Guys and Dolls." Yesterday, he returned to the University to give students their own piece of Broadway.The 12 Tony Award-winning producer of musicals and plays is the chief benefactor of the Roger S.

NEWS | 09/20/2001

Reed says Borough to focus on alcohol distribution to minors

Marking a major change in the Borough's approach to curbing underage drinking at the 'Street,' Borough officials have shifted the focus of their enforcement efforts from the consumption of alcohol by minors to its distribution, Mayor Marvin Reed said.The angle now is to enhance enforcement of laws already on the books rather than adopting a new ordinance, Borough Council members said.

NEWS | 09/20/2001

Bipartisan discussion to address terrorist attacks

The Princeton University College Democrats and College Republicans will jointly sponsor a panel discussion on terrorism Sunday evening in an effort to help students better understand last week's tragic events.This bipartisan event is the first that the University's Democrat and Republican student organizations have ever co-sponsored.

NEWS | 09/20/2001

Balancing life as a teenager and graduate student

Eighteen-year-old Chris Hirata walks into the room looking like any ordinary teenager. Wearing a gray shirt and glasses, he is laid back and friendly, yet humbly quiet and slightly shy.His demeanor, however, belies the fact that he is a teenage prodigy.

NEWS | 09/20/2001

Sustained Dialogue to host its first event of the academic year in Frist

Sustained Dialogue ? a program that joins together multi-racial groups of students, faculty and administrators to discuss race relations on campus ? will begin its third year with a "Kick-Off Retreat" this weekend in the Frist Multipurpose Room.David Tukey '02, the group's leader, said the goals of the program include improving race relations and increasing awareness of racism in the University community.This year, Sustained Dialogue has ambitious plans for expansion.

NEWS | 09/20/2001

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