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Nobel winner Chu discusses 'optical molasses' research

Nobel winner Chu discusses 'optical molasses' research

Humility was the buzz word in the Wilson School yesterday as 1997 Physics Nobel Laureate Stephen Chu delivered the fifth annual Albert Einstein Memorial Lecture entitled "Laser Cooling and Trapping of Atoms and Biomolecules.""Many Nobel Laureates' greatest strength is humility," said Jack O'Leary, Chairman of the Management Services Council.

NEWS | 02/12/1998

McCosh doles out Tylenol, advice to treat spread of Influenza A virus

Bed-rest, fluids, Tylenol and cough syrup. That is the treatment regime McCosh Health Center is prescribing to many students arriving at its door this week, said Pamela Bowen, director of Health Services at McCosh."We have seen an increase in the number of students admitted with a flu-like illness," Bowen said.

NEWS | 02/12/1998

Students voice mixed views on pilot advising programs

Surveys administered to the freshman and sophomore classes show a mixed bag of opinion on the pilot academic advising system.

NEWS | 02/12/1998

Former professor to create course aimed at retraining elderly drivers

Professor emeritus Seymour Bogdonoff will tell you, "I drive a fast car," and he continues to enjoy putting it to use.Currently a senior research scholar, Bogdonoff is an expert in high-speed aerodynamics.

NEWS | 02/12/1998

Varsity athletes sell orange T-shirts to inspire student basketball fans

Cameron Crazies, eat your heart out. Here comes the Jadwin Jungle.A new plan by the Varsity Student Athlete Advisory Committee hopes to clothe everyone in the student section at men's basketball home games in orange ? something akin to the rabid blue-clad student section at Duke University basketball games.Starting at tonight's game against Brown at Jadwin Gym, members of the VSAAC will be selling bright orange T-shirts to students.

NEWS | 02/12/1998

USG restores funds to Projects Board

Only days after the USG cut nearly $6,000 from the Projects Board spring budget, USG president David Ascher '99 announced last night that a revised budget reinstating full funding will be presented to the student government senate this Sunday.Conceding that his administration had made a "mistake" by basing the Projects Board's allocation on an incorrect figure in a draft budget from a previous year, Ascher said he remains "extremely committed to student organizations."Amid dissent from current and former USG officials, last Sunday the senate approved a $20,000 budget for the Projects Board.

NEWS | 02/12/1998

Class of 1969 fund allows for paid summer internships

Those undergraduates and graduates interested in performing community service this summer need look no further than the Class of 1969 for financial and organizational support.Available internships arranged through the Class of 1969 Community Service Fund include reporting on issues of public accountability at The Center for Public Integrity in Washington, D.C., and assisting refugees at sites around the world in conjunction with the International Rescue Committee.The internships pay $280 a week for a ten week period, according to Jim Gregoire '69, the fund's chairman.

NEWS | 02/11/1998

Room draw to include Scully Hall; dorm to feature private bathrooms

Starting next fall, upperclassmen may not have to trudge down three flights of stairs just to go to the bathroom.In room draw '98, upperclass students will have the option of living in the new $23 million dormitory Scully Hall, which boasts connecting singles and doubles with private baths ? a perk limited to only a few dorms on campus.Scheduled to open in fall 1998, Scully expects to hold 163 upperclass students in the sections constructed by that time.

NEWS | 02/11/1998

Search to commence for Sistek successor

Cheryl Sistek, director of the Women's Center, informed the University she would be resigning from her position July 1.

NEWS | 02/11/1998

Faculty, students voice concern over grade inflation report's effect

After the University released its recent report recommending plans to combat grade inflation, professors, students and advisers are debating the effects and merits of such an effort."I worry a little bit that if we all toughen up, the graduate schools will not take that into account," Economics professor Elizabeth Bogan said.

NEWS | 02/11/1998

Students use Bookline alternative to avoid higher U-Store expenses

During the first weeks of classes students can often be heard lamenting over horrific textbook bills as they make liberal use of those familiar orange credit cards.

NEWS | 02/11/1998

University gives $100,000 to Arts Council of Princeton

The University will donate $100,000 to the Arts Council of Princeton to assist its $3.5 million capital campaign.The Arts Council sponsors classes, workshops, film series, puppet shows and storytelling.The Arts Council and the University team up each spring for the Communiversity fair and on New Year's Eve for a "Curtain Calls" party.

NEWS | 02/10/1998

USG votes for $5,000 cut from Projects Board budget

A 20 percent cut in USG Projects Board funding has raised ire among USG members and ignited a debate on the disclosure of USG budgets.While the USG senate approved the spring 1998 budget on Sunday night ? including a $20,000 allotment for the Projects Board ? USG members questioned the Projects Board funding prior to the budget vote.Although USG treasurer Luis Guzman '99 said he based this semester's budget on last spring's, the spring '97 budget actually granted $25,000 to the Projects Board.Guzman said this spring an additional $9,000 will be granted to the Projects Board at the end of the semester from the four classes, making the total funding $29,000.

NEWS | 02/10/1998

University research reveals grade inflation over 24 years

A detailed report released yesterday by a faculty committee studying grade inflation shows that students across the board now receive far better grades than they did 24 years ago.

NEWS | 02/10/1998

Director to vacate post after 20 years at Career Services

After 20 years at Career Services, Director Minerva Reed will step down at the end of the academic year.Dean of the College Nancy Malkiel distributed an email to administrators, department chairs and other University officials announcing that "Minerva H.

NEWS | 02/10/1998

Co-ops see increased numbers of sophomores

Believe it or not, there is life beyond the 'Street.'While the majority of students were paying close attention to Bicker and sign-ins last week, a significant number of sophomores and juniors were setting their sights on coops.Though actual numbers vary considerably among the three coops ?Brown, Lockhart and 2 Dickinson ? most members said there is a growing interest in dining alternatives.Brown coop ? the only non-vegetarian coop ? had 40 students on its wait-list last Friday.

NEWS | 02/10/1998

Banks' adaptations discover Tinseltown 'Sweet' success

Once again, Princeton and Hollywood meet, but this time it will not be to provide the scenery behind Meryl Streep in her recent film "One True Thing" nor will the University be the butt of a joke as it was in "Animal House."Instead, armed with "Affliction" ? a novel by University creative writing professor Russell Banks ? and film star Nick Nolte, director Paul Schrader has crafted a celluloid version of Russell's book.

NEWS | 02/10/1998

Students organize delivery of Hoagie Haven sandwiches

It was worth the long walk, but now you don't have to.Starting Monday, students will be able to order their favorite Hoagie Haven hoagies without leaving the comfort of their room.Josh Greenhill '00 and Tom Johnson '00 have organized delivery from the Haven to students both on and off campus.

NEWS | 02/10/1998

High book, packet prices continue to place strain on student finances

While many students tend to raise an eyebrow after looking at their receipts from U-Store, Print-It and Pequod purchases, the total prices for a number of classes offered this semester could send students into shock.Students taking ENG 350: "Contemporary Poetry" may have had to use two shopping baskets to carry their required and optional books ? 19 in all ? from the shelves to the register.

NEWS | 02/09/1998

Center to evaluate education process

With the help of technology, top administrators and cooperation between different departments of the University, the Center for Teaching and Learning will soon be open.

NEWS | 02/09/1998

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