At 9:02 a.m. Monday morning, University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 updated the University about next steps regarding COVID-19 preparations.
“We have been developing a new website to keep the University community informed on policies, guidance, and best practices to ensure everyone’s health and safety during this evolving situation,” University Deputy Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in a 1:08 a.m. statement to the ‘Prince.’ “Policy information under development was inadvertently made viewable to the public,” he added. “We will share any and all new policies and guidance as soon as they are finalized.”
Each spring, one member of the graduating class is elected to serve a four-year term on the University’s Board of Trustees — a position created in 1969. This year, 28 students vied for the position.
“It is exciting, and it feels like this wonderful homecoming — the very place where I started my academic career,” Stanton said.
The program would require students to complete one half-term course related to diversity and inclusion from a list pre-authorized by administrators. The proposal takes inspiration from the newly announced Culture and Difference distribution requirement for undergraduate students, which will commence with the Class of 2024 this fall.
“We strongly believe that this abhorrent omission fosters a non-inclusive and isolating environment on campus that makes me and many others feel out of place,” the digital petition reads. “It is ironic that the Center for ‘International’ Security Studies cannot accurately represent the global world and omits over 700 million people’s homes from their logo.”
The target class size for the Class of 2024 is 1,308 including transfer students, according to University Deputy Spokesperson Mike Hotchkiss. 32,838 students have applied.
“There’s a good chance that Woodrow Wilson is right now spinning in his grave like an Olympic figure skater as an award in his name is bestowed on the executive director of an organization literally established to oppose a xenophobic, anti-immigrant, flagrantly unconstitutional Palmer Raids that he oversaw and engineered,” said Romero.
According to Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss, the average number of candidates since YAT began keeping statistics is 25. Last year, 30 students ran for the position, which Varghese eventually attained.
Specifically, this filing shows seven companies in which the University has holdings. The filing showed around $127.6M in University holdings, making up about 0.49 percent of the University’s $26.1B endowment
On Thursday, Jan. 9, University representatives presented to the Princeton Planning Board a conceptual plan for East Campus construction.
The space will provide a singular home for Orange Key Tour Guides and prospective undergraduate student information sessions. Administrators envisioned 36 University Place as a space to promote accessibility, inclusivity, and centralization.
The University plans to eliminate all current “Block” meal plans for upperclass and graduate students and replace them with a more cost-effective option, the “Block 105” plan. In addition, the University will allow students with “Block” plans access to dining halls during fall and spring recess beginning next year.
In his fourth annual letter to the University community, President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 discussed upcoming construction projects that will improve facilities and expand the undergraduate student body.
The Office of Admission mailed letter notifications to student applicants on Dec. 12, and the admissions decisions can also be viewed by the applicants through online access starting at 7 p.m.
On Dec. 2, graduate student Aleena Patel published a study detailing a new process to detect developmental disorders in embryos.
The presentation focused on measures in the Sustainability Action Plan directed towards land conservation and waste reduction. Several members addressed safety and accessibility concerns resulting from scooter use, alongside questions of the relative environmental impact of the various transportation systems on campus, but no resolution was reached.
The Woodrow Wilson Award is given to an alumnus or alumna of the undergraduate college who epitomizes the University’s motto, as coined by Woodrow Wilson, “Princeton in the Nation’s Service.” The James Madison Medal is awarded to an alum of the University graduate school who “has had a distinguished career, advanced the cause of graduate education or achieved a record of outstanding public service,” according to the Alumni Association website.
The University had also taken an active role in advocating for Wang’s 2019 release. In a statement this morning, President Christopher Eisgruber expressed his joy regarding the release, and his gratitude towards all parties who mediated the release.
Last April, Karen Richardson ’93 was announced as the University’s new Dean of Admission. As a first-generation college student herself, Richardson expressed her commitment not just to admitting a diverse student body but also to ensuring that all students have the resources they need to succeed in competitive college campuses such as Princeton.
