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Chris Xin

The Experimental College: the short-lived radical intellectual guild

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The Experimental College: the short-lived radical intellectual guild

Chris Xin
| ARCHIVES | September 9

In 1966, discontent with Princeton’s curricular offerings and preceptorial system, a group of students from the already avant-garde Woodrow Wilson Society founded an even more radical institution: the “Experimental College.” In its short lifespan of two years, the Experimental College provided a glimpse into a different possibility for Princetonians’ social and intellectual life.

In 1966, discontent with Princeton’s curricular offerings and preceptorial system, a group of students from the already avant-garde Woodrow Wilson Society founded an even more radical institution: the “Experimental College.” In its short lifespan of two years, the Experimental College provided a glimpse into a different possibility for Princetonians’ social and intellectual life.

Today in History: A century-long tale of two buildings

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Today in History: A century-long tale of two buildings

Chris Xin
| ARCHIVES | May 12

Over the course of a century, two buildings lying next to the intersection of William Street and Washington Road changed from laboratories and classrooms for the natural sciences into a hub for the humanities and social sciences. Today, The ‘Prince’ revisits the story behind the construction and evolution of today’s Green Hall and the Julis Romo Rabinowitz Building.

Over the course of a century, two buildings lying next to the intersection of William Street and Washington Road changed from laboratories and classrooms for the natural sciences into a hub for the humanities and social sciences. Today, The ‘Prince’ revisits the story behind the construction and evolution of today’s Green Hall and the Julis Romo Rabinowitz Building.

This Week in History: Debating the role of interdisciplinary humanities in a Princeton education

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This Week in History: Debating the role of interdisciplinary humanities in a Princeton education

Chris Xin
| ARCHIVES | February 23

In February 1937, a series of letters to The Daily Princetonian’s editor responded to a student proposal of a “What-Every-Young-Graduate-Should-Know” or “quintessence-of-culture” course for undergraduates. The proposed program, redolent of the present-day HUM Sequence, raised questions about the role of the liberal arts and the fundamental mission of college education.

In February 1937, a series of letters to The Daily Princetonian’s editor responded to a student proposal of a “What-Every-Young-Graduate-Should-Know” or “quintessence-of-culture” course for undergraduates. The proposed program, redolent of the present-day HUM Sequence, raised questions about the role of the liberal arts and the fundamental mission of college education.

Touching history in the Princeton University Numismatic Collection

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Touching history in the Princeton University Numismatic Collection

Chris Xin
| FEATURES | November 20

Princeton University’s Numismatic Collection is a way to come into direct contact with the past. In addition to students working with and learning through the collection in-person, the coins are becoming increasingly accessible to people around the world through continuous digitization efforts.

Princeton University’s Numismatic Collection is a way to come into direct contact with the past. In addition to students working with and learning through the collection in-person, the coins are becoming increasingly accessible to people around the world through continuous digitization efforts.

This Week in History: 50 years back at the Art Museum: Pamela Smith’s occult art unveiled

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This Week in History: 50 years back at the Art Museum: Pamela Smith’s occult art unveiled

Chris Xin
| ARCHIVES | November 4

As the new Princeton University Art Museum bustles with art enthusiasts in its first week open, The Daily Princetonian invites readers to reflect on the museum’s past. 50 years ago this week, the historic Art Museum unveiled a since-forgotten unconventional exhibition: occult art.

As the new Princeton University Art Museum bustles with art enthusiasts in its first week open, The Daily Princetonian invites readers to reflect on the museum’s past. 50 years ago this week, the historic Art Museum unveiled a since-forgotten unconventional exhibition: occult art.

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