Series of Princeton events to honor Einstein

   Here are some of the upcoming events planned in Princeton to commemorate Einstein’s miraculous year. This is by no means a complete list, as events are still being formulated:
   • As part of Historical Society of Princeton’s "Think Einstein 2005" celebration, Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) will deliver a lecture titled "Einstein’s Legacy in Princeton: Intellect, Invention, Technology." The talk is scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday in the auditorium of Princeton University’s Computer Sciences Building, located at William and Olden streets.
   • An event commemorating the installation of an Einstein statue at Borough Hall Walk at 1 Monument Drive is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, April 18. The installation is sponsored by the Einstein Fund of Princeton.
   • Einstein’s contributions to the Institute for Advanced Study will be the focus of the institute’s Founder’s Day scheduled for Friday, May 20, the anniversary of the institute’s incorporation. Institute spokeswoman Christine Ferrara said a detailed program of events is still being worked out.
   • The Princeton University Store will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Einstein’s miraculous year with a year-long series of lectures and author events held throughout 2005. Scheduling is still under way, but upcoming lecturers are expected to include Simon Singh, author of "Big Bang," slated for 1:30 p.m. Feb. 8; Palle Yourgrau, "A World Without Time: The Forgotten Legacy of Godel and Einstein," 7 p.m. Feb. 10; John S. Rigden, "Einstein 1905: The Standard of Greatness, " 7 p.m. March 7; Nancy Thorndike Greenspan, "The End of the Certain World," 7 p.m., March 24; Alice Calaprice, "The New Quotable Einstein," 7 p.m. April 7; and Michelle Feynman, "Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track," 2 p.m., April 16.
   • The Princeton Public Library is in the planning stages for three Einstein events. In the spring, a renowned physicist will explain the profound impact of Einstein’s work in 1905 on the history of physics and our worldview. A hands-on program for children demonstrating some of Einstein’s major principles is planned, and in the fall, Fred Jerome and Rodger Taylor, authors of the forthcoming "Einstein on Race and Racism," will discuss their book and Einstein’s relations with the black community. A library official said the programs are not yet finalized.