Tag: Princeton Family YMCA
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BEACON holds Back to School Jam
Back to School Jam, a gathering produced by BEACON (Black Educators Affirming Coalition Opportunities and Networks), through the support of PREA (Princeton Regional Education Association) Spirit Chair Malachi Wood, Linda Oppenheim from Not in Our Town, and Jennifer Gering from Princeton PBA, was held at the Princeton Family YMCA on Sept. 24. More than 125…
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Not in Our Town Princeton will host talk on racially progressive schools
“Building and Sustaining Racially Progressive Schools” is a virtual panel discussion presented by Not in Our Town Princeton at 7 p.m. Oct. 1. What does a racially-progressive school, in which all students, teachers, and staff feel that they are treated equitably, look like? And why is it so challenging to create and sustain such schools?…
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Donor anonymously contributes to Princeton schools; will assist with technology, childcare costs
Aiming to help close the digital divide and help with childcare costs, an anonymous donor has contributed $249,000 to the Princeton Public Schools, Interim Superintendent of Schools Barry Galasso told the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education at its Sept. 9 meeting. Galasso said the donor’s contribution will provide Internet access to 175 families and…
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Johnson & Johnson exec to raise money for Princeton Y by attempting chin-up world record
Local Johnson & Johnson senior executive Bart Talloen is going to try to make history again: on Aug. 27, he will attempt an unofficial world record for the most chin-ups in three minutes while raising money for the Princeton Family YMCA. On Talloen’s 55th birthday in 2018, he completed 489 push-ups in 10 minutes –…
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Princeton University oceanographer to discuss new position as earth scientist during Princeton YMCA presentation
Princeton YMCA’s next “Paths to Success” presentation for students will feature climate scientist Lionel Arteaga, an oceanographer from Venezuela, from 6-7 p.m. Aug. 19. During an oceanography class, Arteaga learned how to use satellite images to study the world’s oceans, which re-inspired him to work on climate and space research topics. After moving to Germany…
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Google technical recruiter will be next guest speaker for ‘Pathways to Success’
The Princeton Family YMCA holds a weekly online interview series for students, “Pathways to Success.” Google technical recruiter Candace Mariso will speak from 6-7 p.m. Aug. 12. She is a recruiter for Google’s New York City office, focusing on hiring software engineers across North America. Princeton Public Schools students receive community hours for participation. The…
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Princeton’s first and only Black female officer will join ‘Paths to Success’ virtual presentation
The Princeton Family YMCA presents a weekly online interview series, “Paths to Success.” Princeton Patrolwoman Toni Mitchell will speak from 6-7 p.m. July 22. Mitchell was hired in November of 2015, and is the first and currently only Black female ever to serve as a police officer with the Princeton Municipality. A Zoom link will…
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Lawrenceville illustrator to speak during Princeton Y Zoom series
Rashad Davis is an award-winning author, illustrator, character designer and educator from Lawrenceville. His work focuses on themes of cultural diversity and inclusion, fantasy, empathy, and emotional literacy for children and adults alike. He graduated from Tufts University in 2013 with a degree in Anthropology & Chinese Language & Culture, then went on to pursue his…
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Princeton Juneteenth Block Party: A day of celebration, remembrance, activism
Six young organizers produced the first-ever public observance and celebration of Juneteenth in Princeton. Billed as a celebration of the cultural achievements of Black Americans and a commendation of the Black Lives Matter movement, it was a day of solidarity, celebration and action on June 18 at the Princeton Family YMCA field. The program began…
