Tag: Princeton University
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LOOSE ENDS 5/28: Class Day
By Pam Hersh My favorite Princeton University graduation event is neither the commencement nor the baccalaureate ceremony, but rather a celebration that is a bit more obscure – and in a class all by itself. It is Class Day, which features no pomp and circumstance, just a lot of soul. A tradition that dates to…
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Photographer fashions ‘visual vocabulary for Black selfhood’
Award-winning photographer Deana Lawson has recently been named the inaugural Dorothy Krauklis ’78 Professor of Visual Arts in Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts. A member of Princeton’s Program in Visual Arts faculty since 2012, Lawson’s appointment begins July 1. “Deana Lawson, one of the preeminent artists of our time, has fashioned a visual…
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Lewis Center for the Arts supports research of 56 Princeton undergraduates
The Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University announced more than $129,000 in awards to support the summer projects and research of 56 Princeton undergraduates. Although all first-, second- and third-year student-artists are eligible to apply, for many of the award recipients the funding provides vital resources to conduct research, undertake training, and pursue…
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98Strong helps college athletes monetize their name, image and likeness
A changing landscaping is occurring in collegiate athletics as pressure continues to mount on the NCAA about student-athlete’s ability to profit off their name, image and likeness. The list of states across the country that have either passed name, image and likeness (NIL) legislation or are in the process of debating legislation that has been…
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Princeton University holds outdoor ceremony for 274th Commencement
Princeton University held its 274th commencement ceremony in Princeton Stadium. The ceremony on May 16 was moved to Princeton Stadium to accommodate social distancing. The university’s traditional area for the ceremony is the lawn in front of Nassau Hall. “By completing your studies amidst this awful pandemic, you have distinguished yourselves even by the standards…
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Princeton University achieves approval for Lake Campus North project from West Windsor
Princeton University is able to move forward with a proposed Lake Campus project since receiving approval by the West Windsor Planning Board. The board had unanimously voted “yes” to approve the preliminary and final site plan for the project on May 5. The proposed Lake Campus North project in West Windsor is located along Washington…
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Four Tiger fencers qualify for Tokyo Olympics
With the U.S. fencing team’s Olympic qualifications having been settled on May 9, Princeton will have four current or former fencers qualified for the Tokyo Olympic Games, including three for the U.S. and one for Egypt. Two are first-time Olympians and two are returners from the 2016 Games. Mohamed Hamza, a sophomore in 2020-21, has…
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Princeton University will host additional vaccination clinics for the public
A series of vaccination clinics open to the public are already underway at Princeton University, since the university received more than 2,000 first doses of the Pfizer vaccine from the New Jersey Department of Health. First dose clinics have already occurred on May 6, 11 and 12 at Jadwin Gym. With those who were scheduled…
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Roundtable conversation discusses if Chauvin verdict will impact future of policing
In the aftermath of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin being found guilty in April on all three counts over the death of George Floyd, a virtual roundtable discussion took place on the trail of Chauvin and death of Floyd. On April 20, Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, second-degree manslaughter and third-degree murder.…
