Tag: Princeton University
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Planning board continues review of a proposed geo-exchange facility for Princeton University
The topic of noise and sound was the main focus of residential concerns during the public portion of the Princeton Planning Board’s continued hearing for Princeton University’s proposed one-story geo-exchange facility known as “TIGER,” which would also be a building for athletics operations. The hearing, which took place on Jan. 22, did not result in…
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LOOSE ENDS 1/29: Stanley Katz
By Pam Hersh In these recent times of unbearable political anxiety, I have relied on three things for comfort and sustenance: 1. Cheetos; 2. Music; 3. Bartender – with coffee as the drink being served. I have written a lot about the curative qualities of Cheetos, comprising chemicals and dust with a smattering of real…
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Princeton University receives second major application approval for East Campus
Princeton University is able to move forward with the proposed construction of a new soccer stadium and practice field on campus. The university received approval for the proposed project from the Princeton Planning Board this month on Jan. 7. The stadium and practice field are part of the university’s plan to develop the East Campus…
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Municipality, university extend financial contribution agreement for two years
The Princeton Council and Princeton University have reached an agreement to continue the university’s voluntary financial contribution to the town for the next two years. The council approved a resolution to extend the initial agreement, which was reached in 2014 and expires this year. The new agreement will cover 2021 and 2022, at which point…
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Lewis Center for the Arts Fellows will explore American culture influenced by personal backgrounds
Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts has announced the selection of five Mary Mackall Gwinn Hodder Fellows for the 2021-22 academic year. This year’s recipients include choreographer/performer Leslie Cuyjet, visual artist Mark Thomas Gibson, playwright and poet Anya Pearson, gwenyambira and musician Tanyaradzwa Tawengwa, and music theater composer Brandon Webster. “In a year of…
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Residents concerned about noise aspect of Princeton University’s proposed soccer stadium
The Princeton Planning Board expects to finish a public hearing regarding Princeton University’s application to build a new soccer stadium and practice field in January. The application was carried by the planning board to Jan. 7 during the public hearing on Dec. 3. Princeton University is seeking preliminary and final major site plan approval for…
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Princeton museum offers virtual Collecting Art program on Dec. 5
“Collecting Art 101” will be held virtually on Dec. 5, in separate sessions focusing on photography, prints and 20th-century American paintings. Three fine-arts specialists will share tips on how to begin and maintain a personal art collection, inspired by the virtual exhibition The Eclectic Eye: A Tribute to Duane Wilder. The event will be introduced…
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Princeton-based actress featured in upcoming Manhattan rom-com
Vivia Font, on and off longtime Princeton resident and lecturer at Princeton University, will be featured in the Manhattan set romantic family comedy “Love, Repeat” to be released on Dec. 22 on Apple TV. The movie revolves around a New Yorker, played by Bill Connington, who sets out to win the heart of his ex-wife…
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Princeton University will allow all undergraduates on campus for spring semester
Princeton University will welcome back all undergraduate students enrolled at the university for the spring semester in 2021. The university made the announcement on Nov. 24., through a letter to the campus community by University President Christopher Eisgruber. “During the fall term, we cultivated strong public health norms and practices on the Princeton campus; monitored…
