Tag: Princeton University
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Princeton University honors its veterans with service
Princeton University veterans were recognized for their military service during an annual Veterans Day service inside the university’s chapel. This tradition has been organized on Nov. 11 for about 15 years. The service was designed to recognize the current employees who are veterans at the university and honor alumni veterans who have passed away this…
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Youths in Princeton join others from across the globe for action on climate change
Princeton students took time off from school and work to demand action on climate change as part of a global climate strike. Students ranging from elementary through college aged, as well as adults, gathered to show support for climate action during the climate strike in Hinds Plaza in Princeton on Sept. 20. “We have been…
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Students make a statement with a global climate change strike in Princeton
Princeton students rallied their community as part of a global strike involving millions to demand action on climate change. Students ranging from elementary school through college, as well as adults, gathered to show support for climate action during a climate strike at Hinds Plaza in Princeton on Sept. 20. Students and adults did not just…
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Von Thun’s corn maze shaped for Rutgers and Princeton
The 6-acre cornfield at Von Thun’s Country Farm Market in South Brunswick has a different, fun theme carved into it each year. The 2019 maze theme celebrates the 150th anniversary of college football and the two teams who started this American tradition, Rutgers and Princeton universities. The maze takes approximately 35 to 45 minutes to…
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Middlesex County College sets foundation for graduates as they take the next steps
EDISON – During her time at Middlesex County College, Alexandria Wonski of Metuchen felt right at home, calling the environment at MCC filled with “care and effort” from the professors as well as her peers. “Middlesex has been such a wonderful school,” she said. “The professors have been so caring and willing to help every…
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Community Options celebrates 30 years of service
Community Options has been helping people with severe disabilities obtain housing and employment for 30 years. To celebrate the non-profit organizations achievements and growth through those years, officials held the annual fundraising gala in Princeton, where the national office is headquartered. “Tonight is so significant, it shows the support we get from Princeton and how…
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Volunteers support working class families who need supplemental assistance at Bentley Community Services
From inside, the sound of tires slowly traveling over gravel could be heard. Then, the faint sound of voices appeared. Upon exiting the building, the sight of a large box truck filled with dozens and dozens of boxes could be seen. Three men were working to hoist each banana box off the truck and put…
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The ‘Your Language My Ear’ poetry symposium arrives at Princeton University
The poetry symposium called ‘Your Language My Ear’ usually takes place at the University of Pennsylvania. But not this year. Another Ivy league school will serve as the host in 2019. The symposium will take place for the first time at Princeton University. The poetry readings will be in English and Russian and open to…
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Princeton University to hold inaugural jazz festival
Jazz at Princeton University, with the help of jazz saxophonist and composer Rudresh Mahanthappa, will present the inaugural Princeton University Jazz Festival on April 13. The free event featuring an outdoor lineup of jazz stars will be held from noon to 6:30 p.m. on Alexander Beach outside Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University…
