August 7, 2020
STAY CONNECTED
Earlier today President Eisgruber announced a change to plans for the fall semester at Princeton University. All undergraduate teaching will be conducted virtually, and first-year and junior undergraduate students who had previously been invited back to campus for the fall will now learn remotely. President Eisgruber's message is available here.

Virtual programs and campus resources will continue to be available to the community. We encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities that we will continue to highlight each week in UpRoar.

NEWS
Trenton students get a taste of careers in STEM through Princeton Center for Complex Materials' annual summer academy. Read the article on princeton.edu.
It's showtime! Trenton Arts at Princeton is introducing a new theater program for Trenton Central High School students. In the fall, student will learn theater skills like acting and lighting. Then in the spring, they will use those skills to stage their own production. Read more about the program on trentonarts.princeton.edu.
Princeton University Concert announced its 2020-2020 season. In addition to virtual events, PUC plans to host outdoor live music meditations in September and October. Keep an eye out for event details this fall. Read more about the season on princetonuniversityconcerts.org.
STAY ENGAGED
Do your part to "flatten the curve" - here is a list of podcasts, videos, blogs and more to keep you engaged during the stay at home order.
Don't Miss Next Week
Returning to the (Virtual) campus: Activism, Anti-racism and Transforming Community. A conversation about how to engage members of your campus community in the work of activism, anti-racism, and transforming community amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Featured panelists include:
  • Angela Mosi Locks, PhD, California State University, Long Beach
  • Reginald A. Wilburn, PhD, University of New Hampshire
  • LaTanya N. Buck, PhD, Princeton University
  • Shawn Maxam, Princeton University
  • Moderated by Brighid Dwyer, PhD, Princeton University, DDNRC Vice Chair
  • Introduction by Mark Kamimura-Jiménez, PhD, Washington University in St. Louis, DDNRC Board Member
 
This event is sponsored by the Difficult Dialogues National Resource Center (DDNRC) in partnership with Princeton University and Washington University.
RSVP here or watch it live on Facebook. Tuesday, August 11 at 5:30 pm on Facebook Live.
Princeton University Carillon Bells
Princeton University annual Summer Carillon Concert Series continues this week with a performance by Lisa Leonie. The concerts take place on Sundays at 1 pm. The Carillon is a musical instrument of 23 or more bells that when sounded produce music. Carillon bells are hung stationary with only the clapper moving against the lip of the bell. It is manually played from a console with both fists and feet activating batons and pedals attached to the clappers through mechanical linkage. There is no electronic assistance to ring the bells. Concerts are held rain or shine. Sunday, August 9 at 1:00 pm at the Graduate School, 88 College Road West.
Landscape architect James Corner joins Princeton University Architect Ron McCoy for a conversation titled Landscape, Campus and Community. Corner is James Corner, Founder and CEO of James Corner Field Operations, is the landscape architect for the current generation of projects at Princeton University. Museum Director James Steward will moderate a conversation about the role of landscape in the design of cities and the campus. Thursday, August 13 at 5:30 pm on Zoom.
Always Available
The African American Studies Podcast acts as a conversation around the field of African American Studies and the black experience in the 21st century. The podcast focuses on the political, economic, and cultural forces that shape our understanding of race within America. We invite you to listen as we explore outcomes, question dominant discourse, and consider evidence instead of myths. Find out more at aas.princeton.edu
All for Earth delves into the urgency of today's environmental crises through in-depth interviews with the people racing time to prevent the implosion of the critical and interconnected systems that support life on Earth, including climate, biodiversity, water security, and food production. Guests represent the worlds of science and technology; politics and government; finance and business; health, media, sports and more. Find out more at allforearth.princeton.edu.
While the Art Museum is temporarily closed to visitors, you can still explore their art collections online. Find out more at artmuseum.princeton.edu.
Dig a little deeper into the books you love to read with The BiblioFiles, Cotsen Children's Library interviews with children's book authors. From award-winning bestsellers to books you might not have heard of (but should definitely check out), listen to what the authors have to say about their creations. Find out more at cotsen.princeton.edu.
Tune into the Collective Listening Project and visit a virtual concert hall. Princeton University Concert's is posting playlists that relate to their current and upcoming seasons on its Spotify page. Find out more at princetonuniversityconcerts.org.
Listen in on select courses on Coursera at coursera.org/princeton
End Notes takes you behind the cover and through the pages of books on politics, policy and more by Princeton University Woodrow Wilson School faculty. Find out more at wws.princeton.edu/news-and-events/woocasts.droppable-1591280390318
The Pace Center for Civic Engagement presents Let's Talk About...a series of virtual conversations and podcast interviews with Princeton University faculty and community partners about the intersections between their work and COVID-19. Find out more at pace.princeton.edu.
Madison's Notes, the official podcast of the James Madison Program, is now available! You can listen to Episode 1, "Humble Beginnings: A Conversation with Robert P. George," on Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcher, and Podbean.
A number of the University's public lectures are available on  Media Central. Browse the videos at  mediacentral.princeton.edu.
Princeton Alumni Weekly's podcast, cleverly named PAWcast, features interviews with alumni on a range of topics. Find out more at paw.princeton.edu/podcasts.
From daily meditation to organ concerts to religious services, the Office of Religious Life has a number of online opportunities for reflections. View the schedule at religiouslife.princeton.edu.
Politics & Polls unpacks the history of politics and current events in the U.S. Hosted by Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang, the show features some of the best minds in politics, journalism, academia, and even the arts. The result is a respectful, intellectual - and oftentimes fun - debate and discussion. Find our more at politicspolls.princeton.edu.
Princeton Tigers, the official podcast of channel of Princeton University Athletics, offers a range of shows from varsity coaches. Find out more at princetontigers.podbean.com.
Though Princeton University Library is temporarily closed, you can explore our virtual exhibitions, including In Pursuit of the Picturesque – British Color Plate Books: 1776-1868, and Gutenberg & After: Europe’s First Printers 1450-1470. Find out more at dpul.princeton.edu
After some 50 years of coeducation, the women of Princeton University have roared to the forefront of just about every walk of life. From the Supreme Court to the U.S. Congress; from operating rooms and newsrooms to boardrooms and classrooms; from laboratories, war zones and trading floors to stages, startups and writing desks - Princeton women have penetrating views on things that matter. These are change-makers in the service of humanity. Listen to their stories on SheRoars Podcast. Find out more at sheroarspodcast.princeton.edu
Princeton University's podcast series "We Roar” focusrd on the COVID-19 pandemic. Episodes feature COVID-19 research and innovative solutions, the disease’s impact on society, and the ways in which the University is adapting to disruptions to its academic program and campus life. Find out more at weroar.princeton.edu.
The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs post recordings of some public talks on their website, spia.princeton.edu.
For Families
Princeton University Art Museum offers materials for educators and students on their website. Look at the art referenced in the materials online and then stop by to see them in person when the museum reopens. Find out more at artmuseum.princeton.edu/learn.
Princeton Varsity Club introduces eReading with the Tigers, virtual story time with student athletes. Join our tigers online as they continue PVC's 20-year tradition of reading their favorite children's books to local students. Find out more at goprincetontigers.com.
McCarter Theatre Center invites students to Creative Tuesday Themes, classes, content, and age groups will vary each week. This week's virtual workshop, Industry Insights, is open to 8th-12th graders. Registration required. Find out more at mccarter.org.
Know a teacher, librarian, parent, or friend who is looking for some creative and fun literacy connections? Look no further than  Pop Goes the Page, Cotsen Children's Library's fantastic outreach blog full of projects, instructions, helpful hints, and new ideas galore! Check it out at blogs.princeton.edu/popgoesthepage.
The (digital) game is afoot! Cotsen Children's Library presents The Missing Tiger: A Sherlock Holmes Virtual Escape Room. A tiger has escaped from the London Zoo, and Holmes needs your help to find it. Ready to begin your investigation? Start the Escape Room here.
Cotsen Children's Library is holding First Draft, a creative writing program open to ages 9-12. Students submit short stories and Cotsen staff provide suggestions and feedback. Read the guidelines at cotsen.princeton.edu.
Download a free coloring book of Princeton University landmarks. Illustrations by Laura Ann Elbogen '07. View the Coloring Book (.pdf).
Princeton University Library compiled a list of virtual resources for students of all ages. View the list (.pdf)
Images
James Smith. Photo bySameer A. Khan/Fotobuddy.

Emanuel Leutze, Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way, 1861. Oil on canvas. Smithsonian American Art Museum