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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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