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This Week in Princeton History for September 26-October 2
In this week’s installment of our recurring series, Jewish students set aside a day for volunteering, an alum causes a stir with a political speech, and more. September 27, 1998—The Center for Jewish Life hosts “Mitzvah Day,” sending four groups of students out on local volunteer projects. There is high participation among students, organizers believe,…
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This Week in Princeton History for September 19-25
In this week’s installment of our recurring series, the campus community prays for Birmingham, the Graduate College opens for occupancy, and more. September 19, 1963—The University Chapel is open from 12:00-7:00 for prayer and meditation on the racial crisis in Birmingham, Alabama following the Ku Klux Klan bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church. September 20,…
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This Week in Princeton History for September 12-18
In this week’s installment of our recurring series, the number of applications sets a new record, New Jersey’s new governor expresses support for the new college, and more. September 13, 1876—James McCosh reports that the number of applications for admission to Princeton reached an all-time high this year: 160. September 15, 1845—John Tyler visits the campus…
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This Week in Princeton History for September 5-11
In this week’s installment of our recurring series, the arrival of undergraduate women draws attention, a recent graduate reflects on the contrast between life as a student and life on a war’s front lines, and more. September 6, 1969—Amid media fanfare and besieged by unsolicited attention from their male peers, undergraduate women arrive on campus.…
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