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Tag: Academic Calendar

  • This Week in Princeton History for May 14-20

    In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, the third term of the academic year begins, dining halls begin serving water instead of milk for lunch, and more. May 14, 1975—The Eastern regional conference of Women in Higher Education Administration meets at…

  • This Week in Princeton History for September 11-17

    In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, books move to Firestone Library, the academic calendar shifts to make room for reading week, and more. September 11, 1948—The transfer of 800,000 books from East Pyne Hall to Firestone Library, a process that…