Tag: School of Science

  • This Week in Princeton History for September 10-16

    In this week’s installment of our returning series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, the president breaks with tradition at Opening Exercises, a member of the Class of 1922 expresses disapproval of the building of Palmer Square, and more. September 10, 1873—The School of Science opens to candidates […]

  • This Week in Princeton History for June 18-24

    In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, seniors warn underclassmen not to encroach on their singing territory, the School of Science is dedicated, and more. June 18, 1930—Charles H. Rogers, Curator of the Princeton Museum of Zoology, catches a ride with […]

  • This Week in Princeton History for July 11-17

    In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, the logistics of emancipation are debated, plans for a School of Science are approved, and more. July 11, 1944—Robert S. Ward ’42, a forward artillery observer, is killed in action in France. July 12, […]