Spotlights

The Spotlight articles showcase events and activities related to the diverse programs and offices within the Office of the Dean of the College.

John “Newby” Parton and Maggie Pecsok named Pyne Prize co-winners

Princeton seniors John “Newby” Parton and Maggie Pecsok have been named co-winners of the University’s 2018 Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize, the highest general distinction conferred on an undergraduate. They will be recognized for their accomplishments at a luncheon during Alumni Day.

John “Newby” Parton on left (photo by Nick Barberio, Office of Communications)

Maggie Pecsok on right (photo by Denise Applewhite, Office of Communications)

‘Sanctuary’ is focus of freshman seminar

What are the meanings of “sanctuary?” Why has sanctuary become a key term in current debates about immigration? Is there an ethics of hospitality? Does citizenship determine human rights?

The freshman seminar “Sanctuary,” taught by Shaun Marmon (left), an associate professor of religion at Princeton University, seeks to answer these questions and connects academics and service. Seated next to Marmon, from left, are first-year students Pauline Schnelzer, Christy Lee and Hannah Wang.

Photo by Denise Applewhite, Office of Communications

Article by Pooja Makhijani and Denise Valenti for the Office of Communications

#TellUsTigers Q&A: Danny José Navarette

Danny José Navarette, a member of the Class of 2019 and a first-generation student, reflects on his path to Princeton, his inspiration for pursuing a career in science, and his hopes for prospective students who come from backgrounds similar to his.

Photo by Cindy Liu, Class of 2018

Article by Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications

Freshman seminar asks students to envision their future in a changing climate

The freshman seminar, “Time Capsules for Climate Change,” asks students to write about the future of humanity in the context of a changing climate. The students use emerging science to think quantitatively about the impacts of climate change and possible strategies for mitigation. They are writing four essays to be placed in time capsules and stored in Princeton’s Mudd Library until their graduation and subsequent milestone reunions.

Early in the semester, the students visited the University archives at Mudd Library (above) where they met with University Archivist Daniel Linke (at right). The course is led by Professor Emeritus Robert Socolow (rear right).

Photo by Denise Applewhite, Office of Communications

Article by Wendy Plump for the Office of Engineering Communications

Freshman seminar examines the relationship between architecture and identity

The students enrolled in the freshman seminar “American Places: Architecture, Landscape and the American Imagination” this fall are learning that while architectural “places” — homes, buildings, urban developments and more — are central to American identity, they are often constructed with complicated histories.

Photo credited to Denise Applewhite, Office of Communications

Princeton Welcomes Freshman Familes to Campus

Princeton University celebrated Freshman Families Weekend on Oct. 13-15 with lively discussions and opportunities for students to share their new Princeton home with family members.

Vrinda Madan (center) and her parents, Alka Madan and Atul Madan, gather for Tiger Harvest on Poe Field for food, fun and music.

Photo credited to Denise Applewhite, Office of Communications

Students honored at 2017 Opening Exercises

Princeton undergraduates honored for their academic achievements at 2017 Opening Exercises gather on Sunday, September 13, with President Christopher L. Eisgruber (standing at right) and Dean of the College Jill Dolan (standing at left). The students seated left to right are: Matthew Tyler, Kyle Berlin and Grace Sommers. The students standing left to right are: Sally Jiao and Yanjun Yang.

Photo credited to Denise Applewhite, Office of Communications

PTI joins the McGraw Center and names new leadership team

The Office of the Dean of the College is pleased to announce that the Prison Teaching Initiative (PTI) has become part of the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning, effective September 1, 2017. The move is intended to better support PTI’s many volunteer instructors, who teach college courses to incarcerated students. In conjunction with the organizational change, Jenny Greene has been named faculty director and Torey Wilson has been promoted to administrative director for the program.

Photo credited to Sameer Khan, Fotobuddy

Krahulik named senior associate dean for international programs and experiential learning

Karen Krahulik, whose career has focused on academic and co-curricular initiatives at top U.S. universities, has been named senior associate dean for international programs and experiential learning at Princeton University. Krahulik, a 1991 Princeton alumna, will start her new role Aug. 28.

Article by Karin Dienst, Office of Communications

Photo credited to Danielle Alio, Office of Communications

Kent named director of the Program in Teacher Preparation/Teacher Certification

The Office of the Dean of the College is pleased to announce that Todd Kent will be the director of the Program in Teacher Preparation/Teacher Certification, effective July 17, 2017. Kent will provide leadership for the program, which has been reorganized to focus primarily on teacher certification and various outreach initiatives to local school districts.

Photo credited to Mike Schwartz

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