Notebook - March 25, 1998

A's and B's are the norm			Railings for Blair Arch?
Grade inflation isn't new at Princeton or at its peer institutions. But in February, the Faculty Committee on Examinations and Standing took a stand in asking all departments to examine their grading practices and to find ways to curb grade inflation and grade compression.... Click here for more...			Blair Arch	To the chagrin of some students, the university during winter break installed four hand railings on the steps of Blair Arch for reasons of safety and liability. Then, in early February, the U-Council approved a resolution to remove the new railings.... Click here for more...
Lander and Rosen honored			Teaching center, awards ceremony
Charles Rosen '48 *51	Some 1,400 alumni flocked to campus on February 21 for the 83rd Alumni Day. Under a cloudy sky, they attended receptions, demonstrations, and lectures on a variety of topics. Charles W. Rosen '48 *51 received the Madison Medal; Eric S. Lander '78 received the Wilson Award.... Click here for more...		Julia Lee '98	Alumni, students, and friends gathered in Jadwin Gymnasium for the annual Alumni Day luncheon and awards ceremony. Shalani Alisharan '98 and Julia Lee '98 shared the Pyne Prize.... Click here for more...