Video: 'Eating Clubs at Princeton'

By Evelyn Tu on March 10, 2011, noon

Princeton's 10 non-residential eating clubs are a significant part of social life for many undergraduate students.

Princeton University has a closely knit campus community that offers a wide range of opportunities for life beyond the classroom. Princeton's 10 nonresidential eating clubs are a significant part of social life for many undergraduate students. In addition to being congenial places to share meals, the eating clubs that line Prospect Avenue serve as hubs for social activities, academic support, recreational sports and service opportunities. While open for membership to juniors and seniors, they also provide a center of social activity for non-members as well.

'International Eye' .

Princeton students are showcasing their many opportunities to experience life abroad through an exhibition of photographs taken while participating in international programs.

Video feature: 'Shotaro Makisumi dreams in cubes' .

By the time he was 15 years old, Shotaro ("Macky") Makisumi held seven world records in speed cubing, or solving Rubik’s Cube puzzles as quickly as possible. Makisumi, a math major and member of Princeton's class of 2012, introduced his passion for speed cubing to campus and founded the Princeton Cube Club student organization in 2009. This video profile followed Makisumi as he realized a second dream, hosting a World Cube Association-sanctioned competition at the University in November.

Working group recommends changes to enhance social and residential life .

While Princeton University undergraduates express high levels of satisfaction with social and residential life, a working group of students, faculty and staff is recommending several changes to enhance this essential element of the campus experience.

Fleming honors 'Class of Destiny' at Baccalaureate .

Baccalaureate speaker John Fleming urged members of the class of 2007 -- or the "Class of Destiny," as the beloved English professor dubbed them -- to recognize the privilege of a Princeton education and to use it to improve the world.

Video feature: 'Skate Night' .

Three times this academic year, Princeton's Baker Rink opened its doors for Skate Night, a late-night event open to all Princeton students. Each event featured a particular theme, including an ugly sweater competition that is featured in this video profile of the Dec. 9 Skate Night.

'She Flourishes' exhibit showcases history of women at Princeton .

The Mudd Manuscript Library is hosting the exhibit, "She Flourishes: Chapters in the History of Princeton Women," which documents the struggles and accomplishments of women scholars, students, staff and other women associated with the institution. The exhibit includes a video compilation of archival footage. The exhibit is open to the public Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, through Friday, August 31, 2012.