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Community Connections a Princeton University Community and Regional Affairs Publication Fall 2018 community connections A Princeton University Community and Regional Affairs publication Fall 2018 “Camp really helped last year when I was go­ Sciences and arts come alive at STEAM Camp ing into sixth grade,” said Lea-Jade Richards, a Princeton Day School student. “We learned about Channeling Dr. Frankenstein, six middle school far my team has worked on building a boat out of Punnett squares and DNA so I had a head start.” students are building monsters with Princeton cardboard and ... something to keep an egg from University senior Tyisha Griffiths. With each flip of breaking. We’re even creating our own movie.” For the counselors, STEAM Camp offers a chance a coin they reveal which traits their monster will for them to share their passions for the subjects have as part of a genetics lesson. they’re studying at college and gain new under­ standing through working with local youth. “Heads!” one student calls out. “OK so what genotype will that be?” Griffiths asks. “Allele “It’s been really interesting to live from the teacher’s 1, two small eyes,” a student replies. Soon a perspective,” said Princeton sophomore Sultaan monster with red eyes, blue skin and a curly tail Shabazz. “To see what it’s like to give a lesson, emerges. “This is going to look so gross!” another lead a class, work with the kids and get the best exclaims. out of them is really eye-opening and rewarding.” STEAM Camp is a free, six-week science and arts Ayesha Qureshi, a senior at Rider University study­ summer camp open to underrepresented middle ing elementary education, agrees. “I really like the school students in the Princeton area. One of connection you have with the kids.” Community House’s 16 projects with the Pace Qureshi took part in Generation One, a Community Center for Civic Engagement, STEAM Camp is run House project that helps high school students pre­ by Princeton University undergraduate and grad­ pare for college. She says her experience not only uate students, and alumni volunteers. Founded helped her succeed as a first-generation college in 1969, Community House works with families student, but also prepared her for the nuances of to support underrepresented youth in academic Leland Quaynor (left), a sixth-grader in the West Windsor- Plainsboro school district, and Priya Brunnermeier, a sixth- working with middle schoolers. achievement and social-emotional development. grader at Princeton Charter School, share a poem they wrote in a lesson on creative writing at STEAM Camp. (Photo by “I remember what it was like to be that younger From July 5 to Aug. 3, 32 campers enjoyed inter- Mark Czajkowski) kid, not always wanting to listen or pay attention,” active lessons and activities on such themes as she said. “And I remember how our Princeton Uni­ “An exploration of biology and performing arts” or versity mentors worked with us. They really were “An exploration of chemistry and creative writing.” Lessons in everything from the periodic table to journalism and ecosystems inspire a love of learn­ good role models.” “I like science because it teaches me about ing, strengthen students’ skills and prepare them For information on the 2019 STEAM Camp, visit life,” said Joshua Raymond, a seventh-grader at for the coming school year. pace.princeton.edu. Princeton’s John Witherspoon Middle School. “So ■ Gwen McNamara, Pace Center for Civic Engagement (In)Visible Princeton walking tours reveal University’s nuanced history Princeton has launched four new walking tours to Tour followers will help tell a more complete narrative of the Universi­ find colored stickers ty’s past and present. that mark stops around campus. The The historical tours — part of the (In)Visible stickers provide a Princeton series created to illuminate less­ scannable code and er-known histories of the University — highlight link so users can ac­ stories of “African Americans at Princeton,” cess the interpretive “Firsts at Princeton,” “Traditions at Princeton” text, images, audio and “Women at Princeton.” and video that help explain the signifi­ The tours are web-based and mobile-friendly, mak­ cance of the sites, ing them easy to follow on foot around campus. events and people They also may be accessed in Firefox or Google discussed at each Chrome browsers for people not on campus by stop. visiting bit.ly/PrincetonHistoryTours. By elevating Princeton’s less well-known stories, Stop 6 on the “Stories of African American Life at Princeton” tour features Clio Hall, home the tours aim to today to the Office of Admission. The University encouraged greater numbers of African American students to apply to and enroll at Princeton in the 1960s. narrate, demonstrate and reflect on the nuanced history of Princeton, and are part of professor and chair of the department of anthro­ broader efforts overseen by the Campus Iconog­ pology — to update and diversify campus art and Non Profit Org PD US Postage Princeton NJ #186 Permit raphy Committee (CIC) — co-chaired by Executive iconography. Vice President Treby Williams and Carolyn Rouse, continued on back page save the date Community and Staff Day Saturday • Sept. 22 • 3 p.m. • Princeton Stadium Join Princeton faculty, staff and students for Community and Staff Day, a celebration of sports, entertainment and community. The festivities include a Princeton Tigers home football game (4:30 p.m. kickoff), a youth sports clinic hosted by Princeton University athletes, entertainment, crafts and an information fair featuring local community organizations. Questions? Email [email protected]. Get your FREE tickets at GoPrincetonTigers.com/tickets. Offer ends September 20. connections The Princeton University Office of Community and Regional Affairs is pleased to send this publication to our neighbors with information about the many ways the University and the local community intersect. LEFT: Da nis sime ea il ma placepernam iligniet a audamus exped quam intiis (Photo by Mark Czajkowski) RIGHT: eaturisitat ventem quas ea que perspid ma etur? Quibearis maximagnis enihill aborum et doluptaspel ipsam quidero reratur asped que re, omnimint. (Photo by Denise Applewhite, Office of Communications) The Princeton University campus is open to youth and families for exploration and play, as illustrated in this scene by Henry Moore’s “Oval With Points” sculpture near Cannon Green. (Painting by Matilda Luk, Office of Communications) University offers year-round programming for families, children Be amazed by a faculty science demonstration, en­ STEM: Be on the lookout for Peyton Observatory spring Young Women’s Conference in Science, joy a children’s concert, or create in the galleries open houses for viewing the night sky, held usually Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. of the Princeton University Art Museum. on the second or third Wednesday of each month. For more details visit YouthCampus online at The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory hosts Through its “YouthCampus” initiative, the Office community.princeton.edu/programs-youth. Sign bimonthly public tours and Science on Saturdays of Community and Regional Affairs lists kids and up for YouthCampus updates by sending an email lectures during the winter. Other annual highlights family programs online that span science, litera­ to [email protected]. include the Holiday Science Lecture (December), cy, athletics, the arts and more — many free and New Jersey Science Bowl (February), and the ■ Oliver Mayor, Office of Communications open to the public — and sends email announce­ ments of upcoming activities. Here is a sample of what’s coming up: Arts: The Princeton University Art Museum hosts Family Day, an all-day program of exploration and happenings creativity held on Oct. 13 and again in the spring. Sept. 21 Princeton University Concerts presents Bobby McFerrin, 7:30 p.m., Richardson Other programs include Art for Families, featuring a Auditorium in Alexander Hall. For tickets, visit www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org gallery activity and related art project; Artful Adven­ tures, a series of self-guided tours and activities; Oct. 4 “She Roars: Celebrating Women at Princeton” alumni conference hosts an Alumnae and Homeschool Week, with tours and projects Authors Book Reading, 2 p.m., Labyrinth Books, and a screening of “Novitiate,” a documentary held the second week of January. Admission is free. written and directed by Maggie Betts ’99, 2 p.m., Garden Theatre. sheroars.princeton.edu (members of the public welcome as space permits) Upcoming Princeton University Concerts include “Baby Got Bach: Bring on the Brass!” on Nov. 3, Oct. 27 Princeton Athletics hosts Youth Day. Kids under 12 get free tickets to the Princeton- and “Meet the Music: The Girl Who Loved Wild Cornell football game. 1 p.m., Princeton Stadium. GoPrincetonTigers.com/Tickets Horses” on Mar. 23. Nov. 28 Public Lecture featuring author Ta-Nehisi Coates. 5 p.m., Richardson Auditorium in Literacy and academic skills: The Pace Alexander Hall. Free tickets required. lectures.princeton.edu Center’s Community House programs boost the academic strengths of students from underrepre­ Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Princeton Dance Festival. Various performance times, Berlind Theatre at sented minorities and those who are first in their McCarter Theatre Center. arts.princeton.edu/events families to pursue postsecondary education. Com­ munity House also offers an SAT preparation pro­ Dec. 3 Christine Todd Whitman, former governor of New Jersey, former head of the Environmental Protection Agency and president of the Whitman Strategy Group. 4:30 p.m., gram for underrepresented high school students. Arthur Lewis Auditorium in Robertson Hall. wws.princeton.edu/news-and-events/wws-calendar The Cotsen Children’s Library features a whimsical For more happenings visit www.princeton.edu/events reading gallery for children, story times, writing contests and feedback sessions, guest speakers, craft activities and more. Princeton University faculty and staff took part in the ninth annual Backpack Drive for Princeton Human Services. A total of 164 backpacks, filled with school supplies, were delivered to the Princeton Human Services office, helping local students from low-income families start the school year off right.
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