Community ties
Office oversees a wide array of community relations initiatives
The Princeton University Band kicked off the annual Communiversity festival in April with a concert at the intersection of Nassau and Witherspoon streets in front of FitzRandolph Gate. (photo: Denise Applewhite)
Princeton NJ — This issue of the Princeton Weekly Bulletin is being mailed to residents of the local community on behalf of the Office of Community and Regional Affairs.
Led by Kristin Appelget, director of community and regional affairs, and Karen Woodbridge, director of community relations, the office serves as a bridge between the University and the community. Staff members work with county and municipal government officials, plus with a wide variety of community organizations, to enhance the quality of life throughout the Princeton region.
The office manages University/community relationships in areas involving financial contributions, land use, affordable housing, transportation, environmental impact and local economic development.
Staff members also oversee a wide array of community relations initiatives, such as the Community Auditing Program and the Program in Continuing Education, the Community Use of University Facilities Program and the Surplus Equipment Donations Program. The office also participates in the organization of numerous arts and entertainment initiatives for the campus and the community, such as Community and Staff Day at Princeton Stadium and the Communiversity spring festival.
For more information about the Office of Community and Regional Affairs, call 258-3204, visit 22 Chambers St., Suite 101, or go online at web.princeton.edu/sites/pucra. Pick up a copy of the Princeton “Profile” booklet for detailed information on the University’s relationship with the town, the region and the community in general. The “Profile” also is available at www.princeton.edu/profile.
UPROAR keeps community in touch with campus
The Office of Community a nd Regional Affairs is publishing a new electronic monthly newsletter called UPROAR. Each edition features information about campus events, programs, exhibitions and news of interest to the local community.
To sign up for this free e-newsletter, send a request with your name and e-mail address to pucra@princeton.edu or call 258-5144.
