Princeton Weekly
Bulletin May 10, 1999
Nassau Notes
Chinese ceramics
These altar ornaments in the form of the Eight Buddhist Emblems are part of the exhibit "From Ritual Simplicity to Imperial Splendor: Chinese Ceramics From the Collection of Nelson Chang, Class of 1974" on display at the Art Museum through September 26.
Brentano to be in residence
The Brentano String Quartet has been appointed quartet in
residence, beginning with the academic year 1999-2000. The
three-year appointment, made possible by a gift from an
alumnus, marks the first residency by a musical ensemble at
Princeton.
"The presence of the Brentano
Quartet on our campus will greatly enrich the University
community," said President Shapiro. "Not only will faculty
and students in our Music Department have the opportunity to
work closely with this superb group of musicians, but
music-lovers throughout the community will have the
privilege of hearing them perform on a regular basis."
The Brentano String Quartet includes violinist Serena Canin (l), cellist Nina Maria Lee, violist Misha Amory and first violinist Mark Steinberg (photo by Christian Steiner)
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This gilded lion is one of pair designed by Auguste
Bartholdi, sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, and donated to
the University by the Class of 1879 at its graduation. Since
July the lions have graced the steps leading to the
1927/Clapp arch in the residential college named for Woodrow
Wilson, the Class of 1879's most famous member.
Originally, they flanked the main
entrance of Nassau Hall. As orange and black became
established as Princeton colors, the tiger became
increasingly identified with the University, and in 1911 the
Class of 1879 replaced the lions with the bronze beasts by
A.P. Proctor that still gaze out across the Front Campus. At
that time, the lions were moved to the steps of 1879 Hall,
where they remained for approximately 60 years until,
somewhat the worse for wear, they were put into storage.
Thanks to the efforts of Hugh Wynne
'39 of the Alumni Council's Committee on Princetoniana, they
were discovered in the basement of Palmer Hall, refurbished
with the cooperation of the Office of Physical Planning and
the expertise of conservator John Scott, and returned to
public view. (photo by Ron Carter)
Summer shuttle
From May 20 through September 15 the campus shuttle
repeats its route every 40 minutes starting at 7:00 p.m. The
last run begins at 12:20 a.m.
The shuttle departs from Stanhope
at 7:00 p.m. and stops at Firestone Plaza (7:02), Graduate
College (7:09), Forbes College (7:12), Lawrence Apts.
(7:15), Woodrow Wilson School (7:20), Frick/Lot 10 (7:22),
E-Quad/Third World Center (7:23), Lot 25 (7:24), Butler
Apts. (7:28), Hibben/Magie Apts. (7:35), Lot 23 (7:37) and
Stanhope at 7:40 p.m.
Schedules are approximate and may
be changed. For further information call Public Safety at
258-3134.
Wristbands for Reunions
Faculty and staff who wish to attend Reunions, May 27
through 29, should fill out applications by May 19.
Application forms, which are available in Maclean House,
should be submitted to Lydia Sferra in the Alumni
Council.
Faculty and staff members are
eligible for one pass for personal use and one for a guest;
all pass holders must be at least 21 years old. The fee for
all three nights is $20 per person, payable by check.
Employees and guests may pick up the wristbands in person
each evening of Reunions between 7:00 and 11:00 p.m. in the
Hearth Room of McClean House. University ID and driver's
license are required.
Library requests all reserve orders
Reserve requests for the fall semester are due in the
Reserve Department of Firestone Library by August 1,
to ensure that they will be filled by the start of classes.
Faculty are reminded that book orders require additional
processing time -- often two months -- and should be turned
in as soon as possible.
New requests can be submitted using
the online reserve request service (http://infoshare1.princeton.edu/reserves/reserve.html)
or the pink request forms. For more information call
258-3224.