Success at the polls

Princeton alumni to hold two seats in the Senate, four in the House; Daniels re-elected Ind. governor

Published in the Dec. 17, 2008, issue

Jared Schutz Polis ’96 got a new job Nov. 4. The Internet entrepreneur from Boulder, Colo., asked the people of the state’s 2nd district to “hire” him as their representative in Congress, and on Election Day, a strong majority of voters backed the idea. In an...Read more

Heading for the White House

Published in the Dec. 17, 2008, issue

  Barack Obama and his wife Michelle ’85 visited the White House Nov. 10, six days after Obama’s presidential victory. Michelle Obama will become the first Princeton alumna to serve as first lady. A sociology major who was active in the Third World Center...Read more

Princeton jobs, research boost N.J.

Published in the Dec. 17, 2008, issue

The University has a billion-dollar impact on the New Jersey economy, according to a new analysis commissioned by Princeton.   A report prepared by Appleseed, a New York-based consulting firm, estimated that in fiscal year 2007 the combined direct and...Read more

They're back!

Published in the Dec. 17, 2008, issue

  The Princeton Triangle Club is back for its 118th year, and a black-garbed kickline highlights the latest production, “Stark Raven Mad – An Edgar Allan Show.” The club scheduled four stops for its annual tour Dec. 15–19, in Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh,...Read more

Trying to gauge energy demand

Published in the Dec. 17, 2008, issue

Operations research and financial engineering. Professor Warren B. Powell ’77 says the name of his home department is enough to induce blank stares from those unfamiliar with the field. Fortunately, Powell has a quick explanation of the research he has...Read more

In the News

Published in the Dec. 17, 2008, issue

Architect FRANK GEHRY and trustee PETER B. LEWIS ’55 were the guests of honor at the dedication of the Lewis Library Nov. 20, held in the science library’s atrium. Gehry noted Lewis’ support of his work over the years, and said he was “very proud” of the new...Read more