May 2022
Former ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch ’80; The secret life of Jeffrey Schevitz ’62; Campus construction boom
Sports
Princeton Women Become Third Ivy Team Ever to Advance in March Madness
‘We made some people aware of what we’re able to do,’ said Julia Cunningham ’23
Princeton Portrait
A Champion of Geology and Princeton’s Colors
William Libbey Jr. 1877 *1879 (1855-1927)
Featured Authors
Three Books
Features
Her Seat at the Table
A new book by Laura Coates ’01 recounts injustices in our justice system
The Calm After the Storm
Former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch ’80 reflects on her moment of decision
His Secret Life
Jeffrey Schevitz ’62 was a presence at alumni activities — and a Cold War spy for East Germany
On the Campus
Princeton Is Making E-Scootering Safer on Campus
A series of short videos delivers messages such as ‘don’t scroll and roll’
Exhibit Canceled After Dispute Between Library and Donor
The two disagreed over a plan to display work by artists with Confederate ties
Building Boom Adding Space for Sciences, Engineering, and More
“This does become a draw for our goal to bring the best in the world to Princeton,” said geosciences professor Gabriel Vecchi
Research
Princeton Researchers Show How a Conventional War Can Turn Nuclear
The Science & Global Security team had no idea how relevant their simulation would be years later
New Book Details Thomas Mann’s Time at Princeton
Mann’s time at Princeton left a permanent mark on his work
History
In 1978, Princeton Was the Perfect Frisbee Golf Course
The weather’s warming up: Grab a Frisbee and follow Eric Olson ’80’s path through the arches
President’s Page
Alumni News
New Princeton Restaurants Are Ready for In-Person Reunions
Returning alumni will find a new burger joint, a French bistro, matcha tea, and more in town
Check Out These Events Planned by Major-Reunion Classes
Curious about what the major-reunion classes have planned? PAW has the highlights.
Excited Classes Expect Strong Turnout for In-Person Reunions
“We are just excited to have the chance to be together again,” says Rick Corcoran, Class of 1995 Reunions co-chair
Chad Edwards ’79 Is Bringing Space Exploration to Life
Edwards, a physicist, leads NASA projects on Mars
Essay: The People Who Walk You Home
“The many Princeton relationships that developed or deepened even in my 50s never ceases to amaze me,” writes Bill Eville ’87
Tiger of the Week
Dora Chomiak ’91 Is Supporting Democracy in Ukraine
‘A week before the tanks rolled in, we activated our emergency response fund,’ says Chomiak
Madeleine Vedel ’89’s Heart and Work Are on the Cote d’Azur
Vedel runs tours of Provence, France, centered around wine and food
Bill Urschel ’78 Is Documenting Climate Change in Alaska
‘If we can share some of the wonders of Alaska with others, we believe that people will care more about the natural world’
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