Week of Action Events in New Jersey

Monday, February 10, 2003 - Author/Activist Derrick Jensen: “The Roots Of Violence In Our Culture And Sources Of Resistance” SPEAC, Another World is Possible, ODUS, Whole Earth Center, Pace Center, Office of Rel. Life. 7:30 pm, McCosh 10
Another World is Possible is proud to present an evening lecture by author and activist Derrick Jensen. Jensen is a historian, environmentalist, and popular writer whose work connects political, historical, philosophical, and deeply personal forms of knowledge to unearth the tangled roots of violence and destruction in Western history. His unflinching commitment to facing harsh realities head on makes his writing at once disturbing and inspiring. On February 10th, he will present an evening lecture for the public, and an afternoon workshop for activists. Activist Workshop 2:00 p.m Murray Dodge Café

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - Stacy Mitchell: “The Hometown Advantage: Public Policy and the Economic Health of a Small Town” SPEAC. 7:30 pm, Betts Auditorium.
Business Expert to Discuss Myth that Big Retail is Best for Small Towns Countering the conventional wisdom that small, locally owned businesses are not economically viable in today's global economy, researcher and writer Stacy Mitchell argues that a shift to larger retail enterprises and national chains may in fact be responsible for destabilizing local economies. A consultant to small business groups, community organizations, and policymakers in cities and towns nationwide, Mitchell will speak on the topic of " The Hometown Advantage: Public Policy and the Economic Health of a Small Town," on Tuesday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m. at Princeton University's School of Architecture's Betts Auditorium.

Thursday, February 13, 2003 - Screening of CNN Special on Teach For America. Plus a Q&A w/ Featured Corps Member Meghan Brown '02. Teach for America, Mathey College, Rocky College. 8:00 pm, Mathey/Rocky Theater
Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates who commit two years to teach in our nation's most under-resourced urban and rural public schools, and go on to become lifelong leaders in the fight for educational equality from every profession. Founded by Wendy Kopp '89 in her senior thesis, TFA has received a great deal of national attention in the past couple of years because of its many successes and growing number of corps members. CNN did an hour-long special that aired on December 25th where they followed four new Teach For America corps members through their first semester of teaching in these schools. Come watch that special in the Rocky/Mathey theater and stay for a Q&A session with Meghan Brown '02, one of the people CNN featured in the special and currently a teacher in the Bronx, New York.

Monday, February 17, 2003 - Pro Bono Work at Law and Consulting Firms – A Panel. The Graduation Pledge, Pace Center. 4:30 pm, Frist Multipurpose Rm. A.
Alumni panel discussing the role of, and opportunities for, pro bono work in law and consulting professions. Why do private law and consulting firms accept pro-bono projects- and what are these projects? What do you know about public interest law? What focus is best for you? Alumni Panelists: Ronald Coleman ’85, a lawyer and member of Princeton’s Alumni Careers Committee; PJ Kim ’01, who works with non-profit consulting projects at McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Peter Pettibone ’61, managing partner of the Moscow office of Hogan & Hartson L.L.P., specializing in U.S. - Russia trade and investment; and Prof. Jenny Rivera ’82, a public interest lawyer with experience in civil rights and equality, formerly with the Legal Aid Society and the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund, currently a professor at the CUNY School of Law. Dinner to follow with panelists and pre-registered students (dinner seating limited, please email tbi@project55.org).

Monday February 17, 2003 - A Panel on Youth and Politics. College Democrats, College Republicans, Whig-Clio. 8:00 pm, Whig Hall.

Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - How to be a Good Non-Profit Board Member - A Luncheon Panel. Pace Center. 12:00 pm, Frist Multipurpose Rm. A.

Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - Consumer Choice for a Cleaner Environment: What can do to make a difference, a Panel. STEP, Woodrow Wilson School, Dining Services, Greening Princeton. 4:30 pm, Schultz DR, Robertson Hall.
(1). Ann Cooper, CEC, Executive Chef of The Ross School in East Hampton, New York and Consulting Chef for The Putney Inn in Putney, Vermont, is the author of the recently released book Bitter Harvest: A Chef’s Perspective on the Hidden Dangers in the Foods We Eat and What You Can do About It, and A Woman’s Place is in the Kitchen: The Evolution of Women Chefs, published in 1998. Chef Cooper, a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, was one of the first fifty women to be certified as an Executive Chef by the educational arm of the American Culinary Federation. She will be talking about organic food. (2). Kevin Mills, Senor Attorney, Environmental Defense and Director of Environmental Defense's Pollution Prevention Alliance, discussing clean cars. (3). Kai Chan, graduate student in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, discussing the Greening Princeton project. This project focuses on ways for the University to reduce its consumption of natural resources and to improve its environmental performance. We will also have one of those new hybrid-engine Hondas available for students to inspect, courtesy of a local auto dealer. Organic refreshments provided by Dining Services.

Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - Civic Engagement: Then and Now - A Luncheon Discussion. Community House, Carl Fields Center, 12:00 pm, Carl Fields Center

Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - “In the Service of My Nation? Foreign Perspectives on Intellectualism”: Bridging Cultures - a Dinner Conversation. The International Center, Forbes College, 6:00 pm, Forbes Special Dining Room
This title is inspired by Project 55's initiative for PU students and offices to join in a national week of dialogue during the Student Civic Engagement Week, February 16-22. Organized by IC, Forbes and IC Consortium as part of a series sponsored by IC and the Residential Colleges. All Princetonians are welcomed. Students with PU meal passes simply check in, PUID holders may pick up a pass at check in, others purchase $11 pass at the IC between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Write to Xiuhui at xlim@princeton.edu to suggest topics for future discussions.

Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - Dan Flynn, author of “Why the Left Hates America” The Princeton Tory. 7:30 pm, McCosh 10

Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - Princeton Blairstown summer community service jobs information session. 7:30 pm, Frist 306
An opportunity for Princeton students to learn about a "95 year old organization that was started by Princeton students." The Princeton Summer Camp--now the Princeton-Blairstown Center-- was one of the first community service organizations of Princeton University and continues today to provide wonderful opportunities for university students to serve, learn, earn and have fun as a part of a dynamic group of leaders. At the informational meeting we'll have an overview of summer and year-long opportunities.

Thursday, February 20, 2003 - LGBT Activism and Service - A Luncheon Panel. LGBT office, Pace Center, 12:00 pm, Frist Multipurpose Rm. A.

Friday, February 21, 2003 - National Tuberculosis Center visit. Princeton Tuberculosis Awareness Group, 8:00 am, Newark. The Tuberculosis Intiative at Princeton Project 55
Visit the TB treatment program at the NJ Medical School in Newark, includes a talk by Dr. Lee Reichman and on site visits to patients receiving TB drug treatment. (limited space, email tbi@project55.org for more information)

Friday, February 21, 2003 - Awareness drive in support of the UN Fund for Population Activities. Organization of Women Leaders. 10 am – 4 pm, Frist
Bush administration has refused -- in spite of Congressional approval (both the Senate and the House) -- to send the U. S. contribution of $34 million to the U. N. Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) to support family planning, AIDS prevention, and prevention of female genital mutilation. So! the League of Women Voters and others are asking that 34 million Americans contribute a dollar each to UNFPA. Visit the table in Frist to find out more.

Friday February 21, 2003 - Elizabethtown Water Company speaker - A VOICES lunch discussion. SVC, New Jersey Water Watch. 12:30 pm, Murray-Dodge
Janis Morelli, Water Safety Director will talk to students and faculty about Princeton's drinking water source, water quality, water treatment, and water conservation.

Saturday, February 22, 2003 - Strengthening Civil Society: Princeton’s Roles, an Alumni Day Panel. Civic Values Initiative at Princeton Project 55, 4:15 pm, McCosh 50. The Alumni Council
Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80, Dean, Woodrow Wilson School; Robert J. Burkhardt, Jr. ’62,Head of School, Eagle Rock School, Liz Duffy ’88, Executive Director, The Ball Foundation, Kamilah Briscoe ’00, Program Manager, Jeannette K. Watson Fellows, Jody P. Kretzmann ’66, Co-Founder, Asset Based Community Development Institute and Professor of Urban Affairs and Policy Research, Northwestern University

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - Careers in Government Panel. Office of Career Services. 7:30 pm, Frist Rm. 302.
Meet with Princeton Alumni as they discuss career opportunities in Government (panelists TBA). This panel presentation is part of Career Week, sponsored by Career Services and the Frist Campus Center. See the full slate of Career Week events at www.princeton.edu/career

Friday, February 28, 2003 - Careers in the Public Good: Nonprofit Career Fair. Office of Career Services. 11 am – 3:00 pm, Frist Multipurpose Rm.
Each year, a number of representatives from nonprofit and public service organizations attend to discuss job, internship, and community service opportunities with interested students. All students are encouraged to attend, from those actively seeking employment to others simply wishing to learn more about opportunities within the not-for-profit sector. Dress appropriately and bring resumes. Please visit the Career Services website for the list of participating organizations at www.princeton.edu/career.