Princeton Area Alumni Association

NEW PA3 WEBSITE

2011-04-18T18:46:00.001-04:00

Please note the PA3 has a new website, which can be found at www.princetonaaa.org ... please visit us there. Comments, problems or plaudits may be directed to: princetonareaalumni@gmail.com

Cmty Service - Pine Barrens - CANCELED

2011-04-01T17:47:00.002-04:00

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO WET WEATHERTrail work in the Parker PreserveCoordinated by the New Jersey Conservation Foundation This expansive property encompasses almost 14 square miles in the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, and is accessible by a network of sandy roads that wind though pitch pine forest and blueberry fields, and run along the preserve’s cedar swamp, shallow lakes

May 6 - First Friday Lunch at the Nassau Club

2011-03-25T17:00:00.001-04:00

Join us for First Fridays, a monthly recurring event for undergraduate and graduate Princeton alumni. On the first Friday of each month, area alumni and their guests will meet for a prix fixe luncheon at the Nassau Club in downtown Princeton. As a special bonus for PA3, a graduate student will present his/her work. Presenters and topics will change monthly.This month's lunch features Wenzhe Cao

Wine Tasting - Tuesday, March 15th

2011-03-02T13:29:00.003-05:00

PA3 Ides of March Tiger Tasting at Mediterra3/15 - from 6:30pm – 8:30pmMediterra Restaurant and Taverna, 29 Hulfish Street, Princeton NJwww.mediterrarestaurant.com.Come join PA3 alums and their guests to celebrate the Ides of March, not an ominous day at all, but merely the 15th day of the month, according to the ancient Romans. We’ll explore Italy through its viticulture in a tasting with food

Feb 15th - Networking Event at Maclean House

2011-02-05T01:12:00.002-05:00

GLOBAL NETNIGHT: NETWORKING WITHOUT BORDERSWhen: February 15, 7-9pmWhere: Maclean House, Princeton UniversityThe Princeton Area Alumni Association will join with Princeton alumni associations around the world in a Global NetNight: Networking Without Borders. As the world shrinks, Princeton alumni need access to a networking environment that connects them to alumni in the United States and in

"Engaged at Every Age" Conference, Feb. 25

2011-02-03T16:48:00.000-05:00

Princeton AlumniCorps invites you to theENGAGED AT EVERY AGE ConferenceA dialog for alumni on how to find new usesfor your wisdom, experience and passionPrinceton UniversityFriday, February 259:00-4:30For more information and to register, click here.

The PA3 Fundraiser: Research Grants for Visiting Scholars

2011-01-23T13:42:00.002-05:00

Update: Through generous donations, PA3 and it's members were able to contribute $5,000 toward the research grants. This money will fund at least 2 scholars' grants. The scholars will be selected this Spring.PA3 is raising funds for research grants to be awarded by the Princeton University Library to scholars from all over the world to spend a month at Princeton using the university’s unique

January 22, 2011 Annual Dinner Silent Auction Items

2011-01-17T14:45:00.003-05:00

Even if you are not attending the Annual Dinner, you are welcome to bid on any of the items listed below. Just email us (PrincetonAreaAlumni@gmail.com) your bid by January 21st and we will enter it on the bid sheet. Those attending the dinner will have the chance to bid higher, if desired. The National Magazine: Devoted to Literature, Art, and ReligionRare Book Set from the Collection of George

PA3 Annual Dinner, ETS Chauncey Conference Center

2011-01-12T13:15:00.004-05:00

*PA3 Annual Dinner, ETS Chauncey Conference Center*Date: Saturday, January 22Time: 6 to 10:30 p.m.Location: ETS Chauncey Conference Center, Rosedale Road, PrincetonLast Chance: Please RSVP right away!Ticket prices (for you and your guest) Non-dues payer $130.00 Dues payer $110.00 Class of 1997 $80.00 Classes of '05 - '10 $50.00 Current Grad Student $50.00 Dinner Patron $150.00 Dinner Benefactor

Community Service: PA3 volunteers sort donations at the Rescue Mission

2011-01-08T13:59:00.009-05:00

The Community Service Committee proudly reports that all five volunteers who came out to sort clothing for the Rescue Mission of Trenton's monthly volunteer day on Saturday, January 8, were from PA3. Pictured above (l-r): Joe Voigtsberger '82, Marian Zelazny p11, Olek Zelazny p11, and Halina Bustin s70. Committee chair Arlen Hastings '80 was behind the camera.In the top photo, Joe and Olek

Community Service: PA3 Visits Rescue Mission of Trenton

2010-12-12T19:56:00.007-05:00

Nine PA3 members visited the Rescue Mission of Trenton on December 11 for a morning of learning and service. Top picture was taken in the women’s emergency shelter. PA3 volunteers (l-r in bottom picture) were Grace Penn ’99, Ed Andrews ’71, John Penrod *94, George McLaughlin ’58, Tom Pyle ’76, Arlen Hastings ’80, Sara Hastings ’09, Tom Hastings ’79, and Sunu Joseph p13.According to its literature

Dance Concert (NYC) with the American Dystonia Society

2010-12-06T12:27:00.003-05:00

Join ADS for an evening with Alvin Ailey I DanceAmerica's Premier Dance CompanyThursday 30 December 2010, 8:00PMNY City Center (West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues)Our tickets are in Orchestra rows C-FPlease click on this link or email Noel Valero '82 S85 (noel@dystonia.us) to purchase tickets.

Accepting Self-Nominations for PA3 Executive Committee

2010-12-05T21:30:00.003-05:00

At PA3’s Annual Dinner/Annual Meeting on January 22, 2011, we will be conducting elections for the four PA3 Officers (watch your mailbox for our official invitation to the dinner). We also have some vacancies for Directors and Committee Chairs, which can be filled by appointment of the PA3 Executive Committee. Typically, the Executive Committee (comprising the Officers, Directors and Committee

Dec 16 - Third Thursday Happy Hour, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

2010-11-10T09:53:00.002-05:00

Date: Thursday, December 16Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Place: Metro North Restaurant, 378 Alexander Road, PrincetonJoin fellow Princeton-area alumni for refreshments and drinks at the new Metro North Restaurant (in the former home of the Rusty Scupper and JL Ivy). Look for the orange and black balloons and the folks in black and orange! The bar is straight ahead as you enter the restaurant. Contact

Community Service at Rescue Mission of Trenton, Saturday, December 11

2010-11-06T22:00:00.000-04:00

Please join the Community Service Committee at the Rescue Mission of Trenton for a half-day program of information, volunteering, and lunch with clients. We’ll begin at 9:30 with a half-hour presentation about what the Rescue Mission is and does and about ways to volunteer, followed by a tour of the facility. We’ll then be put to work in the Thrift Store for a couple of hours. At 12:15, we’ll

Positions Up for Election (1/2011) or Currently Vacant

2010-11-05T21:00:00.000-04:00

Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer): Each officer shall hold office for the term of two (2) years and until a successor is elected and qualified. All officers may succeed themselves, except that the President and Vice President may hold their respective offices for no more than two (2) consecutive terms although shall otherwise be eligible for re-election. All elected

Princeton AlumniCorps Seeks Volunteers in Marketing, Communications, Project Management

2010-11-05T16:19:00.003-04:00

Princeton AlumniCorps (formerly Princeton Project 55) is an independent, alumni-led, nonprofit organization that engages alumni in significant public interest initiatives. Its new Community Volunteers program seeks to connect Princeton alumni from the classes in the '60s, '70s, and '80s to civic engagement opportunities in the nonprofit sector. Locally, Community Volunteers is organizing pro bono

Dec 8th - Carnegie Hall Concert featuring Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Piano

2010-11-02T22:13:00.002-04:00

An Evening at Carnegie Hall(57th St and Seventh Ave, NYC)Dec 8th, 8:00 PMPierre-Laurent Aimand, PianoSorry, tickets are no longer available for this event through PA3. You may be able to purchase tickets directly from the Carnegie Hall box office. If you would like to be included with the pre-show plans and/or carpooling, please email us to include you on our list.If you have purchased tickets

CANCELLED: Nov 13th - Bus Trip to the Yale Football Game

2010-10-21T13:53:00.003-04:00

Sorry, there wasn't enough interest to make this group trip worth-while. Maybe next year for the Penn game!If you are venturing to New Haven on Nov 13th, you are invited to the Princeton Alumni Association of Eastern Connecticut's tailgate ($10 alumni/$5 students), featuring mimosas, bloody marys, sandwiches, and appetizers. Please RSVP for the tailgate directly to them. Go Tigers!

Celebrating Alumni Community Service

2010-10-19T07:09:00.003-04:00

Check out the Alumni Council's new Community Service Report and Resource guide here for news and inspiration. You'll find a picture of PA3 Community Service in action on page 2.

PA5 (Princeton Area Alumni Association Automotive Aficionados) join the Class of 1982 Model T Comittee

2010-10-18T22:28:00.004-04:00

Several PA5 members joined the Great Class of 1982 on Saturday, October 16, to give the Class of '15/'50/'82 1915 Ford Model T its quarterly constitutional, with great thanks to the PA5 members from the Class of 1982!More pictures of this outing are available on this Facebook page:

Rare Book Set for Auction: The National Magazine (1852-1858)

2010-10-17T22:41:00.001-04:00

Rare Book Set from the collection of George Bustin ‘70 The National Magazine: Devoted to Literature, Art, and Religion Vols. 1-5 and 7-13, covering the period from July 1852 (Vol 1) until December 1858 (Vol. 13) with only Vol. 6 missing. Although this is called a "magazine" these are in fact bound books with rather fancy engravings and illustrations, typical of good quality publishing during

Oct 16th - *Private Guided Tour of the "Money on Paper: Bank Notes and Related Graphic Arts" Special Exhibit at Firestone Library

2010-09-23T10:52:00.007-04:00

A PA3-exclusive event! The tour will be conducted by PA3's own Sev Onyshkevych '83 and major contributor to the exhibit.Date: Saturday October 16th.Time: 3-4:30 pm (please arrive promptly), light refreshments will follow the tourLocation: The Milberg Gallery (2nd Floor, Firestone Library, turn right at main entrance into the Rare Books Collection) RSVP: Email Sev Onyshkevych '83 to reserve a spot

Community Service at Roebling Park

2010-09-19T17:35:00.004-04:00

A group of energetic alums came out on a beautiful, sunny Sunday to clear trails in Roebling Park, Trenton. Volunteers included Praduemn Goyal '92 and his wife and two teenagers (seated at table, foreground); Marian Zelazny p11 (seated, in stripes); Kristin Epstein '97, Arlen Hastings '80, Sara Hastings '09, Jonathan Peele '91, Philo Elmer '69 (standing, left to right); and Dan Hayes-Patterson '

PA3 Welcomes Director Jackie Leighton to the PU Davis International Center

2010-09-10T12:39:00.004-04:00

The International Center has a new director, Jackie Leighton, from Montclair State. Jackie took over the reins of the International Center in August, replacing Paula Chow h10*who retired from the University June 30. Leighton comes to Princeton with 15 year experience as a manager of international programs and services including the management of student visas. Leighton, who reports to Vice

Intro to Marketing Seminar by Rod McNealy '72

2010-09-10T00:50:00.014-04:00

The Office of Career Services at Princeton and the Princeton Area Alumni Association are proud to present the following program for alumni and students:"Introduction to Marketing" by Rod Rod McNealy '72(principal, McNealy Advanced Communications)Date: Saturday, October 2ndTime: 9am-4pmLocation:Robertson Bowl 001 (the Woodrow Wilson Building)Princeton University CampusNotes: Lunch and course

Sept 12 - PA3 Post Pre-Rade Gathering at Triumph

2010-08-11T00:57:00.003-04:00

After cheering on the Class of 2014, please join the PA3 for a social gathering at Triumph Brewing Company (138 Nassau Street) following the Princeton Pre-rade. Pre-rade starts at 4:00 on Sunday, September 12, so we'll be heading across the street around 5:00. "What is the Princeton Pre-Rade?" you ask.. It's a new "tradition" for incoming freshmen at the beginning of Freshman Week. The

‘Third Thursdays’ Happy Hour – August 19th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Witherspoon Grill

2010-08-10T23:07:00.007-04:00

Join fellow Princeton Area Alumni for refreshments at the Witherspoon Grill in downtown Princeton. Contact Lydia Zaininger at lydia@princetonaaa.org for more information. See you there!

Community Service Opportunity, Sept. 19: Trail Maintenance, Bridge Construction

2010-08-10T18:04:00.004-04:00

Roebling Park, TrentonSunday, September 19, 10:00-4:00Activities will include construction of a bridge over a small tidal creek; trail maintenance, specifically removal of a large tree that lies across a trail; removal of an invasive species (Japanese knotweed); and trash pickup in the area near the Charles Conrad Abbott home site. The Hamilton–Trenton–Bordentown Marsh, of which Roebling Park is

Welcome Freshmen!

2010-08-09T19:29:00.004-04:00

The class of 2014 will include men and women from the following local high schools:East Brunswick HS, Ewing HS, Florence Township Memorial HS, Hamilton HS East, Highland PArk HS, Hopewell Valley Central HS, The Hun School of Princeton, John P Stevens HS, Lawrence HS, Lawrenceville HS, Montgomery HS, The Peddie School, Phillips Academy, Piscataway HS, Princeton Day School, Princeton HS,

Ice Cream Social

2010-08-09T19:09:00.009-04:00

Alumni, families, and incoming freshmen-Please join PA3 for an ICE CREAM SOCIAL featuring T-Sweets ice cream sundaes and games on the front steps of Colonial Club. The event is designed for incoming freshmen from our local region to meet each other and local alumni families in a relaxed fun atmosphere. Please RSVP to princetonareaalumni@gmail.com. Free to everyone!Ice Cream SocialColonial Club

PA3 Volunters at Special Olympics

2010-07-10T18:29:00.005-04:00

A belated thanks to the terrific group of PA3 volunteers who came out on June 13 to help runners and jumpers in the Special Olympics of New Jersey Summer Games. (When I tried to upload this on the evening of the 13th my computer crashed and died. A coincidence, but it still took me this long to gather the courage to try again on my new laptop.) Volunteers included David Budd '79 with wife

Celebrating Princeton Graduate Alumni: An Inaugural Wine Tasting Event On June 29

2010-06-10T00:25:00.050-04:00

PA3 is happy to announce a wine tasting at Eno Terra featuring California wines, light hors d'oeuvres, a brief wine seminar, mingling with fellow alumni and current graduate students, and information about some of PA3's new initiatives.Tuesday, June 296:00 - 8:00 PMEno Terra Restaurant4424 Kings' Highway (off of Route 27)Kingston, NJGraduate alumni and graduate students will enjoy our special $5

June 11th - PA3 Post Show Talk with Play Wright

2010-06-03T19:03:00.003-04:00

MISS CONNECTIONS by Marvin Harold Cheiten *71A “comedy of manners” about a Princeton teenager, her cellphone, her parents and a couple of other crazies. Come join Princeton area alumni at the Off Broad Street Theater in Hopewell for the return of this acclaimed play, written by Marvin Cheiten *71. Friday, June 11th7pm Dessert Buffet, 8pm Curtainshow followed by a PA3 private gathering with

2010-05-25T22:58:00.003-04:00

Stanley Jordan '81 at Salt Creek to benefit CASA of Mercer CountyStanley Jordan, class of ’81, returns to Princeton for one day on June 13th for a solo performance at the Salt Creek Grille at Forrestal Village, benefitting CASA of Mercer County. It will be a unique afternoon of jazz and interesting food and drink, spotlighting the electrifying, Grammy-nominated guitarist renowned for his “touch”

2010-05-21T09:10:00.001-04:00

Extreme Jobs: Preparing for a career in Science, Before , During, and After Princeton What are the common and unique needs of women scientists from Princeton? Do you have the tools to stay engaged in your career? . Growing your scientific career and moving to the next level? What are the assumptions, rubrics and measurements at different stages and across industries? Networking and

‘Third Thursdays’ Happy Hour – May 20th, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Tap Room

2010-05-17T18:36:00.003-04:00

Join fellow Princeton Area alumni for refreshments at the Nassau Inn's historic Tap Room in downtown Princeton.This group meets every third Thursday of every month. Mark it on your calendars!Contact Lydia Zaininger at lydia@princetonaaa.org for more information.Look for the folks wearing orange and black, and make sure that the serving staff knows you're with the PA3 to take advantage of special

Princeton Prize in Race Relations Awards Ceremony, May 6th

2010-05-03T22:18:00.006-04:00

The Southern New Jersey Committee of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations invites you to thePrinceton Prize in Race Relations Awards Ceremony honoring Princeton Prize WinnersCorrine Gontowitz and Nashwa YosryThe ceremony will feature Guest Speaker Janet Dickerson, Vice President for Campus Life. To view the detailed invitation, click here.Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010Time: 5:30-7:00

PA3 Volunteers Help Young Triathletes

2010-04-18T14:11:00.002-04:00

A handful of PA3 volunteers turned out to guide and cheer on 3- to 12-year old participants in the YMCA Healthy Kids Triathlon on April 18. Sara Hastings '09, pictured above, helped some of the youngest swimmers navigate the length of the pool.

PA3 Caps Make Way for Hard Hats at Isles

2010-04-17T19:35:00.013-04:00

PA3 members, spouses and offspring donned hard hats at the sixth PA3 Community Service Isles outing, where they demolished the interior of a future warehouse for Terracycle. The building, which Isles purchased in late 2009, is adjacent to the 19th century textile mill Isles is converting to a mixed-use, "green" village, where PA3 volunteers have worked in the past.Special thanks to Joe

New Admit Reception - Saturday, April 17th

2010-04-16T23:59:00.005-04:00

We invite you to join us at a reception for the recently admitted students on Saturday afternoon, April 17. We will meet in Maclean House, on the campus, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. At that time you will be able to meet with current Princeton students as well as alumni and members of the admissions office. L ight refreshments will be provided, along with some terrific entertainment.

Special Olympics Summer Games, Sunday, June 13

2010-04-09T20:20:00.002-04:00

Please join PA3 for a rewarding afternoon (12:00-4:00) in the company of fellow alums supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. PA3 volunteers will be helping out with Field Events at the Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) Summer Games at the College of New Jersey in Ewing.Jobs will be assigned randomly unless you indicate a preference between working in the field, e.g. as a marker/

APGA Engineering Mixer - April 14th (with free dinner!)

2010-04-08T14:22:00.004-04:00

Each year the APGA, in partnership with various university organizations for student life, sponsors a number of mixers that provide an opportunity for current graduate students to meet with alumni from their disciplines. It also provides a chance for alumni to interact with each other. While the focus of this mixer is on Engineering, alumni from other disciplines are welcome to attend.The mixers

Princeton Project 55 20th Anniversary Gala, May 27

2010-04-02T15:29:00.003-04:00

Princeton Project 55 is an alumni-driven organization that promotes alumni engagement in the public interest. Project 55 is celebrating its 20th anniversary by honoring the people, programs and impact of this multigenerational organization at a special gala at the Westin Princeton on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 6 p.m. The keynote speaker will be The Honorable Cory A. Booker, Mayor of Newark, NJ.

PA3 Happy Hour at the Yankee Doodle Tap Room!

2010-03-31T12:04:00.003-04:00

Princeton Area Alumni AssociationPA3 Happy Hour at the Yankee Doodle Tap RoomThursday, April 1st 2010________________________________________Come have fun with fellow PA3ers as we meet for drinks at the Tap Room on April Fool's Day! Share best anecdotes of pranks you played--or were played on you. It would be foolish to miss this!Date: Thursday, April 1stTime: 6:30 - 8:30 PMLocation: Yankee

Isles, Saturday, April 17: Information for Volunteers

2010-03-27T12:00:00.004-04:00

Saturday, April 17, 10:00-4:00Isles has obtained another building on its Johnston Avenue site and is converting it to a new home for TerraCycle. PA3 volunteers will once again have a chance to tear down an interior and do some renovation. Weather permitting, we’ll also be doing prep work on the outside walls; the TerraCycle folks plan to decorate the building’s exterior with graffiti (“urban art”

Princeton Project 55 Seeks NJ Volunteers

2010-03-22T09:15:00.002-04:00

NJ Tigers! Princeton Project 55 is looking for a few good alumni activists to revitalize its Garden State program. Now in its 20th year, PP55 seeks NJ volunteers to help find and frame 5 to 7 New Jersey-based fellowships, mentor selected fellows, and participate in statewide NJ fellows colloquia. Either individually or through local Princeton clubs, here's a wonderful chance to be part of a great

Community Service: Kids' Triathlon 4/18

2010-03-10T18:08:00.002-05:00

Sunday, April 18, 8:30-11:00: PA3 is going back to the Princeton YMCA - site of a playground building project in October - to help out at the "Healthy Kids Triathlon." Volunteers are needed to direct kids on the course; serve as timekeepers for swimming, biking and running; help with the transition between events; and take pictures. Early risers might want to help with parking, registration and

Community Service: Isles Construction 4/17

2010-03-10T17:53:00.002-05:00

Saturday, April 17, 10:00-4:00: Isles has obtained another building on its Johnston Avenue site and is converting it to a new home for TerraCycle. PA3 volunteers will once again have a chance to tear down an interior and do some renovation. Weather permitting, we'll also be doing prep work on the outside walls; TerraCycle plans to decorate the building's exterior with graffiti ("urban art"), as

Community Service: Save the Dates

2010-02-21T17:37:00.002-05:00

Save the dates for two upcoming Community Service projects:Saturday, April 17: Join PA3 volunteers as we help turn a quarter-acre site adjacent to Isles Youth Build Institute in Trenton into a garden (rain date April 18).June 11-13: PA3 will be out in force to help with the Special Olympics Summer Games at The College of New Jersey in Ewing. A variety of jobs will be available. Details coming in

Tiger Talk: Charter Schools in Suburbia - Feb 5th

2010-02-04T15:30:00.000-05:00

**Note as of Sat at 8:30 AM: The event will occur as planned**TIGER TALK PANEL DISCUSSION: Waiting for Superman in Central NJ? Why is there a trend of new charter schools in areas that have outstanding public schools? Featuring these outstanding panelists: Julia Sass Rubin, PhD S*05 - One of the founding members of Save our Schools NJ, a nonpartisan, grassroots organization of parents and

Feb 18th Wine Tasting, Mediterra

2010-02-02T16:51:00.006-05:00

Tiger Tasting February Event:Wine Tasting at Mediterra, February 18, 2010Just a few days after the beloved and dreaded Valentine's Day, we invite you to unwind at the relaxing atmosphere of Mediterra with another fun and informal wine tasting. Join us for our comeback to the birthplace of our cherished Tiger Tasting events! Cost is $30 for a dues paying member and guest (limit one guest at this

PA3 Annual Dinner and Meeting

2009-12-24T10:49:00.005-05:00

The Princeton Area Alumni Association Cordially invites you and your guests to attend the2010 Annual Dinner: Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 With Featured Speaker, Anne -Marie Slaughter '80 Director of Policy Planning, U.S. Department of State. After proudly serving as Dean of the Woodrow Wilson School, Ms. Slaughter left to join the Obama administration to contribute her experience to the

PA3 & Isles, Together Again

2009-12-12T20:51:00.008-05:00

A group of PA3 volunteers - a strong core of regulars and a couple of newcomers - went to Isles on a chilly morning, this time to remove weeds and debris outside the Johnston Avenue building. After a tour of the transformed interior, the crew set to work clearing beds and removing trash. A big thank you to everyone for taking time during the busy holiday season to help out!

Holiday A Cappella Jam & Toy Drive

2009-12-09T11:56:00.003-05:00

Friday, December 11 at 6:30pmPalmer Square Green With performances by the Nassoons, Tigertones, Tigressions, Shere Khan, Roaring 20, Wildcats, Kindred Spirit, Tigerlilies, Katzenjammers, Footnotes and the PU Band! Free hot cocoa and cider will be served to keep you warm. Bring a new toy to brighten up a child’s life! Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy that will be donated to

Holiday Outreach Initiatives at Princeton U

2009-11-30T17:22:00.003-05:00

The PA3 Community Service Committee encourages alums to get in the holiday spirit by participating in Princeton's "A Cappella Jam and Toy Drive," "Holiday Hoops and Food Drive," and other university initiatives on campus and around town. Check the links for dates and details.

Community Service: Seeking Swimming Santa & Reindeer, Arts-&-Crafts Helpers

2009-11-25T11:11:00.003-05:00

PA3 is partnering with the Princeton YMCA to provide volunteers for its annual “Swim with Santa” events:Friday, December 4, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the West Windsor Seminary pool. This event is free and open to the public.Saturday, December 5, from 4:00-6:00 pm at the YMCA pool in Princeton. This event is for Y members.There will be swimming and non-swimming volunteer opportunities on both evenings

Isles Volunteer Opportunity - December 12

2009-11-23T22:04:00.002-05:00

Curious about progress made at Isles' Johnston Avenue building since we were there last spring? Here's an opportunity for past volunteers to see how much has changed, and for new volunteers to see what past PA3 work teams have been so excited about. We will have a final volunteer opportunity at the site on Saturday, December 12, from 9:00-1:00. Work will include both outdoor brush removal and

PA3 Honored with Spirit of Community Award

2009-11-20T20:59:00.008-05:00

PA3 was one of four volunteer teams honored by Isles, Inc., at its annual Spirit of Community awards dinner, held at the Trenton Marriott on November 19. Community Service chair Arlen Hastings accepted the award on behalf of the association. PA3 volunteers were recognized for their participation in four day-long construction events at Isles’ Johnston Avenue property (described in earlier posts).

APGA Student Mixer 11/18/09

2009-11-13T11:11:00.002-05:00

Graduate alumni are encouraged to attend the next APGA (Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni) mixer. Mingle and converse with current graduate students. Click here to view the invitation.

Wine Tasting - Friday, November 13th

2009-10-26T15:51:00.011-04:00

PA3, IvyPlus and Cornell Club of Central NJ present:SOLD OUT!November Tiger Tasting: Discover Your Personal Wine PalateA Perfect Pre-Triangle Show MixerAre some wines better than others, or are there only wines that you like and wines that you don’t like? Find out on Nov 13, as Mark Censits, Cornell alum and Proprietor of award-winning wine shop CoolVines, takes you on a tour of your personal

PA3 at PU's Community and Staff Day

2009-10-17T14:23:00.003-04:00

On October 3rd, PA3's Kristin, Lydia, Reilly and Bettina braved the rain and set up a booth at Princeton University's Community and Staff day. Kids of various ages stopped by to color their own sign with the PA3 logo on one side and "Go Tigers!" on the other. You may have seen them being waved during the game!

2009-10-15T14:49:00.000-04:00

October 15th: Oktoberfest Beer Tasting at the Rocky Hill Inn Join us for a Tiger Tasting at the Rocky Hill Inn on Thursday October 15, 2009 to celebrate Oktoberfest. PA3 members and their guests will meet to enjoy a selection of beers and delicious food pairings created for us by the Tavern’s Executive Chef and Proprietor. Come and mingle with fellow alumni, learn something new about the art of

Community Service: Tutors Needed

2009-10-08T21:21:00.003-04:00

Thank you to all the alumni who came to the tutoring information session at Community House on September 23 and/or the observation and scheduling session on October 8.It's not too late to get involved. We have been asked to provide middle- and high-school homework help on dates when undergraduates are away on break or busy with exams while the Princeton Regional Schools are in session.Alumni

PA3 Volunteers Help Build Another Playground

2009-10-05T20:52:00.003-04:00

A dozen alums and kids joined Princeton students and community members to build a playground at the Princeton YM/YWCA on September 26, 2009.

2009-09-09T16:58:00.001-04:00

An Evening of Tastings and Tapas Spanish Wine Tasting at Mediterra RestaurantThursday, Sept 17, 20096-8 PMRSVP by September 11thMediterra Restaurant29 Hulfish StPrinceton609-252-9680Please join us for a fun and informative tour of Spain's regional varieties paired with small plates of old and new world tapas, a traditional snack served throughout Spain to whet the appetite and encourage

PA3 Welcomes Local Area Admits

2009-08-28T14:25:00.004-04:00

Thanks to the hard work of Cheryl, Reilly, Kristin, Arlen, Lydia, Bettina, and the rest of the alums who came to help lead the scavenger hunt or serve ice cream, the local Class of 2013 incoming freshmen had a great chance to get to know each other before the start of classes. The official Class of 2013 welcome is at Pre-rade on September 13th around 4:00 pm.

Princeton Playwright, Princeton Director, Princeton Star...

2009-08-04T16:00:00.008-04:00

Playwright Marvin Cheiten earned his Ph.D. in French Literature at Princeton University in 1971. Mr. Cheiten is no stranger to the area or its inhabitants; his prolific ability to weave a story from contemporary life is coupled with his deep understanding of the stately, affluent, and multi-cultural society of Princeton. In this most recent endeavor, Cheiten has teamed up with fellow Princeton

After - Little Tigers enjoy the playground

2009-06-24T23:21:00.004-04:00

Four days after the PA3 volunteers helped build the tot lot in Hopewell, I showed my kids the PA3 handywork. Note that the wall shown in the top picture in the next blog (I am the orange-clad builder on the right) is now mostly buried by 12 inches of mulch. My kids loved playing there. I am so impressed by this playground that I am scheduling a PA3 Little Tigers Playdate on July 19th, 10:00 - 11:

PA3 Volunteers Help Build a Playground

2009-06-20T20:21:00.003-04:00

Eleven PA3 volunteers (most pictured here) turned up on a soggy Saturday morning to help build a playground in Hopewell -- future site for a PA3 playdate? (See the PA3 Facebook page for more photos.)

Whole Foods Shopping Day to benefit Isles

2009-06-16T08:24:00.006-04:00

To Shoppers of Whole Foods of Princeton, NJ ..."We are excited to announce that Isles has been chosen to be a 5% Day recipient of the Whole Foods Market in Princeton (3495 US Route 1 South, Princeton, NJ 08540). Once per quarter, Whole Foods Markets throughout the country contribute 5% of one day's sales to a non-profit group. Isles' 5% Day at Whole Foods will take place on Tuesday, June 23."So

Chris Beha '02 Book Reading and Reception (by Mary Alice Teti '00)

2009-06-05T14:32:00.004-04:00

I am proud to celebrate my brother, Christopher R. Beha, and the publication of his first book, The Whole Five Feet. Please join me in welcoming Chris to Princeton for a reading and reception. Chris majored in English and did a creative thesis at Princeton. While he was a senior and the VP of Tiger Inn, he was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. He is witty and charming, and his readings are

Community Service June 20th – Build a Playground, Get a Hat!

2009-06-01T23:57:00.003-04:00

Help build a playground – and be among the first recipients of our brand-new, high-quality, tasteful-orange, PA3-logo-embellished, volunteer-appreciation baseball caps!On Saturday, June 20, from 8:00am-12:00noon, PA3 members and their families and friends are invited to be part of the effort, coordinated by Rachel Riedl *08, to build a playground in Hopewell Township. Jobs are available at a

Networking Reception - June 24th, 6:00-7:30 PM

2009-05-21T12:44:00.002-04:00

This summer, PA3 and the Office of Career Services at Princeton University are collaborating to host a networking reception for Princeton students and alumni who are living and working in the Princeton area this summer. Princeton students are extremely interested in obtaining information and advice about their future career options, while also developing skills and strategies for effectively

Financial Matters

2009-05-08T17:16:00.012-04:00

Please pay your dues! Please help support the PA3, by paying your 2010/2011 annual dues today (dues paid today are effective through June 30, 2011) "Dues-paying members" will receive discounts at select PA3 events. Top Tigers will also be recognized in our newsletter and other publications.--------------------------------------------Note: Please click on "Add instructions to seller" on the PayPal

PA3 fashions!

2009-05-08T16:14:00.004-04:00

Like our logo?Buy your PA3-branded T-shirts, polo shirts, mousepads, magnets, bumper stickers, hoodies, tote bags, buttons (suitable for Reunions!) and other acouterments.http://www.zazzle.com/princetonaaa*(please make sure you include the *, so we earn up to 30% of the purchase price)

Spring Networking Alumni-Student Mixer

2009-04-30T01:43:00.005-04:00

I am looking forward to chairing our second alumni-student mixer and hope that you will join me, the PA3, Paula Chow and the Davis International Center at a reception on Friday, May 8, from 7 to 10PM at 81 Prospect Ave (formerly known as Stevenson Hall).The reception is after dinner, but light food and drinks will be served. Over 80 alumni, students, faculty and staff attended our first event

SEAS - APGA mixer

2009-04-29T19:52:00.002-04:00

On April 14th, 2009, about 30 graduate alumni joined graduate students and SEAS faculty for the annual Princeton Engineering Graduate Student - Alumni Reception. The purpose of this reception was to let the SEAS graduate school alumni share their work experience with current graduate students to guide them in a choice of a career. Alumni also had a chance to identify possible Ph.D. and Masters

Progress at Isles!

2009-04-18T18:41:00.004-04:00

At the fourth PA3 volunteer day at Isles on April 18, a crew of about 25 area alums, family members and friends broke into groups to finish deconstructing a room, scrape and paint walls, disassemble pallets, and sort debris for recycling. Isles founder and president Marty Johnson '81 also gave everyone a tour of the amazing facility. Enthusiasm continues unabated, and more PA3 volunteer

Mentoring Project Planned

2009-04-15T21:01:00.004-04:00

PA3's Community Service Committee coordinated a gathering on April 15 to plan a college mentoring project in conjunction with ReachOut 56-81. Participants were Anna May Feige '75, Ken Snedeker '56, Grace Penn '99, Sarah Williams Graham '03, Jon Wonnell '81, Tom Hastings '79, Arlen Hastings '80, Lori Piranian '06, and Lon Johnson '08. If you'd like to get involved, please email Arlen at hastings@

Isles Volunteer Day - April 18 - Update

2009-04-13T15:23:00.002-04:00

Oops, forgot to post this earlier. Here are the details for this Saturday's volunteer day:Saturday, April 18, 20099:00 AM - 4:00 PMPlease join us for the fourth in a series of volunteer days being co-organized by the Community Service Committee of the Princeton Area Alumni Association (PA3) and Isles, Inc., a Trenton-based development organization (www.isles.org) started in 1981 by Marty Johnson

SIMEONE CAR MUSEUM TRIP - MAY 23rd

2009-03-28T14:26:00.002-04:00

What: The PA5 is planning a trip to the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum. The Simeone Foundation is reportedly the 2nd largest private collection of cars in the US, second only to Jay Leno's. It is one of the few places where you can not only see rare and beautiful sports racing cars, you can hear them run as well! And, not only is each car in the collection rare, but also has an

WELCOME AUTOMOTIVE AFICIONADOS!

2009-03-28T14:21:00.004-04:00

Vrrrooommm! The PA3 has formed the PA5 (Princeton Area Alumni Association Automotive Aficionados) group aimed at the car enthusiasts of PA3. It's founding members include Tom Swift '76, John Epstein '96, and Sev Onyshkevych '83. If you have ideas for events or would like to assist with planning, please email princetonareaalumni@gmail.com.

Little Tigers Playdate - April 19th

2009-03-27T17:56:00.000-04:00

What: Little Tigers PlaydateWhen: Sunday, April 19th 10:30 AM- noon(no raindate)Where: Marquand Park on Lovers Lane in PrincetonFor: PA3 Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, etc., and their little onesRSVP: No RSVP necessary, just show up.Details: We'll be based at the playground and large sand box near the parking lot off of Lovers Lane. Please bring your own drinks and snacks.

COLLEGE MENTORING: Volunteers Needed

2009-03-20T08:22:00.001-04:00

***Monday, March 23, 1:30-3:00 p.m.***COLLEGE MENTORING in partnership with ReachOut 56-81 (www.reachout56-81.com/).Isles Youthbuild Insitute, 354 South Broad Street, Trenton [note: this is NOT the Isles Johnston Ave site]From Lon Johnson '08, Executive Coordinator, ReachOut 56-81: "Session will be about local 2 and 4 year universities and colleges that might be options for the Youthbuild

IvyPlus Young Alumni Happy Hour, March 26

2009-03-16T13:03:00.006-04:00

Come have fun, share a drink, and meet with other young alumni at this month's IvyPlus happy hour in central NJ. All alumni ages 21 to 39 are invited to attend. Guests are welcome! THURSDAY, March 26th, 6:30 PM--???Place: Yankee Doodle Tap Room - Nassau Inn 10 Palmer Square, Princeton Please RSVP to Larry Ward at: lward@alum.mit.edu with name, school, year of graduation, and number of

Back to Isles

2009-03-01T20:40:00.002-05:00

The next volunteer construction day at Isles has been scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 9:00-4:00. Details will be posted here in a few weeks.

New Officer Elections

2009-03-01T10:08:00.003-05:00

At the Membership Meeting on February 28th, 2009, the following leadership team was elected:Officers (term starting April 1):President - Kristin Epstein '97Vice-President - Sev Onyshkevych '83Treasurer - Fouad Masrieh *69Secretary - Bettina Miguez '06Committee LeadersTechnology - Sev Onyshkevych '83 (interim)Alumni Schools Committee - Mickey Faigen '73Networking and Careers Committee - Yakov

Candela's Exhibition Tour: A Sucess!

2009-02-26T17:22:00.007-05:00

The two dozen of us who came on February 7th to the Princeton University Art Museum for Felix's Candela Exhibition Tour were in for a treat.Professor David Billington '50 gave us a brief background of how this exhibition (and the Swiss Legacy exhibition that preceded it) grew out of his lifelong teaching and research of elegant civil engineering structures. Then Professor Maria Garlock, who was

Feb 19 Officers' Meeting in Frist

2009-02-20T10:43:00.004-05:00

The dynamic and downright attractive brain trust of PA3 gathered in Frist to set a course for this resurging organization. Pictured here are Gia, Yakov, Bettina, Kristin, Sev, Grace, and Arlen. After developing a cost efficient method of manufacturing thin film photovoltaic roofing material, they worked to solve more vexing problems like increasing PA3 membership, selecting a logo, and scheduling

February 18 - Roderick McNealy’72 Speaks at Career Services

2009-02-09T13:38:00.002-05:00

Area alumni are invited to the IMAGINE Speaker Series featuring Roderick McNealy’72, Director, Johnson & Johnson Marketing and Advertising College and Faculty Member, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Come and hear the career story of Rod McNealy. He will talk about his career journey and his experiences in leading the advertising and market communications that have made J&J a

February 13 - Women's Basketball WBCA Pink Zone event

2009-02-09T13:25:00.003-05:00

The Princeton University women’s basketball team will be taking part in the WBCA Pink Zone on Friday, Feb. 13 when it hosts Yale at 7 p.m. In addition to the Tigers wearing pink uniforms for the game, the coaching staff and cheer squad will all be wearing pink. Pink Zone t-shirts will be available for purchase for $15 with all proceeds going to local and national breast cancer organizations. All

Help Build a Playground!

2009-01-28T15:20:00.002-05:00

Rachel Riedl *08 is coordinating a volunteer effort to build a playground in Hopewell Township over five days this June. She writes:“Please volunteer to use your energy creatively and get involved in the Hopewell Borough Playground Project! The architectural design of this new community playground uses drawings, essays, and suggestions from students all over the county who were asked their ideas

2009-01-21T17:03:00.001-05:00

Alumni Connections Event - Feb. 10

2009-01-21T17:01:00.001-05:00

Date: Tuesday, February 10Location: 36 University Place (former U-Store building)Time: 6 - 8PMThis networking event creates an opportunity for undergraduate students to speak with alumni from both the smaller and larger academic departments who represent a variety of career fields. You are invited to share your thoughts with current students on the skills you developed through your major and your

FELIZ CANDELA EXHIBITION GROUP TOUR WITH PROF. BILLINGTON

2009-01-21T16:59:00.001-05:00

Place: Princeton Art MuseumDate: Saturday, Feb. 7Time: 11 AMProfessor David P. Billington has kindly offered to give PA3 members a special group tour of "Felix Candela: Engineer, Builder, Structural Artist" exhibition currently showing at the Princeton University Art Museum. To RSVP, please e-mail Kristin at princetonareaalumni@gmail.com.

PA3 at Isles: Another "Smashing" Success!

2009-01-15T14:32:00.003-05:00

PA3 and Isles joined forces for another great volunteer event on January 10. Thirty hardy souls braved cold and dust to tear down walls, remove and haul concrete, pull nails, and commune with fellow alums, all for a great cause. (Check the September 20, 2008 blog post to see what this is all about.) Everyone had a lot of fun and vowed to come back again. Really! The next PA3/Isles volunteer event

Isles Volunteer Day - Saturday, January 10

2008-12-29T01:07:00.000-05:00

The next Isles destruction/construction volunteer opportunity will take place on Saturday, January 10, from 9:30-4:00. Princeton alumni, students, faculty and staff - as well as spouses/partners and children (ages 10 and up) are welcome to participate. For details, please email Arlen Hastings '80 at hastings@ias.edu.The building where we'll be working is featured on the Princeton University

ISLES CEE 477 Sustainable Design Student Presentations - January 12

2008-12-29T00:57:00.001-05:00

Recently, the Princeton University homepage highlighted an exciting partnership between the university and Isles: the CEE 477 Sustainable Design engineering course. For the course, students are analyzing the potential for a deeply green retrofit of Isles' One Johnston Avenue textile mill. You are cordially invited to the final student presentations on their findings. Taught by Dr. Robert

Graduate Student Mixer - February 10th

2008-12-29T00:35:00.003-05:00

Each year the APGA, in partnership with various university organizations for student life, sponsors a number of mixers that provide an opportunity for current graduate students to meet with graduate alumni from their disciplines. The first mixer this year will be held on Tuesday February 10 at Guyot Hall on campus, focusing on the Natural Sciences areas. Alumni are invited to attend to give