AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Princeton New Jersey. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:51:32 -0600 Opportunity for the public to meet Princeton researchers Research on topics ranging from imaging the solar interior to understanding the morality of... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/symposium-showcases-research-talent-237123 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/symposium-showcases-research-talent-237123 Schools and Libraries Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Princeton senior Henry Barmeier has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship for graduate study at the University of Oxford. He is among the 32 American... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/princeton-senior-henry-barmeier-wins-rhodes-scholarship-236162 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/princeton-senior-henry-barmeier-wins-rhodes-scholarship-236162 Schools and Libraries Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 A new alumni-led enterprise will involve black graduates more deeply in the life of Princeton University as leaders, volunteers and donors. Efforts... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/connect-encourages-black-alumni-to-become-more-involved-with-princeton-university-235788 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/connect-encourages-black-alumni-to-become-more-involved-with-princeton-university-235788 Schools and Libraries Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Sports business professionals, marketing executives, college athletic leaders and students will come together for the 2009 Princeton Sports Symposium... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/sports-industry-leaders-and-students-will-convene-at-annual-sports-symposium-at-princeton-235209 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/sports-industry-leaders-and-students-will-convene-at-annual-sports-symposium-at-princeton-235209 Sports and Recreation Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Princeton Regional Chamber Of Commerce and Metropolitan Trenton African American Chamber Of Commerce Sponsor a Holiday After Business Hours Reception... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/holiday-after-business-hours-networking-reception-235446 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/holiday-after-business-hours-networking-reception-235446 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Princeton, NJ---Paul Ominsky, director of public safety at Mount Holyoke College, Smith College and Hampshire College, has been named director of... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/princeton-names-ominsky-director-of-public-safety-235090 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/princeton-names-ominsky-director-of-public-safety-235090 Schools and Libraries Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Center for African American Studies at Princeton University will launch a summer internship program to further research in race and public... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/princeton-university-s-center-for-african-american-studies-launches-civic-internship-program-234790 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/princeton-university-s-center-for-african-american-studies-launches-civic-internship-program-234790 Schools and Libraries Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 In its first report since adopting a Sustainability Plan in February 2008, Princeton University states that on-campus greenhouse gas emissions have... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/princeton-takes-significant-steps-toward-achieving-sustainability-goals-233393 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/princeton-takes-significant-steps-toward-achieving-sustainability-goals-233393 Schools and Libraries Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 A celebration and worship service in honor of the Hindu festival of Diwali will take place  in the Princeton University Chapel. The event is... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/princeton-university-celebration-for-hindu-festival-of-diwali-232645 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/princeton-university-celebration-for-hindu-festival-of-diwali-232645 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The LewisCenter for the Arts is hosting a symposium that will bring together the perspectives and insights of artists, artistic directors, arts... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/the-arts-and-the-economic-crisis-symposium-232751 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/the-arts-and-the-economic-crisis-symposium-232751 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Researchers seek to discover how interactive video games can be designed to improve physical activity, prevention behaviors and self-management of... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/nine-leading-research-teams-selected-to-study-how-digital-games-improve-players-health-231741 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/nine-leading-research-teams-selected-to-study-how-digital-games-improve-players-health-231741 Health and Fitness Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Noted legal reporters and media analysts will join in a panel discussion titled "Full Court Press: the Supreme Court, the Media, and Public... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/discussion-at-princeton-will-examine-the-supreme-court-and-the-media-231326 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/discussion-at-princeton-will-examine-the-supreme-court-and-the-media-231326 Schools and Libraries Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Awards Going to Researchers in CA, DC, MI, NY, and PA; Studies Explore How Games Can Improve or Prevent Chronic Conditions, Increase Physical... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/video-games-health-new-research-to-focus-on-gaming-benefits-for-patients-231201 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/video-games-health-new-research-to-focus-on-gaming-benefits-for-patients-231201 Health and Fitness Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Jim Lewis, President & CEO of Princeton Sales Partners, Inc. at the Princeton Regional Chamber’s Business Before Business Breakfast Meeting... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/five-deadly-sins-ceo-s-make-in-sales-229109 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/five-deadly-sins-ceo-s-make-in-sales-229109 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Princeton University physical scientists will partner with researchers at four other institutions to explore the driving forces behind the evolution... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/nci-awards-15-2-million-to-create-princeton-physical-sciences-oncology-center-225940 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/nci-awards-15-2-million-to-create-princeton-physical-sciences-oncology-center-225940 Schools and Libraries Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in New Jersey (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hightstown/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-mercer-county-227713 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hightstown/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-mercer-county-227713 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Polls provide the best source of information about public opinion.  Join the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce at the Monthly Membership... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/how-polling-affects-business-225659 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/how-polling-affects-business-225659 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Princeton Regional Chamber Sponsors An After Business Hours Reception Hosted By Popular Route One Retailer . The Princeton Regional Chamber of... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/princeton-regional-chamber-sponsors-an-after-business-hours-reception-225666 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/princeton-regional-chamber-sponsors-an-after-business-hours-reception-225666 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 As part of a move to expand PrincetonUniversity's student bicycle rental program, a group of approximately 20 cyclists – including University... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/princeton-students-and-staff-ride-20-new-ubikes-from-queens-to-princeton-223389 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/princeton-students-and-staff-ride-20-new-ubikes-from-queens-to-princeton-223389 Sports and Recreation Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Princeton University researchers have come up with a new twist on the mysterious visual phenomenon experienced by humans known as the "uncanny... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/like-humans-monkeys-fall-into-the-uncanny-valley-222922 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/like-humans-monkeys-fall-into-the-uncanny-valley-222922 Schools and Libraries Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Mercer County, NJ area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Mercer County,... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hightstown/news/mercer-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-mercer-county-221017 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hightstown/news/mercer-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-mercer-county-221017 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Mercer County New Jersey area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hightstown/news/mercer-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-mercer-county-221949 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hightstown/news/mercer-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-mercer-county-221949 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation Announce Annual Business Leadership Award Winners... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/annual-business-leadership-award-winners-220403 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/annual-business-leadership-award-winners-220403 Clubs and Organizations Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Cornel West, Princeton University's Class of 1943 Professor of African American Studies, will discuss his new memoir, "Brother West: Living and... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/cornel-west-will-discuss-his-new-memoir-at-princeton-university-220013 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/princeton/news/cornel-west-will-discuss-his-new-memoir-at-princeton-university-220013 Schools and Libraries Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500