At Principia, there are a number of events every year at which speakers from off-campus may share their stories with students and faculty. Only one of these events, however, is entirely run by students. Having first been held in 1939, Principia’s Public Affairs Conference (PAC) has gained remarkable recognition within the college community as well [...]
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PAC 2012 – Peacebuilding: A New Approach to Conflict Resolution
Friday, March 2nd, 2012Policy 5
Friday, March 2nd, 2012Faculty and staff from both Principia campuses joined forces earlier this semester at a joint staff meeting to discuss Policy 5. In this policy, it is made clear that Christian Science is not to be taught in the classroom, in accordance with the by-law in the Manual of the Mother Church. This policy does, however, [...]
House Profiles
Friday, February 18th, 2011“Let’s Hear it for the Boys” This winter quarter has produced some unforgettable memories at Principia College. It has also been one in which the men’s houses have found different ways to really shine. This campus is home to athletes, actors, biologists, historians, brothers and future fathers. Amidst all this diversity, the men of Principia have somehow [...]
Principia College Online Learning
Friday, October 29th, 2010In working to develop a strategic plan for success, the faculty of Principia College is looking to catch up to the technology-rich world of higher education by enhancing its programs through the increased use of online learning.
Ben Frederick on FYE
Friday, October 29th, 2010Being a freshman can be tough. No one takes you seriously. You were at the top of the heap at your old school, but now you’re back to the bottom. It seems like everyone hates you, and they do. Including me. To top it all off, here at Principia, you’ve been segregated from the community at large in your fancy-pants freshman dorms, and in your FYE you are only around other freshman. I don’t remember much of my freshman year. Actually, that’s a lie. I remember everything, but if I keep telling myself I don’t remember anything, eventually I won’t.
Buck Roast and Clothing Drive: Another Year of Success
Friday, October 29th, 2010As we finish up our seventh week of classes, there is no doubt that every student wishes we had Wednesdays off every week. W6 was full of activities, relaxation and fun. One of these events was the Second Annual Buck Roast and Clothing Drive funded by the Office of Student Life. At four o’clock, the Buck [...]
Ben Frederick on E-locks
Thursday, October 21st, 2010There are few things in this world that truly grind my gears, and if you are reading this you are interested in me, so I’ll name them: dog-eared pages in books, wet shoes, sharing toothpaste, the pseudo-word “guesstimate” and inconvenience. The new house e-locks fit into the last category. Last year, I had a system. [...]
Learning About Leadership on Campus
Thursday, October 21st, 2010“According to the 2009 National Leadership Index, 7 out of 10 of Americans believe that the country faces a leadership crisis,” states David Wold, director of the recently founded Leadership Institute at Principia College. Wold, who has held different leadership positions throughout his life and often runs leadership workshops, said, “one of the primary concerns [...]
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