Princeton University to open COVID-19 testing laboratory for campus community
Princeton Strong news - Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Office of Communications reports The testing lab is an integral part of the University’s overall health and safety measures. Princeton University is opening a new COVID-19 testing laboratory to support its comprehensive testing program for students, faculty, staff and researchers approved to be on campus. The in-house clinical laboratory will facilitate increased testing capabilities with faster results. The lab’s opening is an important step as the University considers how to safely increase density on campus and support the return of residential education. Princeton is one of only a few universities in the country without…
Coronavirus Pandemic – The Pandemic’s Impact Prevents a Genuinely Meaningful On-Campus Experience for Undergraduates as Princeton University Becomes Fully Remote
Princeton Strong news - Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Office of the President reports President Christopher L. Eisgruber: With deep regret and sadness, I write to update you about our plans for the fall, and, in particular, to explain why Princeton has decided that its undergraduate program must be fully remote in the coming ; In brief, the pandemic’s impact in New Jersey has led us to conclude that we cannot provide a genuinely meaningful on-campus experience for our undergraduate students this fall in a manner that is respectful of public health concerns and consistent with state regulations and guidance. When…
Coronavirus Pandemic – CDC Advises Lowest Risk Academic Behavior is Virtual-only Learning
US STRONG news – Atlanta, GA: The Center for Disease Control reports The more an individual interacts with others, and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. The risk of COVID-19 spread increases in IHE non-residential and residential (, on-campus housing) settings as follows: Lowest Risk: Faculty and students engage in virtual-only learning options, activities, and events. Lowest Risk: Residence halls are closed, where feasible. Behaviors that Reduce Spread IHEs may consider implementing several strategies to encourage behaviors that reduce the spread of COVID-19. Staying Home or Self-Isolating when Appropriate If a decision is made to have any…
Princeton University Donates PPE to Mercer County
Princeton Strong news - Princeton, NJ: Mercer County Executive Office reports At Mercer County's Emergency Management Headquarters in Lawrence, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes, second from left, met with representatives from Princeton University on June 23 to accept the third donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the University. In this round, more than 3,000 pieces of PPE, including in-demand surgical gowns, and KN95 and N95 respirator masks, were delivered by the Environmental Health and Safety Office. With Mr. Hughes are, from left, Ryan Carney, Senior Safety Specialist; James P. McQuaid, Assistant Director for Occupational Safety; and Kristin Tucker,…
Princeton Issues Lethal Wild Deer Removal Activities Notice
Princeton Strong news - Princeton, NJ: Town of Princeton NJ reports. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a Community Based Deer Management Permit issued by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, Princeton’s agent, White Buffalo, Inc., will conduct lethal deer removal and deer management activities in Princeton on private properties and on one or more of the following public properties starting on or about February 3, 2020 and ending on or before March 15, 2020: • Gulick Farm • Mercer County Herrontown Woods Arboretum • Pretty Brook/Great Road • Rosedale – Green Acres • Historic Overlook and Stony…