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Word of the Week: magniloquent (mag-nil-o-KWENT)

Stephanie Whetstone2020-03-31T15:55:10-04:00

Word of the Week: magniloquent (mag-nil-o-KWENT) Definition (adjective) speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner In Context "It [the television series Billions] features two outsize, magniloquent protagonists who are constant foils to one another: light and dark, good and evil, both cut from the same ambitious cloth and therefore destined to lock in an endless pas de deux of power." Rachel Syme, The New Republic, 1 May 2018

Word of the Week: magniloquent (mag-nil-o-KWENT)Stephanie Whetstone2020-03-31T15:55:10-04:00

Princeton Employee Public Speaking Group Meetings Resume September 5, 2019

Stephanie Whetstone2019-07-18T09:45:16-04:00

Come hone your public speaking skills! There is no substitute for practice, especially in the company of supportive colleagues. All meetings are held in the Tilghman Classroom (Room E08) in Dillon Court East. We look forward to seeing you on: Thursday, September 5, 12:00-1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 12:00-1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 12:00-1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Princeton Employee Public Speaking Group Meetings Resume September 5, 2019Stephanie Whetstone2019-07-18T09:45:16-04:00

Word of the Week: fantod (FAN-tahd)

Stephanie Whetstone2020-03-31T16:00:30-04:00

Word of the Week: fantod (FAN-tahd) Definition (noun) plural fantods a) a state of irritability and tension b) fidgets 2. an emotional outburst : fit In Context "Orin's special conscious horror, besides heights and the early morning, is roaches. There'd been parts of metro Boston near the Bay he'd refused to go to, as a child. Roaches give him the howling fantods." David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest, 1996

Word of the Week: fantod (FAN-tahd)Stephanie Whetstone2020-03-31T16:00:30-04:00

Staff Writing Contest Winners Open Windows into Their Worlds

Stephanie Whetstone2019-07-03T08:50:43-04:00

Four Princeton staff members have been honored for their essays in the fifth annual Princeton Writes essay contest. From left, 2018-2019 honorees Anna Braverman, University Health Services; Jeff Labrecque, University Advancement; and Kira O’Brien and Gwen McNamara, Pace Center for Civic Engagement. The 2018-2019 contest inspired a record 70 submissions from 44 academic and administrative units. University staff members were invited to introduce a personal community, place or pastime and reflect on its meaning in their lives. An essay by Kira O’Brien, program coordinator at the John H. Pace, Jr. ’39 Center for Civic Engagement, took the Princeton Writes [...]

Staff Writing Contest Winners Open Windows into Their WorldsStephanie Whetstone2019-07-03T08:50:43-04:00

Events for Writers-Summer 2019

Stephanie Whetstone2019-06-11T14:16:47-04:00

Events for Writers- June Writers Room Tuesday, June 11, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Event (See all) Quiet Room – First Floor, 65 Witherspoon Street Princeton, NJ 08542 United States Writers receive constructive feedback at these sessions, during which participants read their work and members offer suggestions. Works read are usually less than 15 minutes long, so there is time to discuss a number of pieces during each session. While nonfiction has been a focus in the past, fiction writers are welcome. Participants range from published authors to those looking to improve their skills. The group is led by Loretta [...]

Events for Writers-Summer 2019Stephanie Whetstone2019-06-11T14:16:47-04:00

New Undergraduate Fellow Named

Stephanie Whetstone2019-11-19T16:49:56-05:00

New Undergraduate Fellow Named We are delighted to announce that Alexandra (Allie) Spensley ’20 has been named Princeton Writes’ 2019-2020 undergraduate fellow and Student Board chair. She will succeed Maha Al Fahim ’19, who has filled this role with great devotion and distinction during the past year. Allie is a rising senior, pursuing a major in history and certificates in American studies, history and the practice of diplomacy, and creative writing. The high caliber of her in-class writing has been recognized by the 2017 Shapiro Prize for Academic Excellence, the 2017 and 2018 Lewis Center for the Arts Outstanding Work Award, [...]

New Undergraduate Fellow NamedStephanie Whetstone2019-11-19T16:49:56-05:00

May and June Events for Writers

Stephanie Whetstone2019-11-19T16:40:49-05:00

To add an event to our calendar, please email pwrites@princeton.edu. Hilary Plum & Deborah Amos in Conversation Strawberry Fields: a Novel Thursday 5/16 at 6pm, Labyrinth Books Princeton LLL Presents: The Kitchen Twins: Emily & Lyla Allen The Teen Kitchen Sunday 5/19 at 3pm, Labyrinth Books Princeton LLL Presents Nina Khrushcheva In Putin’s Footsteps: Searching for the Soul of an Empire across Russia’s 11 Time Zones Tuesday 5/21 at 6pm, Labyrinth Books Princeton Book Lovers Luncheon featuring Judith Viorst at Springdale Golf Club, Friday, May 17, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm The Friends of Princeton Public Library [...]

May and June Events for WritersStephanie Whetstone2019-11-19T16:40:49-05:00

Would You Like to Be Our Student Board Chair?

Stephanie Whetstone2019-11-27T08:25:53-05:00

The Princeton Writes Student Board organizes events throughout the year centered on the themes of writing and bringing the community closer together. Past events have included the annual Celebration of Student Writing, which awards and showcases the works of various publication groups on campus; Gratitude story slams; round-table discussions and dinners with accomplished authors, journalists, and filmmakers; Halloween scary story telling around a campfire; spreading messages of love during Valentines, and more. If you are excited by such events and have your own ideas for bringing the community closer together through words, apply to be the student board Chair! No prior experience [...]

Would You Like to Be Our Student Board Chair?Stephanie Whetstone2019-11-27T08:25:53-05:00

Events for Writers- April

Stephanie Whetstone2019-04-08T15:35:36-04:00

Dial-a-Poem To celebrate National Poetry Month, Youth Services staff will read a different poem every day to callers over the phone. Call often to build phone literacy skills and develop an appreciation for poetry. Call (609) 924-9529, ext. 1240, and ask to hear the poem of the day. Evening of Poetry with Michael Dickman and Nomi Stone April 9, 2019, 6:00 p.m., Labyrinth Books An evening of poetry to celebrate two important new collections: Michael Dickman’s Days & Days and Nomi Stone’s Kill Class. PEFF: “Elephant Path” Wednesday, April 10, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm This film is an indelible tale [...]

Events for Writers- AprilStephanie Whetstone2019-04-08T15:35:36-04:00

Join Us for Connect: “Harnessing the Power of Words”

Stephanie Whetstone2019-03-19T12:00:02-04:00

Mark your calendars! On May 2 and 3, 2019, Princeton Writes will hold a symposium on the written and spoken word, “Connect: Harnessing the Power of Words,” designed to strengthen staff communication skills and the human connections that sustain our campus. Registration opens on March 25 at noon via the University's Learning Center. If your desired sessions are full, please join their waiting lists, as cancellations frequently occur. Led by some of our University community’s most accomplished writers and speakers, the symposium will begin on May 2 with an opening conversation between the distinguished essayist and novelist Pico Iyer and interim Vice [...]

Join Us for Connect: “Harnessing the Power of Words”Stephanie Whetstone2019-03-19T12:00:02-04:00

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