May 21, 2012

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Campus Conversations about Sustainability

Encompassing far more than the natural environment, sustainability relates to every aspect of life. From politics to the economy, population growth to family finances, it’s worth asking, “How can we ...

Students Present Research at Political Science Conference

“I’m proud of you. I’m very proud of you,” declared Professor Ira Smolensky of the Political Science Department at Monmouth College, commenting on the presentations of four Principia College students ...

Share Your Airline Miles with Principia College Interns

Have you earned airline miles that you’d like to contribute to a good cause? Each year, approximately 80 Principia College students apply for internships far and wide. For many, completing an ...

100 Years of Educational Excellence: Focus on Abroads Dr. Edwin Leonard's abroad group sets sail to Europe

100 Years of Educational Excellence: Focus on Abroads

Principia students studied overseas in a variety of ways—including with other schools—as early as 1927, but the first full-fledged Principia abroad program took place in 1956–57, when Dr. Edwin Leonard sailed with 15 students on the SS Maasdam to Europe, spending four months in France, Switzerland, and England. “Dr. Leonard was an English professor,” Linda ...

Solar Car Film Wins Award

Solar Car Film Wins Award

A few years ago Principia hired filmmaker Nick Mollé to film the College’s solar car team. Little did we know the result—Solar Car: The Secrets of Ra 7—would win a 2011 Silver Telly Award* in the documentary category! Mollé specializes in nature, wildlife, travel, and adventure videos, so venturing “down under” to film Principia’s team in ...

Dr. Palmer’s Update: May 2012

Dr. Palmer’s Update: May 2012

Spring is a time of gratitude and celebration at Principia. As our College seniors wrap up their capstone projects and Upper School seniors embark on experiential learning projects for the month of May, it is evident that great growth has been accomplished this year. Since the College shifted to semesters, College commencement and Upper School graduation ...