Princeton University Podcasts show

Princeton University Podcasts

Summary: Recordings of public lectures and events held at Princeton University.

Podcasts:

 Opening Exercises: A University Convocation - Class of 2015 | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1:13:45

The University marked the beginning of the academic year with Opening Exercises at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, in the University Chapel. The annual interfaith service included an address by President Shirley M. Tilghman, and the recognition of academic achievements of undergraduate students. Freshmen entered the chapel with classmates in their residential college. The chapel was filled with the 1,300 members of the class of 2015, as well as faculty and administrators who processed in academic regalia.

 9/11 Gathering of Remembrance | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:27

Princeton University commemorated the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, on Cannon Green. Speakers included Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman, former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley '65 and Professor Anthony Appiah. The Chapel Choir and Glee Club also performed.

 9/11 Gathering of Remembrance | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 48:27

Princeton University commemorated the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, on Cannon Green. Speakers included Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman, former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley '65 and Professor Anthony Appiah. The Chapel Choir and Glee Club also performed.

 Freshman Assembly: Neuroscience and Everyday Life | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1:09:23

On Sunday, September 12, Samuel Wang, Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Molecular Biology, addressed the Class of 2014 for the annual freshman assembly on the subject of "Neuroscience and Everyday Life." Professor Wang offered the following introduction to his lecture: "Our brains are essential to every aspect of our everyday lives, even though we are often not aware of it. The last few decades have been an incredible time of discovery and new understanding of brain function from a medical, a biological, and a philosophical point of view. I'll show you how neuroscience has touched your life and will continue to do so in the coming four years and for the rest of your lives."

 Reunions Seminar 2009: Family Wealth, Values, and Legacies – May 30, 2009 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:24:45

Thomas C. Rogerson, Managing Director, Family Wealth, BNY Wealth Management, presented an inspiring and informative session to Princeton alumni on how families with significant means can ensure that personal wealth is transferred where and how they choose. Held on May 30, 2009 at the Frist Campus Center.

 Matthew Botvinick: Computer Modeling of the Mind and Brain - May 6, 2009 PDF | File Type: application/pdf | Duration: Unknown

Lunch 'n Learn presentation: Brain ==> Computation ==> Behavior. Matthew Botvinick's lab works at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology and computer science, seeking to clarify the computational and neural foundations of human behavior. In pursuit of this mission, they employ a diverse set of research tools, including functional neuroimaging (fMRI), behavioral techniques (reaction time, error, and decision analyses), and computational modeling (neural networks, reinforcement learning models, and belief nets), typically applying multiple techniques to a single problem. They are leveraging these tools to investigate a range of specific research questions, spanning the topics of cognitive control, working memory, decision making, sequential action, and language processing. Current projects include the monitoring and control of cognitive processing, the control of sequential behavior, and the representation of sequential order in working memory. For more information see: http://blogs.princeton.edu/itsacademic/2009/05/computer_modeling_of_the_mind_and_brain.html

 Daniel Santamaria: Manuscripts and Archives - Library Finding Aids - April 22, 2009 PDF | File Type: application/pdf | Duration: Unknown

Lunch 'n Learn presentation: An introduction to Encoded Archival Description (EAD) (an international XML metadata standard developed by the archival community that provides a standard structure for finding aids) and Princeton's EAD website. For more information see http://blogs.princeton.edu/itsacademic/2009/04/archives_and_manuscripts_library_finding_aids.html.

 Marcia Angell, Harvard Medical School: "Reforming Our Health System: Why Neither Candidate Has the Answer" – September 17, 2008 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:04:09

Marcia Angell, M.D. is the author of The Truth About the Drug Companies: How They Deceive Us and What to Do About It. Former editor of the New England Journal of Medicine and trained in internal medicine and pathology, she has been a frequent critic of the U.S. healthcare system and the pharmaceutical industry. Her lecture will examine the American health system, which she believes is rapidly self-destructing. Costs per capita are more than double what they are in other advanced nations and rising at an unsustainable rate. Yet our health outcomes are worse than in most of these nations, and we provide fewer of many basic services. Moreover, a growing number of Americans have inadequate health insurance or none at all. Both major presidential candidates promise to reform our health system incrementally. But they face the following dilemma: If they try to control costs, coverage will inevitably shrink. On the other hand, if they try to expand coverage, costs will rise. The candidates have embraced opposite horns of this dilemma. Senator McCain has opted for holding down costs by passing more of the burden to individuals, even though it means more people will be without health care. Senator Obama has opted for increasing coverage, even though it means adding to the staggering costs. Neither is a long-term solution. The only way to have universal health care at a sustainable cost is to overhaul the system entirely. Dr. Angell will explain why that is so, and what needs to be done.

 Princeton University's 261st Commencement ceremony – June 3, 2008 | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1:16:53

The University's 261st Commencement ceremony was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, on the lawn in front of Nassau Hall. Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman presided and addressed the graduates.

 Princeton University's 261st Commencement ceremony – June 3, 2008 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:16:53

The University's 261st Commencement ceremony was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, on the lawn in front of Nassau Hall. Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman presided and addressed the graduates.

 Princeton University's Hooding ceremony – June 2, 2008 | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1:01:34

The Hooding ceremony for advanced degree candidates was held at 5 p.m. Monday, June 2, in McCarter Theatre. Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman and Graduate School Dean William Russel presided.

 Princeton University's Hooding ceremony – June 2, 2008 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:01:34

The Hooding ceremony for advanced degree candidates was held at 5 p.m. Monday, June 2, in McCarter Theatre. Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman and Graduate School Dean William Russel presided.

 Princeton University's Class Day ceremony – June 2, 2008 | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1:06:02

The Class Day ceremony for seniors took place at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 2, on Cannon Green. The program included the awarding of various prizes to classmates, student speeches, honorary class member inductions, a review of the class history, and remarks by President Shirley M. Tilghman. *Note* Stephen Colbert's keynote address is not featured in this podcast.

 Princeton University's Class Day ceremony – June 2, 2008 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:06:02

The Class Day ceremony for seniors took place at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 2, on Cannon Green. The program included the awarding of various prizes to classmates, student speeches, honorary class member inductions, a review of the class history, and remarks by President Shirley M. Tilghman. *Note* Stephen Colbert's keynote address is not featured in this podcast.

 Princeton University's Baccalaureate ceremony – June 1, 2008 | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1:27:11

The Baccalaureate service took place at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, in the University Chapel. The speaker was Paul Farmer, the medical anthropologist and physician who founded the international charity organization Partners in Health.

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