OA News
Date: Monday, March 2, 2015
News Category: Leaders
Outdoor Action Leaders excel both in academics and in campus activities from varsity sports, to student government, and student organizations. The leadership skills they develop through Outdoor Action serve the larger Princeton campus and beyond as these students go on to be leaders throughout their careers. Here are some of the fellowships, awards and prizes Outdoor Action Leaders have received. We are extremely proud of all of them for their accomplishments.
Leader Prizes & Awards
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Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015
News Category: Alumni, Frosh Trip, General Public, Leader Training, Leaders
Outdoor Action was highlighted in the report as one of the approaches for improving the orientation process for undergraduates and graduate students. The report comments that one of the goals should be to:
Improve student orientation for undergraduates and graduate students by incorporating lessons from Outdoor Action's model of leadership training and group programming; revamping the "Reflections on Diversity" freshman orientation session to introduce core concepts and provide training on responding to bias; and expanding the diversity component in the Graduate School's orientation and...
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News Link: Task Force Report
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2015
News Category: General Public
James Mills: The Adventure Gap: The Changing Face of the Outdoors & An American Ascent film
Wednesday, October 14
The Adventure Gap talk: 4:30 - 5:30 PM, Robertson Hall Bowl 2
An American Ascent film screening: 7:30 - 9:00 PM, McCormick 101
Join us as author James Mills will present a talk on his book, The Adventure Gap: Changing the Face of the Outdoors. The talk, which is free and open to the public, will be followed later in the evening by the screening of the documentary, An American Ascent.
The Adventure Gap
The nation's wild places-from national and state parks to national...
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Date: Monday, February 1, 2016
News Category: Climbing Wall
OA Climbing Wall Open Hours - FREE
The Outdoor Action top rope climbing room is 32 feet high and 66 feet across with 14 belay stations. It incorporates the latest in climbing wall technology with both vertical and overhanging sections as well as a roof and three artificial cracks. Climbers of all abilities are welcome. Experienced instructors will be on hand to teach skills and assist in solving particular climbing routes. OA provides harnesses and climbing shoes. Open Hours at the Climbing Wall is free to Princeton University undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and staff. The Wall is...
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Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2016
News Category: General Public
Princeton University Farmers' Market returns to Firestone Plaza. The market features Jersey Fresh produce, locally-made breads, nut butters, cheeses, organic sandwiches and salads, honey, cold pressed juices, gluten-free baked goods and cooking demonstrations. Wednesdays; April 13-May 11; 11 am-3 pm; Firestone Library/Chapel Plaza.
Members of the University and local communities will have an opportunity to purchase fresh locally grown produce and other goods from area farmers and businesses that use sustainable practices. Expected vendors will provide a range of items including organic fruits...
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