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Topics: Calendar
Content type: Article
OA CALENDAR Monday, February 2 Climbing Wall Open Hours
4:30 - 6:30 PM, Climbing Wall, Stadium Second Level Tuesday, February 3 Climbing Wall Open Hours
8:00 - 10:00 PM, Climbing Wall, Stadium Second Level Wednesday, February 4 Climbing Wall Open Hours
8:00 - 10:00 PM, Climbing Wall, Stadium Second Level
Topics: Resources
Content type: Article

This compilation of resources for the Outdoor Action community contains various ideas for ways to stay connected to the natural world when your usual outlets may not be available.  Spending time in nature has huge positive health benefits (NatureRx) and we encourage you to take advantage of these recommendations while also adhering to the current health policies for your local region.  You can begin to experience the benefits of being outdoors with

Topics: Alumni, Reports, Research
Content type: Article

With a view toward OA's upcoming 50th Anniversary, the Outdoor Action Alumni Advisory Group was convened in December 2016 to reflect on the value of Outdoor Action and discuss how the program can continue to provide leadership development opportunities for students. After almost two years of work, I am thrilled to announce that the University has  authorized the OA Strategic Planning Committee, a group made up of current students, OA alumni, faculty and administrative staff to: 

Topics: Leader Training
Content type: Article

Wintersession is a 2-week experience each January that brings together the entire campus community-- students, faculty, and staff. Throughout Wintersession, Outdoor Action will be offering a variety of different trips, activities, and trainings. Registration for all events will be on the Wintersession page of My.Princeton.edu November 1 through November 19.

 

Topics: Leaders, Leadership
Content type: Article

Students involved in Outdoor Action 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 awards and prizes received by Outdoor Action Leaders.

Content type: Article

Come join us in 2016 as Princeton Journeys and Outdoor Action offer active travelers the chance to explore on foot the scenic wonderland of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park along with Rick Curtis '79, Director of the Outdoor Action Program, on a trip operated by World Wide Trekking.

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Content type: Document

The Tiger Trails alumni newsletter is your way of keep up to date with the latest OA information. Check out the latest edition of Tiger Trails to learn all about how OA is developing the next generation of great student leaders on campus. Click on the links above to download the latest issue.

Content type: Videos

Princeton graduates serve in countless leadership positions around the world from entrepreneurs to teachers, directors to parents. Understanding the traits and behaviors that make leaders effective is critical for any organization, and applies to students on campus and alumni in the world at large. Join us for a panel that brings together experts on leadership from academics, business, government, the non-profit sector and current Outdoor Action student leaders to explore what makes leaders effective and how to enhance your own foundations of effective leadership.

Content type: Videos

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Outdoor Action and Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) hosted Dr. Jud Brewer '96 MD PhD for a webinar exploring the physiology of anxiety and how we can 'unlearn' millions of years of evolution to be more mindful and less stressed.

Topics: Climbing
Content type: Article
Thursday Night Rocks! Free Late Night Climbing supported by the Alcohol Initiative 10:30pm- Midnight

No previous experience is required and OA provides the gear, music, snacks and fun! Limited to students with PU ID. 

Location: OA's Climbing Wall in the southeast corner of Football Stadium (second level). Thursday night climbing is funded by the Trustee Alcohol Initiative Fund promoting non-alcoholic social activities on campus.