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Project 55 is Hiring a Part-Time Program Manager
Princeton Project 55 is seeking a dynamic individual to co-manage its outreach program and help with the organization's upcoming 20th anniversary. Applications due August 15th!
Former Project 55 Fellow Alyson Zureick '06 Shows That College Grads Care About More Than Just Money
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Princeton Project 55 Elects New Board Members and Bids Farewell to Eight Long Time Members
Princeton Project 55's Board of Directors recently elected seven new alumni to the Board and bid farewell to eight retiring Board members.

Shared Effort
Princeton Project 55's Newsletter

Latest Issue | Spring 2008

Former Fellow Founds Organization to Fight Poverty
Sherry Riva '92 graduated with a degree in religion, and two masters' degrees later and a load of experience has landed her in the driver's seat of a new organization, Compass Working Capital, which strives to end poverty by helping low-income, working families build wealth. Learn more about how this entrepreneur came to where she is now.
Spotlight on a Fellow: Julia Freeland
Julia Freeland '07 will be staying on for an additional year at NewSchools, where she was a Fellow during the past academic year. Read her reflections on a year gone by and her anticipation of the upcoming year.
Project 55 Raises $13,725 Toward Starr Challenge
Please join PP55 in the race toward the $55,000 Abbey K. Starr Charitable Trust grant challenge! Over $13,000 has been raised already.
PP55 Reunions' Weekend Schedule of Events
Upcoming events with PP55 during Reunions' Weekend: May 30 - June 1.
Helping Community is Good Business - John Rogers '80
PP55 current and former fellows, friends, and members of the Chicago Steering Committee attended the first in what is hoped to be an annual roundtable discussion event. This year's event was hosted by John Rogers '80 at Ariel Capital Management, emphasizing the importance of community involvement by both individuals and corporations.
Public Interest Program Fellows Update
PP55 is gearing up for a new year of exciting fellowships, welcoming 59 recent Princeton University graduates in the upcoming weeks for orientation seminars and a welcoming reception. Fellows will be placed in cities across the country, including Boston, Chicago, New York, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Washington, DC.

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