Shared Effort
Princeton Project 55's Newsletter

In This Issue | Fall 2007

Fellowship Offers Firsthand Exposure to Public Health

Like many Princeton Project 55 fellows, Ruby Greywoode ’07 graduated from Princeton and immediately jumped into her Public Health Fellowship at Norwalk Community Health Center. After only four months into her fellowship, Ruby has already “learned and experienced a great deal” through her interactions with patients, doctors, and other community members.

The Alumni Network Conference Welcomes David Bornstein

On November 30, alumni and staff from alumni-driven public interest programs around the country will gather in Princeton, New Jersey for the annual Conference of The Alumni Network which will feature workshops, networking opportunities, and a keynote address by award-winning author, David Bornstein.

Volunteer Spotlight - Jessica Johnson '98

Superstar volunteer Jessica Johnson '98 started as a summer intern and now on PP55's Board of Directors, a co-chair the PIP alumni annual campaign, and just became the New York Area Coordinator for PP55's Public Interest Program.

Project 55 Publishes Book Based on the Legacy of our Founders

Shared Effort, Shared Values: Princeton Project 55 -- The Founders, a new collection of reminiscences by PP55's founders, to be published next month.

2007 Project 55 Fellows Kickoff their Fellowships

Princeton Project 55 Fellows gathered in six cities across the country to kickoff their fellowship years. Fellows, mentors, and other local Princetonians came together to wish the fellows well and plan for the year ahead.

Class of 1955 Reunites and Visits PP55 Fellows in Chicago

At a well-attended June 2007 Class of 1955 Chicago mini-reunion, 35 members of the Class of 1955 met with current Princeton Project 55 Public Interest Program fellows and toured a few of the organizations that hosted Project 55 fellows this year.

Project 55 Kicks off Annual Campaign

Princeton Project 55 kicked off the 2007-08 Annual Campaign in August with a focus on strengthening and sustaining its programs and mission. Funds raised in this campaign will allow PP55 to continue to develop civic leadership and engage alumni through programs like the Public Interest Program, The Alumni Network, and the Public Health Fellowship.

Pace introduces Public Interest Career Exposure Program

Pace introduces the Public Interest Career Exposure (PICE) program is an externship program that offers Princeton undergraduates the opportunity to start investigating a career field of interest and make professional connections by spending time with alumni in their workplaces.

Project 55 Benefits from Pension Protection Act

For the first time ever, individuals age 70½ or older may make gifts directly from an IRA account to qualified organizations without being subject to Federal income tax on the IRA withdrawal. This is a limited time offer, available through December 31, 2007. For more information, contact Kim Hendler at khendler@project55.org.

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