On the road again...hummmhummm

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My first stop was at Princeton University, who had invited me for their Graduate Student conference in the history of biology. Princeton, NJ is a parochial town, where the university is the centre of everything…except the expensive shops that line the plaza. It’s an odd town because of all the well heeled students with Prada bags and ties that belie the university’s snobbery. The poor work in the back, and the full example of the USA’s class divisions are seen in the kitchens which are entirely staffed by blacks and Hispanics.

Having said that, the conference itself was great! The organizers Nathan and Daniel were very nice, but more importantly well organized. The papers were all well done, all well presented, and the food was free. There was some really cool people there, and I walked away with a few business cards. Of course beers were had the last night, and a happy little T went to bed with a very full belly. Even better was my paper’s reception of a thumbs up from the two Chinese medicine historians that were there. I really enjoyed the neo-gothic moodiness of the campus. No bright sunshiny colours here. As you can tell by the pictures, I get a kick out of the spires.

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Photos

Priceton, NJ
The Nassau Inn

Princeton, NJ
University Dorms

Neo Gothic University
St. Michaels

Walking around Campus
why it is an ivy league college

Dinner after the conference
Very excellent Italian food to be had in Princeton

mmm...sweets
The Bent Spoon, in Palmer Square