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Princeton Class of 1979 Home Page

Welcome to the NEW Website
for the Class of 1979

Our mission is to deepen the connections between our classmates, and with other Classes, the University, and the community. We encourage you to reach out to any of our Officers, for any issue, via the Contact links above.
--Your Class Officers
Reunions 2027 (our 48th) begins in 189 days :
May 20-23, 2027

Countdown to Our 50th Reunion:
917 days

This new feature displays a variety of Classwide Activities (Events, Class Emails) and Classmate Notices (News, Publications, Passings, etc.).
Click any item to see more details. Some items may require a login to see.
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Alumni Association 200th Anniversary
The Princeton University Alumni Association is 200 years old this year! Join 100,000+ of your fellow alumni for 200 days of honoring the best Alumni Association in the world — attend events, share your stories, add your service hours, and more! Go to [Link Link] for more.
  • Upcoming Events
  • For the full Calendar, go to the Events page.
     Priority Items     Save The Date Notes     Orange boxed items are imminent 
  • Fri, April 2, 2027 - Fri, April 09, 2027 -- Multi-Day Event
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    Princeton '79 Navajo Nation and National Parks Tour
    Canyons, Culture & Connection: A Southwest Navajo Nation Adventure This isn’t just a trip, it’s the kind of journey that lingers with you. (See below for Who's Coming.) Over seven beautifully curated days, you’ll travel from the vibrant desert energy of Phoenix into the sacred landscapes of Navajo Nation, where every canyon, curve, and hori …
        
Classmates In Print*

* 'Print' includes Film, TV, Social Media, etc.
See also the Classmate Publications page.
(Showing the most recent 10 publications)
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 The high cost of Trump’s backward fuel policy -- Published: October 20, 2026
Richard Revesz - Articles - Author
Five decades ago, when the United States faced unusually high fuel prices and energy-security concerns from the slowdown of Middle East exports, President Ford successfully urged Congress to pass the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. This bipartisan legislation gave the national highway authority the ability to promulgate fuel efficiency standards, w…  

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 The Cynicism of Trump’s Climate Policy The EPA’s latest emissions guidance is nihilistic—and also wrong. -- Published: October 20, 2026
Richard Revesz - Articles - Author
President Trump has previously called climate change a “hoax” and a “scam.” But last month, when the Environmental Protection Agency proposed rescinding the conclusion that greenhouse-gas emissions from the power sector “may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare,” it did not question the reality of climate change. I…  

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 Lake Placid -- Published: July 16, 1999
David Kelley - Video/Film - Author
Reviewers say 'Lake Placid' is a charming, self-aware creature feature that succeeds through its stellar performances, particularly Betty White's comedic turn and Brendan Gleeson's scene-stealing sheriff. The sharp, witty dialogue and tongue-in-cheek humor make it highly entertaining popcorn fun. However, the film suffers from significa…  

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 Blues Harmonica Excellence - new lesson, performance vids, and more -- Published: September 7, 2026
Adam Gussow - Newsletters - Author
New Teaching Video
It's been far too long, but I've got one for you. The subject is the descending blues scale: a straightforward run from 6 blow down to 2 draw, you might think. But I throw some variations on the pattern, and pattern #4 will challenge all but the best players.
This lesson comes with a free tab sheet, linked in the video d
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 FIRE Spotlight on Speech Codes 2026: Good News, but Not for Princeton -- Published: August 20, 2026
Leslie Spencer - Articles - Author
Most schools have revised their speech codes to meet First Amendment standards. Princeton has not.

FIRE recently published its 2026 Spotlight on Speech Codes, which rates free-speech codes at 486 colleges and universities. Nationally, it found significant progress: a record number of colleges earned FIRE's highest rating for protecting free expr
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 Ellen Pompeo to Play Disgraced ER Nurse in ‘Not a Sound’ Drama in the Works at Hulu -- Published: August 27, 2026
David Kelley - Television Show - Producer
Ellen Pompeo is looking to scrub up again — but this time, not as Dr. Meredith Grey.

The “Grey’s Anatomy” star is attached to lead a drama series in development at Hulu from “Big Little Lies” and “Boston Legal” creator David E. Kelley.

Titled “Not a Sound,” the project is based on Heather Gudenkauf’s novel of the same name.
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 David E. Kelley Partners With Norcross Productions for ‘Live Migrations’ Following Wild Salmon Run -- Published: August 19, 2026
David Kelley - Television Show - Producer
Prolific TV creator David E. Kelley is breaking ground on a new area of interest: wildlife.

Kelley has partnered with Norcross Productions to launch “Live Migrations,” a new series found on YouTube that spotlights the beauty within animal migrations, starting with sockeye salmon.

“The Great Sockeye Migration,” which streams on YouTube and
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 Harry's Law -- Published: January 17, 2011
David Kelley - Television Show - Author, Creator
Harry's Law is an American legal comedy drama series created by David E. Kelley, and starring Kathy Bates, which ran for two seasons on NBC from January 17, 2011, to May 27, 2012. Harry's Law revolves around Harriet Korn, a recently fired patent lawyer, and her group of associates as they come together to form a unique law firm in a rundown sho…  

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 This coming Wednesday, June 3... -- Published: May 30, 2026
Adam Gussow - Newsletters - Author
I'll be leading off a spectacular month for Toulouse Harmonica, a French organization. When David Combarieu first approached me about a workshop, I was intrigued. When he sent me the following outline for my Zoom webinar, I was all in:

Given your profound impact on harmonica education and your mastery of the blues tradition, it would be an abs
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 The Tragedy of Macbeth -- Published: December 25, 2021
Ethan Coen - Video/Film - Author
The Tragedy of Macbeth is a 2021 American tragedy film[3] written, directed and produced by Joel Coen, based on the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. It is the first film directed by one of the Coen brothers without the other's involvement. The film stars Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand (who also produced the film), Bertie Carvel, Alex Hass…  

Classmate News & Updates

See the Classmate News pages for older items.   

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Nobel laureates Frances Arnold ’79 and Mary Brunkow *91 to receive top alumni awards -- November 12, 2026
Princeton University will present its top awards for alumni to Frances Arnold ’79, 2018 Nobel laureate and engineering professor at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and Mary Brunkow *91, 2025 Nobel laureate and distinguished investigator at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) in Seattle.

Arnold is a pioneer in the field o
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Jim Rutka installed as the Inaugural Ellen Siow Chair and Visiting Professor of Neurosurgery at the National University of Singapore (NUS) -- November 12, 2026
https://medicinI was installed this year as the Inaugural Ellen Siow Chair and Visiting Professor of Neurosurgery at the National University of Singapore (NUS), a position I will hold for a 3-year term.

Still working at the University of Toronto as a Neurosurgeon at Sick Kids Hospital, and running my brain tumour research laboratory.e.nus.edu.sg
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Joel & Ethan Coen To Be Honored With France’s Lumière Award -- at the 18th Edition of the Lumière Festival -- June 19, 2026
Joel and Ethan Coen will be honored at the 18th edition of the Lumière Festival, which runs from Oct. 10-18 in Lyon, France.

The filmmaking brothers will receive the Lumière Award at the festival, which is focused on classic cinema and iconic filmmakers, and is headed by Cannes chief Thierry Fremaux. [Variety]

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Finest Academic In Law for 2026 Awarded to Richard L. Revesz, The AnBryce Professor of Law and Dean Emeritus at the New York University School of Law -- June 6, 2026
“The Hon. Robert A Katzmann Award for Academic Excellence” will be presented to Richard L. Revesz, the AnBryce Professor of Law and dean emeritus at the New York University School of Law. Professor Revesz was chosen for his exemplary service during his eleven years as Dean and his career in law. The Burton Awards Program is a national 501(c)(3)…  

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James Sturm receives the engineering Faculty Distinguished Service Award -- June 2, 2026
James Sturm, an expert in nanotechnology and materials science, is the recipient of the engineering Faculty Distinguished Service Award.

Sturm, the Stephen R. Forrest Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was the founding director of the Princeton Materials Institute, which he led from 2003-2015. His research group focuses on applic
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Katherine Boyce ’11 adds to the joyous Reunions hoopla with a painting that celebrates tradition and change -- May 10, 2026

The Princeton campus has felt like home to Katherine Boyce ’11 for as long as she can remember. Her parents, both members of the Great Class of ’79, returned to the University not long after their graduation to serve as leaders of Princeton Christian Fellowship, a ministry for students on campus.

“I had such an idyllic childhood,” Boyc
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Uptown Lacrosse - a guest of Princeton Lacrosse -- April 22, 2026
Uptown Lacrosse in NYC, run by classmate Bruce Lincoln, will be a guest of Princeton Lacrosse at this Saturday's game against Dartmouth. So come out for the 4 PM game to support Princeton Lacrosse and Bruce's Uptown Lacrosse program.

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Platte Moring Assumes the Role of Department of Defense Inspector General -- December 22, 2025
The Honorable Platte B. Moring III was confirmed as Inspector General of the Department of Defense in December 2025. His distinguished career encompasses both decorated military service and senior leadership in the public and private sectors. Mr. Moring is the Department’s 10th Senate-confirmed Inspector General.      

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Memorial Service for Mary Lane -- November 8, 2025
If you knew and cared for our classmate Mary Lane, you are warmly invited to attend her burial service and the reception that will follow. These gatherings will be a chance to remember Mary, share stories, and support one another and her family.

Saturday, November 8th
10:00 AM – Burial Service at St. Paul's Parish Cemetery, 216 Nassau Str
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25 Years Ago Today... -- October 23, 2025
Boston Public debuted, and ran through 2004. One of David Kelley's many TV series over the years. It included cast members Jessalyn Gilsig (Lauren Davis), Chi McBride (Steven Harper), Anthony Heald (Scott Guber), Loretta Devine (Marla Hendricks), and Fyvush Finkel (Harvey Lipschultz).