We are inviting all members to join us for The Standard’s closing dinner event. Stay tuned for more details!

Join us for our annual series of informal topical conversations with the women of The Standard! These virtual talks typically center on specific themes but often evolve into wonderful opportunities to share a range of topics and simply hold communal space for each other as Black women at Princeton. Through our Tea & Talks Series last year, we found that students were eager to have more of these “breathing spaces,” and hope our new crop of panelists can help us create similar experiences this year!

For our second session: Haircare & Healing, we hope to have a panel of 4-5 women who can lead discussions around loving Black hair. Stay tuned for more updates as the event is finalized!

Please join us for a two-part offering that includes outdoor accessible slow flow yoga practice and personal reflections. Accessible slow flow is exactly that – accessible for EVERY body and intentionally slow. We will hold postures, breathe, adjust, and be in our bodies. Dean Thames invites you to begin the day doing whatever is necessary to make space (mentally and physically) to be fully present on the mat. If you have an injury or if there is anything else you would like Dean Thames to know regarding your practice, please send her an email at tthames@princeton.edu.

Join us for our annual series of informal topical conversations with the women of The Standard! These virtual talks typically center on specific themes but often evolve into wonderful opportunities to share a range of topics and simply hold communal space for each other as Black women at Princeton. Through our Tea & Talks Series last year, we found that students were eager to have more of these “breathing spaces,” and hope our new crop of panelists can help us create similar experiences this year!

For our first session: Wellness in the Workplace we invite you to join our panelists as they share insights on sustaining personal wellness in various professional environments. Panelists include Victoria Davidjohn ‘19 (Performing Arts), Prof. Reena Goldthree (Academia), Kadence Mitchell ‘20 (Mental Health), Briana Payton ‘17 (Policy & Justice) and Sherise Smith (Health Professions)

Please join us for our final event of the fall term. We would love to use this space to reflect upon the recent past and share affirmations for the coming year. Cool giveaway items from The Standard will also be available that evening : )

The Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater is sponsoring a Broadway trip for members of The Standard to see Lynn Nottage’s Clyde’s with Uzo Aduba! After the show, we will meet with Prof. Shariffa Ali and cast member Kara Young for an exclusive talk back. Tickets, transportation and lunch will be provided. Please check your emails or GroupMe messages for more information and seats are limited so please RSVP!

Join us for our first drop-in Dinner in the Forbes College Multipurpose Room (MPR)! This is a great, informal opportunity to meet with your members of your Black Girl Pod, if you joined one, or just hang with other Black women friends to eat, reflect, and just be in community with one another. Cool giveaway items from The Standard will be available that evening : )

The Black Girl Pods (BGP) are back and we are excited to provide several different ways to engage this year! Our hope is to facilitate continued engagement with past alumnae conveners and afford greater flexibility for the entire BGP membership through our range of offerings — Zoom, in-person, and hybrid. As you all embark on the upcoming Fall Break, we encourage you to check your email for your pod details and introduce yourselves to each other virtually You can also use the break to coordinate pod schedules and consider your first official pod meet-up during the period immediately following Fall Break. Enjoy the BGP this term and not hesitate to reach out if you need additional support!

Please join us in Ellie’s Studio Room N201 in the Lewis Center for the Arts Tower for a two-part offering that includes accessible slow flow yoga practice and personal reflections. Accessible slow flow is exactly that – accessible for EVERY body and intentionally slow. We will hold postures, breathe, adjust, and be in our bodies. Dean Thames invites you to begin the day doing whatever is necessary to make space (mentally and physically) to be fully present on the mat. If you have an injury or if there is anything else you would like Dean Thames to know regarding your practice, please send her an email at tthames@princeton.edu.

We are welcoming back current members and inviting new ones to join the launch of The Standard’s website in the Carl A. Fields Center (Room 106). This dinner event will also be an opportunity to learn more about the Black Girl Pods (BGP) and set positive intentions for the new academic year!