Students are thriving in Principia’s five-year engineering program, offered in conjunction with the University of North Dakota. Get a peek at their hands-on projects, engagement with faculty, and benefits reaped from studying in a liberal arts environment.
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Principia College presented Monitor Night Live to a packed Wanamaker Hall last week. On stage with Editor Mark Sappenfield were European Bureau Chief Sara Miller Llana, based in Paris, and Amanda Paulson, the science and environmental writer, based in Boulder, Colorado. Politics Editor Liz Marlantes participated via video.
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Parents everywhere appreciate seeing evidence of their children’s learning through the artwork, essays, or completed projects they bring home. But a single finished product doesn’t fully capture the journey of inquiry, discussion, and critical thinking that leads a student to newfound understanding.
Thanks to Lower School’s emphasis on student-led ...
Whether they’re ordering tapas at a local street market, socializing with their host families, or tracking lost luggage, students in Upper School’s Spanish 4 and 5 classes are finding plenty of opportunities to practice language and intercultural communication skills this week.
“Principia’s approach to experiential learning emphasizes hands-on opportunities ...
For many years, the Upper School has hosted an International Student Week, celebrating the many countries and cultures represented among the student body. This year, the international students, along with International Student Advisor Erin Rainwater (US’95, C’99) and International Student Programming Director Michelle Bland (C’98), put together a more in-depth ...
One night last month in Holt Gallery, students celebrated Fest Noz, a festival unique to the Brittany region of France, and La Chandeleur, a holiday observed throughout the country, with music, dance, food, and great exuberance!
“ Chandeleur comes from the word chandelle ,” explains Canadian transfer student Alexia ...
Growing populations in urban areas pose significant environmental challenges, but the problem also lends itself to powerful, large-scale solutions. This year’s Public Affairs Conference (PAC), “Sustainability: Define, Design, Evolve,” will focus on sustainability implemented at the city level. It takes place Thursday through Saturday, April 5–7, and is open to ...
Once again, the St. Louis Artists' Guild has selected works by Principia Upper School students to feature in their Young Artists' Showcase. Now in its 44th year, this annual juried, all-media exhibition of artwork receives submissions from high schools in a 150-mile radius of St. Louis. This year, 125 pieces ...
The weather may not be spring-like yet, but the performing arts are already in full bloom this semester, with School students earning recognition in music, singing, and theatre competitions.
Instrumental and Vocal Accolades
On the very first (and very cold!) Saturday of February, all corners of the ...