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Participant Information for the 2012 PiTP Program (as of 7/6/12) |
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PARTICIPANTS WILL BE GIVEN A WELCOME PACKET AT REGISTRATION CONTAINING DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND THEIR STAY AT THE INSTITUTE. BELOW WE HAVE SUMMARIZED KEY POINTS OF INTEREST, HOWEVER PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CAREFULLY REVIEW THEIR PACKET CONTENTS UPON ARRIVAL FOR UP-TO-DATE AND COMPLETE DETAILS.
Arrival & Registration If you arrive at the Institute before 2:00 p.m. on July 8, your apartment key will be held with the Public Safety Officer at the Reception Desk which is located immediately on your right as you enter Fuld Hall (the main building with the clock tower). If the Officer is not at Reception (behind the glass window) when you arrive, please use the phone on the desk in the lobby and dial 5460. If you reach voicemail, please leave a message and the Officer will come to Fuld Hall to assist you, generally within 20 minutes of your call. Please give the Officer your name, tell him that you are a participant in the PiTP Program, and let him know you would like to pick up your apartment key. Please note, you are still required to come to Registration Sunday afternoon to receive your Welcome Packet and turn in your housing payment. If you plan to arrive after 7:45 p.m. on July 8, or if travel delays unexpectedly cause you to arrive after 7:45 p.m., your registration materials and apartment key will be held with the Public Safety Officer at the Reception Desk located immediately on your right as you enter Fuld Hall (the main building with the clock tower). If the Officer is not at Reception (behind the glass window) when you arrive, please use the phone on the desk in the lobby and dial 5460. If you reach voicemail, please leave a message and the Officer will come to Fuld Hall to assist you, generally within 20 minutes of your call. Please give the Officer your name, tell him that you are a participant in the PiTP Program, and let him know you would like to pick up your apartment key. You also may ask the Officer to drive you with your luggage to your on-campus apartment. Please note, your housing payment would then be required to be turned in to the Program Business Office on Monday morning (see Business Office & Staff below). If you need to notify us about travel difficulties on July 8, you may email Susan Higgins (shiggins@ias.edu) or leave a message on her office voicemail (1-609-734-8198). She will check her messages periodically during that afternoon and that evening (up until 8:00 p.m.). If you need immediate help with a travel question, however, and it is between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., you can try calling her on the lobby phone in Bloomberg Hall, 1-609-951-4600. This phone does not have voicemail, however, so you cannot leave a message if she does not answer. After 8:00 p.m., you may leave a message for Susan on her email or office voicemail and she will retrieve it the next morning. Business
Office & Staff Michelle
Sage, Administrator
Susan Higgins, Academic Assistant Check Cashing Service or Local Automated Teller Machines There also is an Automated Teller Machine at the WaWa convenience store next to the Princeton train station (about a 25-minute walk from the Institute). The WaWa is open 24-hours a day, 7-days a week (140 University Place, 1-609-921-3677) (see the Map of the Princeton Area under Maps below; the WaWa is located next to the Princeton train station, marked as point "C" on the map). In addition, there is a Chase Bank branch with an Automated Teller Machine inside the ShopRite where we will be taking participants to do grocery shopping on Monday evenings (Mercer Mall, Route 1 South & Quaker Bridge Road, 1-609-275-8555), or if you prefer, across the parking lot from that ShopRite there is a Bank of America branch office with an Automated Teller Machine, as well.
Common Rooms on Campus Computing (THIS SECTION MAY BE UPDATED FURTHER BEFORE THE PROGRAM) Participants are expected to bring their own laptop to the
program. Students coming from
outside of the You are encouraged by Lecturer
Dario Floreano to install Framesticks 3.1 on your laptop before
arriving at the Institute, and to review additional information in preparation for his lectures. The details are provided here. The
Institute campus, excluding the lecture hall (Wolfensohn Hall), offers
wireless service, and there are a limited number of data ports located
in the Bloomberg Hall Common Room for your use. Apartments also
offer wireless
service, and there is a data port in the den area of each
apartment.
POLICE-FIRE-MEDICAL: DIAL 9-911 from any campus or apartment phone.* If an individual has stopped breathing or a heart attack is suspected, AFTER calling 911: WEEKDAYS: contact a nearby Institute staff or faculty member EVENINGS
OR WEEKENDS: call extension 5460 to reach Public Safety from any phone
on campus or in an IAS apartment, or dial 1-609-947-5940 from a
personal cell phone While the 911 responders are in transit, every effort will be made to send an individual trained in AED/CPR techniques to the location of the disabled individual (staff and faculty have a list of those trained in AED/CPR). Critical Maintenance Problem: (electrical, plumbing, heating, mechanical, locked out of apartment) Weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. call the Program Office at extension 8198; evenings and weekends, dial extension 5460 from any campus or apartment phone (dial 1-609-947-5940 if calling from any off campus or personal cell phone). Institute Public Safety Officer: Dial extension 5460 from any campus or apartment phone (dial 1-609-947-5940 if calling from any off campus or personal cell phone). *
If you dial 911 in error, please do not hang up. Wait for the emergency
dispatcher to come on the line and explain that it was a misdial. If
you hang up before speaking with the dispatcher, Princeton Emergency
Services will be obligated to send a police car to your location to
investigate the call. Fax and Mail Service U.S. and overseas postage stamps may be purchased at the Reception Office in Fuld Hall. There is outgoing mail collection from this office several times a day. There is a Mail Information Center in the hallway of the lower level of Fuld Hall, (this wing of Fuld is also referred to as Building B, see #3 on the Campus Map under Maps below), where you will find a postage scale for weighing letters and small parcels. Airbills, envelopes, and information for express mail services are located in this area, as well, along with train and bus schedules. If you are expecting to receive mail during your stay, please make sure that it is addressed to you "in care of: Susan Higgins, Institute for Advanced Study, Einstein Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540." Ground Transportation to the Institute If traveling by plane, Newark International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport are both approximately one hour from Princeton by car and two hours from Princeton by public transportation (assuming no delays). Detailed information about nearby airports and transportation to/from airports can be found on the Institute website at: http://www.ias.edu/campus/as/transportation/airport If you decide to use the "State Shuttle" (formerly known as "Olympic Airporter"), please be certain to make reservations in advance, as sometimes their vans fill up. If traveling by train, you may take AMTRAK or NEW JERSEY TRANSIT into the "Princeton Junction, New Jersey" station (or if the AMTRAK schedule into "Princeton Junction" is not convenient, you also could take AMTRAK to the "Trenton, New Jersey" station and then take a NEW JERSEY TRANSIT train into the "Princeton Junction, New Jersey" station). From the "Princeton Junction, New Jersey" station, you may either take a taxi cab to the Institute (at a cost of about $20) or you may take the New Jersey Transit shuttle train (sometimes referred to as the "DINKY") from the "Princeton Junction, New Jersey" station to the "Princeton, New Jersey" station, and then you may walk to the Institute from there (about a 25-minute walk - see the Walking Directions from Princeton Station. NOTE: the streets are not well-lit, so if you will be walking in the evening, you may wish to bring a flashlight with you). If driving to the Institute, please see: Driving Directions. Participants will find free parking available near each apartment, as well as in Lot A on Campus (which is located next to both Bloomberg Hall and Wolfensohn Hall.) No parking sticker is required. Housing If you encounter any problems with your apartment, please call Andy Compton in the housing office (telephone extension 8230). If calling in the evenings or on the weekend, please leave a voicemail and you can expect your concern to be addressed on the following business day. For an electrical, plumbing, heating or mechanical emergency that occurs in the evening or over the weekend, or if you find yourself locked out of your apartment in the evening or over the weekend, please call the Public Safety Officer on duty by dialing extension 5460 from any campus or apartment phone (or dial 1-609-947-5940 if calling from an off campus or personal cell phone). If you wish to exchange your used linens or towels for a clean set, or if you need additional cleaning supplies, paper towels, toilet tissue or kleenex for your apartment, please go directly to the housing office (located in the Activities Center - see the Campus Map in the Maps section below). The housing office will be open weekdays from 8:00-9:00 a.m. or from 4:00-5:00 p.m. for these services. Participants will be held responsible for any damages to an apartment that may occur during their stay at the Institute. For information on collecting an apartment key, please see the section above entitled Arrival and Registration. Laundry There is a self-service laundry facility in the Activities Center of the Institute Housing Complex (see the Campus Map in the Maps section below). To use the machines, you must first purchase a laundry card from the Reception Office in Fuld Hall (open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). The cards cost $10.00, which includes a $3.00 deposit (which you will receive back when you return the card) and $7.00 for laundry services. Cards must be returned to the Reception Office before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 20th, at which time you will receive your $3.00 deposit back, plus a refund of any money remaining on the card from the original $7.00 laundry credit. If you forget either to bring laundry detergent with you or to buy it on the Monday trip to the grocery store, there is a vending machine located in the Activities Center where you can purchase small boxes of detergent. Dress Code Dress is informal during the Program, however there will be one dinner hosted by the Institute's Director, Dr. Robbert Dijkgraaf, for which you may wish to bring something less casual (but definitely no suits, ties or formal wear are needed.) You should pack a pair of sneakers or walking shoes for trips into town or walks in the Institute woods. We also suggest you bring an umbrella, in case of inclement weather, and a sweater or light jacket to wear in case you find the temperature in the lecture hall cooler than you prefer. We have arranged for access to a pool one evening, as well, so we encourage you to bring a swimsuit with you. Institute Access/Identification Cards Library Resources NEW Some of the Reference Books
suggested by lecturers in their pre-reading recommendations are
available in the Bloomberg Hall Physics Library (2nd floor). These
reference books should NOT be removed from this room, so they remain
easily available to all. A few books will be kept in the Program
Business Office, BH 186, as well. Maps and Walking Directions from Princeton Train Station Map of the Institute Campus These maps will be included in the Welcome Packet. Meals, Groceries and Vending Machines with beverages and snacks Vending machines with beverages and snacks are located in the lower level of Fuld Hall and in the Activities Center in the Housing Complex. In case of a life-threatening medical emergency: Dial 9-911 from any campus or apartment phone.* If an individual has stopped breathing or a heart attack is suspected, AFTER calling 911: WEEKDAYS: contact a nearby Institute staff or faculty member EVENINGS OR WEEKENDS: call extension 5460 to reach Public Safety from any phone on campus or in an IAS apartment, or dial 1-609-947-5940 from a personal cell phone While the 911 responders are in transit, every effort will be made to send an individual trained in AED/CPR techniques to the location of the disabled individual (staff and faculty have a list of those trained in AED/CPR). *
If you dial 911 in error, please do not hang up. Wait for the emergency
dispatcher to come on the line and explain that it was a misdial. If
you hang up before speaking with the dispatcher, Princeton Emergency
Services will be obligated to send a police car to your location to
investigate the call. PLEASE ALSO NOTE: The University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro Occupational Health
office does not deal with any insurance companies, so you are advised
to bring a credit card with you, as you will be responsible for payment
at the time of services. They will issue a receipt which you can
submit to your insurance company if your plan is such that it will
reimburse for out-of-network providers. Please see http://www.ias.edu/campus/hr/announce#UrgentCare for further information and a schedule of fees negotiated by the Institute. If it is a weekday in the late afternoon/evening or on a weekend, you may wait to consult Human Resources on the next weekday morning, or if you feel the need is urgent, you have several options: #1 Princeton Primary and Urgent Care Center in Princeton Junction is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to Noon. They are located at 707 Alexander Road and they can be reached by calling 1-609-919-0009. Further information about this practice and the insurances they accept may be found on their website. Walk-ins are welcome, but it is recommended you call them before you go. The Center is about a 10-minute car ride away. See the Transportation in Princeton section below for taxi company phone numbers. PLEASE NOTE: In case they are not able to bill your private insurance plan directly, or do not accept your insurance, you should bring a credit card with you so you can pay at the time of service. #2 Saint Peter’s Urgent Care Center in Skillman (North
of Princeton at 1378 Route 206, in the Village Shopper III Shopping
Center) is open from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. They can be
reached by calling 1-609-497-4597. No appointments are necessary, but
it is recommended you call them before you go. Further information about this practice, directions, and the insurances they accept may be found on their website. The Center is about a 15-minute car ride away. See the Transportation in Princeton section below for taxi company phone numbers. PLEASE NOTE: In case they are not able to
bill your private insurance plan directly, or do not accept your insurance, you should bring a credit card with you so you can pay at the time of service. # 4 The closest Hospital Emergency Room is located at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro's Center for Emergency Care They are located at One Plainsboro Road in Plainsboro, and they can be reached by calling 1-609-853-7700. PLEASE NOTE: an Emergency Room visit can be very expensive, and any costs incurred will be the responsibility of the participant or his/her insurance company. You should bring with you your medical insurance card and information, as well as a credit card, if you decide to visit the Emergency Room. Avoiding Lyme Disease: Exposure to deer ticks can be a serious problem, as they may carry Lyme disease. It is helpful to avoid sitting in grassy areas or walking around without shoes. Lyme disease typically is first noticeable as a bulls-eye rash. If you feel feverish, sore, or have general flu symptoms, check yourself for any signs of this rash. As Lyme disease can be present even without a visible rash, however, if you have flu-like symptoms, you may wish to consult a physician. You can find more detailed information about Lyme disease at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_disease. Local Pharmacies: There is a Pharmacy Department located within the ShopRite grocery store where we will be taking participants who wish to go grocery shopping on the evenings of Monday, July 9 and Monday, July 16 (located at Mercer Mall, Route 1 South & Quaker Bridge Road, 1-609-275-8555). In addition, there is a CVS Pharmacy in downtown Princeton (172 Nassau Street, at the corner of Washington Road, 1-609-683-1391); the store is open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., however the pharmacy section has reduced hours on the weekends - it is open Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 6::00 p.m. and Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Princeton Pharmacy also is nearby, located on the first floor of the University Store (36 University Place, 1-609-924-4545). Its hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Princeton Pharmacy is not open on Sundays. Messages and Notices Participants will find free parking available near each apartment, as well as in Lot A on Campus (which is located next to Bloomberg Hall, and near the lecture hall, Wolfensohn Hall.) No parking sticker is required. Photocopy Machines Recreational/Athletic/Social Activities Athletic/Recreational Activities: The Institute's tennis courts will be available to Program participants (you must bring your own racquets and tennis balls). The tennis courts are located off Goldman Lane near the children's playground (see the Map of Institute Housing under the Maps section above). You will need to use your Access/Identification Card to gain entrance to the courts. We also will have a limited number of frisbees, soccer balls, basketballs and volleyballs in the Program Office which we will lend out to individuals who wish to organize informal frisbee, soccer, basketball or volleyball games with their fellow PiTP participants. The soccer field is located on the path that runs from Olden Lane to Parking Lot A (see the Campus Map under the Maps section above), and the basketball and volleyball courts are located off Goldman Lane near the children's playground (see the Map of Institute Housing under the Maps section above). The Institute woods provide many paths for those who wish to take a walk or a run during their free time, as well (see Institute woods map). Suggested Weekend Activities: There are no scheduled program activities over the weekend of July 14-15; participants are free to make their own plans for these two days. Information about select activities occuring in the Princeton area over that weekend will be posted under a link on our web site's Schedule page. We also will include flyers in the Welcome Packet and post details on our bulletin board in Bloomberg Hall. Schedule of Program Events There will be a sale of Institute
souvenir apparel and other merchandise during lunch break on Friday, July 13th. Items can be purchased only with cash or a
check (U.S. Dollars), and will be available only at this time. There will be no program activities scheduled for the evening of Friday, July 13th through the evening of Sunday, July 15th. Telephone Use Transportation in Princeton The following local taxi services are familiar with the Institute and Princeton: AAA Taxi (1-609-921-1177) |
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