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Jasmine Jay ’14 Receives Prestigious Writers Institute Scholarship
By Shehtaz Huq ’14 Among approximately 400 applications received, English major Jasmine Jay ’14 (Allentown, Pa.) is one of 50 students nationwide to be invited to the prestigious NY State Summer Writers Institute. Jay, a recipient of the institute’s merit scholarship that aims at promoting access and diversity, will spend four weeks over the summer [...]
Photo Gallery: Dance Company Presents Spring Recital
Earlier this semester, Lafayette Dance Company held its 8th annual Spring Recital. The performance included various styles of dance including modern, ballet, tap, and contemporary. View and share more images of the recital on Flickr
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Political Commentator Anne-Marie Slaughter Speaks at 178th Commencement
Lafayette granted 589 degrees to 566 graduating seniors and honorary doctorates to five distinguished leaders, including Anne-Marie Slaughter, one of the nation’s most influential commentators on international relations and global issues, today at the College’s 178th Commencement. President Daniel H. Weiss, who is concluding his eighth and final year as Lafayette’s 16th president, awarded the [...]
Watch 178th Commencement Live
Lafayette’s 178th Commencement can be viewed live starting 2:15 p.m. today. Check back later this evening for complete coverage including videos, photo galleries, and an article. Also, follow the ceremony on Twitter via @lafcol or hashtag #lafcolgrad. Watch the live stream Learn all about Commencement
Faculty and Staff Saluted for Distinguished Teaching, Scholarship, and Service at Annual Awards Banquet
Outstanding professors and other members of the Lafayette community were honored tonight for distinguished teaching, scholarly research, and service to the College at the annual pre-Commencement awards dinner. President Daniel H. Weiss, Wendy L. Hill, provost and dean of the faculty, and Edward W. Ahart ’69, chair of the Board of Trustees, presented awards and [...]
Hugh Harris Recognized for Many Years of Service
Hugh Harris, who is retiring as director of public safety, was recognized at Lafayette’s annual pre-Commencement reception, dinner, and awards ceremony. Read his citation below. Hugh Harris Honored by City of Easton HUGH W. HARRIS You were appointed public safety director 31 years ago this month and immediately had an impact on the quality of [...]
Easton Honors Director of Public Safety Hugh Harris
Easton’s City Council, Police Department, Fire Department, and Emergency Squad honored Hugh Harris, the College’s retiring director of public safety, for service to the city and the College. At its meeting May 8, members of City Council praised Harris’ professionalism, collegiality, and effectiveness, as did Mayor Sal Panto, City Administrator Glenn Steckman, and Police Chief [...]
Lafayette Will Celebrate Quad Renovation Friday
The College will mark the creation of a more attractive, functional, and environmentally sustainable central campus 6 p.m. Friday. A ceremony to celebrate completion of the ambitious Quad renovation project will be held on Conway Plaza, located at the entrance of Pardee Hall that faces the Quad. Following a welcome by President Daniel H. Weiss, [...]
Retiring Faculty Elected to Emeritus Status
Retiring faculty members Thomas H. Bruggink, professor of economics; James E. Lennertz, associate professor of government and law; Anthony D. Novaco, Marshall R. Metzgar Professor of Physics; and Chester John J. Salwach, associate professor of mathematics, have been elected to emeritus status and will be recognized at the 178th Commencement May 24. Visit the Commencement [...]
Richard Ill ’65 Heads Preparations for 113th U.S. Open
Making sure Merion Golf Club is completely up to par for the national golf championship June 13-16 is on the shoulders of Richard "Rick" Ill ’65, head of the club’s U.S. Open committee. Ill, who previously served five years as president of Merion, began planning and preparation many months ago. Logistics include steps to manage [...]
566 Seniors Will Graduate at 178th Commencement; Watch the Ceremony Live
Lafayette will grant 589 degrees to 566 graduating seniors at its 178th Commencement Saturday, May 25. The ceremony can be viewed live via a link on the Lafayette homepage, which also will have complete coverage of Commencement Saturday night, including videos, photo galleries, and an article. Also, follow the ceremony on Twitter via @lafcol or [...]
Lafayette Has a Blast with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Lafayette began a new tradition, the Spring Concert, inside Fisher Stadium last Saturday. The event was headlined by national hip-hop sensation Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, with special guests Timeflies and DJ John Hamilton. An afternoon rainstorm didn’t dampen the fun, as thousands of students and community members came out to enjoy the music. The event [...]
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