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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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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 [...]
Lafayette to Grant 589 Degrees to 566 Graduates at 178th Commencement
Lafayette will grant 589 degrees to 566 graduating seniors at the College’s 178th Commencement Saturday, May 25. The event will feature an address by Anne-Marie Slaughter, one of the nation’s most influential commentators on international relations and global issues, and will include the awarding of five honorary degrees. The program will start at 2:30 p.m., [...]
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 [...]
Lafayette Sports Network Nominated for College Sports Media Award
The Lafayette Sports Network (LSN) has been named a finalist for a College Sports Media Award. The awards are presented by the Sports Video Group (SVG) and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). LSN’s broadcast of the Lafayette men’s basketball game vs. Bucknell is a nominee for Best Live Game and Event [...]
Lafayette Will Award Five Honorary Degrees at 178th Commencement
Lafayette will award honorary degrees to five distinguished leaders at the 178th Commencement Saturday, May 25. Three of the honorands have special ties to the College. Daniel H. Weiss has served as the 16th president of Lafayette since July 1, 2005. He will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Joseph T. Cox [...]
Photo Gallery: Race of the Robots
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department hosted its annual robotics competition last week. Robots designed by students in the Electrical Circuits course taught by Yih-Choung Yu, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, compete for the coveted ECE 221 Robotic Championship Trophy. View and share more images of the competition on Flickr
Zachary Winthrop ’13 Wins George Wharton Pepper Prize, Will Speak at 178th Commencement
Zachary Winthrop ’13 (Philadelphia, Pa.) is the recipient of the George Wharton Pepper Prize, awarded annually to the senior “who most nearly represents the Lafayette ideal.” The prize was established in 1923 by George Wharton Pepper H’22, a U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, attorney, and founding member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. In his gift, Pepper [...]
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