Faculty and Staff
19 Students Invited to Present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Nineteen students have been invited to present their research at the 27th National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) April 11-13 at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. NCUR is the largest conference of its kind in the country with approximately 2,000 undergraduates from more than 250 colleges and universities in attendance. This is Lafayette’s 26th year of [...]
Professor Neha Vora Challenges Students to Think Differently about the World
Students may not expect to walk into a classroom and learn that places like Dubai and Qatar are not that different from the U.S. But that is exactly what they will find in class with Neha Vora, assistant professor of anthropology and sociology. It is also the subject of her forthcoming book, Impossible Citizens: Dubai’s Indian [...]
Religion Professor Eric Ziolkowski Lectures Internationally on Søren Kierkegaard and the Bible
Within in a two-year span, Eric Ziolkowski, Dana Professor of Religious Studies, will have traveled to 11 cities on three continents delivering lectures on topics ranging from Biblical reception to 19th century Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, the subject of his latest book, which has garnered critical acclaim. His popularity as an invited lecturer is testament [...]
Lafayette Leadership Institute Prepares Students for the Future
Every February for nearly the last two decades, students, faculty, staff, and alumni come together for the Lafayette Leadership Institute. This year’s institute, themed “Pards in Progress: Leadership Under Construction,” allowed more than 200 first-year and sophomore “emerging” student leaders to learn about the successes and failures of some of the best and brightest people [...]
New HBO Miniseries Based on Professor Donald L. Miller’s Masters of the Air
Donald L. Miller’s Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany will be the primary source for HBO’s newest World War II miniseries. An award-winning author and WWII expert, Miller is the chief historical consultant and is helping write the master script for the Tom Hanks/Steven Spielberg-produced series, [...]
Lafayette Celebrates Women’s History Month
Lafayette will celebrate Women’s History Month in March with events focusing on the theme of “Domestic and International Intersections.” The month captures the spirit of International Women’s Day on March 8 by featuring events on and speakers from Africa, Russia, the Caribbean, and Asia and exploring Native American topics, spirituality, body image, feminism, sexual assault, and [...]
Information on Ordering Tickets for Tony Blair, Jane Goodall, and Jimmy Carter
As announced previously, the College will host addresses by three world figures on campus this spring, Tony Blair April 8, Jane Goodall April 11, and Jimmy Carter April 22. Beginning immediately, members of the campus community (students, faculty, staff, and retirees) may order tickets for any or all of three events at www.goleopardstickets.com. Orders will [...]
IDEAL Integrates Liberal Arts and Engineering
More engineering and liberal arts students will work together on innovative solutions to real-world problems through the Center for Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership, known as IDEAL. The transformative initiative will support multidisciplinary learning, collaboration, and entrepreneurship. IDEAL will foster distinctive learning experiences by providing resources, curricular connections, and incentives that build and sustain a culture of creative collaboration. Combining [...]
Anne-Marie Slaughter, Former State Department Director of Policy Planning, Will Speak at 178th Commencement
Anne-Marie Slaughter of Princeton University, former director of policy planning for the U.S. Department of State, will be the principal speaker at Lafayette’s 178th Commencement Saturday, May 25, and will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. Read details on the Commencement website “I am delighted that Anne-Marie Slaughter will address our graduates and [...]
Mellon Grant Supports Yearlong Arts Series with Composer Gabriela Lena Frank
Continuing the College’s vision of infusing the arts throughout the curriculum, Jennifer Kelly, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities, is leading a yearlong series of arts-related events and activities beginning next fall. The programming is supported in large part by a portion of the grant the College received in 2011 from The [...]
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