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Actor Portraying James “Hap” Hairston ’72 in Lucky Guy Receives Tony
Unlike star reporters, newspaper editors toil behind the scenes, rarely commanding the spotlight. But for James “Hap” Hairston ’72 stardom has arrived—11 years after his untimely passing. Hairston’s life and work are portrayed in the late Nora Ephron’s final work Lucky Guy, the Broadway play starring Oscar-winner Tom Hanks as the charismatic and controversial tabloid [...]
More Than 1,200 Alumni Arrive for Reunion 2013
Reunion headquarters opened today in Pfenning Alumni Center to welcome back returning alumni, especially those in class years ending in “3” and “8.” The weekend is full of events planned for catching up with old friends, reliving the nostalgia of college days, and creating new memories to treasure for years to come. View the full [...]
Lafayette’s Spring Concert with Macklemore Featured in XXL Magazine
Lafayette’s Spring Concert last month in Fisher Stadium has been featured in the national media. The event was headlined by hip-hop sensation Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, with special guests Timeflies and DJ John Hamilton. A photo gallery of Macklemore performing and crowd walking appeared in XXL Magazine. View XXL’s coverage View more images of the [...]
Photo Gallery: An Afternoon of Song
Lafayette’s a cappella vocal groups, The Chorduroys (male), Cadence (female), Soulfege (co-ed), and The Truth (co-ed), hosted the A Cappella Al Fresco spring concert in Anderson Courtyard. The event was sponsored by the Arts Society and WJRH radio station. The groups are open to students from any major and perform numerous times throughout the school [...]
Leopard Student-Athletes Receive National Academic Recognition
Sixteen of Lafayette’s 23 Division I sports have received 2012-13 NCAA Division I Academic Performance Program Public Recognition Award. The awards are given to teams scoring in the top 10 percent of Academic Progress Rates (APR), the NCAA’s measure of academic achievement for every Division I sports team. Each of Lafayette’s 16 teams honored participate [...]
Eric Von Arx ’87 Creates Hyperminimalist Sculpture
By Carrie Havranek Professional artist Eric Von Arx ’87 has recently delved into hyperminimalist sculpture. These temporary installations, which he terms “momentary sculpture shows,” are typically just a foot tall and are often spontaneous, mostly uninvited, and created with found objects. “I want to capture the moment of inspiration,” he says. He has placed his artwork [...]
Interdisciplinary Student Team Creates Light-Technology Product
Eight students representing four different majors came together to create a simulated startup company, UPower Technologies, integrating piezo-electric and light-emitting diode (LED) technologies into a recreational, educational, and rehabilitation device. It’s a pilot effort for the type of design projects envisioned for Lafayette’s new Center for Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership (IDEAL), which will support multidisciplinary [...]
Pard Glow: Students Light Up the Night
Earlier this spring, students danced the night away on March Field during the Pard Glow party. They had fun painting each other with florescent paint that glowed in the dark. The event was sponsored by Student Government, Lafayette Activities Forum, The Spot, Pan-Hellenic and Inter-Fraternity councils, and First-Year Class Council. View and share more Pard [...]
Students Get Backstage Look at USA Network with Chris McCumber ’89
Madeline Laskoski ’13 (Goshen, N.Y.) knows she wants to work in television. But it’s a big industry, with many distinct skill sets. Laskoski wondered, would production be a better fit for her? Or perhaps sales and marketing? Through a three-day externship in January with Chris McCumber ’89, co-president of USA Network, she got a better [...]
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