Anthropology and Sociology
Brooke Kohler ’13 Tracks Effects of Iguana Population Growth on St. John Island
What began with an anthropology class that Brooke Kohler ’13 took on a whim turned into a summer studying iguanas on a Caribbean island. Kohler (Flemington, N.J.) recently attended the 110th annual meeting of the American Anthropological Association (AAA) in Montreal after conducting research as a Mellon Scholar this summer in St. John in the [...]
Tanuja Majumdar Dehne ’93 Named One of NJBIZ Best 50 Women in Business
by April Hall Recognized as one of New Jersey’s leading women in business, Tanuja Majumdar Dehne ’93 is senior vice president of human resources for NRG Energy, Inc., Princeton, N.J. She was named to the 2011 NJBIZ Best 50 Women in Business for her leadership in company, industry, and community. At NRG, Dehne oversees benefits, [...]
Michael Leff ’07 Creates Website with Support of Entrepreneurial Mentor Jim Fisher ’77
In your favorite city looking for a restaurant with fusion cuisine or a bar specializing in tropical martinis? The new website barHappy.com has the answers. The brainchild of Michael Leff ’07, barHappy.com is a guide to restaurants and bars in 18 major cities across the country. It features not only the name and location of [...]
LaKeisha Wright ’11 Extends Collegiate Basketball Career While Pursuing MBA
A team-high 16 points in the Patriot League Tournament Quarterfinals March 5, 2011 marked the last of the 1,316 points that LaKeisha Wright ’11 scored as a member of the Lafayette women’s basketball team. Two months later, she received a degree with a major in anthropology and sociology to close out her education on College [...]
Tricks of the Trade: Laura Hammer ’12 Learns About Fashion and Publishing at Harper’s Bazaar
For anthropology and sociology major Laura Hammer ’12, the ways that societies function, down to even their fashions, have always been of great interest. “Studying anthropology and sociology has given me great insight in the structure of society. It has given me different perspectives, further igniting my fascination with other cultures. Learning about the ideas [...]
Environmental Scientists: Mellon Scholars Program Provides Students with Hands-on Experiences Locally and Abroad
There are worse places to spend the summer break than on a Caribbean island. Brooke Kohler ’13 and Jephord English ’12 spent part of their summer on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, but they weren’t there to lounge on the beaches. Kohler and English are part of Lafayette’s interdisciplinary Summer Mellon Scholars program, [...]
Catching Up with San Francisco 49er Blake Costanzo ’06
Former Lafayette football star Blake Costanzo ’06 took some time to answer questions about his career in the National Football League. The anthropology and sociology graduate is playing with the San Francisco 49ers after spending the past two seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Between your former teammates and coaches, who has made the most impact [...]
Living through New Zealand Quake Inspires Emily Melvin ’12 to Improve Emergency Plans for Study Abroad Students
When natural disasters strike, “the need to rebuild” is a common catchphrase. But for Emily Melvin ’12 (Seaford, N.Y.), restoring infrastructure is only half the battle in recovery. The rest involves something much less tangible – rebuilding lives. She got a taste of what it’s like to live through a natural disaster when a 6.3 [...]
Former Lafayette Football Standout Blake Costanzo ’06 Signs with San Francisco 49ers
Former Lafayette football standout Blake Costanzo ’06 has inked a new deal with the San Francisco 49ers, putting his name on a contract that could be worth as much as $800,000, according to The Bergen Record. Costanzo spent the past two seasons with the Cleveland Browns under current 49ers assistant head coach and special teams [...]
A Flowering Arts Scene: Technology Clinic Is Collaborating with Local Community to Create More Welcoming Public Spaces
By Michele Tallarita ’12 The biggest flower in Easton sprung up in the most unlikely of places. Nestled between brick houses and feet away from the passing cars of Northampton Street in the city’s West Ward, a 16-foot-long flower spreads its petals of white pansies while its yellow center stretches toward the sky. The project [...]
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