Class of 2010
The Effects of Obesity on the Economy
Teevrat Garg ’10 writes about his research with Susan Averett, professor of economics Teevrat Garg ’10 (Haryana, India), who is pursuing a B.S. in mathematics and an A.B. with a major in economics and business, is working as an EXCEL Scholar with Susan Averett, professor of economics, on a project examining labor market outcomes of [...]
Spurring Entrepreneurship in the Slate Belt
Technology Clinic strives to create jobs through manufacturing solar golf carts With the economy slowly rebounding from a downward spiral, job creation is a hot-button issue in regions throughout the country. Working with the Slate Belt Council of Governments and the Slate Belt Business Incubator Program, an ambitious Technology Clinic team of six students is [...]
Michael Adelman ’10 Wins 2010 George Wharton Pepper Prize
The award goes to the senior who “most nearly represents the Lafayette ideal” Michael Adelman ’10 calls himself a “liberal arts engineer.” During his time at Lafayette, the civil engineering major has performed research, studied abroad, learned a new language, performed service work in Easton, Germany, and Honduras, and worked on numerous initiatives to improve [...]
Annual Aaron O. Hoff Awards Honor Outstanding Contributions to Lafayette
Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are recognized for their dedication to the College community Lafayette students, faculty, and staff were honored May 2 for their dedication and commitment to the College community at the 20th Annual Aaron O. Hoff Awards Ceremony. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life Programs, the awards are named in honor [...]
Students Will Read Original Poems and Stories May 6
‘New Writers Reading’ features work from three creative writing courses Students from three creative writing classes will read their original poems or stories at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 6 in the back room of Gilbert’s Café. The students are from creative writing sections taught by Lee Upton, professor of English and writer-in-residence, and Alix Ohlin, [...]
Students Present Research at American Chemical Society National Conference
They worked in close concert with chemistry professors on numerous projects A total of 11 students presented research at the American Chemical Society’s national meeting and exposition in San Francisco, Calif. The society’s two annual national meetings each attract more than 11,000 chemists, chemical engineers, academicians, and graduate and undergraduate students.All of the students have [...]
Jenny Boyar ’08, Amanda Pisetzner ’10, and Bradley Williams ’10 Receive Fulbrights
Bradley Williams ’10 (Marriottsville, Md.) believes the semester he spent studying in Argentina was one of the most exciting times of his life. “I didn’t know anyone upon arriving, and I quickly found that I had much to learn with respect to the language,” says Williams. “However, I left with some unforgettable memories, made many [...]
Experimental Printmaking Institute Produces Print by Artist Faith Ringgold to Benefit Children of Haiti
Three students worked on limited edition print with Professor Curlee Holton; an open house will be April 24 Three students worked with Curlee Raven Holton, professor of art and director of the Experimental Printmaking Institute (EPI), to produce a limited edition print with artist Faith Ringgold and her foundation, Anyone Can Fly, to benefit the [...]
A Life-Changing Experience
Megan Jones ’10 (Bridgewater, N.J.), a double major in policy studies and French, traveled to Madagascar in January with a group of nine other students to create and implement a mentoring program to facilitate Malagasy students’ admission to United States institutions of higher education. The Lafayette Initiative for Malagasy Education (LIME) pilot program is guided [...]
Students Travel to Madagascar to Launch Peer Mentoring Program
Students attending Lafayette have incredible educational opportunities at their fingertips, and now, they are working to help high school students in Madagascar gain access to higher education in the U.S. A group of 10 students traveled to Madagascar over the January interim to launch a pilot program called Lafayette Initiative for Malagasy Education (LIME). Megan [...]
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