Class of 1961
Peter Donovick ’61 Uncovers Mysteries of the Brain
By Tiffany Bentley With an insatiable curiosity, Peter Donovick ’61 has delved into a broad spectrum of research topics. As professor of psychology and director of the environmental neuropsychology laboratory at Binghamton University, State University of New York, Donovick has studied aging and dementia, stereotype bias, multiple sclerosis, dementia, environmental toxicology, malnutrition, incarceration, compassion, health [...]
Longest-Serving School Superintendent in Mass., Gerald Paist ’61 Ensures Balance of Technical and Academic Training
By Dan Edelen Caps sailing in the air. Hugs and high-fives shared between teens. Tears on the faces of proud parents. As the longest-serving school superintendent in Massachusetts, Gerald Paist ’61 will witness his 38th graduation at Pathfinder Region Vocational Technical High School in Palmer this spring. “Every graduation since 1974 has been a joyful [...]
Reunion 2011: More than 1,200 Alumni Connect with Friends and the Lafayette Spirit
By Geoff Gehman ’80 They came to Reunion 2011 at Lafayette College on June 10-12 to celebrate major class anniversaries: 5 years, 25 years, a half-century. They came from as far away as London and Sweden, after absences as long as 40 years. They came for the usual reasons: to reminisce and catch up. They [...]
Public Health Adviser Samuel Watson ’61 Helps Iraq
By Kevin Gray The former deputy national security adviser for Vice President George H.W. Bush and a Vietnam veteran, Samuel J. Watson ’61 is now serving in Diwaniyah Province, Iraq, as a State Department senior public health adviser. Watson advises a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT). He maintains ties with the province’s health officials and helps [...]
In His Own Words: Following in Their Footsteps
Professors inspire Jay Carson ’63 to become one Like many Lafayette alumni, my life during college connected with my life after. Professionally, I went on to become an English professor, a choice I may not have made without the great teachers at Lafayette. I was fortunate enough to have two classes — Victorians and the [...]
Lafayette Community Thrives Across the Pond
London chapter is model international alumni group By Kate Helm Travel anywhere in the U.S. and you may have a Leopard sighting. The same is true of 91 countries around the world. That’s why, with 36 established alumni chapters in the U.S., the Office of Alumni Affairs and the Alumni Association have set their sights [...]
World Traveler Ed Auble ’61 Settles Down
After globetrotting for Navy and AIG, he’s serving College and own clients Atop the desk of Ed Auble ’61 stands a statuette of the Marquis de Lafayette, a reminder, Auble says, of his dedication to the French major-general’s words, “I read, I study, I examine, I listen, I reflect and out of all this I [...]
Alumni, Students Come Together for Regional Phonathons
Events in Lehigh Valley and New Jersey raise $25,000 Eight alumni and more than ten students participated in the Lafayette-Lehigh Week Alumni Regional Phonathon 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Wilson Room of Pfenning Alumni Center. The effort garnered 30 pledges totaling $12,107. In addition, 13 individuals are still considering donating to the cause. The [...]
Alumni Online Community Helps Ed Auble ’61 Reach Classmates
He’s using it as chair of his class’ 50th reunion Ed Auble ’61 is a very active alumnus. When asked about his involvement with his alma mater, Auble responds, “Here goes!” and begins his extensive list, which, among other things, includes: Former president, Philadelphia alumni chapter; Alumni Association Nominating Committee; Alumni Affairs Director Search Committee [...]
Good Times at Homecoming
Alumni renew ties to College and one another amid food, football, and more With sun-splashed skies, moderate temperatures, and stunning foliage decorating the campus, Saturday served up an ideal day for football and a whole lot more as Lafayette celebrated another great Homecoming weekend. A busy schedule was capped off Saturday afternoon by the football [...]
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