Commencement 2012
Award-Winning Film Director Garry Marshall Speaks at 177th Commencement
Lafayette granted 612 degrees to 585 graduating seniors and honorary doctorates to four distinguished leaders, including award-winning television and film director, writer, producer, and actor Garry Marshall, today at the 177th Commencement. Watch a video of Marshall’s Commencement address View photo galleries of the ceremony and student-family celebrations Watch a video montage of Commencement scenes [...]
Watch Videos from Commencement Day
Lafayette celebrated its 177th Commencement May 19. Watch videos of the speeches and scenes from throughout the day. 177th Commencement Montage Award-Winning Film Director Garry Marshall Speaks at 177th Commencement Pepper Prize Winner Caitlin Flood Delivers Farewell Remarks President Daniel Weiss Says Goodbye to Class of 2012 Read more Commencement coverage
Photo Galleries of 177th Commencement
Lafayette celebrated its 177th Commencement May 19. View images of the ceremony, celebrations, and other festivities. Read more Commencement coverage Commencement Ceremony View and share more Commencement photos in Flickr Celebration Photos View and share more Commencement celebration photos in Flickr Pre-Commencement Awards Dinner View and share more photos from the event in Flickr Baccalaureate [...]
Four Distinguished Leaders Receive Honorary Degrees at 177th Commencement
Four distinguished leaders received honorary degrees at the 177th Commencement. Read more Commencement coverage President Daniel H. Weiss conferred the honorary degrees upon Commencement speaker Garry Marshall, an award-winning television and film director, writer, producer, and actor; John and Marianne Loose, the founders of Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation, and Barry Sleckman ’83, a noted [...]
Sermon of Rabbi Nancy Fuchs-Kreimer at 177th Baccalaureate Service
Rabbi Nancy Fuchs-Kreimer, director of the Department of Multifaith Studies and Initiatives and associate professor of religious studies at Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, delivered the sermon at this morning’s Baccalaureate service on the 177th Commencement day. Listen to her sermon (latest browser versions required) View and share more photos of Baccalaureate in Flickr View more Commencement [...]
Faculty and Staff Saluted for Distinguished Teaching, Scholarship, and Service at Annual Awards Banquet
Outstanding professors and other members of the Lafayette community were honored yesterday for distinguished teaching, scholarly research, and service to the College at the annual pre-Commencement awards dinner. President Daniel H. Weiss, Wendy L. Hill, provost and dean of the faculty, and Edward W. Ahart ’69, chair of the Board of Trustees, presented awards and [...]
Robert Chunko, Rochelle Lam, Lew Minter, and Paul Zimmerman Recognized for Many Years of Service
Robert L. Chunko, who is retiring as supervisor of grounds; Rochelle Lam, who is retiring as manager of student accounts in business affairs; Lew Minter, who is retiring as director of the art department’s media lab; and Paul H. Zimmerman, who is retiring as associate vice president for business affairs and controller, were recognized at [...]
Retiring Faculty Honored at Annual Awards Banquet
Helen V. Dungan, cataloging librarian; Charles W. Holliday, professor of biology; J. Ronald Martin, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering; and Arnold A. Offner, Cornelia F. Hugel Professor of History, have been elected to emeritus status and were recognized for their service to Lafayette at the annual pre-Commencement reception, dinner, and awards ceremony. President Daniel [...]
Trustees Richard A. Grossman ’64, Jefferson W. Kirby ’84, and Walter Oechsle ’57 Elected to Emeritus Status
Trustees Richard A. Grossman ’64, Jefferson W. Kirby ’84, and Walter Oechsle ’57 have been elected to emeritus status and will be recognized at the 177th Commencement May 19. Visit the Commencement website Grossman has served on the Board of Trustees from 1987-97 and from 2002 to the present. Currently a member of the Committee [...]
Lafayette to Grant 612 Degrees to 585 Graduates at 177th Commencement
Lafayette will grant 612 degrees to 585 graduating seniors at the College’s 177th Commencement Saturday, May 19. The event will feature an address by Garry Marshall, the award-winning television and film director, writer, producer, and actor, and will include the awarding of four honorary degrees. The processional will begin at 2:15 p.m. with the program [...]
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