Intercultural Experience
C.H.A.N.C.E. Floor Celebrates Different Cultures and Backgrounds
For Susan Grunewald ’11 (Wilton, Conn.), graduation will be a little bittersweet. “I wanted to live in a community where I could expand my knowledge of other cultures. I’ll be sad when I have to move out for the last time in May. The C.H.A.N.C.E. floor feels like a real home to me.” Located on [...]
Celestino José Limas Named Vice President for Campus Life and Senior Diversity Officer
Celestino José Limas, dean of students and chief diversity officer at Lewis & Clark College, has been named to the newly created position of vice president for campus life and senior diversity officer at Lafayette. President Daniel H. Weiss said, “I am delighted that Celestino Limas will join us in this important new position.” Reporting [...]
Inspired Talent: Students Perform Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Break Dancing
Students broke out a variety of dance styles — including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and break dancing — during the Lafayette Dance Company’s recent spring recital. The dance company is comprised of several campus organizations dedicated to different areas of dance: Synchromotion follows traditional methods such as ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical; Dance Cr3w [...]
An Intellectual Community: Reeder House Brings together Students from Various Backgrounds and Majors
If you’re looking for a lively intellectual discussion with your dinner on a Tuesday evening, stop by the Reeder Fellowship House. The topic of conversation could be anything from climate change to genetically modified foods to the pros and cons of childhood vaccinations. The weekly dinner discussions are hosted by the Reeder Street Fellows, a [...]
Cultures and Diversity Come Alive during Extravaganza Week
The International Students Association hosted its annual Extravaganza cultural festival last week. Activities throughout the week were themed around various regions of the world and included discussions, music and dance performances, a Samba workshop, an international fashion show and food tasting, and the Grand Finale. Check out photo galleries from the events. Samba Workshop with [...]
Association of Black Collegians Hosts Hip Hop Week March 28-April 2
The Association of Black Collegians (ABC) is hosting a series of events on campus for Hip Hop Week March 28-April 2. Students will be urged to work toward positive change by actions such as sending letters to record executives and watching educational films that reveal the larger meaning of hip hop, called “the most important [...]
Campus Climate Study Results Discussed in “Town” Meetings
A series of “town meetings” held on campus Dec. 2 and 3 provided an opportunity for all faculty, staff, and students to hear a presentation by Sue Rankin, principal, Rankin & Associates Consulting, who holds a Ph.D. in higher education administration, on the results of the Campus Climate Survey conducted last spring. The survey was [...]
John McKnight Is Named Associate Dean and Director of Intercultural Development
In January, John McKnight, associate dean of the College and class dean for first-year and second-year students, took on a new position. He is now associate dean of students and director of intercultural development. McKnight says that one of his goals is to offer programming that will inspire deep self-reflection, critical inquiry, and committed activism. [...]
Award-Winning Author and Filmmaker Molefi K. Asante, Jr. ’04 Speaks April 17
He will discuss his work during a public lecture in Kirby Hall of Civil Rights Award-winning author and filmmaker Molefi K. Asante, Jr. ’04 will present the talk “Being the Change” 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17 in Kirby Hall of Civil Rights room 104. Asante was scheduled to be the keynote speaker for Lafayette’s celebration [...]
Religion and Culture of Senegal the Focus of Numerous Black History Month Events
Islam in Africa exhibit and lecture, film screenings, and a hip hop performance will take place throughout February The religion and culture of Senegal are the focus of a number of events during Lafayette’s celebration of Black History Month. The events include the Islam in Africa: A Pilgrimage to Touba, Senegal exhibit in Skillman Library’s [...]
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