McDonogh Events
Author Kwame Anthony Appiah Will Discuss Cosmopolitanism Feb. 19
This year’s Thomas Roy and Lura Forrest Jones Visiting Lecturer will be Kwame Anthony Appiah, an author and the Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University and the Center for Human Values. He will discuss his 2004 book, Cosmopolitanism: Ethics in a World of Strangers, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 in the [...]
Lafayette Celebrates the Struggles and Achievements of African Americans during Black History Month
Lafayette will celebrate Black History Month during February with the theme “Reflections of Black Life: Struggles and Achievements.” Events include lectures, art exhibits, discussions, performances, an African market, and workshops. For more information about the College’s Black History Month celebration, contact the Office of Intercultural Development at x5819 or email. The celebration’s keynote address will [...]
Civil Rights Attorney Theodore Shaw Will Discuss ‘Obama’s Post-Racial America’ Feb. 24
Talk is part of the Presidential Lecture Series on Diversity As a part of the Presidential Lecture Series on Diversity, Theodore Shaw, Esq. will present the talk, “Reflections on Race and Identity in Obama’s ‘Post-Racial’ America,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the Kirby Hall of Civil Rights, room 104. The event, which is [...]
Video: Art Students Study ‘Transcendence’
New sculpture commemorates the life of David Kearney McDonogh 1844 Art students working with Jim Toia, director of the art department’s Community-Based Teaching program, have been studying “Transcendence,” a new sculpture on the north side of Skillman Library which commemorates the life of David Kearney McDonogh 1844. Watch a video. McDonogh, the College’s first black [...]
Dr. Benjamin S. Carson Sr. to Speak at 174th Commencement
Renowned pediatric neurosurgeon is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Turner Network Television will present an original movie, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, based on his inspiring memoir World-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin S. Carson Sr. will be the principal speaker at Lafayette’s 174th Commencement on Saturday, May 23, 2009, and will [...]
McDonogh Network Brings Together African American Alumni
Group will hold first networking event Saturday afternoon Lafayette has formed the McDonogh Network to provide networking opportunities for African American and other black alumni and students. The group is comprised of all African American and black alumni. “At a time when Lafayette has strengthened its commitment to diversity on campus, we’re pleased that the [...]
‘Transcendence’ Featured in Video and Article
Sculpture commemorates David Kearney McDonogh 1844, the College’s first black graduate An article and video appeared in the Morning Call Sept. 21, focusing on a new sculpture, “Transcendence,” which commemorates David Kearney McDonogh 1844, the College’s first black graduate. McDonogh was a slave when he was sent from Louisiana by his owner in 1838. The [...]
Sculpture Commemorating Granting of Degree to David McDonogh in 1844 Will be Dedicated Sept. 27
Related events will celebrate the life of Lafayette’s first black graduate Lafayette will dedicate “Transcendence,” a sculpture commemorating David Kearney McDonogh 1844, the College’s first black graduate, Saturday, Sept. 27, and will host related public events. McDonogh was a slave when he was sent by his owner to Lafayette in 1838. Prior to the dedication [...]
Juan Williams Speaks at 173rd Commencement
College awards 599 degrees to 578 graduating seniors and honorary doctorates to four distinguished leaders Lafayette granted 599 degrees to 578 graduating seniors and honorary doctorates to four distinguished leaders, including journalist Juan Williams, today at the College’s 173rd Commencement. President Daniel H. Weiss awarded Williams the honorary degree of Doctor of Journalism. Also receiving [...]
Professor Curlee Holton Produces Print for New Play Another River Flows
Project is collaboration with Touchstone Theatre and Lehigh Valley Black African Heritage History Project Curlee Raven Holton, professor and head of art and founding director of the Experimental Printmaking Institute (EPI), has engaged in a collaboration with Touchstone Theatre and the Lehigh Valley Black African Heritage History Project (LVBAHHP). Holton has created a limited edition [...]
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