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Brandon Ellis ’12 Explores Sports and Entertainment Public Relations in New York City
He writes about his externship with Jonathan Schecter ’04 at M & C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment Over the winter break, economics and business major Brandon Ellis ’12 (Jeffersonville, Pa.) participated in a three-day externship with Jonathan Schecter ’04, senior account manager at M & C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment in New York City. Ellis [...]
Khadija Abdel Hafiz-Sokaria ’12 and Jasmine Little ’11 Receive Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
Awards will support their travel to Egypt, South Africa, Vietnam, and Brazil Two Lafayette students have received Gilman Scholarships to support their semester abroad experiences this spring. Khadija Abdel Hafiz-Sokaria ’12 will study in Egypt and Jasmine Little ’11 will study in South Africa, Vietnam, and Brazil. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau [...]
Miranda Teboh-Ewungkem Turns Mathematical Lens on Malaria Prevention
She is supervising Miao Wang ’12 in research funded by the Lindback Foundation When Miranda I. Teboh-Ewungkem, assistant professor of mathematics, looks around, she sees mathematics everywhere. By using math to model the developmental stages of the parasite that causes malaria, she hopes to provide new control strategies against the disease. “The idea of transforming [...]
Artwork by Professor Curlee Holton Included in Major Exhibit at the University of Delaware
Two pieces of art by Curlee Raven Holton, professor of art and director of the Experimental Printmaking Institute, have been included in the exhibition Sound: Print: Record: African American Legacies in the Mechanical Hall Gallery of the University of Delaware. The exhibit, which runs through Dec. 6, is devoted to the visual arts and black [...]
Professor Curlee Holton Presents Workshops on African American Culture in Costa Rica
His artwork also is placed in the permanent collections of the U.S. Embassy in Limon, Costa Rica; The Philadelphia Museum of Art; and the LaGrange Art Museum in Georgia Curlee Holton, professor of art and director of the Experimental Printmaking Institute (EPI), recently returned from Costa Rica, where he presented workshops on African American culture [...]
Danielle Jenkins ’10 Uses Mice to Learn about Developmental Dyslexia in Humans
Psychology major writes about EXCEL research with Lisa Gabel, assistant professor of psychology Danielle Jenkins ’10 (Shirley, N.Y.) is working on EXCEL research with Lisa Gabel, assistant professor of psychology, looking at how brain disorders in mice are related to those in humans. A psychology major, Jenkins is also a member of the College’s Division [...]
Marvin Clecidor ’09 Traces His African Roots
He performed an independent study exploring how West African culture has influenced his hometown of Lakeland, Fla. Courtney Morin ’10 Marvin Clecidor ’09 performed research that showed you don’t need to travel around the world to learn about your ancestors. Clecidor, who graduated May 23 with an A.B. with a major in anthropology and sociology, [...]
Ryan Wright ’10 Discovers How Past Experiences Affect Decision-making
He worked on an independent study with Robert Allan, associate professor of psychology Psychology major Ryan Wright ’10 (Washington, D.C.) and Robert Allan, associate professor of psychology, worked on an experiment to see how past experiences can shape choice. Using pigeons, the researchers studied how the birds’ pecking behavior was affected by how frequently food [...]
Cara Brumfield ’10 Receives Fellowship from National Public Policy Program
Seven-week summer institute at Carnegie Mellon University will prepare her for graduate school Cara Brumfield ’10 (Brooklyn, N.Y.) has received a fellowship from the Public Policy and International Affairs Program in Washington, D.C., and will attend a seven-week Junior Summer Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. PPIA is a national organization that prepares young adults for [...]
Art Professor Curlee Holton Participates in National and International Exhibitions
He displays work in Philadelphia, Georgia, Costa Rica, and Japan Curlee Holton, professor of art and director of the Experimental Printmaking Institute, will be participating in exhibitions in Philadelphia; Georgia; San Jose, Costa Rica; and Osaka, Japan. From April 30–May 30, Holton’s solo exhibit, Witnessing, will be on display at the ArtJaz Gallery in Philadelphia. [...]
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