When Jesus asks to see the denarius, the coin of tribute to Caesar, several ironies emerge that challenge us. What hermeneutic, or application, might we apply to the present time?

Readings Year A. Isaiah 45, 1. 4-6; Psalm 96; 1 Thes 1, 1-5; Matthew 22, 15-21.

Calling all poets, rappers, singers, comedians, and anyone with any kind of talent to share with an audience. Any and all who would like to perform are welcome. Also calling all those who would like to relax and enjoy a night of creative expression. Monday @ Gilbert's from 9pm-until!

No appointment needed! Stop in for a quick in-person critique!
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Shake your groove thing on the grass and boogie away your midterm stress!

Bring your own MP3 player (or Walkman if you're feeling retro) and dance to your own tune.

Free glow sticks while supplies last!

Sponsored by the Arts Society and the Music Appreciation Floor.

Come engage in a book discussion with Katherine Furlong & Terese Heidenwolf. The film version was released in 2007 and nominated for numerous Academy Awards. This is a GREAT way to discuss your thoughts and views about the book and/or movie!

Come one, come all to a great event with no holds barred!!!

W.O.R.D.S. presents its third open mic of the semester and would like for the wonderful students and civilians of the Lafayette community to come and enjoy a night of variety: poetry, singing, guitarists, you name it, we got it... and if we don't, you are more than welcome to bring it and perform!

Please bring your registration form to the reception desk of Kirby Sports Center.

Entry forms are available in Farinon on the bulletin board next to the ATM machine and at the reception desk in the Kirby Sports Center.

Used and New CD's & DVD's

Lafayette students, faculty, and staff can schedule a one-hour appointment to donate blood. Please be advised that all donors must now present a valid ID (federal, state, county, city, municipality, workplace, or school). Email outreach@lafayette.edu to reserve your spot today. One donation helps save three lives!!

Join us to discover what the Gateway Program & Career Services is all about. Listen to current Gateway students talk about their experiences & how Gateway has worked for them. Sign-up required at 201 Hogg Hall.
Lunch available at the 12:15 meetings
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We speak for America's waters, from source to tap. For 36 years Clean Water Action has succeeded in winning some of the nation's most important environmental protections through grassroots organizing, expert policy research and political advocacy focused on holding elected officials accountable to the public.

Come and find out the jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities available. Come learn how to make a difference.

Please bring your registration form to 221 Farinon.

Entry forms are available in Farinon on the bulletin board next to the ATM machine and at the reception desk in the Kirby Sports Center.

Join members of the Lafayette College community for a happy hour event to learn more about the Washington, D.C. POSSE Foundation and network with professionals from a variety of fields from the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Light hors d'ouvres and drink specials will be available.

Click below for more information and to RSVP.

Get a team of 6 to 10 people to compete in a double elimination dodgeball tournament. It costs $25.00 to register a team. All money will go to a local charity.

"The Mechanics of Flatland: from molecules to membranes (and back)"
James K. Ferri, Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

The 19th century novel, Flatland, describes the operations of a two-dimensional world, in which the protagonist becomes aware of the existence of higher dimensional worlds and their relationship to his own. Two-dimensional surfaces today play an important role in nanotechnology, a field with implications for tissue engineering, biotechnology, and medicine. This talk will expand on the theme of dimensionality in the context of nanotechnology materials. We describe experimental approaches and accompanying theoretical frameworks developed in our research to measure intrinsic properties (strength, permeability) of nanostructured surface materials. We conclude with a discussion of the impact that Flatland will have on modern life.

Lafayette students, faculty, and staff can schedule a one-hour appointment to donate blood. Please be advised that all donors must now present a valid ID (federal, state, county, city, municipality, workplace, or school). Email outreach@lafayette.edu to reserve your spot today. One donation helps save three lives!!

Life Science Seminar Series:
John McLachlan, Director of Tulane/Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research

Human and ecosystem health are related to environmental influences. We have sought common mechanisms that can explain environmental contributions to the health of diverse species. We propose that a common mechanism is the interaction of environmental signaling molecules with cellular events that are similar across multiple species and, perhaps, whole ecosystems. Our attention has focused on those compounds in the environment that mimic the female sex hormone, estrogen. Since hurricane Katrina we have tried to bring this thinking to parts of the restoration of communities in New Orleans. The approach to science in which community needs play a role in basic research has been called “use-inspired basic research” (Donald Stokes, Pasteur’s Quadrant, 1997).

The purpose of this 50-minute workshop is to assist high performing students as well as struggling students to maximize their efforts and achieve greater success in the classroom. Many students spend significant amounts of time studying and yet their efforts may yield less than optimal results. This workshop will present several best practices that can enhance motivation, memory, and concentration. Last year more than half of the first-year class attended voluntarily. Of those who attended, approximately 94% stated they would be likely to use the information.
There is no RSVP needed. It is my sincere hope that, after participating in this session, students will achieve more, both in and out of the classroom, and their levels of engagement will be heightened.

Join us to discover what the Gateway Program & Career Services is all about. Listen to current Gateway students talk about their experiences & how Gateway has worked for them. Sign-up required at 201 Hogg Hall.
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Campuses around the United States are celebrating Campus Sustainability Day today!

Here at Lafayette we will be having a roundtable discussion on sustainabilty issues here on campus and around the world, with Professor Derek Smith from the Math Dept, Professor Steve Mylon from the Chemistry Dept, John Greenleaf from the Civil Engineering Dept, and Dave Sunderlin from the Geology Dept.

The South Jersey Chapter of the Lafayette Alumni Association cordially invites you to attend its annual dinner at the Tavistock Country Club featuring guest speaker Jim Krivoski, Vice President of Student Affairs.

Dinner options:
Boneless Stuffed Breast of Chicken, Sage Stuffing
Traditional Maryland Crab Cakes with Old Bay Tarter Sauce

Reservations are required by Wednesday, October 15.

Make your reservation with a check made out to "South Jersey Alumni Chapter" and send to:

Office of Alumni Affairs,
223 Pfenning Alumni Center
Easton, PA 18042

NOTE: Annual chapter dues are being collected at this time. Please include $10 for each dues paying member with your overall check total.

Questions? Contact Alumni Affairs, alumni@lafayette.edu, (610) 330-5040 or 1-800-LAFAYETTE.

You are cordially invited to dinner and a presentation by guest speaker Roberto Noya, Lafayette Dean of Enrollment Services.

Dean Noya will address the College's strategic plan for the future, specifically the admissions initiatives for the Greater Miami area and the different ways you and your chapter can help the recruitment effort. He will be interested to hear from alumni about their local perspective on possible strategies for success.

Dinner will be a set menu.

Reservations are required by Wednesday, October 15. Kindly reply to Liza Lesser '03, lizalesser@gmail.com.

For directions, click "More Info" below this announcement.

Valet parking at the restaurant is available. There is also metered street parking or a parking garage across the street in Mary Brickell Village.

Everyone is invited to participate in W.O.R.D.S first ever Poetry Slam Contest Thursday Oct 23rd @ 8pm in Gilbert's back room. It's a competition complete prizes for the top 3 finishers, so come out and share one of your original poems. If you're interested in competing please send an email to Sue Izevbigie at izevbigo@laf...

Donald Asher, a nationally renowned expert, will discuss strategies to gain admission to highly competitive graduate programs. Sign up required. Lunch provided.
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Discussion concerning the candidates’ stances on the burning issues of American Foreign Policy led by Professor Peleg and Professor Offner.

NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. AN ADDITIONAL WORKSHOP HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR 10/9/2008.

RefWorks helps you organize a research project by allowing you to store references online and format a bibliography at the click of a button. During this hands-on workshop, you will create a RefWorks account; learn how to import references from the Library Catalog, Academic OneFile, JSTOR and other databases; be exposed to the many ways of managing references, notes, and files within your account; and use RefWorks to generate bibliographies in multiple styles. You will also be introduced to the Write-n-Cite plugin that works together with Microsoft Word to synchronize in-text citations with a bibliography.

Instructor: Rebecca Metzger, Reference & Instruction Librarian

Open to students, faculty, and staff.

The Central Connecticut Chapter of the Lafayette Alumni Association cordially invites alumni, family and friends of the College to attend a joint October Happy Hour with our colleagues and friends from the area Lehigh alumni chapter.

Contact Event Coordinator Kelly Martin '03 for details, kellyannmartin06@gmail.com.

For directions, click on "More Info" below this posting.

Join alumni, parents, and friends of Lafayette College for a reception at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Mt. Olive, NJ.

The reception will be held in Salon-C and hors d'oeuvres will be served; cash bar is available.

EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

QUESTIONS? CONTACT JAMIE HUGHES '05, jhughes@alumni.lafayette.edu or (610) 330-5899

One Entrepreneur’s View of Using Leading Edge Engineering Technologies to Support a New Ethanol Facility

Discussing all aspects of his journey to build a state-of-the-art ethanol plant - from his entrepreneurial vision to the policy considerations to the engineering and financing, Mr. Kamine will provide another way of thinking about ethanol production and how projects like these can benefit all of us.

Reception to Follow

Sponsored by Turning Point and ALF, more information to come.
Displays up at 6:30. Speakers TBA.

Donald Asher, a nationally renowned expert, explains that you DO have what it takes, but you have to start now! Sign-up required.
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Sweaters, Handmade Jewelry, Hats & Gloves (this vendor was here for the Latino Market on 9/30/08)

Transportation provided. Sign-up & refundable deposit required.
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The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Lafayette Alumni Association invites alumni, spouses, parents and friends to a golf outing at The Eagles Club of Tampa Bay.

Dinner to follow at the nearby City Fish Seafood Grill and Chophouse in Oldsmar, Florida. Alumni, spouses, parents and friends are invited to join the group for dinner whether or not they play golf.

Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Affairs, 1-800-LAFAYETTE, alumni@lafayette.edu

Click the "Register" link below by Friday, October 17 to make your reservations for the golf outing and/or the cocktails and dinner.

Golf fees are payable at the clubhouse. For dinner, guests will order from the menu at their own expense.

The Economics and Business Department invites you to our fourth scheduled event in the series.

Our guest speaker is Chris Magee, from Bucknell University, presenting his paper, "The Incumbent Spending Puzzle."

LALV will once again travel to America's Oldest Brewery--the historic Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville, PA.

The bus leaves the Williams Art Center on Lafayette's campus at 4:30 p.m.; estimated arrival back to Easton is 10:30 p.m. Those wishing to drive themselves should contact event chair Chas Snyder '78 (information below.)

IMPORTANT: Minors MUST be accompanied by an adult. Yuengling requires everyone to wear closed-toe shoes--guests with sandals or other open-toed shoes will not be admitted. The brewery is NOT handicap accessible and has a number of stairs to traverse.

Reservations are required by Friday, October 10. Make your reservation with a check made out to "Lafayette College-LALV" and send to:

Chas Snyder '78
2354 Second St.
Easton, PA 18042-6062

Questions? Contact Chas Snyder '78, (610) 252-5881 or chasms@rcn.com

Come see Hillel-sponsored comedian Joel Chasnoff in the Farinon snack bar at 10 pm on Friday October 24th.

Jam @ THE SPOT with the Billy Bauer Band, a local acoustic cover band, and the RHC! Enjoy free food, drinks, and prizes!

Too busy to committ to a weekly service project? Still want to contribute to the local community? Then sign up to participate in a one-time Make-A-Difference Day project!

For more information or to get involved, email outreach@lafayette.edu or stop by the Landis Center!

How does one love God and the neighbor as oneself? What would Jesus' audience have understood this teaching of several Hebrews, including Rabbi Hillel, to mean?

Readings Year A: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18: 2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1: 5c-10; Mt 22: 34-40

Global gustatory goodness! Eat your way around the globe as you tour the Arts Houses for appetizers, main course, and dessert from various culinary traditions.

Sign up on the Arts Society bulletin board across from the box office in the Williams Center for the Arts. The dinner is open to Lafayette students only and restricted to 25 diners.

Passports optional. Fun mandatory.