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RAMSAY ’04 AWARDED NCAA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Soccer standout Meghan Ramsey ’04 has recieved a $7,500 postgraduate scholarship from the NCAA. A neuroscience major with a 3.92 grade-point average, she plans to attend medical school after graduation.
http://goleopards.ocsn.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/031504aaa.html
ROTH ’04 RECEIVES JACOB K. JAVITS FELLOWSHIP
A Marquis Scholar with two majors, philosophy and an individualized, interdisciplinary major in Women’s Studies, Roth will pursue a Ph.D. in philosophy.
http://news.lafayette.edu/2004/03/12/amanda-roth-04-receives-jacob-k-javits-fellowship-from-u-s-department-of-education/
STUDENTS TO PRESENT WORK AT NATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE
More than 40 students have been invited to present research April 15-17 at the 18th annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research. This year’s contingent brings to nearly 450 the number of Lafayette participants through the years. The topics range from the humanist to the technical.
http://www.lafayette.edu/news.php/view/5283-pressrelease/
FIELD HOCKEY HONORED FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
The field hockey team as well as 10 individual players were honored by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association for academic achievement for 2003-04 fall semester. Jenna Bratz ’06 led the team, earning a perfect GPA in mathematics.
http://goleopards.ocsn.com/sports/w-fieldh/spec-rel/031104aaa.html
LAFAYETTE PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS NAMED
Broad of Trustees Chairman Alan R. Griffith makes announcement.
http://www.lafayette.edu/news.php/view/5297
STUDENTS PRESENT MATH RESEARCH AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Blerta Shtylla ’05, Lis Edwards ’04, and Carrie Abildgaard ’04 travel to Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics.
http://news.lafayette.edu/2004/03/12/three-students-present-math-research-at-major-national-conference-in-nebraska/
RELIGIOUS STUDIES HOSTS FULBRIGHT VISITING SPECIALIST FROM MOROCCO
Abdessalam Ben Maissa will give public lectures, visit classes, interact with students, and participate in other events on and off campus from March 22 through May 3.
http://news.lafayette.edu/2004/03/23/department-of-religious-studies-will-host-fulbright-visiting-specialist-from-morocco-march-22-may-3/
HADDAD ’06 CONDUCTS EXPERIMENTS DURING EXTERNSHIP
During a January externship, Daniel Haddad ’06 shadowed Perrin Wilson ’00, who is in the fourth year of her work toward a Ph.D. in developmental neurobiology at Rockefeller University. He was among about 200 students who gained firsthand knowledge of the professional world in January through volunteer alumni and parent hosts.
http://www.lafayette.edu/news.php/view/5262-campusnews/
SIX FINALISTS CHOSEN FOR “LAFAYETTE IDOL”
Six finalists chosen for the Lafayette Idol competition will vie for cash prizes March 27 and be judged by professional talent agents. They are Toni Ahrens ’05, Lisa Oliveri ’04, Alexis Siemons ’05, Pavlos Lykos ’04, Caryn Donohue ’06, and Michael McFadden ’04.
http://www.lafayette.edu/news.php/view/5313-campusnews/
MULLARKEY ’04 SELECTED BY PHILADELPHIA KIXX SOCCER TEAM
Senior forward Jamie Mullarkey was drafted in the second round of the 2004 Major Indoor Soccer League draft by the Philadelphia Kixx and was the 26th overall pick. He led the Leopards in points (24), goals (8), and assists (8) in 2003 and ranked first in the Patriot League in assists, second in points, and third in goals.
http://goleopards.ocsn.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/030204aaa.html
BASEBALL DEBUTS AT CLASS OF 1978 STADIUM WITH 17-2 WIN
The baseball team made the most of its debut at the Class of 1978 Stadium on Wednesday, cranking out 18 hits en route to a 17-2 win over Franklin and Marshall. The team is in California for a seven-game stretch over spring break.
http://goleopards.ocsn.com/sports/m-basebl/lafa-m-basebl-body.html
VAN GORP ’04 AWARDED AT EUROPEAN UNION SIMULATION
Johan Van Gorp ’04 earned a major award for the second straight year, and 14 students participated in the annual European Union Simulation held in Washington, D.C. Among a group of 16 undergraduates from regional colleges and universities at December’s event, Van Gorp was named Outstanding Commissioner. The prior year, he was elected Outstanding Prime Minister.
http://news.lafayette.edu/2004/02/24/johan-van-gorp-04-named-outstanding-commissioner-at-european-union-simulation/
BULL ’85 NAMED MADAGASCAR PEACE CORPS DIRECTOR
In February, the U.S. Peace Corps swore in new directors for various countries around the world. Among them was William H. Bull ’85, named to head the program in Madagascar. An International Affairs major with minors in French and art, Bull has worked in African development since 1985 when he became a Peace Corps agriculture volunteer in Sierra Leone. He conducted technical training for the Peace Corps and other agencies in the U.S. and throughout West Africa. In 1999, he became associate programming country director for rural development in Gabon and moved to the same position in Madagascar in 2001.
COLLEGE MUSIC SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT WILLIAMS CENTER MARCH 19-20
Sessions and concerts open to campus.
http://news.lafayette.edu/2004/03/19/college-music-society-will-hold-annual-meeting-at-williams-center-today-tomorrow/
COUNCIL OF LAFAYETTE WOMEN SYMPOSIUM SET FOR MARCH 26-27
“Women’s Voices: Home, Health, and Careers” is a special weekend for women featuring book discussion groups, talks by noted alumnae speakers, and workshops led by Lafayette’s women professors including Diane Ahl, Susan Basow, Michelle Geoffrion-Vinci, Liz McMahon, Susan Niles, Robin Rinehart, Lee Upton, and Suzanne Westfall. All alumnae, spouses, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and students are invited. The registration form is online.
http://www.lafayetteexperience.com/alumni/news/womensvoices.html
LAFAYETTE-LEHIGH NETWORKING BREAKFAST: MARCH 25
Join fellow alumni from Lafayette and Lehigh at 8 a.m. at the Radisson Bethlehem Hotel to discuss the continuing debate on minor league baseball in the Lehigh Valley. State and local government representatives will attend. Cost is $10. To attend, contact Fred Brown ’89; (610) 330-5036; brownf@lafayette.edu.
WASHINGTON D.C. CAREER DAYS: MARCH 25-26
Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter is sponsoring a Career Day for students. They are working with the Kirby Government and Law Society to organize events with a focus on lobbying, Capitol Hill opportunities, and Homeland Security. For more information, contact Jennifer Gibbs ’02; jgibbs@0vp.eop.gov.
HARRISBURG CIVIL WAR MUSEUM TOUR SET FOR MARCH 28
Join the Central Pa. Alumni Chapter for lunch and a tour of the Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. The event begins with lunch at 1 p.m. During lunch, a museum representative will speak on the history of museum and its exhibits. Cost is $15.
NOTED POET AND AUTHOR PARINI ’70 GIVES READING APRIL 19
Jay Parini ’70, author and Axxin Professor of English, Middlebury College, will read from his works at Centennial Hall of Haverford School (450 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, Pa.) at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 19. Admission is free and open to the public. Entrance to Centennial Hall is off Haverford Station Road/College Avenue. For additional information, (610) 642-3020, ext. 131; development@haverford.org.
GREATER BOSTON ALUMNI CHAPTER NETWORKING BREAKFAST: APRIL 15
Join fellow alumni at 7:45 a.m. at Holland & Knight offices, 10 St. James Ave, Boston, main reception area, 12th floor for breakfast and to hear guest speaker, Dr. Bertram Zarins ’63, chief of sports medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, and team physician for New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and The New England Revolution. Cost is $5. Host is Larry Kulig ’81. Offices are located near Arlington stop of MBTA Green Line. Contact Meg Bennett ’78; bennett.m@mellon.com.
CLASS OF 1957 BAHAMAS CRUISE/SOUTHEASTERN VACATION
A cruise set for Jan. 24-28, 2005 on Royal Caribbean’s Sovereign of the Seas from Port Canaveral, Fla., is open to all alumni and friends. Twenty members of the Class of 1957 who live in the southeast will provide housing before or after the cruise. The total cost including cabin, meals, entertainment, and all port costs/taxes/fees is $285 per person. Sixty cabins have been reserved and over half have been reserved.
For reservations, contact: Kelly’s World of Travel; 1(800) 771-8728; denise@kellystravel.com. Housing information: Glenn Grube ’57, (386) 437-9715; ggrube@pcfl.net.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO PROVIDE A SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Employers place emphasis on real-world experience as an important complement to classroom learning. Students can best achieve this by engaging in a summer internship in their field of interest. Alumni can help increase the number of opportunities for students by establishing internships at their workplace or by informing Career Services of existing internships. Contact Rachel Nelson Moeller ’88, moellerr@lafayette.edu; (610) 330-5115.
133RD PHILADELPHIA ANNUAL DINNER: April 29
The guest speaker for the Philadelphia area alumni dinner will be Hon. Bruce Castor Jr. ’83, district attorney for Montgomery County, Pa. The event will be held at Aronimink Golf Club, Newtown Square, Pa. Details will be sent by mail in two weeks.
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