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THE TEACHING COMPANY FILMS LECTURES BY WEINER TO MARKET NATIONWIDE
Robert Weiner, Jones Professor of History, is featured in The Long 19th Century: Europe 1789-1917, an 18-hour series, which will soon be available in DVD, video, and audio format. EXCEL Scholar Emily Gould ’05assisted with the project and his research on the Jewish community of Dijon, France.
AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY HONORS SUBEDI ’05 FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
After studying abroad, Inku Subedi ’05 spent last semester researching the Maoist conflict ravaging Nepal.
BENNETT ’06 TO GAIN INVESTMENT BANKING EXPERIENCE THROUGH PRESTIGIOUS SUMMER INTERNSHIP
During his first three years, Maurice Bennett ’06 has established himself as one of the premier linebackers in the Patriot League. This summer, he anticipates making that same impact on Wall Street. An economics and business major and All-Patriot League First-Team linebacker, he will gain investment banking experience at a major New York City financial firm.
http://goleopards.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012105aaa.html
WILEY ’05 RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF TOP COLLEGIATE MUSICIANS IN PENNSYLVANIA
Selected to participate in county, district, and regional bands in high school and as principal clarinetist of the Youth Symphonic Orchestra of Scranton, Alyssa Wiley ’05, chemical engineering major and music minor, has now been selected for Intercollegiate Band.
OLIVER ’06 STUDIES SALT BALANCES IN HERMIT CRAB
Joseph Oliver ’06 expands his fascination with biology in current independent research overseen by mentor Charles Holliday, professor of biology.
AHENE DEVELOPS LAND POLICIES FOR MALAWI
Rexford Ahene, professor of economics and business, puts scholarship to work through policy consultation for African countries. He has also advised Botswana, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, and Ghana.
BYRNES ’05 EXAMINES HOW IMMUNE CELLS FIGHT TUMORS
In an independent study, Tim Byrnes ’05, biology major and biotechnology/bioengineering minor, is investigating the growth of rat breast tumor cells. His advisers are Robert Kurt, assistant professor of biology, and Polly Pierogivanni, associate professor of chemical engineering.
http://news.lafayette.edu/2005/01/20/tim-byrnes-05-examines-how-immune-cells-fight-tumor-cells/
BLACK HISTORY MONTH FOCUSED ON THEME “PICTURING US: THEN AND NOW”
Events include exhibitions, dance lessons, performances, student discussions, a documentary, lectures, and the popular African Market. The Portlock Black Cultural Center features exhibit of the works of James Rose (http://news.lafayette.edu/2005/01/17/portlock-black-cultural-center-exhibiting-drawings-and-prints-of-artist-james-rose/) through Feb. 26.
http://news.lafayette.edu/2005/01/27/black-history-month-will-focus-on-picturing-us-then-and-now/
MORE THAN 30 STUDENTS WILL SERVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL BREAK TRIPS
Teams are traveling to Honduras, South Carolina, Virginia, and Florida.
SPRING SPORTS TEAMS PREPARE FOR CHALLENGING SCHEDULES
Despite the cold, snowy weather that has devoured College Hill, Lafayette’s spring sports teams are hard at work in preparation for the 2005 season. Each of the Leopards’ spring squads will face a challenging schedule.
Baseball Schedule
http://www.fansonly.com/schools/lafa/sports/m-basebl/sched/lafa-m-basebl-sched.html
Men’s Golf Schedule
http://www.fansonly.com/schools/lafa/sports/m-golf/sched/lafa-m-golf-sched.html
Men’s Lacrosse Schedule
http://www.fansonly.com/schools/lafa/sports/m-lacros/sched/lafa-m-lacros-sched.html
Women’s Lacrosse Schedule
http://www.fansonly.com/schools/lafa/sports/w-lacros/sched/lafa-w-lacros-sched.html
Softball Schedule
http://www.fansonly.com/schools/lafa/sports/w-softbl/sched/lafa-w-softbl-sched.html
Men’s Tennis Schedule
http://www.fansonly.com/schools/lafa/sports/m-tennis/sched/lafa-m-tennis-sched.html
Women’s Tennis Schedule
http://www.fansonly.com/schools/lafa/sports/w-tennis/sched/lafa-w-tennis-sched.html
Track & Field Schedule
http://goleopards.collegesports.com/sports/c-track/sched/lafa-c-track-sched.html
STAUFFER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF STATE CAMPUS CRIME PREVENTION GROUP
As president of Pennsylvania’s Association of Campus Crime Prevention Practitioners, Lafayette Campus Police Officer Barry Stauffer will coordinate prevention efforts of the state’s colleges and universities.
KOZYRA ’05 INVESTIGATES MID-EUROPEAN REGION AND HELPS DESIGN 130-FOOT MURAL
Nicole Kozyra ’05 was advised by Margarete Lamb-Faffelberger, associate professor of foreign languages and literatures, in an EXCEL Scholars project and collaborated with students and Curlee Holton, professor of art, for the mural.
THIRD BOOK BY LUSCOMBE ’60 LOOKS AT NEW JERSEY BANK FAILURE
After retiring from a 37-year career as a Wall Street bond salesman, Paul Luscombe ’60 began writing books. His third book, Howard Powerless: The Rise & Fall of the Howard Savings Bank, describes the collapse of what was once the largest savings bank in New Jersey.
http://news.lafayette.edu/2004/01/19/third-book-by-luscombe-60-looks-at-new-jersey-bank-failure/
ABEL ’83 BECOMES CEO OF MANHATTAN PHARMACEUTICALS
Douglas Abel ’83, president and CEO of Tarpan Therapeutics, Inc., was appointed chief executive officer of Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in January when the companies merged. He oversees company operations and the clinical development of Manhattan’s three product candidates.
Prior to Tarpan, he was vice president, dermatology business unit, Biogen Idec., and was director of marketing for BOTOX(R), Allergan Pharmaceuticals. A chemistry graduate, he holds an M.B.A. from Temple University.
The three key products in development are a topical treatment for psoriasis; Oleoyl estrone, for the treatment of obesity; and Propofol Lingual Spray, for pre-procedural sedation.
ALUMNI WEB SITE ONLINE DISCUSSION OF BEL CANTO HOSTED BY COUNCIL OF LAFAYETTE WOMEN
The discussion of Bel Canto by Ann Patchett began Jan. 15 and will end Feb. 15. It will be followed by discussion of four other books. Post your own insights and questions and read the thoughts of alumni from all over the world. This special feature is sponsored by Council of Lafayette Women.
http://www.lafayetteexperience.com/alumni/clw/
HELP STUDENTS GAIN EXPERIENCE THROUGH INTERNSHIPS
Lafayette students are anxious to be challenged in the work environment and apply their knowledge to real-world situations. You can help by offering an internship this summer. You will gain quality candidates who bring energy and fresh ideas to your workplace. If you cannot personally host an intern, you can still be a resource for students interested in interning at your organization. Contact Rachel Nelson Moeller ’88; moellerr@lafayette.edu; (610) 330-5118. View examples of summer 2004 internships at link below.