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The campus celebrates the Marquis’ birthday
On Sept. 6, the College held a huge party commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s birth.
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The party was part of the College’s yearlong celebration in recognition of the life and legacy of the man for whom it is named. Other major events include a lecture series entitled Lives of Liberty and a historical exhibit, A Son and his Adoptive Father: The Marquis de Lafayette and George Washington.
- A web site dedicated to the yearlong celebration and to the Marquis’ unique connection to the College provides information and updates.