Landis Center for Community Engagement honored volunteers across campus and throughout Easton at the center’s annual awards ceremony April 9.
Jodi Fowler, associate director of civic leadership for Landis, says the individuals honored through these awards, along with the entire Landis community, exemplify what meaningful community engagement truly looks like.
“They bring empathy, intention, and a strong sense of collaboration and reciprocity to everything they do, strengthening both our programs and our connections with the Easton community,” Fowler says. “They lead with confidence, show up with positivity, and approach this work with genuine joy.”
“Their efforts are purposeful and thoughtful, and even if the full impact isn’t always visible right away, it leaves a lasting mark on our community.”
The award not only recognizes graduating seniors, but also students who held a leadership role in the 2025-26 school year, along with community partners.
This award is given annually to a senior(s) who has/have been most committed to engagement and the residents of the Easton Area Community.
Christopher Byrnes ’26This award is given annually to a senior who exemplifies the ideals of academic achievement and intellectual curiosity, personal engagement in the community, and a commitment to making the world a better place.
This award recognizes a first-year student who has demonstrated significant commitment to community engagement activities through participation in Landis Center programs.
Haley J. O’Shea ’26This award recognizes a senior who demonstrates sustained commitment to community engagement activities through participation and leadership in multiple community-engaged programs.
This award is given annually to a senior who has made significant contributions to the community through course projects, an honors thesis, EXCEL Scholar work, and other forms of academic community engagement.
Kim Checkeye and Erin Roman, ProJeCt of Easton This award recognizes strong community partners for their outstanding collaboration with Lafayette College students and staff. These recipients demonstrate a high level of commitment to community-based learning by providing meaningful student experiences and mutually beneficial outcomes.
This award honors a faculty member who has shown dedication to implementing best practices in academic community engagement.
This award recognizes a tenured faculty member who has provided Lafayette students with innovative and transformative learning experiences by engaging them in projects that address community-identified needs.
