Sep 13, 2011
Lafayette Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The theme of this year’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, running Sept. 15-Oct. 17, will be “Sin Fronteras (without borders).” “The planning…
Diversity
Aug 22, 2011
Reco Collins ’05 Recognized for Service, Leadership
With the same energy and commitment he demonstrated as a Lafayette student, Reco Collins ’05 is making a difference as an involved community member,…
Aug 17, 2011
DeMark Bowman ’12 Mentors Teens at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
“As a philosophy major it’s hard to say what got me here; however, I chose my major because it has a little bit of everything mixed into one,” says…
Aug 11, 2011
New Book of Poetry by Ross Gay ’96 Reviewed in New York Times
Poets have been called “guardians of truth.” They prod the consciousness of our society, moving us toward the transcendent but also toward commitment…
Aug 5, 2011
Charnelle Pinkett ’13 Has Her Finger on the Pulse at Comedy Central in New York City
By Michele Tallarita ’12 Not many people can say their summer internship involved a “Lady Gaga scare.” “She happened to be on a radio show that’s…
Aug 5, 2011
Initiative to Grow the Faculty Will Position Lafayette as a Premier Liberal Arts Institution
When President Daniel H. Weiss unveiled the College’s strategic plan in the fall of 2007, he said it was designed “to secure a place for Lafayette…
Jul 25, 2011
My Town, My County: Todd Turner ’89 Thrives on Local Government Service
In Prince George’s County, Maryland, Todd M. Turner ’89 is the county’s legislative officer. He is also serving his third term on city council in…
Jul 21, 2011
Caine Scholars Award Winner Luke Calvano ’12 Explores Economics on a Global Scale
This summer, Luke Calvano ’12 is using the knowledge he’s gained in economics and policy to advise businesses in the U.S. and abroad. He’s working…
Jun 3, 2011
Alison Finn ’12 Receives Fellowship from U.S. Department of Education to Study Arabic this Summer
Alison Finn ’12 (Oswego, N.Y.) has always been interested in religious history, but after the events of Sept. 11, she was confused by media portrayals…
Jun 3, 2011
Ripple Effect Helps H.O.L.A. Floor Promote Diversity through Educational and Fun Campus Events
Mechanical engineering major Premraj Deoraj ’12 likes to think of his floor in Ramer Hall as a small pond leading into the larger ocean of the campus…