Jun 7, 2011
Professor Michelle Geoffrion-Vinci Named Spanish Teacher of the Year
Michelle Geoffrion-Vinci did not always want to be a teacher. “When I started college, I majored in economics and Spanish with the idea of becoming some…
Faculty and Staff
Jun 3, 2011
Roxanne Lalande Brings Barbed Wit and Elegant Prose of French Literature to Life
With a single witticism, any who dared overstep the bounds of conformity were summarily cast back to their proper place in society. A withering comment…
Jun 3, 2011
Math Professor Gary Gordon Helps Students Break Down Complex Problems
If given the choice offered to Neo in The Matrix, Gary Gordon, professor of mathematics, would likely choose the blue pill. He appreciates a finely constructed…
May 24, 2011
Matthew Hyde Appointed Director of Admissions
Matthew Hyde, associate director of admissions at Tufts University, has been appointed director of admissions at Lafayette. “I am pleased that Matt Hyde…
May 23, 2011
Bob VanBlargan Receives Merit Award at International SunGuard Summit
Bob VanBlargan, manager of advancement information systems, received the Merit Award for Commons Community Leadership and Impact at the annual SunGuard…
May 21, 2011
Faculty and Staff Saluted for Distinguished Teaching, Scholarship, and Service at Annual Awards Banquet
Outstanding professors and other members of the Lafayette community were honored tonight for distinguished teaching, scholarly research, and service to…
May 18, 2011
Retiring Professors William Collins and Ann McGillicuddy-DeLisi Elected to Emeritus Status
Retiring faculty members William J. Collins, associate professor of computer science, and Ann V. McGillicuddy-DeLisi, Marshall R. Metzgar Professor of…
May 13, 2011
Professor David Nice’s Research Expands Knowledge of the Universe
For David Nice, associate professor of physics, passion for his field came naturally. “I’ve always been interested in how things work and physics is…
May 13, 2011
Music Professor Skip Wilkins Releases Two New Jazz Albums
As Skip Wilkins, associate professor of music, was preparing to leave for Brooklyn to record a new album, After, with bassist Scott Lee and drummer Jeff…
May 13, 2011
The Meyner Center’s Broad Impact Touches the Campus, Nation, and World
A Nobel Prize winner. A new police chief. Former residents of a low-income housing complex. Hundreds of academics and practitioners worldwide, committed…