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Jan 22, 2020

The Darker Side of Light

Prof. Jeremy Zallen explores the human costs of creating artificial light in his first book, American Lucifers: The Dark History of Artificial Light, 1750-1865…

Dec 22, 2019

Musical Chairs: Bob Weiner

Bob Weiner, Jones Professor of History, talks about his endowed chair, his favorite song, teaching at Lafayette, and more.

Oct 22, 2019

On the Road with Donald L. Miller

Acclaimed author and historian Donald L. Miller takes his new book Vicksburg on a speaker's tour. Here are the dates and locations.

Sep 25, 2019

Caroline Séquin

Assistant professor of history Ph.D., history, University of Chicago

Aug 7, 2019

National Book Lovers Day

By Kathleen Parrish  National Book Lovers Day is your excuse to find your favorite reading spot and devote Friday to enjoying a good book. Here are some…

Aug 6, 2019

Expert Commentary: Revoking Kashmir’s Special Status in India

Hafsa Kanjwal, assistant professor of history, wrote an opinion piece for The Washington Post about India’s occupation of Kashmir in response to a recent…

Jul 29, 2019

Radio Interview with Prof. Bob Weiner Airs Thursday

Bob Weiner, Jones Professor of History and Jewish chaplain, is scheduled to appear on “Lehigh Valley Discourse” Thursday at 6 p.m. on WDIY 88.1 FM…

Jul 23, 2019

Celebrating Heritage Day

Easton held its annual Heritage Day on July 14. The celebration marks the fact that at noon July 8, 1776, Easton was one of three places where the Declaration…

May 14, 2019

Paying Tribute

The Lafayette community packed the Farinon Center's Marlo Room to pay tribute to Prof. Bob Weiner, Thomas Roy and Lura Forrest Jones Professor of History…

Apr 24, 2019

The How and Why of Bill Wagner ’89

By Stephen Wilson Not everyone would be confident enough to start a discussion in a room full of guests, half of whom are football players, by admitting…

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