Apr 7, 2026
Bill Nye: Engineer, educator, and entertainer
2026 Founders’ Day Speaker brought his perfect balance of education and entertainment to Lafayette
Lectures
Apr 6, 2026
Historian and author Friederike Baer to present Max Kade Distinguished Lecture
On April 15, author and historian of the American Revolution Friederike Baer will deliver this year’s Max Kade Distinguished Lecture
Feb 27, 2026
Author, Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks to deliver keynote speech at Lafayette’s 191st Commencement
One of the world’s leading experts on happiness, Brooks travels the world to teach others how to build a fulfilling life
Feb 25, 2026
Prof. Tamara Carley to deliver Jones Faculty Lecture
For the March 10 Jones Faculty Lecture, Prof. Tamara Carley will explore the young volcanoes that lie beneath retreating ice in southeastern Iceland
Feb 24, 2026
Bill Nye chosen as 2026 Founders’ Day speaker
Science educator and television personality will address the Lafayette community March 30
Feb 18, 2026
“Opportunity and Art” with Lin-Manuel Miranda
Miranda discussed the creative process, the importance of mentors, and the drive to make art
Feb 6, 2026
Astrophysicist, folklorist Moiya McTier to present John L. Hatfield ’67 Lecture
McTier will discuss her path to becoming an astrophysicist, folklorist, and science communicator
Jan 20, 2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda to deliver Jones Visiting Lecture
Creator and original star of the Broadway musical Hamilton to speak to the campus community Feb. 12
Oct 29, 2025
Caroline Séquin to deliver Jones Faculty Lecture
As keynote speaker delivering the Thomas Roy and Lura Forrest Jones Faculty Lecture, Prof. Caroline Séquin will discuss France’s use of legal and extra-legal…
Oct 13, 2025
Lafayette’s Economics Department presents Daryl Fairweather in Oct. 22 talk about her new book
Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin, will present a virtual talk on Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. in Oechsle Hall 224.