Mar 30, 2022
Upcoming lecture: Why you should love magnets
On April 14, Prof. Zoe Boekelheide will share the surprising properties of magnetism that arise in her research and their applications in modern technology…
Lectures
Mar 28, 2022
Holden Thorp, editor-in-chief of the Science family of journals, to speak at Lafayette
Chemist will speak about science in the pandemic, entrepreneurship, and higher education April 7 in Colton Chapel; event is free and open to the public…
Feb 25, 2022
Upcoming lecture: blending art with activism to drive change
Ahead of acclaimed author Valeria Luiselli's March 31 lecture, Lafayette is hosting a film series on migration and a book discussion on two of Luiselli’s…
Feb 23, 2022
Upcoming lecture: Solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Political scientist Alan Dowty, one of the most authoritative people in the field of Middle East politics, will speak to the College community virtually…
Feb 23, 2022
Upcoming lecture: developing race skills
On March 29, social psychologists will deliver a lecture on understanding what race truly is and how we can effectively function in a racially diverse…
Dec 2, 2021
Astronaut and NFL Draftee Shares Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances
Leland Melvin shares personal stories about persevering, staying the course, and reaching deep within himself during challenging times.
Nov 14, 2021
The Evolution of Global Cities: Past, Present, and Future
Sociologist Saskia Sassen will discuss how urban areas have evolved, and what cities might look like in a post-COVID world during Nov. 18 virtual lecture…
Nov 5, 2021
Former NASA Astronaut and NFL Draftee to Speak at Lafayette
Leland Melvin will share stories from his rewarding, adventurous career and how grit, grace, and empathy have helped overcome challenges.
Oct 25, 2021
Upcoming Lecture: How Data Informs Decision-Making
Prof. Trent Gaugler will present “A Random Walk through Applied Statistics” Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Oct 17, 2021
Upcoming Lecture: Railroads, Internet, and Structural Racism
An Oct. 22 talk by Lafayette Profs. Jenn Rossmann and Benjamin Cohen will explore the resemblance, resonance, and racism that connect the internet to railroads…