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.
Lectures
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…
Oct 5, 2021
Discussing Student Access and Success
Stanford University's Eric Bettinger talked with President Hurd about turning barriers to higher education into bridges. Video is available.
Sep 28, 2021
Stanford University’s Eric Bettinger to Deliver Inauguration Week Lecture
Eric Bettinger joins Lafayette's Inauguration Week with a lecture that will be livestreamed from Colton Chapel 7:30 p.m. Wed. Sept. 29.
Sep 18, 2021
Award-Winning Scientist to Speak at Lafayette
Science communicator Ainissa Ramirez will share expertise with Lafayette community Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. The event is hybrid, free, and open to the public…
Jun 10, 2021
Rethinking Sexual Orientation
In their final lecture of the academic year, Louise M. Olmsted Fellow for Ethics Matthew Andler explored new, more inclusive ways to think about sexual…
May 6, 2021
Considering the Cost of Human Impact and Complacency
Acclaimed nature writer Robert Macfarlane shares insights about his research, writing, and extreme explorations with Lafayette students.