Jan 7, 2011
Accomplished Writer Lee Upton Uses Her Passion to Inspire Students
Within the rollicking pages of her next book, Swallowing the Sea: On Writing & Ambition, Boredom, Purity & Secrecy, Lee Upton asserts that “writing is…
News and Features
Jan 7, 2011
Dramatic Flair: Daniel Ricken ’12 Directs a Musical and Will Study Theater in London
At the age of 11, Daniel Ricken ’12 (Woodbury, N.Y.) was asked to participate in a play during summer camp. His passion for theater was stoked — a passion…
Jan 6, 2011
John McKnight Is Named Associate Dean and Director of Intercultural Development
In January, John McKnight, associate dean of the College and class dean for first-year and second-year students, took on a new position. He is now associate…
Jan 5, 2011
Brandon Cochenour ’03 Develops Underwater Laser-Radar Systems
By Matt Sinclair ’90 The effect is so commonplace that it’s easy to miss its significance: Drive on a foggy night, switch on the high beams, and see…
Jan 3, 2011
Economic Empowerment and Global Learning Project Featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education
A feature-length article in The Chronicle of Higher Education highlights the multidisciplinary approach Lafayette’s Economic Empowerment and Global Learning…
Jan 3, 2011
Community Service Is Important for Students
Lafayette President Daniel H. Weiss wrote the following article that was published in the Morning Call newspaper Jan. 3, 2011. On a Saturday in early December…
Dec 23, 2010
Kerry Myers Honored by NAACP and Pa. House of Representatives for Community Service
Thirty-odd years ago, Kerry Myers’ father, John, was honored by the Easton chapter of the NAACP in recognition of his longtime service to the Easton…
Dec 22, 2010
Expert Surgeon Nancy Shumeyko ’80 Receives Award and Mentors Students
By Dan Edelen When gynecologic surgeon Nancy Keller Shumeyko ’80 stands before her med students at SUNY-Binghamton Clinical Campus and delivers 23 years…
Dec 20, 2010
Mark Goldstone ’81 on the Front Line for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repealed by Senate Dec. 18
By Kate Helm Don’t expect to see attorney Mark Goldstone ’81 chained to the White House fence anytime soon. But do expect him to be standing side-by-side…
Dec 17, 2010
Technology Clinic Brings Students Together to Solve Real-World Problems
After he graduates, Chris Kelly ’13 (Boyertown, Pa.) plans to work in the field of environmental politics. A double major in geology and international…