Mar 18, 2016
NEH Chairman William Adams to Speak at Commencement May 21
William D. Adams, chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, will be the featured speaker at Lafayette’s 181st Commencement Saturday, May 21…
Philosophy
Sep 9, 2015
Connecting Population Dots
How important was the women’s and gender studies (WGS) major to Alexandra Behette ’13? Very. “If I didn’t take WGS courses, I would not be able…
Jul 22, 2015
The Break that Truly Refreshes
The second-grader hesitated, then, prompted by two Lafayette students leading the class, leaped to a corner of his classroom, yelling “west!” Another…
Jul 22, 2015
Exploring Immigration and Cybersecurity
It is one thing to read about the dangerous, often deadly, journey many immigrants take to the U.S. It is another when Alexis Onelio looks you in the eye…
Jun 7, 2015
Reunion 2015: From Start to Energetic End
Hundreds of alumni descended on campus June 5-7 to celebrate Reunion Weekend with their classmates. Graduates and their families enjoyed the annual parade…
May 9, 2012
Philosophy Program Develops Well-Prepared Students for Law School and Careers
Like many philosophy majors, Jamie Flaherty ’12 (Harvard, Mass.) didn’t know she wanted to be one until she took a class, Philosophy 102, Basic Social…
Jan 4, 2010
Students Learn the Philosophy Behind Mathematics
Interdisciplinary course was taught by Joe Shieber, assistant professor of philosophy, and Lorenzo Traldi, Metzgar Professor of Mathematics A new team-taught…
Apr 15, 2008
Students Will Present Research at New England Undergraduate Philosophy Conference
Joellen Cope ’08 and Margaret Schierberl ’10 will travel to Providence College April 19 By Carrie Pasternak ’08 Joellen Cope ’08 (Dillsburg, Pa…
Sep 26, 2006
National Philosophy Conference Coming to Lafayette Oct. 13-15
The Mind, Body & Realization Conference will be held on campus Friday, Oct. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 15. There are 12 presenters from universities across…
Apr 11, 2006
Senior Philosophy Majors Will Explore Variety of Options After Graduation
This year’s seniors graduating with a major in philosophy have a variety of plans for life after Lafayette. The students credit the philosophy program…