Aug 11, 2011
New Book of Poetry by Ross Gay ’96 Reviewed in New York Times
Poets have been called “guardians of truth.” They prod the consciousness of our society, moving us toward the transcendent but also toward commitment…
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Aug 5, 2011
Megan Cassidy ’12 and Katie O’Neall ’12 Live in Venice while Restoring Some of World’s Greatest Masterpieces
Standing on the scaffolding in the Church of San Sebastiano, Megan Cassidy ’12 (Manalapan, N.J.) could literally reach up and touch ceiling canvases…
Jun 24, 2011
Artistic Expression: Students Explore Painting Methods and Techniques
Lafayette’s art department provides students with a variety of opportunities for individual expression and exploration guided by nationally and internationally…
Jun 9, 2011
Interdisciplinary Team Works to Bring Mobile Banking System to Jamaica
Not far from the well-developed and modern city of Kingston, Jamaica’s rural areas lack basic infrastructure such as paved roads and even running water…
Jun 8, 2011
Caitlyn Ische ’12 Gains Big World View as Student in Greece
If one word could sum up Caitlyn Ische’s study abroad experience in Athens it would be “opa,” a tiny word used by Greeks to convey big joy and exuberance…
Jun 3, 2011
Rachel Davidson ’13 Helps Organize International Conference on Nazi-Looted Art
Ever since elementary school, Rachel Davidson ’13 (Bethesda, Md.) has been interested in the Holocaust. Her maternal grandfather, Erwin Schwager, escaped…
May 16, 2011
Art Students Say Goodbye to Oprah Winfrey with Limited-Edition Print
When Oprah Winfrey hosted her final show May 25, Lafayette art students played a small role in saying goodbye to the media giant. The students and Curlee…
May 2, 2011
Lafayette Honors Students for Academic Excellence
Lafayette honored more than 120 students for academic excellence at the annual All-College Honors Convocation May 1, in the Williams Center for the Arts…
Apr 25, 2011
Kate Young ’96 Is Fashion Stylist for Oscar-Winning Natalie Portman
When Natalie Portman won the Academy Award for best actress in a leading role at the Oscars in February for her performance in Black Swan, her dress and…
Apr 15, 2011
Absurd Theater: Interdisciplinary, Team-Taught Course Shows Students the Social and Political Power of Art
The interdisciplinary class that students are taking this semester with Ed Kerns, Clapp Professor of Art, and Suzanne Westfall, professor of English, is…