Congratulations to the graduates of the Class of 2010! Visit the Lafayette web site for Commencement video, audio, photos, and articles.
If you haven’t registered online for Reunion Weekend, June 4-6, you can still sign up on site. Check out the Reunion web site and you’ll see why you can’t miss out on this exciting weekend.
Ready for summer? How about returning to the classroom for three days in July? Registration ends soon for our inaugural Alumni Summer College. Visit the web site for more details and to register.
Enjoy your summer and we hope to see you on campus soon!
Sincerely,
Sherri Jones
Director of Alumni Affairs
IN THE NATIONAL LIMELIGHT
Professor Don Miller Collaborates with International Sculptor on WWII Exhibit at Arlington National Cemetery
It will premiere at Memorial Day ceremonies in Washington, D.C.
Students, Young Alumni Earn National Honors
Recent awards include a Goldwater Scholarship, three National Science Foundation Fellowships, two Fulbright grants, and an NCAA Scholarship.
Forensics Society Places Second in Debate and in Speech at National Tournament
James Hilbert ’11 finishes second in the nation in debate.
College Receives $590,000 Grant to Launch New Scholarship Program
The National Science Foundation funds will increase student diversity in computer science and engineering.
20 Students Invited to Present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research
They represent majors in all four of the College’s academic divisions.
AN ACADEMIC POWERHOUSE
Athletics Program Leads Patriot League in Academic Performance
Sixteen Leopard teams achieved a high NCAA Academic Progress Report.
Fostering Community Renewal in New Orleans
Students and faculty are working to convert an abandoned school into a community arts center.
Photo Gallery: Making a Big Impact in Honduras
Students collaborate with residents on water and economic projects.
Empowering Artistic Visions
Annual fellowships will help students undertake creative projects and spread the arts on campus.
ALUMNI AND PARENTS NEWS
Vicki Salemi ’95 Discusses New Book on ABC News NOW
She’s the author of Big Career in the Big City: Land a Job and Get a Life in New York.
George Jarden ’58 Brings Gilbert and Sullivan to Life
He wrote and performs a one-man show featuring 75 characters.
Coming to the Rescue
How an alumni family is working to preserve the biological diversity of Armenia.
Letters from Verdun
A book presents correspondence from WWI ambulance driver Avery Royce Wolfe ’20.
Yearbook Orders
The deadline to order the Mélange is May 30. Order at www.smart-pay.com or call 1-800-853-1337. Copies will only be printed to fulfill the orders received.
Family Weekend
The theme of Family Weekend 2010, set for Oct. 1-3, will be “The Time of Your LAF” (Lafayette Activities Forum). The schedule will be posted in July on the Parents web site.
AROUND CAMPUS
Many Cultures, One Voice
Images from the International Students Association’s Extravaganza Grand Finale.
Students Host Fourth Annual Youth Empowerment Day
Children visited for games, performances, workshops, food, and inspiration.
Photo Gallery: Lafapalooza
More than 100 students, faculty, and staff served in the Easton area. Alumni also volunteered in their communities.
Photo Gallery: A Cappella Alfresco
Campus vocal groups gave a spring concert.
ATHLETICS
Men’s Golf Team Wins Patriot League Championship
The Leopards advanced to NCAA Regionals and Rob Robertson ’12 earned the league’s Individual Championship.
Men’s Lacrosse Program Honored by Patriot League
Terry Mangan has been named Coach of the Year and Steve Serling ’10 is Offensive Player of the Year.
Dianne Nolan Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach
She brings more than 35 years of experience and 500 career wins.
Rookie Sensation
Addie Godfrey ’13 has been named the Patriot League Women’s Lacrosse Rookie of the Year.