Dr. Ronald May ’58 hadn’t been back to campus since his graduation, but he decided to return for his 50th reunion. He had such a wonderful time with his classmates that he and his wife, Judy, signed up for the Alumni Travel Program’s trip to Tuscany that fall. It was such a blast that the Mays also are going on our alumni trip to France in May. Stories like the Mays’ reconnection with Lafayette are part of every Reunion Weekend, where good times and nostalgia are in abundance. Come back to the place where you spent perhaps the most formative years of your life and relive those days with the people who shared them with you. From Reunion College to the annual parade to class socials and many more events, we have a lot on tap for you to enjoy while you catch up with old friends and make new ones. Reunion Weekend is June 4-6, and you can learn all about it and register online at the Reunion web site.Another special event that brings alumni together is Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Day of Service on April 17. Many regional chapters are working on service projects to make a difference in their communities. Join the effort and get involved. To learn more, please visit the Lafapalooza webpage.
Sincerely,
Sherri Jones
Director of Alumni Affairs
IN THE NATIONAL LIMELIGHT
Ting Chiu ’11 Receives Fellowship for National Public Policy Program at Princeton
Her work with “the empowering nature of language” will help prepare her for a career in policymaking.
Skip Wilkins Releases New Jazz Album with International Quintet
The pianist teaches and mentors students as associate professor of music.
Three Students Earn Gold Medals at Forensics State Championship
The Lafayette team will defend its national title next month.
Students Present Research at National Math Conference in San Francisco
Their work resulted from an eight-week summer program hosted by Lafayette and funded by the National Science Foundation.
AN ACADEMIC POWERHOUSE
Helping New Orleans Rebuild
Students and faculty continue their work with residents to redevelop the Lower Ninth Ward as the first carbon-neutral community in the country.
A New Appreciation for Modern Art
Miriam Rosenhaus ’12 writes about her photography collaboration with Prof. Karina Skvirsky.
Michelle Mendoza ’11 Studies the Geologic History of Hawaii
The chemical engineering major writes about studying lava flows and waterfalls in a faculty-led interim session course.
ALUMNI AND PARENTS NEWS
Film Based on Novel by Jay Parini ’70 Nominated for Two Academy Awards
Helen Mirren is up for best actress and Christopher Plummer for best supporting actor for their roles in The Last Station.
Giving Students a Career Edge
Alumni provided networking experience at events in New York and Philadelphia.
Ears To You, Ladies!
Ruth Gilbert Crane ’93 writes about fighting cancer and founding a program to encourage others.
Ramus Family Tackles Poverty in Honduras
Dan ’82, wife Kay ’82, and sister Diane ’78 bring necessities and education to an isolated town.
AROUND CAMPUS
Lafayette Celebrates 175th Commencement May 22
Go online to see the schedule and information on tickets, parking, photos, Baccalaureate, and more.
Photo Gallery: Is Pluto a Planet?
Noted astrophysicist and PBS host Neil deGrasse Tyson gave a lecture and met with students and faculty.
Campus Responds to Disaster in Haiti
Fundraisers, discussion forums, and a possible service trip.
Working Group to Study Greek Life
A panel of trustees, faculty, students, alumni, and staff will examine how fraternities and sororities can best contribute to the College’s future.
ATHLETICS
Fran O’Hanlon Named Patriot League Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year
He’s received the honor three times; Jared Mintz ’11 and Ryan Willen ’12 earned all-league recognition.
Michael Gruner ’10 Earns Academic All-District Distinction
The basketball guard is majoring in economics and business.
Spotted on Campus With…James Murphy ’10
He discusses varsity tennis, his senior thesis on Bethlehem Steel, and more.