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Lafayette Magazine Fall 2011


Gorbachev Captivates

More than 3,600 gather to hear world leader’s lecture as launch of the College’s new global education initiative.
by Geoff Gehman ’80 | photography by Chuck Zovko

Study Abroad Times Two

Crossing disciplinary boundaries doubles the transformative experience of global education.
by Dawn Thren

Beyond Biology

New health and life sciences minor enables students to transcend disciplinary boundaries to solve complex problems.
by Jill Spotz | photography by Chuck Zovko

A prototype of a portable light that would be powered by water current is tested by Thomas Benjamin ’12 (right) and Elliott Mitchell-Colgan ’12. Their goal is to develop small hydroelectric power systems for use during storm-related power outages.

Grand Challenges for Engineering

Students combine engineering and liberal arts perspectives for a unique approach to this national program.
by Kate Helm | photography by Luke Wynne

Friendly, Foreign Soil

Former Leopards expand their global experience and stay involved with their first love.
by David Hein

PUBLISHER AND VICE PRESIDENT
Robert J. Massa
massar@lafayette.edu
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Roger B. Clow
clowr@lafayette.edu
EDITOR
Stevie O. Daniels
danielss@lafayette.edu
DESIGN DIRECTOR
Donna M. Kneule
kneuled@lafayette.edu
CLASS NOTES LAYOUT ARTIST
Gayle F. Hendricks
Lafayette Magazine is published three times a year for alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of Lafayette College by the Communications Division, Feather House, Easton, PA 18042. lafayettemagazine@lafayette.edu