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Public Symposium will Address 'Freedom, War and World Peace'
Renowned scholars will lecture on American foreign relations regarding the ideals of the Marquis de Lafayette April 21
04-14-2008
Award-Winning Novelist Salman Rushdie will Speak April 3
Part of Marquis de Lafayette's 250th birthday celebration, event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required
03-18-2008
Renowned Political Scientist to Discuss French Views on American Politics
William Safran will speak March 25 as part of 250th celebration
03-17-2008
Slideshow: Author Gloria Steinem Discusses the Politics of Gender
Talk was part of the Lives of Liberty lecture series
03-05-2008
Author and Feminist Activist Gloria Steinem to Speak March 4
Lecture is part of the Marquis de Lafayette's 250th Celebration
02-18-2008
Slideshow: Historian Simon Schama Discusses the End of the Slave Trade
Talk was part of the Lives of Liberty lecture series
02-14-2008
Winners Announced for the 'Marquis on the Marquee' Film Festival
Event was part of Marquis de Lafayette's 250th birthday celebration
11-27-2007
Exhibit on Marquis de Lafayette Featured in the New York Times
Many items on display are from the College's collections
11-16-2007
President Bush and President Sarkozy of France Exchange Toasts
They praise the Marquis de Lafayette
11-15-2007
President Sarkozy of France Visits the White House
For dessert, a cake honoring the 250th anniversary of the birth of the Marquis de Lafayette
11-15-2007
'Marquis on the Marquee' Film Festival to be held Nov. 14
Reception will include food, music, awards, and screening of films
11-09-2007
Campus to Celebrate French Week Nov. 12-16
Activities are part of Marquis de Lafayette's 250th birthday celebration
11-09-2007
From Riches to Revolution
Author and journalist Ron Chernow will deliver the second talk in the Lives of Liberty Series Oct. 19
10-17-2007
Podcast: Lafayette and Slavery
Lecture by Marquis scholar Robert Rhodes Crout was part of 250th celebration
10-13-2007
Ron Chernow Will Deliver Next "Lives of Liberty" Lecture Oct. 19
Topic is Hamilton, Washington, and America's birth
10-12-2007
Watch 'Tempo' Segment on Marquis' 250th Celebration
PBS camera crew spent two days on campus filming the 250th birthday party
10-10-2007
Skillman Library Commemorates the Fight to End Slavery Oct. 11
Events include a lecture by Marquis scholar Robert Rhodes Crout, a historical re-enactment, and the opening of the For Captive Africa exhibit
10-08-2007
Family Weekend Continues the Celebration of the Marquis' Birthday
Exhibits, lectures, and dinners are planned Oct. 26-28
10-05-2007
Penn State Professor Sylvia Neely Will Lecture on Lafayette and the French Monarchy Nov. 7
Talk is part of the Marquis' 250th anniversary celebration
09-24-2007
Washington, D.C. Symposium Focuses on the Marquis de Lafayette Sept. 26-27
Lloyd Kramer and Sylvia Neely serve as panelists
09-18-2007
Podcast: Marquis de Lafayette Turns 250
The campus celebrates the Marquis' birthday
09-13-2007
'Lafayette, We Are Here'
Skillman Library Exhibit Connects the Marquis and World War I
09-11-2007
Media Coverage of the 250th Celebration
More than a dozen media outlets have featured the College and the Marquis
09-11-2007
Marquis Historian Lloyd Kramer Discusses 'Lafayette's Historical Legacy'
Author presented the John L. Hatfield '67 Lecture as part of the Marquis' 250th birthday celebration
09-10-2007
New "Home" for Daniel Chester French Statue of Lafayette
Plaza opens for 250th birthday celebration
09-07-2007
A Day of History and Entertainment
Emanuel Santa-Donato '10 writes about his experience during the Marquis' 250th birthday party
09-07-2007
An Unforgettable Event
Sarah Reddan '09 recounts her experiences planning and participating in the Marquis' 250th birthday party
09-07-2007
Happy Birthday Lafayette!
Thousands of students, faculty, and friends turn out for the Marquis' 250th celebration
09-06-2007
A Son and his Adoptive Father Exhibit Opens to Rave Reviews
Historical exhibition will run through Oct. 28 in the Williams Center gallery
09-06-2007
State Historical Marker Unveiled in Center Square
Marker commemorates the founding and naming of Lafayette College
09-06-2007
David McCullough Kicks-Off 250th Celebration
'France is truly hallowed ground for we Americans, and let us always remember it'
09-06-2007
It's in the Mail: Historian Comes to Know Lafayette
Lloyd Kramer, author of the award-winning book Lafayette in Two Worlds, will speak on "Lafayette's Historical Legacy: Politics, Culture, and the Modern World" 4:10 p.m. Thursday in the Williams Center
09-05-2007
Marquis and 250th Celebration Highlighted in Numerous Media Outlets
Articles appeared today in Agency France Press and the Philadelphia Inquirer
09-02-2007
Podcast: President Weiss and Diane Shaw Discuss 250th Celebration
Live interview aired on WDIY 88.1 FM
09-01-2007
Students Contribute to Marquis' 250th Birthday Celebration Sept. 6
Several students helped in the planning process and will participate in the day's events
08-31-2007
Soprano Julianne Baird and Philomel Present Lafayette's 250th Birthday Concert Sept. 7
Baird will also speak about the music of 18th century France during brown bag lecture
08-30-2007
State Historical Marker in Downtown Easton Will Commemorate College's Founding
Sept. 6 dedication will be part of Marquis de Lafayette's 250th birthday celebration
08-30-2007
An Old-Fashioned Dance Party
Students can take part in contra dancing during Lafayette's birthday celebration Sept. 6
08-30-2007
French Club Toasts the Marquis for the 250th Celebration
Le Cercle Francais seeks to foster good relations with the country and culture it loves
08-29-2007
The Marquis de Lafayette's Aide-de-Camp
Jason Lowcher '10 takes part in the 250th celebration
08-29-2007
David McCullough to Deliver Keynote Address in Lives of Liberty Series Sept. 5
Lecture is part of the College's celebration of Marquis' 250th birthday
08-28-2007
Experimental Printmaking Institute Celebrates the Marquis' 250th Anniversary
Hot off the press, "Doorway to Opportunity" exemplifies the mission of the Marquis and the College
08-28-2007
Marquis Scholar David A. Clary Delivers Convocation Address
Lecture focuses on relationship between the Marquis and George Washington
08-24-2007
A Meal Fit for the Marquis
250th Anniversary All College Dinner combines the best of Colonial fare and French cuisine
08-23-2007
Diane Windham Shaw Discusses 'Lafayette in Philadelphia' Sept. 18
Lecture is part of the Son and his Adoptive Father exhibit
08-21-2007
A Son and his Adoptive Father Exhibit Opens Sept. 6
Historical exhibit is centerpiece of College's celebration of Marquis' 250th birthday
08-16-2007
Boston Lawyer Translates Personal Journal of Marquis de Lafayette's Secretary
New book is available at College bookstore as part of Lafayette's 250th Celebration
08-14-2007
Marquis de Lafayette Historian David Clary will Deliver Convocation Address
Event kicks off the school year and the 250th celebration
08-10-2007
Marquis Birthday Celebration Packed with Living History
Re-enactment group transports visitors back to the Revolutionary War era
08-10-2007
National Public Radio Spotlights Lafayette's Summer Reading Program for Incoming Students
Connection to 250th anniversary and value of liberal arts education discussed on "Here and Now"
08-09-2007
Bringing the Marquis to Life
Historical interpreter will portray Lafayette during 250th Birthday Celebration Sept. 6
08-08-2007
General Lafayette Inn Will Host Birthday Celebration for the Marquis
Alumni, families invited to attend Sept. 6 event held by Chris Leonard '90
08-07-2007
Lafayette and Slavery
Marquis de Lafayette embraced a lifelong commitment to freedom for all men
08-03-2007
The Marquis and the College Featured in New York Times
Article focuses on the replica of the ship Hermione, which took the Marquis de Lafayette to America in 1780
08-01-2007
College Celebrates Marquis de Lafayette's 250th Birthday Sept. 6
Party features food, music, Revolutionary War re-enactors, and the Marquis himself
07-31-2007
Gloria Steinem and Salman Rushdie to Speak as Part of Marquis de Lafayette Celebration
They are on the slate for spring Lives of Liberty lecture series
07-30-2007
Philadelphia Weekend Will Honor Marquis' Birthday Sept. 8-9
Schedule includes tours, lectures, meals, and battlefield visit
Framed Commemorative Envelopes Honoring Marquis de Lafayette Available
Collection was stamped and postmarked on 200th anniversary of his birth in 1957
07-26-2007
Class of 2011 Summer Reading Spotlights 250th Anniversary
John Stuart Mill's On Liberty reflects the ideals of Marquis de Lafayette
07-24-2007
Marquis de Lafayette Scholar Robert Crout Will Present Lecture Oct. 11
College of Charleston professor's talk is part of 250th celebration
06-28-2007
Art of Marquis de Lafayette's Era on Display This Fall
Poster exhibition will be in Foreign Languages and Literatures Resource Center
06-27-2007
New Multimedia Content Highlights the Marquis de Lafayette
Video can be viewed on College web site
06-25-2007
French Professor Elisabeth Liris Will Discuss Marquis de Lafayette's Role in French Revolution
Her visit is part of College's yearlong celebration of the 250th anniversary of Marquis' birthday
06-11-2007
Harlow Giles Unger Will Celebrate Marquis de Lafayette's 250th Birthday with Students
Veteran journalist, broadcaster, educator, and historian will talk with anthropology and sociology students, Reeder Fellows, and McKelvy Scholars
06-05-2007
House of Representatives Honors Marquis de Lafayette
Rep. Charlie Dent says, "I know that the Marquis would be pleased to have his name associated with such a fine institution."
05-24-2007
Hermès Produces Commemorative Scarf for Marquis' 250th Birthday
Tracy A. Hart '77 helped bring the project to fruition
05-10-2007
Film Festival Will Celebrate the Ideals of the Marquis de Lafayette
Submissions will be accepted from any college or secondary school student
04-16-2007
Historian Simon Schama Will Speak as Part of Marquis de Lafayette Celebration
Lecture will complete fall slate for "Lives of Liberty" series
02-21-2007
College Plans Yearlong Celebration of the Marquis de Lafayette's 250th Birthday
Major events include lecture series, historical exhibit, and birthday party
02-09-2007
Lafayette Partners with Mount Vernon Museum
College is primary lender for exhibit featuring the Marquis de Lafayette and George Washington
11-21-2006
 
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