Inaugural Lafayette v Lehigh Golf Tournament 10/4/2010

Register today!
The Greater Boston Chapter of the Lafayette Alumni Association
cordially invites you to attend the inaugural Lafayette-Lehigh golf tournament!

Join us for what’s sure to be a fun, memorable afternoon at Charter Oak Country Club, one of the premier private golf clubs in the Boston region. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with Lafayette alumni while enjoying some friendly competition with our friends at Lehigh.

Monday, October 4, 2010
11:30 AM – Shotgun start Scramble format (lunch provided)
5:30 PM – Hors d’oeuvres & buffet dinner

Charter Oak Country Club
15 Brent Drive
Hudson, MA 01749

$140 per golfer
This includes green fees, golf cart, lunch, and dinner.

Please click here to register online.

We encourage you to bring your family and friends regardless of golfing ability. Our event coordinators will match up any singles to round out the foursomes for the scramble format.
Kindly RSVP no later than September 20.

Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Affairs, alumni@lafayette.edu, (610) 330-5040,
or (800) LAFAYETTE (outside PA).

We hope to see you Oct. 4! The winning alumni chapter will take home a trophy!
GO LAFAYETTE!

2010 Faculty Reception Reminder

Reminder that the Boston Alumni Chapter will be hosting a reception with Professor Jamila Bookwala on April 7th. We apologize for the incorrect registration link found in an earlier post. Go here to register!
Wednesday, April 7
6:30 – 8:30 PM
The Greater Boston Chapter of the Lafayette Alumni Association cordially invites you to attend a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception featuring Jamila Bookwala, associate professor of psychology. Prof. Bookwala, whose breakthrough research has recently appeared in media outlets around the world, will discuss her findings concerning the link between personal relationships and health during adulthood. Learn more about her research here.

6:30 PM – Cocktail reception with passed hors d’oeuvres
7:30 PM – Presentation and Q&A with Prof. Bookwala

Doubletree Guest Suites Boston
400 Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA 02134

Cost: $30 per person

Click here for more information and to register!

Lafapalooza April 17, 2010

Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Day of Service

Looking for a way to celebrate Spring and get together with fellow Lafayette alumni in your community? Join Lafayette alumni, students, faculty, and friends across the country for Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Day of Service on April 17, 2010.

Check out what’s planned for the Greater Boston Area!

* Project name: Zoo New England – Franklin Park Zoo Site
* Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
* Description: Volunteers will work on various horticulture and landscaping projects. We will assist in the preparation, installation, and maintenance of the landscape at Zoo New England.
* Event chair: Allison Campbell ’05

Click here for more information and to register early and receive a Lafayette t-shirt!

4/7/10 Boston Reception with Professor Bookwala

Wednesday, April 7
6:30 – 8:30 PM
The Greater Boston Chapter of the Lafayette Alumni Association cordially invites you to attend a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception featuring Jamila Bookwala, associate professor of psychology. Prof. Bookwala, whose breakthrough research has recently appeared in media outlets around the world, will discuss her findings concerning the link between personal relationships and health during adulthood. Learn more about her research here.

6:30 PM – Cocktail reception with passed hors d’oeuvres
7:30 PM – Presentation and Q&A with Prof. Bookwala

Doubletree Guest Suites Boston
400 Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA 02134

Cost: $30 per person

Click here for more information and to register!

Lafayette-Lehigh Telecast @ The Harp

A reminder that we are hosting our annual Lafayette-Lehigh Telecast at the Harp this Saturday. We encourage people to register at Lafayette’s Alumni Connections website.

The Harp is located across the street from TD Bank Garden right next to North Station.

The game starts at 12:30. Go ‘Pards!

Lafayette @ Harvard 10/17 2009

Lafayette plays Harvard on 10/17 at Harvard Stadium. The Chapter is planning a tailgate. Harvard usually puts us in the northern corner of the parking lot. Check back next week for details including location and directions.

Harvard Stadium Google Maps Location.

Class of 2013 Welcoming Picnic

Bill & Laura Murphy (parents of Sean Murphy ’11) are hosting a welcoming reception for incoming students on Saturday, August 15th at their home in Stoughton, MA. Check back for additional details as we finalize the plans.

Red Sox Game Tuesday July 28, 2009

Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland A’s
Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Join Lafayette alumni, parents, and friends for the
Greater Boston Alumni Chapter’s annual Red Sox baseball outing.

5:00pm Casual reception
Boston University
African Presidential Archives & Research Center
141 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-5452
*Near the Kenmore Square T-Stop

7:10pm First pitch

Price $45 per person (includes ticket & pre-game reception)

TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE PRE-GAME RECEPTION

Kindly RSVP to Frank Campbell ’74, (617) 262-1797, fcampbelljr@yahoo.com by July 17.

HURRY, TICKETS ARE LIMITED!

SEND RESERVATIONS WITH PAYMENT BY JULY 17

Make checks payable to Lafayette College Greater Boston Chapter
and mail to:
Frank Campbell ’74
231 Commonwealth Ave, #3
Boston, MA 02116

Patriot League Trivia 4/23/09

Represent Lafayette in an all out Patriot League trivia brawl!

Here are the details:

* Date: Thursday, April 23
* Time: Gather 6:30 to 7:30, Stump Trivia from 7:30 to 9:00 pm
* Location: WonderBar – Allston
* Directions: http://wonderbarboston.com/directions.asp
* Specials: $2 Miller High Life Drafts
+ The bar will also supply a free platter of nachos (incentive to arrive early!)
* Teams & Competition: up to 6 people per team (i.e. we can have multiple teams from each school – e.g. Colgate 1, Colgate 2, Colgate 3, etc.
+ Let’s spur on a fun rivalry for bragging rights to the PL Trivia Masters – Spring 2009!)
+ Note: Stump trivia requires teams of 6 people or fewer, so please inform your clubs – we can create teams upon arrival.

* RSVPs: Contact Jess Kissen or Mike DeLisi by Monday April 20, so that I can set expectations with Simon/WonderBar

Letter from LC Alumni Association: Internships

Recently, Paul McCurdy ’82 published the following letter stressing the importance of internships as part of the Lafayette Experience. This is a follow up to the talk he gave during President Weiss’ visit several weeks ago.

February 16, 2009

Dear Friends:

I know that you recently received a letter from the Alumni Office signed by our Chapters’ Chairman, Bill Tucker ’81, about the importance of summer internships for our students. I want to underscore the importance of internships by making two points.

First, the attached The Wall Street Journal article from January 28, 2009 makes it clear that internships are an important part of the college experience. The process of securing an internship is becoming more
competitive, and participants are getting more “creative” as they market, sell, and auction off internship opportunities. I think you will find the article worthwhile reading to give you a perspective on how this game is changing and how important it is that we participate.

Second, I received a note last week from a senior and experienced AAR about a highly qualified student he interviewed last weekend. The student cited the robust internship and externships offered by Lafayette as one of his major reasons for choosing the College. He went on to explain that he
had compared other schools’ internship programs and concluded that ours is stronger, better and more “real” –not just a marketing gimmick posted on a college website.

I commend you for your efforts in support of the College and hope you will continue to advance our objectives. I would be happy to speak with any of you if you have any questions or comments and hope to see you in the near future.

Best regards,

Paul F. McCurdy ’82
President
Lafayette College Alumni Association