Happy Founders’ Day!
Happy Founders’ Day! The march to 2026 is on! On March 9, 1826, the College charter was signed, sparking the beginning of a nearly 200-year history. From its humble beginnings educating 43 students in a rented farmhouse at the top of College Hill, to preparing today’s talented and fearless 2,700+ students, Lafayette has never wavered on its mission to equip scholars to be tomorrow’s doers, thinkers, and changemakers.
Be on the lookout for a special edition of Lafayette Today Thursday that celebrates the generosity of the Lafayette community!
Things to do tHURSDAY:
Attend two campus celebrations:
11 to 1 p.m. – Farinon College Center
Enjoy Lafayette themed ice cream from Owowcow, share a note of gratitude, and more. Students: Test your Lafayette knowledge in a campus scavenger hunt. Participants will be entered into a drawing to win a Mojo or a College Store gift card. View the clues.
5-7 p.m. – Quad
Join President Hurd to watch the Quad light up with maroon and white lights while enjoying complimentary food from two food trucks-Slide on By and Flying V, Founders’ Day cupcakes, hot chocolate, and more.
Inclement weather location: Farinon College Center