By: Abby Miles ’25

Events of the semester are just getting started; explore previews for the rest of your year! Here are five things to do this week.

  1. Involvement Fair: Want to get involved? Attend the Student Involvement Fair on the Quad and see over 150 clubs and organizations on campus. This is a great opportunity to explore more of what Lafayette has to offer through involvement groups and gain new information about the many clubs on campus. 4-6 p.m. Wed., Sept. 4 • Quad • MORE
  2. Attend a Get Started Session or the Study Abroad Fair: Visit the Study Abroad Fair Sept. 5 to learn about a world of opportunity, including the 2025 Winter and Summer Interim Abroad programs (Registration Sept. 11-13) and amazing opportunities to study abroad for a semester. If you are interested in a semester affiliated program, stop by Pardee for a Get Started Session (GSS). Learn more about what Lafayette abroad has to offer! Get Started Session: 4:15-5 p.m. Wed., Sept. 4 • 102B Pardee • MORE | Study Abroad Fair: 4-6 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 5 • Marlo Room • MORE
  3. THRIVE: Learn more about the Counseling Center and how to enhance your well-being at the annual THRIVE event. Explore the important categories of sleep, movement, digital detox, connection, growth mindset, gratitude, self-compassion, and mindfulness. Gain strategies for personal growth and fostering a positive college experience through engaging activities. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 5 • Quad • MORE 
  4. Cross country preview: Looking for a home sporting event to attend? Watch the cross country team kick off its fall season with the Lafayette Preview. Team members will run their first short course race at Metzgar to kick off the season. Visit Metzgar to cheer on the Leopards! 5-8 p.m. Fri., Sept. 6 • Metzgar Fields Athletic Complex • MORE
  5. Easton Yoga: Explore more of Downtown Easton with Easton Yoga’s beginner class. For only $5, support a good cause (the Shanthi Project), and experience a beginner level community class. The Shanthi Project is a nonprofit mindfulness service in the Greater Lehigh Valley that promotes the benefits of mindfulness and building important community and relationship skills. If this is your first time, arrive 15 minutes early. Bring $5 cash at the door for attendance. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 7 • Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St. • MORE