By: Abby Miles ’25
Don’t miss out on the exciting events on and off campus this week. Support Lafayette men’s soccer in their rivalry game against Lehigh, learn about food recovery and a bestselling book, and attend a fall book sale.
- Men’s soccer vs. Lehigh: Support the men’s soccer team in the game against Lehigh. For this important Patriot League matchup, take a drive out to the new Metzgar soccer stadium to support men’s soccer against Lehigh. 7-9 p.m. Tues., Nov. 5 • Metzgar Fields Athletic Complex • MORE
- Food and housing education and engagement event: Join a variety of food recovery organizations including Landis Center’s Educational Access and Equity Team, Food Recovery Network, and LAFCO to pack snack bags for the Paxinosa Elementary School. This event also provides an educational opportunity to learn more about food and housing security barriers in the Easton area. Help the community this Wednesday! 4:15-5:15 p.m. Wed., Nov. 6 • Ramer History, Room 103 • MORE
- South Carolina, Senegal, Palestine: Lafayette faculty discuss Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Message: Lafayette faculty will host a discussion on author Ta-Nehisi Coates’ bestselling book, The Message. Coates is an important public intellectual in modern America. His most recent book covers his travels across three continents to explore complex themes like storytelling, religion, discrimination, race, power, and justice. Through his travels and research, he draws a throughline to connect South Carolina, Senegal, and Palestine. Listen to an interdisciplinary faculty panel discuss Coates’ compelling work. 5:30-7 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 7 • Gendebien Room (Skillman 206) • MORE
- Movie night: Join the International Students Association and HSL for a movie night. Watch a showing of Encanto, along with bingo and snacks. Register for the event at Limburg Theater to enjoy the classic and well-loved Disney movie, good company, and some food. 4:30-6 p.m. Sat., Nov. 9 • Limburg Theater • MORE
- Fall book sale: Don’t miss the Easton Area Public Library’s fall book sale (Nov. 7-11)! Head downtown and visit the Friends Room for half-price day Sat., Nov. 9. Apply for a library card and bring cash or check to support the library. Visit the Library website for more information. Buy gently used, donated fiction and nonfiction books, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs. Half-price day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 9 • Easton Area Public Library, Friends Room • MORE