By: Abby Miles ’25
Happy spring semester! Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Black History Month with lots of exciting events for this week.
- Women’s basketball vs. American: Support the women’s basketball team with their midweek home game. With their second time playing American, the Leopards are hoping to finish the second half of Patriot League play with a win. Cheer on the team and enjoy the Prestigious Pardettes as the halftime performance. Tickets are free for students and can be reserved online. 6-8:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 12 • Kirby Sports Center • MORE
- Douglass Day: To celebrate Frederick Douglass’ birthday, Lafayette Libraries will be participating in Douglass Day 2025, the Library of Congress’ annual transcribe-a-thon on Feb. 14. This year, the transcribe-a-thon will feature materials from the African American Perspectives Collection. The Library will be hosting an all-day drop-in session in the Gendebien Room (Room 206), with refreshments provided in the afternoon. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14 • Gendebien Room, Skillman Library • MORE
- Yoga flow: Looking for a mindful way to stay active? Join a yoga flow session at the Rec Center. The 45-minute session starts with mindfulness and breath work, continues with posture and mobility exercises, and variations to add strength at every stage, and ends with savasana. Whether you are a beginner or a practicing yogi, all levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Register for this vinyasa-style practice. 4:15-5 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14 • Kirby Sports Center, Room 136 • MORE
- Chocolate—Science on a Sphere program: Celebrate the weekend of Valentine’s Day with a chocolate exhibition at the Nurture Nature Center in downtown Easton. Learn all about chocolate and its processing: where it comes from, how it is grown, and how it gets to the store for purchase. Plus, there will be chocolate samplings after the program. 1-2 p.m. Sat., Feb. 15 • 518 Northampton St. • MORE
- National Theatre Live: Vanya screening: Watch the best of British theater on screen at Landis Cinema and witness the winner of the Best Revival at the 2024 Olivier Awards performance. Andrew Scott from Fleabag, the winner, brings multiple characters to life in a creative version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. The one-man adaptation focuses on themes of dreams, regrets, and hope. Reserve your free student tickets to attend the screening! 7-9 p.m. Sun., Feb. 16 • Buck Hall, 219 N.Third St. • MORE