October 18, 2024

5 things to do this week: Fall festivities, s’mores, and soccer

By: Abby Miles ’25

Celebrate the last full week of October and fall weather with exciting events across campus this week! 

  1. Sharing Yerba Mate: Book talk with Prof. Rebekah E. Pite: Interested in yerba mate and the culture in South America? Join Rebekah E. Pite, professor of history and department head, in a discussion of her most recent book. Drinking yerba mate is a communal and daily ritual central to South American history and culture. Learn more about its Indigenous roots, ideas on who should harvest and drink, and shifting politics of race, gender, and class. Refreshments will be served! 4:15-6:15 p.m., Wed., Oct. 23 • Gendebien Room, Skillman Library • MORE
  2. Campus Master Plan Virtual Session for the Lafayette Community: Learn more about the future plan for Lafayette and the College’s Campus Master Plan process. This is a chance to review the plan before it is presented to the Board of Trustees. Sign up for the meeting, sponsored by the SmithGroup and President’s Office. 6-7:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 23 • Virtual • MORE 
  3. S’mores & Tours: Meet at LaFarm and enjoy food and beverages on a nice fall evening. Hot chocolate, apple cider, and s’mores will be provided. Pair the refreshments with a tour of LaFarm from student interns to see how the efforts behind organically grown produce and sustainability efforts. Transportation to the event can be arranged through OurCampus (Sustainability and LaFarm page). 4:30-6:30 p.m., Fri., Oct. 25 • LaFarm • MORE
  4. Pumpkin & Pooches at Easton Farmers’ Market: Spend a fall morning browsing regular vendors, alongside special Pumpkin & Pooches celebrations. Attend the last Farmers’ Market of the month before the annual PA Bacon Fest! 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat., Oct. 26 • Scott Park, Larry Holmes Drive • MORE
  5. Women’s Soccer vs. Bucknell: Don’t miss women’s soccer senior night. Come support the Leopards’ closing of their successful season at an exciting match against Bucknell. Enjoy good competition under the lights in celebration of the team. 6-8 p.m., Sat., Oct. 26 • Metzgar Athletic Complex • MORE