By: Maddie Pedone ’26

With Bicentennial Kickoff and Fall Weekend quickly approaching at Lafayette, there are many exciting events taking place on campus. Over the next week, get in the school spirit cheering on the Pards at field hockey or take a moment to relax by participating in a meditation session. Attend these events to start celebrating 200 years of Lafayette! 

Manage Your Citations with Zotero 

Learn how to improve your references and citations over a free lunch at a citations workshop. Open to all students, faculty, and staff, workshop attendees will be taught how to use Zotero to organize resources and bibliographies when conducting research. 12:15 p.m. Tues., Sept. 23 • Skillman Library • MORE    

Physics/Astronomy Colloquium 

Listen to a lecture about the galaxy presented by the Physics Department. Refreshments will be available as Brian Zanger from Swarthmore College discusses his studies of galaxies similar to ours. All students (even those who aren’t physics majors) are welcome to attend. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 24 • Hugel 100 • MORE 

Silent Meditation and Tea 

Unwind from the stresses of classes with a guided meditation led by Keith Wilson, chemical engineer and Zen Buddhist monk. The session is open to all students no matter religious background or level of meditation experience. 5-6:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 24 • Hogg Hall Interfaith Chapel • MORE 

Field Hockey vs. Bucknell 

Show your Leopard pride by cheering on Lafayette’s field hockey team. The Leopards play against Bucknell University, kicking off the festivities of homecoming weekend. 6-8 p.m. Fri., Sept. 26 • Rappolt Field • MORE 

Jason Moran and The Bandwagon—Performance Series 

Enjoy a night of jazz music performed by Jason Moran and The Bandwagon. Moran wrote the film score for the film Selma and has been praised by Rolling Stone. Tickets for the event are free for students. 8-9:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 26 • Williams Center for the Arts Mainstage • MORE