Lafayette College advances meaningful community engagement through collaborative, impact-driven initiatives, with the Landis Center serving as the central resource for connecting the campus and Easton communities.
Lafayette College hosts two Community Town Hall meetings each academic year. These gatherings provide opportunities to share updates, understand community perspectives, and strengthen partnerships through transparency, collaboration, and mutual understanding.
The DYER CENTER fosters and sustains a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship that increases the creative capacity of Lafayette students to lead and inspire change
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The Office of Sustainability leads Lafayette College in advancing sustainability initiatives, transforming innovative ideas into meaningful solutions, and cultivating a culture committed to building a just, equitable world
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The Technology Clinic is a two-semester, hands-on course that brings together students from different majors to help solve the real-world problems of a business, nonprofit organization or government body
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The Meyner Center educates students about the importance of state and local governments and encourages them to participate in state and local affairs as volunteers, interns, and future leaders
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Faculty and staff have assisted city planners, the local arts community, and residents to help develop the Karl Stirner Arts Trail as a walking trail and environmental corridor between downtown and 13th Street
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The Lafayette Leadership Education program looks to the Leadership Challenge® model to guide students on their journey to become more effective leaders. the model underscores the idea that leadership is a relationship and focuses on the human elements of becoming a leader in its five practices of exemplary leadership®
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Lafayette College is committed to fostering meaningful community engagement through initiatives that promote collaboration and positive social impact. The FAQs below detail how community organizations can partner with Lafayette on a range of projects and programs
The College welcomes proposals that align with the College’s own mission and values, contribute to community well-being, and provide opportunities for shared work across the College. Organizations are invited to share their ideas through the Shared Impact Proposal form. Community organizations can submit proposals for event sponsorship (funds, space, or volunteer support), collaborative programming, experiential learning projects and internships, mutually beneficial grants, and other projects with reciprocal benefits.
Please have the following information available when submitting your proposal:
Submit your proposal here
Eligible partners include nonprofit organizations, community groups, and educational institutions. Proposals should benefit the Lehigh Valley area and align with Lafayette College’s community engagement priorities. Please note the application deadlines below to be sure your proposal is submitted in time to be considered.
March 15 (for initiatives occurring June–August)
June 15 (for initiatives occurring September–November)
September 15 (for initiatives occurring December–February)
December 15 (for initiatives occurring March–May)
The College’s Community Engagement Council reviews all requests. While we are not able to support every request, we look for programs and initiatives that align with the College’s mission and values, offer community impact, and those that provide opportunities for partnership across the College. Please include the following information in your proposal:
Each organization may submit one funding proposal per calendar year, but there is no limit on the number of other requests.
Individual funding proposals may not exceed $2,500, with additional documentation required for any proposal over $1,000. In-kind support is limited to $1,500 and can be combined with funding support.
Lafayette has limited event spaces on campus and is able to host events according to availability of these spaces. Filling out our Shared Impact Proposal is the best place to start.
The FAQs below detail how members of the community can access Lafayette facilities, including Lafayette Libraries, LaFarm, Williams Center for the Performing Arts, Lafayette Athletics, and more.
Community members are able to register for Lafayette courses for credit or audit through the Part-Time Studies Program. Audits must have the written approval of the course instructor. Courses with a high degree of classroom participation, such as labs, studio designs, and languages, normally cannot be audited. Email Kay Rodriguez (rodrigks@lafayette.edu) in the Admissions Office for more information.
Community members are welcome to visit the Libraries during regular library hours. Community members over the age of 16 may borrow materials from the Libraries through the Guest Borrowing Program. Due to licensing restrictions, the Guest Borrowing Program does not include access to electronic resources or interlibrary loans. Guests can consult a research librarian if they need access to a Lafayette Libraries database. Please contact Rachel Fessenbecker (fessenbr@lafayette.edu) for more information.
Yes, the Quad is open to the community for walking, relaxing, and recreation. Dogs are welcome, but we ask that they remain leashed and their people clean up after them.
Community members are able to purchase a daily pass at any point in order to access the pool. There are also swim lessons offered at specific times that anyone can sign up for. Message aquatics@lafayette.edu for more information.
Lafayette Athletics is happy to host community youth athletic organizations at home games at no cost to children and their coaches. Children can welcome athletes to the field and meet them after the game. Contact Billie Weiss (weissb@lafayette.edu) in the Athletics Office for more information.
Yes. Lafayette College’s farm, known as LaFarm, sells fresh produce and flowers every Friday from the end of May through November at the plaza across from Wawa. Prepared items, such as salsa, are available for sale in the College Store. Contact Farmer Josh Parr (parrj@lafayette.edu) for more information.
The Performance Series at the Williams Center for the Arts offers culturally rich arts programming from September through May. Patrons who curate a package of five performances during the season will receive 20% off their package. Regular Performance Series tickets cost $33 each. Contact williamscenter@lafayette.edu for more information.
Lafayette Arts also offers low cost and free programming throughout the academic year. Performances include National Theatre Live, Great Art on Film, Lafayette Department of Theater, Lafayette Department of Music, Lafayette A Cappella, and Lafayette Marquis Players. Contact williamscenter@lafayette.edu for more information