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The Diplomat

September 4, 2008

Franklin & Marshall’s weekly online newsletter


Demand from Students, Others Prompts Addition of Arabic, Chinese

Prompted by the recognition of the role Arabic-speaking countries and China play in the world, the International Studies program adds Arabic, Chinese.  more >

Emotions Drive Zlabys’ Performance

Pianist Andrius Zlabys comes to the Barshinger Center on Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. The performance is the first of F&M’s 2008 Sound Horizon Concert Series.  more >

Franklin & Marshall Names Paul Women’s Lax Coach

F&M taps three-time All-American Lauren Paul ’03 to be head coach of the women's lacrosse team.  more >

Meet the Parents

It’s time to think about a visit from the folks. Family Weekend is Sept. 26 to 28. Why not bring the whole family?  more >

Great Giving Year

Giving in fiscal year 2008 was best in years, thanks in large part to alumni.  more >

Lindback Award Winner de Wet to Lecture

Lindback Award recipient Carol de Wet speaks about “Sunlit Shallow Seas” on Sept. 11, in Stahr Auditorium in Stager Hall.  more >

Opera Lancaster Presents Puccini at Roschel

Deceit, death, scheming relatives and redemption. Opera Lancaster presents two one-act operas by Puccini at the Roschel Performing Arts Center Sept. 11-14.   more >

Ford Reads Colosseum at Writers House

Prepare for a journey through the ruins in Katie Ford's poems. The poet-professor reads from Colosseum on Sept. 9 at the Philadelphia Alumni Writers House.   more >

Convocation: A Photo Gallery

The 2008-2009 academic year begins with Convocation for first-year students. A photo gallery.  more >