6 things to do this week: Cyborg talk, pumpkin carving, music and more
Enjoy fall on campus with a cyborg-focused lecture, outdoor pumpkin carving, jazz and a cappella performances, a rivalry volleyball match and Fall Fest.
By: Maya Hartz ‘30
This week, celebrate the sight of leaves turning to red and orange by enjoying a variety of fall activities, whether that’s heading outside to carve pumpkins, or staying inside to warm your heart with music.
- Augmented: Life and Death as a Cyborg: Learn about the future of technology and augmentation with Candi Cann, former Fulbright Scholar and Harvard graduate. Ponder questions of life, death, and biology through the lens of what can be learned through disabilities. 7-8:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 20 · Kirby Hall of Civil Rights Room 104 · MORE
- Environmental Pumpkin Carving: Enjoy a fall day outside with Sustainability and LaFarm, carving pumpkins and eating delicious fall foods. 3-5 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 22 · Anderson Courtyard · MORE
- Dafnis Prieto Sí o Sí Quartet: Ya like jazz? Spend an evening with Latin Grammy-nominated drummer Dafnis Prieto and his quartet, and hear some genre-defining contemporary jazz. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 22 · Williams Center for the Arts Mainstage · MORE
- Volleyball vs. Lehigh: Start getting ready for Rivalry season by rooting for the Leopards at their home match against the Mountain Hawks. 7-9 p.m. Fri., Oct. 23 · Kirby Sports Center · MORE
- A Night of A Capella: Pitch Perfect may not be real, but A Capella certainly is. Celebrate the beauty of music and enjoy performances from all four of Lafayette’s A Capella groups, featuring guest groups from other schools. 8 p.m. Sat., Oct. 24 · Williams Center for the Arts · MORE
- Fall Fest: If you’re missing the Bicentennial Village after the Ball, continue the celebration at this LAF event. Get ready for Halloweekend with fall-themed activities and fun! 12-3 p.m. Sat., Oct. 24 · Bicentennial Village · MORE