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McKelvy also sponsors various events open to the Lafayette community. McKelvy House Sunday discussions are open to the Lafayette College community.

McKelvy House provides a small number of students of intellectual interest & ability an opportunity to participate in a residential program of study, discussion, & daily interaction. In 1960 the College acquired the magnificent stone mansion called Oakhurst at 200 High Street on a striking site overlooking the Delaware River. In 1961, the mansion was renamed McKelvy House in honor of the family wh

o had last lived in it, and the College opened the McKelvy Program to provide a small number of students of high intellectual interest and ability an opportunity to participate in a residential program of study, discussion, and daily interaction that would significantly enhance the intellectual lives of all members of the program. Each semester the members of the program organize a series of seminar discussions, usually centered around some broad topic of concern. Every Sunday evening the members gather in the large living room at McKelvy House and engage in discussion or otherwise pursue the specific topic of that meeting. Thought provoking discussions that begin before or during these meetings often last long into the night or the next week. We always welcome new and old faces to join in the discussion. McKelvy also hosts several events every semester. As members are responsible for running these events, different events are often held each semester. Some past events have been lectures, murder mysteries, movie nights, and the annual Halloween Party. Please either check our page for an event announcement or check the official website: http://sites.lafayette.edu/mckelvy50/ as well as our events calendar. https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=04i52r9ehn2b2eggavjvgs8ac4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York

02/29/2016

Our McKelvy Scholar of the week is Recep Celebi '17 (pictured left). Recep was born and raised in the beautiful city of Istanbul, Turkey, where he graduated from Robert College, the post prestigious high school in the country. He was also a major driving force behind our planned house trip to Istanbul in three weeks. He's a Math major, who plans to pursue his love for numbers in Graduate School. When he's not slaying Math problems, Recep can be seen in the kitchen working on the complex process of making Turkish Coffee, and loves sharing it with House members. Recep's respect for others, and his genuinely sweet nature with undertones of sass is what makes him an invaluable member of the house. As he spends his semester abroad in Budapest, Hungary, we wish him good luck and hope he's back before we know it.

02/16/2016

Our McKelvy Scholar of the week is Will Feldman '18. Will spent most of his high school years in DC, before spending a year at Hotchkiss. He's a Policy Studies major, who plans on graduating with a Finance Certificate. Spending the better half of his Winter Break in Israel, on Birthright, he deems camel riding as the definite highlight of the trip. He's a member of the DKE fraternity, a member of the Investment Club and serves McKelvy as Treasurer. His roommate believes his presence "adds balance to the house's composition" and terms him an "asset to the house". Will's also very excited about his second, all expenses paid, international trip of the year, as he plans on joining other McKelvyites on their Spring Break trip to Istanbul. Although he will be moving to DKE for a semester before studying abroad next year, he's planning on returning to McKelvy for his senior year, and we sincerely hope he does.

02/15/2016

McKelvy Scholars voted overwhelmingly to use house funds to go on an educational trip to Istanbul, under the guidance of our Faculty Advisor Professor Goshgarian. It was an especially bold move given the common misconceptions that have resulted from the recent geopolitical situation of the region. It would be an excellent opportunity for students to reflect on some of the pressing cultural, political and religious issues of the region, as well as educate themselves on what has been for centuries the bridge between East and West.

02/14/2016

From Kenya to Kansas, our scholars come from the most different of places. They are also actively involved on campus, from Hillel to Student Government. Close to a third of our community is comprised of Students of Jewish and Muslim origin, and our newest scholar is an active member of Newman. Despite being so different, what makes us a strong community is our passion to learn and understand different perspectives.

02/13/2016

McKelvy History Saturday: The McKelvy family dining room, now a part of our Faculty Advisor's apartment. Circa 1960.

02/02/2016

We are extremely glad to announce that a dozen or so McKelvy scholars will be going on an exciting, educational trip to Istanbul this Spring break, under the guidance of our beloved faculty advisor, Professor Rachel Goshgarian. Students will attend lectures at Istanbul's most prestigious Universities, explore travel writing and engage in other educational activities, in addition to taking advantage of the sheer richness of cultural opportunities Istanbul has to offer. (1/2)

01/29/2016

Keeping it regal since 1888.

01/24/2016

McKelvy looks even prettier in the snow ❄️⛄

12/25/2015

Happy Holidays from the weirdest fam on campus!

10/31/2015

McKelvy Halloween!!!

10/22/2015

Look for our banner in Farinon in a couple of days! - Proceeds go toward St. Jude Children's Hospital!

09/12/2015

McKelvy students, and several faculty attend a jazz concert by Barry Harris, featuring Jon Irabagon and Marquis Hill.

Address

200 High Street
Easton, PA
18042

Telephone

+16103305166

Website

https://sites.lafayette.edu/mckelvy50/

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