The Landis Center for Community Engagement

The Vision:

“The Landis Center for Community Engagement builds lasting partnerships that position Lafayette College at the forefront of community-engaged learning, research, and student leadership. By working in partnership with community organizations, students develop the knowledge, skills and sense of civic responsibility needed to become thoughtful, engaged citizens and leaders. Your support strengthens these partnerships, expands opportunities for students to learn alongside community leaders, and helps ensure our collective efforts contribute to a stronger, more connected community.”

• Chelsea Morrese, Executive Director of Community Engagement and Director of Landis Center

Where Your Gift Goes:

• Community-Engaged Programs & Student Opportunities: Supports hands-on community engaged programming and learning, while providing stipends and financial support for students pursuing community internships, fellowships, research projects, and civic leadership roles. These experiences allow students to apply their knowledge, develop leadership skills, and work alongside community members to address local priorities.
• Community Partner Support: Provides financial and material resources to local nonprofit organizations and community partners to help advance their work, support collaborative projects, and address community-identified needs in areas such as educational access, food security, housing stability, and civic participation.

The Impact:

"From day 1 of college participating in POSP, to years of volunteering and coordinating my own Classroom Companions MOSAIC program, Landis has matured me into a civic leader, active citizen, and a human grounded deeply in her Easton Community. Now, as a senior and prospective medical student, I see how Landis has given me one of the most valuable classrooms I've had the privilege of being in. I will always remember the reciprocal connections I've made with so many partners, and the wonderful teams of people that I've worked and made lifelong friends with along the way!"

— Paulina Royzman ‘27