For many reasons I’m especially excited to be attending my 18th “Freshman/Alumni Rally,” which has changed its name to “First-Year Student Rally,” since the event began over six decades ago. The reason is that transfer students are also welcomed, which doesn’t change one great annual tradition: that this year’s “Great Class of 2020” will be … Continue reading Denny Diehl ’70: Remembering Lehigh Rallies
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It’s that exciting (and sometimes anxious) time of the summer when moving away from home and starting orientation feels like it cannot come quick enough and yet the summer is flying by too quickly. As the Director of First-Year Experience at Lehigh, I know that feeling all too well. There is anticipation and excitement for the … Continue reading Stefanie Burke: Experiencing Lehigh’s First-Year Student Sendoff
For a majority of the Lehigh University Class of 2020 — filled with 17- and 18-year old incoming students — there is a good chance that they didn’t know who guest speakers Joe Sterrett ’76 and Charlie Lieb ’70 were before the 2016 Lehigh Home Club Sendoff on July 13. Rest assured, Joe and Charlie … Continue reading Lehigh Home Club Sendoff Provides Wisdom to Incoming Students
During Lehigh Alumni Weekend 2016, alumni, students, friends and I gathered for Celebrating Lehigh’s Spiritual Roots, which was an event to examine the role of religion and spirituality at Lehigh University. Here are the findings that I shared during that service and the motivation that fueled my research. Searching for the spiritual heritage of Lehigh University has been a project … Continue reading Rich Earl ’80: My Search for Lehigh’s Spiritual Roots
In case you didn’t know, Pokémon Go is everywhere — including Lehigh’s Asa Packer campus. Just take a look at a recent post by the official Lehigh University Instagram account: #PokemonGo Campus tour 2.0! #pokestops A photo posted by Lehigh University (@lehighu) on Jul 11, 2016 at 11:08am PDT Pokémon Go has provided an added … Continue reading “Pokemon Go” is taking over Lehigh University
Central New Jersey (Hosted by Sharon Siegel Voelzke ’88) Lehigh Valley/Home Club (With guest speakers Joe Sterrett ’76 and Charlie Lieb ’70) Philadelphia (Hosted by Susan Shea ’84) Jersey Shore (Hosted by Kelley & Brian Duddy) Denver (Samantha Bennett ’94 & Andy ’94) Long Island (Hosted by Eve Mongiardo ’86) Westchester County (Hosted by Michele ’90 & Fred Brettschneider) … Continue reading Lehigh Student Sendoffs 2016
BROOKLYN, NY // June 3rd, 2016 — In June, the Atlantic Cup — the longest offshore sailing race in the western Atlantic Ocean and the USA’s most sustainable sailing event — arrived in New York, and I had the opportunity to direct social media for the three-week event. The race, comprised of three separate legs spanning the east … Continue reading Sarah McClutchy ’08: Teaming Up for Atlantic Cup Kids Day
For many members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allied community (LGBTQ+), June is a celebratory month. Around the country, cities, towns, and communities come together to celebrate pride month with special events, parades, and gatherings. Following the tragedy in Orlando, FL where members of the LGBTQ+, Latinx, and other communities lost … Continue reading Chris Diggs ’07 ’08G: Celebrating and Remembering
After 25 years as a professional or volunteer in alumni relations, I still get weepy when we sing the alma mater. It doesn’t matter what university or whether I’m participating live or watching on video, whether it’s the band or the orchestra, a chorus or a cappella: There’s something about large groups of people whose … Continue reading From Jennifer Cunningham: Hello Lehigh!