Glenn Hirsch ’72 celebrates after finishing the last 512 miles of his 10,000-mile quest to cycle the perimeter of the continental United States to raise money for charity. Raising money for charity, Glenn Hirsch ’72 finished a 17-year, 10,000-mile bicycling journey on December 29, 2017, as he rode the last 512 miles of his quest … Continue reading Bicycling for a Cause
It’s only March, but as a Lehigh alumnus/a, you know that every moment of every day, the Class of 2018 is thinking (whether eagerly or anxiously) about one thing: And if there is any pre-commencement “this is really happening” moment for every senior, it might just be when they arrive at the Lehigh Bookstore for … Continue reading Ready or not, Commencement is near
Rachel Sholder ’16 ’17G graduated from Lehigh with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in statistics. During her time at Lehigh, Rachel served as president of the Peer Health Advisers, was on the executive board of Alpha Gamma Delta for two years, was the student representative on six Dean of Students committees, … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Sholder ’16 ’17G
Michael “Mickey” Yonkovig previously visited the campus that provided him with the foundation for his successful career. He will return in June to attend his very first Lehigh Reunion and celebrate with the Class of 1948. After flying 23 missions as a radar operator on a B-24 Liberator plane in the Pacific Theater, Michael “Mickey” … Continue reading Mickey Yonkovig’s Education Prepared Him for Something Bigger
Since graduating with a master’s degree from Lehigh, Nicole Schwartz ’13 ’14G has been living in Spain, first residing in Madrid for two years, and now Barcelona. Nicole is currently a kindergarten teacher at an international school on the beach. Since she arrived in Spain, Nicole has been very involved in Latin dance classes and … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Nicole Schwartz ’13 ’14G
We are delighted to share an exciting development regarding the Lehigh Alumni Sustainability Alliance (LASA). LASA recently made the strategic decision to transition its leadership into a more formalized structure that will allow the alliance to better utilize its volunteers and create a better engagement experience for all LASA members. The leadership committee will work … Continue reading Sustainability Alliance Leadership Update
November 18, 2017, members of BALANCE and other Lehigh alumni groups enjoyed an eventful day in Bethlehem, celebrating the 153rd meeting of “The Rivalry”. For photos from Lehigh’s first-ever Lehigh-Lafayette Tailgate, click here. The day began with an early “meet the alumni” mixer and breakfast at the Umoja House on Lower Saucon Road, where about 10 … Continue reading Jessica Huertas ’94: Football, BALANCE, and BBQ
Young Alumni Council member and self-proclaimed data nerd Andi Howard-Rein ’11 ’12 (right) graduated from Lehigh with a marketing degree in 2011 and a psychology degree in 2012. Andi recently left her job as product manager at a non-profit to pursue a career in data analysis. When not buried in Excel spreadsheets, Andi enjoys running, … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Andi Howard-Rein ’11 ’12
Young Alumni Council member Bryan Postelnek ’12 ’13G graduated from Lehigh with a degree in bioengineering, minor in theatre, and a masters degree in technical entrepreneurship. Bryan lives in Bloomington, Indiana with his fiancee, Katie, and their dog, Abby. Bryan currently works as a product manager at Angie’s List in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bryan also plays board … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Bryan Postelnek ’12 ’13G
In September, the Lehigh Alumni Sustainability Alliance (LASA) Fall Professional Alliance Networking Reception event was held at Linderman Library as an opportunity to promote networking and mentorship. This platform also presented an opportunity for LASA to highlight goals and expectations of the alliance moving forward. After the event, I spoke with Zoe Grossman ’15 to hear her feedback. Zoe, … Continue reading Elizabeth Taveras ’15: Professional Alliance Networking Reception