This summer, nearly 1,000 attendees came to 29 Sendoffs across the country from Maine to Los Angeles. Alumni, current students, and parents met with members of the incoming first-year Class of 2019 to share memories and advice.
Sometimes, it’s hard to find the right volunteer position to match your available time and talents, but not at Lehigh! With so many volunteer options, everyone can find something they enjoy, whether they are close to campus with a flexible schedule or far away and juggling busy agendas. For senior alumni, writing birthday card greetings, … Continue reading Do You Like To Spread Cheer?
This summer, nearly 1,000 attendees came to 29 Sendoffs across the country from Maine to Los Angeles. Alumni, current students, and parents met with members of the incoming first-year Class of 2019 to share memories and advice.
All over America, new Lehigh students anxiously await their first day on campus. They may have diligently purchased textbooks and organized detailed packing lists, but the thing that prepared some of them the most for their Lehigh experience was attending a Student Sendoff. In cities such as Denver, Tampa, Chicago, Boston, San Diego, and many … Continue reading National Student Sendoffs Frame a Perfect Lehigh Landing
Howard Foltz ’77 ’80G enthusiastically supports Lehigh not only for himself, but also for his father, Lehigh alum William A. Foltz. As a long-standing class officer, the younger Foltz has frequently carried a class flag since his fifth reunion during the First-Year Student/Alumni Rally — a tradition that celebrates Lehigh history and welcomes first-year students. But, … Continue reading Carrying Lehigh Rally Flag Carries Dual Honor
Lehigh has many cherished traditions, and one of our favorites is reaching its 70th anniversary this year. Since 1945, Fall Orientation has featured a special First-Year Student/Alumni Rally that unites incoming students with current students, alumni, faculty, and staff in their collective Lehigh pride. On Saturday, August 22, from 7:30-8:30 p.m., the tradition will continue with the … Continue reading Be a part of Rally
Recently, I moved to a new town where my husband and I knew nobody. It isn’t far from where either of us grew up, so we didn’t completely lack a support network or sense of familiarity. At the same time, though, it was a new area and we had to start all over again with … Continue reading Lehigh Where You Least Expect It
My favorite part about attending an event where Joe Sterrett ‘76 ’78G ’03P ’05P ’07P ’09P will be present is seeing the reactions people have when they see his name tag on the table. I’ve had a lot of name tags pass through my hands at events, but Joe’s certainly stands out for its many annotations. As … Continue reading Sendoff season kicks off with Home Club and Pittsburgh events
June 30th can mean something different to everyone. It means summer is definitely here. It’s Mike Tyson’s birthday. It’s the date “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was released in the U.K. It also marks the end of the fiscal year. To all members of the Lehigh family that made a gift this year … With your continued support of our alma … Continue reading Thank You!
“Music is definitely one of first things that I remember about her when I think about Andi. It was a long running joke that she always had a hickey on her from her violin,” says Arleigh Waring ’05 of her friend and fellow Alpha Gamma Delta Andrea Stanus ’05. Waring and Meg Munley ’05 ’06G F/S … Continue reading Remembering Andi: Class of 2005 members come together in memory of classmate
The Young Alumni Profiles Series was started by the Young Alumni Council three years ago and, in collaboration with the Brown & White, features the personal and professional stories of recent Lehigh graduates. The diverse group of alums that have been featured is representative of the global reach of Lehigh and their accomplishments speak to … Continue reading Young Alumni Profile – Jordan Giallanzo, Class of 2010