On Saturday, August 23rd, alumni volunteer leaders came together to participate in the 3rd annual Volunteer Leadership Forum. The event, held at Zoellner Arts Center for the first time, was an opportunity to hear from campus leaders, interact with current students, learn about the volunteer programs offered through Lehigh, and build important volunteer and professional skills. The morning … Continue reading Volunteers gather on South Mountain
Bryan Stear grew up in Erie, PA and graduated Lehigh University in 2003 with double degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Astrophysics. His work on building next generation satellites and working in the space field has truly earned him the term Rocket Scientist, which his friends routinely call him when explaining what he does. Bryan currently … Continue reading Better Shooting Through Science: A Lehigh Astrophysicist’s Quest to Build a Better Range
I graduated in the Class of 2010 and can easily remember my first few hours, days, weeks, and months on campus that began in August, 2006. I want to share some advice as you begin your college experience! Don’t be afraid to ask questions – I am an extrovert but when you go to college, there is a sense of excitement … Continue reading Advice for first-year students
Submitted by Richard Gilbert ’54 Milton Caleb Stuart was Chairman Emeritus of the Mechanical Engineering Department. He was a recognized authority in his field, having authored textbooks on thermodynamics and steam power plants. Silver-haired, he always wore a suit and tie. He liked his students, and the feeling was pretty much mutual. I liked his class … Continue reading Alum, Class of ’54, Remembers an Influential Professor
The Lehigh Young Alumni Council would love to hear your opinions about all things Lehigh Alumni – communications, events, giving, etc. Please fill out this brief survey to tell us what you think, and then be entered to win an iPad Mini or Lehigh Bookstore giftcards! The survey will be open until August 22 for … Continue reading Young Alumni – What do you think?
Today marks 150 Days until the 150th Playing of Lehigh/Lafayette at Yankee Stadium! Time to start the countdown! In honor of this auspicious day, I’ve compiled a list of 150 10 ways that you can celebrate – or begin to celebrate – college football’s most played rivalry! So without further ado, Get out that old silver goblet, with Lehigh … Continue reading 150 Ways to Celebrate the 150th!
The Morning Call’s Bill White has a touching column devoted to his late uncle Charles McCrea White Jr.. Both are Lehigh alums. White says that his uncle was an ardent Lehigh sports fan. White borrowed a CD of Lehigh songs from the Alumni Association to play at the service. You can read about the unusual … Continue reading A lifetime of Lehigh
Cue eye roll. Is this another ‘creative’ and not-so-subtle way for Lehigh to ask me again for money? No…it isn’t. I’m a Young Alum, Class of 2009. It’s hard for me to imagine that this month we celebrated our five year reunion since graduation. While I have had steady jobs and went back to get my Master’s … Continue reading It’s More than Just Money – Why Give?
How great would life be if you could work in the same office or business unit with your best friends from Lehigh? Working through the same logistic issues with your late night Fairmart friend? Visiting a client site with your “undefeated” beruit team? The great thing about graduating from Lehigh is that whether you knew someone … Continue reading Caffeinated Camaraderie
Modesty is a virtue, but not when you are looking for a job. It’s important to play up the value of your career assets, whether it be your experience, your connections or your education. Fortunately, Lehigh makes it easy to brag about your education as the South Mountain university continues to be recognized for its academic … Continue reading Lehigh on Top