Category Archives: Alumni

Shared Affinity Beyond South Mountain

Each class is represented by a number of leaders, working to connect classmates back to Lehigh long after graduation. Every year, between 250 and 300 volunteers plan Reunion and class events, connect with their adoptive class, and write news and updates about their classmates in the Class Notes section of the Bulletin. Relive. Rediscover. Reunion. This year, … Continue reading Shared Affinity Beyond South Mountain

Leaders at Lehigh

The Lehigh University Alumni Association Board of Directors, Young Alumni Council, Senior Alumni Council and Deans’ Advisory Councils are just a few of the structured volunteer roles that assist in an advisory capacity.  256 volunteer leaders help Lehigh develop direction and apply their expertise during the tactical implementation of projects to better serve Lehigh alumni. These volunteers, … Continue reading Leaders at Lehigh

Networking with Industry Leaders

An important reason alumni choose to volunteer with Lehigh is to help students and fellow alumni network and gain work experience. Mentorship, recruiting, resume review, and externships are just a few ways alumni help others with professional development. We offer several opportunities to engage as professionals. Lehigh Alumni Relations organizes and supports many professional alliances that … Continue reading Networking with Industry Leaders

Making Connections Across the Globe

Nearly 500 volunteers operate regionally on behalf of Lehigh. Whether it’s planning a regional program for alumni to enjoy or representing Lehigh at a college fair, volunteers are at the core of developing an international Lehigh presence.Based in their communities and regions, alumni extend the reach of Lehigh and help us welcome and connect more … Continue reading Making Connections Across the Globe

Lehigh Prepared Norman Haft ’48 for Stages of Life

Inspired and motivated by his friend’s experiences at Lehigh, Manhattan native Norman Haft ’48 enrolled at the university and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations. Haft said his time at Lehigh prepared him for many facets of his life including earning his law degree from New York University and for a career … Continue reading Lehigh Prepared Norman Haft ’48 for Stages of Life

Learning Mental Toughness with Cara Stawicki ’05 ’06G

New blog post is up! 🎉🎉 Link in profile. Mental toughness in rowing. Read it! And let me know what you think. 😁 Thanks @lehighrowing for the writing inspiration! It was great to hang out with you guys, can’t wait to see you in action this spring. ✨✨✨ #rowing #blog #womeninsport #mentaltoughness #strong #raisethegame #ridethewave … Continue reading Learning Mental Toughness with Cara Stawicki ’05 ’06G

Alumni Spotlight: Celeste Varricchio ’73

After transferring to Lehigh as a junior, long-time Reunion volunteer Celeste Varricchio ’73 (second from the right) became one of the first 12 women to receive an undergraduate degree from Lehigh in the historic Class of 1973. Celeste was also part of another historic group of Lehigh women, being one of the first six female … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Celeste Varricchio ’73

Bicycling for a Cause

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

Ready or not, Commencement is near

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

Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Sholder ’16 ’17G

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