Category Archives: Young Alumni

Ariella Scalese ’14: The Crying Lehigh Cheerleader

Five years ago, Lehigh defeated Duke in the first round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament. With the five-year anniversary approaching on March 16, Ariella Scalese ’14 took time to reminisce about the day of Lehigh’s historic victory and explain the unique impact the win has had in her life. Click here to check out the “When … Continue reading Ariella Scalese ’14: The Crying Lehigh Cheerleader

ICYMI: Updates from Lehigh (March 2017)

Here are a few highlights from January 2017 to March 2017: Reunion 2017: This year’s Reunion celebration will take place May 19-22! For more information on registration and the variety of events happening during this fun-filled weekend, visit alum.lu/reunion. #LehighReunion New Hires: Donald Outing was named Lehigh’s first Chief Diversity Officer, and Ricardo Hall was named Lehigh’s new … Continue reading ICYMI: Updates from Lehigh (March 2017)

Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Shannon Varcoe ’15 ’16G

“Why I Remain Close to Lehigh”  is a collection of feature stories about Lehigh University alumni volunteers and their motivation to stay involved with their alma mater. The group of alumni were interviewed by Klaudia Jazwinska ’18 and Carina Bonasera ’19. From the start of her first year at Lehigh University, Shannon Varcoe ’15 ’16G knew that there … Continue reading Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Shannon Varcoe ’15 ’16G

Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Steve Rittler ’99

“Why I Remain Close to Lehigh”  is a collection of feature stories about Lehigh University alumni volunteers and their motivation to stay involved with their alma mater. The group of alumni were interviewed by Klaudia Jazwinska ’18 and Carina Bonasera ’19. Steve Rittler ’99 says he learned as much from being a computer engineering major at Lehigh as … Continue reading Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Steve Rittler ’99

Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Rosie Roessel ’13 ’14G

“Why I Remain Close to Lehigh”  is a collection of feature stories about Lehigh University alumni volunteers and their motivation to stay involved with their alma mater. The group of alumni were interviewed by Klaudia Jazwinska ’18 and Carina Bonasera ’19. “When I think back on my time at Lehigh, even though it wasn’t too long ago, there’s … Continue reading Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Rosie Roessel ’13 ’14G

Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Matthew J. Raborn ’13 ’14G

“Why I Remain Close to Lehigh”  is a collection of feature stories about Lehigh University alumni volunteers and their motivation to stay involved with their alma mater. The group of alumni were interviewed by Klaudia Jazwinska ’18 and Carina Bonasera ’19. The walls of the apartment of Matt Raborn ’13 ’14G are covered in Lehigh memorabilia — scarves … Continue reading Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Matthew J. Raborn ’13 ’14G

Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Jarred S. Barnes ’13 ’14G

“Why I Remain Close to Lehigh”  is a collection of feature stories about Lehigh University alumni volunteers and their motivation to stay involved with their alma mater. The group of alumni were interviewed by Klaudia Jazwinska ’18 and Carina Bonasera ’19. If you see the young man dressed as an engineer in blue-and-white-striped overalls cheering wildly at … Continue reading Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Jarred S. Barnes ’13 ’14G

Ariella Scalese ’14: Being a Meteorologist

Ask anyone who knows me, and they will tell you that being a meteorologist has been my dream job since 5th grade. I graduated from Lehigh with a bachelor’s in Earth and Environmental Science, and I am currently earning a certificate in Broadcast Meteorology through Mississippi State University. Recently, I accepted my second Broadcast Meteorology position at the … Continue reading Ariella Scalese ’14: Being a Meteorologist

“Pokemon Go” is taking over Lehigh University

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

Claude Esposito ’11: Create Opportunities at Lehigh

On behalf of the Ken Fuirst 86′ Giving Challenge and the Lehigh Fund, Claude Esposito ’11 sat down with us for a Q&A to discuss his Lehigh memories, reasons for philanthropy, and the importance of getting young alumni to join the 550.  The Goblet: What would you say is your favorite memory at Lehigh? CE: A great memory in general is … Continue reading Claude Esposito ’11: Create Opportunities at Lehigh