Category Archives: Lehigh Events

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

Mickey Yonkovig’s Education Prepared Him for Something Bigger

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

Jessica Huertas ’94: Football, BALANCE, and BBQ

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

Elizabeth Taveras ’15: Professional Alliance Networking Reception

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

Set Designer Colin McGurk ’06 Taps Lehigh Education

Colin McGurk ’06 explains the process and technical and artistic attributes that go into set design with the students, alumni, faculty and staff who attended the backstage tour and performance of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Click here to see more photos. Traveling across the country as an associate scenic designer with the touring … Continue reading Set Designer Colin McGurk ’06 Taps Lehigh Education

Lehigh-Laf Banner Contest (Alumni)

One of the best Rivalry Week traditions is when Lehigh students hang banners throughout campus that poke fun at Lafayette. Even though our alumni don’t live on campus anymore, we want you all to join in on the fun by bringing the Lehigh-Lafayette Banner Contest to your home! A post shared by Lehigh University (@lehighu) on Nov … Continue reading Lehigh-Laf Banner Contest (Alumni)

Alumni Spotlight: Rosie Roessel ’13 ’14G

Rosie Roessel ’13 ’14G, who graduated from Lehigh with a B.S. in applied mathematics and a master’s in energy systems engineering, won the hat trick — 3rd place in the 5K, 3rd place in 10K, and 1st place in the half marathon (above)— at the Runner’s World Half Marathon in Bethlehem, PA. Rosie completed the … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Rosie Roessel ’13 ’14G

Ready for Lehigh-Laf?

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” On November 18, Goodman Stadium will be rocking when our Lehigh Mountain Hawks host “some team from Easton” for the 153rd meeting of “The Rivalry”! The Lehigh-Lafayette Rivalry is a special, long-standing tradition for Mountain Hawks and Engineers alike, so we want to help you plan accordingly. … Continue reading Ready for Lehigh-Laf?