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.
On November 21, 2015, Lehigh and Lafayette alumni, parents, and friends gathered at more than 70 telecast parties across the country to watch Lehigh take on Lafayette in the 151st game of the nation’s most-played rivalry. Lehigh won 49-35! Thank you to everyone who sent in photos! Have more photos? Feel free to post them … Continue reading Your photos: Lehigh-Lafayette Telecasts 2015
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
Dear Lehigh alumni and friends, One month ago, we shared the report created by Lehigh’s Commission on Residential Environment, or CORE, which included a number of recommendations for the university community to consider to improve campus culture and the student residential experience. These recommendations, along with the full report, were posted on our website and shared … Continue reading President Simon’s letter to the Lehigh community on the CORE report
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
Dear Members of the Alumni Community, In the spring of 2014, Lehigh University began a process of taking a comprehensive look at the residential experience of our students, both on and off-campus. This group was created to evaluate and recommend improvements to student living and examine how the residential environment relates to education and social … Continue reading We want your feedback