Anybody could feel the electric atmosphere that filled the air on the 4 train to Yankee Stadium on Saturday. Even somebody absorbed in music blasting through ear buds and busily beating level 335 of Candy Crush couldn’t help but notice the wave of brown and maroon that filled each and every subway car. There was … Continue reading More Than a Rivalry
Curious about where things stand with the LL Challenge: Lafayette’s leading 1928 to Lehigh’s 1922. Who doesn’t love a come-from-behind victory? While we have to wait until Saturday’s game for an official declaration of victory, let’s take a look at the current games in the Challenge. Lafayette alumni are leading with 902 gifts to Lehigh alumni’s 799 gifts. Time … Continue reading Closing the Gap on the Lehigh-Lafayette Challenge
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … That’s right: It’s Rivalry Week. So while everyone is getting ready to look like this on the way to Yankee Stadium As we prepare to secure that big win Did you know that there’s another win at stake on Saturday? I know. We’re now in the fifth year of the Lehigh-Lafayette … Continue reading Did you know that there’s another win at stake on Saturday?
We’ve all heard about it at countless meetings, group discussions, and alumni events. Lehigh is innovative. Lehigh is breaking ground. But what is Lehigh actually doing that is creating such an impact? This institution is giving students an opportunity to do something different and to make themselves known. While all other college seniors are searching for jobs, … Continue reading Lehigh entrepreneurs, it’s really happening
With the 150th meeting of the Lehigh and Lafayette football teams less than a month away, I thought it would be fun to relive some noteworthy Lehigh-Lafayette showdowns from recent years. 2004 Although Lehigh’s rowing program receives little media attention in comparison with football and basketball, races against Lafayette are just as competitive and exciting as … Continue reading Good, Old-fashioned Rivalry
There’s no question about it: we’ve all fallen for Lehigh – and fallen hard. It has captured our hearts and refuses to let go. But what is it about Lehigh that is so captivating? It must be the picturesque campus, right? The Hogwarts-esque buildings connected by winding roads and hills of stairs are straight out of … Continue reading Falling for Lehigh
Last year, I struggled with a problem that I haven’t had to deal with ever before. If I was being truthful to myself, I would even call it a crisis, a financial crisis. It pushed me and pulled me in ways that I never could have envisioned I would experience at this point in my life. … Continue reading Turning Crisis to Triumph
As the Director of Young Alumni Philanthropy, I’m often asked what (or rather who) is considered a young alum. While I’m inclined to say that “young” is really more of a state of mind, the real answer is alumni who have graduated within the past 20 years. So basically after your 20th reunion we kick gently … Continue reading You Might be a Young Alum If…
The wedding bells won’t stop ringing. I believe I am currently trapped in the wonderful phase of post-graduate life where it seems that just about every friend and acquaintance I’ve ever known is getting married. For those of us plugged into social media, the engagement and marriage notifications show up just about weekly. The majority of my … Continue reading L.U.V.
Can you believe it’s only 50 days until the 150th Lehigh/Lafayette Game in Yankee Stadium!? I’m back with another list of ways to celebrate & get ready for the big event. And, just as before, the list isn’t 150, or even 50 items long, but I encourage you to comment with your own suggestions – maybe we … Continue reading More Ways to Celebrate the 150th!