The Lehigh Alumni Connection
April 2006
 
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News and Information for Alumni and Friends of Lehigh University
 
 

Ellsberg warns of "twilight of democracy"
 
 
 

GM's Preston Crabill '76: "When you're through changing, you're through"
 
 

Lehigh remembers John Karakash
 
 
  

Lehigh football spring preview and prospectus
 
 
 
 
 
THE DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
 

Changes lead to new and improved Lehigh
Read on to learn how you can help our youngest alumni make a 9/11 "Living Memorial" a reality on campus.
 
SPOTLIGHT STORIES
 
Ellsberg warns of "twilight of democracy"
In this year's Tresolini Lecture in Law, the man who leaked the Pentagon Papers drew parallels between today's events and the Vietnam era.
GM's Preston Crabill '76: "When you're through changing, you're through"
The director of pension and savings plans for General Motors returned to
his alma mater to discuss healthcare and labor relations issues.
Lehigh remembers John Karakash
The late John Karakash touched the lives of so many during his 60 years at Lehigh. Here are some of their stories.
Lehigh football spring preview and prospectus
Highly touted head coach Andy Coen takes over a Lehigh program that has won eight or more games every year since 1998.  
 
PEOPLE
 
Fowler family gift helps Linderman renovation
A gift by Marlene and Beall Fowler helps transform Lehigh's original library into an intellectual center for the campus community.
Ochs captures prestigious Olympus Innovation Award
The engineering professor earned the annual award recognizing individuals who promote and demonstrate innovative thinking in education.
  Panel discussed the odds of electing a female U.S. president in 2008
Recent event examined hurdles women face in getting elected and pondered when U.S. will elect its first female president.
  Jean Farrington honored by YWCA
She was recognized for her efforts over the past eight years to help make the Bethlehem community a better place to live and work.
NEWS
CBE moves to the Top of the Class
Business Week magazine has identified Lehigh's College of Business and
Economics as one of its Top 25 business schools in the country. The  magazine will officially release its rankings April 27 during an online
chat, but you can visit the Business Week Web site now to see the company we keep – and learn how to vote for Lehigh as your "Top of the Class" business school!
Lehigh education, engineering graduate programs rank in Top 50
Lehigh is again recognized as a top-tier institution in the latest U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings.
Lehigh hosts global education workshop
Leading universities with global education programs shared their secrets to help others meet the needs of future students.
  Alastair McAulay recognized for technical publication
Optics researcher commended for journal article. 
 
ATHLETICS
 
It's good to be King
Senior Jeff King is a three-time captain and the unquestioned leader of the men's lacrosse team. 
Collina keeps engineering opportunities
With a fastball that pushes 90-miles per hour and pinpoint control, Kyle Collina, a senior pitcher on the baseball team, has drawn the curious eye of a number of Major League Baseball scouts.
  Lehigh Sports Radio/TV Broadcast Schedule
Follow your favorite Lehigh athletic team on TV, radio or the internet. Check here for upcoming games.
ARTS & CULTURE
 
Choral Arts tackles Beethoven's "greatest piece never heard"
Grammy winners Carmen Pelton and John Aler will join LU's choir in a
performance of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis April 28-29.
  See what's happening at Zoellner
Check out the exciting lineup at Zoellner Arts Center.
 
RESOURCES
  
The Lehigh Alumni Bulletin Online
Now, you'll find select articles from the Lehigh Alumni Bulletin on the Web, plus exclusive online features that you won't read anywhere else. There's even a Video Vault showcasing articles that have bonus RealPlayer videos. 
  Give a latté to Lehigh!
Simply by giving up one cup of latté a month, you can make a donation to the Lehigh Fund and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that you're helping to ensure that the cup of opportunity for future Lehigh students is always full.
  Lehigh University Alumni Association
Check out the new look and great new features on our redesigned LUAA Web site.
Alumni Benefits and Services
Get information about the many benefits that come with being a member of the Lehigh Family.
Alumni Travel
Check out the exciting and exotic destinations in our Alumni Travel Program.
  Lehigh Alumni Clubs Calendar
Join the fun with local Lehigh alums.
  Sign up for Breaking News
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