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

Gast advises Class of 2010: “Find out what you love to do and do it”
 

Lehigh again named as one of nation’s top universities
 
 

Two Lehigh architecture alums move into national spotlight
 
 
  

Mr. Gupta goes to Washington
 
 
 
 
 
THE DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
 

Fall in love with Lehigh again
Tailgate parties, Reunion, brushing up on art … oh, and did you hear we have a new president? As always, there’s lots going on at Lehigh.
 
SPOTLIGHT STORIES
 
Gast advises Class of 2010: “Find out what you love to do and do it”
At weekend events, new Lehigh President Alice P. Gast led students in some of the university’s most cherished traditions.
Lehigh again named as one of nation’s top universities
Lehigh remains among the very best universities in the nation, according to the latest US News and World Reports rankings.
Two Lehigh architecture alums move into national spotlight
A collaborative effort by two former Lehigh architecture students is gaining attention at the Global Green USA Sustainable Design Competition.
Mr. Gupta goes to Washington
Lehigh professor Parveen Gupta will address timely business issues as the SEC’s new academic accounting fellow.
 
PEOPLE
 
Sharing the heavy lifting
Hundreds of Lehigh volunteers—including President Alice P. Gast—lent a helping hand as arriving students moved in Aug. 24.
A career comes full circle
For Ed Shapiro, winning the APA’s Senior Scientist Award bookends a career devoted to bringing research to practice.
  Friedman named CAS associate dean for faculty and staff
Her combination of experience and skills will make her an asset to the CAS faculty and staff alike.
NEWS
ArtsLehigh builds on first-year success
Fresh off its smashing debut, the innovative university-wide arts program has ambitious plans for the upcoming school year.
Creating international synergy
CBE recently joined NIBES, a 10-year-old global network addressing challenges that face today’s business schools.
  iPod classes debut with Fall ’06 semester
Lehigh Lab Fellow Ed Gallagher is using iPods as teaching tools to make classic film lecture material more interactive and more attainable.
 
ATHLETICS
 
Read student-athlete blogs
Welcome to Inside Lehigh Athletics, your chance to take a glimpse into the on and off the field lives of Lehigh student-athletes.
"Keep an eye on..." says head coach Andy Coen
As the football team’s 2006 season opener against Albany nears, coach Andy Coen talks about a few players who have caught his eye throughout preseason camp.
  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
 
Lehigh artists get down to “Some Serious Business” on former Bethlehem Steel site
The former hub of industrial giant Bethlehem Steel now houses a showcase of paintings, sculptures, video, and other works by local artists.
  Don’t miss Gala2006
The New York Philharmonic, under Conductor Lorin Maazel, returns to Zoellner Arts Center to honor the center's 10th season anniversary at its gala celebration.
  NYC charity gala spotlights Lehigh artists
The event, co-curated by Lehigh’s Berrisford Boothe, helped recent graduates transition “from student artist to accomplished artist.”
  See what’s happening at Zoellner
Check out the exciting lineup at Zoellner Arts Center.
 
RESOURCES
  
  Challenge grant will fund visiting professor from Israel
The generosity of alumni, parents and friends to Lehigh's Shine Forever campaign will help the Berman Center add a Middle East expert as a visiting professor in 2007-08. For more, visit here. For updates on the campaign anytime, visit here.
  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. Check out our exciting site! 
  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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