December 2003: The Lehigh Alumni Connection

THE DIRECTOR'S UPDATE


	A Welcome Message from Chris Marshall '88 Lehigh today is a better place to live and learn than ever before. And it’s getting better every semester.

SPOTLIGHT STORIES

	Send a Lehigh Holiday E-Greeting Card Tell someone that you are thinking of them during the holidays by sending a bit of the campus with your thoughts.
	A Touching Farewell to a Lifelong Fan Tears of joy mixed with tears of sorrow, as members of the Lehigh Marching 97 paid a final tribute to a loyal alum with a rousing fight song.
	Finding the Right Site for Public Art Lehigh’s world-class sculpture garden is on the move, as several pieces have been re-sited to increase their impact.
	Letters Posts Top Ranking The sophomore sensation is undefeated on the mat, carrying on a family tradition of wrestling excellence.

PEOPLE

	Book on City of Brotherly Love is labor of love for professor History professor Roger Simon tells the story of his native Philadelphia in a new book.
	Remembering JFK Lehigh alums recall that tragic day in November 1963 when a young president was gunned down and a nation grieved.

CAMPUS NEWS

	Lehigh Gives Back for the Holidays From Gryphons to Greeks, from student athletes to student volunteers, the university community embodies the true spirit of the season.
	Stained Glass Project Brings Lehigh’s Rich Legacy to Life Innovative partnership allows student to create illuminated panel that serves as artistic tribute to university’s past.
	“Making Ideas Material” New course offers students hands-on experience in the fine art of furniture making.
	Leonard Wenzel, 1923-2003: Respected administrator, teacher, and mentor Lehigh mourns passing of former chemical engineering chairman who guided department through 21 years of dramatic growth.

ATHLETICS

	"L" Is for Leadership In the classroom and on the playing field, Lehigh's student-athletes learn what it means to lead.
	Red, (Brown and) White, and Blue Three Lehigh student-athletes, like so many others, have learned to adjust and persevere as loved ones serve their country overseas.

ARTS & CULTURE

	Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Solution: Zoellner Tickets Zoellner gift certificates are just right for anyone on your list, whether it's a stocking stuffer, holiday gift, or house present!
	A Celebration of Creativity Students and local artists join together in a colorful ceremony to dedicate Lehigh’s outsider artist enclave.

LEHIGH WEB SITE OF THE MONTH

	Our Campus Take a video tour of Lehigh’s campus. Available in streaming or for download.

RESOURCES

	Beat the Tax Deadline: Give to the Lehigh Fund Making a gift to the Lehigh Fund before Dec. 31 will provide you with a year-end tax benefit. And it’s never been easier. Just go online.
	Strengthening Greek Life Greek life at Lehigh has enjoyed a long history and we seek your help in our efforts to strengthen the Lehigh Greek system.
	Our Annual Report Check out the Lehigh University Alumni Association 2002-2003 Annual Report. This document outlines the progress and goals of the LUAA in its attempt to become the best alumni association in the country.
	Liberty Mutual Insurance As a Lehigh alumnus you have access to discounted rates on your auto or home insurance from Liberty Mutual.

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