The Lehigh Alumni Connection
December 2005
 
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Student-athletes give back at annual adopt-a-family event
 
 

Lehigh Choir makes Lincoln Center debut
 
 

Students hear firsthand reports on tsunami’s aftermath

  

Lehigh students and faculty collaborate to provide healthier H2O to Honduran village
 
 
 
 
 
THE DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
 

Happy Holidays
Lehigh can help you honor a New Year's resolution, whether it's to make a career change or to travel to an exotic locale.
 
SPOTLIGHT STORIES
 
Student-athletes give back at annual adopt-a-family event
As part of Lehigh’s award-winning C.O.A.C.H. (Community Outreach by Athletes who Care about Helping) program, each athletic team at Lehigh adopted an underprivileged family and then helped raised money to help that family buy holiday gifts.
Lehigh Choir makes Lincoln Center debut
The Lehigh University Choir, under the direction of Steven Sametz, will be making its New York City debut at Lincoln Center as the guest of the University Glee Club of New York City on Friday night, Jan. 13.
Students hear firsthand reports on tsunami’s aftermath
The visit by Indonesia’s U.N. representatives offered students a chance to interact with high-ranking government officials in the classroom.
Lehigh students and faculty collaborate to provide healthier H2O to Honduran village
A Lehigh professor is leading a cross-university effort to help ensure clean water for a small, rural community in Honduras.
 
PEOPLE
 
Fred Kanter ’66: Cruisin’ in the auto industry
A passionate antique car collector himself, Kanter has built the largest
antique parts supplier in the auto industry.
In memoriam: Ann L. Siegel
The Lehigh community mourns the passing of Ann L. Siegel, who will be remembered for her generosity and unwavering commitment to education.
  In memoriam: Ronald Rivlin
Ronald Rivlin helped establish Lehigh’s Center for the Application of Mathematics, and is remembered as “the father of nonlinear mechanics.”
NEWS
Strengthening Greek Life Update
Please take a few minutes to review the progress made in recent months as a result of the ongoing Strengthening Greek Life initiative.
Bioethicist addresses stem cell controversy
Glenn McGee weighs in on the misconceptions about stem cell research during recent lecture at the Rauch Business Center.
Burdick: The truth about invasive species
Author Alan Burdick said that even the most prevalent ecosystem invaders have surprisingly little impact on their new environments.
 
ATHLETICS
 
Mental conditioning essential for peak performance
Lehigh’s Counseling and Psychological Services center gives student-athletes the mental edge to compete at the highest levels.
Schappert makes history in competing at NCAA Championships
Lehigh junior Jen Schappert became the first Mountain Hawk cross country runner in school history—male or female—to compete in the NCAA Championships.
Eleven Mountain Hawks earn all-league recognition
Eleven Lehigh football players earned all-league recognition, marking the fourth straight season in which Lehigh has placed at least ten members on the postseason teams.
ARTS & CULTURE
 
See what’s happening at Zoellner
Check out the exciting fall lineup at Zoellner Arts Center.
 
RESOURCES
  
  Keep the holidays shining bright with a gift to the Lehigh Fund!
Your generosity provides resources for nearly every area of Lehigh
University, especially our students who -- like you -- came to Lehigh
seeking an exceptional education. All gifts received before December 31
may be counted toward the 2005 tax year. Just call 800-523-0565 or visit
here or here to securely make your  gift online. Thank you!
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 new site!
  January Career Networking Receptions
Register now for the Alumni Career Networking Receptions scheduled for
January in Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Washington,
D.C., and Bethlehem.
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.
  Lehigh Sports Radio/TV Broadcast Schedule
Follow your favorite Lehigh athletic team on TV, radio or the internet. Check here for upcoming games.
  Lehigh University Alumni Association
Check out the new look and great new features on our redesigned LUAA Web site.
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