The Lehigh Alumni Connection

February 2004 
   



 Lehigh love
 connection

  

 Williams casts wide
 net for genius
 

 


 Best of both worlds
 for student athletes 

 


 Greek Life Task Force
 report 

 

 

 

THE DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
 
A welcome message from Chris Marshall '88
The recommendations in the Greek Life Task Force report can transform Lehigh. Please take the time to read it and see how you can help. 
 
SPOTLIGHT STORIES
 
Lehigh love connection
In the January Lehigh Alumni Connection, we asked readers who had met their spouse at Lehigh to send us their stories. Did they ever!
Williams casts wide net for genius
Armed with three degrees from Lehigh, Ronald Williams searches for excellence at a community college outside Washington, D.C. 
Best of both worlds for student athletes
Drawn by the school's academic reputation and winning sports programs, athletes are coming to Lehigh from all corners of the country.
Greek Life Task Force report
After months of detailed analysis and hard work, the Greek Life Task Force recommendation on strengthening Greek life at Lehigh was presented to trustees. Read the full report.
 
PEOPLE
 
Sherer named Fulbright Scholar
College of Business and Economics professor will teach and conduct research in Portugal under the prestigious scholarship. 
The world turns to Lehigh 
From Bethlehem to Bangkok, Lehigh faculty experts reach millions of people almost every day through television, newspapers, and magazines. 
 
CAMPUS NEWS
 
Building a better wheelchair
Lehigh IPD students collaborated on an international project to design a wheelchair that can prevent thrombosis.
Planets align for digital project
Lehigh uses 21st century technology to make a 16th century book available online for students taking a seminar that’s out
of this world.
 
ATHLETICS
 
Welcoming fans to "Our House"
New campaign enlists student athletes to promote sportsmanship and make events enjoyable for all.
Mountain Hawks tough, but No. 1 OSU prevails
Home court advantage for the Cowboys made the difference, as Lehigh's wrestlers went down fighting.
  
ARTS & CULTURE
Mikado, Bowfire, and Danny Hoch
Three great special events appearing in the next month at Zoellner.
Holbrook marks a half century of performing Twain
After 2,000 performances as Mark Twain, legendary actor Hal Holbrook is still adding new material. 
 
LEHIGH WEB SITE OF THE MONTH
   
Meet Susan Sherer, professor, management & marketing
To see streaming video, you'll need the free RealPlayer plug-in and at least a 28.8Kbps connection to the Internet.
  
RESOURCES
 
Lifetime e-mail address
The Lehigh University Alumni Association is offering you a great solution: Lifetime Email Address, a special free service available to all alumni and friends.
Lehigh alumni clubs calendar
Join the fun with local Lehigh alums.
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