January 2004: The Lehigh Alumni Connection Newsletter

	January 2004

Alumnus and Trustee
donates $10 million
to business college

Great dreams have
led to a great life
for Magee

Cooperman becomes
quiet leader

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THE DIRECTOR'S UPDATE


	A welcome message from Chris Marshall '88 Thanks to alumni involvement, we have strengthened our career services and admissions outreach programs.

SPOTLIGHT STORIES

	Alumnus and Trustee donates $10 million to business college Joseph R. Perella ‘64 and his wife, Amy Perella, give money to endow the Perella Department of Finance.
	Great dreams have led to a great life for Magee Tony Magee ’96 overcame crushing childhood poverty and now devotes his life to helping others achieve the life of their dreams.
	Cooperman becomes quiet leader A supportive family, close friends, and experienced coaches help Cory Cooperman achieve success.

TELL US YOUR STORIES

	The professor who changed my life For the Spring '04 issue of the Lehigh Alumni Bulletin, we want to hear the best stories from alumni and students about that one professor they had at Lehigh who made a huge difference in their lives. Submit your story.
	The Lehigh love connection Valentine's Day is coming up, and love is in the air. We know that many of you met your spouse at Lehigh, and we'd love to hear the story. Submit your story.

PEOPLE

	Olson: “Dehumanizing” elder care will only get worse In her new book, Laura Katz Olson says misguided government policies have made quality care for senior citizens the exception, not the norm.
	The junction of art and science Microscopic photographs taken by Lehigh’s Matthias Falk were featured in a unique exhibition at a San Francisco art gallery.

CAMPUS NEWS

	King Day message: “Act on what is right” Elijah Cummings, leader of the Congressional Black Caucus, celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a more just world.
	In memoriam: Brian G. Brockway, retired Dean, University Distinguished Professor Former professor and dean of the College of Business and Economics is remembered for his excellence in teaching and inimitable sense of humor.
	Winter commencement lives up to name Lehigh conferred undergraduate and advanced degrees upon 439 men and women during the final winter commencement ceremony.

ATHLETICS

	Student-athletes excel on and off field Fourteen of Lehigh’s fall varsity sports teams posted a 3.0 grade point average or higher.
	It's a family affair Sue and Fran Troyan coach successful teams at Lehigh, and still find time to raise three children.
	Callahan has hoop dreams after graduation Steve Callahan will graduate with a dual major in finance and marketing, but he hopes basketball is in his future.

ARTS & CULTURE

	Civil War music no longer gone with the wind Painstaking research has allowed Lehigh’s David Diggs and the university wind ensemble to breathe new life into long-lost Civil War music.
	Bach Choir history is topic of talk Free lecture on Wednesday, Jan. 28, also examines links between the Wolle family and Lehigh.

LEHIGH WEB SITE OF THE MONTH

	Around Town See everything from trendy boutiques and retail areas to American and ethnic eateries in this video of our community, where you'll get a glimpse of the abundance of activities in the city and surrounding areas.

RESOURCES

	Register now for June reunion Reunion 2004 offers great opportunities for you to recapture the memories of your Lehigh days.
	Lehigh alumni clubs calendar Join the fun with local Lehigh alums.
	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.

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