January 2005 The Lehigh Alumni Connection

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Keeping your New
Year’s resolutions

Asa comes home

Making the most of
the genes we’ve got

Wu named dean of
engineering college

THE DIRECTOR'S UPDATE


	Strengthening the ties that bind The devastating tsunami and its continuing aftereffects remind us all of the value of community.

SPOTLIGHT STORIES

	Keeping your New Year’s resolutions Motivation expert Sally A. White, dean of the College of Education, offers tips for making your New Year’s resolutions last all year long.
	Asa comes home A bronze statue of Lehigh founder Asa Packer, a gift from the Class of 2003, now graces the plaza in front of the Alumni Memorial Building.
	Wu named dean of engineering college Provost Mohamed El-Aasser expressed confidence that David Wu will help lead the university “to the next level of educational excellence.”
	Making the most of the genes we’ve got Research by bioscience professor Stefan Maas on RNA editing may shed light on Lou Gehrig’s disease, epilepsy, and depression.

PEOPLE

	Soderlund named deputy provost The new position will focus on such issues as tenure and promotion policy, shared governance, diversity, and mentoring.
	In memoriam: Harry Turner Martindale '27 Lehigh mourns the loss of alumnus, friend and generous contributor to the university, Harry Turner Martindale ’27.
	Sister's saga inspires student to save lives Chris MacDonald ’05 is preparing for a career in biomedical technology with a dual major in engineering physics and environmental engineering.
	Zirkel earns Panhellenic award Perry A. Zirkel, University Professor of Education and Law, is hailed as “a strong limb of the Lehigh University tree of academia.”

CAMPUS NEWS

	India Club aids tsunami victims Lehigh’s India Club is helping to raise money to assist relief and rehabilitation efforts.
	Lehigh community makes holidays brighter Throughout the holiday season, Lehigh students, faculty, and staff gave back to their community in many ways. Read their stories.

ATHLETICS

	Whritenour left stage to Lehigh athletes Joe Whritenour, who oversaw the Bethlehem sports scene for more than 50 years, died on Jan. 4 at the age of 82.
	Lehigh takes the comeback trail to victory over Mizzou No. 6 Lehigh continued its winning ways on Tuesday evening as the Mountain Hawks defeated No. 13 Missouri 22-17 at the historic New York Athletic Club.
	Lehigh completes hardwood sweep of Lafayette Sophomore Jason Mgebroff tied a season high with 13 points against Lafayette as Lehigh swept a pair of games against its archrival.

ARTS & CULTURE

	Classical Savion to replace Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk at Zoellner Savion Glover’s new one-man toe-tapping spectacular, Classical Savion, replaces Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk at Zoellner on January 28.
	MOMIX to bring lizards and tumbleweed to Zoellner Hailed for their creativity and beauty, the dance troupe MOMIX will present American Southwest-inspired Opus Cactus on Jan. 22.

LEHIGH WEB SITE OF THE MONTH

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RESOURCES

	Lehigh Sports Radio/TV Broadcast Schedule Follow your favorite Lehigh athletic team on TV, radio or the internet. Check here for upcoming games.
	LUAA Annual Report Check out a PDF of the Lehigh University Alumni Association 2003-2004 Annual Report. This document outlines the progress and goals of the LUAA in its attempt to become the best alumni association in the country.
	Alumni Travel Check out the exciting and exotic destinations in our Alumni Travel Program.

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