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THE
DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
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New
year brings new opportunities to stay connected, engaged and involved
From coast to coast, your Alumni Association is sponsoring receptions to
meet Lehigh’s president and chances to network with other alumni. |
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SPOTLIGHT
STORIES |
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NYU’s
Brown tapped as Dean of College of Business and Economics
Chosen from an impressive pool of international candidates, Paul R.
Brown will take the reins July 1. |
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Unraveling the trial of the century
Greg McNeal '99 co-authored a book that examines the complex legal
issues in Saddam Hussein's trial. |
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Reno
to deliver Tresolini Lecture
Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno is the latest in a long line of
legal luminaries to speak at Lehigh. |
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Aiding
in the fight against global poverty
Lehigh students learned how technology could spread microfinance to
remote Central American communities. |
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PEOPLE |
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Farrington to lead California Academy of Sciences
The fourth largest natural history museum in the country has hired
former Lehigh President Gregory Farrington as its executive director. |
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In
memoriam: Arthur Everett Pitcher
An influential scholar and researcher, Pitcher also was a generous
benefactor to Lehigh. |
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Dyson:
King was “a revolutionary and a militant and a radical”
Michael Eric Dyson, a Penn professor, author, and radio talk show host,
called King “arguably the greatest American we have produced.” |
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CAMPUS NEWS |
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Lehigh
inaugurations bridge past, present
Inauguration ceremonies are an important part of a university’s life,
says Lehigh historian and former dean and faculty member W. Ross Yates. |
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Student research on democracy published in top-ranked journal
Most measures of democracy are seriously flawed, a team of Lehigh
scholars concluded. The reason: They don’t factor in public
participation. |
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Fraternity misses occupancy requirement
Alpha Chi Rho failed to achieve the university’s 90 percent occupancy
standard three semesters in a row. |
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International HQ revokes Kappa Sigma fraternity’s charter
Beta Iota chapter members remain alumni members in good standing, but
will no longer be able to participate in chapter activities. |
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ATHLETICS |
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Student-athletes shine on and off the field
In the fall, nearly 250 of Lehigh’s student-athletes earned a grade
point average of 3.2 or better. |
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Seeing double around the track
Red-haired identical twins Kevin and Brian Ahearn are seniors on the
Lehigh track and field team. |
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Experienced group to lead Lehigh in 2007
Seniors Ryan Lloyd, Alfredo Fernandez-Concha, and Brad Nelson are back
to lead the Lehigh men’s tennis team. |
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Lehigh reflects on 2006 season at banquet
This year’s Eugene M. ’35 and Harriet Henry fall sports banquet was held
on Sunday, January 14. |
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Go Inside Lehigh
Athletics
Welcome to Inside Lehigh Athletics, your chance to take a glimpse into
the on and off the field lives of Lehigh student-athletes. Read their
latest blogs here. |
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ARTS &
CULTURE |
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Zoellner show benefits children’s musical charity
The Feb. 3 performance, a benefit for The Gift of Music, is free for
children ages 5-17. |
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Cirque Eloise’s “Rain” comes to Lehigh
Experience the thrilling backstage world of a circus troupe on Sunday,
Feb. 18 at Zoellner Arts Center. |
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See what’s
happening at Zoellner
Check out the exciting lineup at Zoellner Arts Center. |
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RESOURCES |
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Ensure Lehigh’s bright future by
giving to the Lehigh Fund!
The Lehigh Fund supports every corner of the university—from financial
aid to campus maintenance, computer labs, student performances,
athletics facilities, and more. Just call (800) 523-0565 or visit
https://giving.lehigh.edu/
to securely make your gift online. Thank you! |
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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 site!
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Lehigh University Alumni Association
Check out the new look and great new features on our redesigned LUAA Web
site. |
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Alumni Benefits and Services
Get information about the many benefits that come with being a member of
the Lehigh Family. |
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Alumni Travel
Check out the exciting and exotic destinations in our Alumni Travel
Program. |
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Lehigh Alumni Clubs Calendar
Join the fun with local Lehigh alums. |
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Sign up for Breaking News
Each month, Lehigh University is included in hundreds of stories in
media outlets from around the world. Breaking News, a weekly
e-newsletter produced by the Office of University Relations, offers
subscribers a summary of selected news coverage to illustrate the
breadth and diversity of Lehigh's presence in the news. Think of it as
showcasing the best of the best! Subscribe today to keep abreast of
highlights of Lehigh in the news from global news sources. |
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