The Lehigh Alumni Connection
July 2006
 
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Only the best
 

The antivirus king
 
 

Recipe for success
 
 
  

Master of the mismatch
 
 
 
 
 
THE DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
 

Gearing up for the new school year
Join us as we prepare to welcome our new students and a new president to South Mountain.
 
SPOTLIGHT STORIES
 
Only the best
In this tribute to former president Greg Farrington, six Lehigh leaders who have worked with him over the past eight years offer their perspectives on his legacy.
The antivirus king
Steve Chang '78G turned a $5,000 antivirus software start-up into a $1 billion global brand leader.
Recipe for success
Barb Newton '82, '86G runs a successful publishing company that produces the quite popular magazine Taste of Home.
Master of the mismatch
New Lehigh head football coach Andy Coen is a high-energy guy whose offenses always seem to light up scoreboards.
 
PEOPLE
 
Successfully tending his garden
The music programs at Lehigh have enjoyed tremendous growth under Steven Sametz.
Web spam's worst enemy
Professor Brian Davison and doctoral candidate Baoning Wu devised an algorithm to weed out cloaked Web sites.
  Judy F. Marks '84: Making her mark in the business world
Marks is the president of Lockheed Martin Transportation and Security Solutions (TSS) in Rockville, Md.
NEWS
Out-of-this-world fun with technology
Lehigh Valley middle-school students are learning technology, math and science concepts, thanks to Lehigh.
Clicker classes coming to Lehigh
The new technology will enable professors to better engage students in larger classroom settings.
  Lehigh raises money for New Orleans library
Lehigh's staff members adopted Southern University's library as part of an outreach effort following Hurricane Katrina.
  The Eagles return to Lehigh
For an 11th straight year, the Philadelphia Eagles are holding their training camp at Lehigh.
 
ATHLETICS
 
All their bases covered
Kate Arico, Mary Wieder, and Ali Linsk were winners on the softball field and in the classroom for Lehigh.
Dave Petett '01: A super start to his NFL career
The former All-Patriot League defensive lineman won a Super Bowl ring as a scout for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
ARTS & CULTURE
 
Hit TV show spotlights Beedle recording
One of Helen Beedle's songs was featured in the season finale of the HBO series Big Love.
  Devoted to telling the story
Lori Soderlind '86 recently published her first book and has a novel and a memoir in the works.
  See what's happening at Zoellner
Check out the exciting lineup at Zoellner Arts Center.
 
RESOURCES
  
  Greek accreditation results posted
The accreditation results for Lehigh's 30 fraternities and sororities were shared and released to each chapter's undergraduate and alumni leadership in June, and the results can now be found on the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Web site. The accreditation results provide clear, specific feedback on five essential domains of Greek life: scholarship, leadership, citizenship, partnership and stewardship. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at (610) 758-4157.
  Campaign update
Thank you, alumni, volunteers, and friends! With your help and generous support, Shine Forever: The Campaign for Lehigh has finished the fiscal year strong, with a total of $277 million raised toward its $500 million goal. The campaign raised vital resources for endowed scholarships, chairs, and programs, as well as Linderman Library renovations and the Lehigh Fund, which had a record year for unrestricted giving. To see how you helped make it happen, visit our Web site.
  Give a latté to Lehigh!
Simply by giving up one cup of latté a month, you can make a donation to the Lehigh Fund and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that you're helping to ensure that the cup of opportunity for future Lehigh students is always full.
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! 
  Lehigh University Alumni Association
Check out the new look and great new features on our redesigned LUAA Web site.
Alumni Benefits and Services
Get information about the many benefits that come with being a member of the Lehigh Family.
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.
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