The Lehigh Alumni Connection
June 2005
 
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Making the ‘Case’ for counterterrorism
 
 


Edwards takes an unconventional road to success
 
 


Angelou tells graduates to take time out

  


Moses named deputy provost for academic programs
 
 
 
 
 
THE DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
 

A Reunion to remember
Who was that playing sax with Finn Wentworth ’80 at the 2005 Reunion? Live from Bethlehem, it’s Saturday Night!
 
SPOTLIGHT STORIES
 
Making the ‘Case’ for counterterrorism
Former Young Alumni Council president Greg McNeal '99 has landed a coveted editorial position at the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy. 
Edwards takes an unconventional road to success
After an uphill climb including family deaths and a stint of being homeless in Manhattan, Rob Edwards '90 has found his true calling in Florida.
Angelou tells graduates to take time out
Maya Angelou inspired the 1,650 graduates of the Class of 2005 that they are the hope of the future, telling them “progress can be made.”
Moses named deputy provost for academic programs
Carl Moses, who calls academic programs “one of my great passions,” will assist the provost with academic issues in his new post.
 
PEOPLE
 
Laser researcher reaches the pinnacle of his profession
Paul Corkum Ph.D. ’72 had the best week of his life when he recently won two research awards at the Conference for Lasers and Electron Optics.
  Hyclak named interim dean of CBE
Thomas Hyclak is confident that he can continue to guide the College of Business and Economics to success.
Cassimeris receives prestigious award for research on cell mitosis
Prof. Lynne Cassimeris was one of only two researchers to earn the Keith R. Porter Endowment for Cell Biology for her study of cell division.
  College of Business and Economics student’s career takes off at Boeing
When supply chain management student Matthew Lisk presented his study to Boeing executives, he didn’t expect to land a job…but he did.
  Professor Henri Barkey testifies on Capitol Hill
Henri Barkey testified before the House Committee on International Relations recently on the state of the U.S.-Turkish relationship.
NEWS
LUAA endorses Shine Forever
LUAA enthusiastically endorsed Shine Forever: The Campaign for Lehigh in a recent resolution, pledging to reach out to alumni and share resources in support of the success of the campaign. Read the full text.
Lehigh’s AMOD program gets recognition from the AMA
The American Medical Association recently recognized Lehigh’s “A Matter of Degree” program that works to curb high risk drinking.
JPMorgan Chase donates computer processors to Lehigh
Intel processors donated by JPMorgan have proven to be beneficial to students and faculty doing research.
  Hoben Teaching Fellowship announced
Two Lehigh graduate students—Mike Gunther and Rob Armstrong—will be supported by the new Hoben Teaching Fellowship to teach history.
 
ATHLETICS
 
Student-athletes continue success on field, in classroom
Mary Frances Hynoski helped lead the women's basketball team to the top GPA in the spring 2005 semester.
2005 football season tickets on sale
Fifth year head coach Pete Lembo and the Mountain Hawks face another difficult schedule in 2005.
Taylor announces the signing of four student-athletes
Lehigh has averaged almost 17 wins per season in Billy Taylor's first three years on the sidelines.
ARTS & CULTURE
 
Zoellner enjoys seventh consecutive record-breaking year
Zoellner Arts Center has bucked the national trend for the seventh year in a row with significant gains in both sales and revenue.
Zoellner welcomes Don Quixote
In conjunction with Touchstone Theatre, a sight and sound exhibition featuring Don Quixote will be on display at Zoellner through July.
   
LEHIGH WEB SITE OF THE MONTH
 
Howard Finster: Revealing the Masterworks
Take a virtual tour of the recent Lehigh University Art Galleries exhibit of famed outsider artist Howard Finster’s works. RealPlayer required.
 
RESOURCES
  
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!
  Campaign update
220 new scholarships for talented students. 21 new faculty chairs to boost Lehigh's academic reputation. Shine Forever: The Campaign for Lehigh, now at $232 million, continues to move the university forward. Check our progress and priorities.
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