The Lehigh Alumni Connection
March 2006
 
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News and Information for Alumni and Friends of Lehigh University
 
 

Filmmaker Ken Burns to speak at commencement
 
 

In memorium: John Karakash
 
 

Gift supports new Holocaust Studies chair

  

Lehigh, PricewaterhouseCoopers announce new scholars program
 
 
 
 
 
THE DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
 

Remember your reunion
The June reunion is coming up, and so is the annual L-in-Life Award
dinner in New York in April. Make plans to join us.
 
SPOTLIGHT STORIES
 
Filmmaker Ken Burns to speak at commencement
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns will speak at Lehigh’s 138th commencement ceremony on May 22.
In memorium: John Karakash
The Lehigh community mourns the passing of the former dean of the engineering college, a true “Renaissance man.”
Gift supports new Holocaust Studies chair
The new faculty position will provide students with insightful programming in Holocaust Studies and ethical values.
Lehigh, PricewaterhouseCoopers announce new scholars program
The partnership ensures that top Lehigh students will have internships at the Big Four accounting firm. 
 
PEOPLE
 
Earl ’80 leads rapidly growing Christian Alumni group
Since its inception in 1991, LCA has grown from a couple members into a
group that’s 250 strong.
Lehigh receives Berman papers
Gift includes correspondence with major artists and papers relating to the Bermans’ business, civic and philanthropic activities.
  Engineering professors voice concerns over e-voting processes
The goal of the professors is to see that e-voting technology is applied securely and fairly wherever it is used.
NEWS
Lehigh partnership opens door to U.N. internships
Jennifer Atanasoska ’06, a political science and Spanish double major
from New York City, is the latest Lehigh student to intern at the U.N.
Hip hop course builds “performance muscle”
The theatre course developed by Kashi Johnson explores the 30-year-old art form that “gives voice to the voiceless.”
 
ATHLETICS
 
Strobel named EIWA Coach of the Year
Head wrestling coach Greg Strobel captured the conference’s Coach of the Year award for the fourth time in eleven seasons at Lehigh.
Lehigh places seven on all-league teams
Seven Lehigh student-athletes were named to the 2006 Patriot League’s All-League swimming and diving team.
  Lehigh seeks third straight NCAA bid
This spring, Fran Troyan’s softball takes aim at an eighth straight Patriot League regular season championship and a third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
ARTS & CULTURE
 
Brecht’s The Good Woman of Setzuan debuts in late March
The 20th century masterpiece will be performed at Zoellner Arts Center from March 31-April 2.
See what’s happening at Zoellner
Check out the exciting lineup at Zoellner Arts Center.
 
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. 
  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.
  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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