November 2003 
   

Pictures of the Cities
 January Career
 Networking
 Receptions

 


 Slicked Up 9s Are
 Having A Swingin’
 Time

 

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 Lehigh-Lafayette: The
 139th Meeting

 


 School Lunch
 Research Generates
 Huge Media Buzz
 

THE DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
 
A Welcome Message from Chris Marshall '88
It is with great excitement that we move to this new format for the Director's Update e-newsletter. The name has been changed to the Lehigh Alumni Connection and there is a little more "sizzle" to make the experience just that much better! 
 
SPOTLIGHT STORIES
 
January Career Networking Receptions
The Lehigh University Alumni Association and the Alumni Clubs invite alumni, parents, and current Lehigh University juniors and seniors to attend these exciting new events! 
Slicked Up 9s Are Having A Swingin’ Time
Born on Lehigh’s campus five years ago, this popular swing band continues to pack dance floors up and down the East Coast.
Lehigh-Lafayette: The 139th Meeting
Come join us at a telecast party near you to celebrate the 139th meeting of college football's most played rivalry.
School Lunch Research Generates Huge Media Buzz 
Kids in American schools have less time to eat than prison inmates?  Read about these findings in the latest research out of the College of Education. 
 
PEOPLE
 
Alum Helps Book Lovers Share their Passion 
Heather Mehra-Pedersen ’87 is a key player in the creative team that launched an online book "treasure hunt" site that delights millions.
Mr. Cutler's Opus
Just like the silver screen’s Mr. Holland, Robert Cutler sparked a contagious passion for music--and for life--in his Lehigh Glee Club students for 25 years. 
 
CAMPUS NEWS
 
IBM Helps Launch Financial Services Lab 
Lehigh students will soon be able to experience the excitement of a Wall Street trading floor without having to leave campus. IBM has partnered with the university to create a lively Financial Services Laboratory within Rauch Business Center.
International Week Sets Standard for Nation
As part of the 4th annual International Education Week, Lehigh hosted one of the largest celebrations of diversity in the country, with events paying tribute to nations all over the globe.  
 
ATHLETICS
 
Grace Hall Reopens to Rave Reviews
The former Snake Pit is reborn as a gleaming, new state-of-the-art multi-sport facility that preserves the venerable arena’s fabled intimacy.
See photos of renovations as they progressed 
Big Man On and Off Campus
When senior offensive lineman Oscar Guerrero walks off the college football field for the last time later this season, he’ll leave big shoes to fill - literally and figuratively.
Getting a Gripp on Life
Liz Gripp, a senior sociology and social psychology major who also covers first base for the Lehigh softball team, hopes to be one of the reasons why university student athletes tend to make wise decisions.
Women's Hoops Earn Academic Distinction
It's not only about the game, and the women’s basketball team has made that clear. They've been recognized as one of the top academic programs in the country.
  
ARTS & CULTURE
 
Christmas Vespers Brighten Holiday Season
Christmas Vespers, one of Lehigh’s most cherished holiday traditions, will be held at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, in Packer Memorial Church.
For Two Nights at Zoellner, It’s All Beethoven!
The Lehigh University Philharmonic Orchestra, as part of its 10th anniversary celebration, will present a concert entitled All Beethoven! in Zoellner Arts Center’s Baker Hall at 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6.
 
LEHIGH WEB SITE OF THE MONTH
   
Music Online from the Aural Collage
Who needs music CDs? Just log onto this awesome university Web site, where you'll find a selection of more than two-and-a-half hours of streaming music from Lehigh's Choral Arts, Jazz Ensemble, Philharmonic, and Wind Ensemble.
  
RESOURCES
 
Strengthening Greek Life
Greek life at Lehigh has enjoyed a long history and we seek your help in our efforts to strengthen the Lehigh Greek system.
Our Annual Report
Check out the Lehigh University Alumni Association 2002-2003 Annual Report. This document outlines the progress and goals of the LUAA in its attempt to become the best alumni association in the country.
Liberty Mutual Insurance
As a Lehigh alumnus you have access to discounted rates on your auto or home insurance from Liberty Mutual. 
 

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