November 2004 The Lehigh Alumni Connection

	November 2004 Back Issues

THE DIRECTOR'S UPDATE


	Celebrating success, on and off the gridiron Join us at a telecast party for the Lehigh-Lafayette game on Saturday, Nov. 20. And take a few minutes to read the LUAA annual report.

SPOTLIGHT STORIES

	"Shine Forever: The Campaign for Lehigh" kicks off in style A $6 million gift by Murray H. Goodman '48 helps launch the $500 million capital campaign to increase endowed scholarships and faculty chairs.
	El-Aasser is named provost Mohamed El-Aasser is hailed as "a visionary leader, an accomplished scholar, a dedicated teacher and loyal friend of the university."
	Financial Services Lab gives business grads competitive edge The state-of-the-art facility provides access to electronic sources of financial and investment data, analytical tools, and real-time trading.
	Memories of "The Rivalry" Last month, we asked you to share with us your favorite Lehigh-Lafayette football memories. Here's what you had to say.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

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TELL US YOUR STORIES

	Heartwarming holiday memories The holiday season always conjures warm memories of our time at Lehigh. The beauty of the campus, the traditions, the kindness of fellow students and faculty members. Please take a minute to share with us your favorite tales of the holiday season at Lehigh. Submit your stories here.

PEOPLE

	Beidler to write his own Canterbury tale Lehigh's Peter Beidler will lead a select group of high school teachers in an NEH-funded seminar on Chaucer in England next summer.
	South Korean ambassador discusses nuclear conflict Sam-Hoon Kim said he is "cautiously optimistic" that the conflict over North Korea's nuclear weapons program will be resolved peacefully.
	An out-of-this-world sabbatical As a visiting scientist with NASA, Arnold Marder helped forge strong ties between Lehigh and the space center's research program.
	Female Afghan refugee recounts life under the Taliban An 18-year-old refugee from Afghanistan spoke to students as part of the Global Union's week-long series, "Islam: No Boundaries."

CAMPUS NEWS

	Goodman gift endows effort to attract best scholar-athletes Lehigh is believed to be the first Division I school to create a Dean of Athletics, underscoring the importance of academics in sports.
	College Board leader coming to Lehigh Gaston Caperton, head of the College Board, will be the featured speaker in this year's College of Education "Leaders of Practice" Series.
	Lehigh Lab's technological innovation recognized with EDUCAUSE Award National organization recognizes innovative technology initiative that brings faculty, staff, and students together to enhance learning.

ATHLETICS

	Get your Lehigh athletics gear online! Lehigh Athletics has launched a new on-line store that features links to the "Lehigh Coaches Collection," including hats, t-shirts, polo shirts and a crew pullover previously available only to coaches and athletics staff members. Plus media guides, and much, much more. Check it out today.
	Women's soccer falls to Colgate in Patriot League title game Lehigh's NCAA Tournament aspirations came to an end Sunday afternoon, as the Mountain Hawks were defeated 2-0 by Colgate in the Patriot League championship game.
	Wrestle-Offs kick off 2004-05 season Lehigh kicked off the 2004-05 wrestling season with the annual Wrestle-Offs in front of a spirited crowd of 1,519 at Leeman-Turner Arena.
	Borda's name added to Payton Award watch list Lehigh junior quarterback Mark Borda has been added to the Walter Payton Award watch list. The Payton Award is presented annually by The Sports Network to the top player in Division I-AA.

ARTS & CULTURE

	A desire for classic theatre Under the direction of Pam Pepper, this month the theatre department will present Desire Under the Elms, Eugene O'Neill's steamy tragedy of love, passion, possession and desire.
	Taking flight The Lehigh University Wind Ensemble presents To Tame the Perilous Skies on Sunday, Nov. 21. Conductor David Diggs explores the exhilaration of flight through celestial music.
	All that jazz The Lehigh University Fusion Fest presents a Thad Jones & Mel Lewis Tribute on Saturday, Nov. 13. Bill Warfield leads a tribute to trumpeter-cornetist Thad Jones and big band drummer Mel Lewis, whose orchestra-founded in 1965 in New York-came to be one of the top big bands.
	Dance the night away The Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Co. comes to Zoellner Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 19. With extraordinary flips and spins, kicks and deep pliés that redefine power, this 85-member Ukrainian folk dance ensemble vividly conveys the passion and charm of their culture.

LEHIGH WEB SITE OF THE MONTH

	Watch the Lehigh-Lafayette game with other alums Come join us at a telecast party to celebrate the 140th meeting of college football's most played rivalry! There are sites in 24 states plus Washington, D.C. Find the one nearest you.

RESOURCES

	LUAA Annual Report Check out a PDF of the Lehigh University Alumni Association 2003-2004 Annual Report. This document outlines the progress and goals of the LUAA in its attempt to become the best alumni association in the country.
	Alumni Travel Check out the exciting and exotic destinations in our Alumni Travel Program.
	Lifetime e-mail address The Lehigh University Alumni Association is offering you a great solution: Lifetime Email Address, a special free service available to all alumni and friends.

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