Each class is represented by a number of leaders, working to connect classmates back to Lehigh long after graduation. Every year, between 250 and 300 volunteers plan Reunion and class events, connect with their adoptive class, and write news and updates about their classmates in the Class Notes section of the Bulletin. Relive. Rediscover. Reunion. This year, … Continue reading Shared Affinity Beyond South Mountain
The Lehigh University Alumni Association Board of Directors, Young Alumni Council, Senior Alumni Council and Deans’ Advisory Councils are just a few of the structured volunteer roles that assist in an advisory capacity. 256 volunteer leaders help Lehigh develop direction and apply their expertise during the tactical implementation of projects to better serve Lehigh alumni. These volunteers, … Continue reading Leaders at Lehigh
An important reason alumni choose to volunteer with Lehigh is to help students and fellow alumni network and gain work experience. Mentorship, recruiting, resume review, and externships are just a few ways alumni help others with professional development. We offer several opportunities to engage as professionals. Lehigh Alumni Relations organizes and supports many professional alliances that … Continue reading Networking with Industry Leaders
Nearly 500 volunteers operate regionally on behalf of Lehigh. Whether it’s planning a regional program for alumni to enjoy or representing Lehigh at a college fair, volunteers are at the core of developing an international Lehigh presence.Based in their communities and regions, alumni extend the reach of Lehigh and help us welcome and connect more … Continue reading Making Connections Across the Globe
After transferring to Lehigh as a junior, long-time Reunion volunteer Celeste Varricchio ’73 (second from the right) became one of the first 12 women to receive an undergraduate degree from Lehigh in the historic Class of 1973. Celeste was also part of another historic group of Lehigh women, being one of the first six female … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Celeste Varricchio ’73
We are delighted to share an exciting development regarding the Lehigh Alumni Sustainability Alliance (LASA). LASA recently made the strategic decision to transition its leadership into a more formalized structure that will allow the alliance to better utilize its volunteers and create a better engagement experience for all LASA members. The leadership committee will work … Continue reading Sustainability Alliance Leadership Update
Retired engineer Norman Rumpf ’59 returned to Lehigh for a week in summer 2017 as an expert-in-residence to mentor students in the LaunchBayC program of the Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Innovation and students in the Mountaintop Program. Rumpf was chief engineer within the Defense Support Program of Northrup Grumman Electronic systems. He earned … Continue reading Norman Rumpf ’59 Helps Students Toward Their ‘Next Step’
Over the last year, BALANCE has been in a rebuilding and restructuring phase, to better sustain our network and to allow opportunities for more volunteers and leadership roles. With the support of the new leadership at Lehigh and in the Alumni Relations office, we will begin filling new roles and looking for volunteers. If you … Continue reading Jessica Huertas ’94: The Year Ahead for BALANCE
“Why I Remain Close to Lehigh” is a collection of feature stories about Lehigh University alumni volunteers and their motivation to stay involved with their alma mater. The group of alumni were interviewed by Klaudia Jazwinska ’18 and Carina Bonasera ’19. From the start of her first year at Lehigh University, Shannon Varcoe ’15 ’16G knew that there … Continue reading Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Shannon Varcoe ’15 ’16G
“Why I Remain Close to Lehigh” is a collection of feature stories about Lehigh University alumni volunteers and their motivation to stay involved with their alma mater. The group of alumni were interviewed by Klaudia Jazwinska ’18 and Carina Bonasera ’19. After Louis R. Girke graduated from Lehigh in 1955, he and his wife, Patricia, wanted to stay … Continue reading Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Patricia Girke ’55W