Experience Alumni Weekend–with reunions, great
gatherings, family-friendly activities, and sessions to expand
your mind. We have an action-packed weekend for all
alumni and friends!
May 14-18, 2015
Alumni enjoy the Brown & White Bash
Welcome Back!
On behalf of Lehigh University and the
Alumni Association Board of Directors, we
welcome you back to Lehigh for Alumni
Weekend 2015!
Stay connected and use #LehighAW to follow
the events of Alumni Weekend 2015.
Complete your reservation form
today and mail it with payment to:
Lehigh University Alumni Association
Linda Shroi
152 Goodman Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 758-3135
Or log in to make your reservation and payment online at:
mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend
Deadline May 1. NO REFUNDS after May 8.
Programming subject to change.
Please note: advance registration is REQUIRED for
all events.
Alumni enjoy a stroll on
the Memorial Walkway
Thursday, May 14
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Alumni Weekend Registration
Alumni Memorial Building
7:00 p.m.
Brown and White Night
A festive
ReunionFest celebration
Asa Packer Dining Room, University Center
Kick off Alumni Weekend with a reception recognizing
our Alumni Award recipients and celebrating our many
key volunteers.
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Alumni Weekend Registration
Alumni Memorial Building
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Group Yoga: Presented by Linda Barsik ’13G
Sinclair Sculpture Garden, between Sinclair Lab and
Whitaker Lab
Rain location: Room 303, University Center
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Asa Packer Dining Room, University Center
9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Mulvihill Golf Center Open Hours
902 College Drive, Goodman Campus
Golf Pro Larry Wise will also offer golf lessons for those
interested in tightening up their game. Event held rain
or shine. Indoor facilities are available. Please note:
additional registration is required.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tell Your Lehigh Story: An Alumni Oral
History Project
Digital Media Studio, Fairchild-Martindale Library
Breezeway
We all have great Lehigh stories—passionate, quirky, or
touching memories of our experiences. Help make Lehigh
history by participating in a casual interview with staff—
by appointment only. Contact Janet Norwood at jwn2@
lehigh.edu or (610) 758-5350 for additional information.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Campus Bus Tour
Hosted by Gary Falasca, director of facilities services,
and Julia Parker, director of campus planning. This tour
leaves from University Drive and drops off at the U.C.
for lunch.
Details are subject to change. Please check mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend.
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Friday, May 15
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Student-Guided Walking Tours
Leadership Plaza in front of the Alumni Memorial
Building
Enjoy a walking tour led by our most dynamic students.
Optional: Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of South Bethlehem.
Maps are available at the information desk in the Alumni
Memorial Building.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Future of Learning:
The Mountaintop Experience
STEPS
Faculty and students will showcase the research they have
developed while utilizing the industrial-era spaces of the
former Bethlehem Steel.
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Buffet Lunch
Asa Packer Dining Room, University Center
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tour of the Caruso Wrestling Complex
Named after Lehigh wrestling great Michael Caruso ’67—
Lehigh’s three-time NCAA champion—the complex is a training
ground for Lehigh athletes and includes the Hall of Champions.
Students participating in the
Mountaintop experience
Hill Block Party
“The Hill”
Relive your fun days on
“The Hill” with classmates!
Enjoy live music by the Retro Kings
featuring Mike Connor ’80, beer,
food and all that is Brown & White!
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sigma Chi: 102 Lower Sayre Road
House 104: 104 Hill Drive
ReunionFest
Iacocca Hall Lawn, Mountaintop Campus
Celebrate with hundreds of Lehigh alumni and friends
at a festive event under the stars. Includes a hearty
buffet, open wine and beer bar, and dancing. Seating is
arranged by class and by interest group.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
50th Reunion Reception: Class of 1965
Saucon Valley Country Club
9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Brown and White Bash
Details are subject to change. Please check mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend.
Wood Dining Room, Iacocca Hall, Mountaintop Campus
Join the after-party in an upscale lounge atmosphere
with delicious hors d’oeuvres and beats from DJ Karl
Brisseaux ’11. A quiet area will also be provided in the
Penthouse Tower to give attendees a chance to mingle.
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5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 16
7:00 a.m.
Running Group
University Center Lawn Flagpole
Led by Tom Chaves, associate vice president of
advancement services.
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Alumni Weekend Registration
Alumni Memorial Building
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Group Yoga: Presented by Linda Barsik ’13G
Sinclair Sculpture Garden, between Sinclair Lab and
Whitaker Lab
Rain location: Room 303, University Center
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Career Solutions Coffee and Donuts
Advancement Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Alumni
Memorial Building
Hosted by Tom Dowd, director of alumni career solutions.
If you have career questions, stop by to talk with Alumni
Career Solutions! We’re here to answer your career
questions and provide multiple resources to point your
career in the right direction.
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Hot Breakfast Buffet
Asa Packer Dining Room, University Center
9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Parade and Class Photo Preparation
Parade Headquarters in the University Center
10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Class Photographs
Don’t miss the chance to capture the memories!
Photography locations will be listed in the Alumni
Weekend program.
10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Historic Parade of Classes and Flagpole
Ceremony
Asa Packer Campus
Rain Location: Grace Hall
The colorful Parade of Classes winds through the heart
of campus. The crowd cheers for their favorite class, and
the parade judges select the winner of the coveted Petty
Flag for best parade performance.
Details are subject to change. Please check mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend.
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The Class of 2004 marches proudly
in the Parade of Classes
Saturday, May 16
11:45 a.m.
Luau on the Lawn
University Center Lawn
Rain Location: Grace Hall
Relax and enjoy a University Center buffet lunch featuring
festive music.
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
President’s Address
Packard Lab, Karakash Plaza Fountain
Interim President Kevin Clayton ’84 will address alumni
and friends.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Carnival
University Center Lawn
Fun for the whole family, featuring traditional
carnival games, carnival fare, prizes, and the local
fire department!
Details are subject to change. Please check mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend.
Eugene Chovanes ’50
also known as “Gene Gene
the Dancing Machine”,
impresses with his dance
moves every year at
ReunionFest!
Tell Your Lehigh Story: An Alumni Oral
History Project
Digital Media Studio, Fairchild-Martindale Library
Breezeway
We all have great Lehigh stories—passionate, quirky, or
touching memories of our experiences. Help make Lehigh
history by participating in a casual interview with staff—
by appointment only. Contact Janet Norwood at jwn2@
lehigh.edu or (610) 758-5350 for additional information.
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mountain Talks
Linderman Library, Reading Room
Join intellectual sessions on compelling topics from some
of Lehigh’s most notable thought leaders.
3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Renew Your Wedding Vows
Packer Memorial Church
Renew your wedding vows beside your family, friends,
and fellow alumni. An officiant will preside over the
ceremony. Additional registration required.
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wine and Craft Beer Tasting
Tamerler Courtyard adjacent to Rauch Business center
Taste the wine and craft beer the Lehigh Valley has to
offer. Lawn games and a DJ will provide the perfect
atmosphere on campus.
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Zigmund and Weber Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner
Pandini’s, University Center, by invitation only
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Class Celebrations for ’45, ’50, ’55, ’65, ’70,
’75, and Back Every Year Club
6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Class Celebrations for ’80, ’85, ’95, ’00, ’05,
’10, ’15
6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
1960 Class Celebration
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
1990 Class Celebration
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1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 17
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Farewell Bottomless Brunch
Asa Packer Dining Room, University Center
Enjoy a scrumptious bottomless brunch complete with a
“Make Your Own Bloody Mary Bar.”
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate Service
Packer Memorial Church
Family-friendly fun
on the U.C. Lawn
Details are subject to change. Please check mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend.
Celebrating an important
milestone at Commencement
Monday, May 18
8:30 a.m.
President’s Breakfast
President’s Tent, east of Goodman Stadium, by invitation only.
10:00 a.m.
Commencement Ceremony
Goodman Stadium
Congratulate our newest alumni—the Class of 2015—as they head out into the world
with a procession led by members of the Class of 1965.
Your Alumni Weekend Guide
Child Care
Lehigh’s Alumni Weekend is a family-friendly event! Child
care will be provided at the licensed and accredited Lehigh
University Child Care Center for infants and children up to
12 years of age. Services include fun activities, snacks, and
dinner (formula or milk must be provided for infants). Due to
space limitations, you must register your child by April 3, 2015,
by filling out your paper registration form or by registering
online at mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend. Space is
limited to first come, first served.
Location:
Goodman Campus
More House
5 Duh Drive, Bethlehem
Service Details
Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. $50 for first child,
$25 for each additional child
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. $50 for first child,
$25 for each additional child
Lehigh pride
with a smile
The shuttle service dispatches from the circular driveway of the
Alumni Memorial Building and picks up and drops off at most
event locations. Look for the “Shuttle Tent.” An off-campus
shuttle service will be provided to and from the following locations:
• Comfort Suites at 120 West Third Street
• Fairfield Inn at 2140 Motel Drive
• Hilton Garden Inn at 1787-B Airport Road
• Holiday Inn Hellertown at 2201 Cherry Lane
• Homewood Suites Bethlehem at 2031 Avenue C
• Hotel Bethlehem at 437 Main Street
• Hyatt Place at 45 West North Street
• Marriott Hotel at 2160 Motel Drive
• Sands Hotel at 77 Sands Boulevard
• Staybridge Suites Allentown at 1787-A Airport Road
Alumni Weekend Attire
We suggest wearing comfortable shoes and casual clothes for
events during the day. Business casual is appropriate for Friday
evening’s ReunionFest and Brown & White Bash after-party,
and Saturday’s class dinners. Remember, some events may
take place in an outdoor tent. We suggest you bring a sweater
and wear appropriate footwear.
Parking
You may park your car in any of the university lots or parking
garages throughout campus. The Alumni Memorial Building
parking garage is closest to the shuttle service. Parking in the
campus garages is complimentary, except for metered spaces.
Please note: if you park in a metered space on or off campus,
you are responsible for those charges.
Details are subject to change. Please check mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend.
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Transportation
Honor Your Milestone!
This Reunion, celebrate your class, connect with Lehigh in the
present, and help shape Lehigh’s future by making your gift through
the Lehigh Fund.
Your support makes possible life-changing scholarships, furthers
revolutionary faculty research, and enhances opportunities for
student activities and athletics.
Did you know? Giving in consecutive years qualifies you for recognition
and membership in the South Mountain Society. South Mountain
Society members create a powerful foundation for Lehigh by providing
the resources that give our students a competitive edge.
www.lehigh.edu/lehighfund
27 Memorial Drive West
Bethlehem, PA 18015-3086
(800) 523-0565
[email protected]
Make your reunion gift today:
• Online: For your convenience, you can add your gift when you
complete your reunion registration at alum.lu/comeback.
• You can also visit give.lu/giveback to make a credit card gift.
• By mail: Complete the enclosed form and return it with your
registration. Remember: if you can’t make reunion, you can still
make your gift!
• By phone: Please contact us at (866) 517-1552 8:30 a.m.
through 5:30 p.m. EST and we’ll help you through the gift process.