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May 14-18, 2015 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!

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Page 1: Experience Alumni Weekend–with reunions, great gatherings ......Packard Lab, Karakash Plaza Fountain Interim President Kevin Clayton ’84 will address alumni and friends. 1:00 p.m

May 14-18, 2015

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!

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Alumni enjoy the Brown & White Bash

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Lehigh University Alumni AssociationLinda Shroi152 Goodman DriveBethlehem, PA 18015(610) 758-4682

Or log in to make your reservation and payment online at:

mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekendDeadline May 1. NO REFUNDS after May 8. Programming subject to change.

Please note: advance registration is REQUIRED for all events.

Complete your reservation form today and mail it with payment to:

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.

Alumni enjoy a stroll onthe Memorial Walkway

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4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Alumni Weekend RegistrationAlumni Memorial Building

7:00 p.m. Brown and White NightAsa Packer Dining Room, University Center Kick off Alumni Weekend with a reception recognizing our Alumni Award recipients and celebrating our many key volunteers.

Thursday, May 14

A festiveReunionFest celebration

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8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Alumni Weekend RegistrationAlumni Memorial Building

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.Group Yoga: Presented by Linda Barsik ’13GSinclair Sculpture Garden, between Sinclair Lab and Whitaker LabRain location: Room 303, University Center

8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Continental BreakfastAsa Packer Dining Room, University Center

9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Mulvihill Golf Center Open Hours902 College Drive, Goodman CampusGolf 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 [email protected] 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.

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Friday, May 15

Details are subject to change. Please check mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend.

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1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Student-Guided Walking ToursLeadership 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 LunchAsa Packer Dining Room, University Center

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Tour of the Caruso Wrestling ComplexNamed 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 theMountaintop experience

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5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Hill Block Party“The Hill”Relive your fun days on “The Hill” with classmates!Enjoy live music by the Retro Kingsfeaturing Mike Connor ’80, beer,food and all that is Brown & White!

6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.ReunionFest Iacocca Hall Lawn, Mountaintop CampusCelebrate 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 Wood Dining Room, Iacocca Hall, Mountaintop CampusJoin 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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Details are subject to change. Please check mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend.

Sigma Chi: 102 Lower Sayre RoadHouse 104: 104 Hill Drive

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7:00 a.m.Running Group University Center Lawn FlagpoleLed 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 LabRain location: Room 303, University Center

8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Career Solutions Coffee and DonutsAdvancement Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Alumni Memorial BuildingHosted 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 HallThe 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.

Saturday, May 16

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The Class of 2004 marches proudlyin the Parade of Classes

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11:45 a.m.Luau on the Lawn University Center Lawn Rain Location: Grace HallRelax 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 FountainInterim President Kevin Clayton ’84 will address alumni and friends.

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.CarnivalUniversity Center LawnFun 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.

Saturday, May 16Eugene Chovanes ’50 also known as “Gene Gene the Dancing Machine”, impresses with his dance moves every year at ReunionFest!

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1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Tell Your Lehigh Story: An Alumni Oral History ProjectDigital 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 [email protected] or (610) 758-5350 for additional information.

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mountain Talks Linderman Library, Reading RoomJoin 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 ChurchRenew 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 centerTaste 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 DinnerPandini’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

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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Eugene Chovanes ’50 also known as “Gene Gene the Dancing Machine”, impresses with his dance moves every year at ReunionFest!

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9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Farewell Brunch Asa Packer Dining Room, University Center Enjoy a scrumptious brunch complete with a “Make Your Own Bloody Mary Bar.”

4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Baccalaureate Service Packer Memorial Church

Details are subject to change. Please check mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend.

Sunday, May 17

Family-friendly funon the U.C. Lawn

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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 StadiumCongratulate 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.

Celebrating an important milestone at Commencement

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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 CampusMore House5 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 pridewith a smile

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Details are subject to change. Please check mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend.

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TransportationThe 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 AttireWe 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.

ParkingYou 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.

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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.

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.

www.lehigh.edu/lehighfund

27 Memorial Drive WestBethlehem, PA 18015-3086(800) [email protected]

Honor Your Milestone!