Alumni enjoy the Brown & White Bash

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1 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

2 Alumni enjoy the Brown & White Bash

3 Welcome Back! On behalf of Lehigh University and the Alumni Association Board of Directors, we welcome you back to Lehigh for Alumni Weekend 2015! Alumni enjoy a stroll on the Memorial Walkway Stay connected and use #LehighAW to follow the events of Alumni Weekend Complete your reservation form today and mail it with payment to: Lehigh University Alumni Association Linda Shroi 152 Goodman Drive Bethlehem, PA (610) 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.

4 Thursday, May 14 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Alumni Weekend Registration Alumni Memorial Building A festive ReunionFest celebration 7:00 p.m. Brown and White Night Asa Packer Dining Room, University Center Kick off Alumni Weekend with a reception recognizing our Alumni Award recipients and celebrating our many key volunteers.

5 Friday, May 15 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) 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. mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend Details are subject to change. Please check mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend.

6 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

7 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 Kings featuring Mike Connor 80, beer, food and all that is Brown & White! Sigma Chi: 102 Lower Sayre Road House 104: 104 Hill Drive 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 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. mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 50th Reunion Reception: Class of 1965 Saucon Valley Country Club Details are subject to change. Please check mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend. 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Brown and White Bash 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.

8 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.

9 The Class of 2004 marches proudly in the Parade of Classes mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend Details are subject to change. Please check mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend.

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

11 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) 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 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m Class Celebration 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m Class Celebration mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend

12 Sunday, May 17 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 Family-friendly fun on the U.C. Lawn Details are subject to change. Please check mylehigh.lehigh.edu/alumniweekend.

13 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.

14 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 Lehigh pride with a smile Saturday: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. $50 for first child, $25 for each additional child

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

16 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. 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) :30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. EST and we ll help you through the gift process Memorial Drive West Bethlehem, PA (800) lehighfund@lehigh.edu