11 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE GO? WE INVIGORATE OUR COMMUNITY. Clayton University Center As the centerpiece of the Asa Packer Campus, the Clayton University Center at Packer Hall is a sight that awes prospective students and their families and transports alumni back to their Lehigh days. But it’s more than just a beautiful building. As the only place on campus where each and every member of our community spends time — eating, relaxing, studying, meeting, or just passing through — the Clayton University Center has the power to influence and shape their experiences and the relationships they have with each other. The project, launched by a leadership gift from Lisa A. and Kevin L. Clayton ’84 ’13P, is now underway to restore and revitalize the building, which was last renovated in the 1950s. Comfortable spaces to work and relax, new dining experiences, and even a new pub will transform the building into a vibrant come-one-come-all community hub. Just as a 2007 restoration both beautified Linderman Library and transformed it into an intellectual hub, so will this renovation return the Clayton University Center to its former glory. The renovated building, which will be made possible through additional support from alumni and friends, will transform the student experience and the culture of our campus. WE INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS. Business Innovation Building Taking shape at the corner of Taylor Street and Packer Avenue is an exceptional new facility that will define the future of Lehigh Business. Alumni and friends are making possible an innovative learning environment where “ THE RENOVATED BUILDING WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS NEW CONNECTIONS, STRENGTHENS TRADITIONS, AND FUELS LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP. EVERY STUDENT, FACULTY MEMBER, AND STAFF MEMBER FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS AND BEYOND WILL BE IMPACTED.” Kevin L. Clayton ’84 ’13P business and technology converge. The 74,000-squarefoot facility brings to Lehigh flexible, tech-supported classrooms; new collaboration and meeting spaces; the expanded Bosland Financial Services Lab; and dedicated space for the Rauch Center for Business Communications, Lehigh Ventures Lab, and the Vistex Institute for Executive Learning and Research. Vistex Institute for Executive Learning and Research The new Lehigh Business Innovation Building will be home to the Vistex Institute for Executive Learning and Research, founded in 2017 as a result of a gift from Sanjay Shah ’89 MBA, founder of Vistex, Inc. The institute provides high impact, short duration programs for working professionals with a particular focus on content that enhances interpersonal and corporate effectiveness. The customized programs are applied, interactive, and designed to help participants conquer tough challenges at work. Since its inception, the Vistex Institute has served nearly a thousand participants from several hundred organizations in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. To learn more about the Business Innovation Building, visit the Lehigh Business webpage.
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