46 | LEHIGH ALUMNI BULLETIN | CLASS NOTES One of the most gratifying things about my role as vice president of development and alumni relations is having the chance to connect with so many people. Lehigh’s community is vast, and I have had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with alumni, parents and friends as I’ve traveled up the East Coast, out west toward the Pacific and, most recently, abroad to London. It certainly has been a rewarding start to my first year at Lehigh. And, yes, all this travel means that I spend a lot of time in the air and in the car with President Joseph J. Helble ’82. Throughout our travels and during Lehigh’s fall traditions like The Rally, I’ve also gotten to know him better as a person, a leader and a Lehigh alumnus. Joe is just one person. Our community is filled with many incredible leaders and visionaries who channel their Lehigh experiences, talents and skills to ensure generations of students can come to campus and thrive. From volunteers and trustees, to first-year students and their families, to generations of Lehigh Future Makers, I’ve heard your stories and felt your enthusiasm. We are all leaders when we are willing to participate in something larger than ourselves. You are the strength behind Lehigh and this vibrant community. Joe often says that this moment belongs to Lehigh—to all of us. We have the right strategy in Inspiring the Future Makers to shape our future. It will take all of us to step up to meet this moment. From what I see on the road, we are well on our way. To capture some of that joy and excitement about Lehigh I’ve felt, I’m sharing a few pictures from my time on the road. I look forward to meeting and working with more of you soon! ALUMNI EVENTS All alumni, parents and friends are welcome at Lehigh events. Making Connections In her first year as vice president of development and alumni relations, Carol Packard has traveled extensively to meet Lehigh alumni around the globe. SCAN CODE TO VIEW THE COMPLETE CALENDAR ONLINE. VARIOUS DATES Dinners for 12 Our Dinners for 12 bring together alumni with shared locations or interests to discuss intriguing topics facing the country and the world. alumni.lehigh.edu/dinners-12 VARIOUS DATES Mountain Talks On campus During these 30-minute virtual sessions, Lehigh faculty and alumni who are experts in their field share the latest in their area of expertise. alumni.lehigh.edu/mountain-talks JUNE 12-15, 2025 Reunion On campus Head back to Lehigh to meet and mingle with more than 1,000 other alumni and friends. This annual event brings out the best of Lehigh spirit through engaging events and endless ways to relive your glory days. alumni.lehigh.edu/reunion With Gratitude, Carol Packard Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations From left, Carol Packard, vice president of development and alumni relations, with President Joseph J. Helble ’82 and students at the Class of 2028 sendoff in Westchester, New York; with alumnae at a networking event in New York City; and with Helble at The Rally on campus. JANUARY 10, 2025 Annual Lehigh Club of Philadelphia Night at the Sixers vs. Pelicans Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA Watch the Sixers take on CJ McCollum ’13 and the New Orleans Pelicans with fellow Lehigh alumni, family and friends. alumni.lehigh.edu/events
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