U P F R O N T 24Reimagining the Clayton University Center Lehigh will begin extensive renovations to the iconic Clayton University Center at Packer Hall that will create a dynamic environment for student life while preserving the building’s historic grandeur. By Mary Ellen Alu 30Rediscovering Miles Rock A recently donated collection creates a snapshot of one of Lehigh’s frst graduates—a naturalist, civil engineer and astronomer—and ofers new research opportunities. By Christina Tatu 36Can Scientists More Accurately Predict Evolution? Gregory Lang develops a mechanistic understanding of genome evolution through experiments with yeast. By Kelly Hochbein M A T T H E W R I C H A R D S O N DEPARTMENTS 4 FROM THE EDITOR 6 FROM THE PRESIDENT ON CAMPUS 7 A Bell-Ringing Day 8 Lehigh Honors Distinguished Alumni 9 Lehigh Launches Ventures Lab 10 Lehigh’s Strategic Planning Process: A Conversation with Nathan Urban and Chris Cook 12 Shaping the Future of Health 13 FOUR QUESTIONS WITH: Sylvia Acevedo 14 A Broad Impact RESEARCH 16 Predicting the Next Ebola Outbreak 18 Full Sail Ahead ATHLETICS 19 Drafting Success CULTURE 20 Zoellner Arts Center Celebrates 25 Years 22 LUAG Asks ‘What Matters Most’ with New Exhibition NOTES 39 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Calvin LaMont and Chris LaMont 42 FROM THE AVP OF ALUMNI RELATIONS 43 LEHIGH DISPATCH 72 IN REMEMBRANCE OBITS 73 Pete Carril ’59G 76 Revelly Paul ’86M 79 Alan Pense ’59G ’62 Ph.D. END PAPER 80 PACKER MUSEUM Past + Future ON THE COVER: A reimagined Clayton University Center at Packer Hall will feature an accessible, outdoor fre pit. Rendering provided by Shepley Bulfnch. FA L L 2 0 2 2 | 5
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