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begins to seem do-able. But the process is
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January 18,1989
Bolle Shares
Optimism For Future
With 237 Graduates
By Rita M. Plotnicki
Lehigh University Writers' Group
Donald M. Bolle, senior vice president for academic
affairs at Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, N.Y., shared his
optimism for the future with 237 graduates of Lehigh
University at commencement exercises Sunday.
"I am optimistic because we are making strides, and ever
more rapidly, in gaining an understanding of the world in
which we live," he said. "We are increasingly in a position
to take better control of our future than was ever possible."
Bolle, a former dean of Lehigh's College of Engineering
and Applied Science, reminded the audience of graduates,
their families and friends that filled Packer Memorial Church
of the advances in medical science that extended life
expectancy and eliminated many of the dangers of pregnancy.
' 'In the past, to have peace did not mean prosperity or
security," he noted. "People were at the mercy of a nature
that proved unpredictable, harsh and unforgiving."
He stated that the many advances, "particularly in the
communications area" have begun "to draw the world
together more tightly," to make progress "toward the one
family of man.
"The reality of space ship Earth alone in the cosmos is
something that must sink deeply into our collective
subconscious and guide both our thoughts and actions,"
Bolle added.
With "the interconnections of our trade systems across
the world," he said, "it is inconceivable now that the nations
of Western Europe would again war on one another, as they
have done since tribal days two thousand years ago to the last
outbreak, exactly fifty years ago this year.'
"We will relapse," he cautioned, "we will make
mistakes, but political and social maturity is gained
painfully."
Bolle told the graduates that they could "look forward to
a fascinating life...that will take you easily to the year 2050.
Donald M. Bolle, former dean of the College of
Engineering and Applied Science, addressed
graduates at Lehigh's third January Commencement
Exercises Sunday. photograph By joe ry an
In that time, I am convinced, that great as the hazards will
be, we will see further progress, in which you will make
your contribution."
In his introductory remarks, Peter Likins, president of the
university, noted that this was Lehigh's third January
commencement. Previously, the university held an informal
reception for January graduates and then invited the students
back to participate in the June Commencement.
"It's a beautiful sunny day in January," Likins told the
graduates, "a joyful day, a fulfilling day. We're very proud
of your achievements, and we welcome the opportunity to
say so to the world.
Abernathy To Keynote King Day Observance Jan. 23
By Rita T. Malone
Lehigh University Writers' Group
Civil rights leader Ralph D. Abernathy. one of the
founders of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
(SCLC), will be the keynote speaker at Lehigh University's
Martin Luther King Day ceremonies on Monday. January 23
at 7 p.m. in room 403 of the University Center. His talk is
open to the public free of charge.
Rev. Abernathy came to national prominence in 1956
.when, as senior pastor of the First Baptist Church in
Montgomery, Ala., he organized the Montgomery bus
bovcott. He and Dr. Martin Luther Kin» led the successful
boycott for 381 days. During this time Abernathy's home
was bombed, his church dynamited, and his car and family
inheritance taken away and sold at public auction. In
addition, he was severely beaten until thought dead.
Abernathy and King marched together along the long
road from Montgomery to Memphis, and Selma lo Montgomery. They were jailed more than 40 times in their nonviolent
quest to eliminate segregation and discrimination. The
protests throughout the South led to the Civil Rights Act of
l%4 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Abernathy was with King when he was assassinated in
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Scholarship Giving
Offsets Tuition Hike
8.3 percent increase in costs
is second-lowest of decade
By William J. Johnson
Lehigh University Writers' Group
To cover rising costs and maintain the highest quality in
its academic programs. Lehigh University will raise tuition,
room and board an average of 8.3 percent next year, but
record scholarship fund-raising will help offset the increase
for many students.
The Lehigh board of trustees last Friday approved an
increase in tuition, room and board from $16,550 in the
current academic year to $ 17.920 in 1989-90. Tuition for
undergraduate and graduate students will rise $1,100 from
$12,450 to $13,550. and typical room and board costs will
go up $270. from $4,100 to $4,370.
The tuition percentage increase of 8.8 percent is only
the second time this decade the university has been able to
keep the increase below 9 percent.
The total cost of providing a Lehigh education in 1989-
90 will be nearly $30,500 per student, or about $12,500
more than each student will pay.
"Lehigh is a non-profit organization competing for
students with the best institutions in the nation, and we
can't skimp on quality without falling behind in that
competition," said Lehigh President Peter Likins. "We
use tuition and other student charges to help pay for that
quality only after all other sources of revenue and all other
methods of economizing are exhausted."
Even with next year's increase. Lehigh's tuition will
probably remain at the median of the 20 schools with which
the university competes primarily for students.
Record levels of funds raised for scholarships in recent
years will offset partially next year's higher charges and the
drop in government aid to students during the decade.
Since 1980. Lehigh's scholarship funds have increased
371 percent, from $2.1 million to next year's projected $9.9
million.
During the same period, federal aid to Lehigh students
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