Brown and White Vol. 127 no. 18

              The Brown and White
Vol. 127 No. 18
Friday, November 7, 2014
‘All the Lehigh News First’
Just last year, approximately 900 members of the Lehigh com­munity gathered for the universi­ty’s first-ever Dance Marathon in an effort to raise awareness and donations for the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania. But over 70 percent of students who attended the event didn’t raise a single dollar.
On Saturday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., students will gather in Grace Hall for the second annual Dance Marathon, but this year, the committee has a new plan to encourage students to donate.
The Zero Zeroes campaign aims to have every attendee come to the event having raised or donated one dollar.
“We have 800 students coming, so if every student at least raises a dollar, that’s $800, and that’s a lot,” said Jessica Scott, director of public relations. “We want 100 percent par­ticipation in the fundraising effort. As much fun as Dance Marathon is, the root of the event is raising money for CHOP.”
Since registration fees do not con­tribute to fundraising for the cause, the Zero Zeroes campaign is one of the most significant changes coming to Dance Marathon. What remains the same, however, is the goal to support families with children who have been treated at CHOP.
“Dance Marathon is an 8-hour event during which everyone stands on their feet all night in support
As students prepare for the 150th Lehigh-Lafayette football game with spirit week on campus, alum­ni, parents and fans can enjoy the many events planned in New York City in honor of the Rivalry.
“The Alumni Relations events(…)showcase what’s going on at Lehigh today and offer opportuni­ties to network and regroup with old friends and classmates,” said Janet Norwood, senior director of advancement communications.
Tickets for the majority of these receptions, discussions and tours went on sale in September, but tickets for some exceptionally big events, such as the concert in Carnegie Hall, were being sold as early as last May.
“About half of the events being offered are sold out, and we’re very pleased with the turnout,” Norwood said.
While some of the programs are exclusive and require invitation, others are open to anyone who buys a ticket.
The weekend kicks off on the evening of Nov. 20 with “Rally for the Rivalry,” a welcome reception and pep rally hosted in partnership with Lafayette. The event, held in Times Square, “the crossroads of the world,” will bring together Lehigh and Lafayette fans in a spirit-filled night of food, giveaways and more.
“This event provides an oppor­tunity to connect with longtime friends,” said Joe Sterrett, ’76, the Murray H. Goodman dean of ath­letics.
On Nov. 21, programs will be held throughout the day, accord­ing to the Lehigh Sports website. Intellectual events will take place in the morning, including panel discussions on finance, health care and education. Various Lehigh pro­fessors will also lead walking tours around parts of the city, giving par­ticipants a learned perspective on the architecture of the High Line or the history of Greenwich Village, as well as the chance to learn as a stu­dent would from a current Lehigh professor.
Some students will help give tours, as well. Since Lehigh is one of the first universities in the world to be accredited as a non-govern­mental organization at the United Nations, students who work at the nearby UN headquarters will speak about their experiences to offer an inside look at the unique connec­tion Lehigh has with the UN.
In the afternoon, students and faculty from the Department of Theatre are hosting “Page to
Courtesy of Jason Luchen Wang
Zoe Album, ’15, high fives a Miracle Child during last year’s Dance Marathon. The second annual Dance Marathon will be held on Nov. 8.
Rivalry events in NYC promote spirit, pride
By EMILY LAN
B&W Staff
See MARATHON Page 4
See LE-LAF Page 2
By KAREN KONKOLY
B&W Staff
Photos courtesy of Alex Georgalas
Dance Marathon sets high goals for second year