Lehigh Announces Partnership with Technische Universität Dresden in Saxony, Germany
New agreement, signed May 7, will expand research opportunities and facilitate academic and student exchanges. Lehigh has established a new partnership with the Technische Universität Dresden in the state of Saxony, Germany, that will provide opportunities for joint research and publications, as well as facilitate academic and student exchanges.
Two Lehigh Students Appointed to United Nations Steering Committee
Claire Kirshenbaum and Samara Everman are the first Lehigh students ever to serve on United Nations’ Department of Global Communications (DGC) Civil Society Youth Representatives Steering Committee.
NGO Increases its Reach through Partnership with Lehigh
When Shoghik Mikayelyan came to Lehigh from Armenia, Nor Luyce was only beginning to expand. Now, it is a UN-accredited, flourishing NGO that consistently engages with UN events and recruits volunteers from Armenia and beyond.
ILO Director Visits Lehigh, Inspires Students to Make Change
More than 100 Lehigh students recently participated in a master class by the senior most United Nations International Labour Organization diplomat, Kevin Cassidy.
Iacocca Internship Gave Math Major New Perspective
Kevin Basek ’14, ’15G participated in the 2014 group internship in Prague.
Virtual International Exchange Community of Practice Supports Teaching Innovation
The collaboration between the Office of International Affairs and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning supports faculty who want to use technology to facilitate virtual international collaborations.
OISS Ice Cream Social
Come celebrate the beginning of summer with a sweat, frozen treat from OISS! Various ice-cream flavors and toppings will be provided.
OIA Iron Pigs Game
Join Office of International Affairs staff and international students as the Iron Pigs take on the Rochester Red Wings.
River Tubing with OISS
Join OISS's annual summer tradition of floating down the Delaware River! Transportation and a ticket will be provided to and from Easton.
University News
European Union’s Ambassador to UN Visits Lehigh
Olof Skoog’s visit to campus Monday was part of Lehigh’s annual UN Ambassador Speaker series.
UN Youth Representatives Speak for the Voiceless on the Global Stage
By Timmy Dillard, LU/UN Communications intern
Two Lehigh undergraduate students recently spoke at high-level events held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. As Youth Representatives, they represent two UN-accredited Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) - located in Nigeria and Armenia - serving as the only voice these organizations have at the UN.
20 Lehigh Students to Present at the UN Commission on the Status of Women
By Timmy Dillard, LU/UN Communications Intern
Eighteen Lehigh UN Youth Representatives will amplify the voices of seven Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) by presenting at a major United Nations conference. The United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will hold its 67th annual two-week session in early March. For many Lehigh students in the UN Youth Representative Program, this is an opportunity to advance the missions of the partner NGOs they serve by providing a voice and representation at the UN and beyond.
100 Lehigh Faculty, Staff, Students Attended the Intern'l Day of Women and Girls in Science
By Timmy Dillard, LU/UN Communications Intern
Two full busloads of primarily female STEM students recently attended the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. The 8th Annual IDWGIS program featured presentations by women in science, including several from NASA, Ambassadors, and NGO Presidents from around the world.