Lehigh Announces Plans for On-Campus Launch of Campaign

The following information from Development and Alumni Relations was shared with the campus community on Thursday, Oct. 18th:

Our launch of The Campaign for Lehigh is quickly approaching. As you can imagine, having such a large event in the midst of campus will affect the daily life of the university. Whether you are planning to attend or not, here’s what you need to know about how the event will impact campus:

Staging
The main stage will be set up around the flagpole on the University Center lawn. Construction will begin Sunday, October 21. Please adhere to safety signage and barriers while the stage is constructed.

Event Fencing and Access
A fenced perimeter will be constructed that encompasses the four surrounding buildings around the University Center lawn (Linderman Library, Packer Church, Packard Lab, and the University Center). The fence will be set up on Monday, October 22; gates will be installed over all roadways and will remain open from Monday to Wednesday to allow for normal pedestrian access.

All gates will be closed and locked at 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 25. At this time, the entire fenced in area will be inaccessible. Please plan alternate routes across campus. 

During the event, only those who have registered will be allowed within the perimeter. Re-entry is not permitted.

Building Closures - Wednesday, October 24, to Friday, October 26
Buildings that are within the fenced perimeter will be impacted as follows:

• Packer Church will close Wednesday and reopen Friday.

• Packard Lab

o The main entrance facing the lawn will be closed Thursday. Please use side or Packer Avenue entrances.

o The building will close and be cleared at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday and reopen Friday.

• Linderman Library

o The main entrance facing the lawn will be closed on Thursday. Please use the south entrance. Handicap entrance with lift will be accessible.

o The library will close and be cleared at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday and reopen Friday. Students are encouraged to use Fairchild-Martindale as an alternate.

• University Center

o North entrances facing the lawn will be closed on Thursday. Please use side or south entrances.

o The building will close and be cleared at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday and reopen Friday.

o Students not attending the launch may access the Upper UC Food Market and Pandini’s by the south entrance for grab-and-go options only. Seating not available. South entrance will close at 8:00 p.m.

Parking Lots
The east side parking lot next to the University Center and handicap parking lot along the southside of Linderman Library will be closed on Thursday, October 25 and reopen Friday, October 26.

Road Closures
Memorial Drive West and Packer Avenue will be closed between Vine and Webster Streets to vehicular traffic on Thursday, October 25 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Bus stop on Packer Avenue will not be in service all day Thursday through noon on Friday; visit bus.lehigh.edu for modified route.

Inclement Weather Plan
If inclement weather is predicted for Thursday, October 25, the launch event will take place inside Stabler Arena. An announcement will be sent to all registered guests if the event moves indoors prior to October 25.

Teams across campus are preparing to make the evening a safe and memorable one for the entire Lehigh community. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we look forward to this exciting evening.