Bulletin - Spring 2020

Bulletin | Spring 2020 Spring 2020 Bulletin cover

The Spring 2020 issue highlights the black student activism that led to the founding of Umoja House, which has been transformative for the campus community. The issue also features Lehigh in pop culture, the research of David Zhang on the complicated relationship between technology and labor, and a conversation with former U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent on the politics of anger.

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Umoja House

The Founding of UMOJA House: An Oral History

Thirty years ago, the Umoja House opened its doors on the Lehigh campus, becoming both a community and a haven for underrepresented students of color. This is the story behind the black student activism that led to the Umoja House founding in the aftermath of one of Lehigh’s darkest days—and the university’s continuing efforts to make Lehigh a more inclusive place.

An Illustration of the complicated relationship between technology and labor

Rise of the Machines?

David Zhang is working to understand the complicated relationship between technology and labor -- and IT's potential to eventually replace even higher skilled workers.

A scene from The Simpsons showing Lehigh ribbon cutting

Lehigh in Pop Culture

From The Simpsons to Ford v Ferrari, Lehigh and its alumni make a cultural splash.

Former U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent at his home

Former U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent Offers 'A View from the Trenches'

Dent ’93G talks with the Bulletin about Washington, the politics of anger and the challenges for centrist problem-solvers

Football coach Tom Gilmore with his team

Tom Gilmore: 'The Urgency is Always There'

Lehigh's new football coach reflects on the season that was, and what comes next.