Schedule of Events

Celebrate Lehigh University Art Galleries’ 100th anniversary by exploring PastFORWARD, a campus-wide exhibition highlighting past shows that continue to shape LUAG’s identity and future. Discover photography, printmaking, and works by Latin American, LGBTQ+, and self-taught artists across our indoor galleries and outdoor sculpture collection—available to enjoy at your own pace throughout the weekend. Scan QR codes to view Lehigh student-produced videos. For more information visit luag.org.

Join your student in class today. Be sure to ask them for a copy of their schedule. 

The Info Hub is just a staffed table inside the Lehigh Store — no check-in required here! Stop by if you have questions, need a campus map, or want to pick up a Proud Parent or Proud Grandparent button. It’s a helpful resource for Family Weekend info, local tips, and friendly faces ready to help.

Looking for things to do on your own throughout the weekend? Find information on on-your-own activities and dining here, under Frequently Asked Questions.

We understand that the process of applying for financial aid may be confusing or stressful for both students and parents, so we are here to help you in any way we can! Stop by the Office of Financial Aid and meet with your student’s assigned counselor to talk through your questions. Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled online.

Digital Archives and Special Collections Librarian Alex Japha will lead a tour of the current Lehigh Libraries Special Collections exhibit, Libraries as Informationland, and John James Audubon's monumental The Birds of America. Friday tours depart at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. and are approximately 1 hour.

Parents’ Council members, guests, and their students are invited to join campus leaders for an afternoon gathering featuring informative sessions on the Lehigh student experience and networking with fellow Council members. The fall gathering begins with lunch and keynote program: Living Lehigh: How Arts and Athletics Shape Campus Life.

By invitation only. If you have any questions regarding the Parents' Council please contact Tori Aitchison '92 '20P '26P, Director of Family Giving, by email at parentsprogram@lehigh.edu.

Explore Lehigh’s spirit of innovation through an app-enabled, self-guided scavenger hunt across campus. From student startups to design labs and iconic landmarks, discover the spaces where bold ideas come to life. Learn about student ventures, creative hubs, and the Future Makers shaping tomorrow. You could win prizes, too! Download the goosechase mobile app and enter the code: MNB7BL.

Have you ever wondered about the 13-foot mystical-looking orange structure behind Packer Chapel or the cast bronze figure sitting on a bench along Memorial Walkway? Join a guided highlights tour of the Outdoor Sculpture Collection and discover the incredible works of art that enhance the Lehigh campus. Led by a Lehigh University Art Galleries staff member, this walking tour will explore the artists behind the sculptures and the many creative and technical decisions involved in making—and caring for—large-scale outdoor art.

Tour the newly renovated Clayton University Center at Packer Hall, a transformation that elevates the student experience and reimagines the heart of campus. As you explore the new spaces where students study, connect, and unwind, feel free to pop into open offices throughout the building. Staff will be available to chat about their departments and the ways they support students throughout their Lehigh journey. Tours depart every 15 minutes.

Join the Office of International Affairs (OIA) for an interactive open house celebrating Lehigh’s global community. Families and students are invited to participate in a hands-on plant-and-paint activity—planting herbs and decorating pots as a symbol of growth, connection, and international engagement. Browse inspiring student showcases highlighting global experiences such as study abroad, international internships, and the Lehigh University/United Nations Partnership. Learn more about how the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) supports Lehigh’s diverse international population. Whether you're reconnecting or discovering something new, this event offers a fun, creative way to explore the many opportunities OIA provides to help students thrive as global learners and leaders.

This is an introduction and question-and-answer opportunity with our chaplain, director of Jewish student life, director of Muslim student life, and director of Catholic student life.

• How we work with students
• How we combine career education, mentoring, and connections to support student success
• The platforms your student uses for internships, full-time positions, and mentoring

Join us for a one-hour session to meet the career coaches and learn how to support your student’s career development!

Please select which afternoon activity you would like to register for.

• ATLSS Engineering Research Center Lab Tour and Demo at Mountaintop
  Explore Lehigh University’s Advanced Technology for Large Structural Systems (ATLSS) Engineering Research Center, a national hub for research in infrastructure, structures, and materials. Learn how innovative projects and technologies are shaping the future of engineering. Parents’ Council exclusive.
• Clayton University Center Building Tour
  Tour the newly renovated Clayton University Center at Packer Hall, a transformation that elevates the student experience and reimagines the heart of campus. Parents’ Council exclusive.
• Center for Career and Professional Development: How To Become Career & Life Ready!
  Join the Center for Career & Professional Development for an inside look at how Lehigh supports students in exploring careers, finding internships, and preparing for life after graduation. Learn about key tools like Handshake and how career education begins as early as the first year. Open to all Lehigh families.
• Outdoor Sculpture Collection Tour
  Following the luncheon presentation, join Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour exploring Lehigh’s Outdoor Sculpture Collection. Learn how LUAG places art in all corners of campus and the benefits these works bring to the student experience. This guided walking tour highlights some of the iconic campus sculptures—from the 13-foot mystical-looking orange structure behind Packer Chapel to the cast bronze figure sitting on a bench along Memorial Walkway—while sharing stories of the artists, the creative and technical challenges of working at scale, and LUAG’s recent conservation efforts. Gain insight into how these projects enrich campus life and future plans.
  
• Linderman Library Special Collections Exhibit Tour
  Digital Archives and Special Collections Librarian Alex Japha will lead a tour of the current Lehigh Libraries Special Collections exhibit: Libraries as Informationland and John James Audubon's monumental The Birds of America. Open to all Lehigh families.

Explore Lehigh’s cutting-edge Health, Science, and Technology building alongside College of Health representatives and students. Learn about the innovative curriculum and dynamic areas of study shaping the future of health at Lehigh.

A panel of Lehigh students in the Impact Fellowship program (through the Office of Creative Inquiry) will answer questions about their project-based work, sharing insights from their fieldwork and the real-world impact they’re making.

In 1869, Lehigh's first civil engineer graduated and embarked on a life of scientific adventure, from determining precise longitude using the cutting-edge technology of his time to defining the international border between two nations on the brink of war. His story, hidden for over a century in Rock's handwritten correspondence, is now being revealed with the help of artificial intelligence.

Join Lehigh Libraries' Special Collections team for a fascinating look at this historical detective story, where we explore the successes and failures of using AI to understand the past. This talk provides a compelling example of how Lehigh encourages students to become discerning and effective users of the transformative technologies that will shape their own professional adventures. Presented by Eric Luhrs, digital access librarian.

Wrap up the Parents' Council Fall Gathering with a reception at the iconic Linderman Library Rotunda, featuring a special message from President Helble '82. After the reception, we invite everyone to join the Brown and White BBQ!

Be a part of the annual intersquad competition which kicks off Lehigh swimming & diving’s competitive season. Admission is FREE!

Kick off the weekend with a lively Lehigh celebration on the Clayton UC lawn. Bring the whole family to enjoy delicious food and a lineup of can't-miss moments, including:

• Singing, dancing, and more from talented student groups

• The unveiling of the Class of 2026 numbers

• A welcome message from Lehigh President Joseph J. Helble '82

• A visit from the Bethlehem Mounted Police

• Free Lehigh brown and white socks — grab a pair while they last!

Join us for appetizers at 4:30 p.m., services at 6:00 p.m., and a delicious Shabbat dinner at 6:30 p.m. Come for one or all events, and celebrate Shabbat in our beautiful home. $15 for adults (21+), $8 for children (ages 4–20), and free for children 3 and under. If you have any dietary restrictions or questions, please email jewishlife@lehigh.edu.

Come cheer on the Lehigh women’s soccer team as they take on league opponent Army. Admission is FREE!

By invitation only. Parents’ Council members, guests, and their students are invited to join us for a fun evening at Steel Pub & Ice Center to cheer on our men’s ice hockey team. Enjoy light snacks, great company, and live hockey – and don’t forget to wear your brown and white!

If you have any questions regarding the Parents' Council please contact Tori Aitchison '92 '20P '26P, Director of Family Giving, by email at parentsprogram@lehigh.edu.

Join us for a night of live music, $6 draft beers, and delicious food specials. For reservations, click here! 

The Lehigh Pub is open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September 26. Reservations strongly encouraged.

The Yard Show celebrates culturally based Greek-letter organizations’ vibrant history by showcasing their values through stepping, strolling, saluting, and reciting the organization’s history. Event is free and open to the entire Lehigh community!

Are you passionate about Lehigh and running? President Joseph J. Helble ’82 invites you to join him for a four-mile round-trip run in South Bethlehem and on Lehigh’s Asa Packer Campus. 

Tour the newly renovated Clayton University Center at Packer Hall, a transformation that elevates the student experience and reimagines the heart of campus. Explore the new spaces where students study, connect, and unwind, and see firsthand how this revitalized hub fosters community and tradition at Lehigh. Tours depart every 15 minutes.

The Info Hub is just a staffed table inside the Lehigh Store — no check-in required here! Stop by if you have questions, need a campus map, or want to pick up a Proud Parent or Proud Grandparent button. It’s a helpful resource for Family Weekend info, local tips, and friendly faces ready to help.

Come join the Gender, Leadership & Empowerment Center to decorate sugar cookies, make some crafts, and learn more about the center's work on campus. This is a family-friendly event perfect for all ages.

Football isn’t football without a tailgate! You won’t want to miss out on the buffet, bar, lawn games, DJ, and fun! Register in advance and save $10: $35 for adults/students (21+); $15 for students/children (4–20 years of age); children 3 and under are free. Be sure to register your Lehigh student as we need them in our headcount too. Spots are limited and usually sell out. If space is available, walk-in registration is an option at a higher fee.

Football game tickets sold separately. For football tickets, click here or contact 610-7LU-GAME.

Swing by for some cuddle time with therapy dogs from both the Lehigh University Police Department’s (LUPD's) Lehigh Labs and the Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs (LVTD) organization. Both programs aim to provide comfort, connection, and support to the community. LUPD therapy dogs and volunteers from LVTD will be on-site with their friendly pups.

Lehigh students, adult family members (18 years and older), and alumni are welcome to visit Taylor Gym and Welch Fitness Center for open gym hours. Please register at the Taylor Gym lobby desk upon entry.

Come cheer on the 13-time Patriot League Champion Mountain Hawks as they take the field against the Penn Quakers. General admission is just $14.50* per person and free for students with a Lehigh ID. Reserved chairback seats are $20*, and reserved bench seats are $18* for both Lehigh students and families. Tickets may be purchased at any time at LehighTickets.com. Reserved chairback and reserved bench seats are limited, so purchase your tickets early!

*Ticket fees applied at time of purchase.

Digital Archives and Special Collections Librarian Alex Japha will lead a tour of the current Lehigh Libraries Special Collections exhibit, Libraries as Informationland, and John James Audubon's monumental The Birds of America. Tours are approximately 1 hour.

What do Lehigh, M&Ms, Christmas, and George Washington have in common? Come and learn fun facts, traditions, lore, and legends about the university at Lehigh Trivia, presented by Archives and Special Collections Librarian Ilhan Citak. Trivia will be followed by a presentation by Director of Library Special Collections Lois Black on Linderman Library's architectural history and its rare book collections.

Join us for Donuts & Doodling, a relaxed, all-ages community workshop where participants can enjoy complimentary donuts and coffee while exploring the galleries through drawing. Whether you're an experienced artist or picking up a pencil for the first time, this hands-on session will introduce simple sketchbook techniques and fun drawing prompts inspired by works on view. Drop in, grab a sketchbook, and see the museum in a new way—one doodle at a time! Materials provided. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Come solo or bring the whole family!

Catch the game with our Burgers and Brews Happy Hour. For just $18.65, enjoy a mouthwatering burger and fries with your choice of a pint of Yuengling Lager or Yuengling Flight. For reservations, click here! 

The Lehigh Pub is open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27. Reservations strongly encouraged.

Have you ever wondered about the 13-foot mystical-looking orange structure behind Packer Chapel or the cast bronze figure sitting on a bench along Memorial Walkway? Join a guided highlights tour of the Outdoor Sculpture Collection and discover the incredible works of art that enhance the Lehigh campus. Led by a Lehigh University Art Galleries staff member, this walking tour will explore the artists behind the sculptures and the many creative and technical decisions involved in making — and caring for — large-scale outdoor art.

In 1869, Lehigh's first civil engineer graduated and embarked on a life of scientific adventure, from determining precise longitude using the cutting-edge technology of his time to defining the international border between two nations on the brink of war. His story, hidden for over a century in Rock's handwritten correspondence, is now being revealed with the help of artificial intelligence.

Join Lehigh Libraries' Special Collections team for a fascinating look at this historical detective story, where we explore the successes and failures of using AI to understand the past. This talk provides a compelling example of how Lehigh encourages students to become discerning and effective users of the transformative technologies that will shape their own professional adventures. Presented by Eric Luhrs, digital access librarian.

Because plain white tees are for Lafayette! Drop in anytime during this two-hour event to tie-dye your own Lehigh tee. Make a game day-ready shirt for Lehigh-Lafayette on November 22. You’ll need about 30 minutes to complete your creation.

Join us for our first-ever Sunday Brunch. Mimosas and Chef Will's inspired creations — what more can you ask for? For reservations, click here! 

The Lehigh Pub is open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28. Reservations strongly encouraged.

Join us for lox and bagels, noodle kugel, and more. And get a tour of our beautiful home. $10 for adults (21+), $5 for children (ages 4–20), and free for children 3 and under. If you have any dietary restrictions, please email jewishlife@lehigh.edu.

Come support the field hockey team as they take to the turf vs. Long Island University. Admission is free!

Fr. Mark Searles, Lehigh’s Catholic Chaplain, Celebrant, and Homilist 

Evening service offered at 9:10 p.m.