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Founder's Weekend 2025

Founder's Weekend 2025

Schedule of Events

College of Health Endowed Chair Installation

Lehigh University will host a special ceremony honoring the installation of two distinguished faculty members into newly established endowed chairs. This event will highlight Lehigh’s momentum as a leading research institution and celebrate the philanthropy that supports groundbreaking research, graduate student success, and faculty excellence.

 

Clayton University Center at Packer Hall Building Dedication

Join the Lehigh community as we dedicate the Clayton University Center at Packer Hall. A program honoring donors who supported the renovation will be the centerpiece of an afternoon of festivities celebrating the newly renovated hub of campus. Plus, explore the building as you enjoy food, music, and a host of activities including the placement of a time capsule and Lehigh-themed Lego project.

3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Placement of the Time Capsule 
3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Program

 

Founder’s Festival

Honor ASA Packer and celebrate Lehigh ath the annual Founder's Festival on the Clayton University Center Lawn.


  • Hear  from President Joseph J. Helble ’82 and Kevin L. Clayton ’84 ’13P.
  • Enjoy food trucks and refreshments.
  • Grab some giveaways, including your Founder's Day t-shirt immediately following the program
  • Watch student performances throughout the evening and a concert by Garden State Radio 8-10 p.m.
  • Plus - find out the latest ways we can tell the real Lehigh story to the world! 

 

Pace the Prez

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 Lehigh’s Asa Packer Campus. 

 

Lehigh Tailgate

Join us for a tailgate prior to Lehigh Men's Soccer Game vs. Bucknell! You won’t want to miss out on this Lehigh tailgate complete with a food buffet, bar, lawn games, DJ, and fun!

Register in advance and save $10: $25 for adult/student (21+); $15 for student/child (4–20 years of age); children 3 and under are free. All are welcome! Be sure to register your Lehigh student as we need them in our headcount too. Walk-in registration, if space is available, may be an option at a higher fee.

Men's soccer game will kickoff at 1:00PM at the Ulrich Sports Complex.