The Haven Magazine Spring 2018
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A Message From the President<br />
<strong>Spring</strong>, a time of new beginnings, of transition, and as <strong>Haven</strong><br />
Advantage #35 states, a breath of fresh air. Soon, the University will<br />
welcome its 15th president, Robert M. Pignatello, to campus. It has<br />
been my pleasure to serve as interim president as we continue to move the<br />
mission of the University forward through these key leadership transitions.<br />
Every day on campus I’m reminded of the beauty of our surroundings—the<br />
scenic Susquehanna and adjacent mountains—that our alumni remember<br />
fondly and students come to cherish during their time at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Haven</strong>. From<br />
hiking to kayaking to enjoying a concert or evening stroll along the Lock<br />
<strong>Haven</strong> riverwalk—occasions to enjoy the outdoors and take a breath of fresh<br />
air abound.<br />
While many things on our campus change and evolve, the landscape we<br />
call home remains a vital piece of our identity and one that will continue to<br />
shape the experiences of LHU students for generations to come.<br />
As we transition from the rush of spring activity into the more leisurely days<br />
of summer, many of our students have undertaken exciting endeavors off<br />
campus in the form of internships, volunteer experiences, study abroad, and<br />
summer learning opportunities. <strong>The</strong>y will return to campus this fall renewed,<br />
refreshed, and invigorated about what they have learned and the ways they<br />
have grown as individuals and future professionals.<br />
Our recent graduates have ushered in a new season in their lives as proud<br />
Lock <strong>Haven</strong> University alumni, ready to make their mark on the world.<br />
Equipped with a strong foundation in their chosen discipline, our students<br />
are prepared and eager to meet the challenges ahead of them. <strong>The</strong><br />
leadership they receive from you—our more than 30,000 alumni—support<br />
these Advantages. Your willingness to reach out from your professional and<br />
service fields makes a tremendous impact on our students’ lives. Whether<br />
you return home to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Haven</strong> for an alumni panel, to attend the Career<br />
Fair, or speak to the class of a former professor—your input provides an<br />
invaluable resource and point of connection for LHU students.<br />
In October we will welcome alumni back to campus for our annual<br />
Homecoming celebration. I welcome you to return to your alma mater, to<br />
pause, take a breath of fresh air, and reconnect to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Haven</strong>—the place<br />
that started it all.<br />
Dr. Donna Wilson<br />
Interim President