Alumni Bulletin - Fall 2008 - (Page 9)

university relations MCGRAIL NAMED COMMUNICATIONS VP Frederick J. McGrail became Lehigh University’s vice president for communications on July 28. Previously, McGrail was the director of communications and public relations at Northeastern University. “Fred is a great addition to the university’s senior leadership team,” said President Alice P. Gast. “He brings a strategic approach to communications and broad insights about higher education. He has a very successful record as a leader in the ﬁeld of communications and marketing.” In his new role, McGrail serves as Lehigh’s senior communications ofﬁcer, responsible for leading efforts in developing communications that advance the university’s reputation, key initiatives, and academic mission. “In meeting with President Gast, the search committee, and others in the Lehigh community, I was tremendously impressed by their energy, passion, and commitment to the university and its mission,” McGrail said. “I am excited about leading the effort to showcase the outstanding work of Lehigh faculty and students and build upon the university’s already strong reputation.” At Northeastern, he developed and executed a marketing and communications strategy that enhanced the university’s national reputation and provided greater visibility to its academic achievements. He also oversaw improvements in Northeastern’s internal and online communications. Before Northeastern, McGrail worked at a Boston-based communications agency and at large corporations, including CVS/Caremark Inc., where he led corporate communications for 13 years. “This is an important role for Lehigh University, and it was critical that we ﬁnd the right person for it,” said Joseph Sterrett, Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics, who chaired the search committee. “It was vital that we spent the time necessary to find a person that was a great ﬁt for the position and a great fit for Lehigh. We believe we found that in Fred McGrail.”—Tom Durso PHOTO BY DOUGLAS BENEDICT WOLFENDEN TAKES ALUMNI REINS Robert W. Wolfenden was recently named Lehigh‘s assistant vice president for alumni relations. He is responsible for managing the Lehigh University Alumni Association (LUAA) and leading programs for more than 60,000 Lehigh graduates. He also oversees annual giving programs. “I am humbled to lead LUAA and the Lehigh Fund—who engage and support a tremendously devoted volunteer population,”Wolfenden said. “Through them, I am conﬁdent our combined talents and visions will propel Lehigh and its ideals for decades to come.” Wolfenden served as an Army ofﬁcer for more than 20 years. He came to Lehigh in 1995 when the U.S. Army assigned him to command the ROTC detachment. After retiring, Wolfenden worked in the admissions ofﬁce and, since December 2001, as LUAA’s director of alumni beneﬁts and services. He earned his undergraduate degree from Norwich University and a master’s of education from Providence College. “I am confident Bob will carry on the mission of encouraging Lehigh alumni to stay connected, engaged, and involved with their alma mater and with each other,” said Joseph P. Kender Jr. ’87, ’93, vice president for advancement. “His exceptional leadership ability will serve Lehigh University, LUAA, and the Advancement Ofﬁce extremely well.”—Duffy Ross fall 2008 9

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