Innovation in the Works

In April, the Muhlenberg campus will be buzzing with creativity, thanks to a $65,000 grant from the Harry C. Trexler Trust. The grant will fund The Harry C. Trexler Sesquicentennial Celebration of the Entrepreneurial Spirit: Exploring the Roots of Creativity Symposium, a two-day program celebrating the dynamic entrepreneurial energy of Harry Clay Trexler.

Lehigh Valley faculty, students and community members will be challenged by the symposium’s series of presentations, exploring innovation from liberal perspectives including art, science, environment, business, culture and religion. A public keynote address by a nationally known leader in innovative thought will kick off the program on April 1. The second day will feature interactive sessions on elements of creative leadership, as well as plenary sessions on managing change.

Arcadia Foundation
Establishes Scholarship

With a recent $20,000 pledge, the Arcadia Foundation has established an endowed scholarship fund at Muhlenberg. The scholarship will provide need-based financial assistance to students who exhibit outstanding leadership on the campus and in the community. A longtime supporter of Muhlenberg College, the Arcadia Foundation previously has provided funding for a similar annual scholarship, upgrades to the Graver Arboretum, and the Baker Theatre’s system for the hearing impaired. This new endowment is a permanent reflection of the foundation’s confidence in Muhlenberg’s programs and students.