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Shelterbox pop up in front of Clayton Center

A Course in Disaster

Just days into last fall’s semester, a group of Lehigh University students boarded a plane for rural Oregon, where they would spend several days in a hands-on disaster response simulation. The trip marked the beginning of a sponsored capstone course in Lehigh's Department of Art, Architecture and Design (AAD), created in partnership with ShelterBox USA, the U.S.-based arm of the international disaster relief organization. For the students, it was an abrupt shift from the studio and a first look at how humanitarian responders assess communities after disaster.
Jordan Kotch sits on an orange sofa and smiles at the camera wearing a white button up shirt.

The Whole Picture

Jordan Kotch ’26 weaves science, culture, and her mother's cancer diagnosis into a podcast and a future in medicine.
Loba Salami sits at a piano wearing a black suit and tie.

A Tale of Two Disciplines

A prolific composer and pre-med student, Loba Salami ’27 debuts pieces with Lehigh Philharmonic and at a Symphony in San Diego
A vibrant, colorful isometric illustration of a bustling art museum. The illustration uses a clean, line-art style with a playful color palette of coral-pink, teal, and soft oranges.

The Unexpected Classroom

The museum celebrates 100 years of free, accessible exhibitions, transforming how the university approaches experiential learning.