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The Latest in Lehigh
Mobile
 Lehigh continues to grow its mobile presence as demonstrated
by two recent projects: an update to the campus mobile site
and the release of a new mobile app for the Android
platform.
Lehigh’s Office of Communications and Public Affairs
recently released an update to the University’s mobile site.
Lehigh.edu Mobile is optimized to work with nearly any
mobile device: from newer touch screen smartphones and
tablets to older-style feature phones. When visiting
www.lehigh.edu on a mobile device, you can choose between
this expanded mobile version or the full desktop version.
Alternatively, you may enter the shortcut
m.lehigh.edu to
jump directly to the mobile site.
In addition to the new mobile-aware homepage, a new mobile
app developed specifically for the popular Android platform
was released in October. “LehighU Live” is the official
smartphone application developed by LTS and Communications
and Public Affairs to provide essential, up-to-the-minute
campus information. The Android version offers the same
popular features of the Apple iOS mobile app developed
earlier. The app is available for download directly to your
Android phone or tablet from the Android Market, and for
Apple iOS devices (including the iPad) from the iTunes App
Store.
Highlights:
- People - Look up Lehigh faculty,
staff and students by searching name, email address, or
phone number. Just tap to call or e-mail.
- Places - Browse a location-aware map
of Lehigh’s three contiguous campuses.
- News - Access top headlines and
breaking university news. View content from the Brown &
White. Keep tabs on scholar-athletes, varsity sports,
and get the latest scores.
- Events - View the academic calendar
for the current fall or spring semester. Browse
thousands of cultural and extracurricular events across
our many venues.
- Emergency - View campus-wide alert
messages and access important phone numbers.
LTS and Communications and Public Affairs
are working to develop additional content and features for
the next major release of “LehighU Live”. Features under
consideration: access to the Lehigh University Sale Board,
personal GoldPlus Balance, and social media content
(Twitter, YouTube, Facebook); improved campus map
functionality, and additional personalized content. The
development team is in regular communication with staff and
students regarding app functionality and feature
development. Members of the Student Senate have been very
proactive in providing suggestions to further enhance the
value of the app. If you would like to comment on the mobile
app or request a specific feature, please contact us at
lehighulive@lehigh.edu.
Gregory Skinner
gas207@lehigh.edu
Article posted December,
2011
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