Additional Funds
Course Catalog
The Alumni Association Board of Directors Endowment was established in 2004 by the board of directors of the Alumni Association of Bucknell University and Bucknell University. Income from the fund shall be used to support the mission of the Alumni Association, "to be an active and effective advocate for alumni in order to promote and enhance Bucknell."
The Arias Family Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP) Internship Fund was established in 2005 by Louise and Robert Arias, parents of Andrew Arias, Class of 1999. The fund shall support internship opportunities through the Bucknell Public Interest Program
The Beavers Internship was established by Thomas Gessner and the trustees of the Beavers Charitable Trust. The income from the fund will be used to support the civil engineering faculty in taking students to visit various construction projects during the spring semester of their junior year.
The Milton and Eleanor Berelson Judaica Collection Endowment was established in 1988 by Stuart E. Berelson, Class of 1959, and others, to honor the lives and commitment to education of his parents. Income from the endowment may be used to acquire books and other library materials in the field of Jewish studies, to increase awareness of the contributions of the Jewish experience and enhance the appeal of Bucknell to students of the Jewish faith, and to support programs and activities that promote the use of the collection.
The Ellen Clarke Bertrand Library Fund was established with a bequest from the estate of Ellen Clarke Bertrand. The income derived from this fund is used to support the acquisitions, operations and maintenance of the library and its provisions of services and materials to Bucknell's academic community.
The Lauren P. Breakiron Technology and Management Fund was established by Lauren P. Breakiron, Class of 1952. Income from the fund shall be used to support interdisciplinary programs or activities which integrate engineering and management education in ways that provide a more holistic perspective on complex corporate problems involving technology.
The Gladys Brooks Special Collections Library Endowment was established for the acquisition of books and periodicals in support of special new curricular programs or newly emerging areas of faculty interest.
The Bucknell University Endowment for Men's Lacrosse was established by the men's lacrosse team alumni, family, and friends in honor of Sid Jamieson, long-time coach of Bucknell’s men’s lacrosse team. Income from the fund shall be used to support the men’s lacrosse program.
The F. W. "Bill" Carson ’42 and Betty Thomas Carson ’42 Tennis Endowment was established in 2000 by Betty Carson ’42 and Bill Carson ’42, a member and two-time captain of Bucknell’s varsity tennis team. The fund shall be used to support the men’s and women’s varsity tennis teams.
The F. Michael Corrigan Men's Basketball Endowment was established under an agreement completed in 2006 by F. Michael Corrigan, Class of 1957. The fund supports Bucknell's intercollegiate men's basketball team coaches, and is intended to help the team compete successfully at the highest level.
The Martha Sober Davis '45 Memorial Management Fund was established in 2007 by her brother, Charles T. Sober, Class of 1939, to honor her memory. The fund supports management education at the highest possible level by aiding the students, faculty and programs of the department of management.
The Eugene A. and Suzanne H. Gorab Endowment was established in 2008 by Eugene A. Gorab, Class of 1985. Expenditures from the fund are unrestricted and shall be used for the general purpose of the University.
The William A. Graham IV Women's Varsity Athletics Endowment was established in 2004 by William A. Graham IV, Class of 1962. The fund is intended to support equitable opportunities for all coaches and athletes participating in university women's varsity athletic programs, regardless of chosen sport.
The William A. Graham IV Wrestling Endowment was established in 2004 by William A. Graham IV, Class of 1962. The fund supports Bucknell's intercollegiate wrestling program and is intended to enable it to compete successfully at the highest possible level.
The Frederic and Linda Greenberg Fund for Jewish Life and Learning was established in 2000 by Linda Garrett Greenberg, Class of 1963, and her husband, Frederic Greenberg. The fund shall be used to nurture the life of the Jewish community at Bucknell and to deepen the understanding of Jewish thought, history and traditions among students of all faiths.
The Art Gulden Cross Country and Track and Field Endowment was established in 2002 by alumni and supporters of the cross country and track and field programs in honor of Coach Art Gulden on his 30th anniversary at Bucknell. Coach Gulden touched the lives of many of Bucknell’s finest athletes as head coach of the cross country and track and field programs, teaching the value of hard work, dedication to achieving goals, and team work. Income from the fund shall be used to support the cross country and track and field programs.
The Douglas B. Hall '91 Memorial Endowment for Outdoor Experience was established in 2006 by his parents, Gerald '63 and Nancy Hall, and other friends, to remember Doug and honor his spirit of adventure. Expenditures will be made from the fund to provide assistance for Bucknell students enhancing their undergraduate or graduate educational experience by participating in activities such as rock climbing, spelunking, cross country skiing, hiking, canoeing and kayaking, or other adventurous activities. Eligible expenditures of the fund include the purchase of related equipment and supplies, training classes, group activities, and related travel and sundry expenses.
The Terry J. Hibbard Mechanical Engineering Fund was established under an agreement completed in 2005 and funded through a testamentary gift from Terry J. Hibbard, Class of 1971. The fund supports the students, faculty and programs of the College of Engineering, and is intended to enable the mechanical engineering program to educate students at the highest possible level.
The Christian A. Johnson Endeavor Foundation Curriculum Development Fund is established to support interdisciplinary course and program development within the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Kalman Fund for Jewish Life and Learning was established in 1999 by Ernest M. Kalman '56, and his wife, Joan. The fund shall be used to nurture the life of the Jewish community at Bucknell and to deepen the understanding of Jewish thought, history and traditions among students of all faiths.
The George M. Kunkel Memorial Equipment Fund for Mechanical Engineering was established to support equipment purchased by the mechanical engineering department.
The Charles J. and Isabelle Kushell Music Endowment Fund is established by Charles J. and Isabel Kushell, of Chicago, Ill., graduates of Bucknell University in the Classes of 1927 and 1926 respectively. The purpose of the fund is to augment both the instructional and the performance offerings of the department of music of Bucknell University by providing funds for brining to the campus professional musicians, distinguished scholars, performing artists, or music educators of nationally recognized merit.
The Robert A. Latour Varsity Swimming and Diving Endowment was established in 2002 by William D. Dearstyne '62 to honor Bucknell's former head swimming and diving coach, Robert A. Latour, by supporting the university's Robert A. Latour Head Swimming and Diving Coach, and the University's varsity swimming and diving program.
The Leinbach Family Library Fund was established by Annabelle Rich Leinbach in honor of her son, Paul W. Leinbach, Class of 1954, and her daughter-in-law, Jeannette Grove Leinbach, Class of 1955. The income derived from this fund is used at the discretion of Bucknell's head librarian for acquisitions or other purposes related to the provision of services and materials to Bucknell's academic community.
The Library Technology Fund was established in 1999 by a member of the Class of 1980. The income derived from this fund is to be used at the discretion of the chief administrator of the University's library to keep the library current with changing technology.
The J. Wesley Little Memorial Art Fund was established in 1985 by Dr. Thomas M. Little, Class of 1931, in memory of his father, J. Wesley Little. Income from the endowment is to be used for the exhibition and acquisition of regional art.
The Dorothy "Bugs" Harvey '53 Lloyd Field Hockey Endoment was established by family and friends in memory of Dorothy Harvey Lloyd, Class of 1953. The endowment shall benefit the Bucknell women's varsity field hockey program.
The MacDonald Family Fund for the Institute for Leadership in Technology and Management was established by J. Randall and Kathleen MacDonald of Greenwich, Conn. Income from the fund shall be used at the discretion of the co-directors of the Institute for Leadership in Technology and Management. This income may be used to support any or all of the following components of the program: faculty salaries, program enhancement, support for guest speakers, student stipends, or curriculum development.
The Mildred A. Martin Fund for Poetry was established by Miss Martin, a Bucknell faculty member from 1940-72. Income from the fund will be used to promote the writing, study, and teaching of poetry, and for support of the programs and facilities of the poetry center.
The William C. McMurray Accounting Fund was established by William C. McMurray, Class of 1946, to support travel in the accounting program, especially travel by professors.
The Vivian Miller Fund for English was established under an agreement completed in 2002 and funded by a gift from Vivian Miller, mother of Amy P. Miller, Class of 1989. Income from the fund shall be used to support the Bucknell English department’s efforts to enhance the artistic and intellectual atmosphere of the university.
The Bob Odell Head Football Coaching Endowment was established by Norman E. Garrity ’63 and Mary Lou Roppel Garrity ’64 to honor Bucknell’s former head football coach, Robert Odell. The endowment is intended to provide perpetual budget support for the head football coach.
The Oliver/Walters Family Endowment for Mechanical Engineering was established by Richard E. Oliver, Class of 1970, his wife, Christine S. Oliver, his son, Stephen S. Oliver, Class of 2003, his daughter, Wendy Oliver Walters, Class of 1994, and his son-in-law, Russell H. Walters, Class of 1993. The fund shall be used to support student projects, field trips, and other activities that directly involve and benefit students in the mechanical engineering degree program.
The W. Guy Payne Fund was established by W. Guy Payne, Class of 1909, to help defray the expenses of students who attend religious conferences.
The Earle B. Pierson Jr. Fund was established by a testamentary gift from Ada T. Pierson, wife of Earle B. Pierson Jr., Class of 1938. The fund will be used to support the general purpose of the University.
The Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship Program was established by the United States Congress by enactment of the ROTC Vitalization Act of 1964. Through this act one-, two-, or three-year scholarships are awarded to students who have distinguished themselves academically at Bucknell and who may be considering a military career.
The Rooke Chapel Organ Assistants Fund was established by Natalie D. and Robert C. Rooke, the income to be awarded to one or more students taking organ lessons and/or working with the chapel organist to provide music for chapel functions.
The Rothschild/Johnson Art Experience Endowment was established in 2005 by Richard Rothschild '78 and his wife, Barbara, and Leslie nox Johnson '83, in memory of Van Johnson '77. The endowment provides support for students, selected by competition, to explore the visual arts in New York City or other locations.
The James A. Russell Memorial Fund was established by James R. Russell in memory of his son, James A. Russell, Class of 1967. The fund shall be used for the acquisition of books, periodicals and other instructional materials for the Bertrand Library. In addition, the fund shall be used to support exhibitions that are scheduled in the special collections exhibit area of the Bertrand Library which has been named in memory of his son, James A. Russell, Class of 1967.
The Schlegel-Deibler Memorial Endowment was established by Richard LaMar Schlegel in memory of his parents, Roy F. and Margaret Deibler Schlegel. The fund supports staffing, programming and activities that foster a supportive environment in which gay/lesbian/bisexual students, as part of their education, can confidentially and in an atmosphere of tolerance explore their identities. Further, the fund supports University outreach into related non-gay agendas.
The Gary A. and Sandra K. Sojka Equipment and Instrumentation Fund was established in 1998 by Bucknell's 13th president and his wife, Gary and Sandy Sojka, in support of faculty research in the life sciences. Income from the fund shall be used to purchase laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and supplies for research undertaken by faculty members and their associates in the department of biology.
The Sandra and Gary Sojka Visiting Poet Series in the Stadler Center for Poetry at Bucknell was inaugurated in 1995. Established through the generosity of the former president of Bucknell University and his wife, the series consists of a short visit by a distinguished poet during the fall semester each year. While on the campus, the poet offers a poetry reading, meets informally with those interested in conversation about the writing of poetry, and visits a poetry-writing workshop. The series is designed to contribute to the development of young writers while it also enriches the life of the University as a whole and of the larger community.
The Jack and Ralynn Stadler Poetry Endowment was established by Jack Stadler, Class of 1940, and his wife, Ralynn, in 1980 in recognition of the power of poetry and the importance of poetry’s role in the cultural landscape. The endowment supports the activities and programs of the Stadler Center for Poetry.
The Francis D. Stillman '60 Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP) Internship Fund was established in 2005 by Francis D. Stillman Jr., Class of 1960. The fund shall support internship opportunities through the Bucknell Public Interest Program.
The Isaac Tressler Fund for Astronomy was established by Isaac J. Tressler, Class of 1940, father of Connie Tressler McClymont '62 and Lloyd E. Tressler '63, and grandfather of Kimberly J. McClymont '90. Income from the fund shall be used to support the study of astronomy at Bucknell University.
The James H. and Elizabeth F. Turnure Purchase Fund for the Gallery was estabished in 1994 by James H. and Elizabeth F. Turnure. Income from the endowment may be used to purchase examples of western art and related artifacts created before the year 500 AD, specifically Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Aegean, and Greco-Roman, with Egyptian art and artifacts given priority.
The Vizas Family Fund was established in 2006 by Kathryn Vizas, Class of 1979, and her husband, Robert Vizas. Income from the fund shall be used to support the programmatic needs of Bucknell's Posse Program. The program assists public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential, but whom the traditional college selection process may overlook. Students receive training leadership, team-building, communication and academic excellence.
The Fitz Roy and Mary Jane Walling Management Endowment was established in 2006 by Fitz Roy '46 and Mary Jane Walling. The fund supports management education at the highest possible level by aiding the students, faculty and programs of the College of Arts and Sciences with preference for the department of management.
The Wean Foundation Fund for Library Electronic Resources was established in 1999 by The Raymond John Wean Foundation. The income derived from this fund is to be used at the discretion of the chief administrator of the University’s library for the acquisition of computer workstations and related hardware for the library, in order to keep current with changing technology.
The Sigfried Weis Endowment for the Performing Arts was established in 1995 by a bequest from the estate of Sigfried Weis, former chairman of Bucknell's Board of Trustees and long-time friend of the University. Income from the endowment is used to compensate artists performing in the Weis Center, and to maintain, renovate or improve the Weis Center facilities.
The William M. '46 and Marion W. '43 Wilkinson Annual Fund Endowment was established by William M. Wilkinson, Class of 1946 and emeritus trustee, and Marion W. Wilkinson, Class of 1943, to perpetuate their annual gift to Bucknell University. Expenditures are unrestricted and shall be used for the general purposes of the University.
