Additional Funds

Course Catalog

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 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 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 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 Sid Jamieson Endowment for Men's Lacrosse was established by 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 team.

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 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 George V. McGee Investment Studies Endowment was established in 2002 by The Charles Foundation, Inc., a Rooke Family Private Foundation, to honor George V. McGee, Class of 1938, a friend of Robert C. Rooke. The endowment provides merit-based grants to students who demonstrate potential as future professionals engaged in the fields of finance and investment. Students selected as McGee Scholars must hold a record of superior academic achievement, contributions to the university community, and successful participation in finance- or investment-related internships, employment or other activities.

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 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 Thelma Johnson Showalter Award was established by the Pennsylvania Federation of Women’s Clubs’ Department of International Affairs.

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 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 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.