June 2010 News
Annual Fund approaching record number of donors
With less than 24 hours to go, Bucknell is set to break a record for the number of donors who have made a gift to the 2010 Annual Fund. Only 42 more donors are needed to reach the milestone of 16,800 before midnight.- Oldest alumnus, Paul Humphreys, dies at 103
Thought to be Bucknell's oldest alumnus, the Rev. Paul Humphreys died June 23 in Northampton, Mass., five days short of his 104th birthday.
- Top athletics stories of 2009-10
The 2009-10 academic year recently concluded and Bucknell earned its 16th Patriot League Presidents' Cup in the last 20 years.
- SBDC workshop: 'Productivity Plus'
The Bucknell SBDC will offer the workshop, "Productivity Plus!" Thursday, July 22, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the SBDC Business Education Center in Lewisburg.
- Bucknell Public Safety rides for Miracle Tour
The Department of Public Safety at Bucknell University organized riders and sponsors for the 2010 Geisinger Children's 25th Miracle Network Motorcycle Miracle Tour, raising nearly $1,800 from the campus community.
- Bucknell honors Geiger and Zeller winners
Four members of the Bucknell University staff were honored at the annual staff picnic recently with the Geiger and Zeller Awards.
- Bucknell grad honored with student research award
Recent Bucknell University graduate Christopher Kulish has received a Student Research Award from the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association for his research work related to characterization and treatment of the brine wastewater generated by hydraulic fracturing of Marcellus Shale for natural gas extraction.
Celebrations, awards highlight 2010 Reunion
Thousands returned to Bucknell for Reunion this past weekend to celebrate milestones and tradition.
Susquehanna River to serve as outdoor classroom
The winding Susquehanna River will be the classroom setting for a new program starting this fall at Bucknell.- Alumni give photos of famous guitarists to Samek
A portfolio of 87 photographs of some of the world's most influential musicians posing with their guitars has been donated to the Samek Art Gallery at Bucknell University.
- Class of '14: Not here yet, but making their mark (II)
Bucknell University's Class of 2014 won't report to campus for new student orientation until Friday, Aug. 20, but they are already making a mark in many ways.
- Commencement 2010: Video now online
A full-length video of Bucknell's 160th Commencement is now available for viewing online.
Barnes & Noble at Bucknell University opens Saturday
Following a careful restoration of its historic building, the Barnes & Noble at Bucknell University bookstore will open on Saturday, June 26, at 2 p.m., after the Fourth of July Parade in downtown Lewisburg.
Benjamin Carson tells grads to use talents for good
Renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Benjamin S. Carson Sr. told the Class of 2010 to persevere and to use their talents to help others.- Year in review: Top stories of 2009-10
What do Bucknell University President Designee John Bravman, chemical engineering sophomore Julie Kohn and neurosurgeon and philanthropist Ben Carson have in common?
- SBDC workshop: 'Market your business with social media'
The Bucknell SBDC will offer the workshop, "Market your business with social media," Thursday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Mifflinburg Bank's Community Room, 250 E. Chestnut St. in Mifflinburg.
