New Facilities Add to Outstanding Campus

2003-2004 Annual Report

Bucknell ranks as one of the top undergraduate engineering programs in the nation. The new Breakiron Engineering Building, dedicated in September, will further enhance the engineering experience. Named for trustee and lead donor Lauren P. Breakiron, from the Class of 1952, and his wife, Margit, the $8 million Breakiron Building provides a dedicated space for teaching and research. The new facility, complete with state-of-the-art technology, covers 38,000 square feet and brings much-needed lab, classroom, and office space.

Other new facilities at Bucknell include the William Graham Field, dedicated in September 2003. Located at the West Fields complex, the new artificial playing surface is used for field hockey along with women’s lacrosse and other athletic programs. It was made possible by a gift from William Graham ’62, who also provided money in spring 2004 to reinstate Bucknell’s wrestling program and increase opportunities in women’s sports programs.

In December 2003, the university purchased 50 acres of farmland adjacent to the Bucknell campus. For now, the land is being farmed and will remain as green space, but it represents an opportunity for the university to locate new academic buildings, residence halls, and other improvements. As the university develops its strategic plan this coming year, the 50 acres will provide new opportunities to further strengthen the educational experience for Bucknell students and to enhance the beauty of the campus.