Parents Association

All parents are automatically members of the Bucknell University Parents Association and are invited to get involved in the life of the University by participating in campus and regional programs. There are no dues. Membership includes:

  • Monthly email newsletter
  • Invitations to Bucknell regional events

Parents Association Board of Directors

The Bucknell University Parents Association Board of Directors is the governing body of the Parents Association. Representing around 7,000 parents, Bucknell's Parents Board works on behalf of the University and parents to enhance our students' educational experience. Board membership comprises approximately 60 parents representing first-year to senior classes.

For additional information, contact:

Stacie Velisaris de la Parra '88, P'19, P'22
Associate Director, Alumni Admissions & Parent Engagement
stacie.delaparra@bucknell.edu

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Areas of Focus

  • Career
    Objective: Work directly with our campus partner, the Center for Career Advancement (CCA), to help students build meaningful professional networks and gain career development opportunities through the collective experience of parents.
  • Enrichment
    Objective: Work directly with University partners to engage parents in promoting Bucknell's mission and increasing visibility and support for the institution at local, regional and national levels.
  • Philanthropy
    Objective: Work directly with campus partners to encourage and facilitate annual charitable giving — both financial and service-based — to support Bucknell and its students.
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Contact Details

The Center for Alumni, Family & Philanthropic Engagement