November 14, 2014
The newly-created University Wall of Distinction, recognizing current and past donors whose lifetime support of $1 million or more benefits BU students, was unveiled in a special ceremony held Friday.
During the ceremony, led by Dr. David Soltz, University President, 18 benefactors were honored with permanent plaques and given bronze medallions in recognition of their longstanding commitment to Bloomsburg University.
Joining Dr. Soltz was Erik Evans, Vice President for University Advancement, Pat Mica, Class of 1967, Chair of the Bloomsburg University Foundation, and Pat Wilson, Class of 1991, Chair of the Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees. Friends, alumni, faculty, students and staff gathered for the ceremony in honor of the following individuals, families, organizations and foundations:
Mitrani Family Foundation
Drew ’76 and Susan Hostetter
Jack L. Mertz ’42
Terry H. ’76 and JoAnn Schultz ’77 Zeigler
Thomas J. ’65 and Cecelia Mistal ’66 Toth
Norman F. Watts ’59
Barbara Benner Hudock ’75
Robert D. Warren
Fred G. Smith
Community Government Association
Barbara Dilworth
Duane R. ’72 and Susan Basar ’72 Greenly
Michael L. ’85 and Beth Boguski
Stephan M. Pettit ’89
Degenstein Foundation
Susan W. McDowell
John E. Morgan Foundation
Betty Smith-Cooley
The collective impact of these individuals is significant and remarkable. These donors represent more than $25 million in gifts; gifts which continue to have a tremendous impact on the entire campus community. Through the contributions of these 18 individuals, families, foundations and organizations:
Their thoughtful and generous giving has enhanced the BU experience for thousands of students and will continue to benefit thousands more for years to come.
BU donors play a critical role in the university’s future and it is important to recognize each and every one. The Wall of Distinction is just one example of the efforts being made to thank our donors for the impact their support has on BU’s students.
Since the launch of BU’s Professional U initiative in 2012, more than 100 alumni and friends have been inspired to support the university in preparing students to apply their education beyond the classroom. On Thursday, Jan. 31, the university recognized the breadth of that impact and generosity with the announcement of the 2019 faculty fellowships and endowed professorships.
A $700,000 gift from the estate of John Enman, Ph.D., professor emeritus of geography at Bloomsburg University will further support students, faculty and programs in the department of Environmental, Geographical and Geological Sciences (EGGS).
Former Bloomsburg University football star and NFL great Jahri Evans ’07 was inducted into the university’s Wall of Distinction on Friday, Aug. 31, in a ceremony on campus. Located near the fountain on BU’s Academic Quadrangle, the Bloomsburg University Wall of Distinction recognizes donors who have contributed $1 million or more to the university.
