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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

BUAA Board of Directors Update-February 2021

The BUAA Board “gathered” virtually for our winter meeting February 26-27, a productive and fulfilling event featuring: a University update on financial sustainability with President Bravman and Bucknell’s new VP for Finance and Administration, Eileen Petula a student panel on the campus climate, including food security, diversity and inclusion, and alumni support approval of our strategic plan fostering Board community We hope you enjoy our improvised Board photo this year, including a special guest!  A few updates: Strategic Plan: After months spent defining our priorities and values and perfecting our execution framework, the Board approved our 2020-23 strategic plan. To […]

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Posted on April 14, 2021

Thursday, March 25th, 2021

Reaffirming Our Commitment

Dear Bucknellians: In the aftermath of recent acts of intolerance, including last week’s tragedy in Atlanta, we wanted to share and echo President Bravman’s statement against these heinous crimes. As the Bucknell University Alumni Association Board of Directors, our mission is to represent alumni, engage Bucknellians and promote and enhance the University. In this capacity, we share President Bravman’s commitment to making the Bucknell community, on and off campus, a safe and inclusive place for all. Following the senseless killing of George Floyd last summer, we outlined a vision for the BUAA Board of Directors to do our part to […]

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Posted on March 25, 2021

Monday, October 5th, 2020

B the Change: Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts at Bucknell

Bucknell seeks to provide an excellent education to all students, which requires a firm and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of the institution. As alumni who support Bucknell’s mission to develop students who are productive citizens with a sense of justice, self-awareness, compassion and respect for our commonality as people, we have the opportunity to improve and strengthen our alma mater. You can B the Change by learning about areas and programs at Bucknell that are striving to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive campus community, and supporting these efforts today. To make a […]

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Posted on October 5, 2020

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

BUAA Board of Directors Update-September 2020

The BUAA Board met during Homecoming, virtually, of course! Though we were limited to Zoom meetings, we were able to move several items on our agenda forward. Interested to learn what we’ve been up to? See below for a quick recap:  New BUAA Board President! The Board is so excited to welcome Christine Kelleher ‘91 as our new President! Though she is starting her term under unique circumstances, she, our new executive team, and the Board’s members are excited about the opportunity to add value to our students and alumni, affect change on campus and off, and give back to […]

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Posted on September 22, 2020

Tuesday, June 16th, 2020

A Message from the Bucknell University Alumni Association Board of Directors

As the BUAA Board of Directors, our mission is to represent alumni, engage Bucknellians and promote and enhance the University. In this moment, we are called to reaffirm our commitment to the fundamental rights of the Black community. We are committed to being a force for good in creating positive change – sooner rather than later.

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Posted on June 16, 2020

Friday, November 22nd, 2019

BUAA Board of Directors Update-December 2019

Dear Fellow Bucknellians- The Bucknell University Alumni Association Board of Directors (BUAA) recently returned to campus for Homecoming Weekend and our board meeting.  We had an action-packed two days but the beauty of Bucknell, especially with the blanket of fall colors, was the perfect warm welcome many of us seek when we return to campus. We officially welcomed 10 new board members and 6 new student members.  And, this year was extra impactful because it was the launch of our new committee structure.  Over the last year, we did a complete overhaul of the BUAA by-laws, including changing the number […]

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Posted on November 22, 2019

Tuesday, August 6th, 2019

BUAA Board of Directors Update-August 2019

The summer Bucknell Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting, held on campus during Reunion Weekend, challenged members to think critically about how we—as individuals and as a board—can help guarantee a strong, vibrant future for Bucknell. The BUAA Development and Volunteer Relations Committee recently sponsored the inaugural Student Donor Recognition Reception. Held on April 17 in the Weis Center, this event recognized all students who made a financial contribution to an area of campus they care about, in any amount, during fiscal year 2019. In addition to speakers, appetizers and great conversation, there was also an “Unselfie Station” where students […]

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Posted on August 6, 2019

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