H. Keffer Hartline
A state normal school graduate, H. Keffer Hartline ’20 was part of the team that won a Nobel Prize in physiology and medicine in 1967. The Hartline Science Center was named after Keffer and his father, Daniel Hartline, who founded BU’s biology department in 1897.
Eleanor Wray
Eleanor Wray was the first woman inducted into BU’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Every year, one senior female athlete receives the Eleanor Wray award in honor of the advocate for women’s athletics.
James Slusser
Co-founder of the BU Alumni Summer Players, Slusser ’90/’92M/’04 directed productions of the acting troupe for 15 years. He also was a founding trustee of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble.
James Cole
Biology professor James Cole spearheaded the creation of the allied health sciences program, which prepares professionals for careers in health care.
Jack Mulka
Former dean of students Jack Mulka ’66 headed the student union for more than 20 years. The former Husky football player spent the rest of his 37 years at BU in roles in student support services and development.
THE HUDOCK FAMILY
THE BENNER-HUDOCK CENTER for Financial Analysis in Sutliff Hall is named in honor of the Hudock family. The Hudocks have a long philanthropic history at BU and in the community, supporting the arts, education and health initiatives both personally and through their firm, Hudock Moyer Wealth Resources (HMWR) in Williamsport, Pa. Past gifts from the family include a concert grand piano for Mitrani Hall, a study room in Andruss Library, a student lounge in Sutliff Hall overlooking the quad, and an auditorium in Warren Student Services Center. Barbara Benner Hudock ’75, the CEO and founding partner of HMWR, and her son Michael Hudock Jr., HMWR founding partner and president, most recently gave the gift of the Benner-Hudock Center in honor of Barbara’s parents, Frank J. and Margaret B. Benner. Barbara Hudock previously served as chair of the New Challenges, New Opportunities capital campaign and has supported the Celebrity Artist Series at BU. l
Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Major speakers keep the dream of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. alive each February during BU’s annual observance honoring the slain civil rights leader’s memory and message. Previous speakers include Julian Bond, Jesse Jackson and Martin Luther King III; this year’s speaker is Myrlie Evers-Williams, the widow of assassinated civil rights activist Medgar Evers.
Robert Rohm
Staff
More than 550 staff members make sure the university runs smoothly, from student relations to media management.
A beloved teacher, mentor and coach to many local Bloomsburg and Central Columbia high school students, Robert Rohm ’60 was one of the Huskies’ first national wrestling champions as a student in 1960. He was the first 12time athletic letter winner for the Huskies.
Trinity House
This former downtown church was converted into apartments designed for adults with disabilities in which they can live independently. BU special education majors live in adjacent buildings to offer assistance, participate in joint activities and gain career experience.
Husky Pride Day
In September 2011, BU held its first Husky Pride Day, a chance for faculty and staff to show off their school spirit by wearing maroon and gold and decorating their offices in everything BU. The event continues each September.
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