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Commencement for the Class of 2018!
Commencement for the Class of 2018!
Bucknell Family Connection
Dear Friend,
Commencement for the Class of 2018 is just over a week away — congratulations to our graduating seniors and their families! If you or your family members can’t travel to campus, join us as we stream the ceremony via webcast and Facebook Live. 
Senior parents who made a gift to Bucknell this year in honor of their student will receive a special pin to wear at Commencement. And don’t forget — you can still pre-order flowers for your graduate until May 14.
As the academic year comes to a close, be sure to capture the memories of 2017-2018 for your student by ordering Bucknell’s official yearbook, L’Agenda.
’ray Bucknell! 
Ann L. DiStefano
Director, Parent & Family Programs

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FEATURES
John Bravman
Bravman Will Stay at Bucknell Through June 2025
The president and the Board of Trustees agreed to a contract extension.
Academic East
Bucknell Breaks Ground on Academic East
The University’s newest building will be a hub for engineering and education. 
Jermaine Truax
Bucknell Names New Director of Athletics & Recreation
Jermaine Truax of Loyola University Chicago will take the helm of Bison Athletics on July 1. 
Humanities Center
Bucknell Opens New Humanities Building 
Hildreth-Mirza Hall offers students space for community-building and exploration.
Interdisciplinary Effort
Students Tell Story of Slavery in Antigua
An interactive mapping project draws undergraduates from across majors.
Terri Norton
Terri Norton Named Associate Dean for Students & Strategic Initiatives
She will support students and promote diversity and inclusion in the College of Engineering.
Investment Success
Student Investors Share Success With NYC Alumni
Members of the Student Managed Investment Fund explained their strategy.
Jackson Pierce-Felker ‘18
Watch: #Bucknell2018 Commencement Preview
Jackson Pierce-Felker '18, the student Commencement speaker, shares what he's learned about the power of words. 
BUCKNELL IN THE NEWS


Will Starbuck’s Anti-bias Training Work? 
The Los Angeles Times
“This is a pivotal moment,” said Georgina Dodge, associate provost for diversity, equity & inclusion. 

Biologist's Cameras Document Wildlife in South Sudan
Ozy.com
Professor DeeAnn Reeder captures rare photographs of animals in a war zone.

Twitter Helps Research Team Find Rare Plant Near Campus
Quartz.com
Social media helped Professor Chris Martine, biology, identify a plant previously unseen in Pennsylvania.

The Economic Truths Behind Five Recycling Myths
The Washington Post 
Citing his research in Japan, Professor Tom Kinnaman, economics, weighs in on optimal recycling rates.


REGIONAL & CAMPUS EVENTS
It’s not too late to register for a Bucknell CARES volunteer service event near you. Visit our events calendar to find upcoming dates and locations.  

May 24, 6 p.m., Philadelphia
Join the Bucknell Club of Philadelphia and Professor Erica Delsandro ’02, women’s & gender studies, for a pre-show reception and performance of the Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home.
 

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