Alumni
With nearly 76,000 alumni world-wide, the Bloomsburg University Alumni Association has much to celebrate in its legacy of support: for the university, for students, and for each other. Every year, events and successes are made more impactful with your participation.
A message from Alumni Association Board President, Felicia Ellzy '10
Hello, Bloomsburg University Alumni Family!
I hope this message finds you all healthy and thriving in these precarious times. As we welcome our new normal, we are excited to embrace the opportunities for growth and prosperity within our alumni community. Bloomsburg is fortunate enough to have an ever-growing population of alumni who are ready, willing, and able to serve.
The longevity of the BU Alumni Association is to be admired by all institutions. For 150 years the alumni family has shown a consistent devotion of time, talents, and treasures in service of the BU community. Countless lives have been enhanced because of the BU Alumni Association, which speaks to the dedication of the alumni family. Our alumni donors and volunteers consider their efforts to serve the Bloomsburg community a labor of love and that is what makes our alumni family special.
The philanthropy on behalf of the BU Alumni Association is unmatched! It is my hope that we not only continue to grow as an association; but that we continue to flourish while serving ever student. The Alumni Board of Directors is dedicated to celebrating diverse students and alumni through programming and volunteer efforts. The commitment to the BU community will undoubtedly produce a vast number of alumni who will continue the legacy for the next 150 years!
It is a great honor to serve as the President of the Alumni Association and look forward to our continued evolvement and perseverance.
Happy Anniversary Bloomsburg University Alumni Association!
Felicia Ellzy, M.Ed c/o ‘10/’11
Remaining Part of the Pack
On June 22, 1871, the Bloomsburg University Alumni Association was formed to keep the bonds among alumni and our alma mater strong. And while the last century and a half has delivered challenges to Huskies everywhere, we have preserved the life-changing experiences and relationships formed at BU, while working to ensure current students are as successful as they have been since the school was founded in 1839. Here’s to the next 150 years of grit, loyalty, and excellence! Go Huskies!
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Congratulations to the 2021 BUAA Alumni Award Recipients!
- Anthony Sylvester '21(H) Honorary Alumnus Award
- Dennis Siegmann '68 Distinguished Service Award
- Maddy Rodriguez '95/'98M Distinguished Service Award
- Kathleen Moneghan '10/'15M Maroon and Gold Excellence Award
- Kimberly Abney '09 Volunteer of the Year
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Update your Handshake Profile for professional development resources and career coaching, connect with employers and search for jobs.
Join the BU Alumni group on LinkedIn to network with other Huskies.
Connect with alumni and employers, explore careers and professional opportunities at a Career Expo!
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BU Legacy Scholarships
The BU Alumni Association Board of Directors awards Alumni Legacy Scholarships each year to current BU students who are a child/grandchild of a BU graduate. Alumni will be chosen via random drawing each November and the scholarship is applied to the student's spring tuition. This year, students received $1017.00. Deadline to apply is November 13, 2021
Congratulations to the 2021 Legacy Scholarship Recipients!
Chris Argenziano [Lisa Argenziano '88]
Jason Good [Lisa Good '90]
Alexis Groshek [Kristie Groshek '92]
Brooke Hovenstine [Melissa Hovenstine '96]
Carly Kosciolek [Betteanne Kosciolek '88]
Ilana Martin [Craig Martin '92]
Erin Whiskeyman [Margaret Merkel '91]
Carmine Picarelli [JoAnn Picarelli '95]
Joseph Rhodunda [Solleen Rhodunda '90]
Olivia Schantz [Melissa Shantz '90]
Erica Wolfgang [Debra Wolfgang '90]
Tyler Wiik [Deise Wiik '91]
Volunteer to engage fellow Husky alums, or support current students. Serve as a resume reviewer or mock interviewer, panelist or presenter either virtually or in person. Have a great story to tell? Be a part of Carver's Calling podcast!
Provide an Internship or Hire a fellow Husky!
Give financially to help current students. Start or support a scholarship, establish or enhance a professional experience grant, or add to a fund. Or, create a Professional Experience Grant
Thank you, Dr. Kimberly Abney '09, 2021 Alumni Association Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations and Thank you, Grimes Alumni!
Grimes Recognition is reserved for BU alumni who have attended an Event or completed a volunteer activity, and made a donation to the BU Foundation. Thank you, Grimes alumni!
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Kimberly Abney ’09 |
Cody Deitz ‘20 |
Stephen Jones ‘83 |
Eduardo Ramos ‘90 |
Featured Events
ROTC Alumni Reunion
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- Greenly Center, 50 E. Main St. Bloomsburg PA
Network with fellow alumni at our Inaugural ROTC Reunion. Heavy Hor'devours and Beverages are compliments of the BU Alumni Association.
Alumni Veteran Reception
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- Greenly Center, 50 E. Main St. Bloomsburg PA
Network with fellow alumni at the Alumni Veteran Reception here at Bloomsburg University. Heavy Hor'devours and Beverages compliments of the BU Alumni Association.
Alumni Legacy Family Reception
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- Greenly Center, 50 E. Main St. Bloomsburg PA
Mingle with other alumni legacy families during Parents Weekend here at Bloomsburg University. Heavy Hor'devours compliments of the BU Alumni Association
Class of 1971 Reunion Reception
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- Greenly Center, 50 E. Main St. Bloomsburg PA
Join your classmates for an in-person 50th reunion reception to celebrate this special milestone! Heavy Hor'devours and Beverages compliments of the BU Alumni Association.
Class of 1970 Reunion Breakfast
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- Greenly Center, 50 E. Main St. Bloomsburg PA
Come back to campus and join your classmates for an open house reunion breakfast. Breakfast buffet compliments of the BU Alumni Association
News
Spreading the Love: Bloom grad taps Husky talent for the greater good
After earning both a B.A. in anthropology from BU in 2008 and later an M.A. from the University of South Florida in applied anthropology, Mael has returned to Bloomsburg as President/CEO of United Way of Columbia and Montour Counties & Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way. She now oversees how the organization identifies and assists with the needs of the community. She also hires Huskies.
It's all just part of the (next) plan: Alum returns to Bloomsburg to help Huskies succeed
While it may have taken a few extra years, Ed Coar found his niche at Bloomsburg State College. After a professional career that included 24 years as a county planning director, he is helping fellow Huskies find their niche, too.
Hiring Local for Work that is Global: BU and Crayola maintain close partnership
As a recruiter, Jerant has experience with many schools and has always loved the relationship with Bloomsburg, citing the support they receive when coming to campus and the fact that the students she sees at BU campus expos, conferences, and information sessions are prepared and eager to learn.
Not A Number: Alumni Couple Turns Struggle into Support
Hakeem Thomas and Coleen Schlager found each other on a dating site in the spring of 2013. They soon realized they had enrolled at the same university. That university was Bloomsburg.
Sharing the “Look” of a Successful Climb
Jeremy Zezza ‘19 speaks with gratitude and enthusiasm about his time at B.U., especially when it comes to Huskies baseball, coach Mike Collins, and the life preparation he received as a member of the pack. He recently channeled his appreciation for the program into a volunteer opportunity and an impressive donation for the B.U. Career Closet.
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