Alumni Association
Welcome Alumni!
The mission of the Bloomsburg University Alumni Association:
By providing events, programs and services for over 74,000 graduates, the BU Alumni Association fosters relationships that result in engaging alumni in the university's strategic priorities and philanthropic goals.
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A Special Message from BU Alumni Association President, Todd Argenziano '89 Regarding the COVID-19 Outbreak
Greetings Bloomsburg Alumni,
I hope this message finds you all safe and well. I’m sure that I don’t have to tell you that we are experiencing a time in history that is unprecedented. A time filled with uncertainty and unrest, but these circumstances will not last forever.
We’ve all had to make sacrifices during these trying times including our current BU students. A shift to on-line classes instead of the traditional classroom teaching approach has been an adjustment for students and faculty alike. Seniors who would be graduating in May won’t see their friends and classmates on campus until they graduate in August. Events, including Alumni events, have either been postponed or even canceled. These changes may have affected some institutions of higher education in a negative way but not our University. Bloomsburg University Huskies adapt, innovate, flourish and persevere!
I choose to look at our current situation as a time in history where we have the ability to hit the “reset button”. We’ve been given a gift. An opportunity to slow down for a brief moment to spend time with family and friends. Technology has its place, but I don’t think everyone realizes how much other people influence their lives on a daily basis until they don’t have the opportunity to interact with others each day.
No one is certain as to when things will return to normal. However, the Bloomsburg University Alumni Association will do everything in its power to help alumni and students alike get back on their feet in the wake of and during the aftermath of the current pandemic. BU Huskies take care of their own and as alumni we have a new opportunity to support and be an advocate for our alma mater. Please check www.bloomu.edu/alumni frequently for updates and suggestions on how you can help. As needed I’ll be in touch with details on how you can help as well.
Thank you all for your continued support. I wish you and your families well and please stay safe! I hope to see you soon at an upcoming alumni event. You and your families are in our prayers.
Todd Argenziano ‘89
BU Alumni Association President
Carver's Calling
Carver’s Calling features the career stories of BU alumni, captured by BU students! The series began as a project by Dr. David Magolis and Derek Viemann ’19 (Mass Communications) and will be continued by students in Dr. Magolis' podcasting class.
If you or someone you know has a career or personal journey that you would like to share with alumni and students, please email Lauren Polinski at lpolinski@bloomu.edu
Connect and Celebrate!
Keep in touch, Reconnect, Find Events!
Alumni Events
Attend events such as Homecoming; Alumni Awards Dinner, Parents and Family Weekend and Networking Socials
Join a Regional Network or Affinity Group
You don't have to be on campus to stay connected to your alma mater! Alumni networks are made up of BU graduates who plan events for alumni to get together where they currently live. Attending a regional event is a great way to make new friends and business contacts.
NYC/NJ: New York City/northern New Jersey metropolitan area. Contact Kevin McGrath '93
Capitol Area Network: BU CAN! serves alumni living in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties. Contact Blair Aylward '93 or Jim Blockus '77. Find them on Facebook
Carver Hall Chapter (Bloomsburg and surrounding): Serves more than 6,375 BU alumni living within 30 minutes of campus. Contact Heather Goshert '06 or visit Facebook
Lehigh Valley Network: Serves alumni who live or work in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Schuylkill,northern Berks and Bucks counties and Warren County (NJ) Contact Mary Braccili '90
Washington D.C. Serves BU Alumni in the nation's capital and surrounding area. Contact Marc Steckel '93
NEPA: Serves Scranton-Wilkes-Barre and surrounding counties. Contact Todd Argenziano '89
Philadelphia Area: Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware counties and parts of Berks County. Contact Marv Meneeley '85 or visit their Facebook Page
Lancaster Area Serves Lancaster and surrounding counties. Contact Barbara Romano '83
Fraternity and Sorority Life
BU Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Website
Alumni Veterans
Questions? Visit the BU Office of Military and Veterans Resources
Are you a veteran alum? Please tell us about your service
Take Action!
Volunteer, Mentor, Serve, Give, Hire
See how BU Alums are making an impact!
Opportunities to provide support
Volunteer Your Time on the alumni board, in the BU Classrooms, or as an Alumni network leader
Assist in student professional development, provide an internship, or Hire a Husky!
Financially Support Student programs
Support a student through a Professional Experience Grant (P.E.G.), A Legacy Scholarship, support the Henry Carver Fund! or give to one of our crowdfunding projects!!
Explore Career and Networking Opportunities
Alumni and Career Community Opportunities
Update your Handshake Profile and connect with other alums and employers.
Resources for Alums and New Grads
Connect with alumni and employers, explore careers, internships and professional opportunities!
Attend a Career Connections Expo
See some professional development video resources and webinars
BU Legacy Scholarship
If you are an alumni and have a child or grandchild attending BU, don't miss this opportunity to win a scholarship for that student! 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. Each scholarship is typically around $1000.00 and is applied to the student's spring tuition. Alumni will be chosen via random drawing in November 2021.
Deadline to apply is November 13.
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]
Take Advantage of Other Alumni Benefits
Legacy Scholarships
Submit your entry for a scholarship on behalf of a child or grandchild, awarded at random by the BU Alumni Association Board of Directors each November. Or, support scholarships for BU legacy students
You qualify for discounts!
As a BU alum, you qualify for an alumni discount from Liberty Mutual Insurance. Just let them know you're a BU Alum!
BU? Be noticed!
Apply for your BU Alumni Association vanity plate today!
The YOU in Professional U
Mark Brehm '21
Professional U at BU connects students with alumni, employers, and opportunities integrating the academic experience with professional experience in “real world” settings. Through the exploration of professional development topics and experiential learning, students build skills and confidence which prepare them for personal and professional success upon graduation.
Integral to academics is student career experience, making BU distinctive in achieving our mission of preparing students for personal and professional success in an increasingly complex global environment.
Alumni play an integral role through volunteer opportunities such as alumni-student networking, hosting a student intern, recruit on-campus, participate in a career expo, or post jobs on Handshake
Alumni and Professional Engagement
Assistant VP Alumni and Professional Engagement
Lynda Fedor-Michaels '87/'88 M.Ed.
Director, Alumni Engagement
Nathan Conroy '06
Associate Director of Employer Relations
Kelly Stiner
Events and Services Associate
Kimberly Heidlauf
Third Floor
50 East Main Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
1-800-526-0254
570-389-4058
570-389-4060 (Fax)
alum@bloomu.edu
Alumni and Professional Engagement
Bloomsburg University
400 East Second St.
Bloomsburg, PA 17815