Academic Year 2013-14

Good morning on this glorious day and welcome to Bucknell University's 164th Commencement ceremony. I am John Bravman, President of the University. On behalf of the faculty, staff, students and the University Board of Trustees, congratulations to the Class of 2014 and all of our master's degree recipients.

Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues,
I write to share with you a brief summary of our recent Board of Trustees meeting, which took place on campus from Thursday, April 24, through Saturday, April 26.

Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues,
I write to share with you a summary of the most recent Bucknell Board of Trustees meeting, which was held in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., from Thursday, Jan. 23, through Saturday, Jan. 25.

What an important event this is. Thanks to everyone for their strong and affirming statements, especially our student leaders. And a special thank you to our student survivors who spoke with such courage.

Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues,
I write to share with you a summary of the most recently completed Board of Trustees meeting. The general meeting was held on campus from Thursday night, October 3 through Saturday morning, October 5.

Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues,
I hope you have had a good summer and are looking forward to the new academic year. The campus is buzzing with activity as classes begin, an exciting reminder of our students' potential and the energies we are charged with nurturing and guiding. Thank you for all you do to help our students as they learn and grow.

Dear Students,
I hope you are having a good summer. With about a month to go before the new academic year begins, I am looking forward to having all our returning students and the Class of 2017 on campus. I write to share with you decisions that we know will be of special interest to students.