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bloomsburgu · 5 years ago
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Supplying the front lines in the fight against COVID-19
Alex Annan’s first job out of college has not only been the perfect fit for the Bloomsburg University supply chain management graduate, it’s positioned him to be among the key players in the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
And that’s exactly where he wants to be.
“Cardinal Health’s commitment to fulfilling the needs of patients and doctors across the world was very rewarding to me,” says Annan ′19, ′20M, who started at Cardinal Health as a supply chain specialist in July while finishing his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree requirements. “I believed starting my career at an organization that was known for their supply chain capabilities would help me become a more well-rounded professional.”
Cardinal Health, Inc. is regarded as a leader in providing health care solutions, services and products to pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics across the country. The multinational company has headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, and Dublin, Ireland.
Annan says he’s part of a large team that’s responsible for ensuring medical devices and prescription drugs stored at the company’s Swedesboro, N.J., Distribution Center are being delivered to pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics at the right place, right time, and in the correct amount.
Since March, according to Annan, Cardinal Health has been on the front lines doing its part fighting against COVID-19 by supplying numerous healthcare facilities in the northeast region with essential supplies like gloves, face masks, surgical gowns, prescription drugs and many other important supplies that help doctors and physicians provide aid to COVID and non-COVID patients.
This process — now being played out in real-time — was a foundation of study for Annan as an undergraduate in the AACSB-accredited Zeigler College of Business.
“The curriculum focused on a broad array of topics in supply chain management that gave me exposure and knowledge I use in my everyday tasks,” Annan says. “Topics like lean six sigma, fundamentals of operations management, and logistics are all things I was taught at Bloom that I now use to do my work. The professors also did a great job in giving my peers and I real-world examples and helping us understand the leadership skills needed to excel in a business environment.”  
Adding in his motivation to lead and inspire change, Annan felt it was a fitting next step to pursue an M.B.A. after earning his bachelor’s degree.
“I believe by educating myself and enhancing my leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, I’ll be fully equipped to be able to lead a group of people to make changes in the world through business,” says Annan, who also played four years on the Huskies football team as a linebacker, three as a PSAC Scholar Athlete. “Currently, I’m using all the skills and knowledge I gained from BU to be able to be a part of an organization that’s helping to fight a global pandemic that’s affected our way of life.”
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bloomsburgu · 5 years ago
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Senior’s work as a dramaturge leads to Outstanding Drama Student award
The winner of the 2019-20 Bloomsburg University Division of Theatre and Dance Outstanding Drama Student award, Kira Loux, doesn’t fit the profile of your typical winner of a performing arts award. She’s one of the people who works tirelessly backstage to make sure everything frontstage is executed flawlessly.
What makes Loux atypical from previous recipients is that she is not a performer, like an actor or singer. Instead, she had an integrated focus and studied dramaturgy. The discipline of dramaturgy seeks to aid the director in fully and accurately representing a production to the public.
“I was really surprised. I didn’t know I was eligible since I graduated in December and wasn’t an actor,” said Loux.
Loux’s work, although behind the scenes, was integral to the success of several shows.
“Kira’s work as a dramaturge helped the audience connect with the shows in a variety of ways,” said Ethan Krupp, a faculty member in the theatre department. “For our production of The Importance of Being Earnest, her packet on Oscar Wilde, the setting of the play, and related background information was vital to helping the actors understand how and why the play exists in the manner it does,” Krupp explained. “Why did Wilde write it, how did people react to it, what does it mean? By having a deeper understanding of these things, the actors were better positioned to successfully embody their characters, because they understood the how and why about how these characters came into being.”
Her role as dramaturge continued as she worked on Naomi Iizuka’s Good Kids, which dealt with the issue of sexual assault. In addition to the production, she curated a library display of resources for sexual assault survivors and moderated a discussion on the subject after performances.
Loux also supported the theater and dance department by welding scenery for the Spring 2018 production of Machinal by Sophie Treadwell and served as student representative to Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. She also was a member of the committee that helped select potential performers for the Celebrity Artists Series for the 2018-19 academic year and helped to guide the construction of the new Arts in Bloom series. In addition to being a theater major, she also majored in history and drew on her knowledge and resources afforded by that discipline.
Loux, a native of Quakertown, now works as a quality assurance archivist for the Almac Group, a pharmaceutical company. As an employee during the current pandemic, she is working hard juggling multiple projects.  
“Receiving this award meant a lot to me, especially during these times,” remarked Loux. “It’s easy to get caught up in adult life and things, but it’s good to remember that I have family at Bloomsburg University.”
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bloomsburgu · 6 years ago
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I'm a Husky
A a graduating senior, Kevin Pham is an economics major from Cedar Knolls, N.J.
"BU has taught me how to come out of my shell," Pham says. "Coming in freshman year, I was extremely shy, I barely knew anyone, and I didn't know how to make the most of my time here in college. But Bloomsburg helped me discover who I am and helped me connect with so many supportive friends."
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bloomsburgu · 6 years ago
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I'm a Husky
A graduating senior, Comfort Nyesuah is health sciences major from Philadelphia in the pre-accelerated second degree nursing program. Among her involvement at BU include the National Advancement Association for Colored People, Husky PAWS, BOG scholar, Gospel Choir , CGA, Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society.
"Bloomsburg not only taught me to be a leader but helped me grow in different aspects of my life, along with realizing there's always room for improvement and further opportunities. I'm different today then my first day as a freshman because not only have I grown mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally but now I can finally say 'I made it!'"
Nyesuah says BU has prepared her well for her next step, particularly through her internship with the Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital that led to her getting hired as a certified nursing assistant during her senior year in the Medical Surgery Unit.
"Along with those excelling science courses, Lord knowns I'll never forget about," Nyesuah says. "Which will be very helpful in my next journey. They definitely prepared me for nursing school. How can I forget about the 206 bones in the human body!"
Following graduation Nyesuah will be attending an accelerated nursing program in Philadelphia and then onto graduate school pursuing a master's degree as a nurse practitioner with hopes of working in the NICU.
"What I'm going to miss the most about BU is the amount of opportunities it's given me, the resources that has opened doors for me and the relationships I have made here," Nyesuah says. "From the faculty who cared deeply about my success and helped me succeed to the friends who will be the bridesmaid at my wedding. Those relationships are unforgettable ones."
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bloomsburgu · 6 years ago
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First World graduates ready for the big stage
One step closer for these Class of 2019 members as they were honored this fall during the First World Graduation Ceremony by Bloomsburg University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs.
The bi-annual First World ceremony is celebrated each December and May to congratulate the achievements — academic and leadership roles — of BU’s multicultural students at the baccalaureate and graduate degree levels. This class was among the largest ever, according to Madelyn Rodriguez, director of the Multicultural Center.
First World Honorees
Sita Cherif Jr.
Morissa Dougba
Angel Green
Geanna Green
Komeh Lansana
Esthefany Mendoza
Demi Moore
Irvin Mulbah
Avia Nickerson
Comfort Nyesuah
Najha Sealy
Brianna Stevens
Mukalah Upshur
Malik Waters
Asa Whiters
Shalie Williams
Damani Wright
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bloomsburgu · 6 years ago
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Bank branch manager completes 17-year college journey with BASTL degree and 4.0 GPA
Alicia Frederick’s (Enola, Pa.) journey to college graduate began more than 17 years ago with baking and pastry art classes at a school in Rhode Island. The journey will reach a climax on Saturday when she walks across the stage at Bloomsburg University to receive a bachelor of applied science in technical leadership (BASTL) with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
In between the start and end of her journey, she became a wife, mother, and leader in the corporate world, working for 15 years in banking, including the last 12 as a branch manager. The opportunity to graduate from BU first started with Frederick going back to school at Harrisburg Area Community College (HAAC).  
“I started at HACC in 2006 when I was an assistant manager at a bank outside of the Harrisburg area,” said Frederick. “However, I stopped taking classes when I was promoted to branch manager and had a longer commute. Life got ahead of me, and I couldn’t make school a priority. Then in 2014, I took a new job closer to home at M&T Bank. My son was now in middle school, and I found that I could make school a priority again. It always bothered me that I hadn’t finished my degree although I spent more than two years in school.”
As a non-traditional student, Frederick juggled the typical problems of working all day and studying at night.
“You give up all of your ‘free’ time to focus on your education,” said Frederick. “Each semester, I carried 9-12 credits and worked through winter and summer semesters while at HACC and Bloomsburg to complete my degrees as quickly as possible. I graduated with a 3.87 at HACC and will graduate with a 4.0 at Bloomsburg. This means that every free night and weekend was spent on projects, papers, and discussion boards.”
“I also keep a busy schedule outside of my schoolwork,” Frederick added. “Depending on the time of year, I could also have up to three events in the evenings representing my employer. It was a challenge when trying to juggle all of those obligations and still get everything done. It was also challenging when I had group projects with traditional learners who wanted to meet during the day.”
Through all her challenges and headaches, did she never once regret putting herself through the process.
“Absolutely not,” said Frederick. “I knew that I had put so much time and effort into my schooling already; it would have been foolish not to finish.  At 17 years of age, I started at Johnson and Wales University for baking and pastry arts and became homesick rather quickly. As you can imagine, not many of those credits carried over to my associate’s degree. However, with the credits I earned at HACC in my early 20’s, I was closer to finishing up my degree when I returned in 2015. Although it took me almost 14 years start to finish, it was incredibly important for me to finish it. Originally I didn’t intend to get my bachelor’s, but the opportunity at BU was too good to pass up.”
At Bloomsburg, the BASTL program was a perfect fit for Frederick.
“Since I had such a mix of credits, my degree from HACC was in business studies,” said Frederick. “Most universities require a student to take additional classes to have an associate degree in business management before it allows you to transfer. Bloomsburg allowed me the opportunity to transfer my existing degree without requiring me to take anything further. Also, all of my credits from Johnson and Wales transferred over as my electives. When it was all said I done, I only needed to complete 43 credits at Bloomsburg and one additional elective to complete my degree.”
For Frederick, the questions become what will she do next, and where does she want to end up.
“As a branch manager for 12 years, the next logical step is to be a regional retail manager or a business banking relationship manager at M&T,” Frederick continued. “But, I would love to work as a community relations manager where I can interact and assist non-profits and be involved in event planning. Volunteering and planning are both passions of mine.”
Whatever Frederick ultimately ends up doing, one thing is guaranteed, she will have savored the journey to get there.
After consulting with employers who are looking for skilled managers, Bloomsburg University created its Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Leadership program primarily for individuals with associate degrees who work and need flexibility.
The program accepts up to 60 associate degree credits, and half the BASTL classes are online, with the rest taught at Bloomsburg’s partner institutions: Bucks County Community College, Community College of Philadelphia, Harrisburg Area Community College, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Northampton Community College and Reading Area Community College, as well as at the State System of Higher Education campus in Center City Philadelphia.
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bloomsburgu · 6 years ago
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“We’re all part of a story, and you’re about to write the next chapter. Don’t be afraid to turn life’s pages. Be brave. Be bold. Don’t miss an opportunity. As Bloomsburg University graduates, I’m confident you’re prepared to tackle whatever you find on the next page,”— Jennifer Venditti, Ph.D. ✍️🎓🐾 #HuskyUnleashed #BloomOnward #Husky4Life #BUClass2019 (at Bloomsburg University) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6E4QXCnvLs/?igshid=13t59xbgat2ik
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bloomsburgu · 6 years ago
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“The right career can have a profound impact on your entire life, so don’t stop until you find it. And when you get it, make the most of it. Be innovative, be original, work smarter, blow their minds. Let your actions show the world just what it means to have a Bloomsburg degree behind your name,”— Shavonne Shorter, Ph.D. 💯🎓🐾 #HuskyUnleashed #BloomOnward #Husky4Life #BUClass2019 (at Bloomsburg University) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6EGHyxnOQQ/?igshid=bncnan8itvxl
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bloomsburgu · 6 years ago
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I'm a Husky
As a graduating senior, Nora Yakscoe is a communication studies major from Collegeville with a minor in special education. Among her activities at BU include the Special Olympics Bocce Bash and being an Orientation Workshop Leader.
"The lasting impression BU has left on me is the consistent support, encouragement, and positivity offered and displayed throughout my peers, the faculty, staff, and entire community," Yakscoe says. "I'm a completely different person since my first day as a freshman. I was very unsure of everything, everyone, and even myself. Since then, I've been able to progress in my academic career and personal growth."
Though she's excited to graduate, Yakscoe admits it's not going to be easy to say goodbye.
"What am I going to miss most about BU? Of course- the people!" Yakscoe says. "The friendships and memories I've made here are ones that will last forever. Also, a huge thank you, and shout out to my best friend, Kris Igoe (who will also be graduating) for being by my side since freshmen year of college!"
Yakscoe has her eyes set on graduate school.
"My ultimate goal is to positively impact the lives of others in the education system, as many have done for me," Yakscoe says. "BU has most definitely prepared me for the next chapter of my life through volunteerism, leadership positions, and the support from my professors. I was provided a variety of professional opportunities and experiences that have made me the successful student and professional I am today."
"Now it’s my time to apply the knowledge and skills I have learned inside the classroom to the outside world! Thank you, BU for always encouraging me to be myself and for the memories I will never forget!!"
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bloomsburgu · 6 years ago
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Fall commencement ceremonies to celebrate more than 500 graduates in Haas Center of the Arts
Bloomsburg University will celebrate the graduation of more than 500 students with 85 graduate students and 450 undergraduate students during three ceremonies this weekend in the Haas Center of the Arts, Mitrani Hall.
Graduate commencement will take place on Friday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. Undergraduate commencement will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. for the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and at 3 p.m. for the Zeigler College of Business and College of Science and Technology.
Clear Bag Policy
To help provide a safer environment for students, family members, and guests and to expedite entry into facilities during large events, BU has implemented guidelines that limit the size and type of bag that’s allowed into its facilities. These guidelines do not change the items individuals may bring, but restricts the type of bag used to carry items. 
Small clutches and wallets are permissible. 
Larger bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and cannot exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. 
Clear one-gallon plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar) are also permitted.
Top Honor Graduates
Top honor graduates will be recognized for having earned the highest grade-point average in their college.
Kathryn Rose Spirk, Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and a second major in psychology, College of Liberal Arts.
Taylor Cecelia Bozza, Bachelor of Science in biology with a sub-plan in pre-medical science, College of Science and Technology
Derek Grant Swartzentruber, Bachelor of Science in business administration in accounting, Zeigler College of Business
Danielle Ileana Ghingold, Bachelor of Science in education in early childhood (Pk-4), College of Education
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Undergraduate Commencement Speakers
Shavonne Renee Shorter, an associate professor of communication studies, will speak at the morning ceremony. Shorter is a native of Maryland where she received her Bachelor of Arts in communication studies at Frostburg State University. She went on to receive her Masters of Arts and Doctorate of Philosophy in communication from Purdue University in Indiana.  Shorter’s area of study is organizational communication where she works to prepare students for life at the organizations they will work in post-graduation. The classes she frequently teaches include Small Group Communication, Communication for Business Professionals, and Nonprofit Communication. Her research examines how diversity — or the lack of it — sends specific messages to audiences both internal and external to organizations. She enjoys publishing work that will help to increase the number of minority professors in higher education and that critiques stereotypical media representations of black individuals.
Jennifer Venditti is an associate professor of biological and allied health sciences. Additionally, she is the department’s Allied Health Coordinator and Director for the Health Sciences Learning Community. From 2016 to 2018, Venditti served as assistant dean for the College of Science and Technology. Venditti joined Bloomsburg University in August 2010. She teaches a variety of courses, including human biology, health sciences seminar, introduction to health care practice, health care practicum, and laboratories in anatomy and physiology and cell biology. Venditti is a co-advisor for the Biology and Allied Health Sciences Club. This club actively engages the community in science by hosting “Grossology Workshops” at the local children’s museum each semester.
No tickets are required to attend the graduate ceremony but are required for Saturday’s undergraduate ceremonies.
Graduation Live Stream
You can select at any time to launch the player. The video feed will go live 15 minutes before the ceremony begins. Within an hour after each ceremony, it will become available for on demand playback via the same button.
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bloomsburgu · 6 years ago
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Step by step ... closer to the big day 👏🎓🐾 #FirstWorld #HuskyUnleashed #BloomOnward #BUClass2019 (at Bloomsburg University) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5tiLbyH_DK/?igshid=hqc9irr8ipog
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bloomsburgu · 6 years ago
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I’m a Husky
A graduating senior, Annie Pitts is a communication studies major from West Chester. Over the course of her years here, Bloomsburg University has left an impact.
“The biggest impression BU has left on me is the type of growth and maturity college brings,” Pitts says. “It allowed me to grow into a better person.”
Soon leaving the place she called home she will miss Bloomsburg.
“What I’m going to miss most is my friends,” Pitts says. “I've created a core group of people that have been extremely close since freshman year and each year we got closer. It is hard to picture not living down the street from them.”
Annie’s destination after graduation — Philadelphia.
“BU has prepared me for my next step with the help of my awesome ‘mentors,’” Pitts says. “I’ll be working at Insight Global in Philly.”
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bloomsburgu · 6 years ago
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I’m a Husky
Katie Behie is a graduating business administration marketing major from Macungie.
In her years here at Bloomsburg University she has been involved greatly being a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, the American Marketing Association, and an Orientation Workshop Leader (OWL).
“The biggest impression BU left on me is letting me be myself,” Behie says. “Joining ASA, OWLs, and being in AMA for a short time has really helped me grow myself. I became a person I never imagined, and I’m so thankful for that. Seeing my shy self in high school versus now I would have never imagined it. BU will forever hold a special place in my heart.”
With graduation getting closer, Behie says she is going to miss Bloomsburg greatly.
“What won’t I miss? This place has everything since the first time I walked on campus,” Behie says. “Coming for a tour junior year I knew this was my place and where I belonged. But most importantly, I’m going to miss the people; my dear friends I’ve made for a lifetime, my boss and faculty who have helped along the way. When I walk by the Quad and get that happy feeling. I’m going to miss my friends, the vibes, and the ups and downs this school has given me.”
Although leaving she is ready for the next step.
“When I walk across that stage there will be happy and sad tears,” Behie says. “Sad tears that my people will not right down the street or down the hall but instead a phone call away. Happy tears of starting my new job in a new town but still having Bloomsburg friends with me.”
She adds, “The ZIPD program through the Career Intensive Boot Camp and the yearly ZIPD event. The alumni I’ve met through networking events have really helped (ATTEND THEM I PROMISE THEY HELP). Also thank you to Mary Howe for continuing the ZIPD Program to really help me get to where I am today.”
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bloomsburgu · 6 years ago
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I’m a Husky
Hailing from Philadelphia, Rashee Hall is a graduating nursing major.
Rashee was very involved on campus being an Orientation Workshop Leader (OWL), a community assistant, Board of Governor scholar, member of Chi Alpha Epsilon, and a PASS mentor.
“I think I could write a novel on the positive impressions I have had from BU left on me over my years here,”Hall says. “So I will just pick the two organizations that have left the biggest impact on me being a CA and OWL here on campus definitely are the two biggest honors I have been involved in outside of being a nursing major.”
Hall adds, “These two organizations mean so much to me because I learned so much from them both, those lifelong friends I met have been through both of these organizations and that is what matters most to me the connections you build with people and both of these organizations gave me optimal opportunity to do so and they hold a special place in my heart for eternity.”
Being here past few years Hall has truly embraced the Bloomsburg community.
“The thing I will miss most about Bloomsburg is all the people I met over my years here,” Hall says. “I have truly met a lot of genuine and compassionate people I will miss them so much because over this time that seemed so long but is relatively short when you put it in perspective to your life.”
He adds, “I have gained true lifelong friends. The biggest reason I will miss Bloomsburg and making connections with people is because I know that I can’t get this experience back like there is no replay button. I will miss Bloomsburg in totality if we’re being honest.”
He’s ready for the next step.
“Far as my next step I feel well prepared Bloomsburg has taught me more about myself than anything and that holds so much more value than anything learned in the classroom,” Hall says. “While being here I have learned how to adapt to any and every situation and that gives me confidence that I can handle whatever life throws at me.”
Advice for the next generation.
“Here is the greatest advice I can give a student or anyone considering Bloomsburg, Get involved,” Hall says. “This is how you will meet people from all over the world, and it will expose you to many cultures and different types of people.”
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bloomsburgu · 6 years ago
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I’m a Husky
Sheira Sosa is a graduating sociology major with a criminal justice minor from Allentown.
She stayed involved at Bloomsburg University in a variety of ways; being a member of the Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc., Student Organization of Latinos, Black Culture Society, as well as a member of the Criminal Justice Society.
“I will miss Bloomsburg with all my heart,” Sosa says. “I'll mostly miss the people I have been blessed to meet in my four years here. From my friends who live far away to the professors and faculty. Each one of them has made my time here memorable and enjoyable. Whether it's hanging out during their office hours or going out to eat to staying up until 3 a.m. watching movies and talking.”
She also added, “The biggest impression Bloomsburg has left on me is that we are our own worst enemies. We tend to stop our own growth. We can blame anything and everything when something doesn't work out or we can find ways to improve and keep it pushing. The world doesn't stop and neither should we. If we did something wrong, we need to learn to accept it and learn from it.”
Sosa feels her time at BU has prepared her for the future.
“Some of my friends who have graduated from other schools weren't able to use their major hands-on while in school that when they graduated they were shocked,” Sosa says. “I was able to go to Boston and present my own research, I have been able to write many articles on topics that interest me and I have been able to take courses that have a hands-on and interactive curriculum so when I finish here I know what my degree entails.”
She is currently planning her next step in life after graduation.
“As for my next step, I will be moving back to Allentown,” Sosa says. “I'm currently job hunting and want to work in research or community development. I will be going abroad to Thailand this summer and submerging myself in a new culture to see things from a different perspective for a bit.”
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bloomsburgu · 6 years ago
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BU holds 150th commencement ceremonies
A total of 1,550 undergraduates were awarded diplomas this spring during Bloomsburg University’s 150th commencement ceremonies at Redman Stadium for the College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, College of Science and Technology and the Zeigler College of Business.
The morning undergraduate ceremony was help for the 560 graduates of the College of Liberal Arts and the 140 graduates in the College of Education. Daniel Greenstein, chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education addressed the graduates.
“Each one of you are success stories and are what BU stands for,” Greenstein said. “Be proud of your accomplishments. This is not the end but another beginning.”
The afternoon commencement ceremony was held for the 471 graduates of the College of Science and Technology and the 379 graduates of the Zeigler College of Business. Michael Boguski ‘85, CPCU, a director and president of Eastern Alliance and its operating subsidiaries addressed the graduates.
"This university has transformed our lives, and we are so incredibly grateful,” said Michael Boguski '85. “I believe the Class of 2019 being honored today will be transformative and will represent this university in a manner we can all beam with pride and joy.”
Graduation Photo Gallery 
Top Honor Graduates
The students who earned the highest grade-point average in each college will be recognized during the ceremonies. The top honor graduates are:
College of Education
Nancy Marie Zola, Sugarloaf, Bachelor of Science in education in secondary education with an emphasis in English
College of Liberal Arts
Joshua Lloyd, Muncy, Bachelor of Arts in languages and culture (Spanish); Bachelor of Arts, communication studies
College of Science and Technology
Erin Elizabeth Riley, Birdsboro, Bachelor of Science in speech pathology and audiology
Natalie Grace Smetana, Milford, Bachelor of Science in speech pathology and audiology
Andrew Scott Cross, Benton, Bachelor of Science in biology
Mitchell Alexander Kile, Millville, Bachelor of Science in electronics engineering technology
Zeigler College of Business
Jillian Elizabeth Oley, Elysburg, Bachelor of Science in business administration/management.
Matthew Curtis Swales, Muncy, Bachelor of Science in accounting
Doctor of Humane Letters
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BU awarded an honorary doctor of humane letters to Steph Pettit ’89 during the morning commencement ceremony. Pettit graduated with a degree in mass communications and was a four-year member of the Huskies football team. He was part of the 1985 Huskies football team that won the PSAC title and was the first team in school history to win 12 games.
After graduation, he was a sales manager for E & J Gallo Winery before taking ownership of Clean Earth Systems, Inc. in 1993. The company began as a small, corrugated box company, and has since grown into a nationwide distributor of hazardous waste containers with 15 warehouses and sales teams in each. Clean Earth Systems’ innovations has reinvented hazardous waste storage while maximizing efficiency, through cost-effective, sensible, and environmentally-responsible hazardous material transportation, and disposal.
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