Gary Allan Sojka (born July 15, 1940)[1] was president of Bucknell University from 1984 to 1995.[2]
Gary Allan Sojka | |
|---|---|
| President of Bucknell University | |
| In office 1984–1995 | |
| Preceded by | G. Dennis O'Brien |
| Succeeded by | William Drea Adams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 15, 1940 Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
| Spouse | Sandra |
| Alma mater | Coe College; Purdue University |
| Profession | professor |
Biography
editSojka received his bachelor of arts degree from Coe College and his master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees from Purdue University. Sojka later became the president of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities. Sojka holds honorary doctorates from Lycoming College, Purdue University and Bucknell University.[3]
Sojka was appointed to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for a two-year term in January 2007 and was reappointed in 2009.[4]
Sojka Pavilion, home of the Bucknell Bison basketball teams since its opening in 2003, was named in his honor.[5]
References
edit- ^ Supplement to Who's who in America. 1987. ISBN 9780837971001.
- ^ "Presidents of Bucknell || Office of the President || Bucknell University". Bucknell.edu. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
- ^ "Executives in Residence || Bucknell University". Bucknell.edu. July 1, 2008. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board".
- ^ "Facilities".