Gary Allan Sojka Explained

Gary Allan Sojka
President of Bucknell University
Term Start:	1984
Term End:	1995
Predecessor:	G. Dennis O'Brien
Successor:	William Drea Adams
Birth Date:	15 July 1940
Birth Place:	Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Alma Mater:	Coe College Purdue University
Profession:	professor
Spouse:	Sandra

Gary Allan Sojka (born July 15, 1940)^[1] was president of Bucknell University from 1984 to 1995.^[2]

Biography

Sojka 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]

External links

• An Inaugural Celebration at Bucknell University – Gary Allan Sojka, The Thirteenth President

Notes and References

1. Book: Supplement to Who's who in America. 1987. 9780837971001.
2. Web site: Presidents of Bucknell || Office of the President || Bucknell University . Bucknell.edu . March 18, 2010.
3. Web site: Executives in Residence || Bucknell University . Bucknell.edu . July 1, 2008 . March 18, 2010.
4. Web site: Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
5. Web site: Facilities.