Gary Allan Sojka

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	(1940-07-15) July 15, 1940 (age 84) Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Spouse	Sandra
Alma mater	Coe College; Purdue University
Profession	professor

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]

References

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

External links

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