February 10, 2012
Bloomsburg University officials announced on Feb. 10, 2012, a $2 million commitment to the Bloomsburg University Foundation by philanthropist Susan McDowell, of Selinsgrove.
The gift, which was the largest in the foundation's history*, is given in support of the College of Education to establish the McDowell Institute for Teacher Excellence in Positive Behavior Support. The McDowell Institute is designed to equip educators with strategies, practices and experiences to effectively support the academic, social and emotional growth of all students.
Instruction in the methods of positive behavior support will be incorporated into the curriculum, beginning with freshman-year introductory courses and carrying through to student teaching.
*As of Feb. 12, 2012
Thanks to a generous donation by Thomas J.’65 and Cecelia M. Toth ’66, the Toshiko Takaezu Bell has a newly rededicated permanent home on the Bloosmburg University campus in front of Harvey A. Andruss Library.
Strengthening BU’s partnership with the Bloomsburg downtown community, the Greenly Center is now open for business. The 44,700-square-foot center is the new home of the Bloomsburg University Foundation. The building also houses an art gallery, the university’s Office of Corporate and Continuing Education staff, classrooms for BU’s mini-courses, a 40-seat computer lab and a demonstration kitchen.
An alumni couple has contributed $1.67 million to the Bloomsburg University Foundation — the largest philanthropic gift in foundation history.
