Gary Allan Sojka | |
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President of Bucknell University | |
In office 1984–1995 |
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Preceded by | Dennis O'Brien |
Succeeded by | William Drea Adams |
Personal details | |
Born |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
July 15, 1940
Spouse(s) | Sandra |
Alma mater | Coe College; Purdue University |
Profession | professor |
Gary Allan Sojka (born July 15, 1940) was president of Bucknell University from 1984–95.
Sojka received his BA from Coe College, and his MS and PhD 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. Sojka was appointed to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for a two-year term in January 2007 and was reappointed in 2009.