Phillip Burlingame '74

Why did you decide to be a part of the Alumni Association?

Like every other member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, I agreed to join because of the opportunity to give back to my alma mater. Lock Haven University gave me a fine undergraduate education, opportunities to grow, fun times and lifelong friends. Lock Haven also served as a great foundation for my graduate studies and subsequent career. At Lock Haven, through valuable connections with faculty, I learned critical thinking, appreciation for the arts, and began to understand what living a good life would mean for me. In my career as an administrator in higher education, I have worked to create student life environments that offer a high-quality student experience – like I enjoyed at Lock Haven. I hope that my volunteer work on the Alumni Board will encourage our fellow alumni to stay connected to The Haven, while helping students achieve their professional goals. Finally, I believe music, theatre, dance, and fine arts are the cornerstone of a quality undergraduate experience, and I hope that our Board and the Foundation can work with faculty and administrators to enhance arts opportunities for students.