THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY BAKER, MILLER, PICKETT, MAJOR, CLYMER, DAY, DiGIROLAMO, EVERETT, FLECK, GEIST, GEORGE, HARHART, HENNESSEY, HESS, MAHONEY, MARSICO, MILLARD, QUINN, REED, ROCK, ROSS, SWANGER, VEREB AND ELLIS, DECEMBER 13, 2011

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, DECEMBER 13, 2011  

A RESOLUTION

Honoring Dr. Maravene Loeschke, President of Mansfield

University.

WHEREAS, Dr. Maravene Loeschke's more than five years of

dedicated service as President of Mansfield University will come

to a close on December 30, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Maravene Loeschke was born and raised in Baltimore,

Maryland, and earned a bachelor of science degree in theatre and

English and a master of education degree from Towson University

and a doctor of philosophy degree from Union Institute &

University in Cincinnati; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Loeschke began her career as an actress and

production assistant at Maryland Public Television, however, she

discovered a love of teaching and became a faculty member in the

theatre department at Towson University, teaching acting, mime

and feminist theatre. She began her administrative career as

chairperson of the theatre department. She served as dean of the

College of Fine Arts and Communication at Towson University for

five years. As dean she oversaw the award-winning architectural

renovation of the Fine Arts Center; and

WHEREAS, In 2002, Dr. Loeschke was appointed provost of

Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Loeschke is the author of three books, a

monograph and numerous scholarly papers and articles including:

All About Mime (Prentice Hall), The Path Between (a historical

novel on Emily Dickinson's niece) and Sixteen Women Who Changed

Baltimore Theatre; and

WHEREAS, Although Dr. Loeschke chose to follow a career in

higher education, rather than in the professional theatre, she

remained active in the theatre. For twenty seasons she performed

each summer in the Maryland Arts Festival, including four one-

woman shows. She was a cast member in Maryland Public

Television's comedy series Crabs, Baltimore's version of

Saturday Night Live. She directed over 20 plays. Her play "5"

was professionally produced at the Theatre Project in Baltimore;

and

WHEREAS, Dr. Loeschke is to be commended for her visionary

and diligent leadership as President of Mansfield University

over the past five years; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Loeschke provided the highest standards of

dedication to the mission of Mansfield University for the

ultimate benefit of students, faculty, staff, alumni and the

greater Mansfield community; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Loeschke maintained close relationships with

State and local legislators to advocate for the support of

Mansfield University and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher

Education; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Loeschke has tirelessly sought financial support

for the activities of Mansfield University from alumni and

friends; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure as President of Mansfield

University, Dr. Loeschke provided service to the surrounding

community through board involvement in groups such as the Tioga

County Development Corporation, the Betterment Organization of

Mansfield, Hamilton-Gibson and the Northern Tier Regional

Planning and Development Commission; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Loeschke has strived to enhance cultural

activities in the community through involvement with and support

of groups such as Hamilton-Gibson and the Endless Mountains

Music Festival; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Loeschke's tireless and energetic attention to

excellence has strengthened and elevated the far-reaching

benefits of Mansfield University and its mission; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Loeschke, in all circumstances, was committed to

ensuring that students are at the forefront of Mansfield

University's mission; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Loeschke will be leaving and accepting the

position of President of Towson University, where she began her

career 30 years ago; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor Dr.

Maravene Loeschke, President of Mansfield University, for her

outstanding career in education and wish her continued success

in her future position with Towson University.