The Patrons of Bethlehem University Foundation
Created by the Board of Directors of the Bethlehem University Foundation, the Patrons of BUF are individuals or couples who make a qualifying gift to the Patrons Endowed Fund.
The Patrons Endowed Fund, a board-restricted fund, ensures a sustainable future for Bethlehem University and the Bethlehem University Foundation. A gift to the Patrons Endowed Fund is a “forever gift” that allows the Foundation to grow the endowment to better fulfill its mission of supporting Bethlehem University.
This endowment is managed by the Board of Directors of the Bethlehem University Foundation and is invested in the United States with T. Rowe Price.
The Three Levels of Patrons
- Bronze–for gifts totaling $25,000 to the Patrons Endowment
- Silver–for $50,000 in lifetime giving to the Patrons Endowment
- Gold–for $100,000 in lifetime giving to the Patrons Endowment
The title of Legacy Patron is bestowed on individuals or couples who have generously supported the work of the Bethlehem University Foundation by creating an enduring legacy through scholarships, endowments, building projects, or other means of support.
Learn more about becoming a Patron, by contacting Bethlehem University Foundation, 240-241-4381.
BUFUSA Patrons are recognized throughout the year.
George and Rhonda Salem receive Silver Patrons Award Nov 2024
Mark and Jane Chopko receive Silver Patrons Award Nov 2024
Legacy Patrons
- Dr. Samir Abu-Ghazaleh*
- Mr. Elias and Mrs. Annette Aburdene
- Mr. William W. Doty
- Mr. Frank and Mrs. Julie Jungers
- Mr. George Shelton*
- Mr. Jose Eduardo Siman and Mr. Teofilo Siman Jacir
on behalf of the Natalia Jacir de Siman Family - Mrs. Nan Steger
- The Reverend Monsignor Archimandrite Robert Stern
- Dr. George L. Zarur
Honorary Patrons
- The Most Reverend Bernardito Auza
- The Reverend Adam Forno
- Brother Joseph Loewenstein, FSC*
- The Most Reverend William E. Lori
- His Eminence Edwin Cardinal O’Brien
- The Most Reverend Christophe Pierre
Gold Patrons
- Mr. François and Mrs. Calleen Letaconnoux
- Mr. Keith and Mrs. Ginger Myers
- Mr. Tony and Mrs. Ilham Saca
- Mr. Ghassan and Dr. Suava Salameh
Silver Patrons
- Mr. Mark and Mrs. Jane Chopko
- Colonel Richard Flahavan*
- Mrs. Sandra Andreas McMurtrie on behalf of The Andreas Foundation
- Honorable George and Mrs. Rhonda Salem
- Dame Breda Shelton, DCHS
- Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Mary Clare Starshak
Bronze Patrons
- Mr. Albert* and Mrs. Janan Bateh
- Ms. Lisa Marie Conte Browne
- Mrs. Anne Butta
- Mr. John Henry Butta
- Dr. Brian and Mrs. Helena Christine
- Dame Ann S. Dickson, DGCHS
- Dr. Guy and Mrs. Gisela Di Spigno
- Her Excellency Vicki Downey, DGCHS
- His Excellency Dr. Thompson M. Faller, KGCHS
- Coach George and Mrs. Brenda Felton
- Speaker Newt and Ambassador Callista Gingrich
- Drs. Thomas P. Perone and Barbara Golden
- Sir Clay Hoffman, KC*HS and Dame Anne Hoffman, DC*H
- Sir Paul Keller, KC*HS and Dame Kirsten Keller, DC*HS
- Sir John King, KGCHS and Dame Mary King, DGCHS
- Mr. Gerald McAfee
- Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Sally McGovern
- Mr. Tony and Mrs. Mina Milburn
- Dr. Mary E. Moran
- Her Excellency Mary Currivan O’Brien, DGCHS
- Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Louise Rainey
- Mr. Gerard and Mrs. Mary Thomas
*deceased