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	Director of Facilities recognized for campus beautification, environmental focus

Dogwood planted on LHU campus to honor Dave Proctor

Director of Facilities recognized for campus beautification, environmental focus

May 8, 2012

Lock Haven University’s Environmental Focus Group (EFG) and Environmental Club planted a Kousa Dogwood in front of Price Auditorium in honor of retiring Director of Facilities, Dave Proctor.

Over the years, Proctor has been involved in many projects relating to improving the physical environment of the university.  He played a central role in the Campus Beautification Committee, and was a pioneer in campus recycling.  For the past four years, he has generously supported the EFG’s annual planting of a tree on campus.

EFG member Lenny Long commented, "Dave's contributions to the LHU campus and his commitment to a positive environmental footprint will have a long lasting impact.  Every environmental idea, event, and initiative our club has generated over the last 4-5 years has been fully endorsed by Dave Proctor and the EFG is deeply thankful for his support."

The mission of the EFG, which has been in existence since 2007, is to help the LHU community develop a deeper sense of place.  Such a sense of place involves stewardship of natural resources (environmentalism), meaningful outdoor experiences, and appreciation for the heritage of the region. The group is responsible for an online journal, The Hemlock (http://www.lhup.edu/hemlock/), which publishes articles on the environment, outdoor recreation, and the culture of Pennsylvania.  The EFG also oversees the Environmental Studies minor, which since its creation in 2010 has attracted over 40 students.

Lock Haven University is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), the largest provider of higher education in the commonwealth. Its 14 universities offer more than 250 degree and certificate programs in more than 120 areas of study. Nearly 405,000 system alumni live and work in Pennsylvania.