As you walk across campus, you will find many of the buildings,
student housing, and other structures boast the name of an
individual. Each was named to honor someone who held a
special place in the hearts of President Emeritus Bart Milano, his
wife Jean, and current President Todd A. Milano. These
individuals shared the College's core values of integrity,
professionalism, service, respect and educational focus, and played
a role in Central Penn's success.
Student apartments Gale, Todd and Teri are named for Bart and
Jean's children; Anne Hall bears Jean's middle name; Fred and Kathi
Hall are named in memory of two children - Fred Neumann and Kathi
Spragg. The Neumanns and the Spraggs were close friends of
Bart and Jean Milano. Both of these children left this world
too soon. Bollinger Hall is named in honor of Elizabeth G.
Bollinger, who taught shorthand at Central Penn for 15 years.
Bart A. Milano Hall, once known as the East Wing, was dedicated and
renamed to honor President Emeritus Bart A. Milano, who served as
the College's president from 1969 to 1989. The Boyer House is
named in honor of the Boyer family who built and occupied the home
for more than 200 years. The College purchased the Boyer Farm
from Catherine Boyer in March 1999. Henzsey's Bridge kept its
name when it traveled across three counties to rest on Central
Penn's Summerdale campus. Its journey began with College
President Todd A. Milano's vision of using an old bridge to cross
the chasm and join both parts of campus. The Charles "T"
Jones Leadership Library is named to honor its benefactor and good
friend, Charles "Tremendous" Jones. The Craiger C. Parker
Amphitheatre honors Dean Parker, who lost his battle to cancer
while working at Central Penn, and recognizes his leadership,
military and community service, as well as his dedication and
service to the College.
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Anne Hall
Each year enrollment increased and a sixth residence hall was
added. It bore Jean Milano's middle name - Anne. Jean began
her career in 1969 when her husband Bart acquired the school.
Mrs. Milano worked full-time through 1974 and part-time for a good
many years thereafter. Her responsibilities included
everything from teaching to admissions to interviews to school
registrar. She was known for her uncanny ability to remember
and recognize each student by name, a gift which she still
possesses. Mrs. Milano continues to support Central Penn
through contributions to the College's Education Foundation.
She retired in 1989, the same year that her son, Todd, became
president of the College.
ATEC (Advanced Technology Education Center)
The ATEC (Advanced Technology Education Center) opened in
January 2002. The three story building doubled the size of
the College's academic buildings, and houses classrooms, a
conference center and Student Union. In 2006, a $1,000,000 learning
facility was added that includes a crime lab, a physical therapist
assistant clinic, and a medical assisting lab.
Bart A. Milano Hall
The first academic building constructed on the Summerdale
campus, opened in the fall of 1970. At that time, the
building served as the main entrance, reception area,
administrative/faculty offices and classrooms, and did not have an
'official name' until a new building was needed. The second
building connected to the first with an enclosed breezeway and was
named the West Wing; the original building took the name East Wing.
On October 5, 1997, the East Wing was dedicated and renamed to
honor President Emeritus Bart A. Milano, who served as the
College's president from 1969 to 1989.
Bollinger Hall
The two-story academic building opened in 1973 and one year
later was named in honor of Elizabeth G. Bollinger, who taught
shorthand at Central Pennsylvania Business School from 1960 to
1975. Known as a taskmaster, she was the one instructor all
graduates wanted to see when they returned to boast about their
successes. Countless careers can be attributed to this grand
dame of the Gregg Shorthand method. In 1974, Mrs. Bollinger was
named "Outstanding Educator of America" on the basis of her
professional and civic achievements and also was named Central
Penn's first Faculty Member Emeritus. A scholarship was
established in her name by Bart and Jean Milano. During
Bart's lifetime, he began and maintained 'newspaper galleries' that
shared significant moments in history with those who walked its
halls.
Boyer House
Named in honor of the Boyer family who built and occupied the
home for more than 200 years, the College purchased the Boyer Farm
from Catherine Boyer on March 19, 1999. The president promised Mrs.
Boyer that he would restore the stone house and dedicate it to the
Boyer Family. The Boyer House serves as office space for the
College president's team. In addition, the Historical Society
of East Pennsboro Township maintains two rooms showcasing
memorabilia of the township's past. More than 1,000 people have
toured the Boyer House.
Charles "T" Jones Leadership Library
Named for benefactor and friend Charles "Tremendous" Jones. In
2002, the building was transformed and enlarged to afford more room
for books and provide a place for students to work on computers,
study, and meet with classmates and professors in the Leadership
Room. The original building was constructed in 1971 and was known
as Penn's Palace; it was later renamed The Knight Club to
acknowledge Central Penn's mascot: a knight in shining armor.
Bart A. Milano wanted Central Penn to have a family atmosphere, and
this building provided a place for students to relax and fellowship
in front of a cozy fireplace which conveys a feeling of 'home.' The
fireplace continues to lend that family atmosphere to the library,
and Charlie Jones' portrait now hangs above it, inspiring students
and visitors to read, read, read. Through the friendship with
Charlie Jones, many world-renown authors and speakers visited
Central Penn and inspired many at local events.
Craiger C. Parker Amphitheatre
The entire Craiger Parker family was on campus on July 1, 2003
for the dedication ceremony. The Craiger C. Parker Amphitheatre
provides an outdoor venue for students to fellowship or to
participate in classes or other events. Engraved pavers share
special words from donors whose gifts helped make the amphitheater
a reality. Dean Parker lost his battle to cancer while working at
Central Penn. A plaque honoring him for his leadership,
military and community service, as well as his dedication and
service to Central Penn displays his success story and forms the
podium. Dean Parker's values mirrored those of the College,
and Central Penn's Core Values are showcased at the top of the
amphitheater.
Fred Hall and Kathi Hall
Bart and Jean Milano decided to name the fourth and fifth
residence halls in honor of two children from two different
families who were best friends of the Milanos. Both
left this world too soon. Kathi Hall is named in honor of
Kathi Spragg, who at the age of 4 ½ slipped through a tube in the
Delaware River and drowned. Fred Hall is named in honor of
Fred Neumann from Connecticut. He was a pre-med student
serving as a counselor in Boy Scout camp, and while attempting to
rescue a scout who was drowning, Fred drowned. He was 19
years old. Fred's father served with Bart Milano in Hawaii
during World War II.
Gale Hall
The first residence hall was built in 1970 and was named for
Bart and Jean Milano's first born daughter, Gale.
George J. Miller, Jr. Arboretum
As part of a 2008 campus beautification project, the College's
arboretum was named in honor of its dear friend and scholarship
contributor, George J. Miller, Jr. (1918-2008).
Henszey's Bridge
This single span wrought-iron bowstring truss was based on the
1869 patent of Joseph Henszey, and kept his name when it traveled
across three counties to rest on Central Penn's Summerdale campus.
From 2002 until 2010, this historic bridge served not only as a
pedestrian walkway, but also represented the College's mission to
serve students. A bridge logo was developed with the tag line Your
Bridge to Success that appeared on letterhead, envelopes, and other
College materials. It all began with College President Todd
A. Milano's vision of using an old bridge to cross the chasm and
join both parts of campus. Harolld J. Stahle, Jr. '44
assisted in this unique venture. "We got our hands on a Penn DOT
list of bridges that would be destroyed if not sold. So we
saved a piece of remarkable engineering. Only about a half
dozen of these bow string arch bridges exist." -- Harolld J.
Stahle, Jr. The College was awarded a 2003 Historic
Preservation Award for the relocation and preservation of Henszey's
Bridge (1869). Henszey's Bridge still serves as a pedestrian
walkway in the middle of campus.
Todd Hall
The second residence hall was added in 1971 and named for the
Milano's son, Todd.
Teri Hall
The third residence hall was added in 1971, and was named for
the Milano's daughter, Teri.
West Wing
When growth demanded a third academic building, the original
building took the name East Wing and the newest building was named
the West Wing. The two buildings were connected by an
enclosed breezeway so that students didn't have to brave inclimate
weather as they traveled from class to class.