Alumnus and Trustee Michael E. Bugno to Chair Marywood’s Flagship Annual Fundraiser Celebrate Marywood
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Michael E. Bugno '98, a Marywood University alumnus and trustee, will chair Marywood University’s flagship annual fundraising event, Celebrate Marywood, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:30 p.m. This vibrant event will take place outdoors in the stunning Motherhouse and Seminary Morgan Memorial Garden for a unique experience in a distinctly Marywood way. The celebration will honor Marywood former trustee Richard Kane and his wife, Erin. Dedicated community advocates, the Kanes have made remarkable contributions to Marywood and various organizations across Northeast Pennsylvania.
Mr. Bugno, formerly of Clarks Summit, is an accomplished experiential marketing and strategic global events leader, with more than 20 years of planning and executing successful corporate trade shows and events for mid-sized and Fortune 150 companies. Presently, he is the Vice President, Enterprise Experiential Marketing, for Fiserv, based in New York, N.Y.
Prior to Fiserv, Mr. Bugno held a number of leadership positions at Lectra, Food Network, and Comedy Central. He began his career at Walt Disney World, where he was involved in College & International Marketing and Recruiting. Mr. Bugno graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in theatre arts administration in 1998, and he has had a longstanding relationship with the university ever since. He received the Marywood Alumni Association Recent Graduate Award in 2004 and served as a Marywood University trustee from 2006-2015. In 2019, he again joined Marywood’s Board of Trustees. Mr. Bugno has co-chaired and/or worked on sponsorships for the Annual Community Leadership Celebration, now reimagined as Celebrate Marywood, since its inception in 2014.
Celebrate Marywood is the University's signature fundraiser, providing special support to Marywood students and honoring individuals in the community who exemplify Marywood’s core values in leadership and service to others. Proceeds from this year's event will benefit needed campus improvements.
To join Marywood University in honoring Richard and Erin Kane at Celebrate Marywood on May 1, or for ticket and sponsorship information, please visit:
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Alumnus and Trustee Michael E. Bugno to Chair Marywood’s Flagship Annual Fundraiser Celebrate MarywoodThis vibrant event will take place outdoors in the stunning Motherhouse and Seminary Morgan Memorial Garden for a unique experience in a distinctly Marywood way. The celebration will honor Marywood former trustee Richard Kane and his wife, Erin.
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Richard and Erin Kane to Be Honored at “Celebrate Marywood” EventDuring the May 1 event, the Kanes will be honored with the Inspire Award, which recognizes those who demonstrate a deep commitment to the mission and core values of Marywood University, to advancing the common good, and to inspiring positive action.