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Bruce B. Smith, Ph.D.

Department of Biological Sciences

— 1971-2015 —

 
 
Bruce B. Smith, Ph.D. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2023
1. Bruce B. Smith, Ph.D. Marker
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Dr. Bruce Smith was a dedicated and passionate professor and research mentor. A founding member of the Department of Biological Sciences, he served as Chair from 1977-1993. Dr. Smith's leadership was instrumental in refining, supporting and enhancing student-based research within the biology program. As a trained botanist, he actively engaged and cultivated an interest in plant-based knowledge in both his students and the community. Dr. Smith's vision, leadership, humor, generosity, dedication and unswerving commitment contributed to the success of his students, college and members of the community.

 
Erected by York College of Pennsylvania.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EducationScience & Medicine.
 
Location. 39° 56.798′ N, 76° 43.76′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. It can be reached from Country Club Road. Marker is in the Faculty Recognition Garden, part of the Campus Mall on the York College campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 441 Country Club Road, York PA 17403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, in the Susquehanna Valley, and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James L. Morrison, Jr., Ph.D. (here, next to this marker); Van R. Baker, Ph.D. (here,
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next to this marker); Chris Meisenhelter (here, next to this marker); Dean Stanton Barnard, Jr., Ph.D. (here, next to this marker); Benjamin M. McKulik, Ph.D. (here, next to this marker); Mary Ann Snodgrass, Ph.D. (a few steps from this marker); Charles W. Boas, Ph.D. (a few steps from this marker); Carmen H. Owen, M.A. (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.
 
Also see . . .  York College of Pennsylvania. (Submitted on April 8, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
 
Bruce B. Smith, Ph.D. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2023
2. Bruce B. Smith, Ph.D. Marker
Faculty Recognition Garden Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2023
3. Faculty Recognition Garden Marker
Faculty Recognition Garden and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2023
4. Faculty Recognition Garden and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 579 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.   3, 4. submitted on April 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
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