Jack Vivian, who became the Falcons' first varsity hockey coach in 1967, became the first person to make a significant donation to the new fundraising campaign to help support BG hockey and the BGSU Ice Arena.
Vivian and his wife Elaine contributed $250,000 to the "Bring Back the Glory Campaign," which was introduced in October to raise $5 million for scholarships and enhance the Ice Arena.
"Jack Vivian established hockey at BGSU and has been a tremendous supporter over the years," University President Carol Cartwright said. "I don't think anyone is surprised that he was the first to step forward with a gift for the campaign. We greatly appreciate his leadership and passion for the program."
Scott Hamilton, Bowling Green native and Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, is serving as honorary chair of the campaign, while Garry Galley and Mike Pikul -- members of BG's 1984 National Championship team -- are co-chairing the campaign.
Not only was Vivian BG's first varsity hockey coach, but he was also the first commissioner of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. He is the CEO of JRV Consulting, which is a firm specializing in ice arena construction, operation and management.
"I cannot imagine BGSU and the community without hockey," Vivian said. "That is why Elaine and I want to continue to support the program and work in concert with the University, former players and the community to restore the arena to its former status so the next generation can enjoy skating and hockey."
Vivian and his wife Elaine contributed $250,000 to the "Bring Back the Glory Campaign," which was introduced in October to raise $5 million for scholarships and enhance the Ice Arena.
"Jack Vivian established hockey at BGSU and has been a tremendous supporter over the years," University President Carol Cartwright said. "I don't think anyone is surprised that he was the first to step forward with a gift for the campaign. We greatly appreciate his leadership and passion for the program."
Scott Hamilton, Bowling Green native and Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, is serving as honorary chair of the campaign, while Garry Galley and Mike Pikul -- members of BG's 1984 National Championship team -- are co-chairing the campaign.
Not only was Vivian BG's first varsity hockey coach, but he was also the first commissioner of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. He is the CEO of JRV Consulting, which is a firm specializing in ice arena construction, operation and management.
"I cannot imagine BGSU and the community without hockey," Vivian said. "That is why Elaine and I want to continue to support the program and work in concert with the University, former players and the community to restore the arena to its former status so the next generation can enjoy skating and hockey."
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