After the war, both Martin and Pat graduated from Washington University. Her beloved friend and colleague, Vennie Fernandez, kept watch over their home when they were gone and helped them like a daughter. in 1953 and the M.A. He taught in the child development program. Included were three international meetings of the World Conference of Organizations of the Teaching Profession. This became their sanctuary when they needed a quiet place away from the city. On campus, Alan loved working with individuals at all levels for example, students in the Early Entrance Program, high school students in the campus service area, visiting faculty and administrators from Egypt through Fulbright exchanges in the area of English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language (ESL/EFL), officers of various Japanese international trade organizations and corporations, and government representatives. Despite being the youngest of 10 children born during the Great Depression, he persevered, starting to work at the age of five selling newspapers on the street. Marge's long-standing athletic prowess also included golf, in which she won the Brookside Women's Golf championship 20 times A memorial service was held on January 28, followed by a reception at Brookside, which was attended by many faculty colleagues, former students, fellow golfers, and sorority sisters who joined with members of her family for the commemoration. He was a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Planetary Society, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Friends of the Griffith Observatory, and the Air Force Association. He was always eager to support his students and would make time to help them in any way he could. There he was an assistant coach for the freshman football team under Frank Leahy. No traditional funeral or memorial was held, per Stuarts request. Doris served in the WACs during World War II, mustering out as a captain in the Air Force. During the 1960s he became involved in television as moderator, panelist and literary consultant for shows which received awards for their excellence. He drafted the proposal and the economic justification that were (somewhat to his surprise) readily accepted by the CSU system for the program that continues to benefit all faculty. He also enjoyed occasional roles as an attorney in television court programs. There he taught legal aspects of health care administration at the Hawaii campus of Central Michigan University, and served as an arbitrator and mediator in Hawaii and other Pacific islands under the aegis of the American Arbitration Association. Hendrik mentored many underrepresented students, helping them to fulfill their career aspirations. He was granted emeritus status in Spring 1991. Among his writings was the college textbook, Patterns of Thinking and Writing.The Emeritimes, Winter 1995, PERSIS H. COWAN - Word of the death of Persis H. Cowan (EducationCurriculum and Instruction, 1956-1974) last fall (1994) in Oakland has been received from her family. When he wasnt working, Len enjoyed breeding and raising aquarium fish. at the associate degree level to the BSN. They shared a lifetime of great memories hiking, camping, surfing, and all the outdoors had to offer. was awarded by UCLA in 1976. It is no wonder Keith became a communication scholar. May is survived by her sister Harlean; brothers Paul, Tom, and Jim; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Fernando touched many lives, and members of the Cal State L.A. community who shared part of his life with him mourn the loss of their highly respected colleague. His coaching duties included baseball, tennis and water polo. Her research interests were primarily directed toward examining the neurological correlates of behavior. Cal State LA is the perfect place for that mission.". Audrey was married to a career military serviceman, who predeceased her by many years. After the war, he was assigned to the Office of Military Government in the 863 rd Field Artillery Battalion headquarters in Germany. He completed an M.M. Inez pursued other artistic interests, notably writing poetry. The project has provided therapy, support, and training for more than 7,000 low-income urban fathers since its inception 15 years ago. In 1949 the couple, with son Frank III in tow, went to the University of Oregon, where Mildred earned an M.A. A student and scholar of art as well as literature, David had developed a deep love of Native American culture and arts when teaching in a boys boarding school in Waring, New Mexico during his college years. I had five kids. Isabel was active far beyond her home, volunteering for many civic and political causes. On the university level, Dunkelberg served on many committees including College Curricula Committee, Subcommittee of Policy of Credit by Examination, College General Education Committee, Joint EPC-FAC Ad Hoc Committee on Student Faculty Ratio, Budget Subcommittee of FAC, Athletics Board, Faculty Affairs Committee, Committee to Select Outstanding Professor, All College Curriculum Committee, Trustees' Outstanding Professor Awards Selection Committee, and Instructionally Related Activities Advisory Committee. He soon ingratiated himself with faculty and students, received an Outstanding Professor Award, and teamed up with colleague Martin Laser to co-edit a book of essays on J.D. He always concluded with a request that his good wishes be extended to emeriti and other colleagues.The Emeritimes, Fall 1998, JOHN R. COX, Professor of Finance, 1955-1983, came to California State University, Los Angeles in 1955 after having completed a B.S. Most of her older siblings moved west in order to try to find jobs. Because of his genuine concern for the welfare of the communities that supported his goals throughout the years, Gunjit established The Sikand Foundation in 1988. Al was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and at various times held the positions of director, secretary, vice chair, and chair of ASME's Los Angeles section. He attended the University of Illinois, where he earned his B.S. They also returned to Europe, visiting Norway and Germany, the countries from which his parents families had emigrated, as well as the Soviet Union and other nations. He taught a full load of classes every year that he was department chair. He is survived by his wife, Celia Graves Leary of La Selva Beach; a son, Peter C. Leary of Los Angeles; a daughter, Jan Burland of San Jose; and three grandchildren. At the time of his death, Jon was in only his first term of FERP teaching. Colleague Abbas Daneshvari recalls that Wachtang lectured with great zest and enthusiasm. He continued his education at the University of Nevada, Reno and received his masters degree in mining geology in 1963. It was a most gemtlich reunion with former colleagues and a welcome introduction for more recently appointed faculty members. The funeral was held at Mount Sinai Cemetery in Hollywood on March 5. His death occurred two weeks before his 83 rd birthday. If one of the children did something wrong, not a word would be spoken about it; instead, a note would be left out where it was sure to be found by the perpetrator, and the child was expected to correct his or her behavior. from Michigan and was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant. In addition to her academic achievement, Gene also was an outstanding tennis player, winning state titles in her collegiate days. Miller brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to the Universityand a clear sense of purpose. For more than 26 years, Jan directed and choreographed for the Orchesis Dance Performing Ensemble. A service was held on July 13 at the Green Hills Memorial Park in Palos Verdes. Naval Reserve from 1952 through 1954. After teaching languages for four years in a French secondary school and earning her licence-es-lettres (master's degree) at the University of Strasbourg (1952), she came to this country, and studied and taught languages and literature as a teaching assistant, part-time lecturer, and instructor at four midwestern and eastern colleges and universities before becoming a teaching fellow at Harvard in 1958, where she eventually earned a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, specializing in three literatures: French, German, and American. During that time, she gave birth to their next three children, Warren, Carolyn, and Loretta, and worked primarily as a housewife, although she was active in the Garden Club, Unitarian Church, and League of Women Voters. In the 1960s, he became a charter member of what soon became known as the Baja 1000a race through Baja California. The 1998 squad also earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament, the first for the Cal State LA baseball program since the 1977 team finished in fourth place at the College World Series. in education and Ed.D were awarded by USC in 1948 and 1955, respectively. He was very successful throughout the many challenges facing the rapidly growing college, moving from the Vermont Avenue campus to the present site, and then from temporary bungalows into the permanent building. These classes were held on high school campuses in the Los Angeles area; this was an early on-site program in the department. In "The Enemy" he wrote of his experiences as commander of a landing ship in the Pacific. After moving to Arcadia, Harry and Jean frequently hosted meetings, dinner parties, and department gatherings at their home. He is survived by Fleur, his sister Grace, son Robert, two grandsons, and nine nieces and three nephews and their families..The Emeritimes, Spring 2018, VICTOR PAYSE, JR. Upon her first husband's death, she met and married John Hodges, in 1969. This was followed, in 1986, by Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography: An Authoritative Text and, later, by Franklin's Autobiography: A Model Life. On campus, Jean worked in the PALS (peer mentoring) program, and served on a number of department and university committees. Wounded in Germany, he returned to school after the war, attending the University of Buffalo (B.S., 1951) and the University of Wisconsin (M.B.A., 1952 and Ph.D., 1958). In the early years, he directed plays in temporary bungalows and dressed the sets with furniture from his own apartment. Scheduled appearances by Don led to two burnings of the legendary Hollywood folk music site, the Ashgrove, the second arson causing its permanent closing. Ben was an excellent athlete. Besides his teaching, Tony had several important administrative and academic governance positions at Cal State L.A. He was 78. He left in 1967 to become a founding member of the Sociology Department at CSU Dominguez Hills, though he remained genuinely interested in his first department through the years. George was born on July 3, 1931 in Twin Falls. She was granted a one-semester leave from Shell, but she found banking and teaching challenging and so she never returned, remaining at Fullerton for 13 years. Paul is best recalled for his sense of humor, love for reading, and passion for chess. He was well loved by both the faculty and the students. At Cal State LA, Marty rose to the rank of professor and served not only as department chair but also terms as associate dean, acting dean, and acting associate vice president. In an article he wrote about Dick for The Emeritimes in 1985, Emeritus Professor Richard Lillard characterized him as follows: "Both modest and immodest, factual except for final, authoritative judgments, self-reliant, quick with wry humor, ready to laugh at absurdity, happy to confess to admiration for the skill of others, Dick brims with the careful energy of a busy person skilled at concentrating on one thing at a time, yet keeping numerous other projects moving along or firmly in mind." More than 100 family and friends attended Celebration of Life Services for Paul Kaepler Rowan, who died November 8, 2008. In his spare time, Bill also became a gifted wood worker, part-time artist, musician, and accomplished chef. For his junior and senior years, he was voted outstanding athlete. A memorial was held at the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Los Angeles on December 3.The Emeritimes, Winter 2006 WILLIAM F. LONG, Director of Admissions and Records, 1967-1986, and Professor Emeritus, died on January 1, 2006 of heart failure at the age of 84. He served on numerous committees at all levels of the University and contributed significantly to academic governance. She held memberships in the American Association of University Professors, California State Employees Association, American Nurses Association, Faculty Women's Association, California Faculty Association, Alpha Tau Delta, and Phi Kappa Phi. Byong-kon retired in 1994 for health reasons, needing a bypass operation. A very impressive piece of work by George and his students is still visible today on campus: an articulated giraffe skeleton in the main entrance to the Biological Sciences building that was put together by him and a group of students in the early 1970s. and Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Chicago in 1953 and 1961, re spectively. This experience compelled her to continue her academic studies at Iowa State University, where she earned both M.S. He was a strong supporter of environmental issues and a lifelong believer in nonviolence. When he retired, he continued to serve on the board of the Cal State LA Friends of Music as well as provide valued guidance whenever requested to do so. During his time at Northwestern, he spent his summers at the Eagles Mere Playhouse in the eponymous Pennsylvania town, under the direction of Alvina Krause. Following retirement he resided in Pomona until he moved to Mt. Active in professional organizations, Barbara served as president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children and was on the board of directors and a past president of the California Association for the Gifted. He achieved that target and more, and never missed a class in his entire career until he was hospitalized by cancer. The Daytons moved from Pasadena to Carmel Valley in 1985, after Bruce retired. His primary teaching areas were advertising and law pertaining to journalism. Though he was willing to be drawn repeatedly into administration, Martys love for teaching and encouraging his students prevailed, and he was happy to have been able to complete his career in the classroom. Her first teaching position was at Smith College in Northampton, where she also choreographed and performed. He had been ill for some time. He was also interviewed on Canadian television about his book Hitlers Gold: The Story of the Nazi War Loot. Given his interest in human development, it is fitting that Jon was such a thread of continuity in the Departments own life span. Marty is survived by his wife of 49 years Sharon, daughter Laura, son-in-law Miguel, and granddaughter Elle.The Emeritimes, Winter 2020, LYDIA MIYAKO TAKESHITA, Emerita Professor of Art, 1955-1989, with a specialization in painting and drawing, died on April 23, 2019 at the age of 92 in La Crescenta. Upon returning to the U.S., Harry decided he wanted to add another experience to the fulsome round of challenging education tasks in which he had engaged. Thelma joined the Los Angeles State College faculty in 1951, when she and her husband, Albert Graves, were each offered a position. Ruth and John married in 1951 and lived in suburbs of Los Angeles and Orange County until moving to Yucca Valley in 1997 to live near their son and daughter-in-law. He is remembered by his students for his rigor, integrity, and abiding commitment to the highest standards of ethical public discourse. In June 2004, almost 30 years to the day after Cheryl Miller's body was found, Gabriel Ferris was sentenced to life in prison without parole exactly what he deserves, Cheryl's aunt says . A memorial service was held at the chapel of the Santa Barbara Presidio on March 30, attended by campus friends as well as friends in the Santa Barbara area.The Emeritimes, Spring 2003 ROBERT SHERWOOD, Manager of Television Production, 1964-1991, died on April 6, 2003 of undisclosed causes. He served as English Department chair from 1968 to 1971, and on a host of department, college, and university committees, including two terms in the Academic Senate. He was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1998. Manny joined the Cal State L.A. faculty in 1960, where he taught in the Department of Management until his retirement in 1980. She continued to be active in dietetics until her death. She loved living in Topanga Canyon, and she continued to do so after she retired. She also served for a time as associate dean of the School of Education. Eventually, he resumed his education and went to Switzerland for advanced study. He served on numerous university committees and had four scholarly publications. After retiring from academe and relocating to Northern California, Charlie became a member of AARP, served in community and civic groups, and belonged to several golf organizations. He was active in the Boy Scouts and attained Eagle rank. Services were held at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden in Los Angeles on May 10.The Emeritimes, Winter 2020, ALICE V. WATKINS, Emerita Professor of Education and Associate Dean of the School of Education, 1969-1995, died on July 17, 2019 at the age of 85. She also had a hobby, ballroom dancing, at which she was very good, and she taught dancing. One colleague noted in particular his wry sense of humor. During his later years, he was a volunteer and resident in Idyllwild, California. Jack came to Los Angeles State College in 1955, after earning his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in public administration at UC Berkeley, respectively in1942, 1948, and 1954. Alan served on a variety of campus committees as well, and was representing Cal State L.A. on the CSU Systemwide Electronic Access to Information Resources Committee at the time of his death. He was appointed dean of graduate studies and then dean of academic planning at Cal. But it was as the indefatigable bibliographer of his mentor that Benson excelled. As its two California historians had retired and couldnt be replaced because the department was seriously overstaffed, Marty assumed responsibility for teaching their popular courses in the history of California and Los Angeles. After finishing preparatory school, she completed a year of study in political science in France before receiving a scholarship to continue her education in the United States. He was promoted to professor in 1971. in 1952 and an Ed.D. Richards early career was spent at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Los Angeles and the Juliana-Maria Institute in Copenhagen, with Margaret Lennox. In 1962, Henry began his Cal State L.A. career as a staff pianist; subsequently he was appointed to the faculty in a "temporary" position that lasted through the 1980s. She also actively encouraged women to become administrators and educational leaders. He joined the faculty at Cal State L.A. in 1964 and taught first in the Department of Health and Safety Studies and, later, in the Department of Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, ultimately Criminal Justice, until his retirement in 1992. Cal State LA is a university dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. Four years after retiring, Neale moved to Oregon in 1978 where he was an avid golfer and a voracious reader. He is survived by daughters Nancy and Sara, son James, brother Kenneth, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Music continued to be an important part of George's life, as evidenced by his longtime support of the Friends of Music, as well as his and life partner Linda Trevillian's frequent attendance at L.A. Philharmonic, Hollywood Bowl, and other concerts. His legacy is immeasurable. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Charlotte; daughter Catherine; and son Scott. He also taught part time in the School of Business and Economics. A long-time principal adviser, he gave generously of his time to the many students he advised and helped organize the advisement system. He was a household name across the campus for having served on the Educational Policy Committee, General Education Subcommittee, and Faculty Affairs Subcommittee. After graduating from Fairfax High School, Carol entered Stanford University at 16, and graduated with a bachelor's degree at the age of 19. His community service, spread over all his locations, included leadership for the Lions Club, Red Cross, Boy Scouts, and Chamber of Commerce. He earned a bachelor's degree at Whitman College, master's degree at Pomona College, and doctorate at Stanford University. One of those books was a mainstay of many a public administration curriculum, Public Administration: Values, Policy, and Change (1972); the other, From Amoral to Humane Bureaucracy , was considered far ahead of its time. As the director of University Development, Carol established the institutional advancement program and was instrumental in establishing the Cal State LA Foundation. "But," he said, "I was rich; no one in town had cash." Indeed, his obituary in the Los Angeles Times erroneously identified him as chair of the printmaking department at Cal State L.A. Recognition did not stop with his retirement. In 1988, at the age of 57, he was awarded his third degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. Roger retired from Cal State L.A. in 1986, but did not seek emeritus status. He represented the Cal State LA emeriti on the CSU Academic Senate and worked to obtain voting status for that position. She kept an eye on the Art Education Department "in a helpful, responsible way and helped to keep things in order and avoid waste." She later proposed and taught a general education course in the Maturity and Aging theme. Funeral services were held on Sunday, April 12, at his church in Laguna Hills. In September 1951, Vito was drafted into the U.S. Army and sent to Fort Ord for basic training. He had learned about IBM when he was in Seattle and recognized the potential significance the computer would have on most of us, and his fascination with the stock market was devoted more to that future than to financial benefit. Don retired from the faculty in 1978, returning to teach in the Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP), which then allowed more years than is the case currently. According to Slovacek, a couple of times a year, a group of former Educational Foundations chairs would get together socially for a splendid lunch and heartfelt sharing of their lives. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Delta Chi and was listed in Who's Who in America in 1954-55. Although he was born in Davenport, Iowa, Bill was a product of local educational institutions; he attended elementary and high schools in Los Angeles. Al continued his studies at the University of Southern California, where he earned an M.S.in Mechanical Engineering in 1965. She joined the faculty of Los Angeles City College, and served as chair of the English Department for many years, the first woman to do so. Michael is survived by his wife Nancy Cobb, a psychology emerita; their son and daughter, Joshua and Jenny; his son from a previous marriage, Daniel; four grandchildren; two sisters; and loving nieces and a nephew to whom he was a father figure.The Emeritimes, Spring 2014, HARLEY RANDALL BUTLER,Circulation and Acquisitions Librarian; Chief, LibraryTechnical Services; and Emeritus Associate University Librarian,1954-1985, died peacefully at age 86 on May 3, 2014, in Hercules, California, where he had resided since retirement. He then entered the USC School of Medicine, but after two years he decided that the practice of medicine was not his primary interest. He played a key role in designing methods for measuring the outcome of uncontrolled atomic chain reactions. His contributions toward that objective will forever be a part of California State University, Los Angeles.The Emeritimes, Winter 1993, FRANCESCA (KIKI) ALEXANDER, Emerita Professor of Sociology, died on October 11, 1992, a few days short of her 66th birthday, losing a valiant battle against cancer. May, which means rose flower in Chinese, was born on October 16, 1932, one of eight children. In 1991, he left to become president of the University of Northern Colorado. His initial appointment at Cal State L.A. was as professor and department chair. His intellectual growth was made evident in a media event when he shared the top prize with another contestant on the nationally popular television show, The 64 Thousand Dollar Challenge, in 1957. Yet all could agree that it had a significant impact on the department and the college for many years. He was an active participant in Mexican field programs attended by California students. In 1956, Mike Grisafe heard that Dean of Instruction Albert Graves at Los Angeles State College was looking for accounting faculty. Don joined the Cal State L. A. faculty in 1949, in the University's nascent years as Los Angeles State College of Applied Arts and Sciences, housed on the campus of L. A. in 1957 from the Southwestern University School of Law, and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1960. In later years, he was severely hampered by the aftereffects of a 1974 automobile accident and by failing eyesight. . After three years of service in the military, Jack resumed his college career, but this time with the decision to major in philosophy and English at Marquette University. Stearns was department chair of the (then) Department of Zoology before it merged with the departments of Biology and Botany in the 1970s.
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