They had moved to Oakland in 2017. In particular, Ron played a key role in overseeing the difficult task of college reaccreditation on more than one occasion. Books on English and American literature include A Hundred Merry Tales and Other English Jest books of the 15th and 16th Centuries , Literary Criticism of William Wordsworth , Sonnets from Various Authors , Simple Cobbler of Aggawam in America, A Nest of Ninnies and Other English Jest books of the 17th Century, Proverb to Poem , Wordsworth in the Huntington Library , Coleridge in the Huntington Library , Peter Pindar's Poems , English Prose Jest books in the Huntington Library , and Descriptive Sketches , edited by his former student, Eric Birdsall, with the assistance of Paul M. Zall. The role of Birdsall's mentor is described in this preface: My greatest and longest-standing debt is to Paul Zall, who first introduced me to the study of Wordsworth and who has since been mentor, collaborator, and friend. Among the awards Bob received during his career are the Cal State LA Outstanding Professor Award (1975), Distinguished Scholar Award of the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and Distinguished Service Award of the Western Speech Communication Association. The Emeritimes, Spring 2001, RICHARD GRENVILLE CANNICOTT, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, 1959-1983, died on August 29, 2009 at the age of 80. In addition to other journal entries, he had articles published in newspapers such as the Los Angeles Times and La Opinin. and MFA degrees from the University of Wisconsin in 1958 and 1959, respectively. An author himself, he published several books and numerous articles. Before his graduate study, he attended a two-year program at the Sorbonne for French teachers from countries other than France. Also Arthur's passionate interest in books inspired him to heroic labor on behalf of the University Library in general and its philosophy component in particular. He later transferred to Cal State LA, where he served as student body vice president, with a major in education and an alternate interest in speech. The club held a memorial service for him in Pasadena's Arroyo Seco, a place he had known, loved, and fought to preserve in its natural state since his childhood.The Emeritimes, Winter 1988, DEAN A. ANDERSON, Emeritus Professor of Microbiology who served on the University faculty from 1950 until his retirement in 1973, died December 25, 1987. The objective of this move was to keep the money out of the hands of those who might be apt to help enemies of the U.S. He had the ability to see things that others couldn't, and came up with ways to show the effects of alcohol on divided attention, which can significantly affect performance. Soon after retiring from football coaching, he became the co-ed intercollegiate bowling coach (1965 to 1984). He was 91 years old. Saralyn presented at numerous national conferences, including those of the National Council of Teachers of English and the Modern Language Association. Terry is survived by Peggy; sons Mark and Michael and their spouses; two granddaughters; and siblings Gary, Gerry Lynn, and Ronald and their families. In 1974, as Floyd was cutting down a tree he wanted to clear away, it fell on him and injured him fatally. Laird is survived by a number of family members, who could not be reached.The Emeritimes, Fall 2007, CHARLES BRINKLEY, Emeritus Librarian, 1961-1991, died at the age of 79 on June 3, 2007 in Phoenix. in 1932, an M.A. During his long tenure at Cal State, Fred served on dozens of committees at all levels and was a member of the Academic Senate. He was honored as chancellor emeritus in 2000. That service was recognized after his retirement by the dedication of the second-floor open space as the Lester Hirsch Program Area. Leon suffered four serious heart attacks while he was still teaching in the Foreign Languages and Literatures Department. In 1962, Keith received his B.A. This program included co-ed archery, badminton, bowling, and fencing; and women's basketball, cross-country, field hockey (dropped in 1974), golf (dropped in 1979), gymnastics, swimming/diving, tennis (begun before 1958), track and field, and volleyball. degree in statistics. Dr. Henkel earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing at UC Berkeley, a master's degree in Health and Safety Studies at Cal State L.A., and a doctorate in education at UCLA. She completed requirements for a secondary teaching credential at the University of Southern California, and taught at Burbank High School and at junior high schools and high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. She also had high standards for teaching, and mentored Sue as her graduate assistant in the biochemical research labs, encouraging her to pursue a teaching career. Bill received his bachelor's degree from Auburn University in Alabama and served as the first and organizing president of the Auburn Wesley Foundation. He also had a strong love of music and the arts, and often assisted with his wife Bettys drama productions, building props and sets for the plays she directed. (1958) and A.M. (1959) degrees from what was then Long Beach State College, followed by a masters degree (1963) and Ph.D. (1966) from the University of Southern California in Spanish language and literature. Solesmes published Bobs translation, from French to English, of the treatise, Gregorian Semiology, written by Benedictine monk Eugene Cardine. Besides David, Adeline is survived by two sons, a daughter, five grandchildren, and two sisters.The Emeritimes, Winter 2007, HILARD KRAVITZ, husband of Ellen King Kravitz (Music), died at the end of October, 2006 after a long, debilitating illness. He had been retired since 1989. Her mother was an elementary school teacher who instilled a love for learning in Carol from early childhood. For example, Michelle DeDeo and Hafedh Herici earned doctorates at UC San Diego and UC Riverside, respectively, and now have full-time academic positions. He was known for his interpretations of the Rorschach test and was a groundbreaker in the field of neuropsychological assessment, a popular area of specialty today. He worked with Robert Carper and Harold Goldwhite, and his skills in the classroom and the laboratory were so evident that when a position with responsibilities in analytical chemistry became available that fall, he was appointed an assistant professor. He was meticulous in preparing for his classes; students always commented on how well they understood the novel or short story after he gave them strategies on how to analyze literature. Irene retired in 1990 and, shortly afterward, moved to Mammoth Lakes, California, where she spent her retirement actively volunteering in several of the community's organizationsher church, the hospital auxiliary, and the town library. Bunny Smith was a graduate of Santa Barbara State College (now University of California, Santa Barbara) and Claremont Graduate School. Similarly, during his entire Cal State LA career, Bruce promoted and guided a department environment of respect for all, collegiality among all including those with competing interests, and collaboration in reaching common goals. She was an eminent voice teacher who, in addition to her activities at Cal State, taught voice and conducted the opera workshop at Pepperdine University and taught classes at Ambassador College, USC, and Claremont. His course, the Life and Times of Jesus Christ, was an especial delight. He liked the lecture part of the lab so much that Marty later offered me a course to teach, and that was the start of my teaching career 35 years ago. In the 1970s, he received a grant from the SUNY research foundation to do a history of the Social Science Research Council. However, through the interference of the FBI, he was denied a U.S. passport and was cited as a security risk. She experimented constantly with pedagogical approaches, lectured and wrote on language teaching strategies, and volunteered for projects intended to enhance student language learning. Ross was deeply concerned with conservation and environmental issues. He often delighted his classes on mass communications and public opinion by showing some of the film clips in which he appeared in various roles. Following a series of other prominent managerial positions at leading computer consulting companies, he eventually joined Coopers and Lybrand, where he distinguished himself by serving as the regional director of IT Operations for the entire southeast Asian region. She came to this campus after a career that encompassed naval service in World War II, study in both the United States and Mexico, and employment in curatorial and library positions related to Native American cultures. From the time of the Japanese invasion on December 8, 1941, until General MacArthur' s forces reinvaded the Philippines in 1944, and Manila finally was liberated in 1945, the social and economic structure had been fragmented and regimented. He and his wife traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia. Faculty Wives Club, where she served as one of its presidents and on the Bookreading Club, but she was a woman of many talents and several careers, starting with newspaper reporter on the police beat in Akron, Ohio. On a whim, she joined a friend headed for sunny California shortly after her graduation. He was a specialist in teaching technical writing, a field in which he was active throughout his life. Graduating and developing women of inspiration and substance is my goal, Miller said. She supervised student involvement in the Pacific Southwest Regional Athletic Federation for College Women, for which Cal State L.A. was the president institution for two years and responsible for the publication of the newsletter for one year. With characteristic modesty, Herb once wrote of this endeavor that he was devoted to the twin virtues of patience and drudgery, but his persistence and labor was rewarded by several works of lasting importance. Then in 1935, he returned to Utah and attended Brigham Young University, where he earned a B. In the late sixties, he was elected president of the California Music Educators Association. A thread from his years in Japan has woven itself into the present: the fate of the Chinese war prisoners at the camp at Chussan, Japan. From 1957 to 1960, Tom was an instructor at Wayne State University in Detroit. During the early years of its growth, they hosted musicales in their home to advance the program's progress. John was born on December 21, 1931 on a farm near Conroe, Texas. He also served briefly as acting dean of the School of Arts and Letters and was active in the Academic Senate. He taught courses on world politics, the American federal system, the politics of China and Southeast Asia, comparative politics, and introductory American politics. Herb is survived by his wife, anthropologist Muriel Myers, and a sister. He was 71 years old, and had suffered from Parkinson's disease for many years. During the course of the war, he was shot down and decorated for bravery. He served in the military, first in the Army and later in the Marines, as a non-commissioned officer in each case. He described being a bishop as a challenge and time-consuming position, but it is a choice experience which I shall always value. The University recognized this quiet giant by selecting him to receive the Outstanding Professor Award in 1980, and in 1988, Outstanding Alumnus of the School of Education. This involvement negatively affected their later careers, as most were blacklisted during the McCarthy era and their patriotic contributions to the war effort were, for a time, eclipsed.Bruce Daytons War Years: The Degaussing Station at San Francisco. Rons recreational interests were softball, racing, and sailing. A beloved professor and admired administrator, Marty always did things in his own, unique way, including having his own humorous perspective on life rather than following the traditional paths. degrees at the University of Illinois in 1948 and 1951, respectively, taking a three-year break to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II. A memorial service was held on September 5 at the Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside.The Emeritimes, Fall 2001 THELMA GRAVES, Emeritus Assistant Professor of Home Economics, 1951-1963, died on August 14, 2000 in the skilled nursing facility at Sunny View Manor, where she had resided since 1987. Following the war, Frank returned to Rutgers to finish his undergraduate degree. For his junior and senior years, he was voted outstanding athlete. She continued her education there, in part with a major fellowship, and received an M.Ed. Bobs lasting legacy is embedded in the numerous students that he championed and mentored, as well as his founding of the Los Angeles Gregorian Institute and Schola. He was very well liked and respected. Attracted to science and invention, as a teenager Don once attached a Brownie camera to a kite for some successful aerial photography. It was recognized as a model program by the Obama administration last year. After the war, Don and Kathleen went to Providence, Rhode Island, where Don joined the faculty of Brown University as an instructor as well as a doctoral student. Outstanding Professor in 1984, and as a Trustees' Outstanding Professor in 1987. in 1950 at the University of Denver. He was paralyzed for about three weeks and very ill with a high fever. A memorial service was held on September 21 in the Caltech Athenaeum.The Emeritimes, Fall 2013, DOUGLAS L. CURRELL, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, 1957-1991, died on October 20, 2013 in San Francisco at the age of 86. In the late 1980s, he took a years leave of absence from Cal State LA and accepted a position in Japan with Landmark Entertainment to work as show director at the Sanrio Puroland Theme Park in Tokyo. A memorial service was held for Don in St. George on May 7, 2007. The couple co-authored a second book, CounselingToday's Families (2001), to help beginning practitioners gain knowledge and skills for practice with a wide range of families. He established the Latin American Studies program and was coordinator of the Latin American Center from its founding in 1964 until his retirement in 1979. He remained in the Army Reserve and attained the rank of lieutenant colonel before retiring with 20 years of service. He went on to receive the CSU system wide OPA in 1965-66. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. with twin majors in philosophy and English, and in the following year an M.A. Jon was a gentle, quiet, and intense personality. He had suffered from Alzheimer's disease for several years, and succumbed to its complications after only one day in a hospice. In 1953, he completed his MBA at Northwestern University. His oeuvre also included hundreds of brilliantly crafted emails. He was then appointed chair of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. In 1990, Dale received the Outstanding Professor Award from Cal State LA. In 21 years on the University faculty (1957-1978), Helen played a significant role in the preparation of thousands of California's elementary school teachers as a member of the School of Education faculty. In 1944, at the height of World War II, Bert was 18 and he enlisted in the Navy. He was also active in such community organizations as AARP and Common Cause. He is survived by a brother, a son, a daughter, three stepchildren, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandson.The Emeritimes, Fall 2006, EUGENE R. FINGERHUTT, Emeritus Professor of History, 1962-1997, died on May 1, 2006 in Pasadena at the age of 73. John performed as a professional musician, both as a low brass specialist and as a singer. Throughout his career at Cal State L.A., Gerhard was also an outspoken and deeply committed champion of faculty rights. They enjoyed good food and wine, which undoubtedly contributed to frequent requests for them to host gatherings. Lloyd received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1953 that enabled him to do research at the Carlsberg Laboratory in Copenhagen and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. Cheryl Miller, California (790 matches): Phone Number, Email, Address He also appeared regularly with the University Symphony Orchestra in major piano concertos. On the previous evening he attended the baseball game between the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger stadium, seemingly in normal health. She retired there in the late 1980s from the position of assistant to the president. in 1958 with highest honors, in the history of education. The department under his leadership was known throughout the country as an outstanding program, with graduates in nearly every government, private, and nonprofit agency in the area. Experienced in motion picture law, he was executive producer of two full-length Christian films: Candle in the Dark, about the life of missionary William Carey in India, which won numerous awards, and a full-length animated film on the Bible's story of Joseph, to be released in 2014. A strong believer in the necessity for women to be economically independent, he was also committed to and active in progressive politics. When the league initiated its year-end tournament in 1966, Cal State LA won, and the women were repeat champions the following year. Phone. He returned to Connecticut for about a month, and then was assigned to LST 959, which served in the Pacific. 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 also a consultant to groups in 83 countries and was a delegate to the Beijing International Police Science Research Exchange Program in 1993. A colleague at Long Beach General Hospital lamented that occupational therapy had lost a superb clinician, administrator, and teacher. Even after retirement, Fred remained involved with his University colleagues. He was trained in electrical technology, and after the end of the war, he taught it until he was reassigned to a naval construction battalion that was stationed in Guam. During World War II, Jane spent two years as a WAVE in the U.S. Navy and, for the succeeding 18 years, served in the Naval Reserve, retiring as Captain. His publications involved growth of plant tissue cultures, autoclaving techniques, and testing for heavy metals in water. With that degree and experience behind him, Reid was ready for college coaching and was hired at Los Angeles State College on the threshold of its great expansion. She wrote poetry, short stories, novels, romance novels, and screenplays. She was active in the Santa Monica Mountains Task Force of the Sierra Clubs Angeles Chapter, eventually leading hikes, helping to build trails, and publishing their newsletter. Many were limited edition publications. in Music in 1951. He never stopped reading, writing, or learning. Jerry joined the Elementary Education Department faculty at Cal State L.A. in 1960, specializing in the teacher training program. There he interacted with a varied and wild international group of bohemians. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Minnesota. When the dust settled, The Damaged Archangel was a finalist for the National Book Award in literary studies. He taught that course, the course on school finance, and numerous other courses in educational administration. A native of Charleston, Illinois, Harold received a B. Ed. Gerry's principal teaching areas were in secondary school administration and school plant planning. I don't know what to do without teaching. In 1975, she received the campus Outstanding Professor Award and, in 1976, she was selected as one of the two system wide Outstanding Professors. Jean joined the Cal State L. A. faculty in 1962. Rich educated us about the true benefits and value of having a nationally recognized program on our campus for the gifted and talented preteens and teens who have gone on to great heights. A distinguished member of the Universitys chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (PKP), Rich was initiated into PKP in 1990. He was the director of the University Writing Center and, for many years, served on its advisory committee. Her memorial service took place December 23 at her church in Whittier.The Emeritimes, Spring 2004, RODERICK G. LANGSTON, Emeritus Professor of Education, 1952-1982, died on August 9, 2003 at his home in Monterey Park. He was coordinator of men's physical education and served as chair of the Department of Recreation and coordinator of the interdisciplinary program in recreation and leisure studies. degree at Pepperdine University in 1951. As soon as he completed basic training, he was hustled into Officer Candidate School. from what was then Los Angeles State College in 1951, followed by his doctorate in psychology from UCLA in 1956. A celebration of Lindas life was held at the La Fetra Senior Center in Glendora on November 12.The Emeritimes, Winter 2017, JEWEL PLUMMER COBB. His professional career began at the Milwaukee Public Museum, where he was assistant curator of anthropology from 1951 to1959. Born in Ontario, Canada, in 1911, Johnston earned a B.Sc. Before he left Finland, Bill received the Founders Day Award (medal) from the Government of Finland for his meritorious service to the nation for his research. He later described his experience in Finland as a Fulbright Scholar as the high point of his professional career. In 1976, after 26 years at the University, she retired to Salem, Oregon. He taught for a year on a Fulbright appointment in Buenos Aires (1959), and interested himself in the general study of American popular culture. I am most thankful to him for his friendship, and for introducing me to a part of the world that I came to love and that has dominated a large part of my life. Chors love for teaching and helping people applied to everyone, including his family members and acquaintances, as he later became a knowledgeable and prolific docent at The Huntington library, art collections, and gardens. He graduated from UCLA in 1958, after he was able to convince them that his younger self was sorry. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1984 as a colonel, medical services. ke and Jane spent that year in Sweden, when ke received a Fulbright Fellowship. To the English Department he brought a profound interest in 19th-century American literature, and his upper-division classes and seminars on major American writers of that period were as popular as they were successful. Among Hahn's considerable accomplishments is having served as president of the national Speech Association of America (now Speech Communication Association) for 1958. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Washington in Seattle in 1962, specializing in political science, public administration, and organizational behavior. She laughed easily and could outthink most others. In 1981, he retired from the faculty and relocated to Maui. He also worked as a translator and had a second career as a bookseller, specializing in mystery novels. He often ran marathons in less time than individuals who were many years younger. She earned her B.S. Mary Huber, who, as Bob Kully recalled, was often told that she looked like another MaryMary Martin, the star of musicalswas a valued member of Cal State L.A.' s speech faculty. During World War II he taught geography to officer candidates. Her father, an astronomer at the Mount Wilson Observatory, met her mother at the Dudley Observatory in Albany, New York, where she was working as a human computer. Walt was featured in several radio productions by Norman Corwin. Kiki joined the Cal State L.A. faculty in 1964 as an assistant professor of sociology, following a career in the aerospace industry as a technical writer and human factors analyst. Judd also appreciated classical music and modern dance, and often attended performances by the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Los Angeles Opera, and other performances at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and Orange County Center for Performing Arts. He was asked by Lord Mountbatten of England to write his life story. Bert was a lawyer establishing his career in Social Security disability law after military service in Europe during World War II, and Vilma, a graduate of Brooklyn College (A.B., 1943), which she entered when she was 15 years old, had continued with graduate studies at Duke University (M.A., 1945). Born in Cleveland on January 1, 1921, John moved with his family to Southern California during the Depression. In 1989, he took a sabbatical leave at the Letterman Army Hospital in San Francisco to work with Jack Levin. Pollyanne Baxter is survived by her husband, Francis Baxter, formerly head of choral organizations and music education at Cal State L.A.; son Norman; daughters Dawn Ann Gladden and Anna Beth Bernhard; son-in-law Gregg Bernhard; and grandson Jason Tyler Bernhard. at Tufts University (MA) in 1939, an M.A. He taught courses in operations management and related areas, such as time and motion studies. Prior to his faculty service in our ranks, he taught at the University of Idaho and New Mexico Highlands University. She also actively encouraged women to become administrators and educational leaders. A memorial service was held at South Shores Church in Dana Point on January 23, 2016.The Emeritimes, Spring 2016, KENNETH N. SWEETNAM, Emeritus Professor of Industrial Studies and Director of Instructional Media Services, 1957-1983, died peacefully from natural causes on December 17, 2015 in La Crescenta. His professional activities were devoted to his private clinical practice, including group therapy. The list includes Organization and Development, Gerontology, Aging, Community Psychology, and Personnel Psychology. During the war, he served throughout the Pacific, where he was well known for being unbeatable at checkers. From 1972 to 1978, she taught at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and was concurrently the music director at several churches in the area. He also served as a consultant to the California State University, particularly on projects that concerned both the CSU and California Community College systems. Besides scholarly endeavors, he was a talented author who had published some of his fiction. In 1956, Al received his M.A. Cheryl Miller (@Cheryl_Miller31) / Twitter Lu had an outsized talent and personality that stole the show wherever she went. Harry was born on May 8, 1922 and grew up in Amherst, Massachusetts, where his father was a local minister. Ellie served in academic governance for 25 of her 28 years as a Cal State L.A. faculty member, playing a very active role. A timely course that gained prominence was Theories of Evolution, which Dick team taught with Bill Schatz, an ordained campus minister as well as campus ombudsman. It was at this institution that he spent the remainder of his career. The Abbye is designated by the Roman Catholic Church as its official center for the preservation of liturgy, and Bob was intimately associated with the Abbye and its chant masters. Kloepper was instrumental in the early development of curriculum in his field and was involved in numerous campus and community groups. Anita began teaching elementary physical education for teachers at Cal State LA in 1956 and also coached womens golf. in 1954. While attending Western Michigan College in Kalamazoo and then the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Joan continued to play in tournaments, at a time when few colleges had womens tennis teams and there was much opposition to womens sports. USC's Cheryl Miller didn't let titles slip away. degree in 1950 at Iowa State Teachers College and his M.A. From May 26, 2016, to May 2019, he was the Women's Basketball Coach at California State Los Angeles. Del never remarried, but devoted himself to his children, his work, his passion for musiche was a violinist with local community orchestrasand, later in life, with playing bit parts in films made by a son-in-law.The Emeritimes, Winter 2005, WILLIAM R. ESHELMAN, Librarian, 1951-1965, remembered by many emeriti as the college librarian in the 1960s, died on August 9, 2004 at his home in Portland, Oregon, of congestive heart failure. Cathy and her husband, Lenny, were extremely fond of the American Southwest and the Near East. Born in Patiala in 1928 in the Punjab region of India, Gunjit was the youngest of six children of a judge and civic leader. He also was active in academic governance and served on several department, school, and University level committees. She published numerous articles with students who later went on to Ph.D. programs. Many "old-timers" who remember the excitement of the L.A. State football program in the early 1960s will heave a sigh and drop a tear at the news of Homer's passing.The Emeritimes, Spring 2000, PERRY L. EHLIG, Emeritus Professor of Geology, 1956-1992, died suddenly on December 26 2000 after a brief illness. Mac returned to North America in 1947 to study painting, first at the New School in New York, and then at the Escuela de Pintura y Escultra de La Callejon Esmeralda in Mexico City. In 1973, Pat began her career at Cal State LA in the Department of Special Education. Ken received his B.S. Following her Ph.D., Beverly moved on to a postdoctoral position at Stanford University (1986-89), where she was funded by a National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Research Service Award to further her training in the neurophysiology of sleep and hibernation. In addition to her academic achievement, Gene also was an outstanding tennis player, winning state titles in her collegiate days. He taught the departments core courses as well as seminars in both epistemology and modern philosophy. He and his wife, Beverly, have resided in Cambria Pines, CA, since their retirement in 1975.