Now one of the University's major student support activities, Friends of Music is in turn a tribute to the Kravitzes. According to Ellie's niece Julie, "Eloise was a larger-than-life figure in most of our lives. Fred had stopped drinking wine at the lunches more than a decade ago, saying that he always waits until the sun goes down before the first glass. Many of his students went on to successful careers in the legal profession and as faculty in political science departments across the nation. During sabbatical leaves, he traveled to Brazil and China, and participated in academic engineering activities there. A noted educator, social activist, and longtime docent at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, she earned a bachelor's degree in 1947 from UC Berkeley, a master's degree from the Bank Street College of Education in 1949, and master's and doctoral degrees at UCLA in 1959 and 1967, respectively. He also founded The Lost Colony Theatre Company in North Carolina and continued this relationship well after retirement. 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. As a result of this experience, he was inspired to write his first mystery book, Smoking Frog Lives (2009), followed by Blood on the Stone (2012) and Mourning and Remembering (2013). She is survived by her son Erich and his wife, two grandsons, and by her brother Robert and his family. Tony's interest in British public address took him to England during the 1970s. Many essays appeared in Artweek, starting in the 1970s, and various books, including Art at Scripps (1988) and Paul Soldner: A Retrospective (1991). He was a periodicals librarian from 1962 to 1971 and headed the continuations section from 1971 to 1986. The department grew from two courses in its first semester to achieving state accreditation in a short period of time. He also taught at the University of Iowa during that period and completed his doctoral requirements. In spite of the hard times his family experienced during the Great Depression, Lloyd, at the age of 12, was able to buy a chemistry set and carryout experiments in a backyard shed that he built. After his retirement, Harold returned to LAUSD and accepted a full-time teaching position at Bret Harte Middle School. Continued mapping made him the foremost authority on the complex geology of the basement terrains of the San Gabriel Mountains. His collaborator for two additional books was Eugene P. Dvorin, who said that they wrote together with Simmons sitting at the typewriter and Dvorin pacing the room, Simmons writing and weaving together Dvorin's sentences, adding and subtracting to make a coherent text. During the 1960s (pre-Title IX), Jackie initiated and developed the women's and co-ed intercollegiate athletics program at Cal State L.A. He is survived by his wife, Laura; two sons, Gregory and Peter; and two daughters, Barbara Ahem and Carol Vilas.The Emeritimes, Winter 1996, MONA PAULEE, Professor of Music, 1972-1987, was born in Canada but grew up in Portland, Oregon where her father had a theater. from Michigan State University in 1941, MBA from the University of Michigan in 1947, and DBA from the University of Southern California in 1971. She was able to develop sites for clinical experience with dietetic personnel at a number of hospitals and clinics. and M.A. In addition to the distinction he brought through his productions, he played a key role in expanding a drama department to one of Theatre Arts and Dance. His essay, Rome as Eternal, won a Prix de Rome as the best essay on Italian history for the year 1964 and gained him a permanent membership in the American Academy in Rome. He left the University to teach at Queens College of the City University of New York.The Emeritimes, Fall 2015, BENJAMIN W. SMITH, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, 1963-2000, died at home in Redlands on June 24, 2015 at the age of 76 from lung cancer that had metastasized into brain cancer. He died from cancer of the esophagus.The Emeritimes, Spring 2012, RONALD S. LEMOS, Professor of Information Systems, 1977-1982 and 1993-2012, and former Dean, College of Business and Economics, 1993-1996, died on March 3, 2012 after a long and courageous fight with cancer. As computers became more available on campus, Roland was one of the leaders in the department in utilizing computers in the instructional program. Following retirement, Jean and K.T. He began his librarianship service at Los Angeles State College in 1951 and became college librarian in 1959. He also published more than 100 shorter scholarly pieces, including a satirical sociological study titled The Sociological Nexus of the Ice Cube. Ralph's service to the University was varied. She soon helped pioneer the Southern California Womens Intercollegiate Tennis League, and in 1957, became coach of the first womens tennis team on campus. After military service, Harold returned to St. Paul, where he met and married Mary L. Brown, his wife of 62 years. After her initial training at Hunter College in New York, and advanced training at Oklahoma A&M, she was stationed in Washington, D.C. as a yeoman (petty officer). In all, his was an illustrious career.The Emeritimes, Winter 1997, CHARLES BECKWITH, Professor of English, 1957-1990. 3. However, he served on a fair number of committees outside the department and was particularly active in University Commencement and Honors Convocation. It was while teaching at Burbank High School that Carol met her future husband, Harry Walter Smallenburg. Terry and his wife Peggy hosted 72 foreign-exchange students while Peggy was a program coordinator for EF Homestay Programs and Foundation. Born in San Diego on September 9, 1921, Winnie graduated from the University of Portland with a B.S. degree in biological sciences in 1977 from CSU Fullerton, she went on to earn a Ph.D. with an emphasis in physiology from UC Riverside in 1984. As an educator, she gave direction to her students to persevere with their learning and to believe in what they could accomplish with that knowledge. For me personally on what scale does one measure the benefits of 2 a.m. talks with Ray in his office on the 5th floor by the stairway in the old Physical Science building. in 1954 at the University of Michigan, following five years of military service in the U.S. Marine Corps. One of his publications was among the 10 most cited books in public administration in the 1980s. Colleague Levine considered Bob an adventurous guy, noting the time he went to Eastern Europe, rented a car, and drove all over without knowing a word of any of the languages spoken. Jack was born October 24, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa. From there he came to Cal State L.A. in 1965 as Vice President of Academic Affairs. The widow of George Francis, emeritus professor of accounting, Betty was also a CPA and George's partner in private practice. Her coursesfrom general education to graduate levelreflect her scholarship in all these areas, as do her many publications, addresses, and consultantships. But California lured him back, and the Cal State L.A. Department of Economics and Statistics became his permanent professional affiliation. For 10 years he was head psychologist at the Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic. in Industrial Engineering in 1948. He played for the Rams for six years, leading the team in rushing all six seasons, and was All-Pro four years straight. (MLS). 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. Jackie was also the first representative from California to the national committee that developed the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) in 1971, and she was the first Region 8 (California, Hawaii, Nevada) representative to the national group from 1972 to1976. in 1948. He was a pioneer in the abstract expressionist ceramic movement, joining the Clay Revolution with teacher Pete Voulkos and fellow students John Mason and Paul Soldner at the Los Angeles County Art Institute. In addition to her many dedicated years as an educator, Lu sang for the Dallas Opera and was a versatile character actress, acting in a number of movies, television shows, and commercials. He continued teaching through FERP until 1990. Always active in community affairs wherever she lived, Rachel continued these interests in retirement as an active worker at the Davis Community Church. Helen retired from the faculty in 1980. His first faculty position was as an assistant professor of mathematics at ASU from 1977 to 1979. He is also survived by their children, Stephen and Julie, and three grandchildren.The Emeritimes, Winter 2020, LAWRENCE P. (PETE) GOODMAN, Emeritus Professor of Theatre Arts, 1961-1994, died on August 10, 2019. Through most of his career, he was also curator of the herbarium. He joined the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in France, Belgium, and Germany. He then started graduate school at UCLA, completing the requirements for an M.A. The Emeritimes, Winter 1990, JAMES J. STANSELL, Professor Emeritus of Speech Communication, died of a massive cardiac arrest on January 8, 1990. His bomber group received a presidential citation and the French Croix de Guerre, and Leon personally received an Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters, a European Campaign Medal, and the Luckeye Bastarde award for flyers who survive their missions. For more information, visit www.CalStateLA.edu. In addition to Kathleen, Don is survived by their three children, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He loved playing golf, playing his piano, and traveling, especially to Spain. In body padding, makeup, and full facial hair, she had fooled everyone. In yet another field of endeavor, he served two years in his retirement years as foreman of the Los Angeles County Grand Jury. 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. He chaired the Department of Political Science from 1977 to 1980, the era when Proposition 13 was passed and there were many cutbacks, and was associate chair both before and after his term as chair. He was born in Lemars, Iowa in 1927 to Lucille and Clay Butler. The entire family came to the United States in 1961 after having to leave Cuba with little more than a few belongings. Ray believed that engineering faculty were spending too much time trying to turn students into successful engineers, yet not enough time guiding them in being effective students. At that time he received a full-time appointment (instructor in physical education). In September 1960, Jack was hired by the Engineering Department at what was then Los Angeles State College of Applied Arts and Sciences. In high school, he was the valedictorian and a varsity track star. Bill to attend Oberlin College, where he earned his B.A. Her life was theater and dance. Professor Fetty earned a B.A. In addition to his wife of 60 years, he is survived by children Mike, Cheryl, and Steve, and grandchildren Kelly, Tera, Micah, Alyssa, and Kaylee.The Emeritimes, Spring 2007, NORMAN GOSENFELD, Associate Professor of Geography, 1967-1987, died in January, 2007 at his home on the north shore of Whidbey Island in Puget Sound. in 1940 from the University of Minnesota. In both high school and college, he successfully competed for the track team in the sprint events. In addition to her technical preparation in library science, she had prior experience as an engineering aide at the Boeing Aircraft Company, gained during her earlier residence in Seattle. In 1993, he was honored with the Campaign for Human Development Award, the highest award given annually by the Office of Justice and Peace of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Les was instrumental in the formation of the statewide Engineering Liaison Committeea joint venture among the CSU, UC, community colleges, and private institutions. Dorothy began working at Cal State LA after graduating from high school. and M.S.
LAFC announce plans for $30 million training facility at Cal State LA Throughout his professional life, Judd was an avid collector of contemporary art. on the LST Anne Arundel in the invasions of Normandy, Southern France, the Philippines, and Okinawa, as he related in The Emeritimes of Spring 1996, which featured faculty reminiscences of the war. He also wrote a historical biography of a railroad detective, Whispering Smith: His Life and Misadventures (2007). Some of his students went on to exciting mathematical careers. In addition to her teaching, Gene was in demand as a consultant. He taught the department's summer field course many times, and established himself as an extremely charismatic and devoted professor. He taught seven different courses at Cal State L.A., primarily in statistics, testing, research methods, and computer literacy in the Department of Educational Foundations, which later became the Division of Educational Foundations and Interdivisional Studies. Her primary areas of research included multilingual/multicultural education, language development, biliteracy, new models of teacher education in a global community, and school transformation.The Emeritimes, Fall 2018, EDWARD JOHN KORMONDY, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Biology, 1982-1986, retired academic administrator, science educator, and author, died at home on April 28, 2018 ending his battle with cancer. He served in that position for three years. from the University of Southern California in 1972. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1948, Chuck attended Los Angeles City College, where he earned an Associate of Arts degree in 1950. A memorial scholarship fund has been established in his honor at Cal State L.A.The Emeritimes, September 1986, WIRT WILLIAMS, Jr., Professor of English and a noted novelist who had just retired from teaching at the University, died June 29, 1986 following a stroke. Cal State LA is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good, offering nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, and the humanities. In addition to her husband of 30 years Frank Staggers Sr., Teresa is survived by her children, L.A. County Superior Court Judge Deirdre Hilland, Vincent Hughes, an attorney in New Jersey and New York; three stepchildren, Frank Staggers Jr., Barbara Staggers, and Michael Staggers; four grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Her success with Kaleidoscope was a source of pride for the family, and it also led to many friendships with her dealers. Rather than generalizing about drunk driving as a bad thing, his laboratories presented clear demonstrations on why it was dangerous, and the full extent of that danger. 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). The Los Angeles Gregorian Schola continues to present concerts under the direction of a mentee. Tony was characterized by a close colleague as one of the most demanding, intellectually responsible, and honest persons he had ever known. Born in Cleveland on January 1, 1921, John moved with his family to Southern California during the Depression. An anthropologist with broad interests, she conducted research, largely archaeological, in the Great Basin, California, the Southwest, Oceania (particularly Vanuatu), and Israel.
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