John taught basic methods of secondary teaching courses for years. He received his Ph.D. in English and American literatures and cultures from the University of Southern California in 1999. Even in official documents, Tom was unable to suppress his wry sense of humor. He served as a member of the Placer County Grand Jury from 1990 to 1991, and was a volunteer at the Victorian Bernhard House in Auburn as well as the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. He is survived by Pat, his wife of 59 years; five of their six children; 17 grandchildren; and15 great-grandchildren.The Emeritimes, Fall 2008, MARIANA COBB. John served the City of Monterey Park for several years as a planning commissioner. . Ehlig completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at UCLA, receiving his Ph.D. in 1958. During her 15 years at Cal State L.A., she was instrumental in moving the communicative disorders area of that department to the School of Education, where she championed the role of speech correction in the public schools. After the war, Del earned a Master of Science degree in educational psychology at the University of Wisconsin and a Ph.D. in the same field at Northwestern University. Throughout many years, she worked at various churches, especially First United Methodist Church in Whittier, where she served as soloist from1962 to 1986 and 1989 to 2002. On his retirement in 1977, he was granted emeritus status. He was chairman of the first President's Faculty Council in 1956-57 and for years was active in the Academic Senate and its committees, especially the Committee on Academic Freedom and Professional Ethics. from the University of Illinois. Continued mapping made him the foremost authority on the complex geology of the basement terrains of the San Gabriel Mountains. Moving to Minnesota, she continued teaching and earned a B.A. Born on June 20, 1926 in Los Angeles, Lydia was a survivor of the Japanese internment camps, along with her father, who had headed the Japanese school in downtown Los Angeles and was a leader in the Japanese community. After arriving at Cal State L.A. in 1958, he was a vital force in the Department of Economics and Statistics for more than three decades and contributed to curriculum development, teaching, and research. Earl and his wife Marie were equally passionate about duplicate bridge and golf. While others complained about their noise, Keiths response to the Los Angeles High School for the Arts students who would dance and sing in the hallway outside his office was, I love the color they bring to the school. Spiritual life was also very important to Keith. She had had surgery for colon cancer, but complications that followed defeated her efforts to survive. While at the University, he met and married Betty Jane Nelson in 1938. Given permission to visit his Marine brother at the 38th parallel, he returned to his unit with a high fever and was evacuated to a hospital in Kyoto with yellow jaundice. A revised and enlarged version was subsequently published on the eminent philosopher in 1975. He appeared in several movies that received Academy Awards for acting honors, though like Jack Benny and Bob Hope, he joked every spring about not winning that year. 25-year-old Inglewood resident to pursue a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in the fall. Interestingly, George wrote an article about this experience upon his return to CSLA. From 1950 to 1954, he worked for the Sandia Corporation in Albuquerque as the supervisor of the technical report writing section. In addition to being sociology department chair from 1967 to 1969, he was elected every year to all four of the department's personnel committees: hiring, tenure, and the two promotion committees. At CSLA she headed the program in this field. As an expert, he gave many lectures on this subject to faculty groups. After giving birth to three of her four children, Carol returned to Stanford University to complete her doctoral studies. Paul left a lasting imprint on all the Department of Information Systems program review reports. She is survived by her husband John, her two daughters, and three granddaughters. Born on November 6, 1921 in Honeoye Falls, New York, near Rochester, Frank spent most of his early life in Florida. He studied piano and became quite proficient at an early age. Curt earned his degrees in physics and chemical engineering at the University of Illinois, with final and special honors. In addition to her academic career, she was the founder of LA Artcore Gallery, one of the first nonprofit art galleries in Los Angeles, and served as its executive director, curator, and administrative manager. After being awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study in London, he returned home to take up his first college teaching position at Oberlin College. : Cal State L.A. at 50, his gift to the University on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Pat grew up in Wheeling, West Virginia, receiving her B.S. He also was a staff member at San Diego State University and was Dean of Student Personnel for both CSLA and Los Angeles City College when the two institutions shared the Vermont Ave. campus. As many who knew him can attest, those travels held a special place in his heart for all of his life. in 1950. She left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Also surviving are his twin brother, Stan, professor of educational psychology at Cal State Northridge; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Miller coached the young Golden Eagles squad to a 15-13 overall record and an 11-8 CCAA record. On her subsequent return to the University of Washington, Mary continued her advanced studies and served as a teaching fellow and research assistant in anthropology from1949 to 1952. Joans strong interest did not develop until high school, but she quickly reached competitive status. Vito is survived by his three children, Michael, Steven, and Laura; their spouses; and seven grandchildren. He was hired on a one-year contract as a replacement for a professor on leave, when the campus was still housed at the Vermont campus of Los Angeles City College. She was 77. Before that, she had been assistant principal and principal of Willowbrook Junior High School in Compton, where she achieved great success in the integration of African-American and Caucasian students as well as teachers. He is survived by his wife, Michele Linden-Charnofsky, six children from their respective former marriages, and three grandchildren. She was active in music education circles in Southern California. For a number of years, she served as an officer for the business honor society, Beta Gamma Sigma. At that time he received a full-time appointment (instructor in physical education). While Chair from 1969 to 1980, he guided his department's growth and the modification and changes in the program and course offerings necessary to meet the needs of the criminal justice community. He was associated with many civic and professional organizations, among them the California Association of Criminalists, of which he was past president and a life member. Dutch retired from the University in 1980. Lou and Romain's designs were the basis of the theatre building that was constructed in the late 1950s. In 2001, an international scholarship was established in her name by the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children. She was also a consultant to the U.S. Military's Overseas School System. He also was managing editor of Econometrica , with Ragnar Frisch, an eminent econometrician of the era, as coeditor. Appointed to the faculty of Los Angeles State College in 1954, Roger produced major plays on campus, including the musical, Tom Jones , based on the English novel, and works of Black Theatre such as The Dutchman and Purlie Victorious , at a time when such plays were controversial and important components of emerging black consciousness. After graduating from high school at 15, he attended Parsons College for two years, then transferred to the University of Iowa where he received a bachelor's degree in 1930, a master's in 1931, and a Ph.D. in 1934. To this day, he is remembered by surviving colleagues and students as one of the most brilliant, witty, and innovative teachers in the Department. Arnies academic career began after he returned from his Fulbright Fellowship, first with a position at the University of Calgary and then, in 1961, with his appointment at Cal State LA, where he spent the rest of his career until his retirement in 1992. He would have extensive office hours later in the day for his students, and his door was always open to them. Over these years of service, Charles reorganized the library's collections for improved access, and was especially proud of having downsized and streamlined a very large limited loan collection. He directed more than 50 plays, most of them at Cal State L.A. A memorable directorial success was Hamlet in 1959, starring Robert Vaughn (later The Man from U.N.C.L.E .). She was a mezzo-soprano and one of her most famous roles was Carmen. In retirement, he enjoyed golf and both he and Fran enjoyed many happy times with friendsespecially playing bridge. Also during that year, at the age of 69, he climbed Mt. He went on to graduate study at Syracuse University, where he received a master's degree in music education and composition in 1937, adding a new interest in music psychology. in International Relations from the University of Denver in 1969, and immediately thereafter, a bachelor's degree in International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management (now Thunderbird School of Global Management) in 1970. Keith Gummere served as department chair from 1977 to 1980. With the depression still raging, Harry reported "it had its impact on my views and activities." Returning to his university studies after the war, he earned an M.A. A memorial service was held on July 14 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in South Pasadena.The Emeritimes, Fall 2005 JOSEPH STUBBINS, Emeritus Professor of Education, 1959-1980, died on July 10, 2005 at the age of 89.The cause was illness associated with age. Following completion of his doctorate, Barrys first job was at Marquette University in Milwaukee. On several occasions she taught art history, covering Latin American, Native American, African, and Oceanian art. A Family of Athletes. : death reported in the Winter 1993 issue of The Emeritimes). During World War II Wilkening worked as an operations analyst in the Army Air Corps and was awarded a citation from the War Department after the end of the war. They are survived by two daughters and four grandchildren.The Emeritimes, Spring 2002, EUGENE "DUTCH" BENEDETTI, Emeritus Professor of Educational Administration, 1950-1980, died on June 9, 2002 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Surviving are his wife, Suzanne, and a son. Born on April 11, 1930 in Los Angeles, Bill graduated from Eagle Rock High School and joined the U.S. Navy Reserves in 1948. He also served as a research associate at the Fels Institute of Local and State Government at the University of Pennsylvania and the Taxpayers' Association of New Mexico. His Wordsworth writings, including an extensive digital archive, papers, and conference presentations, contributed to the discourse about the poet and his work. He also mounted exhibitions at the Pasadena and Santa Barbara art museums. Memorial services were held in Langley.The Emeritimes, Fall 1992, BURTON HENRY, Emeritus Professor of Education, succumbed to cancer of the pancreas in May 1992, according to a message received recently from his wife, Lucille. He played for the Rams for six years, leading the team in rushing all six seasons, and was All-Pro four years straight. Later that year, he joined the faculty at Cal State L.A. as the first professor of theatre arts (then known as "drama"). USC's Cheryl Miller didn't let titles slip away. Earlier this year, Miller was named Pacific-12 Conference womens basketball player of the century. With the learning communities Adams 2.0 and Transforming Teaching Through Reflective Writing Experiences, she works to maintain collegial networks of professional development. When it came to buying, selling, or trading, he excelled at negotiating the best deal. He joined the Sheriff's Department as a deputy in 1951, rose rapidly through the ranks, and in 1972 was named Assistant Sheriff to Sheriff Peter Pitchess. She was awarded a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech from the American Speech and Hearing Association in 1955 and became a Licensed Psychologist in California in 1959. As a faculty colleague, she established especially close relationships with Department staff, urging them to call her Vilma rather than Professor Potter. More than 100 family and friends attended Celebration of Life Services for Paul Kaepler Rowan, who died November 8, 2008. His writings about economic matters relating to higher education continue unabated with a book titled, "Toward Intelligent Choice: Philosophy of a Concerned Academic and Practicing Activist," and another, "Managing with Scarce Resources," a collection of articles, and an autobiography that deals primarily with the World War II years and the occupation of Japan. He had been in declining health for some time. in philosophy in 1953. She received her Ed.D. Don joined the Cal State L.A. faculty in 1956, following completion of his doctorate at Michigan State University. In all, his was an illustrious career.The Emeritimes, Winter 1997, CHARLES BECKWITH, Professor of English, 1957-1990. He retired in 2018. The Franz Alexander biography will not be written solely by Dr. George H. Pollock, a past president of the American Psychiatric Association, with appropriate attributions to Francesca. Shortly thereafter, he and Ellen moved into the growing retirement facility, Villa Gardens, in Pasadena, which had been established for retired teachers, and became actively involved in its further development over their two-plus decades' residence. degree at Purdue University (1952). Cal State L.A. emerita Margaret McWilliams crossed paths with Pauline during that time, at which time Pauline shared her vision of the direction that dietetics education should take. He is survived by his wife Karin and sons Christopher and Don.The Emeritimes, Spring 2018, JUDITH LYNNE PAPENHAUSEN, Emerita Professor of Nursing, 1972-2004, and inaugural director of the School of Nursing, 2001-2004, died on January 19, 2018 just four days after her 77th birthday. --- by Anthony Hillbruner.The Emeritimes, Spring 1990, RICHARD G. LILLARD, Emeritus Professor of English who served on the faculty from 1965 to 1976, died March 19, 1990 of the complications of a cerebral hemorrhage in a Santa Monica hospital. Hap proposed, and was the first teacher of, Speech 489, Intercultural Communication, now the very center of the speech communication curriculum at Cal State L.A. Saralyn presented at numerous national conferences, including those of the National Council of Teachers of English and the Modern Language Association. Joining the many thousands of other veterans attending college after the war, Tony majored in biochemistry at USC, completing a B.S. in 1965 and his M.A. Starting as periodicals librarian, Morrie served as head of reference, head of reader services, and assistant college librarian. He was extraordinarily supportive toward both students and faculty. 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. But the next fall, at the suggestion of a housemate studying Latin American sociology, he went to Mexico, and the discovery of that culture and history would set the course for his lifes work. While in Cambridge, she gave birth to their first daughter, Catherine. After serving in the Marine Corps, John attended the University of Nebraska, from which he received a B.A. Any conceivable doubts about his future were resolved when he was given opportunities onstage to entertain troops as a singer. Although Harry was justifiably proud of his long service with the University, his children, Carolyn and Brian, were his pride and joy. Student comments supporting his award reflect Terry's dedication to teaching. It is not often that people get to sit down and interact one-on-one with a genius who also possesses the patience of a saint. He then went on to an M.A. He taught a wide variety of courses with great success, but his upper division surveys of the European novel and drama and his graduate seminars on such figures as Kafka, Camus, and Dostoevsky were always among the most popular and highly praised offerings in the department.
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