at Western Reserve University in Ohio in 1948 and returned to California. Two years later, he was working in Massachusetts when drafted into the army. Born in Milwaukee on October 28, 1907, she came relatively late to the world of academia. Born in Chicago on July 8, 1918 to Leonard and Ida (Laue) Mathy, Len completed his freshman year at Valparaiso University in Indiana before transferring to the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a B.A. Subsequently, he earned the M.A. In retirement, Don became a skillful amateur sculptor and an active member of the Golden State Sculptors Association. Doug was an organic chemist working mainly on allosteric effectors of hemoglobin function; he maintained secondary research interests in mechanistic physical organic chemistry. Bless Me, Ultima was performed over two weekends to spectacular success, with standing ovation to all actors and director, and added applause on Lous behalf for playing the role of the notorious villain Tenorio Trementina so persuasively. Students, both black and white, praised her influence on their educational and social development. In particular, Ron played a key role in overseeing the difficult task of college reaccreditation on more than one occasion. earned his MBA and Ph.D. at the Uni versity of Wisconsin, Madison. While at Cal State L.A. in 1974, Michael broadcast a weekly 15-minute commentary on psychologically significant aspects of current events on radio station KPFK, ending only when he found that the preparation for it interfered with teaching; he was replaced by Linus Pauling. Schug obtained a B.S. She earned both B.A. Bert had been at Kaiser Hospital for more than a week as a result of a severe heart attack. She led the way in this difficult fight for womens sports to take their rightful place in the pantheon of athletics. Active in academic governance, Joan chaired many committees, culminating in service as chair of the Academic Senate during 1991-92. 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. Mid-way through his tenure as President (1972), the California State Colleges (CSC) became The California State Universities and Colleges (CSUC), and our campus became California State University at Los Angeles (the word "at" was later replaced by a comma), an action that greatly pleased him. And for me, she was a life changer. Al Marino praised Joan as a talented and accomplished woman who led with honesty, integrity, and a definitive vision, to whom every girl and woman who ever donned an athletic uniform since the 70s owes a debt. Joan is survived by Jeri and myriad friends and family. For several decades, Gerhard, along with his colleagues, Edward Abood and Irwin Swerdlow, made the study of comparative literature a significant and dynamic part of the Department's achievement and reputation. He completed his formal education in 1963 with a Ph.D. from Caltech. His writing texts are Elements of Technical Report Writing, Plain Style, and Practical Writing in Business and Industry. He had published a number of articles on Heidegger, Kant, and Hobbes. He was president from 1998 to 2000 and historian-archivist from 2002 to 2010. from CSU Fullerton in 1970, and a Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate School in 1975. He also developed and introduced the capstone courses for the undergraduate and graduate programs. Among his activities and projects were the Palisades Fourth of July Parade, visiting the local elementary schools on Veterans Day, and Legion dances. Before his graduate study, he attended a two-year program at the Sorbonne for French teachers from countries other than France. During that span, he received his B.S. He was a champion of human rights in each of his positions. In his 35 years at Cal State LA, he contributed to his department, university academic governance, and local and national professional organizations. It recently came to the attention of the Emeriti Association that Dorothy Mortensen, widow of Donald Mortensen, emeritus professor of education and dean of the former School of Fine and Applied Arts, died on April 22, 2008. When he retired in 1974, Wilkening was the faculty member with the longest tenure at CSLA up to that time. He earned numerous patents in a variety of disciplines. He had lived at a nursing facility in Rancho Bernardo for several years, suffering from Alzheimer's disease. A nationally recognized expert in the areas of minority engineering education and student success models, he founded the Minority Engineering Program (MEP) at Northridge in 1973, one of two major accomplishments that deserve special recognition, and served as its director for 10 years. She was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Born in Hong Kong, George obtained his B.Soc. He joined the Emeriti Association and served as its president in 1983-84. and Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Chicago in 1953 and 1961, re spectively. Following college, George traveled around Europe with close friends from Yale. He was living in Bonn, Germany, where he moved after his retirement from the faculty in 1979. The cause of death was not disclosed. Esther was in Paris when the Germans occupied the city, but through the intervention of a German general was able to escape to Switzerland and eventually returned to the United States. The Emeriti Association received this information from CSU-ERFA, following their notification from PERS. Notable among his contributions were his involvement with the Mayors Committee on Technology Implementation and the preparation of environmental impact reports for the transportation authority. in 1952 and M.A. Four years later, she moved to Eugene to be close to her son Cary, his wife Joan, and her grandson Miles, who have survived her, daughter Shelly having died in the mid-1990s.A memorial service was held for her on January 11, 2003 at the Eugene Unitarian Church. Carol taught in the Department of Secondary Education, where she also served as chair for several terms. He helped every student who contacted him and is said to have never taken a sick day. He received a certificat detudes philosophiques cum maxima laude in 1956. He was a household name across the campus for having served on the Educational Policy Committee, General Education Subcommittee, and Faculty Affairs Subcommittee. The Emeritimes, Winter 2004, EVELYN ELIZABETH (BETTY) DAYTON, wife of Bruce Dayton, emeritus professor of physics, died on December 13, 2003 following a stroke that occurred on December 10. Throughout his tenure at Cal State L.A., he was one of the English Departments most innovative, creative, and successful teachers. He was active in the campus Academic Senate, and served as a member of the National Council of the American Studies Association of Southern California, as well as a term as president of the College English Association of Southern California. She was also the recipient of a federal fellowship to develop a graduate program in special education for teachers of students with learning and emotional handicaps. Pete spent the next 33 years at Cal State LA, where he met his former wife, Helene. He taught general chemistry, quantitative analysis, and physical chemistry, and also consulted for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Lockheed Aircraft Service Co. Lu Elrods Amazing Vocal Feat. Lu enjoyed life and love and considered herself to be a lucky lady, especially at the racetrack. In 1955 the men's and women's physical education programs were merged, and Bud was named chairman of the Department of Physical Education, a post he held until 1969. in history in 1956, he completed his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago in 1960 with a thesis titled The Sage of Montpelier: James Madisons Constitutional and Political Thought, 1817-1836. He left education to become a journalist, and was a reporter and editor for the Petersburg Progress Index and Richmond News Leader . He then became chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, serving from 1977 till 1980 during a period of department growth and continuing curriculum development. He is survived by Helen and their son, Dr. David C. Bright.The Emeritimes, Fall 1995, HARRY K. THRASHER, Emeritus Professor of Education, 1966-1976, died May 6, 1995 after a brief illness. Much of this innovative work was supported by grants. A member of the Guidance (later renamed Counseling) Department in the Division of Education with a specialty in the study of developmental disabilities, he worked closely as well with faculty in the Special Education Department and served as director of the federally funded, campus-based Training Center in Mental Retardation (as the field was called at that time). When asked in which area he wished to work, he said that he would like work as a clerk. He earned a B.S. Because Ben had been ill with the Asian flu, he told the camp owner he did not want to attempt the exhibition, but the man said he could not keep his job unless he performed. was awarded by UCLA in 1976. After the war, he remained in the Naval Reserve for38 years, retiring with the rank of lieutenant commander. The two were founding editors of the journal Latin American Perspectives. Tony's profound influence on the professional development of generations of biochemistry and microbiology students who collaborated with him in the research lab is evidenced by their positions as deans and professors in academia, practitioners in the medical and dental professions, and professionals in the biochemical/biotech industry throughout Southern California. He continued as an assistant coach until 1976, when he was named head coach in place of Jim Williams following Williams' heart attack. His wife Setzuko, a talented piano teacher, and his three daughters, all successful professionals, were his major source of comfort and consolation near the end of his life. Lou had been a translator in Japan following World War II, including Hiroshima. in linguistics from the University of Southern California in 1977 and her M.A. Over the course of his career he published four books, all in collaboration with department colleagues. During the war, physicists were in great demand, and in 1944, he was pulled out of graduate school to serve his country on the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos, New Mexico. Recognizing his promise in this field, the department hired him as an assistant professor before he completed the M.A., which he did in 1957. He transferred to UCLA, where he earned bachelors and masters degrees in psychology, in 1962 and 1965, respectively. Ziskin became a nationally known expert on psychological testimony and wrote a three-volume guide, Coping with Psychiatric and Psychological Testimony , and Brain Damage Claims: Coping with Neuropsychological Evidence . These books became the basis for lectures in the History of Psychology course that he taught for many years. She chaired the University's [then] Department of Elementary Education and had a reputation as an outstanding teacher, speaker, author, and specialist in social psychology and its application to education. His colleagues characterized him as a strong teacher and leader who encouraged good rapport between faculty and administration. The family reached the U.S. and settled in Hartford, Connecticut, where he attended public school and completed his undergraduate education at Trinity College in 1949. in 1976 and a Ph.D. in 1984, both at USC. He resumed his college studies at USC and received a B.A.in 1944. In addition, she served as Grand Marshal for Honors Convocation and Commencement. 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. He was widely known to faculty members, with whom he interacted on many projects. He was much decorated for his valor in World War II, particularly in the Battle of the Bulge, having earned the Purple Heart with bronze stars. Perry Ehlig was known for his encyclopedic knowledge of the geological sciences. She will be remembered by her daughter Stephanie, son-in-law Gilbert, grandson Morgan, siblings Clara and Gomelia, many nieces and nephews, and numerous extended family members and friends. He is survived by two brothers, Andris and Juris Ubans. She grew up in Berkeley and graduated from UC Berkeley with a major in Music. LAFC is helping the department develop a new masters degree program in Sport Operations and Athlete Representation. His was always the calming voice in heated discussions in department meetings. His dream of studying musicology was fulfilled when he was accepted as a student of the infamous musicology professor Gustav Reese, and Bob finished his masters degree in 1952 with a thesis on the keyboard music of Thomas Tallis. A long and difficult struggle followed, coping with the loss of his wife and his familys stability, as well as suffering professionally by his inability to find a job in academia; he was blacklisted. He began a 25-year career at Cal State L.A. in1965, teaching courses in American politics, public policy, and public administration, and served as both department chair and director of public administration programs before he retired. The Emeriti Association was recently notified of the death of Marjorie M. Smith, emerita professor of theatre arts, on July 25, 2000.The Emeritimes, Winter 2019, VIRGINIA (PAT) BEYER, Emerita Professor of Education and Associate Dean, School of Education, 1973-1990, died on January 5, 2019 at the age of 91. degree in 1939 at the University of Tennessee, her M.S. He was active in the American Vocational Association, American Industrial Arts Association. He was commissioned as an ensign before the war's end. Ironically, this normally salutary activity was her undoing, for her death resulted from a lethal reaction to a medication taken for a finger infection caused by the prick of a rose's thorn. On campus, Tom served on committees in the department and at the university level. A graveside service will be held in the spring (2003) at Littlefork, Minnesota, where her ashes will be interred alongside those of her husband Floyd.The Emeritimes, Winter 2003 HAROLD (HAL) CHARNOFSKY. For 64 years, Vernon was a member of Oneonta Congregational Church in South Pasadena, where he was involved in many activities, including music committees. He landed a job with the American Comics Group and made good money writing horror, science fiction, and romance stories. Having been elected to membership in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Thell was active in the campus chapter as a member of its executive committee. He was a mentor and teacher to many business educators in California, and was proud of their involvement in leadership positions at the state and national levels. She was extremely knowledgeable of the entire field of music. Because he was one of those distinguished retirees who never submitted a final curriculum vitae, he was not granted emeritus status. A memorial service was held on January 14, 2017 at the Veterans Memorial Building in Culver City.The Emeritimes, Spring 2017, ROBERT C. HOWARD, Emeritus Professor of Electrical Engineering, 1986-1996, died peacefully on November 9, 2016 at age 93. This approach resulted in a number of publications in such journals as The Southern Humanities Review and Psychological Perspectives . Her funeral was held on September 6, following a mass at St. Bede's.The Emeritimes, Winter 2005, ISABEL NORBY, died on June 26, 2004 at her home on Whidbey Island, Washington, of unspecified causes. In May 2000, the association membership voted to present her with a Certificate of Recognition for "dedicated service to the emeritus faculty in general and the Emeriti Association in particular." They were married the afternoon of graduation day, June 5, 1950, and moved shortly thereafter to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where both enrolled in masters programs at the University of Michigan. He and Jane also continued their many civic activities. She later taught medical-surgical nursing at the University of Iowa and then traveled west to obtain her M.S. 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. Marie-Antoinette came to what was then Los Angeles State College in 1964 as an assistant professor of French and, for a brief time, of German. 9. june 2023. She also was a past president of what then was the Faculty Wives Club. Once settled, Don began a commitment to community service that increased as his other activities waned, first upon his retirement from the military reserve, and again after his retirement from the faculty. in physics (1939). The Montrose Chamber of Commerce awarded him the Volunteer of the Year award in 2004 for outstanding service. He married Mary Agnes Nelson on July 20, 1947. He always said that he loved Los Angeles right from the beginning; he appreciated the diversity of the population, the freedom from the tradition-bound east coast, and the liberal politics. Sax Elliot is survived by his wife Addelaine; daughters Lynda, Farly, and Susan; three grandchildren; and in 1950 and an Ed.D. He was born on October 15, 1919, and earned his B.A. In a biographical sketch, she described, As a teacher, I work at helping students reconstruct cultural images relative to the language structures by which artifacts we study may be understood. 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. Those experiences strongly influenced his social activism in adulthood. Her physical decline was rapid during the last six months of her life; however, she was pain-free and received excellent care. He retired from Cal State L.A. in 1980 after having served on the faculty for 23 years. The Golden Eagles compete as members of the California Collegiate Athletic Association for all 10 varsity sports. degree from the University of Denver in 1956. Gene's first and continuing academic interest was devoted to early American history. Born into a tennis family on October 10, 1929 in Wyandotte, Michigan, she was a serious player from the age of 17. For the first two years of her probationary period at Los Angeles State College, she continued working for UCLA as a consultant in statistics in their Engineering Department, where with A. Roe and G. Wetman, she coauthored two published reports on the use of computer programs to automate teaching methods. Bill and his family resided in Glendale. in 1942, M.S. He was also visiting professor at Hartford Theological Seminary and Princeton University. Funeral services were conducted at Forest Lawn Cemetery on December 27. His writing has ranged from disciplinary journals to newspapers and news magazines, notably The New York Times, Time, and a number of Scandinavian publications. He finished his Ph.D. in 1966 at USC. After many years in the southern environs of California, John and his wife Pam moved to Santa Barbara for their final home. He was a professor of international affairs prior to his first appointment as president of Jacksonville University in 1956, at the age of 34, the youngest university president in the nation at that time. Paul and his wife, Beryl, were ardent travelers until his health began to de-cline several years ago. He was 80 years old. When the war with Japan in the Pacific broke out, he and his family were interned in a prison camp for four years, during which time his education was informal. from Mexico City College in 1948 and served there as an instructor in 1948-49, concurrently studying further at the Escuela Nacional de Antropologia e Historia. He graduated from San Diego High School in 1940, then worked at various jobs in San Diego, briefly attending Pacific University in Oregon. There he was an assistant coach for the freshman football team under Frank Leahy. I had five kids. Isabel was active far beyond her home, volunteering for many civic and political causes. Ken was a consummate professional and, most importantly, an extraordinarily fine human being. Her coursesfrom general education to graduate levelreflect her scholarship in all these areas, as do her many publications, addresses, and consultantships. In 1976, he and Marjorie, who was by then teaching at the University, visited Africa and the Middle East in preparation for Don to add those areas to the coursework he offered. Her sons survive her.The Emeritimes, Winter 2006, MARIS UBANS, Professor of Theatre Arts, 1959-1994, died October 28, 2005 at age 76 from heart and kidney failure. Terry was born on May 23, 1935 to Edwin and Mildred Davis. Helen went on to earn an Ed.D. Several of his colleagues were associated with that same department, and Barry soon followed them there. She worked her way up from guide to docent to cleaning fossils in the lab and digging up new fossils in Tar Pit 91. His funeral was held on March 3, 1996 at Mount Sinai Memorial Park. For a number of years following his retirement from Cal State L.A., Harry taught at San Diego State.The Emeritimes, Spring 1991, ALFRED E. EHRHARDT, Emeritus Professor of English who served as Secretary of the University for ten years before his retirement in 1975, died in early July 1991. ("PETE") OLSEN (Recreation, 1958 1975) died July 8,1994 in Provo, UT, where he was born in 1910, attended high school, and graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. After one class was over, a student came to the front and said, Dr. And, according to his wife Rachel, he may have been the only person on the planet (besides Sondheim) who knew all of the words to all of the songs in Sondheims musical, Companyincluding the ones cut from the show. Teaching at Cal State L.A. for 33 years came first in Stuarts life. In July 1945, Bill became a consultant to the Secretary of War and was appointed special representative to the supreme Commander of the Allied Powers to Japan, following General MacArthur into Tokyo. He was remembered with appreciation and affection at a memorial concert given by former students and colleagues on April 8, 2001, sponsored by Friends of Music. In the early sixties, he was instrumental in the establishment of the new School of Fine and Applied Arts, and he was appointed its associate dean in 1965. Even after he closed the gallery in 2005, he gathered together artists who had shown there for group exhibits in different venues. The Emeritimes, Winter 2018, SCOTT FISHER, former staff member in the sponsored research office and later, the research office in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology, died on July 19, 2017 from pancreatic cancer at the age of 71. Thanks to Marty, many, many kids and families were transformed. Marty is survived by his loving husband Dennis, cousins, loved ones, and numerous friends. Graveside services were held at Resurrection Cemetery in Rosemead on July 3.The Emeritimes, Winter 2018, RONALD H. SILVERMAN, Emeritus Professor of Art, 1955-1988, died peacefully in Pasadena on October 14, 2017. At her funeral service, Alfredo also mentioned that it was her desire to establish a fund to benefit TUE so that it would continue indefinitely. (Ed. The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. And, probably of greatest importance, was his passionate commitment to faculty involvement in university decision-making. Emeritus professor Jos Galvn lauded Rich as the heart and soul of the Early Entrance Program. Faculty member David Olsen stated, His enthusiasm and belief in the program were legendary. Chris Endy offered similar high praise.