During World War II, he was a naval intelligence officer. For many years, he hosted students on campus as part of the Mentally Gifted Minors program. Fondly remembered for her charm, tact, and bright conversation, Marie was also a teacher and scholar with high standards, and was devoted to literary excellence. While at UCLA, she was the second woman to become president of the Speech Communication Association. Her distinguished career began as a host and teacher of preschool children on the famed television show, Romper Room. In 1969, after having taught part-time at the university level for several years, he accepted a position at Cal State L.A. as professor, from which he retired in 1989. In 1990, Tom was the first faculty member at a public university to receive the American Chemical Society Award for Research at an Undergraduate Institution, sponsored by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. His service towards the students of EEP is measured not only in his 20-plus years as director, but in the legacy of stories and students he leaves behind. According to another former student, Rich was a champion for all kids who felt like outcasts or socially awkward because of their quirks or personalities. And another recalled, I owe a lot of who I am to EEP and Dr. Maddox. Joe is survived by his wife Christine and son Lakin.The Emeritimes, Spring 2014, MICHAEL LOUIS WAPNER, Professor of Psychology, 1968-2009, and chair from 1985 to 1994, died on December 1, 2011 at the age of 75. He will always be remembered for his professionalism in scientific research and teaching, dynamic personality, positive energy, and willingness to lend assistance to students and colleagues alike. Cheryl Miller has resigned as CEO of AutoNation Inc. following a three-month medical leave, while the auto retail giant has extended Mike Jackson's contract to lead the company through April 12, 2022. degrees (1963) at USC. Concurrently, his community interests were reflected in his membership on the Hermosa Beach School Board, and he did additional volunteer work with mentally handicapped children. There he became affiliated with the Cowles Commission. He was a voracious reader, often reading three books at a timeone in each room. Thell was instrumental in organizing the Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) at Cal State L.A., which brought working law enforcement professionals to this campus for relevant coursework. degrees in music from Pacific Lutheran University, Scott spent 20 years teaching, first music and then in an elementary classroom before he began working in the sponsored research field in the 1990s, first at Cal State LA, and then at CSU Dominguez Hills, UCLA, and UC Irvine. But especially memorable were the many trips they took to visit her family in Switzerland. Bill was born on October 8, 1924 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He served as chair of the Department of Educational Foundations from 1973 to 1979, retired in 1980, and moved back up to the Bay Area with his wife Dorothea, a nurse. He established a scholarship for the best undergraduate student in Philosophy. He was a member of the Southwest Youth Symphony Orchestra for several years, as a percussionist, and served as its manager for many years afterward. His logic and ethics led to his election to chair the Senate. He chaired the Academic Senate in 1980-81, after serving as vice chair for two years and secretary of the Executive Committee. Cheryl is related to Richard L Watkins . He was fully involved in campus life as the faculty adviser of the Golden Key Honor Society and president of the California Faculty Association, and he was instrumental in the establishment of and support for the Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities. His initial appointment at Cal State L.A. was as professor and department chair. degree in education from the University of Minnesota in 1942. Jesse graduated from Wasco High School and married his high school sweetheart, Nelda Ellenwood. It remained in print for over a decade and was translated into Japanese. The 32 years of that career were marked by strong friendships as well as academic achievement.The Emeritimes, Spring 2003, GEORGE W. WILLOTT, Professor of Recreation, 1950-1977. In January 1993, Virginia was rewarded for her efforts with an invitation to President Bill Clintons inaugural ball. In 1978-79, he directed the Study Abroad Program in Aix-en-Provence, France. degree in statistics. Mona came to Cal State L.A. first as a part-time teacher in the Department of Music and then went on to a full-time position in which role she taught voice and gave opera workshops. Terry served on the University General Education Task Force in the early 1980s that crafted the original general education program. He taught art history at Cal State L.A. from 1968 to 1988. He amassed a large collection of artifacts, many of which are displayed in the glass display cases that he acquired and placed outside the Center in King Hall. Whenever her books were used here, she donated those royalties to the Department. In addition to teaching a variety of theory classes, Tom was the department expert on British and Canadian politics. degree from the University of Arizona in 1954 and an M.A. In addition to these teaching and publishing activities, Mary was involved in several professional organizations: the Speech Communication Association of America; California Speech, Language, and Hearing Association; and the American Cleft Palate Association. And in 1965, he was the Chief of the party representing the Department of Health, Education and Welfare in Pakistan. She then attended Stanford University, completing an M.A. In research, he mentored a dozen undergraduates, five master's students, and one postdoctoral associate. He taught at the University of New Mexico, San Diego State University, the University of Southern California, and Cal State L.A., joining the faculty in 1961 and rising through the ranks from assistant to full professor. 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. Al retired from full-time teaching in1984, but continued teaching part-time until1995. With the late Fred Shroyer (English, 1950-1975), he coauthored a popular textbook titled Types of Drama . According to his family, Ron faced many struggles in life and won them with hard work, determination, and perseverance. 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. His confidence did not prevail. Cathy was recovering from cancer when she had a heart attack. from St. Mary-of- the -Woods College in Indiana, after which she organized and directed plays throughout the United States with a traveling theater company. He served over a four-year period during which time he rose from private to lieutenant colonel. Much appreciated by her students and faculty colleagues, Gigi was a recipient of the 1991-92 Outstanding Professor Award. Throughout the 1970s, his support for emeriti issues increased, and he was the dominant figure in the establishment of the Emeriti Association at Cal State L.A. 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. He then taught part-time each year in the early retirement program until the late 1980s. Through her publications, she represented the University in an exemplary way, both locally and nationally. He grew up in Manitowoc, joined the Coast Guard, attended college at the University of Idaho, and taught and coached in northern California. He was highly intelligent, serious, and capable . Living in Los Angeles helped him understand how rich and exciting the world could be. thesis committees. He was named an emeritus professor in 1985. He was technical director and department chair at Cal State L.A., but is most lovingly remembered as director of highly professional musicals and operas. Lloyd was born on February 9, 1918 in Oakland, California. He was preceded in death by two sons: Donald Laird Willott and Joseph Robert Willott, and one brother-in-law, Vic Bohacek.The Emeritimes, Spring 2003, DAVID NUMRICH, lifetime partner of Dorothy Gang and brother of Carol Numrich, died on January 9, 2003 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Rosalind, their daughter Roslyn, a sister, and a brother. He was the author of innumerable journal articles and invited addresses. She was also a four-time Kodak All-American and finished her career owning virtually every school record, including career scoring (3,018 points), scoring average (22.3 points per game), career rebounds (1,534), total field goals (1,159) and total free throws made (700). Ken retired from the Cal State L.A. faculty at the end of 1986. Eugene Kopp, the first dean of the engineering school at Cal State L.A., noted that Ram was internally motivated. He did not need incentives of money, power, or prestige. He was also editor of 15 books on the relationship between biological sciences and society. He participated in five international contests in which the Masters won gold medals. Alice devoted her knowledge and energies as president and chairman of the board of Escalon from the 1950s to the1970s. (1961) and Ph.D. (1964) degrees at the Catholic University of America. He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering faculty in September 1960 after a long and distinguished career in industry. He spent the next year, 1970-71, as the deputy state university dean, instructional programs, in the California State University Chancellor's Office. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Marta and Wally Newberry of Shingle Springs, California; four grandchildren; one sister, Rita Bohacek of Manitowoc; and one special niece, Susan Resch, of Whitelaw. They traveled frequently, mostly in California, during later years. He was a member of the MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) program advisory board and frequently served as a judge during Engineers Week contests. Between 1950 and 1956, Patti was the music supervisor for the Whittier Unified School District. For several years, they were the only academics from the United States to travel to the island. In 1996, he was honored by the Executive Committee of the American Accounting Association, which, in its special fall issue of Accounting Education News, awarded him a life membership in recognition of his long-term service to that organization. He suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and retired at the end of 2003. He also studied harp and watercolor painting, and read widely, including French literature. He joined the School of Education faculty in 1990 and retired in 2014.The Emeritimes, Winter 2020, DELOS HARWILL (DEL) KELLY. At that time, the faculty included former fellow Cornell graduate students and now professors of physics Ross ThompsonRichard Feynmans first Ph.D. studentand Donald Hudson, the department chair. She was active in music education circles in Southern California. She also maintained all her long-standing friendships, and George's life membership in the Emeriti Association passed on to her. She was also a dedicated member of the Emeriti Association for which, in spite of her many other commitments, she served a term on the Membership Committee. While at American University and the Legislative Reference Service, he wrote many reports on various Asian issues for members and committees of Congress. After discontinuing kidney dialysis, he died peacefully in his sleep. He played many lead roles there as an undergraduate and later at UCLA, where he received an M.A. Moving with Trixie to California in fall 1949, Del was appointed as a part-time instructor in Cal State L.A.'s Division of Education, with a specialization in remedial reading, and was promoted to a full-time position on the faculty in spring 1950. Dr. Cappa earned his bachelor's degree at Central Washington State College in 1937, a master's degree at the University of Washington in 1945, and a Ph.D. in Education from UC Berkeley in 1953. He rallied then and raised hopes of those around him, but he declined so rapidly on October 28 that there was little time to alert his friends and colleagues.