Biography Thomas Chamberlin, a native of Matoon, Illinois, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Beloit College and his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the University of Michigan. He earned an additional doctorate from the University of Wisconsin and received honorary doctorates form Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and the University of Toronto. …
Biography Kathryn F. “Kay” Clarenbach was one of the foremost leaders of the 20th century women’s movement in the United States. Raised in Sparta, Wisconsin, she earned her academic degrees in political science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison (B.A., 1941; M.A., 1942; Ph.D., 1946). In 1946, she married Henry Clarenbach and they had three children. …
Biography In 1927—1928 Llewellyn R. Cole impact started when he spent the year as House Fellow in Gregory House at Tripp Hall. Here the young medical student—leader, counselor, and friend—forwarded the social and intellectual health of Gregory residents. Cole earned both his degrees from University of Wisconsin – Madison (B.A. 1926 and M.D. 1929). He …
Biography Charles Dean Cool had a deep and abiding interest in teaching and people. This greatly beloved teacher of French and Spanish was a faculty member of the University of Wisconsin – Madison for 41 years, from 1905 to 1946, and his skill, humor, and understanding endeared him to the entire University community. Professor Cool …
Biography Helen Dawe began her accomplished career of service as a nursery school teacher and assistant in Parent Education in with a Ph. D. from the State University of Iowa. She came to the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1941 as an Assistant Professor in the School of Home Economics, Home Management, Family Resources and Consumer …
Biography Samuel Fallows, a native of Pendleton, England, graduated valedictorian of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Class of 1859. He earned his Master of Arts degree from Wisconsin and his Doctor of Divinity from Lawrence University. He was later presented with honorary doctorates from Wisconsin and Marietta College. Fallows spent 16 years as a minister for …
Biography David Frankenburger was born in Lawrence, Pennnsylvania and received his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and law degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was an attorney for eight years in Milwaukee before returning to Madison to teach at the University of Wisconsin. Frankenburger taught military tactics for two years and oratory and rhetoric for 28 years …
Biography Stephan Gilman, a native of Jacksonville, Illinois, received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his doctorate from Franklin College. He taught commercial law and business administration at the University of Wisconsin- Madison for 27 years and served as a special lecturer at Columbia, New York University, the University of California, and …
Biography Hamerstrom was an author, conservationist and wildlife biologist. She is known for her study of prairie chickens and raptors, notably pinpointing the type of habitat needed by prairie chickens in order to maintain their presence in Wisconsin. Born Frances Flint in 1907 in Boston and she was interested in ornithology from a young age. …
Biography Flora May Hanning was a Professor of Home Economics for 20 years at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. A native of Evansville, Indiana, she received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Evansville College. In 1954, Evansville College awarded Hanning an honorary doctorate. Hanning later earned her Master’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin–Madison …