John Stehn Music Fine professor and music educator, excellent band director. He set Ihe standard for the department's future success. Robert E. Lauinger ('61) Newberg, Oregon John Jarnes Sociology A dignified gentleman who tried to teach his students to think. observe the world around them and formulate valid conclusions. Casey Tyler ('68) Honolulu, Hawaii George Kovic Foreign Languages The late Dr. Kovic was an exceptional foreign language instructor, between his pinstriped "Mafia" suit and his "imaginary" machine gun. Ma,), Brock ('76) Seattle, Washington Judah Biennan English He took his students into new and revolutionary fields. He caused us to broaden our minds with a truer and sharper look at the world, politics, literature - and thus ourselves. Here was a Renaissance man; his mind delved in all things and found them wonderful. Georgia Marsh ('58) Portland, Oregon Victor Phelps Education Here was a professor who assured me that I would not be the only "oldie" in the class and that he would expect just as much of me as of any young student. Dr. Phelps was a friend. He not only supported me in my initial insecurity, but mel my grade school boy al home to help him develop more outside interests than baseball. Carmelita Myers Way ('68 MST) Tigard, Oregon Vaughn Albertson Mathematics One fall afternoon in 1946, Mr. Albertson stated to the class that anyone entering the mathematical or other fields would be well rewarded if he went ahead and learned the multiplication table up to the twenty-fives rather than stopping with the twelves... I took Prof. Albertson up on the suggestion and on innumerable occasions the past forty years, I have greatly benefited in many different ways. A. H. Hoffmeister Gresham, Oregon Larry Price Geography He combines Midwestern work ethic, Alaska sourdough hardiness, his own good humor, love of learning, appreciation of natural beauty, and quick, broad mind (to make a) fine classroom professor and an excellent field instructor... His lectures, reading lists and tests were f ! O ~ ~ ~ : ~ a f ~ r ~ l I h ; t ~ ~ ~ ~ o ~ ~ t ~ ~ n o ~ e of his courses to pick up some easy Geography credits and had left muttering to themselves. He never used a curve to balance out his test scores but nearly every set of scores fell out in a perfect belL Mike liHle (,82) Portland, Oregon Michael Hollister English How was it that at the conclusion of each of his courses (American Fiction, Hawthorne... l. I always found that the framework of knowledge and materials Dr. Hollister had imparted throughout the term had brought me to that point of discovery called "education"? I still don't have the answer, but the experience lent a certain significance to my university career. I welcome this opportunity to express my appreciation to Dr. Hollister for his time, patience and expertise in matters of subject and academic counseling. Mary Lynn Oordens) Fisher ('74) Sacramento, California years of great teaching What makes a professor memorable? Judging by the comments of the alumn; who wrote to us about their favorite professors, there are a few qualities that stand out. Students seem to remember professors who have a sense of humor, take a personal interest in their students, convey enthusiasm, and have a broad perspective on their disciplines. Apparently, remembering a favorite professor is a very personal and individual matter, too. We were struck by the fact that no professor was mentioned {\.v;ce by our alumni correspondenC5. There's been a lot of great teaching during the 40-year history of Portland State, only some of which is described here. As we solute the following professors, we also remember many more whose favorite students did not write in. We thank the alumni who shared their memories with us. There was a great deal of thought and effort put into-the letters we received, and we hope our writers will understand thaI some of their thoughts had to be condensed or omitted because of limited spilce. Michael Reardon History His mastery of European Intellectual History made rising at 6 a.m. to make his 8 o'clock class at Neuberger an event I would not consider missing. During his 5 0 ~ m i n u t e presentation, Dr. Reardon would verbally ask two or three questions at different times on reading that we students should have completed. These occasional queries created a considerable amount of competition amongst a few of us and I recall having to buy my share o( the doughnuts after class. Stephen E. Short ('70 BS, '71 MA) Coquille, Oregon Don Hellison Health and P.E. He exemplifies what it is a physical educator should be: enthusiastic. patient, disciplined. high expectations and physically fit. He inspires individuals to be the best they can be. This includes motivating high ethical standards, and commitment to community and leadership. But most of all, he really seems to care. Pamella E. Goode ('85 MST) Linfield College, Portland Campus Gavin Bjork Mathematics Not only was Dr. Bjork an excellent instructor who gave complete explanations, but he also was able to call me by name, and I appreciated that. Being in Dr. Bjork's classes was always an enjoyable learning experience. lanet Dob')' ('71) Canyonville, Oregon Ben Padrow Speech Communication Without doubt. PSU had a superior educator in Or. Ben Padrow. (His) communication and public service serve as an inspiration. As my career has progressed, I have been able to directly relate many of his and the Speech Department's class sessions to real life situations in local government. Each of us may have pondered at one time or another those who influenced us most or who in our personal development and experience we regard most highly. Ben Padrow is in my top three. Keith L. Cubic ('70) Douglas County Planning Dept., Roseburg, Oregon Leonard Kimbrell Art It was a joy to go to his class (or he was always so well-prepared and 50 interested - and interesting... I am often reminded of some particular fact, idea or statement he made. His sense of humor was superb and we often laughed. He was most helpful with explanations and questions but maintained discipline and decorum at all times. Marian B. Greulich ('60) lake Oswego, Oregon Charles M. White History Most stimulating ~ looked forward to his classes. His enthusiasm made me decide to major in history and to start travel ing. A superb instructor among excellent instructors. Dreadful tests. Sherlee Ray 1'61) Portland, Oregon Robert English Speech Communication Creative, serious, intelligent and always having a mischievous twinkle in his eye. Dr. English taught many of us during the late '60s and early '70s to see the real world, oUlside our rose-colored glasses. Or. English, I thank you for taking the time to care about your students and now you too can share in our futures and successes. Eric G. Egland ('72) General Foods Corporation White Plains, New York John Wirtz Biology He taught a subject that I had very little interest in and made it interesting and fun! He kept you alert; you adually wanted to learn about a flower's sex life. Sally Braich (,6B) Portland, Oregon Henry Croes Foreign Languages My favorite professor was Henry "Heinz" Croes, who taught the German language to hardheads like me. He really cared thaI his students got it evidenced by personal interviews, oral examinations, and an open warm approach. I learned enough from him 10 communicate with my German cousins and to research my genealogy to 1245 A.D. in Deutschland. He was the best! Charles R. Mundorlf 1'71) Wasilla, Alaska More f a " o r ; t ~ professors on page 13 PSU Perspective, Fall 1986 I fJCe 9
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