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Mark is a 1975 St. Cloud State graduate.

George Karvel was a real estate agent and faculty member at St. Cloud State University, who served as one of the founders of the Minnesota Chair in Real Estate program. Karvel served as the original head of the program between 1981 and 1986, after which that role was assumed by his colleague Steven Mooney. In addition to his work at SCSU, Karvel also regularly appeared as a guest on WCCO’s Sunday morning news broadcasts to offer advice about his profession, and also managed a personal advice column called “Karvel’s Corner,” where he provided responses to questions about economic and financial matters mailed in by his readers.

The Gamma Pi chapter of honorary teachers fraternity Kappa Delta Pi was established at St. Cloud State on April 23, 1932. [Chronicle, April 22, 1932, p. 1]

Doug Birk’s involvement with Cass county began around 1979, conducting field surveys and surface collections at Gull Lake in connection with wastewater treatment projects. Elden Johnson previously identified sites in the Gull lake area in the 1970s and Birk identified more sites from 1982 to 1984 with Northland Archaeological Services. Birk conducted surveys for sites that were disturbed by road construction, including a 1979 survey of areas around Brockway Lake. There currently are 301 known precontact or early contact (Dakota) Native American archaeological sites in Cass county. An additional 217 sites are located within the Chippewa National Forest, nearly all of which were occupied during the Woodland Period.

The modern-day Camp Ripley takes its name from an early frontier army post called Fort Ripley that operated from 1848 to 1878. This post was the result of a treaty with the Winnebago tribe. It was located on the west side of the Mississippi River, just below the mouth of the Nokasippi River.

Doug Birk first began surveys at Camp Ripley in 1986 with Kolleen Kralick and Jeff Tollefson, completing his final report in 1988. The surveys were authorized by the Corps of Engineers as part of a program to assist the Army National Guard in preparing a Historic Preservation Plan. Further surveys were conducted by other archaeologists during the years of 1990 to 1995 including Rebecca Otto and Virginia Gnabasik that cite Birk’s previous work at the camp.

Doug Birk’s investigations of mounds in Minnesota began in the 1970s but was renewed in the early 1980s when he and Elden Johnson became interested in new, non-destructive methods of studying mounds. Birk continued work on mounds throughout the 1990s and beyond with many other colleagues. Areas with mounds covered by this series include Cass, Morrison, LeSueur, Aitkin, Carlton, Koochiching, St. Louis, Itasca and Crow Wing Counties; Mississippi Headwaters; Pillager Gap; Pine River; Mille Lacs; Various lakes such as Gull, Leech, Cross, Norway and Rice; Also Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

Information Services was created in 1959. Its mission was to disseminate information of generaml interest about St. Cloud State to students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and the interested public. Unit duties were expanded in 1997 to include publications and other external communication, such as marketing.

1959-7/1987: Information Services (1)

7/1987-9/1997: Public Relations and Publications (2)

9/1997-2011+: University Communications (3)

Heads of this unit include:

1959-8/1986: (Howard) Ray Rowland, Director (1)

8/1986-1/1987: Sue Mackert, Director (acting) (4)

1/1987-9/1996: Angelo Gentile, Director (5)

9/1996-2/1997: Marsha Shoemaker, Director (acting) (6)

2/1997-2/2000: E. Barry Wegener, Director of Marketing and Communications (7)

2000-2001: Greg Czerwinski, Director of Marketing and Communications (8)

2001-2003: Lisa Foss, Director of Marketing and Communications (interim) (9)

2003-2004: Lisa Foss, Director of Marketing and Communications (10)

2004-2005: Lisa Foss, Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communication (11)

7/2005-2011+: Loren Boone, Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communication (12)

St. Cloud chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) was founded in 1960 and is still active on campus today in 2022. The goal of this male social fraternity is "to aid college men in mental, moral, and social development." They are currently the longest standing fraternity at St. Cloud State.

The Saint Cloud branch of the American Association of University Women, A.A.U.W., was formed in 1922 with an original membership of thirty-one. It has been in continuous operation since then and now (1975) numbers slightly over 200 members.

The club is comprised of St. Cloud area women who have graduated from A.A.U.W. approved colleges and universities throughout the world.

Through it programs and activities the club has delved into countless fields during its 53 years. Here is a sampling of topics covered: The Role of Women as Makers of History; Is Palestine to be Restored to the Jew?; American Lyricists; The Subconscious; Modern Music and Art; Drama; New Science as Related; Portraits of Minnesota Pioneer Women; Law and Child; Education; International Relations; Portraits of Minnesota Pioneer Women; Law and Citizen. All these and many more have been researched and discussed by the club.

In December of 1922 the group started its first venture in raising money to establish an annual scholarship fund to assist deserving students. The fund has been a continuous project for the club.

In 1924, the organization began to form into special interest groups and committees with the first being; The Pre-School Group for Mothers of Elementary Age Children. Other groups soon followed: International Relations Group (October, 1926); The Music and Drama Group (October, 1928); The Literature and Writing Group (September, 1934); The Art Group (October, 1934); The Education Committee (1934); The Consumers Problems Group (September, 1936); The Status of Women Committee (1939); and, The Fellowship Committee. All these groups and committees research their particular area and make reports to the club as a whole.

In 1925, the St. Cloud branch joined the new State Organization and voted to follow its constitution. Miss Pape Quayle was delegate to the first state convention in St. Paul in 1925. In May 1929, the St. Cloud Club sent its first representative to the National Convention in New Orleans; Miss Ethel Graves.

The club, through the years, has also done work and raised money for charitable organizations and social welfare campaigns. Year after year, the club has worked and given generously to such things as the Red Cross, Easter Seals, CARE, SPAN, Save the Children Federation, Christmas Seals, and the like. Although National Headquarters urged the local clubs not to give as a whole, individual works and donations are still give.

The SCSU Survey began in 1980 by faculty member Steve Frank. He conducted surveys in conjunction with the Political Science classes he was teaching. The center grew and included other St. Cloud State faculty. The primary mission of SCSU Survey is to serve the academic community and various clients through its commitment to high quality survey research and to provide education and experientl opportunities to researchers and students.

The center conducts statewide surveys that focus on issues such as election races, currents events, and other important topics. It also conducts a yearly survey of St. Cloud State students as well as contract with entities outside of the university.

The American Association of University Professors began in 1915, to “advance academic freedom and shared governance, to define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education, and to ensure higher education’s contribution to the common good.” The Minnesota Chapter of the AAUP serves as a representation for faculty across the state.

The A.W.S. dates back to 1925 when Dean of Women, Beth Porter Garvey, organized the Women's Council to act as a medium between administration and the women of the college. The Women's Council joined with the Men's Council to form the Student Council during the 1931-1932 school year. In June 1932 a new organization, the Women's Self-Government Association (W.S.G.A.) was formed. Its purpose was to create a sense of unity and fellowship amongst women. The A.W.S. also promoted high standards of college life regarding studying, living quarters, dress, social activities, etc. They changed their name to "Associated Women Students" in 1947.  The A.W.S. is listed in the 1972-1973 student handbook as a student governing agency, but is no longer listed in the 1973-1974 student handbook.

The purpose of the Camera Kraft Club was to teach the fundamentals of photography and to develop an appreciation of nature and art. The first mention of the club was in the 1923 Talahi yearbook while the last mention was in the 1954 Talahi yearbook.

Chi Sigma Chi was an honorary fraternity for industrial arts majors and minors. The fraternity organized on campus in the winter of 1948. The purpose of the fraternity was to develop professional spirit, fellowship, and a better understanding of the opportunities and problems of industrial arts teachers in an industrial democracy. One of the notable activities the club sponsored was evening industrial hobby classes for adults. The last mention of Chi Sigma Chi was September 1978 in the Chronicle.

There are mentions of "Chi Sigma Chi" in the Chronicle prior to 1948, however the Chronicle notes this version of Chi Sigma Chi is "completely divorced" from its name sake.

The student-run Chronicle has been published continuously since 1924 at St. Cloud State.

Chairpersons:

1963-1970: Calvin Gower

1971-1976: John Massmann

1976-1982: David Overy

1982-1986: Richard Lewis

1986-1992: Edward Pluth

1992-1994; David Overy

1994-1997: Meredith Medler

1997-2001: Don Hofsommer

2002-2011: Peter Nayenga

2011-2018: Betsy Glade

2018-2020: Robert Galler

2020-: Maureen O'Brien (interim)

The SCSU Photo Club was a student social organization active from sometime in the 1970s into the 1990s. The organization's purpose was to further interest in photography among the students, faculty and alumni of the University. In addition, the organization provided educational opportunities to improve and support the photographic abilities of its members.

The Department of Teacher Developement was established in 1979 which combined the departments of Elementary Education (ELED), Secondary Education (SEED), and Student Teaching (EDT). Teacher Development prepares teachers who will create humane, culturally responsive and activity-centered learning environments, These environments serves the needs of all students in preparing informed productive, engaged citizens for a changing and diverse world.

The Women’s Center was established in late fall of 1989.

Directors:

Jane Olsen: 10/1989-6/2022
Rebecca Kotz :7/2022-6/2023 (interim)
Heather Brown: 7/2023-

1942 St. Cloud State graduate

LR&TS staff member

Retired SCSU faculty member

Communication Studies faculty member

Retired SCSU Music faculty member

St. Cloud State acting president from 1943 to 1947 as well as History faculty member.

Born on August 31, 1933, Kenneth Cox graduated from East Stroudsburg University in 1955 with a B.S. degree in health and physical education. He later received his Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction. Cox served in the U.S. military from 1955 to 1956. In 1956 Summer games in Melbourne, Australia, he was part of the U.S. Olympic wrestling team.

Cox coached wrestling for 25 years, four of which were spent at St. Cloud State. Ken Cox coached the SCSU wrestling team from 1963 through 1967. During his St. Cloud State career, Cox coached the Olympic-bound Hazewinkel twins, Dave and Jim, accompanying them to their 1964 Olympic Trial in New York City. Cox saw the completion of Halenbeck Hall in 1965 and hosted the NAIA championships there in 1966. Throughout his entire coaching career, Cox coached 16 NAIA All-Americans, three Olympians, eight national champions, and numerous NCAA All-Americans. He passed away on February 5, 2022 at the age of 88.

Andrew A. Brown was born in Norway in 1841. Brown served in the U.S. Civil War from 1861 to 1863, achieving the rank of Captain. He married his wife Christine and had five children: Anna, Fenna, Ida, Flora, Albert. Andrew served in the Minnesota state Senate for District 39 from 1879 to 1881. He and his family resided in Alexandria, Minnesota until 1909, when they moved to the State of Washington. Andrew died in 1912 and his wife in 1938.

Henry M. Harren was born in Albany, Minnesota in 1922. He attended the University of Idaho and St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, and then served in World War II. After his military service he was an editor and publisher in Albany, Minnesota. He served in the Minnesota state Senate from 1955-1961 and 1963-1969. During his years in office, he served on a number of Senate committee, among them being: Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs (chairman, 1969-1970); Elections and Reapportionment; Game and Fish; Labor; Rules and Legislative Expense; Finance; Public Welfare; and Agriculture. He also served on the Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Resource Commission (MORCC) and was appointed as its first chairman. Harren was married and had six children.

Melvin J. Miller was born May 19, 1919. He served in the United States Army Air force from 1943 to 1946 during World War II. In 1950, Miller married his wife Anne and in 1953, they moved from North Dakota to Minnesota. The Millers had six sons and seven daughters. Melvin Miller was active in various committees: Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Knights of Columbus, and Farmers Union. Miller was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1972 to 1974. He was elected to serve a second term, from 1974 to 1976. At age 55, only days after election to his second term, Miller died from a heart attack on November 15, 1974.

James Pehler was born on February 23, 1942 and is a graduate of St. Cloud State College (B.S. and M.A.). He was elected to the Minnesota State Legislature from 1973-1990. He served as a Representative from District 17B from 1973-1980 and served as Senator for District 17 from 1981-1990. Pehler also served on the faculty at St. Cloud State University as coordinator of television services. Although concerned with all areas of legislature, he was part of various committees concerned with: crime prevention and corrections, city government, education, labor-management relations, and taxes. He lived in the St. Cloud, Minnesota, area.

Hjalmar Petersen, former Minnesta governor, Minnesota lieutenant-governor, Minnesota state Representative, Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner, and Publisher, was born in Denmark, January 2, 1890. The family came to Chicago in 1891, then moved to Tyler, Minnesota. There at the age of 14, Hjalmar started his career in the newspaper and publishing business. He was employed in several places, including: Milwaukee and Wisconsin (where he was married in August 1914). That same year the Petersens moved to Askov, Minnesota, and that September Hjalmar started publishing his own newspaper, the Askov American, which he was to own and publish for the next fifty years.

Five children were born to the Petersens, four dying in infancy. His first wife died in 1930, just a few months before he was elected Minnesota state representative for the 56th district. He was re-elected in 1932. On June 28, 1934, Hjalmar married Medora B. Grandprey at Owatonna. They had one daughter. In 1934 he was elected lieutenant-governor, and at the death of Governor Floyd B. 0lson in 1936, Hjalmar Petersen became the 23rd governor of the state of Minnesota.

As chairman of the House Tax Committee in 1933, he was instrumental in drawing up Minnesota’s first income tax law, the funds dedicated to education. While serving as governor, he called a special session to enact the unemployment insurance law. In 1938 Hjalmar Petersen was elected to the Railroad and Warehouse Commission where he served until 1943. He was elected again to the Railroad and Warehouse Commission on the DFL ticket in 1954 and 1960. His term ended in 1966 and he then retired from public life.

He and Mrs. Petersen were returning from a vacation trip when he was stricken with a heart attack and died at the home of friends in Columbus, Ohio on March 29, 1968, at the age of 78. Surviving him were his wife, two daughters, and five grandchildren.

Retired SCSU faculty member

Glen Sherwood was born May 7, 1934, in Tracy, Minnesota. He was married to Joann in 1955, they had two sons. He attended the University of North Dakota, where he received a Bachelor of Philosophy in History and Natural Science in 1956. He then attended Utah State University in 1959, where he received a Master of Science, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Wildlife Biology in 1966.

Glen Sherwood was an outdoor writer, realtor, lay preacher, and a Representative of District 4B. He worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 1962-1970. He was a member of the Audubon Society, Wildlife Society, and Wilderness Society. He has received the American Motor Conservation Award in 1970 and the North Dakota Conservationist of the Year in 1969.

As a representative, he was a three-term DFLer from 1972-1976. In 1978, he switched to the Independent-Republican Party. Sherwood served as a representative from 1973-1982.  He has served on various committees: Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice, Education, Environment and Natural Resources, Agriculture, Government Operations, and Transportation. Later, he ran unsuccessfully for the Independent Republican Party endorsement for the gubernatorial nomination in 1982.

St. Cloud State faculty member

Claudia Meier Volk was a Minnesota House Representative of District 18A for the years 1975-1976. She was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL). She lived in Rice, Minnesota until she married, thus the change in name from Claudia Meier to Claudia Meier Volk. She moved to Ray, North Dakota with her husband Martin Volk. She resigned from her political office sometime in 1976.

While serving as a legislator, she served on the Agriculture, Health and Welfare, and Judiciary Committees. She showed interest in issues concerning school aid, family planning, and equal rights.

She was born in North Dakota in 1948 and later moved to Minnesota. She graduated from Osseo High School, attended the College of St. Scholastica, and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. in Nursing. She then became a registered nurse and became politically involved. Some of the positions she held include: Benton Co. Chairperson, Vice-President Little Rock Lake Improvement Association, member of Rice Sportsman's Club, and a member of the Minnesota Nurses Association.

Reverend David Litchard Kiehle was born on February 7, 1837, in Dansville, New York. Kiehle spent much his early life and education in New York. Here he graduated from the Albany State Normal School in 1856, He later graduated from Hamilton University in 1864 and the Union Theological Seminary in 1865. At the end of his studies, Kiehle relocated to Minnesota where he served as a pastor in Preston. He married Mary Gilman on July 16, 1863, raised they four children together: Ada, Louise, Frederick, and Florence.

Following Kiehle’s relocation to Minnesota, he began an active role in reforming the state’s educational system. Between 1869 and 1902, Kiehle served in a variety of roles as an educator, including the county superintendent of schools in Fillmore County, St. Cloud State’s second president (1875-1881), Minnesota state superintendent of public instruction, and as the Professor of Pedagogy at the University of Minnesota, among other positions. In each of these positions, he introduced reforms to existing educational systems, including developing summer training schools for elementary teachers, spearheading the establishment of the University of Minnesota’s School of Agriculture at Crookston, and providing the first graduate-level education for teachers in Minnesota. Likewise, Kiehle also wrote extensively and published several pieces of scholarly literature concerning public education, perhaps most notably including his book History of Education in Minnesota (1903).

Kiehle passed away in Portland, Oregon on April 5, 1918, at the age of 81 and buried in River View Cemetery there.

In honor of his work in Minnesota, St. Cloud State named its (now former) library after Kiehle in 1952. On today’s University of Minnesota – Crookston campus, the Kiehle Building serves as home to many campus units.

Harry Sinclair Lewis, known to his friends as “Red,” was a prolific American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. Main Street, published in 1920, is Lewis’ best known work.

Born in Sauk Centre, Minnesota on February 7, 1885, to Edwin and Emma Lewis, Lewis had two older brothers, Fred and Claude.

At Yale University where Lewis received a degree from in 1908, Lewis published in the Yale Literary Magazine, the Courant, and the Record. This began a long career of writing novels, plays, and short stories.

Lewis turned down the Pulitzer Prize in literature in 1926, but accepted the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1930.

Lewis was married twice: Grace from 1914 to 1925. They had a son, Wells, who was born in 1917. In 1944, Wells died in combat in France during World War II.

In 1928, Lewis married Dorothy Thompson, a well-known journalist. They had one son, Michael, who was born in 1930. They divorced in 1942. Lewis never remarried.

Lewis died in Rome, Italy on January 10, 1951. His cremated remains were interred in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.