Background
Sohmer, Bernard was born on July 16, 1929 in New York City. Son of Sol and Florence (Schonfeld) Sohmer.
Sohmer, Bernard was born on July 16, 1929 in New York City. Son of Sol and Florence (Schonfeld) Sohmer.
Bachelor, New York University, 1949. Master of Science, New York University, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1958.
Lecturer City College of New York, New York City, 1952—1957. Assistant professor New York University, 1957—1958. Faculty City College of New York, 1958—2005, professor mathematics, 1969—2005, professor emeritus, since 2005.
Founding member SEEK program City College of New York, New York City, 1964, dean students, 1969—1972, vice president student affairs, 1972—1975, chairman faculty senate, 1977—1979, New York City, 1985—1991, New York City, 2002—2003, chairman liberal arts and science faculty council, 1979—1985, ombudsman, 1991—1998, New York City, 2002—2003. Trustee PSC-CUNY Welfare Fund, 1982—1997. President Hillel, 1988—2001.
Secretary University Faculty Senate City University of New York, New York City, 1992—1994, vice chair, 1994—1998, chair, 1998—2002, ex officio board trustees, 1998—2002.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association of University Professors (president City College of New York chapter 1966-1967, secretary 1977-1978), American Mathematics Society, Mathematics Association American (president elect New York Metropolitan section 1989-1990, president 1992-1993, past president 1993-1994, governor 1996-1998), Professional Staff Congress (chair City College of New York chapter 1993-1996, executive council 1997-2000).
Married Margot Rosette, July 27, 1952. Children: Emily Sohmer Tai, Olivia Sohmer Rosenbaum.