Eustasio Fernandez

Background

Fernandez, Eustasio was born on December 11, 1919 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Eustasio and Carmen (Aguera) Fernandez.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Florida, 1941; Master of Arts in Education, U. Maryland., 1947; Master of Arts, Middlebury College, 1950; Doctor en Letras, National U. Mexico, 1960.

Career

Instructor Spanish, U. Tampa, 1951-1952; assistant professor, U. Tampa, 1952-1960; associate professor, U. Tampa, 1960-1964; professor modern languages, U. Tampa, 1964-1987; acting chairman modern language Department, University Tampa, 1958-1960; chairman, U. Tampa, 1960-1985. Spanish language consultant legal and engineering firms, public officials Florida education representative Florida-Colombia Alliance, 1965-1975. Chairman Tampa-Barranquilla (Colombia) Sister City Committee, 1970-1975.

Achievements

• Eustasio Fernandez has been listed as a noteworthy Spanish educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Spanish Lyric Theatre, 1981-1985. Served with Military Intelligence Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member American Association of University Professors, Modern Language Association, American Association Teachers Spanish and Portuguese, South Atlantic Modern Language Association, Tampa World Trade Council (board directors), Golden Spartan Society, Theta Chi, Phi Delta Kappa.

Connections

Married Athena Lozos, December 3, 1950. Children— Christopher Tasio, Alexandra Athena.

Father:

Eustasio Fernandez

Mother:

Carmen (Aguera) Fernandez

Spouse:

Athena Lozos