Evelyn F. Celander

Background

Celander, Evelyn F. was born on November 4, 1926 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Roy B. and Ona M. (Talbott) Agee.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism, Drake University, 1948. Master of Science in Biochemistry, College Osteopathic Medical Surgery, Des Moines, 1967. Doctor of Science, College Osteopathic Medical Surgery, Des Moines, 1978.

Career

Lab assistant Iowa State Commission Blind, Iowa City, 1948-1952. Research associate University Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, 1952-1961. Instructor, assistant professor College Osteopathic Medical Surgery, Des Moines, 1961-1971.

Associate professor biochemistry University Osteopathic Medical Health Science, since 1971, head biochemistry department, since 1977.

Achievements

• Evelyn F. Celander has been listed as a noteworthy biochemistry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Huntington (Indiana) College, since 1989. Member American Association of University Professors, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Federation Teachers (local president since 1983, state vice president since 1980), New York Academy of Sciences, American Business Women's Association, Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Music, travel, computer applications.

Connections

Married David R. Celander, July 19, 1946 (deceased January 1977). Children: Andrew David (deceased), Daniel Walter, Jeananne Marie.