George Alexander Harrower

Background

Harrower, George Alexander was born on May 15, 1924 in Flesherton, Ontario, Canada. Son of Joseph and Edith Winnifred (McCann) Harrower.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics, U. Western Ontario, London, 1949; Master of Science in Physics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1952.

Career

Professor physics, Queen's U., Kingston, Ontario, Canada, 1955-1978; dean Faculty Arts and Science, Queen's U., 1964-1969; vice principal, Queen's U., 1969-1976; president, Lakehead U., Thunder Bay, Ontario, 1978-1984; professor physics, Lakehead U., 1984-1989; retired, Lakehead U., 1989.

Achievements

• George Alexander Harrower has been listed as a noteworthy Physics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Royal Canadian Air Force, 1943-1945. Member International Astronomical Union, Canada Astronomical Society.

Connections

Married Judith Lynne Bollman, September 19, 1969 (divorced 1986). Children— Timothy, Lisa, David, Kardi, Mark.

Father:

Joseph Harrower

Mother:

Edith Winnifred (McCann) Harrower

Spouse:

Judith Lynne Bollman