George William Woodyard

Background

Woodyard, George William was born on November 18, 1934 in Charleston, Illinois, United States. Son of Alfred Lincoln and Iva (Hanna) Woodyard.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Eastern Illinois U., 1954; Master of Arts, New Mexico State University, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1966.

Career

Instructor, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1961-1963; instructor, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1965-1966; professor Spanish, U. Kansas, Lawrence, since 1966; associate vice-chancellor, U. Kansas, Lawrence dean international studies, U. Kansas, Lawrence.

Achievements

• George William Woodyard has been listed as a noteworthy Dean, international studies educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Dramatists in Revolt: The New Latin American Theater.

Membership

Chairman board directors Kansas International, Lawrence, 1989-1991. With United States Army, 1957-1959. Member Rotary International.

Interests

• Avocation: sailing.

Connections

Married Eleanor Aileen Tendick, July31, 1960. Children: Shana Loise, Lance William, Devon Wayne, Kenda Aileen.

Father:

Alfred Lincoln Woodyard

Mother:

Iva (Hanna) Woodyard

Spouse:

Eleanor Aileen Tendick

child:

Shana Loise Woodyard

child:

Devon Wayne Woodyard

child:

Kenda Aileen Woodyard

child:

Lance William Woodyard