Herbert John Hopen

Background

Hopen, Herbert John was born on January 7, 1934 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Alfred and Amelia (Sveum) Hopen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1956; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1962.

Career

Assistant professor, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1962-1964; professor, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1965-1985; professor, acting head, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1983-1985; professor horticulture, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1985-1997; professor emeritus, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1997; department chairman horticulture, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1985-1991.

Achievements

• Herbert John Hopen has been listed as a noteworthy Horticulture educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society for Horticultural Science, Weed Science Society American, North Control Weed Science Society, Ygdrasil, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, gardening.

Connections

Married Joanne C. Emmel, September 12, 1959. Children: Timothy, Rachel.

Father:

Alfred Hopen

Mother:

Amelia (Sveum) Hopen

Spouse:

Joanne C. Emmel

child:

Timothy Hopen

child:

Rachel Hopen