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WELLS, Herman was born on June 7, 1902 in Jamestown, Indiana, United States. Son of Joseph Granville and Anna Bernice (nee Halting) Wells.
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In this absorbing autobiography, Herman B Wells, the legendary former president of Indiana University, recalls his small-town boyhood, the strong influence of his parents, his pioneering work with Indiana banks during the Great Depression, and his connection with IU, which began as a student when the still provincial school had fewer than 3,000 students. At the end of his 25-year tenure as president, IU was a university with an international reputation and a student body that would soon exceed 30,000. Both lighthearted and serious, Wells’s reflections describe in welcome detail how he approached the job, his observations on administration, his thoughts on academic freedom and tenure, his approach to student and alumni relations, and his views on the role of the university as a cultural center. Being Lucky is a nourishing brew of the memories, advice, wit, and wisdom of a remarkable man.
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WELLS, Herman was born on June 7, 1902 in Jamestown, Indiana, United States. Son of Joseph Granville and Anna Bernice (nee Halting) Wells.
Student, University Illinois, 1921. Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1924. AM, Indiana University, 1927.
Postgraduate, University Wisconsin, 1928. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Wisconsin, 1946. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Indiana University, 1962.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Butler University. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Rose Polytechnic Institute. Doctor of Laws (honorary), DePauw University, 1939.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Wabash College, 1942. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Earlham, 1948. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Valparaiso University, 1953.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Miami University. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Tri-State College, 1959. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Louisville, 1961.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Franklin College. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Anderson College, 1962. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Ball State Teachers College.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Washington University, 1963. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Notre Dame. Doctor of Laws (honorary), St. Joseph's College.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), University California. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Indiana State College, 1964. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Drury College, 1968.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Columbia, 1969. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Chicago Circle Campus University Illinois, 1973. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Howard University, 1976.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), University South Carolina, 1980. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Doctor of Humane Letters, 1963. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Marian College, 1970.
Doctorate in education (honorary), College Education, Bangkok, 1968.
Assistant cashier First National Bank, Lebanon, Indiana, 1924-1926. Assistant department economics University Wisconsin, 1927-1928. Field secretary Indiana Bankers Association, 1928-1931.
Secretary, research director Study Commission for Indiana Finance Institutions, 1931-1933. Instructor economics Indiana University, 1930-1933, assistant professor, 1933-1935, professor administration school business administration, 1935-1972, dean school business administration, 1935-1937, acting president, 1937-1938, president, 1938-1962, university chancellor, 1962-2000, interim president, 1968. Supervisor division of banks and trust companies, division of research and statistics Indiana Department Finance Institutions, 1933-1935.
Secretary Commission for Indiana Finance Institutions, 1933-1936. Chairman Indiana University Foundation, 1937-1962, 69-72, vice chairman, since 1975, president, 1962-1969, chairman executive committee, from 1969. Chairman Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, 1940-1971.
Board directors Indiana Bell Telephone Сompany, Chemed Corporation, Lilly Endowment, Inc. Special adviser on Liberated Areas, United States Department State, 1944. Consultant United States delegation San Francisco Conference for American Council on Education, 1945.
Member Allied Missions for Observation Greek elections, rank of Minister, 1946. Adviser on cultural affairs to military governor United States Zone, Germany, 1947-1948. Delegate 12th General Assembly of United Nations, 1957.
Adviser Ministry Education, Pakistan, 1959. Head United States delegation Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Preparatory Commission on University Problems, Bangkok, 1960. Member United Nations committee experts to review activities and organization United Nations Secretariat, 1960-1961, National Citizen's Commission International Cooperation, Committee Economic Development, 1958-1961.
Chairman legislature's consultant higher education State New York, 1963-1964. Member President's Committee United States Soviet Trade Relations, 1965. Member review committee on Haile Sellassie I University, Addis Ababa, 1966-1975.
Member president's Special Committee on Overseas Volunteer Activities, 1967. Member National Commission on United States-China Relations, 1969. Technical advisory board Milbank Memorial Fund, 1973-1978.
Ex-president National Association State Universities, State University Association. Executive committee American Council on Education (chairman council), 1944-1945. Member 1st board regents American Savings & Loan Institute Graduate School Savings and Loan.
Trustee Education and World Affairs, 1963-1971, chairman, 1963-1970. Trustee Howard University, 1956-1975, American University at Cairo, 1957-1975, Indiana Institute of Technology (emeritus), Earlham College (honorary), Carnegie Foundation for Advancement Teaching, 1941-1962. Former member advisory council American School of Madrid.
Member national committee on government finance Brookings Institution. Board visitors Tulane University. Chairman Aerospace Research Applications Center, Indiana University, 1962-1972.
National board directors Goodwill Industries American, 1962-1969. Board directors James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association (honorary chairman), Sigma Nu Educational Foundation, since 1946, Arthur R. Metz Foundation (vice president), Learning Resources Institute, 1959-1965, Council on Library Resources, Historic Landmarks Foundation Indiana, since 1974. Chairman advisory committee Academy in Public Service, 1976-1983.
Founder, active member Indiana Academy, since 1971.
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(Being Lucky: Reminiscences and Reflections - IPS [ Being ...)
When anybody starts to follow the way of Jesus, it means to share his relationship with God as Father.
The diversity of religious expressions is guaranteed by the separation of church and state. However, church and state should interact in different social and political fields for the benefit of the whole society.
Anyone may appear in hardship and poverty. Never give up in pursuit of happiness and one day you will find yourself in the right place, where God gives the sense of joy and assurances you are looking for.
Fellow International College Dentists (honorary), American College Dentists (honorary), American Academy Arts and Sciences. Member National Education Association (ex. president division higher education), American Association of University Professors, American Philosophical Society, American Association School Administrators, Royal Society Art London (Benjamin Franklin fellow), American Economic Association, International Association Universities (vice president 1955-1960), American Research Institute for Arts (chairman board 1975-1977), National Commission on Humanities (vice chairman 1964-1965), Indiana Academy Social Sciences (past president), Indiana Society of Chicago, Indiana Society Pioneers, Indiana History Society (director since 1968), Indiana Teachers Association, Mortar Board, Blue Key, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Mu Alpha, Kappa Delta Pi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Alpha Kappa Psi, Kappa Kappa Psi, Sigma Nu (regent 1968-1970). Clubs: Mason (33 degree), Kiwanian (honorary), Rotarian (honorary), Athenaeum.
Columbia (Indianapolis), Athletic (Indianapolis). Century Association (New York City), University (New York City). University (Chicago).
Cosmos (Washington).