Background
Fink, Hermann Alexander was born on October 19, 1929 in Birkenfeld, Germany. Son of Heinrich and Hedwig (Ludwig) Fink.
Fink, Hermann Alexander was born on October 19, 1929 in Birkenfeld, Germany. Son of Heinrich and Hedwig (Ludwig) Fink.
Graduate, University Saarland, Saarbrucken, Germany, 1961. Diploma in Translation, University Saarland, Saarbrucken, Germany, 1962. Master of Arts, Illinois State University, Normal, 1964.
Doctor of Philosophy, Johann Guttenberg University, Mainz, Germany, 1968.
Instructor Volkshochschule Birkenfeld, Germany, 1956-1961. Teacher Secondary School, Sulzbach, Germany, 1961-1962. Assistant professor Texas Technology University, Lubbock, 1962-1963, Eureka (Illinois) College, 1963-1964.
Lecturer University Saarland, Saarbruecken, Germany, 1964-1966. Head department modern languages Kettler Kolleg, Mainz, Germany, 1965-1972. Assistant professor Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, 1970-1971.
Professor University Paderborn, Paderborn, Germany, 1972-1993, Technology University, Freiberg, Germany, since 1993, academy director Language Center Germany, since 1993. Visiting professor Bethany (West Virginia) College, 1976-1977, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1983-1984, 88-89. Curriculum consultant State of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, 1966-1972.
Distinguished professor University St. Thomas, St. Paul, 1991. Adjunct professor International Business School, Lippstadt, since 1991.
Member Society German-American Studies, S&L Association (board directors), Alumni Association Business Administration (honorary), Delta Phi Alpha.
Married Marlene Maerker, May 17, 1956. Children: Vibeke, Christian.