Irving Herman Buchen

Background

Buchen, Irving Herman was born on September 6, 1930 in New York City. Son of Morris Buchen and Lucille Hochberg.

Education

Bachelor, New York University, 1955. Master of Arts, New York University, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University, 1960.

Career

Instructor Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1956. From instructor to professor Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, New Jersey, 1960-1979, chairman English department, 1974-1979, director division future, 1977-1979. Dean school humanities California State University, 1979-1984.

Vice chancellor University Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1984-1987. President Westfield (Massachusetts) State College, 1987-1988. Exchange professor University Southern California, Los Angeles, 1969.

Consultant thematic studies John Jay College, New York City, 1975-1977. Research associate steering committee American Association State Colleges and Universities, Washington, 1983. Vice president then president California Council Fine Arts Deans, 1983-1985.

Achievements

• Irving Herman Buchen has been listed as a noteworthy university administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute for Foreign Study (board academy advisors). Lodges: Rotary.

Connections

Married Devy Barnett. Children: Nedda, ShelliRae, Shael, David, Jessica, Elan.

Father:

Morris Buchen

Mother:

Lucille Hochberg

Spouse:

Devy Barnett

child:

Nedda Buchen

child:

David Buchen

child:

ShelliRae Buchen

child:

Jessica Buchen

child:

Elan Buchen

child:

Shael Buchen