James Raymond Griffith

Background

Griffith, James Raymond was born on October 22, 1937 in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States. Son of Raymond A. and Frances (Taylor) Griffith.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Illinois, 1976; postgraduate, Cornell Univercity, 1977-1980.

Career

Exhibit and graphic designer, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1965-1972; head visual communications, Cornell Univercity College Agriculture, Ithaca, New York, 1972-1981; director information College Agriculture,, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1981-1987; professor communications, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1987-1989; executive director medical alumni association, director medical school publications, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, since 1989. Advisor Ball Seed Company, Watkins Glen, New York, 1976. Consultant Israeli Ministry Agriculture, 1976, National Association School Adminstrs., Washington, 1977, 79, Wis.Edn.

Association Council, 1985, 86, Kendall/Hunt Public Company, 1983-1988, Monarch Food Company, Minnesota, 1988. Communication consultant CIAT, Cali, Colombia, 1980. Member of advisory board educational materials project North Center Region, 1983-1989.

Member agriculture data base committee Grassroots American, 1986-1989, also numerous other consultant and design activities.

Achievements

• James Raymond Griffith has been listed as a noteworthy University official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Advisor publicity committee United Way, 1977. Member National Computer Graphics Association, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Association American Medical Colls., Council Elvehjem Museum Art, Madison Print Club.

Interests

• Avocations: woodblock prints, orchids, jewelry design, railroads.

Connections

Married Barbara Lemke, May 4, 1957;children: Patricia, Carolyn, Julia.

Father:

Raymond A. Griffith

Mother:

Frances (Taylor) Griffith

Spouse:

Barbara Lemke

child:

Carolyn Griffith

child:

Julia Griffith

child:

Patricia Griffith