Background
Welke, James William was born on June 20, 1936 in Peru, Indiana, United States. Son of Herman W. and Mary Martha (Bowers) Welke.
Welke, James William was born on June 20, 1936 in Peru, Indiana, United States. Son of Herman W. and Mary Martha (Bowers) Welke.
Student, University Iowa, 1959. Bachelor, Indiana University, 1962. Master of Arts, Indiana University, 1964.
Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University, 1967.
Teaching associate department telecommunications Indiana University, Bloomington, 1964-1966. Professor, head department journalism and telecommunications University Wyoming, Laramie, 1966-1986. Director University Central Florida, Orlando, 1986-1993, professor School Communications, since 1986.
Board directors Station WUCF-FM, Orlando, 1986-1993. Director Florida Screenwriters' Competition, 1992.
Member St. Luke's School Board, 1992-1995, chair, 1994. Member St. Luke's board directors, 1994-1995. Member Film Council of Florida Economic Development Commission, 1992-1994.
Member Broadcast Education Association (board directors 1973-1975, Service award 1975, National History award 1977), Florida Institute Film Education (board directors 1991-1994), Popular Culture Association, International Association History Radio and television Film.
Married Ruth A. Orthwein. Children: David M., Kent W.