Background
Eriksen, John George was born on August 14, 1918 in Minneapolis. Son of N. Henry and Caroline (Hagen) Eriksen.
Eriksen, John George was born on August 14, 1918 in Minneapolis. Son of N. Henry and Caroline (Hagen) Eriksen.
Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota, 1942. Master of Arts, University Minnesota, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1957.
Certificate, University Iowa, 1944. Certificate, University Marburg, Germany, 1948.
Teaching assistant, then instructor political science, University of Minnesota, 1947-1948, 49-50, 50-51; member of faculty, U. Oklahoma, 1951-1968; professor political science, U. Oklahoma, 1965-1968; associate dean College Arts and Science, U. Oklahoma, 1954-1966; director honors, U. Oklahoma, 1963-1964; director, U. Munich Center, 1963-1968; director international programs, U. Munich Center, 1967-1968; dean College Arts and Sciences, Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, 1968-1981; dean emeritus, Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, since 1983; professor political science, Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, 1968-1981; provost, Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, 1981-1983; trustee, professor emeritus, Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, since 1985. Director planning and research Radio Liberty division Radio Free Europe Radio Station Liberty, Munich, 1984-1986. Deputy director Radio Liberty, 1986-1988.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member American Political Science Association, American Association Advancement Slavic Studies.
Married Anne Laurette Duenbostle, May 1, 1948. 1 son, Mark John.