John Thomas Thurston

Background

Thurston, John Thomas was born on October 24, 1948 in Lockport, New York, United States. Son of John Henry and Helen Lenore (Shaffert) Mahar.

Education

Bachelor in English and Journalism, Southern Arkansas U., 1971.

Career

Educational affairs writer, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1972-1974; science editor, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1974-1976; news editor, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1976-1977; associate director University New Burs., State University of New York, Buffalo, 1977-1978; director, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1979-1983; associate director public affairs, State University of New York, 1983-1986; staff associate University Rels., State University of New York, Buffalo, 1987-1992; budget and personnel officer department.Univ. Advancement and Development, State University of New York, Buffalo, since 1992. Communications instructor, freelance writer, consultant.

Achievements

• John Thomas Thurston has been listed as a noteworthy University advancement official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Hockey coach, official, youth baseball, basketball and football, president Western New York High School Club, 1983-1985. President Lockport Tigers Youth Hockey Association, since 1996. Member Council Advancement and Support Higher Education, National Association Science Writers, Construction Writers American, Public Rels.

Society American, United States of America Hockey, Professor Com.Western New York.

Connections

Father:

John Henry Mahar

Mother:

Helen Lenore (Shaffert) Mahar