Background
Blumel, Joseph Carlton was born on March 3, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Joseph F. and Lillian M. (Spinner) Blumel.
Blumel, Joseph Carlton was born on March 3, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Joseph F. and Lillian M. (Spinner) Blumel.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1950. Master of Arts, University Nebraska, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, University Oregon, 1965.
Honorary Doctor of Laws, University Hokkaido, Japan, 1976.
Professor economics, Portland (Oregon) State University, 1968; dean undergraduate studies, associate dean faculty, Portland (Oregon) State University, 1968-1970; vice president academic affairs, Portland (Oregon) State University, 1970-1974; president, Portland (Oregon) State University, 1974-1986; president emeritus, distinguished senior professor, Portland (Oregon) State University, since 1986.
Served with United States Army, 1951-1953. Member Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Priscilla Bryant, June 16, 1961. Children— Christina, Carolyn.