Background
Schur, Leon Milton was born on January 11, 1923 in Milwaukee. Son of Ben and Bertha (Stein) Schur.
Schur, Leon Milton was born on January 11, 1923 in Milwaukee. Son of Ben and Bertha (Stein) Schur.
Student, University Wisconsin, 1941-1943; student, Dartmouth, 1943-1944; Bachelor of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1955.
From instructor to professor economics, Louisiana State University, 1954-1964; professor economics, director Center Economics Education, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1964-1995; acting chancellor, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1979-1980; department chairman economics, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1987-1992. Visiting professor Tulane University, 1961, University of Wisconsin, 1962. Director University National Bank., Wisconsin Council Economics Education, since 1964.
Bernard F. Sliger chair economic education Florida State University, 1989-1996. Director Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics and Technology, 1978-1990. From seaman to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.
Member American Economic Association, American Finance Association, American Association University Professors, Wisconsin Economic Association (president 1975-1977), Phi Eta Sigma, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Edith Laiken, September 4, 1949. Children– Julie Miriam, Claudia Laiken, Amy Ruth.