Margareta Bergelin O'Connell

Background

O'Connell, Margareta Bergelin was born on August 19, 1945 in Stockholm. Daughter of Sven-Eggert Sune and Greta (Haglund) Bergelin. came to the United States, 1969.

Education

Master of Arts, U. Stockholm, 1967; diploma, Institute Teacher Education, Stockholm, 1968; Master of Arts, Illinois State University, 1970; Doctor of Education, Illinois State University, 1987.

Career

Teaching assistant, Illinois State University, Normal, 1969-1970; instructor in French, Illinois State University, Normal, 1970-1972, 79-84; graduate assistant, doctoral intern office international studies, Illinois State University, Normal, 1984-1986; coordinator study abroad programs, Illinois State University, Normal, 1986-1996; director Office of Study Abroad, U. Kansas, Lawrence, since 1996. Speaker in field.

Achievements

• Margareta Bergelin O"Connell has been listed as a noteworthy Study abroad programs administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association for Foreign Student Advisers: Association International Educators (regional representative 1990-1993), Council for International Ednl. Exch., Institute International Education, University Women's Association.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, cross-cultural activities.

Connections

Children: Sharon, Heather, Sylvia.

Father:

Sven-Eggert Sune Bergelin

Mother:

Greta (Haglund) Bergelin

child:

Heather O'Connell

child:

Sharon O'Connell

child:

Sylvia O'Connell