Background
Collins, Michael John was born on July 18, 1944 in Minneapolis. Son of Aloysius Edward and Aileen Louise Collins.
Collins, Michael John was born on July 18, 1944 in Minneapolis. Son of Aloysius Edward and Aileen Louise Collins.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, St. John's U., 1966; Doctor of Philosophy in Inorganic Chemistry, University of Minnesota, 1971.
Instructor, North Hennepin Community College, Minneapolis, 1971-1972; assistant professor, Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, 1972-1974; assistant professor, St. John's U., Collegeville, Minnesota, 1974-1976; professor, department chairman chemistry, Viterbo College, La Crosse, Wisconsin, since 1976. Visiting professor University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1984. Consultant Northern Engraving Corporation, Sparta, Wisconsin, since 1987.
Member American Chemical Society (secretary 1983-1984, chair La Crosse section 1990-1991), Midwest Association Chemistry Teachers in Liberal Arts (executive county 1985-1988).
Married Mary Jane Ahrens, December 26, 1966 (divorced 1983). Children: Jeffrey Michael, Brian Michael. Married Mary Alice Cummins, December 15, 1984.