Background
Linson, Robert Edward was born on December 10, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of William Albert and Anne Charlotte (Karstedt) Linson.
university administrator emeritus
Linson, Robert Edward was born on December 10, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of William Albert and Anne Charlotte (Karstedt) Linson.
Bachelor of Science, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1947. Master of Science, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1948. Doctor of Education, University Denver, 1957.
Principal, acting superintendent, Jonesboro (Indiana) public schools, 1948-1949; prin, J.C. Knight School, Jonesboro, 1949-1950, 51-52; prin, Spiceland (Indiana) public schools, 1952-1955; director alumni relations, Ball State Teachers College, Muncie, 1955-1975; executive director alumni and development, Ball State University, Muncie, 1975-1980; vice president university relations, Ball State University, 1980-1987; vice president university relations emeritus, Ball State University, since 1987. Consultant in field.
Board of directors Planned Parenthood of East Control Indiana, 1988-1991, United Way of Delaware County, Muncie, 1982-1986, Muncie Young Men’s Christian Association, 1980-1984. Member task force on governmental relations United Way of Indiana, Indianapolis, 1985-1991. Founder Council Advancement and Support of Education, 1974.
Board directors Indiana BasketballHall of Fame. With United States Air Force, 1943-1946, 50-51. Member American Alumni Council (Chairman, Board Of Directors 1972-1973), Sagamore of the Wabash, Rotary.
Married Nancy Sue Hughes, June 6, 1948. Children: Cynthia, Lawrence, LuAnn.