Roger Adams Gafke

Background

Gafke, Roger Adams was born on October 24, 1939 in Watertown, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Loren Albert and Frances Adelaide (Rogers) Gafke.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism, U. Missouri, 1961; Master of Arts in Political Science, U. Missouri, 1962.

Career

City editor, Metro East Journal, East St. Louis, Illinois, 1967; news director, WIBV-AM, Belleville, Illinois, 1965-1968; member of faculty, U. Missouri, Columbia, since 1968; broadcast chairman, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1980-1982, 95-; associate dean journalism, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1982-1984; vice chancellor for development and alumni relations, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1984-1994. News editor National Public Radio, Washington, 1978. Executive director National Accrediting Council on Journalism, 1982-1985.

Achievements

• Roger Adams Gafke has been listed as a noteworthy University official by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • A history of public school education in Columbia

Membership

President Boone County 4H Foundation, Columbia, 1986-1990. First lieutenant United States Air Force, 1962-1965. Member Council Advancement Education, Columbia Chamber of Commerce of C.

Interests

• Avocations: dog training, photography.

Connections

Married Annabella Clark, September 2, 1961. Children: Marcia Adams, Clark Alan.

Father:

Loren Albert Gafke

Mother:

Frances Adelaide (Rogers) Gafke

Spouse:

Annabella Clark

child:

Clark Alan Gafke

child:

Marcia Adams Gafke