Background
Cohen, Sheldon Hersh was born on May 21, 1934 in Milwaukee. Son of Louis and Tabitha (Kaiser) Cohen.
university official chemistry educator
Cohen, Sheldon Hersh was born on May 21, 1934 in Milwaukee. Son of Louis and Tabitha (Kaiser) Cohen.
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, University Kansas, 1962.
Assistant professor of chemistry, Washburn U., Topeka, 1960-1965; associate professor, Washburn U., Topeka, 1965-1967; professor, Washburn U., Topeka, since 1967; department chairman, Washburn U., Topeka, 1967-1982; provost, vice president, Washburn U., Topeka, 1982-1984; executive director planning, Washburn U., Topeka, since 1991.
Board of directors American Red Cross, Topeka, 1982-1984. Member of advisory board Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka, 1980-1984. Member American Chemical Society, Kansas Wildflower Association (director) since 1984, president 1987-1991), Phi Lambda Upsilon (national editor 1972-1981, national secretary 1981-1987, national president 1987-1991), Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Virginia D. Yeatts, August 22, 1962. Children— Alexander P., William E., Gerald Y.