Sister George Aquin O'Connor

Background

O'Connor, Sister George Aquin was born on March 5, 1921 in Astoria, New York, United States. Daughter of George M. and Joana T. (Loughlin) O'C.

Education

Bachelor, Hunter College, 1943. Master of Arts, Catholic University America, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy (National Institute of Mental Health fellow), New York University, 1964.

Doctor of Laws Manhattan College, 1983. Doctor of Pedagogy (honorary), Dowling College, 1997. Doctor of Humane Letters, St. Francis College, 1997.

Doctor of Humane Letters, St. Joseph's College, 1997.

Career

Member faculty St. Joseph's College, Brooklyn, 1946—1997, professor sociology & anthropology, 1966—1997, chairman social science department, 1966-1969, president, 1969-1997, president emeritus, 1997—2007. Fellow African Studies Association, American Anthropological Association. Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (director 1973-1997), Alpha Kappa Delta, Delta Epsilon Sigma.

Achievements

• Sister George Aquin O"Connor has been listed as a noteworthy academic administrator, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

George M. O'C.

Mother:

Joana T. (Loughlin) O'C.