Background
Kennick, William Elmer was born on May 28, 1923 in Lebanon, Illinois, United States. Son of Samuel Arthur and Dorothy (Campbell) Kennick.
Kennick, William Elmer was born on May 28, 1923 in Lebanon, Illinois, United States. Son of Samuel Arthur and Dorothy (Campbell) Kennick.
Bachelor of Arts, Oberlin College, 1945; Master of Arts (honorary), Ahmherst College, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell Univercity, 1952.
Instructor philosophy, Oberlin College, 1947-1948; Instructor philosophy, Boston University, 1950-1951; member of faculty, Oberlin College, 1951-1956; assistant professor philosophy, head department, Oberlin College, 1953-1956; member of faculty, Amherst College, since 1956; professor philosophy, Amherst College, since 1962; G. Henry Whitcomb professor philosophy, Amherst College, since 1976; William F. Kenan, Junior professor, Amherst College, 1978-1980; acting dean of faculty, Amherst College, 1980; director, Amherst Inn Corporation, 1980-1989. Member commission on institutions higher education New England Association Schools and Colls., 1973-1976, Chairman of the Board, since 1976.
Trustee Amherst Academy, since 1974. Served with Medical Corps Army of the United States, 1946-1947. Member American Philosophical Association, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Anna Perkins Howes, June 25, 1949. Children: Christopher Campbell, Justin Howes, Sylvia Bowditch.