William Eugene Oden

Background

Oden, William Eugene was born on February 26, 1923 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Carroll Elmer and Lonas Elizabeth (Humphrey) Oden.

Education

Bachelor, University Oklahoma, 1946. Master of Arts, University Oklahoma, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University, 1957.

Career

Professor political science, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, since 1948; director Center at Junction, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, 1972-1974; associate dean, Graduate School, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, 1978-1983; secretary, treasurer, Stop-Lok of Midland, Texas, 1990.

Achievements

• William Eugene Oden has been listed as a noteworthy political science educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • The Texas Political System. 1971. dj

Membership

Board of directors Guadalupe Community Center. Board of vestry St. Christopher's Episcopal Church. Trustee University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, since 1988.

Member Rocky Mountain Social Science Association (board directors), Western Social Science Association (president).

Interests

• Avocations: fishing, golf.

Connections

Married Francis Xen Harris, June 17, 1950. Children: David, Barbara Xen, Sarah.

Father:

Carroll Elmer Oden

Mother:

Lonas Elizabeth (Humphrey) Oden

Spouse:

Francis Xen Harris

child:

Barbara Xen Oden

child:

David Oden

child:

Sarah Oden