George Christensen

He served in the Army of the US, 1943-44. Graduated from Curtis High School, Staten Island, New York, 1942. He held academic positions at : Cornell University, Instructor in Veterinary Anatomy, 1949-1953, Iowa State University, Associate professor, Veterinary Anatomy, 1953-58, Professor and Head, Dept. of Veterinary Anatomy, Purdue U, 1958-1963, Dean, College of Vet Medicine, ISU, 1963-1965, Executive Director for International Affairs, ISU, 1987-89, Vice President for Academic Affairs, U of Alaska, 1989-1992. Distinguished professor of Veterinary Medicine Emeritus, ISU, 1987 to present. Co-author of major textbook on mammalian anatomy and numerous papers in professional journals on anatomical sciences, higher education and international education. He has held professional offices including President-elect of the North Central Assoc. of College and Schools, Chair of the American Veterinary Medical Association's Council on Education, member of both the Executive Committee and Senate of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges. He married Janeth M. Reid in 1947 who passed away in 1997. He has four children and eight grandchildren.