Gordon A. Haaland

Summary

Gordon Arthur Haaland (April 19, 1940 – October 23, 2017) was an American academic.[1] He was the fifteenth President of the University of New Hampshire from 1984 to 1990, and of Gettysburg College from 1990 to 2004.[2][3] He was an alumnus of Wheaton College and the State University of New York at Buffalo, earning a doctorate degree in social psychology at the latter.[4]

Gordon A. Haaland
15th President of the University of New Hampshire
In office
1984–1990
Preceded byEvelyn Handler
Succeeded byDale F. Nitzschke
12th President of Gettysburg College
In office
1990–2004
Preceded byCharles Etzweiler Glassick
Succeeded byKatherine Haley Will
Personal details
Born
Gordon Arthur Haaland

April 19, 1940
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 23, 2017(2017-10-23) (aged 77)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
SpouseCarol
Childrentwo
Alma materState University of New York at Buffalo
Wheaton College
Occupationpsychologist

Haaland oversaw the establishment of the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space, which dramatically increased research funding to the university.[1]

University of New Hampshire built a residence hall named SERC Hall C In 2007, on October 11, 2013, this hall was renamed to Haaland Hall in his honor.[5]

Gettysburg College built the quarry suites apartment complex in 1999, consisting of four separate apartment style dorms, and named Haaland Hall in his honor.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Passing: Gordon A. Haaland". unh.edu. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  2. ^ Gettysburg, 300 North Washington Street; top, Pennsylvania 17325 717 337 6300 Back to. "Gordon Haaland to retire as Gettysburg College president in 2004". Gettysburg College. Retrieved 29 October 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Brereton, Charles (1 November 1986). New Hampshire notables. Published for the New Hampshire Historical Society by Peter E. Randall Publisher. ISBN 978-0-914339-11-3. Retrieved 29 October 2017 – via Internet Archive. Gordon Arthur Haaland 1940.
  4. ^ "Archives - Philly.com". articles.philly.com. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  5. ^ "Student Residences". University of New Hampshire Library. 11 January 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  6. ^ "Housing Details - Residential Education - Gettysburg.edu". www.gettysburg.edu. Retrieved 2023-11-09.

External links edit

  • University of New Hampshire: Office of the President
  • Full list of University Presidents (including interim Presidents) , University of New Hampshire Library
  • "Guide to the Gordon A. Haaland Papers, 1983-1990", University of New Hampshire Library
  • Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space