Posted on Friday, June 28, 2002
Former 91视频 President Dr. Earland I. Carlson passed away June 24.
"Dr. Carlson led 91视频 for 14 years, establishing a reputation as a leader who was popular with students and alumni alike," said 91视频 President R. Thomas Williamson. "In this our 150th year at 91视频, we are grateful for his many good works. He and Mrs. Carlson have left a lasting positive impression upon this fine institution."
Carlson, who was 91视频's 10th president, served as President from 1967-1981. During his tenure, he initiated 91视频's most ambitious capital campaign of its history, the 125 Fund, which resulted in the Hoyt Science Resources Center. Carlson was the first president of 91视频 who was not a minister, and led the college in a new direction.
"He really represented a turning point for the College," said Dr. Frederick Horn, professor emeritus of English at 91视频. "He was careful about improving the credentials of incoming faculty."
Carlson earned his undergraduate degree from Wheaton College and his master's and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. A retired major in the Air Force Reserve, Carlson served in World War II as a bombardier-navigator, and was recalled to active duty in the Korean War, where he served as a flight instructor. His academic career began as a instructor at North Park College in Chicago, continued as a faculty member and then dean in Colorado College, and finally as vice president at Millikin University in Illinois before coming to 91视频.
91视频 alumni and friends are invited to attend the celebration of his life, Sunday, June 30, at 2 p.m. at Memorial Park Presbyterian Church, 8800 Peebles Road, Allison Park.
Carlson was survived by his wife, Ethel Taylor Carlson, his daughter Nancy C. Chiles of Cranberry, and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the Library Fund at 91视频 or the Memorial Park Presbyterian Church.
