Fred Emil Lukermann Jr. (December 9, 1921 – September 1, 2009) was an American geographer. He was born in Minneapolis and attended the University of Minnesota, the university at which he later led a successful career.[1] In honor of Lukermann's contributions to the state of Minnesota, Governor Rudy Perpich named the day September 18, 1989 "Fred E. Lukermann Day".[2]
Lukermann was born on December 9, 1921, in Minneapolis, Minnesota; he attended Roosevelt High School, and lived at the same address until he left for college. When he first joined the University of Minnesota, he intended to become a teacher, but became interested in geography and began coursework in it around his sophomore year.[3] Lukermann took time off of school to serve in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II, and received a B.S. (1948), an M.A. (1950), and a Ph.D. (1997) once returning to university.[4]
Lukermann joined the faculty of the University of Minnesota's geography department in the early 1950s, and helped the program rise to national prominence while serving as department chair.[5] From 1978 until his 1989 retirement, Lukermman served as dean of the university's College of Liberal Arts.[6] His wife, Barbara Lukermann, died in 2009, preceding Fred in death. The two were residents of Falcon Heights, Minnesota.[1][7] At the time of his death, Fred had advised 21 Ph.D. students.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b See "Fred Emil Lukermann Jr." in:
- Pioneer Press. September 6, 2009, via Legacy.com
- Star Tribune. September 6, 2009, via Legacy.com
- ^ Perpich, Rudy. "Proclamation: Fred E. Lukermann Day" (PDF). Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ Chambers, Clarke A. (September 16, 1984). "Interview with Fred Lukermann". hdl:11299/49916. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Adams, John S. "Ralph Hall Brown Day 2010" (PDF). Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ "Necrology: Fred E. Lukermann". AAG Newsletter. 44 (10): 17. November 2009. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ "Former CLA dean dies at 87". The Minnesota Daily. September 4, 2009. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ "Barbara L. Lukermann". Pioneer Press (Twin Cities). March 28, 2009. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
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