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BIOGRAPHIES - Former President of USC
Dr James Zumberge
A Lasting Legacy
By Meaghan Agnew
USC’s Science Hall has been renamed Zumberge Hall in honor of the late
James Zumberge, the university’s ninth president.
“I am deeply indebted to Dr. James Zumberge for the outstanding
legacy he left at USC. The momentum the university enjoys today is
a testament to his exceptional leadership, impeccable integrity and
impressive achievements,” said President Steven B. Sample, who dedicated
the hall during a brief ceremony Nov. 11.
Zumberge’s widow, Marilyn, was in attendance, along with three of the
couple’s four children. Sample honored her past and present contributions
to the university.
“Marilyn Zumberge was USC’s consummate first lady, and Jim’s confidante
and counselor,” Sample said. “Today she remains dedicated to the
university through her participation in numerous alumnae and support
organizations.”
Zumberge succeeded John Hubbard as president in 1980, the year of USC’s
centennial anniversary. During his tenure, USC raised more than $640
million and attracted more than $700 million in sponsored research. He
retired in 1991.
Upon his retirement, the Faculty Research and Innovation Fund, originally
established by Zumberge in 1983 to enhance faculty research within the
university, was renamed the James H. Zumberge Research and Innovation Fund.
Zumberge earned his bachelor’s degree and a Ph.D. in geology from the
University of Minnesota. He was an instructor and professor of geology
at the University of Michigan from 1950 to 1962 before beginning his
educational administrative career.
He served as founding president of Grand Valley College in Michigan
from 1962 to 1968; was dean of the College of Earth Sciences at the
University of Arizona from 1968 to 1972; and served as chancellor at
the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 1972 to 1975.
Prior to USC, he was president of Southern Methodist University from
1975 to 1980.
Zumberge, who died in 1992, was the author of 10 books, including the
1963 educational text “The Elements of Geology.”
A consummate adventurer, Zumberge made frequent voyages to Antarctica
and was one of the continent’s earliest environmental advocates. He
held several national appointments in conjunction with his research,
including chair of the Antarctic Research Commission from 1984 to 1987.
Two namesake regions on the continent honor his legacy: Cape Zumberge,
Antarctica, so named in 1960, and Zumberge Coast, Antarctica, named in
1986.
Source:
USC News - Nov 24, 2003
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