Jill Beck

Jill Beck
15th President of Lawrence University
In office
July 2004 – July 2013
Succeeded byMark Burstein
Personal details
Born1949 (age 76–77)
Alma materClark University (BA)
McGill University (MA)
City University of New York (PhD)

Jill Beck (born 1949) is an American dancer, scholar, administrator and educator. She served as the 15th president of Lawrence University from July 2004 to 2013.[1][2] On February 2, 2012, Beck announced her intention to retire, and was succeeded by Mark Burstein.[3]

Early life and education

A native of Worcester, Massachusetts, Beck received a B.A. in philosophy and art history from Clark University, an M.A. in history and music from McGill University, and a Ph.D. in theatre history and criticism from the City University of New York.

References

  1. ^ "About Jill Beck". Lawrence University. Retrieved 2010-12-03.
  2. ^ "Lawrence University Names New President". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 24 January 2004.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ^ "Lawrence University President Beck to retire in 2013". WTAQ. Archived from the original on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 2012-12-13.