Jill Beck
Jill Beck | |
|---|---|
| 15th President of Lawrence University | |
| In office July 2004 – July 2013 | |
| Succeeded by | Mark Burstein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1949 (age 76–77) Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Clark 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
- ^ "About Jill Beck". Lawrence University. Retrieved 2010-12-03.
- ^ "Lawrence University Names New President". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 24 January 2004.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Lawrence University President Beck to retire in 2013". WTAQ. Archived from the original on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 2012-12-13.