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Van Hise, Charles |
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Van Hise, Charles (Richard) (1857–1918) college president, geologist; born in Fulton, Wis. A specialist in pre-Cambrian and metamorphic geology and a member of the U.S. Geologic Survey, he taught at the University of Wisconsin (1879–1903). As Wisconsin's president (1903–18), he oversaw a major expansion and developed an extension service, creating an influential model for other state universities. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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