Loading...
Interview Date
7-6-2021
Duration
43:09
Abstract
Bill Lemman shares his recollections of Vanport Extension Center and its community of students and faculty, many of whom, like himself, had served in the military during WWII. He recalls highlights of his 41-year career in higher education and Portland State's evolution as an urban university serving a diverse student population.
Link to Portland State Magazine Issue
"Once a Warrior: Portraits of PSU Veterans" in PSU Magazine, Fall 2021
Biographical
W.T. “Bill” Lemman has been affiliated with Portland State since its founding as an educational extension center for returning veterans. He enrolled as a student at Vanport Extension Center after his discharge from the Marine Corps in 1946. After earning his degree in Business Administration at the University of Oregon, he returned to Vanport in 1950 as Assistant Business Manager. He returned again in 1959 as Portland State College's Vice President for Business and Finance.
Lemman became Vice Chancellor of the Oregon University System in 1974 and served with the office for over 15 years, including acting as interim chancellor and interim president of Oregon Institute of Technology. He was granted an honorary doctorate from Portland State University in 2004.
Description
Interview recorded on Zoom, July 6, 2021. This file is edited from the original recording.
PSU Library Special Collections and University Archives presents these recordings as part of the historical record. They reflect the recollections and opinions of the individual speakers and are not intended to be representative of the views of Portland State University. They may contain language, ideas, or stereotypes that are offensive to others.
Rights
This digital access copy is made available as streaming media for personal, educational, and non-commercial use within the parameters of 'fair use' as defined under U.S. Copyright law. It cannot be reproduced, distributed, or screened for commercial purposes. For more information, please contact Special Collections at Portland State University Library at: specialcollections@pdx.edu or (503) 725-9883.
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/36524
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Higher Education | Higher Education Administration
Recommended Citation
Lemman, Bill, "Interview with Bill Lemman" (2021). Portraits of PSU Veterans. 6.