General
Cohen
Steven R.
12/16/95
Alexandria, VA
1/4/40
male
Jewish
1956-1961 (1 year off in middle)
BA 1961
no
Hometown
New York, NY
500,000 plus
urban
You and Your Family
salesman/semi-retired
advertising asst (clerical)
yes
public
Bronx H.S. of Science
Bronx, NY
no
yes
Father - Univ of Louisville (part time - did not finish). Brother - Univ of Wisconsin
no
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
yes
[m] no
yes
first spouse: While in Navy, Va Beach, Va, 1963
Academics
Research re colleges
Good academics, inexpensive, close to home but not too close (350 miles)
math
fewest courses in major required -- wanted to take broad spectrum of liberal arts
~one
~three hours
No good descriptors -- ran full gamut from absolutely boring or ridiculous to superb -- a crime to miss.
Mr. Gooch's political science - a teacher and a gentleman, Dr. Whyburn's complex variables - great teacher, A Philosophy of Science class (Don't remember teacher but also great. I'll not list the classes where we counted "ums" or noted other idiosyncrasies.)
Dean Bice - helpful and personable, BFD Runk – imposing, Dean Griffen (I believe) - twice yearly discussions of cut probation.
Inconsistency -- some easy; some demanding -- I sometimes took advantage of opportunity; sometimes not. Broader range of opinions than reflected today in Alumni news; a more open atmosphere
Residential Life
Lawn
yes - Dr Runk took some convincing
neighbors/Location/tradition
bathroom location (In winter)
the corner, mostly
no
no
no
I enjoyed a Naval career, traveled widely, and just drifted away.
No opinion -- people, not places, were important
Again, no opinion.
Non-Academic Time
Fraternity / other friends. Athletic events - movies. Occasionally dates - more last 1 1/2 years
none, really
nothing significant
no
yes
basketball - intramural
politics - worked for Kennedy (JFK)'s campaign in 1960
see previous
career, girls, academic success
Charlottesville
small, provincial
yes
dated a local girl for a year
Most Vivid Memory
Nothing worth writing about. It was an enjoyable, (then) stressful, time. (Stress primarily financial -- I put myself through.) I took away a great deal. I was proud to be an alumnus, and still follow athletics. I do not agree with the politicization of academics that has occurred over the years. [signed Steven Cohen]