In Memoriam: An Oral History with John (Jack) Bedell

About this episode

John (Jack) Bedell reflects on his life and career at CSU Fullerton in this oral history interview.

John (Jack) Bedell served CSU Fullerton for more than 40 years as professor of sociology and chair of three departments. He held numerous academic and leadership roles, both on campus and in the community. In 2018 he was interviewed for our Humanities and Social Sciences Founding Faculty Oral History Project. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to record Bedell's oral history and invite you to listen as he reflects on his life and career with CSUF. Interviewed by Abby Waldrop on June 22, 2018, for the Center for Oral and Public History at California State University Fullerton.

People in this episode

Guest: John (Jack) Bedell

Topics covered

• oral history
• sociology
• academic leadership

Keywords

• CSU Fullerton
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Center for Oral and Public History

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