Skip to main content

Evenson, William E., 1941-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1941-

Biographical History

William E. Evenson (1941- ) was a physics professor and university administrator in Utah.

William E. Evenson was born on October 12, 1941 in Martinez, California. He obtained a bachelor's degree in physics from Brigham Young University (BYU), and a Ph.D. in theoretical solid state physics from Iowa State University in 1968. In 1970 he took a position in the physics department at BYU. He later served as an Associate Academic Vice-President from July 1985 to August 1989. His duties included administration of the Jerusalem Center, Religious Education, Continuing Education, General Education, and Honors. Upon release, he returned to the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Citation:
Jeffery, Duane E. Mormonism and evolution, 2005: ECIP t.p. (William E. Evenson) data view (Evenson, William E.; b. Oct. 12, 1941; administrator and physics professor at Utah Valley State College)

Who's who in technology today, 1984: vol. 2 p. 58 (William E. Evenson; b. Oct. 12, 1941 in Martinez, Calif.; m. 1964 to Nancy Ann Woffinden; professor of physics, director of general education at Brigham Young University; Ph.D. in theoretical solid state physics, Iowa State University, 1968; B.S. in physics, BYU)

American Physical Society, via WWW, Jan. 13, 2012 (faculty member at BYU since 1970; dean of general education, dean of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Associate Academic Vice President)

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Brigham Young University vice-presidential minutes, 1980-1988

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 678 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Minutes from various committees, including the Jerusalem Center, faculty, New Student and Dean's Council meetings. Materials date from between 1980 and 1988.

Dates: 1980-1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 678, Brigham Young University vice-presidential records

Brigham Young University vice-presidential records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 678
Scope and Contents

Collection includes minutes and other records from Associate Academic Vice President William Evenson of the Jerusalem Center of Near Eastern Studies from 1980-1989.

Dates: 1980-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University vice-presidential records

Brigham Young University vice-presidential subject records, 1980-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 678 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains miscellaneous business, financial, and student records of the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, and other departmental programs and committees, from 1980-1989.

Dates: 1980-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 678, Brigham Young University vice-presidential records

William E. Evenson correspondence, 1987-1989

 Sub-Series — Box 72: Series 1; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197227664759]
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 1 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence created by Evenson during his time serving as the Academic Vice President. Dates range from 1987 to 1989.

Dates: 1987-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1233, Brigham Young University vice-presidential records / Brigham Young University vice-presidential correspondence

Staff Interface | Send Feedback or Report a Problem

More information about Special Collections including Hours, Services, Events, and Exhibits can be found at lib.byu.edu/special-collections.

The BYU Library aims to create descriptions of collections that are inclusive and support an “environment of belonging.” If you encounter language in finding aids, catalog records, or collection descriptions that you find offensive or believe to be harmful, we invite your feedback at librarydescription@byu.edu.