Gerhard Scholten | |
|---|---|
| Born | Arnold Gerhard Scholten June 3, 1928 |
| Died | November 15, 2019 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Dutch Canadian |
| Awards | YMCA Peace Medal (1999) |
| Academic background | |
| Thesis | The Reaction of Phosphate with Mineral Surfaces and Iron Oxide Gels (1965) |
| Doctoral advisor | Richard B. Corey |
| Other advisors | George L. Humphrey Champ B. Tanner Alfred J. Wojta |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Agricultural chemistry |
| Main interests | Raman spectroscopy |
Gerhard Scholten (born Arnold Gerhard Scholten) was a Dutch Canadian agricultural chemist and social activist.[1][2]
Education
editScholten received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Alberta in Spring 1957.[3][4] In Fall 1957, Scholten commenced graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin at Madison under the direction of agricultural scientist Dr. Alfred J. Wojta. Wojta fell ill in 1958 and Scholten continued studies with Dr. Champ B. Tanner, culminating in the publication of Scholten's 1959 work Mechanized Tile Drainage, Sub-Irrigation, and Aeration.[5] Scholten continued graduate studies at Madison, completing his PhD The Reaction of Phosphate With Mineral Surfaces and Iron Oxide Gels in 1965 under the supervision of Dr. Richard B. Corey. In 1965, Scholten received a post-Doctoral fellowship from West Virginia University in which he was sent to teach soil science for two years at Makerere University College in Kampala, Uganda. In 1971, Scholten received a second Masters of Science under the supervision of Dr. George L. Humphrey at WVU, which led to the publication of Raman Spectral Studies of Some Alcohols, Amines and Amino Alcohols.
Activism
editFollowing graduate studies, Scholten returned to Canada, settling in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan circa 1978[a] and becoming President for the Moose Jaw chapters of the Council of Canadians and Amnesty International.[7][8] In his work as President of the Council of Canadians' Moose Jaw Chapter, Scholten was a vocal opponent of the 3rd Summit of the Americas, as well as the trade deals proposed at the WTO meeting of 1999 and 2001.[9][10][11] Scholten was also publicly critical of the Iraq War.[12][13][14][15] In 1999, Scholten was awarded the YMCA Peace Medal for his activism with Amnesty International and the Council of Canadians.[16]
Personal life
editScholten was an avid alpine skier and was chairman of the Moose Jaw Alpine Ski Club, where he advocated for funding for White Track Ski Resort in 2005 and 2006.[17][18]
Bibliography
editPer OCLC Worldcat.[19]
- Mechanized Tile Drainage, Sub-Irrigation, and Aeration (1959)
- The Reaction of Phosphate With Mineral Surfaces and Iron Oxide Gels (1965)
- Raman Spectral Studies of Some Alcohols, Amines and Amino Alcohols (1971)
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ In 2001, the Moose Jaw Times-Herald stated that Scholten had moved to Moose Jaw "23 years ago," giving an approximate difference of 1978.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Forum Speakers Want to See 'Fair Trade'". Moose Jaw Times-Herald. October 31, 2001. p. 2.
- ^ "SCHOLTEN, Gerhard". CollingwoodToday.ca. 2019-11-22. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Graduate Lists Posted In Four Faculties". The Edmonton Journal. May 8, 1957. p. 55.
- ^ "University Graduates In South Are Listed". Lethbridge Herald. May 8, 1957. p. 17.
- ^ "154 On Campus: Most Foreign U.W. Students Come From India". The Capital Times. November 20, 1959. p. 10.
- ^ Walter, Joyce (December 11, 1999). "Christmas Inn Opens Doors Again This Year". Moose Jaw Times-Herald. p. 7.
- ^ Atkinson, Corey (April 20, 2001). "Summit Teach-In Set For Saturday". Moose Jaw Times-Herald. p. 3.
- ^ "Moose Jaw Chapter, Amnesty International". Moose Jaw Times-Herald. May 5, 2001. p. 7.
- ^ Atkinson, Corey (April 20, 2001). "Summit Teach-In Set for Saturday". Moose Jaw Times-Herald. p. 3.
- ^ Walter, Ron (November 30, 1999). "WTO on City's Agenda". Moose Jaw Times-Herald. p. 3.
- ^ Walter, Ron (March 27, 2001). "Scholten Seeks Council's Support to Oppose New World Trade Deal". Moose Jaw Times-Herald. p. 4.
- ^ Walter, Ron (January 23, 2003). "Anti-War Protesters Brave Cold". Moose Jaw Times-Herald. p. 3.
- ^ Boyer, Suzanne (November 30, 2004). "Groups Voice Discontent With U.S. Ballistic Missile Defence". Moose Jaw Times-Herald. p. 1.
- ^ Scholten, Gerhard (February 13, 2003). "War with Iraq Is Apocalyptic Madness [Letter to the Editor]". Moose Jaw Times-Herald. p. 4.
- ^ Goby, Helen Glen (February 13, 2003). "What Would War in Iraq Accomplish". Moose Jaw Times-Herald. p. 4.
- ^ Gourlie, Matthew (November 15, 1999). "Gerhard Scholten Receives YM-YWCA Peace Medallion". Moose Jaw Times-Herald. ProQuest 345169355.
- ^ Palmer, Randy (June 8, 2005). "White Track Seems On The Right Track". Moose Jaw Times-Herald. p. 10.
- ^ Sebastian, Alison (August 30, 2006). "City Will Help White Track Fund Improvements". Moose Jaw Times-Herald. p. 3.
- ^ "List of Works Authored by Arnold Gerhard Scholten". OCLC WorldCat.