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Interview Of Peter J. Finley, Ph.D., Peter J. Finley Ph.D., Meghan Bassett

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Peter J. Finley Sr. was born an only child to parents John J. Finley and Margaret Francis Dunn in 1931, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He grew up in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. Peter attended St. Francis Xavier School for grade school, La Salle Prep School afterwards—located at 1240 North Broad Street at the time—and La Salle College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 1953. Peter’s connection to La Salle began early in his childhood; his father, John J. Finley, was in the College’s graduating class of 1924. Peter earned a master’s degree at the College …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 49, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Tucker, Bruce. No Cases Reported of Discrimination
• Regents Announce Promotions; Paul Cook Named to Assist Dero Downing
• E.A. Diddle Improving
• Harris, Mike. Dero Downing Takes Negative View of Superboard
• Vacation Begins Friday for Most
• University Involvement Needed in Housing Cases
• Nixon’s Troop Cuts
• Christmas Comes, Goes but Poverty Remains
• Fuller, Thomas. Would Retain College High
• Barlow, Sharon. Enough on Dixie
• Huff, Gary. Wants Busses
• Lyne, John. Faculty Pressured to Avoid Students?
• 269 Needed from Pool for Draft Next Month
• Christmas Party Scheduled Today – Panhellenic …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 49, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Neumayer, Rick. Social Issues Dominate Dialogue
• Atkinson, Marthalee. Caretaker Continues Run with Weekend Performances
• 21 Local Merchants Sign with Discount Program
• Wilkerson, Larry. Construction Projects to be Completed Soon – Pearce-Ford Tower, Parking Structure, Maintenance Services Building, Tate Page Hall, Downing University Center, Cravens Graduate Center & Library, Service & Supply Building
• Newman Schedules Movie for Monday
• Linda Mooney Wins American Association of University Women Speech Meet
• Allan Trout Schedules Visit to Kentucky Building
• Scholarship Fund Receives Donation
• Symposium Shows Changing Times
• Associated Student Government; …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 49, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Atkinson, Marthalee. Caretakers Debut Billed Tomorrow in Theatre
• Whitney Young to Lecture on Campus Tonight
• Students to Quiz Administrators
• Wilkerson, Larry. Assaults May be Increasing on Campus
• A Time to Lead Not to Follow
• Taking Safety Measures Could Avert Assaults
• Students Should Attend Administrative Symposium
• Stoops, Chris. No Permit for Destruction
• Jacobs, Gwen. Wants Dixie
• Eaton, Stewart. Thanks Western Grill
• Wreath Lighting Slated – Cherry Hall
• Connelly, Linda. Associated Student Government Urges Probe of Student Housing
• Gamma Sigma Sigma Plan Christmas Dance
• Footballers Sign High …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 49, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Neumayer, Rick. Group to Study Student Role
• Whitney Young Speaks Here Tuesday
• White, Alana & David Sutherland. Lettermen Demonstrate Ability to Hold Their Own in Rock Show
• Views Sought at Symposium
• Atkinson, Marthalee. Western Players Bill Caretakers to Begin Next Wednesday
• Wilkerson, Larry. ROTC Enrollment Decreases; More Cadets Complete Program
• Wilkerson, Larry. John Lyne Represents Kentuckians in Nation’s Draft Lottery
• State Studies Fee Increase
• Dance Scheduled
• Draft Oppresses Young and Poor
• Honor Societies Reflect Academic Atmosphere
• Keen Hall Lot Needs Attention
• Showalter, Tina. Would Invest …