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Belew, John S., Dr. (John Seymour)

 Person

Biography

Belew returned to Baylor University to teach chemistry in 1956. In 1974, he was named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; five years later, he was promoted again, this time to provost — the university’s chief academic officer — a role he would hold until his retirement in 1991.

He received a honorary degree from Hong Kong Baptist University in 1995.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

36th Commencement, 1995-11-24

 File — Folder: 1, Page: 11, Item: 11
Identifier: UA.08-1995-017
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

The slides document aspects of university life, including events on campus such as commencements and conferences, portraits of faculty, students, and visitors, as well as buildings on campuses.

Dates: 1995-11-24

Inaugural Conference of the David C. Lam Institute for East-West Studies (LEWI): The Changing Role of Universities in National & Regional Development, 1995-11-06 - 1995-11-08

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA.08-1995-014
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

The slides document aspects of university life, including events on campus such as commencements and conferences, portraits of faculty, students, and visitors, as well as buildings on campuses.

Dates: 1995-11-06 - 1995-11-08