John R. Strassburger, president of Ursinus College from 1995 until this past summer, died today at the age of 68 after a long battle with prostate cancer, university officials said. Mr. Strassburger, a strong national voice on liberal education, spoke with The Chronicle as he prepared to step down last June, reflecting on his tenure and the future of liberal-arts colleges. The college plans to name a campus space the Strassburger Commons.
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6 Responses to John Strassburger, Former Ursinus College President, Dies at 68
pilotx - September 22, 2010 at 4:05 pm
John will be missed. He was, indeed, a strong, informed and articulate voice for liberal arts education.
unsound - September 22, 2010 at 4:46 pm
John was probably the best thing to happen to Ursinus in the last hundred years. A sad day for the college indeed.
chesdog - September 22, 2010 at 7:20 pm
I first met John Strassburger when he was an academic program officer at NEH, and I was a new academic dean seeking an NEH grant for our college. His kindness and assistance in pursuing our grant was exemplary. He will be remembered by many who knew him as a fine college president and as a wonderful person.
bfwoolf - September 23, 2010 at 6:53 am
Very sorry to hear of President Strassburger’s passing. A lovely man, personable, intelligent, and a great credit to Ursinus College.
22086364 - September 23, 2010 at 8:16 am
What a loss. He’ll be missed. My thoughts are with his family and friends, as well as with the students, faculty, and staff of Ursinus College.
roettgwb - September 23, 2010 at 11:39 am
The ranks of the good guys are smaller by one. President Strassburger was a great leader and better man.