THE HISTORY OF THE
THE DOROTHY L. THOMPSON
Civil Rights
LECTURE SERIES
In recognition of Dorothy L. Thompson's contributions to the field of human rights on campuses throughout Kansas and the
nation, Kansas State University has established the Dorothy L. Thompson Civil Rights Lecture Series.
Dorothy was associated with Kansas State University from 1971 until her death in 1992. From 1972-1985 she served as the
University's Affirmative Action Director. She took a leave of absence from her affirmative action post from 1976 to 1978 to
attend Washburn University Law School where she graduated 13th in her class. In 1985 she became the Associate University
Attorney. She served on the Washburn Law Journal Board, was president of the Riley County Bar Association, and was
admitted to practice before the U. S. Supreme Court.
Dorothy was a role model for women and attorneys in Kansas. She was highly regarded by persons of all political leanings for
her diplomacy, judiciousness, and effectiveness. Dorothy had an abiding respect for all people and a profound commitment to
fairness and equity. A civil rights lecture series is a particularly fitting memorial for her.
CONTRIBUTIONS
The Dorothy L. Thompson Civil Rights Lecture Series was created by the KSU Office of the Provost. The series is sustained
by contributions from its patrons and numerous academic and administrative departments. For more information on Dorthy L. Thompson or making a contribution please send an email to: DLTLecture@k-state.edu or write to D.L.T. Civil Rights Lecture Series, Office of the Provost, 106 Anderson Hall, Kansas
State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506. Contributors to the Series are as follow:
1998-99 Patrons of the Series:
Dawn and Phil Anderson
Mark Barnett
John and Carol Chalmers
Enid Cocke
Anne Cowan
Lelah Dushkin
Jerry and Jeanne Frieman
Enell and Bernd Forester
Jan Garton
Jacque Gibbons
Jean Hulbert
Philip and Jeune Kirmser
Margo Kren
Jan and Bob Kruh
Sam and Yvonne Lacy
Robert Littrell and Virginia Houser
Gary and Cheryl May
James C. Mitchell
Wayne and Elfrieda Nafziger
Harriet and Martin Ottenheimer
Betty and Jerry Phares
Charles and Sharon Reagan
John and Barbara Rees
William and Linda Richter
Jane Rowlett and David Young
Tom and Carolyn Schellhardt
Seaton, Miller and Bell Attorneys at Law
Cheryl Strecker and Arthur Selman
Madlen Simon
Bruce and Leslie Snead
Julie and George Strecker
Chuck and Carolyn Thompson
Marilyn and Ben Tilghman
Page and Nancy Twiss
Jane Westfall
Barbara and L.V. Withee
1998-1999 University Co-sponsors:
Office of the President
Vice President for Administration and Finance
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Vice Provost for Continuing Learning & Technology/Dean Cont.Ed
Office of Diversity and Dual Career Development
Office of Unclassified Affairs and University Compliance
University Attorney's Office
Budget Office
Division of Human Resources
College of Agriculture
College of Architecture, Planning and Design
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business Administration
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Human Ecology
College of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Accounting
Department of Agronomy
Division of Biology
Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology
Department of Economics
Department of English
Department of Entomology
Department of Family Studies and Human Services
Department of Geology
Department of Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation Resources
A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Department of Kinesiology
Department of Mathematics
Department of Music
Department of Philosophy
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
Department of Special Education
Women's Studies
Housing and Dining Services
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