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Ken Brook was a faculty member of the Department of Anthropology for 49 years, starting in
September 1970 and retiring in February of 2019. He was active in all aspects of our
community, serving as a Faculty member, Department Chair, and University Senator in each of
the last five decades. In addition, Ken was one of the original members of the American
Federation of Teachers Local 1904, holding the position of Chief Negotiator for over 35 years. In
all of these endeavors, he left a lasting legacy for the Faculty, Staff, Librarians, and Specialists.
He was devoted to our students, and to strengthening their education and sense of self through
civically engaged learning. He was resolute in his passion for social justice, steadfast advocacy
for the underdog, and unwavering commitment to a diverse student body through affordable
education. Ken was an outstanding leader whose vision touched all areas of the University.
To honor Ken’s memory, please consider making a generous donation to the AFT Local 1904 student scholarship fund.
About the BKMBUW Scholarship Fund
The BKMBUW Scholarship Fund was originally established in 1997 (followed shortly by establishment of Yovnello and Nunn awards—the Nunn award reserved specifically for students who are single parents). The Scholarship currently honors Catherine A. Becker, James P. Keenen III, Joseph T. Moore, Kenneth H. Brook, Anita E. Uhia, and Connie Waller, all former faculty and active union members who were deeply committed to the principles of collective bargaining and to helping our students who demonstrate a significant economic need.