Jack Bowen

Jack Bowen was in public education for forty-two years holding positions in teaching, coaching, administration, and director of intramurals. He started his teaching and coaching in 1958 in the Pulaski Public Schools in Pulaski, Iowa. In 1960 Bowen took a job with the Davis County Public Schools in Bloomfield, IA, holding positions in teaching, coaching, and administration.

Bowen accepted a position at Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University) in 1966 in the Division of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (now Health and Exercise Sciences). Bowen’s assignments over the thirty-four years included teaching undergraduate courses, Director of Intramural Recreation Sports, HLTH 194 activities coordinator, Field Experience supervisor of HES students, and Supervisor of HES MAE students.

Jack misses the association of the students, faculty and staff as well as other public school personnel. He is on campus quite often as he swims in the natatorium, works out at the recreation center, attends athletic events and other University activities. Bowen and his wife Melba are involved in the selection of the recipients for the Jack and Melba Bowen Endowed Scholarship.

He spends his free time watching and keeping up with their eight grand- children and their numerous activities. He also spends a lot of time on his little farm in La Plata where he grew up.

Even with all of this going on Jack does save time for coffee with friends! Overall, Bowen is enjoying retirement and recommends it highly. E-mail Jack at bojack54@hotmail.com.