1945
Dr. Baumgartner is born in Medford, Wisconsin to Michael and Theresa May Baumgartner.
1967
Dr. Baumgartner receives a Bachelor of Arts from Mount St. Paul College.
1969
Dr. Baumgartner receives a Master of Arts from the University of Wisconsin.
1970
Dr. Baumgartner marries Lois Ann Hoffman.
1972
Dr. Baumgartner receives a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin.
1972
Dr. Baumgartner becomes an assistant professor of history at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia.
1976
Dr. Baumgartner becomes an associate professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
1985
Dr. Baumgartner is promoted to full professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.