1940
Dr. Halvorson is born in Berlin, Ohio to Otto P. and Adele B. Halvorson.
1962
Dr. Halvorson receives a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College.
1964
Dr. Halvorson marries Judith A. Devaud.
1965
Dr. Halvorson receives a Master of Arts from the University of Cincinnati.
1965
Dr. Halvorson becomes an instructor at the University of Cincinnati.
1967
Dr. Halvorson becomes a geographer for the United States Army Corps Engineers in Cincinnati, Ohio.
1968
Dr. Halvorson becomes an assistant professor at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado.
1970
Dr. Halvorson receives a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Cincinnati.
1970
Dr. Halvorson becomes assistant and then associate professor at the University of Connecticut.
1980
Dr. Halvorson serves as president of the American Association of University Professors.
1981
Dr. Halvorson becomes a department head at the University of Connecticut.
1983
Dr. Halvorson is promoted to full professor at the University of Connecticut.
1985
Dr. Halvorson is appointed chairperson of the Commencement Committee at the University of Connecticut.
1986
Dr. Halvorson becomes special assistant to the president of the University of Connecticut.
2002
Dr. Halvorson is named Outstanding Faculty Advisor at the University of Connecticut.
2003
Dr. Halvorson becomes Professor Emeritus.