Horning Lecture

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Born October 10, 1920, in Watertown, S.D., Horning led a life that many people only dream of, from playing professional baseball to dining with dignitaries around the world. He lived abroad in India, Russia, and Canada and visited a number of other places like Istanbul, Moscow, the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Austria, Hungary, and China.

Horning earned his B.A. in history from Augustana College, S.D. He then earned his M.A. in foreign affairs and his Ph.D. in Russian history, international law, and European and American diplomatic histories from George Washington University. At George Washington, Horning was a Sanders Fellow and a Fulbright Scholar in India. He also studied at the Institute of Languages & Linguistics, Georgetown University and at Moscow State University. He served three years in the U.S. Air Force.

Horning began teaching at Creighton University in 1964 as an assistant professor of history. He became an associate professor in 1965 and a professor in 1968. Horning was elected president of the University Faculty three times and served on the University Athletic Board and the University Public Honors Committee. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor society, and the Omaha Press Club, among many other associations. He was a life member of the Fulbright Alumni Association, a platinum member of the Jaybackers, and a strong supporter of various Omaha foundations. In 1982, Horning received the Distinguished Faculty Service Award from Creighton University