George Kleeberger (1895-1902)

George Kleeberger

• Educated at the Wisconsin State Normal School in Plattville, Wisconsin and the Sheffield Scientific School at Yale College, in New Haven, Connecticut
• Before his appointment as St. Cloud State president, served at California State Normal School in San Jose, California, from 1882 to 1888
• In 1897, oversaw the construction of the north wing of "Old Main" (1874)
• Taught courses in psychology and the science of education
• Athletics flourished at the school, including the introduction of college baseball and hockey teams