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Burnham O. Campbell (1926-1994)
Professor, UH-Manoa Economics, 1968 - 1992
Born August 28, 1926 in Nebraska, O. Campbell earned his Ph.D. in economics from Stanford University. He taught there and at UCLA before moving to Hawaii in 1967. Wytze Gorter, University of Hawaii-Manoa (UHM) Chancellor and also a former UCLA faculty member, recruited Burnie to serve as chair of the UHM Economics department and to establish its doctorate program and its international reputation. He was chair for 12 years and an active member of the department for over 25 years.
Burnie was an Asia-Pacific citizen. He traveled throughout the region and lived in Bangkok, Manila, and Tokyo during his illustrious career. He served as chief economist of the Asian Development Bank, as a research fellow of the Institute of Developing Economics, as a visiting professor at Thammasat University, and as a research associate with the Population Institute of the East-West Center.
He recruited, mentored, and befriended many international students who have gone on to find success. When new graduate students first arrived in Manoa, Burnie was always one of the first faculty members they encountered -- taking their introductory macroeconomics theory course from him. When new graduate students left, often it was with Burnie's signature at the top of the title page of their dissertation. Burnie served as the primary advisor to countless graduate students and was committed to their success.
Burnie passed away on October 1, 1994. His wife, Caryl, and his son, Bruce, both live in Hawaii. His two daughters, Leslie and Jamie, live on the mainland.
The Burnham O. Campbell fund supports UHM Economics doctoral students. Donations can be made to the University of Hawaii Foundation, Burnham O. Campbell Fund, P.O. Box 11270, Honolulu, HI 96828-0270.
Andrew Mason
Honolulu, Hawaii
April 2006
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