Schock, David B.

David B. Schock, Ph. D., earned a B.A. from Albion College (1971), a M.A. in journalism from Central Michigan University (CMU) (1973), and a Ph.D. in creative writing and literary criticism from International College (1984). He worked as a producer for WCMU-FM in 1973, and as managing editor of the Chippewa Hills Courier (Barryton, Michigan), 1974-1976; the Buyer's Guide (Mount Pleasant, Michigan), 1981-1983, and the Morning Sun, also of Mount Pleasant, 1981-1983. Shock also worked as a feature reporter for WLNS-TV, Channel 6, Lansing. He taught in CMU's Journalism Department, 1984, and the School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts, 1985-1991. Also while at CMU, Shock wrote newsletters for Media Relations, now Information Services, 1983-1985, and served as editor of Centralight, 1983-1985. He also worked as executive producer and host of "Central Stage", a weekly show featuring performances by CU music faculty, which was broadcast on CMU Public Radio. From 1977-1978 and 1982-1986, Shock worked as an assistant editor of the University Bookman, a scholarly quarterly edited by Dr. Russell Kirk. Schock also co-owned a recording business, Michigan Historic Video Alliance in 1990 with William H. Mulligan and Kenneth A. Martineh, and owned Pen Ultimate, Ltd., 1991-1997, by himself. Both businesses were based in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. In 2010, in conjunction with Ron Primeau, professor in CMU's English Department, Schock wrote, edited, directed, and served as producer of photography for a documentary on Herbert Woodward Martin called Jump back, honey: the poetry and performance of Herbert Woodward Martin. Schock also plays the trumpet with a Mount Pleasant musical ensemble which has recorded music for public sale. In 2010 Schock lived in Grand Haven, Michigan, and was active in Mount Pleasant. David was married to Barbara Jo Stephenson (1950-1991). She was a writer and poet who taught in Central Michigan University's Journalism Department, 1973, 1979-1983, and worked in CMU's Media Relations Office, 1976-1991. Jo died in 1991. Jo's papers are available at the Clarke. For additional information about Jo Stephenson and her papers, please see the finding aid for her papers.

From the description of Business records, 1991-1997. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 669166266

Schock earned a B.A. from Albion College (1971); a M.A. in Journalism from CMU (1983); and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in creative writing and literary criticism from International College (1984). He worked as a producer and broadcaster for WCMU-FM, 1973, and as managing editor for the Chippewa Hills Courier (Barryton, Mich.), 1974-1976; the Buyer's Guide (Mount Pleasant, Mich.), 1981-1983; and the Morning Sun, also of Mount Pleasant, 1981-1983. In 1987, he also worked as a feature reporter for WLNS-TV, Channel 6, Lansing. Schock taught at CMU in the Journalism Dept., 1984, and the Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Dept., 1985-1991. While at CMU, he wrote newsletters for Media Relations, now Information Services, 1983-1985, and served as editor of Centralight, 1983-1985. He also worked as executive producer and host of "Central Stage", a weekly show featuring performances by CMU music faculty, which was broadcast on CMU Public Radio. From 1977 to 1978 and 1982 to 1986, Schock worked as assistant editor of the University Bookman, a scholarly quarterly edited by Dr. Russell Kirk. Schock now lives in Grand Haven (Mich.). (Information from the collection.).

From the description of Collection, 1938,1991. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 44856023