IUSB, he served on several major boards devoted to cultural, social, economic, health, and educational causes. He was also selected as President of the Michiana Arts and Sciences Council. Wolfson, also an avid theatre and music enthusiast, fostered the growth of the performing arts department at IU South Bend by stressing its importance to both the university and the community. During his tenure, Wolfson presided over the rapid growth of IU Sound Bend's building stock, including the Schurz Library, for which Wolfson lobbied. Utilizing his 19th century English literature background, Wolfson wrote many analytical pieces discussing literature in IU South Bend's Newspaper, The Preface. He wrote several book reviews in the South Bend Tribune's literary section, "The Reading Lamp." He also had correspondence with Herman B. Wells and Richard Nixon. Retirement Wolfson retired as Chancellor of Indiana University South Bend in 1987. Since that time, he did occasional teaching at IUSB and the Forever Learning Institute where he served as an advisor to several trusts and social service groups. He also served as a board member of the Indiana University Society for Advanced Study. The Master of Liberal Arts Program named its publishing arm—Wolfson Press—in honor of the former chancellor. Wolfson received an honorary degree in Humane Letters from Indiana University South Bend in 1988. The degree was presented to him by IU President Thomas Ehrlich at commencement ceremonies in South Bend. After he retired, the pivotal role he played in developing the campus and laying the foundation for its future growth was detailed in the book A Campus Becoming: Lester M. Wolfson and Indiana University South Bend 1964-1987, published by Wolfson Press in 2010. He died on February 10, 2017. Awards 1974 United Negro College Fund Distinguished Service Citation Award 1975 Award of Appreciation from IUSB Women's Club (Undated) Key to Mishawaka (Undated) Association of American Colleges Award 1987 Sagamore of the Wabash 1991 South Bend Alumni Hall of Fame References 1923 births 2017 deaths University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts alumni People from Evansville, Indiana Hopwood Award winners Heads of universities and colleges in the United States Indiana University faculty Wayne State University faculty