• Professor emeritus of history at Bowling Green State University
• Co-initiator and co-chair of ICCEES founding congress (Banff, 1974)
• ICCEES service: Secretary (1974-80), Vice-President (1980–85), Honorary Life Member, Executive Committee (1991–)

ICCEES is grateful to Professor Rowney for his dedicated service to the organization and to international scholarly cooperation. We extend condolences to his wife Professor Susan Ruth Rowney, family, friends, and colleagues.

Link to Memorial Notice by Professor Susan Ruth Rowney