Charles A. Berst taught modern drama and English Literature at UCLA for thirty years. His publications include Bernard Shaw and the Art of Drama (1973); an edited collection of essays, Shaw and Religion (1980); Pygmalion: Shaw’s Spin on Myth and Cinderella (1995); and numerous articles on Shaws’s life and plays. In addition to being an avid and dedicated researcher and scholar, Berst was also a beloved teacher and devoted bruin. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award, a University Service Award, and served as chair of the College of Letters and Science faculty, and chair of the faculty senate.
Chuck will be missed and always remembered.
Source: https://english.ucla.edu/news/emeritus-professor-charles-berst/
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Apart from the above accomplishments, it might be noted that Prof. Berst remained active in the UCLA Emeriti Association, developing a survey of research and other activities of retired faculty across the UC campuses. Before retiring, he was also active in the area of faculty welfare, among other things making himself an expert in the vagaries of university parking policies and costs.
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