Dr. Charles Hall, associate professor of sociology, was named Professor of the Year by CLU's Student Life Committee. An ordained minister with a particular interest in the interaction of religion and culture, Hall teaches courses in cultural conflict and change, sociology and religion, sexuality and society. He received his bachelor's degree from Mercer University, a master's from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, and a master's and doctorate from Purdue University. More than 650 undergraduate and graduate degrees were conferred on May 13 in Mt. Clef Stadium, making CLU's 37th Annual Commencement the largest ever. Student government president Gabriel Laizer of Tanzania served as the student speaker.
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Promoted to the rank of associate professor and granted tenure are Dr. Leanne M. Neilson of the Psychology Department and Dr. Reinhard Teichmann of the Spanish Department. Neilson received her bachelor's, master's and doctorate from Pepperdine University. Teichmann received his bachelor's from the University of Toronto and his master's and doctorate from University of California, Los Angeles. Also elected to tenure are Dr. Paul Gathercoal Jr., associate professor of education, and Dr. Chang-Shyh Peng, associate professor of computer science. Gathercoal received his bachelor's from Southern Oregon College and his master's and doctorate from University of Oregon.