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IN HONOR OF DR. GARY L. STONE,
WILLIAM H. GRIER PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS,
in memory of William H. Grier, an outstanding public servant and
industrialist, long time member and Chair of the Board of
Trustees, first male recipient of an honorary degree from the
College, and generous benefactor and servant of the interests of
Winthrop, the William H. Grier Professorship in Business
Administration was established in 1993; and,
WHEREAS,
the Grier Professor is expected to be an excellent classroom
teacher, highly imaginative, completely dependable, in command
of his/her discipline; and.
WHEREAS,
this teacher is highly regarded by students and peers and is
both demanding and supportive; and,
WHEREAS,
this teacher is a known scholar beyond the campus and is
respected for service to others, both on campus and in the
community; and,
WHEREAS,
the professor chosen for this honor has dedicated twenty seven
years at Winthrop to the intellectual development of his
students as well as to the overall development of the
university; and,
WHEREAS,
every part of this University community is better, stronger,
more effective, and a more pleasant place to work and study as a
result of his efforts; and
WHEREAS,
Professor Gary L. Stone is known for his gifted instruction to
students from across the university, his international
contribution to economic education in developing countries, and
his immeasurable positive influence on the intellectual
atmosphere and general quality of life at this University;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of
Winthrop University gratefully acknowledges the outstanding
accomplishments of Professor Gary Lee Stone and presents to him
today this citation as a testament to his dedication to student
learning and devotion to higher education and in honor of being
named the William H. Grier Professor.
April 12, 2002 |
