Monday, Sept. 18, the North Park community gathered to honor the professional achievements of several University professors at the annual University Convocation.
The service, led by President Carl Balsam, also included the induction of three administrators, including Balsam, as well as the University’s new Chief Financial Officer and Seminary Dean.
In praising the professors who were promoted or achieved tenure, Balsam noted their commitment to their academic disciplines and the Church worldwide. “Your promotion and appointment also represent the respect you have earned from your faculty colleagues, your students, the North Park University administration, and the Board of Trustees,” Balsam said.
Balsam and Provost Michael O. Emerson also recognized those professors who had published books in the last year.
Kristine Strand, North Park University Board Chair, installed Balsam as President, Dwight Perry as Dean of Seminary/Professor of Homiletics and Leadership, and Scott Stenmark as Vice President for Finance and Administration.
Those promoted to Professor were Alice Gorguis (Mathematics) and Rachel Schmale (Psychology). Those promoted to associate professor were Timothy Lin (Biology) and Jonathan Peterson (Politics and Government); in addition, Aaron Kaestner (Mathematics), Drew Rholl (Biology) and Daniel White Hodge (Communications) were promoted to associate professor and granted tenure.
Professors recognized for authoring books were Stephen Chester, Alice Gorguis, Paul H. de Neui, Aaron Kaestner, You-Seong Kim, Charles Peterson, Gregor Thuswaldner, Daniel White Hodge and Theodore G. Zervas.
