Oglethorpe Dedicates Classroom to the late Dr. Ronald L. Carlisle, formerly of Douglasville, Ga.

ATLANTA, GA (04/21/2010)(readMedia)-- On April 13, Oglethorpe University dedicated a classroom to the late Dr. Ronald L. Carlisle, a beloved member of Oglethorpe's faculty from 1985-2007. "The Ronald L. Carlisle Memorial Classroom" is located on the third floor of historic Lupton Hall, one of the original early 20th century buildings on the Oglethorpe campus, and is a lasting legacy to Dr. Carlisle's dedication, loyalty, scholarship, and teaching.

During his 22-year tenure at Oglethorpe, Dr. Carlisle taught generations of Oglethorpe students in that particular classroom. The Division of Mathematics and Computer Science initiated the renovation as a fitting tribute to Dr. Carlisle's contributions to Oglethorpe.

Dr. Carlisle taught both mathematics and computer science. For two years, he also served as Interim Provost and later continued his work as a faculty leader. He was devoted both to his disciplines and to the liberal arts. He worked with his colleagues to bring the Japanese language and culture into the Oglethorpe curriculum; helped to establish Oglethorpe's exchange program with Otaru University; and, helped to cultivate a relationship with the Kyoto monastery to bring artwork and visitors to the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art. Dr. Carlisle was honored by the Oglethorpe Board of Trustees in 2007 with Faculty Emeritus status.

Dr. Carlisle helped students to develop skills in reasoning and rigorous thinking. Many have since gone on to lead successful careers in mathematics, computer science, business, and other fields. Even more left Oglethorpe with memories of Dr. Carlisle's fondness for puzzles and wordplay, his love of learning, and his enjoyment of solving a challenging problem. Dr. Carlisle's patient efforts earned him respect from both his colleagues and his students.

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Oglethorpe University is celebrating the 175th anniversary of its founding in 1835. Oglethorpe enrolls over 1,000 students representing 34 states and 36 countries. The Princeton Review's The Best 361 Colleges 2010 edition ranks Oglethorpe in its prestigious list, and puts the University at #20 for its Professors, #17 for Theatre and #10 for class/race interaction and also names it a Best Southeastern College. Oglethorpe University is Georgia's only coeducational member of the Annapolis Group, an organization of America's most selective liberal arts institutions. Since 2006, Oglethorpe has been named annually to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for commitment to and achievement in community service. The university plays in the NCAA Division III Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Georgia Shakespeare is the professional theater-in-residence at Oglethorpe. Website: www.oglethorpe.edu