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Campus Mourns Deaths of Retired Professors
October 23, 2020
The Padnos College of Engineering & Computing mourns the recent deaths of two physics professors emeriti, Donald Hall and James Strickland, who both had significant roles in helping the university grow and flourish.
Donald Hall died in September in Marquette, according to his obituary. The World War II veteran and Flint native was 93.
Hall joined Grand Valley as a faculty member in 1963 and retired in 1992. During his time at Grand Valley, he also served as a scientist on the research boat D.J. Angus. He was also a central figure in bringing President Emeritus Arend D. Lubbers to GVSU.
James Strickland died in October at his home in Holland, according to his obituary. The Pennsylvania native was 90.
During his time at Grand Valley, Strickland's duties included chairing the Physics Department. He also was a regular participant in the Science Olympiad. In his retirement, Strickland served as faculty project manager for several Allendale Campus buildings and also continued to support colleagues by attending research colloquia.
Photo: Donald Hall is pictured at left with an astronomy class; James Strickland is at right in academic regalia. (Image Credit: University Communications)
Original story published in GVNext Faculty & Staff Sketches.