La Sierra College - Meteor Yearbook (Arlington, CA)

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Dr. Wilson's dynamic lectures demonstrate his colorful per- sonality. In a typical lecture, his voice will crescendo until he almost screams at the top of his lungs to emphasize an idea. Then, to drive that idea home, he will gesture violently with his arms. Now excited, he might run across the front of the room, or write and erase at the chalkboard at the same time. Finally, he will take advantage of the situation by diminishing his voice to a hoarse whisper, carefully positioning within the minds of his students that precious idea. However, his powerful strength in the classroom turns in- to quiet gentleness as he deals with students. He always learns the names of his students, and does not forget them after the quarter is over. He has prayer before every lecture, no matter how busy the schedule is. He dares students to ask questions, and then asks for feedback on his answers. Dr. Leland Y. Wilson: His past is as colorful as his per- sonality. He was born in Maine, where he attended Forest Lake Academy. Upon receiving his undergraduate degree from Walla Walla College, he pursued his graduate education at the University of Nebraska, attaining his Master's degree in 1960 and his Ph.D. degree in 1964. While at the University of Nebraska, he ,I was also an Associate Professor at Union College. Before com- ing to Loma Linda University in 1974, he was a Professor at Philippine Union College. He is presently Professor of Chemistry and co-chairman of the recommendations commit- tee. An unconditional love for what this university stands for burns within Dr. Wilson. It is people like him who set this university apart from the typical institution of higher eduction. Chemistry is not the most important thing in life. Dr. Wilson knows this. Within his office of high entropy resides a man who desperately attempts to install within his students the same flame that burns within him: To make man whole. Dr. Wilson, for a guy who loves math, you aren't a bad guy. We dedicate this year's edition of Visions to you. May you always go for the moles . . .and always find them. - Tim Ho ugh- Visions 19

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