Hale passes away after 35 years at ULM

Harry Hale made an impression on every student that stepped into his classroom.

After 35 years as a professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, the beloved Sociology professor passed away Sunday, March 13.

Although he finished his Ph.D. as a Tennessee Volunteer, he even­tually became a loyal Warhawk. His love for the university was shown through his actions and at­titude.

Anyone who has ever sat through a semester can attest that inside that retro sports coat was a little old man full of knowledge, patience and willingness to help.

Rozanne Bower, a senior polit­ical science major, feels honored to have taken one of Hale’s classes.

“I know he was devoted to his students, loved to teach and gen­uinely cared that we learned,” said Bower.

Hale loved what he taught and knew how students would benefit after college by understanding so­cial science research.

He always encouraged students to really absorb material rather than memorize for a test.

Even if a student didn’t do well, Hale was still equally friendly and helpful.

He would often liven the class­room by making jokes about sav­ing seats the following semester for truant students.

Like lecturing from a chalk­board or independent of tech­nology, Hale’s methods, like his sports coats, may seem outdated, but they were tried and true.

Katie Sanford, a 2010 ULM alumnus of accounting, became very close to Hale as a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, the honor society he sponsored.

She drove in from Shreveport for his visitation last Wednes­day, remarking that the drive was worth it because of her admiration for her former sponsor.

“Dr. Hale made an impact through his teaching inside the classroom and his mentorship outside.”