William Merle Allen

Background

Allen, William Merle was born on October 9, 1939 in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. Son of Lloyd Marion and Berwyn Rose (Palmer) Allen.

Education

Bachelor in Chemistry, La Sierra College, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry, University Maryland, 1967.

Career

From instructor to assistant professor of chemistry, Andrews U., Berrien Springs, Michigan, 1966-1968; from assistant professor to professor of chemistry, Loma Linda U., Riverside, California, 1968-1984; senior vice president academic administration, Southern College Seventh Day Aventists, Collegedale, Tennessee, 1984-1987; dean graduate school, Loma Linda U., 1987-1988; director center lifelong learning, La Sierra U., Riverside, 1988-1998; director World Museum National History, La Sierra U., Riverside, since 1988; director development, La Sierra U., Riverside, since 1998. Chair chemistry department Loma Linda U., 1971-1979, director division natural science, 1977-1981. Secretary, trustee Southern College Seventh Day Adventists, 1984-1987.

Achievements

• William Merle Allen has been listed as a noteworthy University administrator, museum director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Smyrna Hospital, Atlanta, 1986-1987.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, racquetball, collecting autographed books.

Connections

Married Janet Laurentine Clayton, June 11, 1963. Children: Barbara, Gregory.

Father:

Lloyd Marion Allen

Mother:

Berwyn Rose (Palmer) Allen

Spouse:

Janet Laurentine Clayton

child:

Gregory Allen

child:

Barbara Allen