Dental alumnus named Alumnus of the Year by La Sierra University
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| Ron Zane, SD’57,
adjunct associate professor of service learning, was recently honored
as Alumnus of the Year by La Sierra University. |
Ron Zane, SD’57, adjunct associate professor of service learning,
was honored recently as Alumnus of the Year for La Sierra University.
At its annual alumni homecoming banquet, Dr. Zane received
the accolades of his peers, classmates and administration and faculty
of La Sierra University. Lawrence T. Geraty, PhD, La Sierra president,
presented a lei and a crystal trophy to Dr. Zane.
Born in Kauai, Hawaii, Dr. Zane's circle of influence has
spread far from those tropical shores to all corners of the globe. After
graduating from La Sierra in 1952 with a bachelor’s degree in biology,
he attended the School of Dentistry, receiving a DDS in 1957 in the historic
first graduating class.
Following a two-year stint as captain in the U.S. Air Force,
Dr. Zane began private dental practice in Norco, Calif., in 1959. He continues
at the same site today.
Through his generosity, La Sierra-based humanitarian efforts in post-Communist Romania are improving conditions for the elderly, women prisoners, and orphans; Dr. Zane and his physician-spouse, Charlotte, have assisted with a church-building project there.
Numerous entities at La Sierra have benefited by his support,
among them the Stahl Center for World Service, the John Hancock Center
for Youth Ministry, and the World Museum of Natural History. In addition,
Dr. Zane contributes to various scholarships and worthy student funds,
ensuring an education for today’s students in whom he takes a personal
interest.
Dr. Zane served for 25 years as associate professor of restorative
dentistry at the School. He has given numerous table clinics at regional,
state and national dental conventions, and holds two patents that impact
dental procedures.
Dr. Zane conducts ongoing research in food and herbal medicines
and has been awarded seven patents, among them an automatic conveying
device, a method for grinding and cooking whole grain, and an altitude
deviation-indicating device.
While Dr. Zane was president of the La Sierra Alumni Association
from 1979-80, he instituted the President’s Award. He and Charlotte
are the parents of three children.
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