ur 2016 award winners Dr. Brian Leftow ’77 holds one of the most prestigious posts in the world of philosophy. He is the Nolloth Professor of the Philosophy of the Christian Religion at Oriel College of the University of Oxford. He took this podium in 2002. Leftow is the first non-British philosopher to hold this post since Oriel College was founded in the 1300s. Leftow took his Grove City College philosophy degree to Yale University, where he earned a dual Ph.D. in philosophy and religious studies. He taught at Fordham University in New York City for 17 years before moving to Oxford. He is the author of several books, including Time and Eternity, God and Necessity, Anselm’s Proofs, Aquinas on Metaphysics, Anselm on God, and around 100 articles in metaphysics, the philosophy of religion and the history of medieval philosophy. He and his wife, Denise, live in Oxford.
Distinguished Service Award The Distinguished Service Award was established in 1999 to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the College through consistent and exceptional service.
2016 award winner: The Rev. Dr. Richard A. Morledge ’54, retired Dean of the Chapel, guided spiritual life on campus from 1984 to 1999. During that time, he directed the programming of Harbison Chapel, led worship at weekly vespers, and presided over special ceremonies including presidential inaugurations and notable celebrations. He was a dedicated member of the Alumni Council, serving as director of annual giving and vice president. In 1990, he received a Jack Kennedy Memorial Alumni Achievement Award for his work in the field of religion. He was elected to the Board of Trustees in 1995 and achieved Emeritus status in 2014. The College presented him with two separate honorary degrees, one in 1973 and another in 2000. He belonged to the Beta Sigma fraternity. During his Grove City College tenure, he served in a shared ministry as senior pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Pa. He authored two books: It’s a Great Day in the Kingdom and also Great Days in the Kingdom. Want to nominate a worthy candidate for either the Jack Kennedy Memorial Alumni Achievement Award or the Distinguished Service Award? Visit alumni.gcc.edu/awards today.
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