SOU names new deans of library, art musuem

Southern Oregon University has hired two new administrators: Paul Adalian as Dean of SOU's Hannon Library and Michael Crane as Director of the Schneider Museum of Art.

Adalian's accomplishments include seven years as dean of the University Library at California State University Channel Islands, where he helped develop all of the programs, services, and collections at the new CSU Channel Islands Library. He has 30 years experience working in the CSU library system and also has taught English, biological literature, history and political science. Adalian began his career in 1967 as an instructor of history at Prairie View College in Texas. He has since held 10 different positions in both teaching and library management. Adalian will begin his job duties on Aug. 1.

Crane has more than 25 years of experience as both an art director and a businessman. His accomplishments include three years as an art director for the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities in Arvada, Colo., where his work helped the center win the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts and increased attendance by 200 percent.

He raised more than $1.8 million in cash, bequests and gifts of art for the Colorado University Art Galleries in Boulder, Colo., where he worked as a director for nine years. Crane started his new position on June 23.

"I am very pleased that we have attracted two such talented individuals to SOU," University President Mary Cullinan said. "They bring vision and experience that will contribute signficantly to the mission and goals of this university."