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糖心vlog has chosen six distinguished individuals鈥攔enowned for their leadership, teaching and impact鈥攖o receive its highest accolade, the Order of Pacific.

This prestigious award, established over 70 years ago, honors faculty, staff and regents who have made lasting contributions to the university. The recipients will be recognized during the All-university Commencement May 10.

The 2025 Order of Pacific honorees are:

• Sia Mohsenzadegan, former Bon App茅tit resident district manager
• Camille Norton, professor of English
• Brian Klunk, associate professor of political science and department chair
• John Livesey, associate professor of physiology and pharmacology
• 鈥�81, 鈥�94, professor and chair of periodontics
• John Sprankling, professor of law 

Sia Mohsenzadegan | 21 years of service

Mohsenzadegan, the longtime resident district manager for Bon App茅tit at Pacific, retired in December after a distinguished 33-year career, including 21 years serving the Stockton and Sacramento campuses.

Over his tenure, Mohsenzadegan oversaw the service of more than 43.8 million meals and helped build partnerships that enriched student experiences and strengthened community ties.

Widely admired for his humility, dedication and deep connection to the Pacific community, he played a key role in transforming campus dining by expanding food options and listening to the needs of a diverse student body, redesigning menus to offer students food that 鈥渢astes like home.鈥�

Under his leadership, Pacific earned global recognition for its sustainable food practices, ranking among the top 10 in 2021 and 2022.

While Mohsenzadegan is not an official Pacific employee, the Order of Pacific committee recognized the unique role he played in cultivating community and care at Pacific warranted an exception.

President Christopher Callahan called him 鈥渢he truest of Pacific Tigers,鈥� underscoring his lasting impact on campus life.

鈥淪ia鈥檚 tenure at the university has been defined by his unparalleled commitment to excellence and service. He has consistently gone above and beyond to support students, faculty, and staff, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that embodies the core values of the university,鈥� said Vice President for Student Life Maria Blandizzi, in her nomination letter.

鈥淗is ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and inspire a sense of belonging is truly extraordinary. Many of our students and alumni attribute their personal and academic success to his mentorship and guidance. Sia has left a lasting impact on thousands of students.鈥�

Camille Norton | 30 years of service

Norton, a professor in the College of the Pacific, joined Pacific in 1994. Her mission during that time has been to provide a student-centered learning experience.

Along with mentoring countless students, Norton uses poetry and writing as a means to build community.

鈥淧rofessor Norton鈥檚 outstanding service to Pacific has greatly enriched the life of the university and its local communities. Over the past two decades, Professor Norton has helped host dozens of prominent poets, whose workshops enhance student learning and whose poetry reading eminently enriched the life of the university,鈥� said Xiaojing Zhou, professor of English.

Norton has gone above and beyond to connect with students and encourage them in their writing.

鈥淚 always tell people I showed up to 糖心vlog as a basketball player, and I left as a writer,鈥� said Newbery Medal award-winning author and Assistant Professor of Fiction at San Diego State University Matt de la Pena 鈥�96. 鈥淒r. Norton was a big part of that transformation.

鈥淚鈥檝e gone on to publish many books, and I鈥檝e even won some awards, but I don鈥檛 think I鈥檒l ever experience anything in the world of publishing more meaningful than the first conversation I had with Dr. Norton. When she took my work seriously. When she looked at me like I was a real writer.鈥�  

Brian Klunk | 38 years of service

Klunk served the College of the Pacific as associate dean for Student Affairs for the School of International Studies for five years and as chair of the Department of Political Science for 17 years.

He served on many committees during his time at Pacific, spanning research, academic standards and hiring committees for a president, deans and more.

鈥淥ver the years, Brian has done an excellent job of participating in and leading committees, listening to the ideas of others, has always been willing to do extra work, and always made sure any final report was completed in a timely and professional manner. Brian has always been a great leader and immensely dependable for virtually any service tasks that were needed at the university,鈥� said Professor of Political Science Cindy Ostberg.

Klunk has maintained scholarship in his areas of expertise including Normative Theory in International Relations and Game Based Learning. He was for his expertise on Catholic Social Thought following the passing of Pope Francis.

鈥淏rian is a brilliant, committed professor. In addition to teaching across multiple subdisciplines of political science when and where it was needed, he was also critical to the development and teaching of the interdisciplinary curriculum of the School of International Studies when it was at its height, and he has been pivotal in designing and implementing the new core first year seminars,鈥� said Professor of Political Science and School of International Studies Susan Sample. 鈥淚 think I speak for every faculty member who has worked in any of these environments, Brian鈥檚 contribution was tireless and incisive, focusing on how critical learning goals could be implemented in practical and meaningful ways for our students.鈥�

John Livesey | 30 years of service

Livesey joined the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy in 1994, teaching students, participating in shared governance responsibilities and conducting important research.

As a teacher, he mentors and inspires students, empowering them to pursue careers in pharmacy, said Zubair Amin 鈥�17, a former student who is currently an oncology pharmacist and consultant at Sutter Health.

鈥淭he quality of mentorship I have received from Dr. Livesey is second-to-none. His dedication to science and his students is incredible and I would not be where I am without his support. I believe he leaves behind an incredible legacy at the university,鈥� Amin said.

During his time at Pacific, he has been the principal investigator on eight funded grants.

Livesey served on and chaired many school of pharmacy committees including the Library Committee, Information Technology Committee, Pharmacy Assessment Committee and Taskforce on Enhancing Academic Integrity.

He served as chair of the pharmacy faculty and for five years chaired the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology.

鈥淛ohn has been the recipient of the School of Pharmacy's Faculty Fellowship Award nine times. The award recognizes faculty whose accomplishments in teaching, research and service have been exceptional during a two-year period. John Livesey has been an exceptionally engaged and effective member of the Pacific community for many years and is highly deserving of Order of Pacific recognition,鈥� said Professor Emeritus, Department of Geological & Environmental Sciences Gene Pearson.

William Lundergan | 42 years of service

A Tiger through and through, Lundergan attended Pacific鈥檚 Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy for two years, then transferred to the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, where he earned his DDS degree and graduated as the class valedictorian in 1981.

A faculty member of the school of dentistry since 1983, Dr. Lundergan has served Dugoni School as a faculty member for over 40 years. Lundergan has served as the chair of the Department of Periodontics since 1997.

In 2020, he was named the Wilbur Hughes Endowed Chair in Periodontics in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the school.

鈥淒r. Lundergan's service extends from school committees to university-wide roles and professional organizations. His pivotal role in establishing the school's baccalaureate Dental Hygiene program showcases his visionary approach to expanding educational opportunities at Pacific,鈥� said Parvati Iyer, assistant professor in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences.

Lundergan held the role of acting chair for the Department of Periodontics from 1987鈥�88 and 1991鈥�92. He has been serving as the department's chair since 1997. A tenured professor in the department, Lundergan has also been actively involved in teaching and has run a faculty dental practice at the Dugoni School since 1983.

鈥淒r. Lundergan embodies the school鈥檚 humanistic commitment by modeling the profession鈥檚 highest standards, and thoughtfully mentoring faculty and students alike,鈥� said Dean Nader Nadershahi in his nomination letter. 

John Sprankling | 29 years of service

Sprankling dedicated nearly three decades to Pacific, contributing as a faculty member, dean and scholar at the McGeorge School of Law. Prior to joining McGeorge in 1995, he had an accomplished career in both legal practice and academia.

When Dean Caplan stepped down in 2001, Sprankling stepped in as interim dean during an unsuccessful search for a replacement. Starting in 2000 and continuing after Dean Parker鈥檚 appointment, he served as associate dean for Academic Affairs.

Over the years, Sprankling has been recognized as one of McGeorge鈥檚 top educators and legal scholars. He also taught as an adjunct professor at Berkeley and the University of California College of Law. In 2003, he was honored with the title of distinguished professor of law for his outstanding contributions. Students have repeatedly named him professor of the year in acknowledgment of his exceptional teaching.

鈥淧rofessor Sprankling is a model for what a great law professor should be. He is extremely intelligent, demanding of his students, and cares more about his students鈥� success than is expected of even the most dedicated educator,鈥� said Associate Professor of Law Dan Croxall.