Comments for Remembering Dennis Hale

Comment on Dennis Hale by Heather Engel

Heather Engel — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:05:36 +0000

Dr. Hale was an outstanding professor. I very much enjoyed his Journalism Law & Ethics course. He was also my advisor my senior year. Dr. Hale had a wonderful heart and great sense of humor.

Comment on Dennis Hale by Matt

Matt — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:26:29 +0000

Dr. Hale (Denny, as I will always remember him) and I were good friends during our undergraduate years in the 1960s. We worked on the school paper together and spent hours discussing the political landscape of the time. One could not have a better friend -ever.

After college I was drafted, sent overseas for three years and never returned to our hometown. We lost touch. I always meant to try to “catch up” with Denny but my 30-year career as a working journalist had me constantly traveling and moving and I “never got around to it.” You have no idea, now, how much I regret that decision.

From the comments above it looks like Denny never lost his zest for life or the twinkle in his eye or his love of helping people. We all know that we have lost a truly bright soul. What you might not know is that Denny was a great “drinking buddy” and he could play a mean game of pinball.

I will always remember you, my friend.

Comment on Dennis Hale by Estelle Beaumont

Estelle Beaumont — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:26:10 +0000

I was a student of Dr. Hale’s in the early 80’s. As an RN wanting a degree in journalism and wanting to transfer as many credits as possible, he was kind, patient, and supportive toward me–even when the school wanted to count my nursing credits as Home Ec instead of nursing!

It was obvious that he took journalism seriously and he put a lot of himself into the classroom assignments. A serious-minded, caring professor such as Dr. Hale is a rare find. To his family and the many students who benefitted from his help, I extend my sympathy and good wishes.

Comment on Dennis Hale by Tom Edwards

Tom Edwards — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:15:11 +0000

Once again reaching out for counsel, I learn that Dennis is gone. A piece of me is gone too. Thinking out loud with Dr. Hale, was an occasional but rewarding exchange. I will miss that anticipated visit. My condolences to his family, peers, all who loved him, as did I.

Comment on Dennis Hale by Carrie Whitaker

Carrie Whitaker — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:51:25 +0000

Dr. Hale taught at BG my freshman year before leaving on a sabatical, but the charming man came up in so many conversations in the BG News newsroom. I remember his kind smile, always inquisitive but relaxed. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing.

Comment on Dennis Hale by Justin Crawfis

Justin Crawfis — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:35:13 +0000

Dr. Hale had a distinctive laugh and easygoing personality. I was fortunate to have taken two of his classes: JOUR 450 – Journalism Law & Ethics (fall 1999 semester) and JOUR 420 – Public Affairs Reporting (fall 2000 semester). He made these classes interesting and relevant, and I am so thankful to have had the honor of having Dr. Hale as a professor.

The extent of his knowledge was impressive, and so was his sincere concern for students. In 2002, I asked Dr. Hale to write a letter of recommendation for me, which he kindly (and promptly) completed. I will always be grateful for that, as well as the Kappa Tau Alpha certificate he sent me in April 2001, shortly before I graduated.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, colleagues, and former students.

Comment on Dennis Hale by Liz McVey Bollinger

Liz McVey Bollinger — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:46:43 +0000

When I transferred to Bowling Green in 1997, Dr. Hale was the first professor with whom I met. I was lucky enough to have him as my advisor, too. He was always kind and extremely helpful, offering the best advice by actually listening to what I had to say about my college/career path before giving his opinion. I feel lucky to have known and had a connection with him. I’m so sorry to hear this sad news and am keeping his family in my prayers.

Comment on Dennis Hale by Jim Good

Jim Good — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:04:18 +0000

I am so saddened to learn of Dr. Hale’s passing. I took a course or two of his in the mid-90s. But what I really remember about him was his love of humor. He loved to laugh, and I’d often visit him in his office to talk about humor writers, to tell jokes and to just enjoy a good belly-laugh. I’ll always remember him as a very kind man who loved to laugh, could make me laugh, and treated everybody with respect and kindness.

Comment on Dennis Hale by Tim Gleason

Tim Gleason — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:09:14 +0000

Dr. Hale was the finest person I have met in academe. I felt lucky to have known him, and especially fortunate that he served on my dissertation committee. I’ll miss our e-mail conversations about photography and the career advice he was still giving me. It is amazing that so many people have thought of him as a second father, but it is absolutely true. He was a great human being.

Comment on Dennis Hale by Jeffrey Hedrick

Jeffrey Hedrick — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:39:36 +0000

I remember Dr. Hale as my advisor and mentor from 2002-2005, while I was at SCS in the PhD program. We shared a common passion for communication law, and both tried to submit article to the 40th anniversary Times v. Sullivan Comm Law & Policy special issue…we both got shot down; I got my notice earlier, as well the student should, and he got his later. He was great at consoling me through the ups and downs of getting my degree. Whenever I needed a boost, incentive to go forward, I knew where to go.
But what I remember him most for was 1) he was a great listener: but most importantly 2) he had a wonderful sense of humor, and a positive outlook on life. We would share things like funny editorial cartoons we ran across, a high point in any day that happened. He was a wonderful man, like a second father in many respects to me, a very close friend that I dearly miss.