Ron Claassen, D. Min. (BA ‘67), professor of peacemaking and conflict studies/leadership studies, received the Ester Soriano Award for Excellence in Community Mediation from the California Dispute Resolution Council (CDRC). The award was presented by Doug Noll (MA ‘02), president of CDRC board, at the group’s 18th Annual Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Policy Conference November 3 at Golden Gate University Law School.

Ronald L. Claassen was honored as the 2007 California Central Valley "Outstanding Advocate for the Common Good."

Claassen, director of Fresno Pacific University's Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies, received the award during a dinner program Sunday June 3 at Hope Lutheran Church.