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Assistant Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Alfred Benjamin Overbay (August 11, 1940-) was born in Smith County, Virginia. He received both his B.S. (1963) and M.A. (1965) degrees in chemistry from Appalachian State Teachers' College (now Appalachian State University). During his studies, he served as chemistry lab assistant for three years. Overbay taught advanced general chemistry and organic chemistry at Wingate College, Wingate, North Carolina, for two years before coming to Appalachian State University in 1967 as an instructor in chemistry and physical science. He became an assistant professor in 1976. Within his department, Overbay functioned as coordinator of general chemistry laboratories. He also was a member of the Departmental Personnel Committee and of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In addition to his teaching responsibilities at Appalachian State, he taught chemistry courses at Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, North Carolina, for several years. Overbay is married to the former Shirley Oakleaf. He retired from the university in 1997, but continued to serve his department as a part-time laboratory instructor. Overbay's appointment to emeritus status was approved by the Board of Trustees in 1998. Sources: Appalachian State University files. -Dr. Richard D. Howe
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