Monday, May 5, 2014

Four outstanding Bethanians were recognized with honors at the annual Alumni Weekend Awards Dinner: Beth Athol ('82, Sewickley, PA), Alumna of the Year; George Manahan ('83, Charleston, WV), Distinguished Service to Alma Mater; Dr. Cheryl Mitchell ('76, Stockton, CA), Alumni Achievement Award; Don Wells ('43, Alexandria, VA), Community Service Award.
Congratulations to our Director of Alumni and Parents Relations Ashley Kanotz, named recipient of the Joyce Chernenko Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award by Panhellenic Council.

Members of the Bethany Reunion Class of 1964, Larry Grimes and Randy Cooey devoted most of their professional lives to Bethany College. Since their retirement, they’ve continued that commitment to Bethany. Larry serves as Director of Church Relations and Dean of the Buffalo Seminary. He has also has filled in for an ailing chaplain and professor. Randy has served as an interim department chair, taught classes, and taken part in senior comps since retiring. Bethany College appreciates this dynamic duo!
Always a gracious host, Mark Hone (owner of Highland Springs Golf Club) with Brian Rose (Director of Athletics and Recreation) and me at the start of the annual Bison Football Golf Outing.
Great turnout at Highland Springs Golf Club for the annual Bison Football Golf Outing.  Joining Head Coach Bill Garvey and I for the picture are enthusiastic Bison football supporters Kerry McCann and Al Ciocca.  Approximately 100 golfers were on the course.
Emily Stinner poses with one of original paintings, "Love it!", at the annual Student Art Exhibit in the Renner Art Gallery.
With good friends and loyal Bethanians Nancy Ratcliffe ('44) and Donald Wells ('43) at the Alumni Weekend opening dinner at Harder Hall. Mr. Wells received the 2014 Distinguished Service to Alma Mater Award. Mrs. Ratcliffe is former President of the Bethany Alumni Council.
Enjoyable visit with colleagues at the faculty social at the Bethany Beanery in Morlan Hall. Thanks to the Department of Business, Communications and Media Arts for sponsoring the event. Pictured with Pat Sutherland, Anju Ramjee, John Osborne, Katrina D'Aquin, Jason Smith and M.E. Gamble, Chair of the Department. #scottdmiller #smallcollegeofnationaldistinction

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Hosted dinner and awards program at Christman Manor for the Bethany College Kalon Leaders Scholarship Program.
Kudos to junior Lynsie Mandt, who planned tonight's Kalon Leaders Scholarship dinner and Awards Program at Christman Manor. Lynsie is an education major from Columbus, Ohio. Lynsie and I are joined in the photo by Kathy Furbee, Chair of the Department of Social Work and Advisor to the Kalon Program.
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