Enjoyable social at Harder Hall last night as we welcomed families for the first New Student Orientation of the summer. Left, Walter and Jon-El Battle from Merritt Island, Florida. Upper right, Amanda Weber (orientation leader), and Janice and Zachary Lowe of Jacksonville, Florida. Lower right, Celestia and Christi Hendrix of Syracuse, Ohio, and Chris White (orientation leader).

Enjoyable dinner at Christman Manor last night with Bethanian and long-time member of our Board of Trustees Dr. Rod Hurl ('52) and his daughter Megan Hurl Orr ('77). A loyal member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, Rod reminds us that you can't spell Bethany without B-E-T-A. Pictured with us is Heather Ricciuti, The Mary Cutlip Director of Libraries and Learning Resources.

Great turnout in Washington, PA for Bethany Night at the Pennsylvania Rebellion v. Chicago Bandits professional softball game. The evening was coordinated by long-time Bethany softball coach Jan Forsty (left). Joining us at the pre-game tailgate party Amy Schafer ('03), Head Coach at Thiel College, and Lori Schimmel ('93), Head Coach at College of Wooster.

 

 Father's Day at Bethany Beach with my girls -- daughters Katie and Ashlee, and granddaughter Addie.

 

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful father Dr. Rudolph "Rudy" Miller. A World War II veteran, former public school teacher/administrator and college professor at East Tennessee State University, University of Memphis, and Ohio University.

The leaders of West Virginia’s largest and oldest higher-educational institutions met June 11 at Bethany College for a discussion hosted by Bethany President Scott D. Miller.

West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee and Miller discussed West Virginia’s higher-education issues and possible collaboration between the two institutions. The two presidents have 56 years of combined service as leaders of eight colleges and universities.

Gee first held the presidential position at WVU from 1981-1985. He returned in January after serving at Ohio State University (twice 1990-98 and 2007-13), Vanderbilt University (2001-07), Brown University (1998-2000), and the University of Colorado (1985-90). In addition to serving Bethany since fall 2007, Miller has served as President of Wesley College (1997-2007) and Lincoln Memorial University (1991-97).

Bethany was founded in 1840, making it the oldest degree-granting institution in West Virginia, established before the state itself.

On the way back to Bethany -- had to make a side trip to see my adorable granddaughter, Addison Grace Sanders.

Visting with my father ( Rudy Miller ), uncle ( Ken Miller ) and sister ( Pam Miller Holman ) at the Washington Hilton during the final day of the “Honor’s Flight” recognizing 38 World War II Veterans. They visited the World War II Memorial, Arlington Cemetary, Air Force Memorial, Marine Memorial, Viet Nam War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Navy Memorial, and Korean War Memorial . They also were treated to a performance by the Military Bugler and the Air Force Band Airman of Note. A very special weekend for all.

Beth Michalec, '04, M.E. Yancosek Gamble, chair of business, communications and media arts, Stacey Creely, '00 attending the WVU Integrate 14 Conference in Morgantown, WV. Both Beth and Stacey graduated as Communications majors at Bethany, and are graduates of the IMC master's program at WVU. They are both now adjunct instructors for the program. Stacey is director of public relations at The Linsly School. Beth is ABD at Duquesne University and will be returning to Bethany this fall, teaching Comm. 203, Principles of Adverting and PR for us.

Enjoyable evening May 31 at the Washington Hilton as 38 World War II veterans, including my father Rudolph "Rudy" Miller (Plano, Texas) were recognized for service to our country.  The Honors Flight program is sponsoring two days of activities for the group in the Washington, DC area, including a visit to the World War II Memorial.  At right:  my father at the World War II Memorial.  Upper left: with my sister Pam Miller Holman of Allen, Texas (she accompanied him on all the activities). Lower left: with my uncle Kenneth Miller of Philadelphia.