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BethanyA SMALL COLLEGE OF NATIONAL DISTINCTIONS U M M E R 2010T O D AYHeritageWhere Tradition Meetsour Future NeedsW W W. B E T H A N Y W V. E D U
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEStrong POSITIONSpring Semester 2010 has witnessed both Bethany tradition and progress,as the College continues to blend the best of our rich heritage withcontemporary needs and opportunities. As wecelebrate the 170th anniversary of our founding,this issue highlights the College’s impressiveresponse to the ongoing rebuilding of Haiti,both in the outpouring of Bethany communitysupport in the immediate aftermath this winter and incontinuing relief and rebuilding efforts. Bethany alumnusand trustee Arthur Keys ‘67, H 2006, founder, president andCEO of International Relief and Development (IRD), inArlington, Va., profiled on page 12, is in the forefrontof this global initiative.We are indeed fortunate that other accomplished and prominent alumni, includingDr. Walter Bortz ‘67, H 2006, president emeritus of Hampden Sydney College inVirginia and our Founder’s Day speaker in March, have returned to campus to sharetheir wisdom and life experiences (see New & Noteworthy, page 4.) Other thoughtfulmessages were presented on campus by alumni Jeffrey L. Seglin ‘78, a noted author,professor and ethicist at the Kalon Scholarship Luncheon (see New & Noteworthy,p. 4) and The Rev. Bonnie Thurston ‘74, principal speaker at this year’s Oreon E.Scott Lectures.This sense of community, mission and service are very much aligned with thevalues of our founder, Alexander Campbell, and others whose vision allowed theCollege to survive and thrive to this day. We think that they would be pleased today,not only with the impact Bethany students, faculty and alumni have on the region,the nation and the world, but also, with the way in which the College’s history andarchitecture are being preserved.The nearly complete restoration of 100-year-old Cochran Hall (see cover, storiesand photos on page 15) as a student residence marks the return of his historicstructure, dedicated in 1910, to productive use. Vacant in recent years, it is wonderfulto see it restored for incoming students in fall 2010. The completion of the Hall as avital place for student living also reflects the strength of Bethany’s enrollment at 850full-time students (1,000 overall), the strongest in many years.Long-serving Bethany faculty, including Professor Randy Cooey (see profile, page18. ), John F. and Evelyn Casey Steen Professor of Economics, who retired this springafter a record 44 years and who was recently honored with the establishment of anendowed award, The W. Randolph Cooey Value Added Award, continue to maketheir mark, with their legacies inspiring students and alumni, including TrusteeBob McCann ‘80, who then go forth and give back, for generations to come. McCann,Board of Trustees vice-chair, and his wife Cindy recently announced the establishment of the McCann Family Student Investment Fund in which Bethany studentswill now serve as investment professionals responsible for a 1 million endowmentwhile applying the financial savvy they have developed in the classroom to thereal-world theater of investment management. In addition, the Fund will enable theCollege to invite guest speakers from the financial world, as well asleaders in the philanthropic and non-profit sector, to campus.Bob and Cindy have been involved in a number of worthy projects at Bethanythroughout the years. Among them are the McCann Learning Center, which servesso many students while providing a home for four important College programs, theProgram for Academic and Student Success (PASS), which recently receivedrecognition from NAICU in Washington, D.C., and the tutor and BethBridgeprograms and the Writing Center.As I travel around the nation to visitwith Bethany alumni, it is gratifyingthat some have chosen to return to theiralma mater in key leadership posts,where they are playing a significant partin moving the College forward. VicePresidents Bill Kiefer ‘71 and Sven deJong, ‘95, profiled on page 18, representingperspectives of varied alumni generations,are doing a magnificent job as membersof the President’s Cabinet as we implementthe College Master Plan.Bethany’s tradition as a place ofacademic rigor and opportunity continues, as student athletes excel both in theclassroom and on the courts andplaying fields. It is noteworthy thatmany, including the entire front lineon the women’s volleyball team, havemaintained perfect 4.0 grade point averages this semester (see “Perfect Season,”page 29.) Likewise, Bethany’s strongties with its founding denomination, theChristian Church (Disciples of Christ),continue with the annual Oreon ScottLectures, among many initiatives ofChaplain Scott Thayer.As I noted at our March 4, 2010,Founder’s Day celebration, althoughboth architecture and campus residentiallife have changed dramatically over theyears, the College’s essential character— emphasizing intellectual freedom,diversity, personal growth, leadershipand a close academic community — hascontinued to flourish.Despite a challenging economy, ourendowment and financial positionremain strong, thanks to the ongoingsupport of many committed alumni andfriends. Faith, it has often been noted, isthat vision which lies just beyond ourhorizon. Our founders embodied anabundance of faith, envisioning a liberalarts college that would prepare youngscholars for positions of leadership andinfluence. And so we Bethanians do today.With the 10-Year College MasterPlan, Bethany 2020, still in place,Bethany is well-positioned to honor ourfounders while adapting their visionand mission to contemporary challenges. Thanks to each of you for allyou continue to do to make their dreama reality.Scott D. MillerPresident of the College
UPGRADED BISON STADIUM IS HOME TOMANY OF BETHANY’S TEAMS. BEGINNINGIN SPRING 2011, LACROSSE WILL BE ADDEDAS THE SCHOOL’S 21ST VARSITY SPORT.p.28Bethany Today is a quarterly publication ofBethany College. For additional copies of thispublication, or more information on the college,please call (304) 829-7221.EditorElizabeth Van IerselBethanyT O D AYSUMMER 2010Managing EditorRebecca (Guinan) Rose ‘01Contributing EditorDawn LippmanContributing PhotographersTodd JonesMartin Santek PhotographyHeritage18We’re Back!Where Tradition Meetsour Future NeedsTwo Bethany alumni put theirbackgrounds to good use.Issue DateSummer 2010SUMMER 2010Printed in the U.S.A.ON THE COVERAddress all correspondence concerning thismagazine, including class notes, submissionsand address changes to:The nearly complete restoration of 100-year-oldCochran Hall as a student residence marks thereturn of this historic structure, dedicated in1910, to productive use. The completion of theHall as a vital place for student living alsoreflects the strength of Bethany’s enrollment at850 full-time students (1,000 overall), thestrongest in many years. See page 15.www.bethanywv.edu/alumni/news10Spelling ReliefArthur Keys ‘67 helps the worldprepare the best plan forward.Design ProductionMSK Partners, Inc.OFFICE OF ALUMNI ANDPARENT RELATIONSBETHANY COLLEGEBethany, West Virginia 26032(304) 829-7411or via e-mail to: alumni@bethanywv.eduCONTENTS20A Grand RetirementProfessor Randolph Cooey’s 44-yearteaching career draws to a close.04082230NoteworthyGraduationSportsClass NotesWould you like to receive alumni news andevent notices via e-mail? Please be sure toupdate your contact information with the Officeof Alumni and Parent Relations at (304) 829-7411or via e-mail at alumni@bethanywv.edu.No part of this publication may be reproducedwithout the prior permission of the editor.Bethany admits students of any race, color, sex,handicap and national or ethnic origin. Bethany College 2010ON THE WEBB E T H A N Y W V. E D UL AT E S T E V E N TSSPORTS UPDATESAND MUCH MOREA S M A L L C O L L E G E O F NAT I O NA L D I S T I N C T I O N
“Our foundersembodied an abundance offaith, envisioning a liberal artscollege that would prepareyoung scholars for positionsof leadership and influence.And so we Bethanians do today.2SUMMER 2010”BETHANY COLLEGE
B E T H A N Y C O L L E G E , A S M A L L C O L L E G E O F NAT I O NA L D I S T I N C T I O N,WA S F OU N D E D M A R C H 2 , 1 8 4 0.or 170 years, Bethany College has been ahighly contemporary institution basedin the tradition of the liberal arts. TheCollege offers a wide array of studies,awarding Bachelor of Science andBachelor of Arts degrees in more than 25 fields ofstudy, many with options for emphasis. Studentsalso have the option of including one or moreoptional minors as part of their programs.The College’s program of liberal arts educationprepares students for a lifetime of work and a lifeof significance. Bethany places particular emphasison leadership and incorporates pre-professionaleducation in dentistry, engineering, law, medicine,physical therapy, public administration, theologyand veterinary medicine.Bethany’s 1,300-acre campus is located in thenorthern panhandle of West Virginia in the foothillsof the Allegheny Mountains. Pittsburgh, America’sMost Livable City, is a 50-minute drive from campus.Wheeling, W.Va.; Washington, Pa.; and Steubenville,Ohio are less than a half-hour away.Founded by Alexander Campbell, who providedthe land and funds for the first building and servedas the first president, Bethany has been a four-yearprivate liberal arts college affiliated with the ChristianChurch (Disciples of Christ), since its inception.This religious body, of which Campbell was one ofthe principal founders, continues to support andencourage the College, but exercises no sectariancontrol. Students from virtually every religiouscommunity attend Bethany.The approximately 850 Bethany students represent28 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico andnine countries.FVALUESBethany College is an academic community foundedon the close interaction between students andfaculty in the educational process. Bethany Collegevalues intellectual rigor and freedom, diversity ofthought and lifestyle, personal growth within acommunity context, and responsible engagementwith public issues. Its programs are designed toengage the mind through emphasis on discipline inthinking, motivation in the search for knowledgeand acquisition of the intellectual resources for alifetime of learning embolden the spirit through theopportunity for intellectual challenge, collaborativeenterprise, athletic competition, artistic expression,personal growth and meaningful work enlarge theworld through exposure to the abundant diversityof thought and lifestyle of the human community,support for personal engagement with societies andcultures different from one’s own and commitmentto service.Senior AdministrationDr. Scott D. MillerPresident of the CollegeDr. Darin FieldsVice President for AcademicAffairs and Dean of FacultyWilliam R. KieferExecutive Vice Presidentand General CounselSven de JongVice President forInstitutional AdvancementCenter for InstitutionalAdvancementDr. Scott D. MillerPresident of the CollegeSven de Jong ‘95Vice President forInstitutional AdvancementStephanie Kappel ‘95Executive Assistantto the PresidentOfficers of theBoard of TrusteesGregory B. JordanChairRobert J. McCannVice ChairScott D. MillerPresident of the CollegeJanet A. LongSecretaryBoard of TrusteesEdward J. SeeNew Fairfield, ConnecticutThomas A. SmockPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaElizabeth S. AtholPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaTrustees EmeritiGeorge M. “Ken” BadoSan Francisco, CaliforniaMarc B. ChernenkoWellsburg, West VirginiaNeil ChristmanAlpharetta, GeorgiaShirley KempDirector ofAdvancement ServicesW. Darwin CollinsUniontown, PennsylvaniaMerlinda LeesAdministrative Assistant forInstitutional AdvancementRobert NuttingWheeling, West VirginiaLewis P. WheelerOakland, PennsylvaniaRichard G. ClancySan Diego, CaliforniaMichele Rejonis ‘94Director of Alumni andParent RelationsG. Ogden NuttingWheeling, West VirginiaWilliam B. AllenParkersburg, West VirginiaDr. Mort GambleAssistant to the PresidentJudy PyleExecutive Assistant forAdvancementGary M. NovakPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaJames F. CompanionWheeling, West VirginiaGeorge M. DavisOwings Mills, MarylandScarlett L. FosterSt. Louis, MissouriFred M. HarrisHagerstown, MarylandSy HolzerPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaDr. Larry Grimes, ‘64Director of Church RelationsAsa J. JohnsonNew York, New YorkRebecca Rose ‘01Director of CommunicationsGregory B. JordanPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaBrian Rose ‘98Sports Information DirectorArthur B. Keys, Jr.Arlington, VirginiaDawn LippmanMedia Relations SpecialistLinda D. LewisNew York, New YorkFelicity RuggieroCurator, Historic BethanyJanet A. LongElyria, OhioBetty Van IerselEditor of Bethany TodayRobert J. McCannNew York, New YorkEugene MillerBoca Raton, FloridaScott D. Miller, ex-officioBethany, West VirginiaO. John AlpizarPalm Bay, FloridaF. D. BloemekeAlpharetta, GeorgiaWalter M. BortzCharleston, SCJames L. CollinsWheeling, West VirginiaGordon B. DalrtmpleAtlanta, GeorgiaDouglas D. DanforthPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaRobert W. Ewing, Jr.Jackson, WyomingWilliam R. HoagPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaRodney B. HurlMarysville, OhioThomas P. Johnson, Jr.Poultney, VermontHarry MartensWeston, MassachusettsJohn McLaughlinAllison Park, PennsylvaniaRobert PontonPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAnn C. PrestonSan Francisco, CaliforniaJohn W. RennerCleveland, OhioWilliam S. RyanBaltimore, MarylandRobert A. SandercoxLititz, PennsylvaniaHarold R. WatkinsIndianapolis, IndianaJohn W. MullenDallas, TexasBETHANY COLLEGESUMMER 20103
B E T H A N YT O D AYNOTEWORTHYBethany CollegeCelebrates170 Years!BETHANY COLLEGE celebratedits annual Founder’s Day on March 4with a convocation and wreath-layingceremony. Dr. Walter M. Bortz III,President Emeritus of HampdenSydney College and Trustee Emeritusof Bethany College, gave the keynoteaddress — “An Honor to the Age anda Blessing to the World.”Bortz remarked, “This old collegeis a special place. And it was specialpeople who made it possible for youand me to play a role in its continuinggrowth and development as it helpsmen and women discover themselves, identify ways in which theywill participate in life’s challengesand provide leadership for others.”He continued, “The story of BethanyCollege is a story of leadership andmentoring. It is this Founder’s Dayand these ceremonies where we tietogether the leadership of Campbellexpressed in the founding of BethanyCollege and the generations whohave been and continue to be mentored by learned and caring faculty,experienced staff and those whobelieve in small colleges as magicalislands of learning.”Bethany President Scott D. Millerpresided over the convocation, heldat 11 a.m. in Commencement Hall.Founder’s Day at Bethany College istraditionally observed on the firstThursday of March. The Collegereceived its official charter from theLegislature of Virginia on March 2,1840. The charter was affirmed onJune 20, 1863, by the Legislature ofthe newly formed state of WestVirginia.To view the video from Founder’sDay, visit http://vimeo.com/99245964SUMMER 2010BETHANY COLLEGEFurbee, WilliamsCited for ExcellencePROFESSOR OF SOCIAL WORKand Department Chair KatherineShelek-Furbee and Director ofPhysical Plant Ted Williams — bothnow concluding 26 yearsof service toBethany —were honoredwith thePresident’sAward forExcellence in Performance for facultyand staff, respectively, at Honors Dayceremonies April 15, 2010.Professor Furbee’s service atBethany College corresponds roughly to the existence of the Social WorkProgram — one quarter century.“You might say that my career andthe Program grew together,” she saidof her 26-year career at the College.Professor Furbee began her serviceat Bethany in1984, and theSocial WorkProgram wasofficiallyaccredited in1983-1984.Since then,she has shepherded more than 150graduates through the Program,President Miller noted.In that duration, she has seen theProgram grow in both enrollmentand stature, marking its 25th year ofaccreditation in April 2009.“An innovative teacher andefficient administrator, she has alsorevitalized the Kalon Leadershipprogram while spearheadingefforts to increase service learningopportunities for students andfaculty,” President Miller said.Professor Furbee was alsocited for her outreach to workingprofessionals in the fields of socialwork, health care and communityservice and her leadership of atwo-plus-two program with WestVirginia Northern CommunityCollege.Also beginning his career atBethany College in 1984, Director ofthe Physical Plant Ted Williams“helps ensure that this place ofhaunting beauty always looks its bestand that our students, faculty andstaff are cared for,” President Millerremarked.“Most weekends you will find himhere just ‘checking on things,’” he noted.“(Williams) works tirelessly toensure that each of us can come towork every day and focus on ourmission of education. He is a colorfulcharacter who has a passion forBethany College, its students andemployees.”Capital Campaign MoreThan Halfway Toward 52 Million Goal“TRANSFORMATION NOW!” —Bethany’s five-year strategic planninginitiative — has raised 29.2 millionof the 52 million goal announced byPresident Scott D. Miller in 2008.Projects have included increasingBethany’s endowment, enhancingalumni giving and raising funds foradditional student facilities andscholarships.T R A N S F O R M AT I O N N O W !The Campaign for Bethany College UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT PLEDGESSPONSORED PROGRAMSPRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS TOTAL
Bethany’s PASS ProgramChosen for NationalAttentionBETHANY’S PROGRAM FORAcademic and Social Success (PASS)has been chosen by the NationalAssociation of Independent Collegesand Universities (NAICU) as one ofeight outstanding programs submittedto its College Access and Success project to be shared with members ofPresident Barack Obama’s staff. Itsgoal is to highlight programs demonstrating success in reaching out tounderserved student populations andimproving access to a college education.The eight programs were cited asmodels in support of the President’sgoal of making the United States thenation with the world’s highestproportion of college graduates by2020. The PASS program was alsocited repeatedly at the 2010 NAICUannual conference.Bethany Launches Masterof Arts in TeachingBETHANY HAS announced theestablishment of its first graduatedegree program — a Master of Artsin Teaching (MAT) — set to beginwith the start of the 2010-2011 academic year. The Higher LearningCommission of the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schoolsgave its official endorsement ofBethany’s program this week.“The Master of Arts in Teachingis an innovative degree program thatbuilds upon Bethany’s alreadyhigh-impact education curriculum,”stated Bethany College President ScottD. Miller. “Our Department ofEducation is well-known forpreparing exceptionally qualifiedgraduates with a thorough understanding of successful teachingpractices. Now — by taking advantage of our new, graduate-levelcoursework — students can lookforward to even more professionalopportunities upon earning adegree from Bethany College.”The MAT degree at Bethany is aprogressive program created to serveindividuals who have earned theirbaccalaureate degree in educationand teaching certification and wishto further their professional development through graduate work in pedagogy. In addition, the MAT programprovides a pathway into teaching forthose who hold a baccalaureatedegree outside of education, allowingthem to pursue graduate-level studieswhile completing the requirementsfor initial teacher certifications inelementary (grades K-6) or middleschool education (grades 5-9).Bethany’s MAT program also provides an option for Bethany undergraduates entering their senior yearto seek provisional admission to theprogram and begin coursework. Thisplan enables students to graduate infive years with a baccalaureate degree,initial licensure and an MAT degree.The MAT program is designed tobe a part-time program lastingapproximately two years. Graduateclasses will be held on evenings andweekends during regular semesters,along with January and summer termcoursework. Online classes may alsobe offered. The program culminateswith a full-time, semester-longinternship in a public school.Bethany College StudentsSelected for Top Internshipsin Washington, D.C.THREE BETHANY COLLEGEpolitical science majors recentlyturned classroom knowledge intoreal-world experience, earningprestigious internships throughThe Washington Center forInternships and AcademicSeminars, in spring 2010.Wendy McAfee ‘10, of Jewett,Ohio, interned with CongresswomanTammy Baldwin, who representsthe 2nd Congressional District ofWisconsin. Quinn McCall ‘11, ofVenetia, Pa., interned with thewell-known law firm Kohn, Kohn,& Colapinto, LLP, while Matt Nemec‘11, of New Brighton, Pa., workedwith the Office of National DrugControl Policy, a component of theExecutive Office of the President.Through their placements, thestudents gained valuable experience,attending classes and learning aboutlife in the nation’s capital.Bethany has been affiliated withThe Washington Center for morethan a decade. Dr. Clinton Maffett,Bethany College professor of politicalscience and chair of the Departmentof History and Political Science,serves as the College’s liaison to theorganization. More than 30 Bethanystudents have participated in TheWashington Center programs.Noted Ethicist AddressesKalon Scholars Luncheon“I CANNOT TEACH someone ethics,but I can help them define their values,” Jeffrey L. Seglin ‘78, a well-knownNew York Times author and leadingbusiness ethicist, told attendees of hisMarch 6 keynote address at the 26thannual Kalon Scholarship Luncheon.The eventwas part ofthe KalonLeadershipScholarshipCompetitionfor incomingfreshmen withexceptionalacademic,leadership and service records.“Bethany did not change whoI was, but it did define who I am,”he told Kalon scholars, candidates,faculty and others in attendance.Seglin’s son Ed ‘89, chairman ofthe North Central High SchoolEnglish Department in Indianapolis,Ind., is also an alumnus.Seglin writes the popular “TheRight Thing,” a weekly column ongeneral ethics syndicated by The NewYork Times Syndicate. He has alsoauthored or co-authored more than adozen books on business and writing. One, The Right Thing: Conscience,Profit and Personal Responsibility inToday’s Business, was named one ofthe “Best Business Books of 2003” bythe Library Journal.In addition, Seglin serves as associate professor of writing, literatureand publishing at Emerson Collegeand is an ethics fellow at the PoynterInstitute for Media Studies. He earneda master’s degree in theological studiesfrom The Divinity School at HarvardUniversity.BETHANY COLLEGESUMMER 20105
B E T H A N YT O D AYNOTEWORTHYWest Virginia CampusCompact Selects BethanyCollege as Global YouthService Day Mini-GrantInstitutionBETHANY WAS one of eight collegesselected for mini-grant funding byWest Virginia Campus Compact, thestate’s lead agency for Global YouthService Day 2010. The College usedthe mini-grant to fund Spring intoService! — a program designed tohelp ready the community for spring.Bethany’s senior class KalonScholars, in cooperation withBethany Memorial Church and avariety of other college and town representatives, worked with area community volunteers to participate inspring cleanup projects includingyard work and repairing ravages ofthe winter snowstorms, April 25,2010, as part of their farewell gift tothe Bethany community.“The Kalon Scholars hope thatthis event will be only the first ofmany to come in uniting the College,community and student body inefforts to make Bethany the best itcan be,” stated Katherine ShelekFurbee, professor of social work,chair of the Department of SocialWork and faculty advisor to theKalon Scholars.Established in 1988, Global YouthService Day is the largest serviceevent in the world and is now celebrated in more than 100 countries.New Trustee NamedPHILANTHROPIST ASA JOHNSONhas been named to the BethanyCollege Board of Trustees, continuing a family tradition that enduresfrom 1865. His father, Thomas P.Johnson, Jr., who has served since1990, has become a trustee emeritus.Johnson’s forebears have servedBethany since 1865, when AlexanderCampbell named Thomas W. Phillipsof New Castle, Pa., a trustee, a posi6SUMMER 2010BETHANY COLLEGEtion he held from 1886-1912; his son,Thomas W. Phillips, Jr. served from1915-1956. The next generationassumed Bethany leadership, withFrank L. Wiegand serving from1956-1993 and Thomas PhillipsJohnson, Sr. from 1971-1989. After thedeath of her brother, Grace PhillipsJohnson received an honorary LL.D.degree from Bethany in 1954 for heractive interest in the development ofthe College.The next generation continued tosupport Bethany College, withThomas Johnson, Jr. serving as trusteefrom 1990 to the present, PhillipsWiegand serving from 1995-2002 andRoger Wiegand from 2002-2007.Winifred Johnson Clive, an artistof reputation in America andEurope, was artist in residence atBethany and received an honoraryDoctor of Fine Arts in 1979.Phillips Hall, T. W. PhillipsMemorial Library, Grace PhillipsJohnson Visual Arts Center and theThomas Phillips Johnson Health andRecreation Center, as well as the ThomasW. Phillips Chair in Religious Studies,were all funded by the generosity ofthe Phillips/Johnson family.Bethany Hosts 2010Oreon E. Scott LecturesBETHANY COLLEGE HELD the55th annual Oreon E. Scott LecturesApril 12-13 at the MountainsideConference Center. The featuredspeaker was Bonnie Thurston, aWest Virginia native, BethanyCollege graduate and New Testamentscholar. Thurston’s focus was “TheLord’s Prayer: Personal Piety andGlobal Justice.”Ann Updegraff Spleth, vicepresident for external relations atChristian Theological Seminary, andRev. Scott Thayer, chaplain of BethanyCollege and pastor of BethanyMemorial Church, also presentedmessages throughout the event.Thurston, who lives near Wheeling,W.Va., resigned the William F. OrrProfessorship in New Testament atPittsburgh Theological Seminary in2002. She earned a bachelor’s inEnglish (First Honors) from BethanyCollege and a master’s degree anddoctorate from the University ofVirginia. She has done post-doctoralwork at Harvard Divinity School;Eberhard Karls University inTuebingen, Germany; and the EcoleBiblique in Jerusalem.Governor Minner Speaksat May Morning BreakfastTHE 63RD ANNUAL DarlineNicholson MayMorningBreakfast,sponsored byPanhellenicCouncil andthe Office ofStudent Life,was held on Saturday, May 1. Thisbreakfast, named in honor of longtime Bethany College employeeDarline Nicholson after her retirement,was founded to honor the seniorwomen of Bethany College.Governor Ruth Ann Minner, whorecently completed two terms as thefirst female governor of Delaware,addressed the senior women withadvice on life after college. TheGovernor advised the women presentthat only they can limit what they doin their lives. She urged them not toset limits but to set goals for themselves and to do all that is necessaryto reach those goals.At the breakfast, the JoyceChernenko Outstanding Advisoraward was given to Dr. ElizabethLangemak, assistant professor ofEnglish, for her dedication to andsupport of the female students ofBethany College. Also honored atthe breakfast was senior SarahWalter with the Aleece C. GreshamLeadership Award.
[Equestrian Program]Ride On!ith its 1,300-acre campus and easy accessto internationally known horse expertsand facilities, Bethany College is wellequipped to offer a world-class equestrian program.Students who pursue equine studies can choosefrom a wide range of concentrations — all emphasizing direct, hands-on experience. Drawing on thestrengths of a focused program within the context ofa comprehensive liberal arts education, Bethany’sequine studies majors graduate with the knowledgeand mastery of the multi-faceted skills they need tothrive in the equine industry.Equine studies majors can combine several areasof study, including environmental science, international relations, political communications, psychologyand education. Bethany offers a pre-veterinary trackas well as opportunities in the following areas:W facility management and design horse production and management equine anatomy and physiology equine sales preparation and marketing equine reproduction riding instruction driving and eventing animal nutrition animal breeding and genetics equine sports medicine and lamenessThe Bethany Equestrian Club offers competitiveriding opportunities for College students in three divisions– Hunt Seat, Dressage and Western.The College has also added a concentration in equinefacilitated therapy as part of its social work major, whichequips students with the support they need to use theirequine knowledge and skills to assist persons who sufferfrom physical and/or mental challenges such as autism,cerebral palsy, depression, anxiety and paralysis.Bethany’s student-run equine facility serves the College andsurrounding community with a high-quality boarding optionand provides undergraduates with one-on-one instructional timewith established riding and management professionals — furtherpreparing Bethany College equine studies graduates with theextensive learning experience necessary to achieve their goals.BETHANY COLLEGESUMMER 20107
B E T H A N YT O D AYNOTEWORTHYGRADUATION 2010Gaston Capertonaddresses theClass of 2010.GASTON CAPERTON , former governor of West Virginiaand current president of the College Board of New York,spoke to Bethany College’s 2010 graduating class as part ofthe institution’s 170th anniversary CommencementWeekend. Caperton presented listeners with a challengeto view all of their experiences — both good and bad — aspreparation for success.Caperton delivered his remarks, “Preparation, Path toSuccess,” to Bethany’s 124 graduating seniors on May 15 inthe grassy quadrangle adjacent to the College’s historicOld Main.“Tomorrow you will take the next step in preparing foryour own professional futures. You might
Bethany College is an academic community founded on the close interaction between students and faculty in the educational process. Bethany College values intellectual rigor and freedom, diversity of thought and lifestyle, personal growth within a community context, and responsible engagement with public issues. Its programs are designed to
