The Bell, Fall 2016

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Alumni News

Miller completes third Thiel College history book “A Joyful Noise!” was written by Paul Miller ’69 and focuses on music and its place at the College during its 150-year history. The Alumni Office has copies for sale. Miller has also written histories on the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity on campus and The Thiel Players. “To me the most important part of Thiel’s identity as a liberal arts college is ‘arts.’ Theater, literature, art and music are the most direct ways for us to connect with the great thinkers of the past and to get an appreciation for what connects us as human beings with those of previous centuries,” Miller said. “The happy combination of the sesquicentennial celebration, my being retired, the college archives, and the ability to contact many alumni via email resulted in last year’s theater history and this year’s history of music at Thiel. My hope is that these works can

Michael Bray, D.M.A. (left) and Rae Johnson ’59 (center) pose for a photo with Paul Miller ’69 and his recently completed third Thiel College history book.

show how the arts have enriched generations of Thiel students and provide momentum to carry that enrichment into the future.”

For more information or to reserve a copy, contact the Office of Alumni Relations, alumni@thiel.edu. Proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the Thiel Players, the Thiel Choir and the Thiel Fund.

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10. Richard Meeker

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14. Rev. Dr. Martin Roth

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8. Carol (Hild) Lehman 9. Robert Derrickson

13. Fred Kiser 15. Esther (Mostoller) Weigle 16. Fred Haer 17. Jill (Shackett) Haer 18. Andrew Ross 19. Jim Bergman

UPDATE YOUR ALUMNI PROFILE

Whether it’s a new email or home address, complete our online form to let us know how to stay in touch. Visit www.thiel.edu/alumni/keep-in-touch to update your alumni file. For more information, contact Director of Alumni Relations Kelly Sanzari ’13 at 724-589-2014 or alumni@thiel.edu.

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