Actor Richard Thomas comes to Millersville Continuing to support the University’s mission of encouraging the arts to flourish in the Lancaster community, Millersville University welcomed the nationally acclaimed actor Richard Thomas to campus. Known for his portrayal of John-Boy on The Waltons, Thomas performed in a one-man show, “A Distant Country Called Youth,” at Millersville on September 23. The play was adapted by Steve Lawson from The Selected Letters of Tennessee Williams, Vol. 1: 1920-1945. The production follows Williams’ life and career as one of America’s preminent playwrights. The letters reveal Williams’ characteristics such as his vivid sense of drama and his remarkable wit. Following the performance Thomas and Lawson spoke about Williams, how the production came about and answered questions from the audience. The next day Thomas (pictured below, center) and Lawson interacted with students in a variety of workshops.
Review MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE
Fall 2007
Vol. 121
No. 1
The Review is published quarterly by Millersville University of Pennsylvania of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and mailed free to Millersville alumni, faculty, staff and other friends of the University.
President Dr. Francine G. McNairy
Alumni Association Richard L. Frerichs ‘64, president Bill Martin ’81, president-elect Benjamin Gorman ‘00, treasurer Jen Strobel ’95, secretary
Millersville Review Staff Amy H. Dmitzak, Executive Editor Patricia Coulson, Editor Wendy Sheaffer, Art Director Janet Kacskos, Campus News Steven A. DiGuiseppe ‘82, Alumni News Dianne O’Connor, Alumni News
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Corrections In the summer issue of the Review, in the profile of Dr. Winter, there was a typographical error: The correct reference is the Freedom March took place in Selma. Also, there was an error in the caption on page 21. The correct caption is below.
Retired faculty Recently retired faculty: ›› Peter Brye, music ›› Patrick Cooney, physics ›› Dave Dobbins, biology ›› Stanley Kabacinski, wellness & sport sciences ›› Keith Lauderbach, industry & technology ›› Marvin Margolis, economics ›› Jan M. Shepherd, chemistry
Left to right: James E. Seitz ’50, Distinguished Service Award, William B. McIlwaine and James P. Argires received the 2007 Honorary Alumni Awards.
›› Yin Soong, earth sciences/ oceanography
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Board of Governors Kenneth M. Jarin (chairman), Aaron A. Walton (vice chair), C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni (vice chair), Matthew E. Baker, Marie Conley Lammando, Paul S. Dlugolecki, Daniel P. Elby, Ryan Gebely (student), Michael K. Hanna, Vincent J. Hughes, Kim E. Lyttle Josh O’Brien (student), Joseph M. Peltzer, Guido M. Pichini, Edward G. Rendell, James J. Rhoades, Christine J. Toretti Olson, Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak.
Millersville University Council of Trustees Michael G. Warfel ‘84 (chairman), Paul G. Wedel (vice chairperson), Nelson Sears (secretary), Abram Diffenbach ‘73, Jesse D. Hersh (student), Joseph E. Hennessey, Caroline M. Hoffer ‘77, William B. McIlwaine, Gerald S. Robinson, James N. Stengel, Judy G. Hample, ex officio. Millersville University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.
