The document summarizes remarks from a professor about Steve Jobs and his visionary leadership at Apple. It also discusses the revival of dining committees at Bethany College aimed at improving communication between dining services and students. Finally, it encourages participation in newly formed committees focused on international affairs and other student issues.

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Osborne, continued from page 1 Committees, continued from page 1
“He [was] a true visionary that thing of theirs just drives them.” To posting and creating gardens to created committees, the Student
[saw] creases no one else can.” describe Steve in one word he said, provide local produce to dining fa- Government Association is reviv-
“A technologist, [Jobs] was not. “Inspiring.” His work with IBM cilities. ing the Dining Committee, a group
But he was a visionary and knew was “structured” and with Apple, The Student Affairs Committee, dedicated to increasing commu-
what he wanted. He was a perfec- work was “creative.” To Osborne, chaired by Katherine Papp, seeks nication between Bethany’s din-
tionist and if someone brought him “The journey, being able to work to improve student life by directly ing services and their consumers.
a product that did not match his for Apple…was the reward.” addressing student comments and This committee will bring menu
par, that employee was out… If it Professor Osborne said what he concerns from security issues to suggestions as well as questions
doesn’t work, you [didn’t] have a would have loved to say to Jobs be- academic issues and anything re- and concerns directly to Chart-
chance of staying there. Steve was fore he died “Thanks for my career, lating to campus life. They will wells, which will hopefully re-
draconian.” [Steve]. Thanks for changing the work closely with Student Court to sult in more needs being met and
“He had no problem calling you world.” resolve problems that students are greater overall satisfaction with
at 3 a.m. and he expected you to be To Osborne, Steve Jobs was a unable to deal with on their own, the campus dining experience.
fully aware, awake and talking.” creator, an imaginative, draconian and will also provide feedback di- Bethany’s Student Government
According to Professor Osborne, inspirer who bore a brilliant mind rectly to the administration. Association wishes to urge all stu-
Jobs was very secretive about his and the nerve to make dreams real- The International Affairs Com- dents, faculty, staff, and members
personal life. In a Times interview, ity. Osborne wants Steve to be seen mittee serves two purposes: first, of the Bethany community to use
he told a reporter not to ask him “[a]s probably one of the greatest to provide more support for in- this opportunity to make their
any questions about his family or minds of this century…the change ternational students, giving them voice heard. Even those who have
personal life. At the first mention he gave to the world is the same as somewhere to turn with issues and limited time to participate are
of these, he took off his micro- Einstein or Ford. He did it by mak- concerns, addressing the needs invited to share their knowledge
phone and left. “He was rigorous ing things simple.” and difficulties of living alone in a and ideas with committee chairs.
and sometimes cruel, but that was To the world, Apple Inc. and foreign country, and providing op- As SGA President Gabriela Nunez
Steve,” said Osborne. Steve Jobs will remain the found- portunities to help them make the states, “We just need everyone to
When asked whether he felt Ap- ers of a different way of thinking. most of their time at Bethany. work together.”
ple’s message has changed, Profes- They will be the revolution of the Secondly, the Committee seeks Currently, the new committees
sor Osborne responded, “Apple’s computer and technology industry to increase the international un- meet Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in
philosophy is still true, it is only get- – artists who brought to the world derstanding of Bethany students Phillips Lounge, but once estab-
ting bigger and faster. This culture simplicity and innovation. in general by bringing more events lished, they will begin meeting
to campus including speakers and separately at a time to be decided
cultural presentations and taking by members. Those who would
students off campus to local shop- like to be involved in a commit-
Co-Editors-in-chief: ping centers like The Highlands, tee, even if they are unable to at-
Annie Wilson Layout Contributor:
as well as to Pittsburgh and other tend meetings at the current time,
Amie Warrick Alanna Bebech
major cities. The International Af- may contact the committee chair
fairs Committee and SGA want to or SGA for more information. No
Sports Editor:
Jorge LaBoy The Staff Writers:
George Cothran
make sure that students are given
a variety of experiences that will
meeting time has been chosen for
the Dining Committee, but those
Ben Donavon
Faculty Contributors:
Kathy Shelek-Furbee
TOWER Nick Wiery
Noelle Wright
increase their cultural knowledge
outside of the classroom.
interested in participating or re-
ceiving updates may contact SGA
In addition to these three newly Vice President Tanner Coles.
Heather Ricciuti
Contributors:
James Barton
Miller Honored, continued from page 1
Faculty Advisors: Bethany Selph introduced President Miller. dreams,” Dr. Miller said.
M.E. Yancosek Gamble Khristian Smith In his address, “Faith of Our He said Wesleyan provided him
Dr. Mort Gamble Founders: A Personal Homecom- “with a working knowledge of dif-
ing,” Dr. Miller paid tribute to the ferent subjects, a curiosity about
“courageous work” of the founders the world, and the tools of commu-
of church-related higher educa- nication and research” that served
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