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City of Kokomo, Ivy Tech honor Miller
May 26, 2005 | |||||
KOKOMO, Ind.—Two community institutions honored IU Kokomo Professor Emeritus Dr. Herbert Miller, Ph.D., during the month of May. The City of Kokomo recognized Miller as a “hometown hero” on May 7, during a campus celebration. On May 21, Ivy Tech State College presented Miller with an honorary associate of science degree for college and community service during the college's commencement ceremony at Wabash.
Hired by Indiana University in 1960, Miller is acknowledged as IU's first full-time African American faculty member. He taught Slavic languages and literature on the IU Kokomo campus for more than four decades. He also held numerous administrative positions. Miller continues to work informally on campus, mentoring international students and introducing them to the community. During the Dr. Herbert C. Miller International and Minority Students Congratulatory Celebration on May 7, Kokomo Mayor Matt McKillip noted Miller's campus and civic involvement. “Dr. Miller has played a critical role in the dramatic internationalization of Kokomo in the past 25 years,” McKillip said. “He has unleashed in many a sense of wonder about other cultures, has eased the transition of many international individuals in becoming Kokomoans, and has played a vital role in educating and preparing many, including myself, for globalization in this ever shrinking world.” McKillip gave Miller a key to the city, specially manufactured and donated by Haynes International of Kokomo. Only the sixth such key presented by the McKillip administration, the key is made of a unique nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy, patented by Haynes International. The alloy is primarily used in specialty equipment for the chemical process and agrichemical industries. The event also saluted minority and international students who would receive degrees at IU Kokomo's Commencement on May 10. Sponsors included the International Student Organization, Umoja, the Neal-Marshall Alumni Club, the IU Kokomo Alumni Association, and the Office of Campus Climate. On May 21, Miller shared the spotlight with 288 graduates of Ivy Tech State College, representing the college's Kokomo, Logansport, and Wabash campuses. In presenting Miller with the honorary degree, Ivy Tech Chancellor Steve Daily praised Miller for his many years of service to both IU and north central Indiana. “His commitment to lifelong learning and as an advocate for raising cultural awareness is evident as he continues to create new opportunities for students,” Daily said. “Ivy Tech State College is proud to recognize Miller's accomplishments and for his efforts as a strong advocate for equal education for all. His commitment to education and to sharing that passion with others resonates with the mission of the college.” (Information provided by the City of Kokomo and Ivy Tech State College)
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