| WHEREAS | Paul Talley retires in May 1997 after serving on the faculty in the Department of Communication and Theatre for 32 years; and | |
| WHEREAS | He kept live theatre vital at Millersville University as the director of and advisor to University Theatre; and | |
| WHEREAS | He devoted countless hours on evenings and weekends to communciating the love of theatre to generations of young performers; and | |
| WHEREAS | He shared his creative vision through the design of innumerable costumes and stage sets; and | |
| WHEREAS | He brought the joy of performance into the classroom through his teaching of Introduction to Theatre Techniques, Communication 100, and Acting, to name just a few; and | |
| WHEREAS | He offered his perspectives and wisdom to the department over the yars through curriculum development, peer mentoring, and committee service; and | |
| WHEREAS | He performed professionally on stages across the county; and | |
| WHEREAS | He fostered relationships with the theatrical community in the region to the benefit of Millersville University faculty and students; and | |
| WHEREAS | He enriched the cultural climate of the University and the community through his artistic leadership and tireless efforts; |