Events
Presidential Luncheon
Boathouse Lodge
Ronald Reagan Voice of America Freedom Park
March 29, 2007
President and Mrs. Hodge hosted over 100 people at a special luncheon where Miami unveiled its plans for the Voice of America Learning Center. After a welcome by President Hodge, Provost Jeffrey Herbst and regional campus deans Kelly Cowan and Daniel Hall provided an overview of educational plans for the new center. Miamiâs Director of Architecture and Planning Bob Keller and Rod Nimtz, VOALC Director, shared the plans for the facility, which was followed by comments from Judi Boyko, West Chester Township Administrator, and Mike Muska, Executive Director of Butler County MetroParks.
Groundbreaking Ceremony
September 5, 2007
More than 200 people gathered on a hot summer afternoon for the official groundbreaking for the Voice of America Learning Center. Miami University President David Hodge welcomed community leaders and Miami colleagues to the historic occasion. Provost Jeffrey Herbst spoke of the educational vision of the Center, followed by comments from West Chester Township Trustee George Lang and Ohio Representative Bill Coley.