Linfield is nearing a time of great transition. After 12 years as president, Thomas Hellie will soon retire, and Miles Davis will take the helm July 1. Change, of course, can be both exciting and a little unnerving.
In the coming months, the Linfield community will have the opportunity to participate in the transition. This is a time to reflect on the achievements of President Hellie (see page 6 for the full story), thank him for his service, celebrate his successes and wish him well as he takes on new challenges.
This is also a time to begin paving the way for President Davis. Plans are underway to acclimate him to Linfield and the Pacific Northwest, and introduce him to the people and traditions important to Linfield. We look forward to learning how his skills will enrich the Linfield experience for alumni, students, parents and community members.
Change can be scary, but it is not new. Each year, we graduate one class and add a new group of students. We say farewell to retiring faculty and staff, and welcome new colleagues. Through transitions, we learn that the college is stronger because of the people who have shaped it. President Hellie will be missed, and President Davis will create his own Linfield experience. Join us for the transition.
– Debbie Harmon Ferry ’90
Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
