Thiel College Announces Community Building Initiative Schedule
for Fall Semester

Oct. 7, 2010

GREENVILLE, PA—Thiel College’s Community Building Initiative is back this fall with some changes to its format and schedule.

During the academic year, the CBI will offer a community event, speaker, festival and workshop each semester, for a total of eight events during the year.

“This new format will give CBI attendees a chance to mingle and connect with their community members while enjoying a communal experience,” said Allen Morrill, director of the Langenheim Memorial Library and CBI co-chair. “We want the CBI to be an opportunity for all our community members to connect to each other and have fun and learn together.”

The events for this semester include:

• Home Brewing Workshop with Rev. Dr. Derek Nelson on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Glen Johnson Community Center—Nelson will present a “how-to” workshop on home brewing with samples for those age 21 and over.
• The Annual Thiel College Chili Cook Off on Nov. 18 at 11:30 a.m.—members of the Thiel community will bring out their best chili. Tickets are $1 to sample and vote on the best chili on campus. Proceeds will be donated to the charity of the winner’s choice.
• World War II Display and Demonstration on Nov. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. (public presentation)—In honor of Veteran's Day, World War II re-enactors, including Tom Jones of Thiel's Public Safety Office, will set up a WWII-era encampment in the Lutheran Heritage Room.
• International Holiday Extravaganza on Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.— Faculty, staff and students from Thiel College and members of the Greenville community will explore and display festive customs from cultures around the globe. This event features holiday crafts, light refreshments and local entertainment.

Community Worship has returned to its weekly schedule. Rev. Dr. Derek Nelson, Thiel campus pastor, is offering a 30-minute worship service called “A Good Half-Hour” each Thursday at 12:30 p.m. during the academic year. Community Greening efforts will also continue this year, with special events like RecycleMania and the Wear It Out recycled fashion show returning during the spring semester.

The Community Building Initiative, which is in its third year, is aimed at fostering a sense of community and togetherness on Thiel’s campus as well as between Thiel and the greater Greenville community. All Community Building Initiative events are free and open to the public. For more information or a schedule of events, visit www.thiel.edu/cbi.

About Thiel College

Founded in 1866, Thiel College is a liberal arts, sciences and professional studies institution located in Greenville, Pa., that provides a great balance of academic challenge, personal and social involvement, and exceptional value to its 1,100 students. For more information about Thiel College, which is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, visit www.thiel.edu or call 800-24-THIEL.

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