A Message from the Dean
Dear Thiel Parents,
There certainly hasn't been a lack of news and events to share with you since our last issue of the newsletter. In just a matter of three weeks we celebrated Halloween in Thiel's grand style; President VanAken announced the largest gift in the institution's 145-year history (for more information, visit www.thiel.edu/dietrich); we recognized the academic achievements of many of your sons and daughters at our Honors Convocation; and we enjoyed the company of many of you over Family Weekend. Needless to say, things have been very busy in sunny Greenville, Pennsylvania.
Now that we have had several days to get back into the "normal" routine of campus life, I can't help but realize that there isn't much time left this semester. In just a few short weeks, the students will head home to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Then it won't be long before they are completing final exams and traveling back home for winter break. Most of them have even registered for Spring classes already.
Since this will likely be last the newsletter before the holiday (that is unless someone else makes a 25 million dollar gift or something of the like), I want to take this opportunity to express my sincerest appreciation to all of you. This year I have many things that I can reflect upon and express my thanks for at the Thanksgiving dinner table with family. However, I can immediately identify more than 1,100 reasons to give thanks without any reflection necessary.
Even more than having the privilege of being here at a time we received the very generous and impactful gift from the late William S. Dietrich II, I am most thankful for the opportunity to work with your sons and daughters. It is our students that make our jobs so enjoyable, that will go out into the world and accomplish great things, and that teach us so much while we help them to learn, grow, and succeed. They make Thiel such a fun and special place to be, and for that, we are all truly thankful. So on behalf of the College, I want to THANK YOU all for sharing them with us!
I hope you all have a very happy Thanksgiving, and I hope many of you are able to join us for one last visit to campus this semester to attend the Dome Opening event on December 9th.
Best Wishes!
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Mike McKinney, ‘02
Dean of Students
Family Matters
Registration for Spring Classes
By now our students have all had the opportunity to register for their Spring 2012 courses. During registration period, students are expected meet with their academic advisor and then register online.
Please make it a point to ask your son or daughter what classes they have scheduled for next semester. If you find they have not registered or are having trouble registering, please encourage them to contact their advisor or visit the Academic Records Office. We can help them through the process if they are experiencing difficulty.
Celebrating Academic Excellence
I want to congratulate all of the students recognized at Honors Convocation last week! We are very proud of their efforts in the classroom, and we were delighted to celebrate that success with them. Please see click on the following link for a full listing of those recognized.
Listing of 2011 Student Honorees
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Campus Activities
Halloween Events
2nd Annual Dome Opening Celebration
Join us for the 2nd Annual Dome Opening Celebration on Friday, December 9 from 6 - 10 p.m. The open house will feature a variety of activities, including Bongoball, a golf driving range, a batting cage and inflatables, throughout the evening.
The Tomcat Marching Pride and Thiel Spirit Squads will perform at 7 p.m. Line dancing lessons will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase. The annual event is open to the public and there is no admission charge to attend. For more information, visit the site. See you there!
Athletics
Tomcat Wrestling
Congratulations to Corey Brown on his individual title at 133 pounds and the Tomcats for their third-place finish at last weekend’s Ithaca College Invitational. What a way to kick off the season!
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Tomcat Football
Despite falling at Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) rival Washington & Jefferson College on November 5, junior defensive end Tim Taylor moved into first place on the school's single-season tackles for loss list as he posted a career-high 15 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss against the Presidents. Way to go Tim!
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Athletes of the Week
We also want to congratulate the most recent Thiel College Athlete of the Week recipients! We are so proud to have you representing us on court, course, or playing field! Please see the list of recipients below, and read more about Thiel College Athletics at the Thiel Athletics Site.
Athletes Of The Week
| 11/08 | Corey Brown | Wrestling |
| 11/01 | Kelly Barzak | Women's Volleyball |
| 11/01 | Tim Taylor | Football |
| 10/25 | De'Von Drish | Football |
| 10/25 | Kelly Barzak | Women's Volleyball |
| 10/20 | Alyssa Chine | Women's Volleyball |
| 10/20 | Tim Taylor | Football |
| 10/11 | Chelsea Meister | Women's Volleyball |
| 10/11 | Ethan Bayne | Men's Soccer |
The Performing Arts
Performing Arts Family Weekend
A special thank you goes out to all students involved in the Thiel Choir and Thiel Players! Both groups did a fantastic job (as usual) while performing over Family Weekend.
Events
November
Wings N' Sings
Saturday, November 12
9 p.m. to Midnight (Rotunda Bistro)
Tomcat Taxi
Saturday, November 12
Hermitage
Saturday, November 19
Grove City Outlets
Shuttles: Noon-6 p.m. or 2-8 p.m.
Students don't need to sign up, just meet at the college's Passavant Center.
December
Grocery Bingo
Friday, December 2 at 9 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room
A student favorite! Winners take away a large tub of a variety of groceries.
Wings N' Sings
Saturday, December 3
9 p.m. to Midnight (Rotunda Bistro)
Tomcat Taxi
Saturday, December 3
Hermitage
Saturday, December 10
Grove City Outlets
Shuttles: Noon-6 p.m. or 2-8 p.m.
Students don't need to sign up, just meet at the college's Passavant Center.
Dueling Pianos
Part of our Coffeehouse Series
Tuesday, December 6
Dome Opening
Friday, December 9 from 6 - 10 p.m.
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Parent Resources
Academic Calendar
Student Activities Calendar
Thielensian (Student Newspaper)