January 22, 2015

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Thiel Happenings

Fenlock’s addition strengthens Thiel commitment to student career development

Thiel College announces the addition of Nicolette Fenlock to the Career Development Center staff as assistant director. She joined Thiel College in the fall of 2014 and has been working with Associate Dean of Career Development Martin Black to strengthen the Career Center’s programs, internship opportunities for students and increasing post-graduation career placement for alumni.

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Hiram College abstract painter and ceramic sculptor team up for exhibition

Painter George Schroeder and ceramic sculptor Dave Thomas will exhibit their work at Thiel College’s Weyers-Sampson Gallery from Jan. 21 to Feb. 20.

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Thiel’s 18th President Dr. Robert Olson ’60 to be honored at Founders’ Day

Dr. Robert Olson ’60, H’09, Thiel College's 18th President, will receive the Louis and Barbara Thiel Distinguished Service Award at the institution’s Founders' Day celebration Feb. 5.

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Tomcat Tributes

Congratulations to the following Tomcat Tribute recipients. Employees can nominate co-workers for recognition in four categories (Random Act of Kindness, Going the Extra Mile, Had a Great Idea, Just Because). To nominate a fellow employee go to the Campus Resource link on the Thiel Hub.

Going the Extra Mile

Nominee: Tom Luciani
Nominator: Anonymous
Comment: Tom is always willing to go the extra mile. With just a phone call, Tom will drop what he is doing to lend a hand to a co-worker. Thanks Tom, for always being a dependable team member. 

Nominee: Cyrill Parham
Nominator: Ed Topoleski
Comment: Cyrill created a new PowerPoint presentation with animation for basketball games using Adobe After Effects. The new presentation looks great!

Nominee: Tom Jones
Nominator: Allen Morrill
Comment: Due to alarm testing, the library elevator was not working. Going the extra mile, Tom helped Bob Schaller carry a person in a wheelchair up from the basement of the library to the first floor. Bravo Tom.

Nominee: Bob Schaller
Nominator: Allen Morrill
Comment: Due to alarm testing, the library elevator was not working. Going the extra mile, Bob helped Tom Jones carry a person in a wheelchair up from the basement of the library to the first floor. And, later, Bob came over and fixed the elevator. Bravo Bob.

Nomination comments may be condensed for space considerations to appear in campus publications.

Campus News

Career Center video promotes department's four-year blueprint

The post-graduation job search is a stressful time. Career Development Center Associate Dean Martin Black and Assistant Director Nicolette Fenlock are taking some of the anxiety out of the job hunt. In a new video launched last Tuesday, the Career Center staff discusses their four-year blueprint that sets students on a career path.

This short marketing video was produced in-house using the Pedas Communication Center’s equipment and technology. The cross-collaborative effort included film and production expertise from Production Engineer Mike McElroy and creative direction by Associate Director of Web Development Jonathan Shearer.

The video will be promoted on the Career Development Center landing page, various social channels and through email to parents and prospective students.

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Founders' Day honorees

The annual Founders’ Day celebration will be held in the Lutheran Heritage Room on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. Please join the Thiel community as we recognize the following 2015 Founders’ Day honorees:

A. Louis and Barbara Thiel Award Winner
Dr. Robert Olson ’60
The Eighteenth President of Thiel College

 

Staff Honorees

 

Faculty Honorees

Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award
Joshua R. Myers, M.A.
Adjunct Faculty, Department of English

Distinguished Teacher Faculty Award
Andrew S. Erb, M.M.
Instructor of Performing Arts-Music/Director of Bands

Distinguished Scholar Faculty Award
Christopher M. Stanisky, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry

Fatimata A. Palé, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology

Distinguished Service Faculty Award
Melissa S. Oakes, C.P.A., C.F.E., M.B.A. ‘03
Associate Professor of Business Administration and Accounting

Professor of the Year
Curtis L. Thompson, Ph.D.
Professor of Religion
Director of the Dietrich Honors Institute

If you’d like to attend the Founders’ Day Convocation and reception that precedes the event, RSVP to specialevents@thiel.edu by Jan. 30.

Student News

Library Awards Ceremony

Students will be recognized for excellent research and writing skills in compeleting their course assignments from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 at Stamm Lecture Hall in the Pedas Center. All nominees were enrolled in classes that partnered with librarians who taught library instruction sessions tailored to their specific research needs. All nominees will be recognized at the ceremony and the top five will present their papers.

The Thiel College Student Athlete Advisory Committee members Niki Carlton (left) and Ashley McMillen (right) helped with the SAAC's holiday clothing drive.

Student Athlete Advisory Committee Winter Clothing Drive

The Thiel College Student Athlete Advisory Committee organized a winter clothing drive from Nov. 3-Dec.5. Donations were dropped off at the Greenville Good Shepherd Center on Dec. 9 by SAAC President Niki Carlton and Vice President Ashley McMillen. We wanted to thank everyone that donated items to those in need and wish all a Happy Holiday Season. 

Senior Business Seminar underway

The Senior Business Seminar class has provided the opportunity for top students to meet and interact with individuals who have enjoyed distinguished careers in the corporate and foundation worlds. Thiel graduates who are prominent leaders in business, industry and finance address the seminar each spring.

Get more information and event recaps of each week's preesentations at the Senior Business Seminar page.

Special Notes

Thank yous

I would like to thank the entire Thiel community and my fellow members of the English department for the lovely flowers and messages of sympathy that were sent to me in commemoration of my husband's passing. I cannot express how much I appreciated such heartfelt kindness at such a sad time.
Thank you, Karen Kollar 

Thank you for all the messages, prayers and cards my family received after the sudden death of my brother, Michael Carr. They were all greatly appreciated.
Jean Carr

Message of Sympathy

Thiel College extends condolences to Linda Mitchell (Housekeeping) and family on the recent passing of her father-in-law, Mr. Lester Mitchell. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 1128 State St., Suite 301, Erie, PA  16505 or www.alz.org.  

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