August 26, 2015

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Thiel Happenings

Thiel College adds Nowinski to Department of History faculty

Thiel College announces the addition of Sheila Nowinski, Ph.D., as assistant professor of history. Nowinski was most recently an assistant professor of history at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Mich.

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Professor with expertise in social and health psychology joins Thiel College faculty

Thiel College announces the addition of Assistant Professor of Psychology Kristel Gallagher, Ph.D. Gallagher most recently was an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Keystone College in northeastern Pennsylvania.

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Academic year kicks off with Move-in Day and Opening Convocation 

Classes for the 2015-16 academic year began Monday. 

Prior to the start of classes, first-year students were welcomed at the annual Opening Convocation and Matriculation ceremony Aug. 21 in the William A. Passavant Center. President Troy D. VanAken,Ph.D., hosted the ceremony and joined faculty and staff in welcoming new students as well as their parents, family and friends. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Lynn Franken, Ph.D., Vice President of Student Life Mike McKinney, M.S.Ed., ’02 and Kelsey Schneider ’16 also addressed the students. As part of the exercises students marched on Brother Martin's Walk. The only other time they will make that walk with their class will be during Commencement.

Photos from the day are on Flickr and Instagram:

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Student presentations highlight first Thiel Forum

The schedule for the 2015-16 Thiel Forums has been set and will feature faculty and students discussing a wide range of topics from finding mutant E.coli, to bagpipes, to neuroscience explorations of scent-based attraction. The discussions will also cover other research projects, international travel experiences and sabbatical endeavors.

The first Thiel Forum is from 4-5 p.m. Sept. 17. It will feature students discussing research regarding learning styles in reference to Thiel College’s Supplemental Instruction Program, their summer travel abroad experiences and creative writing.

The Thiel Forums are held monthly on select Thursdays throughout the academic year in the Stamm Lecture Hall in the James Pedas Communication Center. They provide faculty, students and staff an opportunity to share projects or publications and to discuss their work.

Schedule is subject to change. View the Thiel Forum page for more information.

2015-16 Schedule

Student News

Fall 2015 student teachers ready for area classrooms

Student teachers for the fall 2015 semester. Front row (left to right): Kristin Diegan '15, Bryan Smith '15, Kathleen Kent '15; back row: Kyle Dougherty '15, Darerick Slater '15, Elliott Beach '15Dan Nolte '15.

Seven students will conduct their student teaching this fall.

Special Notes

HR Notes

Thiel College says farewell to ...

Investment counselor appointments available

Representatives from TIAA-CREF will be available for appointments in Roth Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 8. Register online or call 800-732-8353 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Events

Campus Events

Worship on Wednesday
Today at 4 p.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel

Service is held every Wednesday, excluding Nov. 25 (Thanksgiving break). Contact Pastor Jayne Thompson at ext. 2130.

Student Activities Fair
Friday at 4-6 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room

Contact Director of Student Activities and Involvement Than Oo at ext. 2192 to reserve a table or for more information.

Health Professions Institute information session
Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center

Students interested in a health profession should attend this important meeting.

Etc.

Tomcat Tributes

Tomcat Tributes are designed to recognize the teamwork Thiel College employees exhibit each day. Employees can nominate co-workers for recognition in four categories (Random Act of Kindness, Going the Extra Mile, Had a Great Idea, Just Because).

Important Dates for 2015-16

TNT Fall Dates

The 2015-16 TNT dates have been finalized. TNT takes place from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in the Sawhill-Georgian Room in the Howard Miller Student Center (HMSC).

Other dates to note:

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T-Notes Publishing Schedule

The next issue of T-Notes will be out Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Send your submissions by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31 to tnotes@thiel.edu.

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