t-notes - February 24, 2016

Thiel Happenings

Local and touring musicians to perform at Thiel College Save The Music fundraiser

Thiel College radio station WXTC is hosting local and touring musicians to raise money for the station and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation.

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Eight to be inducted into Thiel College Athletic Hall of Fame

Seven Tomcats and a legendary coach will be inducted into the Thiel College Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 4.

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Assistant Professor of Biology named director of GNC Faculty/Student Research Institute

Thiel College announces Assistant Professor of Biology Delbert Abi Abdallah, Ph.D., has been named the director of the Greenville Neuromodulation Center Faculty/Student Research Institute effective immediately.

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Dwyer: Thiel College is small, but mighty

Danielle Dwyer ’11 is a television reporter in Toledo, Ohio. In this new video, she says Thiel College’s close-knit campus community felt like family. It was that personal connection to faculty and peers that helped her achieve success on campus and after graduation.

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A match 150 years in the making

The only match day of the year for The Thiel Fund is coming Feb. 29, 2016. Gifts and pledges up to the first $50,000 will be matched dollar for dollar. A generous alumna has pledged to give another $50,000 to The Thiel Fund if 150 gifts are made that day. Additionally, a Greek organization alumnus has promised to donate $20,000 if 50 Greek alumni make gifts.

Bookbinder, painter and poet team up for gallery talk

Bookbinder Susan Frakes, painter James Stewart and poet Philip Terman teamed up for a gallery talk at the Weyers-Sampson Gallery on Monday to discuss the collaborative project “Like a Bird Entering a Window and Leaving Through Another Window.” The work will be on display through Friday.

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Student News

Familiar face presents to senior business seminar

Professor David Miller, M.B.A. ’61 was unexpectedly called on to fill in as a senior business seminar presenter. His presentation covered a variety of topics from personal to professional.

“Professor Miller had some quotes that are really powerful:

be a go-getter;
when you come to a fork in the road take it;
the way you deal with failure tells a lot about your character;
keep your antennas up for opportunity and when you see it, seize it.”

– Stephanie Felix ’16

“I love that he said the biggest challenge in your life will be raising children. I feel that hearing his story has taught me more than I could have ever imagined.” – Carlee Jones ’16

“Most people your age are retired. What keeps you motivated every day? I love my job, and life is too short to waste your time doing anything but what you love. If you don’t enjoy your life, then you need to make a change, but if you love your life and your job, change nothing.” – Robert John Ritschard ’16

“We have all been blessed with certain talents, abilities, and skills. Know your talents and leverage them. Don’t take yourself too seriously. The most important decision you make in life is when you choose your life mate.” – Trent Mosley ’16

“You never know what person is going to change your life. Most important life decision: who you are going to spend the rest of your life with; you must try to deal with your mistakes and know how to learn from them.” – Jeffrey Jenkins ’16

Campus chief covers school public safety for Hazlett’s education class

Thiel College Police Chief Eric Allen visited the Foundations of Education class of Doug Hazlett, Ph.D., to address the future teachers about preK-12 campus security.

Special Notes

HR Notes

Thiel College says farewell to:

Maryann Cardillo, gift and pledge coordinator

Events

Campus Events

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

The service is held Wednesdays, excluding March 9 and 23. For more information, contact Pastor Jayne Thompson, M.Div., at ext. 2130.

Aikido Classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Glen Johnson Community Center, Lobby Area

Weekly Thiel College Aikido classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday evening through May 31.

For more information, contact Pastor Jayne Thompson, M.Div., at ext. 2130.

Student Preparedness Strategies
Thursday at 4 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center

Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Psychology Laura Pickens, Ph.D. ’06 and Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Biology Sarah Swerdlow, Ph.D., will speak on pedagogical strategies implemented in their fall 2015 courses. The professors will discuss strategies to increase student preparedness in the classroom, and its impact on course success.

For more information, contact Greg Butcher, Ph.D.

WXTC Save the Music event
Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center

Thiel College radio station WXTC is hosting a music festival to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. Performers include The 2nd Street Band, DeMarra Underwood, Jay Lamont, Young A, Nevada Color, Turnpike Gardens, John Ford of the Strawbs, Ian Lloyd’s Stories and Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius. This event is free for Thiel College students. A $10 donation can be made at the door for the public.

For more information, contact Mercedez Quarles ’17.

OBC Annual Soul Food Feast
Sunday at 5 p.m.
TC Cafe, Howard Miller Student Center

The Organization of Black Collegians is having their annual soul food feast where OBC members cook for the students, staff and community.

For more information, contact Mercedez Quarles ’17.

Cake Pop Sale
March 1 at 11 a.m.
TC Café, Howard Miller Student Center

Cake pops (2 for $1) will be for sale outside the cafeteria to raise money for the Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

For more information, contact Samantha Voto ’18.

Global Club Coffee Hour
March 2 at 4 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center

Coffee Hour is an opportunity for students to discuss and present on their global travel. Coffee and muffins will be served.

For more information, contact Paige Onomastico ’18.

Community Events

Organ concert
March 6 at 3:30 p.m.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

A Lenten concert that features Allan Slovenkay performing the music of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Hindemith. A reception follows the performance.

For more information, contact Maidene Hackett at 814-724-1093.

Greenville Chamber and United Way of Mercer County 17th Annual Auction
March 11 at 6 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center

This St. Patrick Day themed event includes live, silent and ticket auctions. Max Schang and Dave Gessler will perform Irish blues and rock music. Tickets are $45 per person, $350 for a table of eight and $425 for a table of 10. Reservation deadline is Feb. 29.

Make reservations online

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).

To nominate a fellow employee, visit the Campus Resources link on the Thiel Hub.

Going the Extra Mile
Nominees: Mike Mason, Kim Braden ’01, Steve Krasinski
Nominator: Tressa Snyder
Comment: Because replacement parts did not come in, Mike, Kim and Steve went the extra mile and brought the MOBI to the Rare Books Room so library instruction classes could still be held there. They made sure everything was working before they left. Thanks for helping!

T-Notes Publishing Schedule

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

Send your submissions by noon Monday, Feb. 29 to tnotes@thiel.edu.