October 5, 2016

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Thiel Happenings

College breaks ground for $4.5 million science connector building expansion

Thiel College President Susan Traverso, Ph.D., members of the Board of Trustees and faculty broke ground today on a new $4.5 million science connector expansion.

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Thiel Equestrians hosting their first Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competition

The Thiel College Equestrians will host their first Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competition on Oct. 15 and 16.

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‘Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow’ celebrated during Homecoming 2016

Homecoming 2016 “Thiel: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow” was an exciting and full weekend. On Friday, President Susan Traverso, Ph.D., thanked alumni and friends of the College during the Sesquicentennial Gala for their support of the Thiel 2016 Campaign, the largest fundraising campaign in school history. Thiel 2016 has raised $64 million—surpassing its goal by $4 million—and continues through the end of the year. The alumni awards, parade and football game highlighted Saturday's schedule. More than 130 pictures from the weekend are online at Thiel College's Flickr gallery

Flickr  View photos from more than 100 other Thiel College events.

Presidential greetings

The 20th president of Thiel College Susan Traverso, Ph.D., met with the 16th president of Thiel College Carlyle Haaland, Ph.D., and his wife, Mary, on Wednesday morning.

After meeting with President Traverso, the Haaland’s toured the campus they called home from 1991 to 1998.

Student News

Career Development Center holding open house

Clarissa Arbuckle ’11 joined the Career Development Center team in August as assistant director. A 2011 psychology and religion graduate, Arbuckle attended Yale Divinity School and is currently finishing her M.A. in college counseling at Edinboro University. She has focused on student development in higher education. As a full-time staff member in the Career Center, she welcomes students of all majors.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, all faculty, staff and students are invited to an open house to meet Arbuckle.

For more information, contact Martin Black at ext. 2372.

Campus Store adds student workers and fall merchandise

The Thiel Campus Store has added student workers Jessica Wilson ’18 and Jacob Burkley ’20. New outdoor and fall weather apparel items are now in stock, too.

Wilson is an elementary education major from Kinsman, Ohio and a 2014 graduate of Badger High School. Burkley is an actuarial studies major from Waterford, Pa. and a 2016 graduate of Ft. LeBoeuf High School.

The Campus Store is open three hours before the kickoff on football Saturdays. The store is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Special Notes

Free employee flu shots

Free flu shots were offered today. For employees who missed this time, alternate days and times will be available at the UPMC Urgent Care facility located along North Hermitage Road in Hermitage. The schedule will be announced when it is confirmed.

Events

Campus Events

Thiel Fortnightly Club Autumn Fest
Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
Amar Family Barn, 1111 Rutledge Road, Transfer, Pa.

Thiel employees and their families are invited for soup, autumn treats and good company. Guests are asked to bring a dessert or side dish and their own beverages. Mulled wine and apple cider will be available. A $2 per adult participation fee will be donated to the Fortnightly Scholarship Fund and be used to offset the cost of the party. The party will be held in a barn. Guests are asked to dress accordingly. If weather permits, a bonfire will be held.

Ongoing Events

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

All are welcome for hymns, prayers, a message and Holy Communion during this weekly service.  

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

Aikido classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Johnson Community Center lobby

Aikido classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays during the academic year except on holidays and college breaks. 

Community Events

Commodore Perry Panther 3K/5K Color Run
Saturday at 9 a.m.
Commodore Perry School, Route 19, Hadley

The cost for the Color Run is $30. All proceeds support the Commodore Perry Elementary School student body.

For more information, contact Debbie Schreiber at ext. 2110.

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).

Going the Extra Mile

Nominee: Kayla Lenkner
Nominator: Sheila Nowinski
Comment: “Kayla has done amazing work tracking down (Interlibrary Loan) materials for me this fall. Thank you!”

Nominee: Dick Walcott
Nominator: Sheila Nowinski
Comment: “Dick has been very helpful with my (Interlibrary Loan) requests this fall. They always arrive quickly.”

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The next issue of T-Notes will be out Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Send your submissions by noon Monday, Oct. 10 to tnotes@thiel.edu.

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