Thiel Happenings

Puppets tackle mature material for Thiel Players’ production of award-winning ‘Avenue Q’

The Thiel Players at Thiel College will present “Avenue Q,” the winner of the 2004 “Tony Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book, on April 21-23 at the William A. Robinson Theater. The play features mature themes and language and is Rated R.

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Acclaimed musician performing “Earth Tones” as part of Earth Week celebration

Internationally acclaimed musician Lauren Pelon will perform in a unique concert, titled “Earth Tones,” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in the Thiel College David Johnson Memorial Chapel.

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Community Medical Ethics Project announces noted bioethicist Alex John London as its keynote speaker

The Community Medical Ethics Project announces Director of the Center for Ethics and Policy at Carnegie Mellon University Alex John London, Ph.D., will be the presenter for the project’s upcoming seminar.

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Campus community comes together to celebrate Greek Week competitions

Fraternities and sororities at Thiel College (www.thiel.edu) are holding their annual Greek week competition where each chapter promotes unity through friendly competition at events each day of the week. The western Pennsylvania college has three national fraternities (Delta Sigma Phi, Kappa Sigma and Sigma Phi Epsilon), four national sororities (Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Sigma Kappa and Zeta Tau Alpha) and one local fraternity (Phi Theta Phi).

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Susan Traverso, Ph.D., to be installed during May 5 inaugural celebration

On Friday, May 5, 2017, Susan Traverso, Ph.D., will be installed as the 20th president of Thiel College during an inaugural celebration.

Staff members are invited to pre-inauguration breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 4. Faculty will have a lunch at noon Thursday, May 4. Robert Olson. Ph.D.’61, H’09 is the guest speaker. Anyone planning on attending either event should RSVP to Linda Nochta.

Schedule

11 a.m. — Inaugural Chapel Service, David Johnson Memorial Chapel

Noon — Delegates and Trustees Luncheon, Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center

1:30 p.m. — Delegates Robing and Procession, Friends of Art Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center

2 p.m. — Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, William A. Passavant Memorial Center

3:30 p.m. — Inaugural Reception, Howard Miller Student Center terrace and campus lawn

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Alumnus shares personal and professional insights

Jeffrey Seiple ’85 teaches at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He spoke to the business seminar class of Professor David Miller ’61. He discussed why a Thiel College degree is different than degrees from other institution and important things to remember once students enter the workforce. He has also worked as a licensed realtor and a member of the federal government’s Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team.

“Mr. Seiple offered the class many pieces of advice brought forth from personal experiences throughout the seminar. He stated that we will be amazed by what opportunities our Thiel degree can grant us in the professional world. Mr. Seiple was shocked by how many professionals have respect for the institution of Thiel College and has received recognition from medical experts while conducting seminars throughout the southeast portion of the U.S.” — Stephen Formichella ’17

“He had said that a degree from Thiel College is a power to have, as it makes you a better-rounded person. Mr. Seiple said that Thiel College graduates are not only more prepared for the real world compared to other college graduates, but they also become more successful in the sense that their education that they received is top notch.” — Giuliano Graziosi ’17

“One thing I will not forget is that he told us to push through the tough jobs to get to where we want to be: Sometimes, you must do the little tedious jobs to be able to climb the ladder and call the shots one day. Also, to work hard while you are at your job, try to avoid being complacent.” — Jack Middleton ’17

“Our degrees will open many doors for us, we must be willing to walk through them. Step outside our comfort zone and it will provide personal growth as well as potential career opportunities we would not have found otherwise.” — Carly Romano ’17

“He quoted Dr. Seuss, ‘Oh, the places you’ll go. You do not know.’ He said you should always be open to anything that comes your way and be willing to relocate or try something new. You never know where it could lead you.” — Amanda Zimmerman ’17

Paul Steffens ’70 wins Seton Hall honor

Paul “Pete” Steffens ’70, of Florham, N.J., was awarded a certificate of achievement by Seton Hall University in late March.

Steffens, who teaches money and banking at the New Jersey school, was named Seton Hall’s Adjunct Faculty Teacher of the Year. He is a brother of Sigma Phi Epsilon.

Employee recognition dinner is Tuesday

The Annual Employee Recognition Dinner will recognize 32 employees who represent more than 400 years of cumulative experience at Thiel College. A reception is at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will begin at 6 Tuesday in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center. Honored employees can bring one guest, but each additional guest costs $16. Employees who are not being recognized can also attend the dinner but they must purchase a dinner for $16.

• 5 Years Kimberly Braden’01, Melanie Broadwater ’96, Andrew Houpt ’85, James Knapp, Carol Kuznicki, Sherry Nold, Laura Pickens, Ph.D. ’06, Anna Reinsel, Ph.D. ’06, Bella Sarandrea, Robert Schaller, Noel Stanger ’07, Angela Wark.
• 10 Years Judith Ellis; Douglas Hazlett, Ph.D.; Ellen Lippert, Ph.D.; Tim Loomis; Matthew Morgan, Ph.D.; Ken Stuyvesant; Richard Walcott.
• 15 Years Homer Bloom ’02; Joan Faltot; Jack Leipheimer ’74; Roberta Leonard; Linda Mitchell; Marvin Seiple.
• 20 Years Michael Bray, D.M.A.; Sonya Lapikas.
• 25 Years James Coxson; Allan Hunchuk, Ph.D.; Kimberly Scobbie-Byler.
• 30 Years Tammy Shilling.
• 35 Years Barbara Long-Cooper ’98.

Student News

Mathematics society inducts five new members

Kappa Mu Epsilon, Mathematics honor society inducted five new members on March 26. Greenville Neuromodulation Scholar of Neuroscience and Philosophy Erwin B. Montgomery Jr., M.D., director of the Greenville Neuromodulation center, gave the keynote speech about thinking like a mathematician.

Pictured first row (L-R): Nolan Mattson ’17, Julia Fink ’17, Nicholas Guzma ’18, Montgomery, Rebecca Adams ’17, Jesse Sealand ’17; second row, Sara Matczak ’17, Jenn Rickens ’17, Amanda Dobi ’17, Kylie Bish ’18; third row, Josh Evjene ’19 and Sarah McConnell ’17.

Mattson, Evjene, Guzma, McConnell, and Bish were this year’s inductees.

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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.