thiel happenings


Cultural Trip to the Great Lakes Theater Festival in Cleveland



Saturday, Oct. 27, bus leaves from the Robinson Theater at 3 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for faculty and staff; $5 for students. Contact Bill Robinson, ext. 2029, for tickets.


NEW SONG—Campus Ministry Worship for All


Tuesday, Oct. 23 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Johnson Memorial Chapel
Guest preaching:
Kari Stein of Young Adults and Global Mission
Lunch available to share/to carry out at no cost every Tuesday.
Thiel Campus Ministry: Welcoming One Another As Christ Welcomes Us


Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership


Faculty are being asked to encourage sophomore and junior female students with a 3.0 QPA to consider applying for a $5,000 Vira I. Heinz Scholarship. If you know of students who are interested in studying abroad, leadership development and community service, this program is for them. Contact Dr. Laurie Moroco or visit www.viraheinz.pitt.edu for more information. The VIH Program is for women with no previous international travel experience. Application deadline is Nov. 1.


student news


Student-Athletes of the Week


Senior women’s volleyball player and accounting and business administration major, Alyssa Chine of North Jackson, Ohio, was named women’s student-athlete of the week. Chine helped the Tomcats to a 2-1 record last week, a week in which she became just the sixth member of Thiel’s 1,000 Kills Club. On Oct. 9, she recorded nine kills, two errors and 19 total attempts for a .368 percentage in Thiel’s 3-0 sweep over Saint Vincent. She also served three aces and notched 20 digs. Chine entered the 1,000 Kills Club on Oct. 11 in Thiel’s 3-1 loss to Bethany. Chine racked up 13 kills in the loss, three errors, 31 attempts and a .323 percentage. She also had one ace and 16 digs. Chine also helped the Tomcats to a 3-0 win over Geneva on Oct. 13 with a season-high 30 digs and seven kills.



Tim Taylor, senior defensive end on the Tomcat football team, was named men’s student-athlete of the week. A biology major from Girard, Ohio, Taylor recorded 3.5 sacks in Saturday’s 28-16 loss to Thomas More to become Thiel’s all-time career leaders in sacks (31.5). He passed up former defensive end Chris Lorber (2004-07), who amassed 28 career sacks, to become the college’s all-time career sack leader. Taylor leads the PAC this season with 10.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss. In addition to his 3.5 sacks Saturday, Taylor recorded six total tackles, 4.5 of which were for a loss, and broke up two passes at the line of scrimmage.



community events


Stop by the library circulation desk to pick up your copies today! Or contact Jennie Kather ext. 2188 to purchase. Each cookbook purchase (made by Dec. 15) enters you in a drawing to win the "I Love to Cook" gift basket on display at the circulation desk.

Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Classical Season Opener

Saturday, Oct. 20, 8 p.m.
Powers Auditorium. Tickets on sale at the DeYor Performing Arts Center box office at 330-744-0264 or online at younsgstownsymphony.com.
The orchestra under the direction of Randall Craig Fleischer will present an all-Russian program featuring pianist Di Wu in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a theme by Paganini.

Scarecrows in the Park

Tuesday, Oct. 23 — Saturday, Oct. 27
Central Park, Greenville Sponsored by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Winners will be annouced at the conclusion of the annual Halloween Parade. Registration form


Pink Tea Party

Thursday, Oct. 25, 7 - 9 p.m.
Sawhill-Georgian Room, HMSC
Sponsored by the Pink Angles. Enjoy a ladies night out! Gather your friends and family and join us to support the Pink Angels of Greenville. The evening will include a full tea service, tupperware sales, bingo, 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction and a fashion show featuring selections from Lin & Lambkins. Please be prepared to support this worthy cause with your purchase of Tupperware, Chinese auction and/or raffle tickets. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required by contacting Debbie Schreiber at 724-253-4667.



Woman-Owned Business and Health Month

October Community Conversation at the Greenville Area Public Library

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6 - 8 p.m.
An introduction to local female entrepreneurs whose businesses give back to our community. An informal information session including topics such as how they started, what they do and their future outlook for their businesses. UPMC will also present information on and the importance of raising awareness and support for preventing breast cancer.


Annual Halloween Parade

Saturday, Oct. 27
Central Park, Greenville Sponsored by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Registration form


special notes


TIAA CREF Individual Counseling Sessions


Tuesday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m. - 4 :30 p.m.
Schedule your appointment

From the Wellness Committee


October Healthly Highlight: Stress Management

upcoming campus events


Farewell Reception for Nancy Solderich

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2 - 4 p.m.
Bistro Area, HMSC

Safe Zone Training

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 4 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room

Denise Holtz—Special Agent with the FBI’s Civil Rights Division in Pittsburgh will be discussing anti-LGBT crime and hate crime, with a focus on the Mathew Shepard/James Byrd III Act—which made LGBT Hate Crime a federal offence. Holtz will also focus on LGBT discrimination in Pennsylvania and legal issues.


Dietrich Honors Institute

Open House

Thursday, Oct. 18, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Roth Hall, Second floor

Please join the staff and members of the Dietrich Honors Institute for refreshments while exploring the DHI’s newly renovated space and learning more about the program.


Thiel Fortnightly Oktoberfest

Saturday, Oct. 20, 5 p.m.
Michael & Becky Bray's home

A wide variety of German foods will be served. Please bring your own favorite beverage—cider, coffee and water will be provided—and a lawn chair to enjoy conversing around a campfire. Cost is $5/per person, payable at the event. RSVP to Kathy Thompson at 724-588-9589.

Kids & Chemistry

Sunday, Oct. 21, 2 - 4 p.m.
First Floor, Academic Center

A fun-filled afternoon of demonstrations and hands-on activities for elementary students in grades 4 through 6. Contact Kathy Frantz, ext. 2113, if you have a child that would like to attend.


Halloween Costume Contest

Wednesday, Oct. 31, Noon - 2 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room

Join the campus community for our annual costume judging contest and light refreshments.

contact us


If you’re interested in submitting a story or event to T-Notes, e-mail tnotes@thiel.edu. Our next issue will be Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Deadline for submissions: 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22.