GREENVILLE, Pa.-- Linda (Dean) ’75 and Barry Oman ’74 will join 10 Thiel College employees as honorees for the College’s annual Founders’ Day celebration at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center.
The Omans have made a significant impact on the region and at the College.
Barry Oman has been a member of the Board of Trustees, a Blue-Gold Club committee member and a volunteer football coach. Linda Oman was a former member of the Thiel Women’s Club. She is a member of the Thiel Athletics Hall of Fame Committee and was a co-chair of the recent celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Title IX. The Omans have a passion for this region that extends beyond the borders of campus. The Greenville Area School District Education Foundation, Restore Riverside Park, Rotary Club of Greenville, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Relay for Life, Greenville Little League and Greenville Public Library Board have all benefited from the Omans’ involvement.
In addition to the Barbara and Louis Thiel recognition, the Founders’ Day ceremony will highlight the contributions of Thiel College employees.
Five staff members will be honored with a Distinguished Staff Award:
Five faculty members will also be honored with awards.