GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College is hosting several events on campus Nov. 12 in recognition of Veterans Day.
Events scheduled include:
Students and employees with military affiliations will have a breakfast to raise awareness for Thiel College community members who have served or are serving in the armed forces at 7 a.m. Monday in the Learning Commons Classroom in Langenheim Memorial Library. The College will also formally announce the opening of the Veterans Study Lounge on the second floor of the Langenheim Memorial Library and introduce Thiel College’s Veterans Liaison Mike Mason.
Documents, some dating back to World War I, from the Thiel Archives and other various military items will be on display at Langenheim Memorial Library throughout the day. Also, a poster display will be on exhibit chronicling Thiel College, students, alumni and employees with military service histories. Professor of History David Buck, Ph.D., and his student researchers have been collecting names for the database, which has grown to more than 500 names.
To recognize the 100th anniversary of the sundial on campus that was dedicated to armed forces members who perished during World War I, members of the Thiel College community will gather to rededicate the landmark at 11:45 a.m. Monday at the sundial court near Roth Hall.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.