GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College fraternity Kappa Sigma will honor military service members, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice, with a ceremony at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 at the William A. Passavant Center.
The special ceremony will culminate with a 21-gun salute.
The ceremony and 21-gun salute are part of Kappa Sigma’s celebration of Military Heroes Appreciation Week, which takes place from March 16-20.
Additional events include:
The A Greater Cause Foundation was established by Kappa Sigma fraternity to support the charitable endeavors of the undergraduate chapters of the fraternity. The principal program of the A Greater Cause Foundation is Kappa Sigma’s Military Heroes Campaign.
Created in 2007, the Military Heroes Campaign honors and aids thousands of military veterans and their families in communities throughout the U.S. and Canada. Since its inception, the campaign has donated nearly $500,000 to non-profit organizations who advocate on behalf of servicemen and women and those wounded in combat.
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.