GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College has appointed Michelene Orteza, the former interim director, as the new Director of Langenheim Memorial Library.
Orteza has a decade of experience in libraries. As Interim Director of the Langenheim Memorial Library, she oversaw library operations, budgeting, and staff supervision, while continuing her role as Cataloging and Reference Librarian. She originally came to Thiel in 2020 as the Circulation Librarian. In 2023, Orteza was recognized for her efforts with a Distinguished Staff Award.
Orteza was a semantic indexer at Alexander Street, a division of ProQuest, and a librarian and textbook manager at Laurel Technical Institute before coming to Thiel College. She earned a bachelor’s degree in music from West Virginia University and a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh. She also serves as Music Director at Christ Lutheran Church in Sharon, Pa.
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.