GREENVILLE, Pa.—The Thiel College chapter of Sigma Kappa sorority distributed free books to students and also donated books to the library at Greenville Elementary School on Sept. 21 through the group’s “Tackling Literacy” project.
Sigma Kappa was awarded a $2,500 grant for the project through their national organization’s 1874 Giving Circle. According to Sigma Kappa’s website, this project will allow the chapter to give a book to every student K-6 in the Greenville school district. There are nearly 1,350 students in the entire district and approximately 600-700 in grades kindergarten through six.
The Thiel College chapter was eligible for the grant due to its charitable giving through the sorority’s 1874 Giving Circle. Chapter President Annika Schul ’19, an early childhood education and special education major from State College, Pa., wrote the grant application on behalf of the chapter. After a national voting process, the Thiel chapter was selected to receive funding to complete this grant project.
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.