February 25, 2015

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Thiel Happenings

Internationally recognized Dorian Wind Quintet to perform at Thiel College

Thiel College presents the Dorian Wind Quintet in concert at the David Johnson Memorial Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24. This event is free and open to the public.

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Print-making artist Kristin Becker to have work featured at Thiel College gallery

Thiel College announces printmaker Kristin Becker will exhibit her work that examines the meaning and visual form of written and printed texts at Thiel College's Weyers-Sampson Gallery starting Wednesday and running through April 3.

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Campus News

Winter Weekend video and photo highlights

Take a quick look back at the Feb. 6-7 Winter Weekend celebration which included a special recognition event for Thiel College's first LEED certified building, the James Pedas Communication Center.

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Student News

Sigma Tau Induction Ceremony

Row 1:  Kyley Raskob; Kayla Cramer; Ashley Johnson; Madison Mele; Dr. Melissa Borgia; Dr. Mary Theresa Hall (Advisor); Katie Allgeier;
Row 2: Dr. Troy D. VanAken; Kourtney Polvinale; Amanda Zimmerman; Vincent Kuznicki; Jordan L, Smith;
Row3: Cassandra Cook; Audra Franley; Nathan Flory; Dr. Mark DelMaramo (English Dept. Chair);
Row 4: Jessica Bartko; Elizabeth Onegow; Sean Oros; Austin Hall; Dr. Jared Johnson (Co-Advisor);
Row 5: Allison Agona; Erika Leonhard; Elizabeth Rice; Dr. Curt Thompson (keynote speaker); Dr. Chris Moinet

The Sigma Tau Delta induction ceremony, which honors students who meet the academic requirements for entrance into the English international honorary society, was held Sunday. Dr. Curt Thompson, the DHI Director and Professor of Religion, was the keynote speaker for the 15th anniversary of establishing a Chapter at Thiel: Alpha Iota Kappa. Along with the induction, the group also commemorated Dr. Jay Ward, Professor Emeritus of English, who died this summer and who was an instrumental member of the English department and Thiel faculty. The Phoenix, the annual literary magazine, was distributed to all attendees.

Thiel College wrestling wins 21st PAC title

Watch Thiel College wrestling coach Craig Thurber discuss his team's 21st Presidents' Athletic Conference title.

Special Notes

HR Notes

Employee Benefit and Wellness Fair

The annual Employee Benefit and Wellness Fair is March 17. Come and meet vendors and providers that offer some great benefits to Thiel College employees.

Campus departments are welcome to donate gift baskets. We are challenging those who participate to try to come up with the most creative gift basket. Let the competition begin!

Do you have an idea or represent a Thiel College committee or organization that would like to participate?

Feel free to contact a member of the Human Resources team.

Download invitation here 

Events

Campus Events

Medical Epistemology Lecture
Today at 6:30 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall

Dr. Erwin Montgomery, Greenville Neuromodulation Scholar in Neuroscience and Philosophy at Thiel College, will participate in a lecture on medical epistemology and a question-and-answer period.

British Life and Culture Speaker Series

The location for all events is Pedas 125 from 4 to 5  p.m., and here are the individual topics and dates for each speaker:

Upcoming Speakers

Thiel College Dance Workshops​
Saturday at 1 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room

Thiel Activities presents this year's dance classes. These classes are taught by Thiel College electrician Tom Luciani and his dance partner, Cindy. All students, staff and faculty are welcome. There is no registration ... just show up ready to dance!  Classes are also scheduled for 1 p.m. in the LHR on March 21 and April 18. 

Kappa Sigma Military Heroes Appreciation Week 21-Gun Salute Ceremony
March 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Passavant Center

The Xi-Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Sigma will be honor those who have served in our military, especially those who gave their life in service to our our country, with a special ceremony that will culminate with a 21-gun salute. 

Community Events

Hannah Cassell, Lines build walls art exhibit
Opening reception Friday from 6-10 p.m.
Sans MOCO Gallery, 172 Main St., second floor

Display runs through April 10.

Penn Nu Golf Scramble
April 25
Pleasant Acres Golf Course

Four-person golf scramble to raise money for the scholarship funds open to the Undergraduate Chapter: The Sam Poole Balanced Man Scholarship, the Jake Benghauser Scholarship, the John Carron Scholarship and the Alumni Memorial Fund.

T-Notes schedule

T-Notes has returned to a weekly publishing schedule. It will arrive in email inboxes around lunchtime on Wednesdays. 

Please submit your news and events for publication to tnotes@thiel.edu by Monday at 5 p.m. to meet the deadline for that week's edition.

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