Thiel Happenings

Claussen appointed to prestigious Communication Department role

Dane S. Claussen, Ph.D., has been named the new Professor of Communication and Pedas Endowed Chair in Communication, effective July 15. He will also be the executive director of the James Pedas Communication Center.

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English professor’s review of book on early modern writing and concept of privacy published

Thiel College Professor of English Mary Theresa Hall, Ph.D., had her book review of "Early Modern Writing and the Privatisation of Experience" by Nick Davis published in a leading journal on 16th-century literary issues.

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Tomcat Summer video views climbing

Tommy the Tomcat’s dream sequence video, highlighting the many summer projects happening on campus, is nearing 1,000 views in the week since it has been released. If you have not seen the video, watch and share on social media with the hashtag #TomcatSummer. If you have seen it, give it another view, and enjoy a smile while you watch Tommy's lighthearted antics.

Highlights include:

• Track and field complex groundbreaking
• Galleria Cafeteria remodeling
• Renovations in Passavant Center, Rissell-Beeghly Gymnasia and classrooms

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The video was produced at the James Pedas Communication Center with Media Production Engineer Mike McElroy and senior Media Communication major Trent Keisling '15.

Inaugural Summer Media Camp finishes with well-attended premiere

Area high school students Taylor Saxton, Katie Hightree and Jimmy Bianco attended Thiel College's inaugural summer media camp. The students worked with Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Accounting Karen Shaffer, M.B.A.,  Mike McElroy and Thiel College student Trent Keisling '15.

The students premiered their ads at the James Pedas Communication Center on July 17 in front of about 20 family, friends and College staff.

Relay for Life event raises nearly $12,000

The Thiel College Relay for Life in April has raised $11,726.19. Students, faculty and staff were among the 107 participants on 15 teams. The money raised at the Thiel College event was added to the proceeds from the Relay for Life of Greenville, which was held July 11. The Greenville Relay had 31 teams and has raised $125,000 so far. The Thiel College Relay highlighted the participation of Ryan Hart '15, a cancer survivor who helped start the Thiel College event.

More information:

• Relay for Life of Thiel College
• Relay for Life of Greenville

Thiel College Relay for Life organizers want to thank all of those who donated gift cards, pizza, gift baskets or time as well as those who helped in any way! 

Student News

Delta Sigma Phi recognized by its national organization

Morgan Gray ’17 (president), Elliott Beach ’15 (alumni chair) and Thomas Pulice ’15 (new member educator) hold the awards given to the Thiel College chapter of Delta Sigma Phi from its national organization.

Delta Sigma Phi fraternity was presented with three awards from its national organization recently. The chapter was awarded the Pyramid of Excellence as one of the top three performing chapters in the nation, the GPA Sustainability Award for having a GPA above the all-campus average for two straight years, and the Centennial Celebration to commemorate their achievement as a 100-year old chapter.