Thiel Happenings

High school performers to take stage at Thiel College Shakespeare Festival

The Third Annual High School Shakespeare Festival at Thiel College will be held Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 at the William A. Robinson Theater.

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The Dietrich Foundation to receive prestigious award during sesquicentennial kickoff

Thiel College will honor The Dietrich Foundation with its 2016 A. Louis and Barbara Thiel Distinguished Service Award at its annual Founders’ Day celebration on Feb. 4.

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Faculty and staff to be honored at Founders' Day 2016

The annual Founders’ Day celebration will be held in the Lutheran Heritage Room on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. Please join the Thiel College community as we recognize the following Founders’ Day 2016 honorees:

A. Louis and Barbara Thiel Award Winner
The Dietrich Foundation
Pittsburgh-based charitable trust 

Staff Honorees

• Melanie Broadwater, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C. ’98, director of the counseling center
• Kim Scobbie Byler, housekeeping supervisor
• Connie Jablonski, M.B.A., controller
• Anita Lillie, postal office coordinator
• Michael McElroy, media production engineer
• Dan McMillen ’86, head golf and bowling coach, Rissell-Schreyer Dome coordinator
• Tami Micsky, MSSA, LSW, CT, director of the disability resource center
• Nancy Reiser, campus visit coordinator
• Bob Schmoll, M.B.A., vice president for finance and management
• Eric Ulrich, computer technician

Faculty Honorees

Distinguished Scholar Faculty Award
Delbert Abi Abdallah, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology

Distinguished Service Faculty Award
Kathryn Frantz, Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry

Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award
Susan Richards, M.A.
Adjunct Professor of Communication

Distinguished Teacher Faculty Award
Max Shellenbarger, M.A.
Lecturer of Mathematics

Distinguished Professor of the Year
 Gary J. Witosky, C.P.A., C.G.M.A., M.Acc. ’79
Professor of Business Administration and Accounting and Department Chair

Spots available for South Africa trip

In May, Thiel College faculty and students will spend more than 10 days in South Africa. The trip includes tours of the homes of Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela; the Apartheid Museum; and Robben Island, where Mandela was jailed for 30 years.

Several other historic and culturally significant stops are scheduled, including a tour of Langa Township and a safari in the world famous Kruger National Park.

Anyone interested can sign up until Feb. 11.

For more information, contact Delbert Abi Abdallah, Ph.D., or Fatimata Pale, Ph.D. Students interested in learning about scholarships for the trip can contact Matthew Morgan, Ph.D.

Student News

Gloor wins Order of Omega scholarship

Allison Gloor ’16 received a Patrick W. Halloran Scholarship by Order of Omega for $500.

Gloor is the president of the Tau Omega Chapter of Order of Omega, a national honor society for fraternity and sorority members. She is a member of Chi Omega women’s fraternity.

The scholarship program was established to recognize academic achievements, participation and leadership in campus organizations, and service to the Order of Omega.

Gloor is one of 125 scholarship winners from around the country.

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Tomcat Tributes

Tomcat Tributes are designed to recognize the teamwork Thiel College employees exhibit each day. Employees can nominate co-workers for recognition in four categories (Random Act of Kindness, Going the Extra Mile, Had a Great Idea, Just Because).

Going the Extra Mile

Nominee: Andy Erb, M.S.
Nominator: Anonymous
Comment: Professor Andrew Erb hosted the Mercer County Honors Band on Jan. 13. The event brought approximately 250 students and an audience of almost 600 people to campus. The music was well performed and students were very happy with their banquet meal. Great PR for Thiel College.

• To nominate a fellow employee, visit the Campus Resources link on the Thiel Hub.