Thiel Happenings

Camp gives high school students access to Thiel College’s advanced media technology

Thiel College announces its second annual summer media camp for high school students is July 11-15. Camp attendees will spend a week working with Thiel College’s high-definition television equipment and editing software in the state-of-the-art James Pedas Communication Center.

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Thiel College recognizes 34 faculty and staff for employment anniversaries

Thiel College celebrated the commitment of 34 employees at its annual Employee Recognition Dinner on April 20.

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Student recital and spring concert highlight musical events near end of semester

The Thiel College Spring Semester Student Recital and Handbell Concert will be held April 26 at the David Johnson Memorial Chapel. In addition, the Thiel Choir will host its final spring concert of the year on May 1. Both productions are free and open to the public.

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Inaugural electronics camp free and open to area school students

Thiel College Assistant Professor of Physics Eugene Torigoe, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Ronald Anderson ’07 are hosting a free weeklong electronics camp for middle and high school students from May 16-21.

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Collins discusses changing the conversation about concussion

Michael “Micky” Collins, Ph.D., presented Friday, April 15 as part of the third annual Haer Family Symposium. The Symposium’s theme this year was “concussion and traumatic brain injury.”

Collins is the director of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. His presentation “Active Approaches to Concussion Management and Rehabilitation: What Are We Learning?” discussed some misconceptions about brain injuries and new insights into treating traumatic brain injury. 

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Cooper shares her career path with senior business seminar

Rachel Cooper ’06 shared the career path that has led her from an internship at a contracting company in Washington, D.C., to a job at a Pittsburgh dining institution, Primanti Bros., with the senior business seminar class of Professor David Miller ’61 on April 13. 

“Another big lesson we learned from Rachel is that when we first start our professional careers, we will start at the bottom, but we must work hard and strive for success.” — Trent Smith ’16

“‘Life is not a game of checkers, it is a game of chess,’ Rachel shared with the class. She used this quote to emphasize the importance of always having a plan for every aspect of your life and how you must always be thinking five moves ahead. Rachel Cooper has been very successful in her short career, and learned many lessons along the way that will help us prepare for our start in the business world.” — Jeffrey Jenkins ’16

“Rachel stated ‘know your finances.’ I took an interest in my finances at a young age when I began investing in the stock market. It also is very important to know how to budget when you do get out of college because you will be taking on many more expenses.” — Ryan Brumbaugh ’16

“Rachel expressed her interest in seeing a project through from beginning to end. Her boss approved! I think this is very important to remember. If you want something, ask for it. Your boss is not always just going to assume you are ready to do more—tell them that you are ready.” — Courtney Gibson ’16

Student News

Students tour George Junior Republic

In collaboration with the Career Development Center, students from adjunct Professor of Sociology Tami Micsky’s Social Work Practice class toured George Junior Republic on April 6. Students learned about the history of the organization and toured some of the facilities, which included an indoor ropes course. The students participated in a panel discussion with three social workers and therapists from the school.

Some of the students in attendance are pursuing internship and employment at opportunities at the residential treatment facility in Grove City, Pa. The campus has accredited academic and vocational educational programs, and offers a broad continuum of medical care and mental health treatment.

Community outreach part of Applied Health Psychology students’ project

Students in the Applied Health Psychology class of Assistant Professor of Psychology Kristel Gallagher, Ph.D., recently completed their final projects by teaching about the dimensions of wellness to various campus and community groups. The project was called the “Tomcats Community Wellness Promotion Project.” One group worked with a preschool class in the Commodore Perry School District. They focused on physical wellness and led the group in age-appropriate yoga. Another group worked with sixth-grade students from East Elementary in Greenville. This group also focused on physical wellness with an interactive game. They had snacks and taught a lesson about values with the students. 

Two other groups did campus presentations to the women’s lacrosse team and a fraternity.