Assistant Professor of Psychology Laura Pickens, Ph.D. ’06 and Associate Professor of Neuroscience Greg Butcher, Ph.D., in a collaborative research endeavor, are investigating “The Cognitive, Behavioral, and Neural Consequences of Adolescent Nicotine Exposure in Adult Long-Evans Rats” as a part of the Greenville Neuromodulation Center Faculty/Student Research Institute.
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Take a video tour of some of the key projects taking place on campus this summer.
More than 50 faculty, staff and friends attended a farewell reception to congratulate, recognize and wish Vice President for Technology and Marketing Kurt Ashley well on June 28 in Weyers Lounge.
After five years on the President’s Cabinet at Thiel College, Ashley left to become the Vice President for Information Technology at Elmhurst College.
Vice President of Student Life Mike McKinney and President Troy D. VanAken, Ph.D., took a moment to thank Ashley for his service to Thiel College. Ashley saluted the members of his team for their hard work and dedication during his tenure.
Member of the Board of Trustees Dale Deist and his wife, Barbara, generously gave a set of handmade cherry and walnut furniture items to the Presidential Suite in Roth Hall.
The gift included a meeting table, bookshelves and a desk in the President’s office.
The Office of Admission held its first summer BBQ visit day on June 27. Prospective students took part in an introductory admission and financial aid information session, a student-led campus tour, and a picnic lunch. Visitors and their families also met with faculty and staff members during the visit.
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Thiel College employees are eligible for a special online discount to Waldameer and Water World Park in Erie, Pa. A combination pass for Waldameer and Water World is $31.99 and a combination pass for children under 48 inches is $25.99. Enter the code THIEL16 (case and space sensitive) when ordering tickets online. The discount saves $4 off a regular combination pass and $2 off a children’s pass.
Thiel College employees are eligible for a special one-day sale for Cedar Point tickets. Cost is $29.99 per ticket, but tickets must be purchased by 9 a.m. Thursday. Tickets are valid July 9-22. This is an online offer only. Discount tickets cannot be purchased at the front gate.
AVI summer lunch
AVI is serving lunch in the Tomcat Café weekdays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. A selection of hot foods along with a deli buffet, drink and dessert are available for $5.50. Cash is preferred, but debit cards will be accepted.
Thiel College Football Golf Outing
Saturday, Aug. 6
Tam O’Shanter Golf Course, Hermitage, Pa.
Former teammates, coaches and friends are invited for the annual Thiel College football golf outing. Cost is $75 per golfer and $300 for a foursome. Entry fee includes golf, beverages and steak dinner. Hole sponsorships are available. Registration deadline is July 26, 2016.
Sixth Annual Lucky Duck Race
Sept. 5
Buhl Park, Sharon, Pa.
Tickets for the Sixth Annual Lucky Duck Race are on sale now. The Leadership Shenango Class of 2016 fundraiser is Sept. 5 during Buhl Park Day at Buhl Park in Sharon. Ticket buyers will “adopt” a rubber duck that will race across Lake Julia for a chance to win $1,000. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Proceeds benefit eCenter@LindenPointe, Mercer County Head Start and Early Head Start, and The Shenango Valley Urban League. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Justin Gregorich, Kelly Sanzari ’13, or Sonya Lapikas.
The next issue of T-Notes will be out Wednesday, July 20.
Send your submissions by noon Monday, July 18 to tnotes@thiel.edu.
Tomcat Tributes recognize the teamwork Thiel College employees exhibit each day. Employees nominate co-workers for recognition in four categories (Random Act of Kindness, Going the Extra Mile, Had a Great Idea, Just Because).
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