Thiel College Director of Langenheim Memorial Library Allen Morrill and Reference Librarian for Instruction Tressa Snyder will deliver a presentation on library services and information literacy at the 2016 PA Forward Information Literacy Summit on Thursday, July 21.
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Thiel College Assistant Professor of Computer Science Brian Bradshaw, D.Sc., was recently selected to attend a week-long mobile forensics training program at Robert Morris University.
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Thiel College’s innovative application of high-impact educational practices earned it honors as a 2016-2017 College of Distinction. The designation recognizes select schools for excellence in student-focused higher education.
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Recent education, neuroscience and accounting graduates highlight the track record of positive graduate outcomes at Thiel. Those majors have produced 100 percent job or graduate school placement among 2014 and 2015 graduates.
The annual employee retreat “Engaging Students for Success” is Tuesday, Aug. 23. The retreat will be followed by the annual employee picnic.
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Lynn Franken, Ph.D., announced three administrative appointments for the coming year. Franken said all appointees are Thiel teachers and scholars who were selected by their colleagues to assume significant administrative responsibilities on a part-time basis.
Rita Clemente and her family have served as a host family for international students. She recently traveled to South Korea to visit former Thiel College exchange students. She took Thiel College T-shirts as a gift and brought back a thank you card. Many of the former students were grateful for their time at Thiel College.
“I was an exchange student at Thiel in 2014. I’m just so thankful that I could have such an amazing experience and make lifelong friendships. The Thiel reunion brought back so many wonderful memories.” – Dahye Lee
“Thank you for this amazing opportunity! Hope to visit Thiel again soon. Go Thiel!” – Hee won Oh
“I went to Thiel in 2014 through 2015. I had a wonderful time with friends and professors [at] Thiel. The experience had so much impact on my life. Thank you for the opportunity.” – Soyoung Lim
“Studying at Thiel was a life-changing experience to me. Thiel’s host family program was a blessing.” – Hyoeun Kim
Jennifer Shelley ’16 spent four weeks teaching English to students in kindergarten, fourth, fifth and sixth grade in Thailand. She was the recipient of Vira I. Heinz scholarship.
Thiel College welcomes:
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.
The gym parking lot will be closed until July 25. It is being paved and resurfaced. Students can park at the Passavant Center. Faculty and staff can utilize the parking lots at Greenville Hall, the staff lot behind the football offices, and the Passavant Center lot.
In consideration of our students and their families, the Thiel Campus Store reminds the community that Thiel College department charges may not be used for purchases of new clothing and gifts until after the first week of classes. Items that were in stock prior to July 1 are not subject to this restriction.
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.
Kiwanis Annual Chicken BBQ
Wednesday, Aug. 3
Hempfield Station One Pavilion, Greenville, Pa.
Tickets for the Kiwanis Club of Greenville annual chicken BBQ dinner cost $10 each. Meals include half a chicken, baked potato, applesauce, roll and a beverage. Orders should be placed by Aug. 2. During this event, the Kiwanis Dining Card, good through the end of the year, will be available for $12.50.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 724-588-6030. Tickets are also available by contacting Mario Marini ’91 at ext. 2022.
The next issue of T-Notes will be out Wednesday, Aug. 3. With that edition, it will return to its weekly publishing schedule.
Send your submissions by noon Monday, Aug. 1 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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