t-notes - November 16, 2016

Thiel Happenings

Intercultural discovery, interaction the focus of fifth annual Thiel International Education Week

Thiel College will celebrate its fifth annual International Education Week from Nov. 14-20 with a range of on-campus activities emphasizing international discovery and cultural interaction.

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Murphy, Flory named November Students of the Month

Thiel College announces Morgan Murphy ’17, of New Castle, Pa., and Nathan Flory ’17, of Export, Pa., as its November Students of the Month.

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Work on sidewalk, wall projects should be complete soon

Director of Facilities Mike Shultz said the maintenance department is finishing a couple of concrete and sidewalk projects this week. The sidewalks along Ridgeway Avenue on lower campus will be repaired and a cap will be placed on the new brick wall in front of the Howard Miller Student Center.

The old sidewalks will be removed and formed today. Students, faculty and staff should avoid the cordoned off areas and construction equipment, Shultz said.

For more information, contact the maintenance department at ext. 2175.

Sign up for the Campus Store Secret Santa

Participants must sign up on Nov. 28-30 to take part in the Campus Store’s Secret Santa. The name drawing and gift drop off is Dec. 1-8. The Christmas party is Dec. 9. There is a $5 limit on gifts.

Stop in during Campus Store hours to register.

For more information, contact Jacob Burkley ’20 at ext. 2170.

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Student News

Accounting and finance students visit YSU

On Nov. 4, 22 Thiel College accounting and finance majors attended the 20th annual Accounting and Finance Student/Practitioner Day sponsored by the Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University. The day was filled with informative presentations and a chance to network with accounting professionals practicing in the areas of public accounting, forensic accounting, banking, government and industry. Accounting firms and companies of all sizes were present with their representatives available to chat throughout the day.

Students attended numerous breakout sessions on topics of interest regarding possible career paths in the accounting profession. Professor and John S. & Doris M. Andrews Chair in Accounting David Stout, Ph.D., delivered the keynote presentation, “The Benefit of Critical Self Reflection.”

Heinz scholars analyzing language and culture differences at Thiel

Vira I. Heinz Study Abroad Scholarship for Women in Global Leadership recipients Jaime Whitaker ’18, Madi Mele ’17 and Jennifer Shelley ’17 invite all staff, faculty, and students to the presentation “Please Excuse My First Language” at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center. Scholarship recipients are required to prepare a community engagement experience after their trip. The students have chosen to do a project looking at the language barriers and culture differences at Thiel College.

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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).

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

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Special Notes

Open Enrollment meetings
Thursday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Sawhill-Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center

Representatives from benefits providers will discuss plan updates at two sessions. Contact Kris Whaling at ext. 2150 to reserve a seat at either the 10 a.m. session or 3 p.m. session. Full-time employees will receive a 2017 open enrollment selection form that contains his or her current benefit information and options to make selections for 2017.

The 2017 selection form (along with any change forms) must be completed and returned to Human Resources no later than Nov. 28. All benefit eligible employees are required to complete and return the 2017 benefits selection form.

Events

Macbeth
Friday-Sunday
William A. Robinson Theater

The Thiel Players present William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evening and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Thiel Players’ productions are free and open to the public. Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended.

For reservations, email reservations@thiel.edu or call ext. 2847.

WING Self Defense Class
Friday-Saturday
Lobby, Johnson Community Center

Women Inspiring the Next Generation is hosting a two-part self-defense class with Captain Tom Jones from Public Safety as the instructor. The event is from 7:30 to 10 p.m. both evenings and is open to all students.

For more information, email Elizabeth Carlson ’17.

Zumbathon
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center

Cost is $10 to participate. All proceeds from this event benefit the Thiel College cheer and dance teams. Baskets will be available for a ticket raffle auction at the event.

For more information, contact Amber Kimmel at ext. 2247.

Relay for Life Tea Party and Vendor Sale
Saturday at 1-3:30 p.m.
Sawhill-Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center

The afternoon shopping event will raise money for Mary Reames’ Relay for Life team. LuLaRoe, Uppercase Living, Initials, Inc. and Premier Designs Jewelry will be selling their products. Twenty percent of proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. RSVP by Thursday.