The Thiel College Department of Performing Arts will present its 64th annual Christmas Festival, “Go Tell it on the Mountain,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 in the William A. Passavant Memorial Center.
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Thiel College James Pedas Professor of Communication Dane S. Claussen, Ph.D., published a book review in the Winter 2016 issue of Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, the world’s oldest scholarly journal in journalism and mass communication research.
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Thiel College’s Phi Theta Phi fraternity will engage in their annual Walk-a-thon for the Free Care Fund at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh beginning Friday, Dec. 2 and ending Sunday, Dec. 4.
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Martin Black, Morgan Steiner ’16 and Professor David Miller’ 61 have set a goal for the Thiel College campus community to raise $10,000 for the United Way of Mercer County. If every employee contributed $1 per week through payroll deduction, that goal would be met. Pledge cards can be given to Debbie Marosy in Human Resources by Dec. 15.
Richard Orr has been named the Executive Director of Communications and Marketing. He will visit campus for several days in December and officially begin in the position on Jan. 16, 2017.
President Susan Traverso thanked the search committee for its hard work and all those who participated in the process and public sessions. Orr’s appointment ends a nationwide search that began in September.
Orr has more than 30 years of experience in public relations and marketing. His career has included work in education, non-profit and corporate marketing communications. Most recently, he was senior marketing communications manager for AT&T Entertainment Group in Atlanta. He has guided national direct marketing programs and local advertising and sponsorship initiatives.
Chief Eric Allen will be hosting an Active Shooter Training for all employees from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 9 in Stamm Lecture Hall of the James Pedas Communication Center.
If you have safety concerns you would like to share with the committee please report to your department representative.
Safety committee members:
Seven biology majors along with Assistant Professor of Biology Sarah Swerdlow, Ph.D., attended the Allegheny Branch of American Society of Microbiology meeting on Nov. 11-12 at Penn State Behrend in Erie, Pa. The students in attendance were front row (L-R): Morgan Murphy ’17, Crystal Carradine ’18 and AJ Corradi ’18, and back row Jason Takacs ’18, Katie Altman ’19, Jessica Orczeck ’18 and Cody Deluisio ’17.
In addition to the scientific talks and poster sessions, Murphy presented her poster titled “Study of mutagenesis in E. coli via the dgt gene knockout” and won second place in the molecular biology poster session. Swerdlow said she and the students are grateful for the funding that was provided that allowed Murphy to present at the meeting.
Front row (L-R) Megan Lee ’19, Justin Walter ’19, Jordan Francis ’19; back row standing, Jordan Fitchie ’17, Lambra Hydock ’17, Christine Girata ’18 and Vincent Mion ’19.
The Gamma Sigma chapter of Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society held its fall induction ceremony on Nov. 7. Jordan Francis, Megan Lee, Vincent Mion, and Justin Walter were inducted into the honorary. Donna Barton, honorary member and retired adjunct professor, attended and assisted with the ceremony. Diane Donnelly, TLC Director and Academic Adviser, serves as the society’s adviser."
Watch a roundup of Thiel athletics, including an interview with football coach Dan Blume, who recaps his first season leading the Tomcats.
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).
Note from Mike Shultz
“We wanted to give a big “Thank You” for all of the students, coaches and staff who participated getting the dome ready to be inflated! It is a huge undertaking, and all of the people involved stepped up and made it happen in a very timely manner. It is really something special to see so many people take the time out of their busy schedules to help construct something that benefits the campus community, as well as, the local community who are able to utilize the dome throughout the winter months.
Please, pat yourself on the back for all of the work that you did yesterday!”
Please Excuse My First Language
Today at 6 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
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 that explores the language barriers and culture differences at Thiel College.
Mental Wellness Seminar
Thursday at 7 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
Mya Hitt ’18 will share her experiences with mental illness. The seminar will educate listeners on the therapeutic quality of storytelling for the speaker.
Sigma Kappa Pierogi Dinner
Thursday at 4 p.m.
Sawhill-Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Sigma Kappa sorority’s pierogi dinner is open to the campus and Greenville communities. All proceeds go to the Sigma Kappa Foundation.
Seventh Annual Dome Opener
Friday at 4 p.m.
Rissell-Schreyer Dome
Food, music, inflatables, custom novelties will be available at the event. Free entry for community members. Food and select activities will be ticketed for community members.
For more information, contact Than Oo at ext. 2192.
SGA Dance–A–Thon
Saturday at 9 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Proceeds from the event will be donated to local non-profit agencies.
For more information, contact Sara Matczak ’17.
Social Psychology Spiderman Day
Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
Students display posters and materials for a class project. The campus community is invited.
For more information, contact Kristel Gallagher, Ph.D., at ext. 2070.
Thiel College Comic-Con
Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.
Sawhill-Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Economics, finance and psychology students create and exhibit their own unique superhero and villains.
For more information, contact Karen Shaffer at ext. 2244.
Fall Semester Student Recital
Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel
A student recital featuring students taking private lessons on piano, voice, guitar and strings performing literature they have studied during the fall semester.
For more information, contact Michael Bray, D.M.A., at ext. 2149.
Advent Lessons, Carols and Candlelight
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel
Advent Lessons and Carols will feature the Thiel chamber singers, handbell choir and musicians and other leaders from the campus community. The Rev. Curtis Thompson, Ph.D., will be preaching at the service. Thompson and Michael Bray, D.M.A., both retiring this academic year, will be honored during the evening. A cookie reception will follow the service.
For more information, contact Pastor Jayne Thompson at ext. 2130.
December Graduation Celebration
Dec. 8 at 5 p.m.
Sawhill-Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
An informal reception for students graduating in December.
For more information, contact Martin Black at ext. 2372.
National Society of Leadership and Success Induction
Dec. 9 at 4 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
The National Society of Leadership and Success will hold its induction ceremony for new members and feature a keynote speaker.
Employee Christmas Luncheon
Dec. 15 at noon
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
This year's Employee Christmas Luncheon will also be a food collection event for The Good Shepherd of Greenville. Employees should bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the event.
For more information, contact Linda Nochta at ext. 2155.
RSVPs can be emailed to Nochta or printed and sent by intercampus mail.
Worship on Wednesdays
Today at 4 p.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel
All are welcome for hymns, prayers, a message and Holy Communion during this weekly service.
For more information, contact Pastor Jayne Thompson at ext. 2130.
Aikido classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Johnson Community Center lobby
Aikido classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays during the academic year except on holidays and College breaks.
Job Fair
Thursday from 3:30-6 p.m.
Headland Friendship Commons in the Villas at St. Paul’s
A job fair with panel discussions and opportunities to speak with team leaders will be held at St. Paul’s Continuing Care Community. For more information, contact 724-589-6905.
The next issue of T-Notes will be out Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Send your submissions by noon Monday, Dec. 5 to tnotes@thiel.edu.
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