Thiel Happenings

Director of Athletics Amy Schafer recently announced the hiring of Zack Walters as Thiel College's men's soccer head coach.

TNT discusses several topics important to campus

President Susan Traverso, Ph.D. gave brief updates on campus construction and answered an array of questions on the return of students to campus during the second Thiel News Time of the spring semester and the first since the start of classes. Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Mike McKinney ’02 and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Liz Frombgen, Ph.D. also gave short updates.

IT notifies campus of password policy change

Information Technology sent an email to the campus community outlining upcoming changes to the password policy that go into effect March 1.

• Read the entire message.

Wellness Committee asking employees to wear red on Feb. 5

The Wellness Committee invites employees to wear red on Friday, Feb. 5, National Wear Red Day. The day raises awareness about heart disease and stroke in women. It also serves as a reminder that preventative measures can be taken to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems so that women can live healthier and longer lives.

To raise awareness and show support, wear your favorite red attire on Feb. 5.

Student of the Month nominations close Friday

Nominations for the Student-of-the Month Program are now open. The program recognizes seniors (more than 88 earned credit hours) from any academic department or program. Students are nominated by members of the faculty, staff and administration and are selected based on criteria listed below, which are derived primarily from the Mission Statement of Thiel College. Any nomination submitted in the fall but not selected will carry over to the spring and be considered along with any new nominations. 

• Scholarship (3.4 GPA or higher after having completed at least four semesters at Thiel College)
• Ethical and Responsible Leadership
• Consistently Solid Work Ethic
• Good Representatives of Departments/Programs at Thiel College 

The nomination form is online. There is no limit to the number of students an employee may nominate but each nominee needs to be on an individual nomination form.

• Read the list of eligible students and submit a nominee.

For more information, contact Associate Academic Dean for Student Success Greg Q. Butcher, Ph.D. at ext. 2031.

Biggest Loser contest back for 2021

• Register online. 

Student News

Quarantine Support Squad still seeking supplies

The Quarantine Support Squad wants to thank everyone who has donated. We have collected a variety of items that will be provided to students who are required to quarantine. We are hopeful that these small gestures of kindness will help the students feel a little more comfortable during their time in quarantine and remind them that we as a campus community are thinking of them.

• Nutty Bars (Little Debbie)
• Hershey Bars (regular size)
• Coffee mugs (can be purchased inexpensively at a dollar store)
• Instant coffee bags
• Small hand sanitizers
• Pocket size tissue packs

Items will be assembled and delivered to students in quarantine as a way to care for and support them. Items can be dropped off at the Office of Student Life. 

• Check the Thiel College COVID-19 Dashboard.

Student teachers gather online to prepare for local classrooms

From top left to right: Associate Professor of Education, Co-Director of Teacher Education and Department Chair Nancy Castor, Alexa Banic ’21, Courtnie Roberts ’21, Professor of Education Doug Hazlett, Ph.D.; second row: Wesley Gerber ’21, Hailey Hause ’21, Landon Westover ’21, Amy Meighen ’21, Assistant Professor of Education, Co-Director of Teacher Education, Department Associate Chair Kara Zuschlag; third row: Noah Trimpey ’21, Sarah Padula ’21, Emily Valentine ’21, Jonathan Burkley ’21, Shayla Little ’21; fourth row: Sheldon Bourdeau ’21 all met online recently to prepare for their upcoming semester in local classrooms.

• Roberts and Banic will teach K-3 learning support and third-grade general education at Hermitage School District.
• Gerber will teach seventh- and eighth-grade learning support and first-grade general education at Conneaut School District.
• Hause will teach fourth-grade general education and first- and second-grade learning support at Hermitage School District
• Westover will teach ninth- and 10th-grade social studies at Greenville Area School District.
• Meighen will teach ninth- and 10th-grade English at Greenville Area School District.
• Trimpey will teach fifth-grade learning support and fourth-grade general education at Hermitage School District.
• Padula will teach fourth-grade learning support and third-grade general education at Hermitage School District.
• Valentine will teach seventh-grade life science and high school biology at Greenville Area School District.
• Burkley will teach eighth-grade English and ninth- and 10th-grade English at Greenville Area School District.
• Little will teach fourth-grade learning support and third-grade general education at Hermitage School District.
• Bourdeau will teach first- and second-grade learning support and fourth-grade general education at Hermitage School District.