June 9, 2021

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Thiel Happenings

Thiel College announces Dean’s List for Spring 2021

Three-hundred-twenty-nine students were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2021 semester.

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Documentary featuring service dog in training named for Thiel veteran released on Memorial Day

Representatives from Warrior Canine Connection were on campus recently to film scenes for a documentary about Thiel College graduate and United States Marine Corps 1st Lieutenant Paul William Bush ’66.

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Certification change should increase demand for Thiel special education teacher graduates

All May 2022 graduates of Thiel College’s elementary education and special education program will be certified to teach special education to high school students in Pennsylvania under a newly established Pennsylvania Department of Education approved Special Education PK-12 program.

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Thiel College hosting summer sports camp

Thiel College is hosting a summer sports camp for children in grades 2–8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 5–9, 2021 at Alumni Stadium.

Men’s soccer coach Zack Walters is the camp director and Dylan Lasher ’15 is the co-director. The daily program features a variety of recreational activities and sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, flag football, soccer, track and field as well as many others. The emphasis of the camp is to have fun, Walters said. “Our program promotes sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork and boosting confidence while introducing campers to fun activities,” Walters said. “Our experienced coaching staff will continually offer a helping hand to give campers the confidence they need to enjoy and have fun in all activities.”

The camp costs $150.

For more information, contact Zack Walters or Dylan Lasher ’15.

Schedule a meeting with a retirement plan consultant

Retirement plan advisors Will Ferguson and Jack Ryan from Henderson Brothers are available to help with retirement planning needs through conference calls and virtual meetings. These office hours will be held by phone/virtually throughout 2021 for now and can be selected below.

Ferguson is available June 15, 16, and 22 as well as July 8, 15, 2 and 28.

Anyone unavailable during these times can contact Ferguson at 412-261-3333 ext. 414.

Ryan is available on June 10, 15, 16, 22, and 29 as well as July 7 and 20.

Anyone unavailable during these times can contact Ryan at 412-261-3333 ext. 421.

Student News

Special Notes

Note of gratitude

Barbara Long-Cooper ’98 sends along a note of gratitude to the Thiel College community.

“Thank you so much to my Thiel Campus family for all the good wishes, gifts, and flowers as well as a really nice vino salute!  You all mean so much to me, and I have enjoyed all my years working with each of you!

Have a wonderful summer!  blc”

HR Notes

Thiel College welcomes:

Events

Campus Events

New Student Orientation
June 14, 15 and 25
Thiel College Campus

Deposited students for the Thiel College Class of 2025, will prepare for the fall semester.

For more information, email the Office of Admission or call ext. 2345.

Delta Sigma Phi Guyton Thigpen Memorial Golf Outing
Saturday, June 19 at 9 a.m.
Tam O'Shanter Golf Courses

Join the brothers of Delta Sigma Phi for the 6th Annual Guyton Thigpen Memorial Golf Outing! The cost is $400 per team or $100 per individual player. This includes a t-shirt, steak dinner, prizes for the winning team, course contests and more! Cash, check, Venmo or Cash App payment options are available.

For more information, contact Elliott Beach ’15.

 

Blue–Gold Golf Outing
Monday, June 14 at 1 p.m.
The Avalon Golf and Country Club, Sharon, Pa.

The annual Blue-Gold Golf Outing fundraiser costs $80 for individuals or $320 for a foursome. Skill prizes and team prizes are available!

For more information, contact Jenna Petrucci.

Etc.

Tomcat Tributes

Tomcat Tributes 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).

Communications collateral

Employees should update the logos used on institutional materials, including email signatures, letterhead, PowerPoint slides, etc. 

Thiel College has used the shield and wordmark combination as the official institutional logo for more than a year. They are the only approved logo for academic co-curricular and institutional use. Additional athletic logo packages are also available.

Email signatures, brand resources, and a job request form are all available online. A Dropbox folder has been set up with instructions and the materials necessary to create new email signatures. Employees can find other Thiel College-branded resources including letterhead, logos and PowerPoint slides in the same folder.

Thiel College community members who need help with communications and marketing initiatives and collateral can now request those services with a job form. The request form is available on the communications and marketing webpage or linked directly below.

For more information, email the office.

Publishing Schedule

T-Notes is published every other week during the summer. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. The next edition will be out June 23, 2021. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, June 21 to be published in that week’s edition.

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