November 3, 2021

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Thiel Happenings

Thiel College cheer team finishes first, earns silver bid To NCA Nationals in March

The Thiel College cheerleaders placed first in the Eastern Division this weekend and received their second bid to the National Cheerleaders Association’s nationals to be held April 6—10 in Daytona Beach, Fla.

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Thiel Players staging “Love and Information” as first performance under new theatre director

The Thiel Players will debut their first performance under new Thiel College Director of Theatre and Professor of Theatre History J.K. Rogers, Ph.D. beginning Nov. 12.

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Abalos completes doctorate, presents research for Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

Director of Nursing Sarahbeth Abalos, Ph.D. presented her research study, “The Lived Professional Experiences and Potential Impact of Generation Z Registered Nurses,” at an event hosted by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association on September 24.

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TNT returns to in-person format

The next Thiel News Time campus gathering is at noon Tuesday, Nov. 9 the Lutheran Heritage Room.

Audition schedule set for the next Thiel Players performance

Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 and Monday, Dec. 6 for the next performance of the Thiel Players, The Government Inspector.

Characters: Ivan Alexandreyevich Hlestakov (M) Osip - his servant (M) Mayor Anton Antonovich (M) Anna Andreyevna - the mayor's wife (F) Marya Anotonovna - the mayor's daughter (F) Grusha - their maid (F) Judge (M) School Principal (M/F) Hospital Director (M/F)

Postmaster (M/F) Dobchinsky (M) Bobchinshy (M) Doctor (M/F) Innkeeper's Wife/Corporal's Widow (F) Waitress/Locksmith's Wife (F) Svetsunov - the police chief (M) Abdullin/Constable 1/Imperial Messenger (M) Pentelaeyev/Constable 2 (M) Chernaeyev/Constable 3 (M)

Students, faculty, staff and community members may audition.

Anyone interested should prepare a 60–90 second comedic monologue from any pre-1900 play. A sign-up is available in the Robinson Lobby Call Board.

For more information, contact J.K. Rogers, Ph.D.


We will be hosting a special recognition event for First-Generation college students next Thursday, November 11 at 12 p.m. If you are a first-generation student yourself or would like to attend the event in support of the students, please complete the following RSVP.

It will be a brief event and we will be providing light refreshments, as well as a commemorative t-shirt.
 

Student News

Thiel Learning Commons recognizes its Extraordinary Effort students

The Thiel Learning Commons Extraordinary Effort Award recipients for September and October are Kara Baumgardner ’22Cameron Griffin ’22Hollie Barna ’22 and James Gilbert ’22.

Baumgardner and Griffin were recognized for September.

Barna and Gilbert were chosen for October.

This week, the Thiel Learning Commons is celebrating its Peer Tutors, Writing Lab Tutors, and Collaborative Learning Leaders.

Stop in to the Learning Commons and leave a note of appreciation on our whiteboards.

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).

Going the Extra Mile
Nominator: Jean Carr
Nominee: Joe Schaly and members of the baseball team
Comment: “I would like to recognize Joe Schaly and the players he sent down to help at the Riverside Haunting Heritage Day Fundraiser. We were, as always, very short of staff and the weather was not great, but they came and helped direct traffic. They were awesome! So polite and did a wonderful job! I want to say thank you!”

Special Notes

Health & Wellness 

All Thiel employees are encouraged to participate in the Wellness Committee’s November BINGO challenge focusing on positive mental health and stress reduction. The rules are stated on the BINGO card.  The game runs from Nov. 1–30. Completed BINGO cards can be scanned and emailed to Jackie Kytchak or sent through ICM by Dec. 6.

A winner will be randomly selected once cards are received.  The winner will receive a $50 gift card in support of a small local business.

Events

Common Hour: Celebrating Thiel’s Performing Arts
Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon
William A. Passavant Memorial Center

The campus community is invited to enjoy a special performance from Thiel’s performing arts programs, including the band and choir.

For more information contact J.K. Rogers or Nicholas Sampson.

Virtual Information Session – How to File the FASFA
Thursday from 6–7:00 p.m.
Thiel College at home

Students are invited to attend this virtual information session to learn how to file the FASFA.

For more information, contact Admissions at ext. 2345.

Health Professions Institute Speaker Series: Dr. Heather Ambrose
Thursday from 7–9 p.m.
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center

Thiel College’s Health Professions Institute hosts a special speaker series during the fall 2021 semester. Join us for a presentation from Dr. Heather Ambrose ’00, Director of Nursing, Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC. All presentations are open to the entire Thiel College community.

For more information, contact Sarahbeth Abalos, Ph.D.

Instant Decision Day
Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thiel College Campus

High school students are invited to visit campus and will have the opportunity to apply to Thiel, bring their transcripts and walk away with a decision on their acceptance before the end of the day.

For more information, contact Admissions at ext. 2345.

Women’s Basketball vs. Hiram College
Nov. 8 from 7–9 p.m.
Rissell-Beeghly Gymnasium

Thiel women’s basketball hosts Hiram College.

For more information, contact Ed Topoleski ’02

Courageous Conversation Series: Dr. Anton Treuer
Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to noon
Thiel College at home

Dr. Anton Treuer will lead a discussion about his personal story of efforts to advance racial equity, revitalize the Ojibwe language, and leverage scholarship and community service to make the world a better place.

For more information, contact Anthony E. Jones, Ed.D. at ext. 2193.

Virtual Information Session – Financial Support
November 9 from 6–7 p.m.
Thiel College at home

This virtual information session will discuss ways to receive the most financial support during the college search.

For more information, contact Admissions at ext. 2345.

Women’s Basketball vs. Saint Mary of the Woods College
Nov. 10 from 5–7 p.m.
Rissell-Beeghly Gymnasium

Thiel women’s basketball hosts Saint Mary of the Woods College at home.

For more information, contact Ed Topoleski ’02

Common Hour: “Black Men Don’t Quit” presented by Anthony Jones
Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon
Stamm Lecture Hall, Pedas Communication Center

A presentation of the key factors influencing why Black male students persist to graduation at a private liberal arts institution in western Pennsylvania. The lecture is titled “Black Men Don’t Quit” and is being presented by Thiel College’s Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, Anthony E. Jones, Ed.D.

For more information, contact Anthony E. Jones, Ed.D. at ext. 2193.

Haller Enterprise Institute Entrepreneur of the Year Award Dinner
Nov. 11 from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center

The Haller Enterprise Institute presents its annual Entrepreneur of the Year Award to accomplished alumni or friends of the College who have distinguished themselves in their respective professions. The Student Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Entrepreneur awards will also be presented.

For more information, contact Gary Witosky ’79.

Women’s Basketball vs. Penn State DuBois
Nov. 11 from 7–9 p.m.
Rissell-Beeghly Gymnasia

Thiel women’s basketball hosts Penn State DuBois.

For more information, contact Ed Topoleski ’02

Health Professions Institute Speaker Series: Dr. Jackie Williams
Nov. 11 from 7–9 p.m.
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center

Thiel College's Health Professions Institute hosts a special speaker series during the Fall 2021 semester. Jackie Williams, Ph.D., who is the Athletic Program Coordinator at Slippery Rock University, will give a presentation. All presentations are open to the entire Thiel College community.

For more information, contact Sarahbeth Abalos, Ph.D.

Dietrich Honors Institute Visit Day"
Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Howard Miller Student Center

Prospective students can meet with the Dietrich Honors Institute faculty and learn from current DHI students about the opportunities provided to them by the program. Applicants to the DHI will be able to complete their application interview.

For more information, contact Sheila Nowinski, Ph.D. at ext. 2033.

Thiel Players present Love and Information
Nov. 12 from 7–9:30 p.m.
William A. Robinson Theater

Thiel’s production of Love and Information will run for two weekends in November.  Admission is free for all, but those interested in attending are asked to please register for tickets in order to track capacity.

For more information, contact J.K. Rogers, Ph.D.

Thiel Football vs. Grove City
Nov. 13 from noon to 3 p.m.
Alumni Stadium

Thiel football hosts Grove City College for the Mercer County Cup.

For more information, contact Ed Topoleski ’02

For a full list of upcoming athletic events, visit https://thielathletics.com/.

Etc.

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 weekly during the academic year. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. The next edition will be out Nov. 10, 2021. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, Nov. 8 to be published in that week’s edition.

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