Thiel College celebrated the dedication of new classroom, laboratory and collaborative spaces Friday in the recently renovated Rhodehouse Science Building.
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The Beeghly Gymnasium at Thiel College is currently under renovation and will receive $2 million in upgrades as work on it continues throughout the summer.
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Thiel College students presented their research on the College’s connection to Camp Reynolds and World War II, at Reynolds VFW and Greenville Area Public Library recently.
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Eight members of Thiel College’s Class of 2022 were recognized with valedictorian honors during the College’s 148th Commencement Excercises recently.
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Thiel College recently awarded diplomas to its graduates following its spring 2022 academic semester.
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President Susan Traverso, Ph.D. congratulated the community for working together to complete the spring semester. She also thanked the Registrar for tracking down and clearing the grades on Saturday, and the maintenance and environmental services workers for making the campus look great for Commencement.
The meeting also included updates on campus summer projects and introductions of new staff members.
The campus community gathered on Thursday, May 12 to wish Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Liz Frombgen, Ph.D. well and congratulate her on the next step on her journey.
Frombgen will be the next president at Southwestern College (Winfield, Kan.). Frombgen has been at Thiel since 2017.
The National Society of Leadership and Success inducted student members in late April.
Students who attended the induction ceremony on April 27 were Zachary Bergstresser ’25; Meghan Columbus ’25; Laci Dezern ’25; Alaina Gregory ’24; Donna Kocher ’25; Melina Liskza ’24; Dreyvin Livingston ’25; John Mitterer ’25; Anna Paul ’25; Abigail Sefton ’24; Ross Swartz ’25; Hallie Vogt ’23; Alexys Wagner ’24; and Mei Williams ’23.
Club advisors and executive board members are Jodie Witherite, Robert Phillips ’08, Katrina Deckinger ’22 and Bergstresser.
Three staff members were recognized, too. The impact award was given to Lisa Blaney, coordinator of mail services; Christine Cianci ’96, Director of Campus Health and Wellness Center and Carol Johnson, AVI Staff
The impact award recognizes faculty, staff, or members of the community who have positively affected the lives of Thiel students and/or the Thiel campus through their teaching, guidance, leadership or service to others.
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.
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).
Publishing Schedule
T-Notes is published every other week during the summer break. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. The next edition will be out June 1. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Tuesday, May 31 to be published in that week’s edition.
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HR Notes
Thiel College independent retirement plan advisors, Will Ferguson and Jack Ryan from HB Retirement, are available through conference calls and virtual meetings. These office hours can be selected below.
Virtual: Ferguson is available May 18 and 26.
2022 Summer Schedule
In order to serve our constituents, the regularly scheduled hours of operation for all campus offices will be Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. On occasion, Friday events and activities will require offices across campus to be open until 4 p.m. beyond the regularly scheduled summer hours. Advanced notice will be provided to inform employees of any additional dates and times. Any flexible work schedules must maintain sufficient staffing levels to keep offices open and employees must continue to work their normal number of summer hours per week.
Summer hours are authorized for the period beginning May 9 through August 12.
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All faculty and staff are encouraged to check out the employment opportunities HR has posted and share with your friends and family! Maybe you know someone who would be a perfect fit for our community! #Thielproud
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Health & Wellness Notes
McElhaney wins gift card
The Wellness Committee conducted its final challenge of the academic year throughout April. Participants engaged in a Bingo challenge, which promoted physical health including practicing good exercise, sleep, and nutrition habits. A winner was randomly selected from the participants and permitted to choose a gift card from a small, local business. Keri McElhaney was the winner and chose to receive a $50 gift card from the Peter Allen Inn in Kinsman, Ohio.
New Student Orientation
May 21 at 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Campus
Deposited incoming members of the Thiel College Class of 2026 will be on campus to prepare for the fall semester.
For more information, contact Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
Bike MS Escape to the Lake
June 4–5
Thiel College Campus
Thiel College will be the overnight host for about 500 cyclists and volunteers as part of the Bike MS: Escape to the Lake 2022 fundraising ride that generates about $500,000 annually to fight multiple sclerosis.
For more information, contact the Office of Special Events at ext. 2240.
Grapes and Growlers
Saturday, May 21 from 4–7 p.m.
240 Main Street, Greenville (formerly Family Video)
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting Grapes and Growlers. This annual wine and beer tasting event will be held from 4–7 Saturday, May 21 at 240 Main Street Greenville, the former building of Family Video. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample some of the area’s finest wines and brews. Food will be available for purchase during this unique, casual atmosphere.
For more information or tickets, contact Mark Batt ’87 at ext. 2157 or 724-866-0705.
Color Me Happy 5K
Thursday, June 30 at 2 p.m.
A fun 5K event hosted by St. Paul’s Senior Living Community. Entry fee of $20 includes race map, runner's bib and t-shirt.
For more information, contact Mimi Dreher at 724-588-9613 ext. 1136.
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