August 17, 2022

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Thiel Happenings

Thiel College recognizes service milestones of 20 employees during annual retreat

Thiel College recognized the service milestones of 20 employees with a combined 215 years of experience at the College’s annual campus retreat Tuesday.

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Collaboration with local business owner leads to United States flag’s return to Beeghly Gym

The renovation work in Thiel College’s Beeghly Gym has led to the replacement of nearly everything in the building, except one important item: The United States flag that hangs on the wall.

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Thiel College accounting graduates continue recent history of 100 percent placement rate

For the ninth straight year, Thiel College accounting graduates have hit 100 percent employment or enrollment in a graduate program within three months of graduation.

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Employees come together for campus retreat

Faculty and staff members came together Tuesday afternoon in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center for the annual campus retreat.

The retreat covered:

Attendees are asked to complete the online survey regarding the event.

New faculty attend orientation Monday

Pictured front row (left to right) Calli Shekell, Ph.D., Aly AndruskyDionna Kassalen; second row: Julie Kobak, Jeanette Benigas, Ph.D., Jessica Sloan, Ashley Coombs, Ph.D., back row, Thomas Dulaney, Chris Morgan, Ph.D., Andrew Baker, Audra Franley ’17.


Student News

Special Notes

HR Notes

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Upcoming COVID clinic

Walberg Family Pharmacy will be on campus to administer COVID Vaccine from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 23 in Weyers Lounge in the Howard Miller Student Center. Flu shots with COVID Boosters will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 6 also in Weyers Lounge.

No appointment is necessary.

For more information, contact Chris Cianci ’96 at ext. 2356.

Events

Campus Events

Alumni event: Pittsburgh Pirates game
August 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pittsburgh

Alumni are invited to a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. Enjoy a social hour from 5–6:30 p.m. at North Shore Tavern, 120 Federal St. for appetizers and a cash bar before the game.

For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations.

First-Year Student Move-in Day
Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
Luther Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center

All Thiel College first-year students move into their dorm rooms and celebrate Welcome Weekend on campus! 

Schedule of Events

For more information, contact the Director of Residence Life Bob Phillips ’08 at ext. 2011.

Returning Student Arrivals
Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thiel College campus

Students can begin arriving at 9 a.m. The TC Café will be open from 11:15 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, contact the Director of Residence Life Bob Phillips ’08 at ext. 2011.

First Day of Undergraduate Classes
Monday at 8 a.m.

Thiel College Campus

The first day of undergraduate classes.

Opening Convocation
Thursday, Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
William A. Passavant Memorial Center

A celebration of the Thiel College Class of 2026 and the new graduate students.

Community Events

The Band Hannah
Monday at 6 p.m.
Riverside Park, Greenville

The Band Hannah performs a free concert in support of the park.

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).

Publishing Schedule

T-Notes has returned to its weekly publishing schedule. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. The next edition will be out August 24. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, August 22 to be published in that week’s edition.

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