t-notes - December 14, 2022

Thiel Happenings

Thiel fraternity raises $25,000 for Children’s Hospital and appears on Pittsburgh TV

Thiel College’s Phi Theta Phi fraternity recently held its 54th annual Walk-a-Thon on December 2-3, raising $25,000 for the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

+ Read the full story in the newsroom

Brown appointed Assistant Director of Thiel College Career Development Center

Olivia Brown was recently named the new Assistant Director of the Career Development Center at Thiel College.

+ Read the full story in the newsroom

McClure named Thiel College men’s lacrosse head coach

Director of Athletics Jason Fautas announced the hiring Friday of Bryan McClure as Thiel College's men's lacrosse head coach.

+ Read the full story in the newsroom

Employees celebrate Christmas with annual luncheon

Faculty, staff and retirees celebrated the annual Christmas luncheon on Wednesday.

Winning prizes that included poinsettias, holiday wreaths and a live tree were Diana Baptiste, Mark Batt ’87, Mary Battles, Morgan Bodnar ’16, MBA’21, Kim Braden ’01, Greg Q. Butcher, Ph.D., Kristin Carlson, Ph.D., Jeannie Carey, Judy Ellis, Tara Floch, Dylan Leonard, Anita Lillie, Judi Moinet, Robin Sakonyi, Debbie Schreiber, Calli Shekell, Craig Thurber.

New password reset and recovery procedures

There is a new password reset and recovery procedure. The attached instructions explain how you can register a secondary (non-Thiel) email address in the event that you have completely forgotten your login password.

Password Reset Instruction Guide.

Anyone locked out of their account due to exceeding the number of login attempts with the wrong login credentials, the account will auto unlock after 20 minutes. After that time please try to login again but ensure you are using the correct userid and password, Cap Lock is off, Number Lock is on.

Each feature will help to streamline the process of addressing a locked account or forgotten password without having to submit a ticket to I/T.

For more information, contact Philip Swartwood.

Student News

Johnson, Wright earn Extraordinary Effort honors

Malajah Johnson ’23 and Steven Wright ’24 were named the Thiel Learning Commons extraordinary effort award winners for November.

Johnson, of Pittsburgh, Pa., is a biology major and a 2019 graduate of Imani Christian Academy. She is involved in the biology honorary society and Pen Pal Club. She is also a blogger for I’m First, an organization dedicated to recognizing and assisting first-generation college students.

Wright, of Ford City, Pa., is a mathematics major who is also getting a secondary education certificate. He is a 2020 graduate of Armstrong High School. He is a member of concert band.

Special Notes

HR Notes

Independent Retirement Plan Advisor Jack Ryan from HB Retirement will be on campus January 26 to support employees’ retirement planning needs or through an online meeting.

Virtual/In-Person: Ryan is available January 26 for in-person meetings on campus (Roth Hall – HR Meeting Room).

Virtual: If you’d like to reserve a 15 or 30-minute time slot to speak with Jack virtually, please click HERE to schedule and select from the available times.
In-Person: If you’d like to reserve a 15 or 30-minute time slot to speak with Jack on campus, please click HERE to schedule and select from the available times.

He can assist you with questions regarding:

Market Updates and Analysis
Investment selection within the plan
Retirement Income Planning
Outside Investment Reviews
Insurance needs analysis and policy reviews
Comprehensive Financial Planning

Events

Winter Session Underway
Began December 12
Thiel College Campus

The three-week winter sessions begins on Dec. 12, and ends on Dec. 30, 2022.

For more information, contact Debbie Schreiber.

Final day to drop a Winter Session Course
December 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Registrar

Final day to drop a winter session course - 5 p.m.

For more information, contact academic advisors or the Registrar.

Last Day to Withdraw
December 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Registrar

Last day to withdraw from Winter Session with a "W."

For more information, contact academic advisors or the Registrar.

Internship Orientation: Virtual Career Program
December 20 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Virtual: Zoom

You applied, you interviewed, and you got the internship! Now what? Join Career Development Staff for a virtual internship orientation to learn expectations for yourself, from the employers, and get any questions answered!

Link for online session.

For more information, contact Libbi Brown.

Virtual Career Program: Job Search Strategies
December 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Virtual: Zoom

Join Career Development Staff for help with job search strategies, tips, and tricks from the comfort of home. Get these done over break and stress less in the Spring.

Link for online session.

For more information, contact Libbi Brown.

Christmas & New Year Break
From December 23 to January 2
Thiel College Campus

The Thiel College campus will be closed in observance of the Christmas and New Years holidays.

Holiday Observance - Winter Session
December 24-25
Thiel College

Three-week winter session - no classes due to holiday observance.

Winter Session - Final Day of Classes
December 30
Thiel College

Final day of classes for three-week winter session.

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).

To nominate a fellow employee, visit the Campus Resources link on the Thiel Hub.

Publishing Schedule

T-Notes is published weekly. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. The next edition will be out December 21. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, December 19 to be published in that week’s edition.