September 6, 2023

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Thiel Happenings

Selections from alumnus’ gift of 200-plus fine art prints on display in Thiel College gallery

Some of the 200-plus fine art prints donated to Thiel College by alumnus Marlin Casker ’60 are on display in the College’s Weyers-Sampson Gallery through October 11.

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Thiel College hosting Fischoff Award-winning quartet as first Con Spirito Concert on Sept. 14

Thiel College is hosting the Fischoff Award-winning saxophone quartet Kodachrome as a part of the annual Con Spirito Chamber Music Concert Series at 7 p.m. September 14 at David Johnson Memorial Chapel.

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Thiel College first-year student food drive tops 10 tons collected with 2023 event

The Thiel College first-year student food drive collected 3,675 pounds of food this year bringing the total collected to just over 10 tons since the event's inception in 2018.

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Thiel College serving as host campus for United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps

Thiel College is a host campus for the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps program.

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Thiel College Office of Communications and Marketing wins awards for several campaigns

The Thiel College Office of Communications and Marketing has been honored with awards from three separate national organizations in recognition of campaigns and collateral produced during the previous academic year.

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Student of the Month nomination deadline is Friday

The deadline for Student-of-the Month nominees is at noon Friday. The program recognizes seniors (>88 earned credit hours) who have completed at least four semesters from any academic department or program at Thiel College.

Multiple students may be nominated but nominations need to be completed on individual forms Final selection is determined by a committee based on criteria listed HERE, which are derived primarily from the Mission Statement of Thiel College.

New online phone directory available for print

The phone directory is available for print on-demand.

It is a significant update to our college directory services that aligns with the College’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. The print on-demand feature ensures real-time accuracy and easy accessibility.

The online directory will always be the most current source of information, but there are instances when having a physical directory is invaluable, whether it’s for personal preferences, ease of use, or as a backup when technology might not be readily available.

Employee headshots are September 26

New employee headshots will be taken from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 in the Rudisill Room of the Howard Miller Student Center.

New employees should make arrangements to attend this sitting. No reservations are necessary. Photos will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Any employee wishing to update their photo for web directory can also have retakes done that day.

For more information, contact Dominick DiRienzo M.A.’22 at ext. 2188.

First Thiel Forum of the year is Tuesday

The first Thiel Forum session is at 4 p.m. Sept. 12 in Stamm Hall in the James Pedas Communication Center.

The two sessions are:

Student News

International students celebrate at Tomcat

There are 10 new international students. Nine students are from South Korea and one is from Japan. 

Coordinator of International Student Affairs Jackie Kytchak asks when you see them on campus, please extend a warm welcome to them.

Thiel student bible study starts Thursday

For more information, contact Ava Kavulla ’25 or Emmalee Sheeler ’24.

Students pedal the lake for MCTA

Students participated in a 12-mile bike ride for Mercer County Trail Association’s annual Pedal the Lake Event at Goddard State Park.

Special Notes

HR Notes

Participants in the Thiel College retirement plan can meet with independent Retirement Plan Advisor, Jack Ryan from HB Retirement, will be on campus at Thiel for individual meetings on Wednesday, October 4. Ryan is available to support retirement planning needs through conference calls and virtual meetings as well. His office hours can be selected below.

Ryan will be on campus on Wednesday, October 4.

Ryan is available on September 6, 14, 20, 21, and 25 for online sessions.

Ryan can assist you with questions regarding:


Events

Campus Events

Mindfulness and Meditation
Sept. 6 from 6–7 p.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel

Mindfulness with Pastor Brian Riddle ’07 is a variety of stretching, movement, and meditation designed to promote harmony between your body and mind, so that you may heal and grow in all the areas of your life. It is non-religious, and helpful whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner. It will be held every Wednesday when classes are in session.

For more information, contact Pastor Riddle at ext. 2130.

Auditions for Dark Play, or Stories for Boys
Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.
William A. Robinson Theater

In “Dark Play or Stories for Boys,” Roles available are Molly; Rachael; male netizen; and female netizen. The production also needs a stage manager and an assistant stage manager, as well as help with costumes and other needs.
The script available to read on OneDrive. Please contact Director of Theatre J.K. Rogers, Ph.D. to be added to the share list or for more information on the production.

Career Tabling: The Arc of Crawford County
Sept. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Howard Miller Student Center main hallway

Students, faculty, and staff can come meet representatives from The Arc of Crawford County to learn about the organization and open opportunities.

For more information, contact Libbi Brown.

Activities Fair
Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to noon
Lawn in front of Greenville Hall

Students can meet many of the clubs and Greek organizations on campus. Learn from students about their group’s mission and events. Students can enter a drawing to win prizes.

Handshake Help-Applying for On-Campus Jobs
Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to noon
Lawn in front of Greenville Hall

Students can stop by and get help using Handshake to apply for on campus jobs.

For more information, contact Liza Schaef at ext. 2063.

Women’s Soccer: Buffalo State at Thiel
Sept. 9 at noon
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium

Thiel hosts Buffalo State in women’s soccer.

For more information, contact Sports Information.

Men’s Soccer: University of Pittsburgh-Bradford at Thiel
Sept. 9 at 2:30 p.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium

Thiel hosts the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in men’s soccer. 

For more information, contact Sports Information.

Communion Service
Sept. 10 at 10 a.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel

Pastor Brian Riddle ’07 leads a Sunday service with communion at the Chapel.

For more information, contact Pastor Riddle at ext. 2130.

Tennis: Geneva College at Thiel
Sept. 11 at 4:30 p.m.
Thiel tennis courts

Thiel hosts Geneva College in tennis.

For more information, contact Sports Information.

Handshake Help
Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to noon
Howard Miller Student Center hallway

Students can stop by and get help using Handshake.

For more information, contact Liza Schaef at ext. 2063.

Thiel Forum
Sept. 12 at 4 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center

The first Thiel Forum presentations are:

Career Tabling: Penn-Northwest/Homegrown Initiative
Sept. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Howard Miller Student Center main hallway

Students, Faculty and Staff can come meet and greet a representative from Penn-Northwest Development and the Homegrown Initiative to learn about open job and internship opportunities

For more information, contact Libbi Brown.

Community Events

Ask an Expert - Open Enrollment
Sept. 21 at 6:30 pm
Anderson Fellowship Hall at The Heritage, 339 East Jamestown Road, Greenville, Pa.

Mike Johnson, Senior Benefit Consultant at Davevic Benefit Consultants, Inc. and Debbie Yoos, Insurance Specialist at St. Paul's Senior Living Community will discuss open enrollment.

Seating is limited. Reservations are required.

Please RSVP by completing this form or call Vicki at 724-589-4667 Option 7.

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 is published every week during the academic year. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. The next edition will be out Sept. 13. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, Sept. 11 to be published in that week’s edition.

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