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.

• If you’d like to reserve a 15 or 30-minute time slot to speak with Ryan, please click HERE to schedule and select from the available times.

Ryan 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

Public Safety Note

A copy of the 2022 Annual Security/Fire Safety Report is available for viewing on the College’s website.

• Read the report.

Once on the Public Safety site above, scroll down and select the 2022 Annual Security report to view.

The purpose of this report is to equip you with the information you need to stay safe while at Thiel College. We encourage members of the College community to use this report as a guide for safe practices on and off campus. The Public Safety Department will provide a paper copy of the Annual Security/Fire Report free upon request. You can request this the following ways; e-mailing the Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety at dbish@thiel.edu, by calling ext. 2222 and requesting the report, or requesting in person at the Public Safety office on the second floor of the Howard Miller Student Center.

HR Note

Thiel College strives to provide valuable, and comprehensive benefit programs for our employees. Each year, we review our current programs to ensure they are meeting the needs of the faculty and staff.

Please take a few moments to complete this survey and help us with our annual benefits review process. Your input is important to us regardless of whether or not you currently participate in any of the programs.

• Fill out the online survey.

Please complete and submit the survey by 5 p.m. Monday, October 2.

Events

Campus Events

Mindfulness and Meditation
Sept. 27 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.

Common Hour: Career Conversations
Sept. 28 from 12 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center

Alumni panelists Dr. Brittany (Gzikowski) Mears ’07 (psychology), Jesse Sealand ’17 (actuarial studies/mathematics), and Alex Yoder ’16 (English-writing) will share their Thiel story and talk about making the transition from college to work. Once the panel is over, guests are invited to stick around for some appetizers and conversation.

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

Homecoming: Thiel National Spirit Day
Sept. 28 at 12:40 p.m.
Terrace Outside the Bistro and TC Cafe

Students, faculty and staff members will gather at 12:40 p.m. outside the TC Cafe for a group photo in Thiel gear. That photo will be shared as alumni and friends from around the country participate in Thiel Spirit Day.

• Read the complete Homecoming schedule.

Gallery Talk: Marlin Casker ’60
Sept. 28 at 2 p.m.
Weyers-Sampson Gallery

Alumnus Marlin Casker ’60 has gifted the college more than 200 fine art prints. On display will be highlights from this collection. Casker will give a gallery talk on his personal experience of building a private collection.

For more information, contact Sean McConnor, M.F.A.

Thiel Forum
Sept. 28 at 4 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center

The Thiel Forum: Special Edition is an opportunity for faculty and staff to highlight practices and theories that will strengthen our teaching and learning and make our classes effective and engaging.

• Sheila Gross, Ph.D. ’10, presenting on The Lectern, Thiel College’s peer-reviewed undergraduate research review
• Sheila Nowinski, Ph.D. and Gross: “Fear Factor: AI Edition”

Women’s Volleyball: Carlow University at Thiel
Sept. 29 at 4 p.m.
Maenpa Court/Beeghly Gymnasium

Thiel hosts Carlow University in the first home match of the year for women’s volleyball.

For more information, contact Sports Information.

Women’s Volleyball: Westminster College at Thiel
Sept. 29 at 8 p.m.
Maenpa Court/Beeghly Gymnasium

Thiel hosts Westminster College in the second match of a Friday doubleheader for women’s volleyball.

For more information, contact Sports Information.

Paranormal Club Meeting/Discussion
Sept. 29 from 10 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center

The Paranormal Club hosts a weekly movie night and conversation where they watch movies that relate to the paranormal based on real events and discuss the accuracy, inaccuracies, and other theories.

For more information, contact Cora Post ’24

Communion Service
Oct. 1 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.

Presidents Tree Walk
Oct. 1 from 2-4 p.m.
Campus

Thiel College has had 20 presidents since it was founded in 1866. Trees pay tribute to each president. In addition, the State Champion Sassafras is located on the Thiel campus. We will walk about one mile to view and discuss these trees. We will also learn some of the history of Thiel College and recent efforts to establish an arboretum on campus. Terrain is easy. We will be on sidewalks, and the walk will be ADA-accessible.

This walk accommodates strollers and wheelchairs; however, it is not considered appropriate for pets.

• Read more.

MBA Information Session
Oct. 2 from noon to 1 p.m.
Online

An information session for the MBA program where attendees will hear from faculty and staff about coursework, , the admissions process, financial aid and more! 

• Register online.

For more information contact the Office of Admission.

Career Tabling: Career Link
Oct. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Howard Miller Student Center hallway

Students, faculty and staff can meet and greet a representative from the Career Link to learn about open job and internship opportunities.

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

Student Government Association Meeting
Oct. 3 at 11 a.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center

Twice monthly meeting of the Student Government Association.

Nursing Club meeting
Oct. 3 at noon
Pedas 120, James Pedas Communication Center

Weekly nursing club meeting.

Rotary Club Meeting
Oct. 3 at noon
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center

Rotary Club of Greenville, Pa. hosts its meeting.

Resume Doctor Resume Review
Oct. 4 from 3-4 p.m.
Langenheim Memorial Library, first floor, main lobby

Need to make some updates to your resume? Bring your resume and join the career center staff in helping you make your resume stand out! No appointment needed!

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

Quickbooks Crash Course: Part 1
Oct. 4 from 6-8 p.m.
Pedas Communication Center

Quickbooks Crash Course: Part 1. Course is open to the public. Cost is $20 for Chamber of Commerce members and $30 for non-members.

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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 every week during the academic year. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. The next edition will be out Oct. 4. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, Oct. 2 to be published in that week’s edition.