Thiel College is hosting a unique event to celebrate and recognize homeschool students with its inaugural Homeschool Homecoming event on Oct. 21.
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Works from Bill Mancuso’s collection “The Pleasures of Sketching” will be on display in Thiel College’s Weyers-Sampson Art Gallery from Oct. 25 to Dec. 8.
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Thiel College senior Katherine Aaron ’24 will present the result of her summer research project surveying sea turtle nests at the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium at Rice University on Oct. 21.
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It's been a little more than two weeks since Thiel College hosted its Tommy-Paw-Looza 64-hour party. Look back over some of the great photos from the weekend.




Caden Loutzenhiser ’25, Madi Russell ’25, and Dakota King ’25 from the ESM 210 course taught by Professor of Environmental Science Anna Reinsel, Ph.D. ’06 visited Deep Well Services on Oct. 9. The students learned about the company’s safety culture and were able to see their newest piece of equipment getting ready to go into service.


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 Oct. 25. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, Oct. 23 to be published in that week’s edition.
“Did You Know…?”
The Submit an Event form is used for all of your room reservation needs! For meetings, speakers, special events, student/employee group events and the general reservation of a room of any kind, this form is used to coordinate your reservation!
Resume Doctor
Oct. 18 from 3-4 p.m.
Langenheim Memorial Library, first floor lobby
Career Center staff will assist attendees with updates and edits for their resume.
For more information, contact Liza Schaef at ext. 2063.
Mindfulness and Meditation
Oct. 18 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.
MBA Information Session
Oct. 18 at 6 p.m.
Online
Representatives from the Master of Business Administration Admissions team will discuss the MBA Program! During this information session prospective students will hear from faculty and staff about course work, the admissions process, financial aid and more!
For more information, contact the Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
Women’s Volleyball: Washington & Jefferson College at Thiel
Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.
Maenpa Court/Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts Washington & Jefferson College in women’s volleyball.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Tomcast General Meeting
Oct. 18 from 6-7 p.m.
Pedas 120, James Pedas Communication Center
General meeting for the podcast club on campus.
For more information, contact Bailey Stilts ’24.
Career Tabling: Seniors Helping Seniors
Oct. 19 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 Seniors Helping Seniors to learn about open job and internship opportunities.
For more information, contact Liza Schaef at ext. 2063.
Kiwanis Club
Oct. 19 at 11:30 a.m.
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Each community has different needs, and Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children through local service projects and fundraising.
Lindsay Monihen Lecture & Discussion
Oct. 19 at 4 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
Thiel College is hosting Lindsay Monihen, Ph.D. candidate, who will be discussing her dissertation research on vocation and first-generation women in Appalachia. Monihen will be on campus interviewing selected Thiel students for her dissertation.
48 Hour Film Fest Interest Meeting
Oct. 19 at 4 p.m.
Room 125, James Pedas Communication Center
A general interest meeting to explain what the 48-Hour Film Fest is. This will also help us gather information about who all is interested.
For more information, contact the Christina Newman ’25.
Flu Shot Clinic
Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
Students, staff, and faculty can get their flu shots on campus. Participants must bring a copy of their insurance card!
Environmental Club meeting
Oct. 20 at 4 p.m.
AC13, Academic Center
General meeting for Environmental Club.
Women’s Volleyball: Chatham at Thiel
Oct. 20 at 7 p.m.
Maenpa Court/Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts Chatham in women’s volleyball.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Paranormal Club Meeting/Discussion
Oct. 20 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.
Physician Assistant Program Fall Open House
Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Howard Miller Student Center
Prospective students in the Physician Assistant Program to learn more about the program. Faculty, students, admissions, and financial aid will be available for questions as well as campus tours.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
Speech-Language Pathology Fall Open House
Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Speech-Language Pathology Clinic
Prospective graduate students will hear from current students and faculty and tour the Speech-Language Clinic and campus.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
Fall Open House
Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Campus
Prospective students will hear a brief admissions presentation, explore clubs and academics before eating lunch in the TC Café. We invite you to attend with a copy of your high school transcript and complete your day as a potential Thiel Tomcat in a small acceptance ceremony for those eligible as well!
High School transcripts are not required for this visit but are needed to be considered for day-of acceptance.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
Homeschool Homecoming
Oct. 21 from noon to 5 p.m.
Alumni Stadium
Thiel College invites area home-schoolers and their families to join us as the Men's and Women's Soccer teams host the Westminster Titans! The women's match begins at noon and the men's match begins at 2:30 p.m.
Thiel College Cheer 2nd Annual Miss Autumn Leaf Pageant
Oct. 21 at noon
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
The second annual Miss Autumn Leaf Pageant is for ages 2 months - 18 years old with different divisions and categories.
For more information, contact Randall Burnett M.A.’22.
Women’s Soccer: Westminster at Thiel
Oct. 21 at noon
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Thiel hosts Westminster in women’s soccer.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Men’s Soccer: Westminster at Thiel
Oct. 21 at 2:30 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Thiel hosts Westminster in men’s soccer.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Communion Service
Oct. 22 at 10:30 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.
Sigma Kappa Boo Bags
Oct. 23 at 11 a.m.
Bistro, Howard Miller Student Center
The sisters of Sigma Kappa are selling Boo Bags as a Philanthropy event. There are three different sizes that can be purchased in this preorder from 10/23-10/25 and distribution will be 10/27.
For more information, contact Katherine Aaron ’24 at ext. 2130.
Career Tabling: Keystone
Oct. 24 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 Keystone to learn about open job and internship opportunities.
For more information, contact Liza Schaef at ext. 2063.
Career Development: Registering your internship via Handshake
Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to noon
Pedas 120, James Pedas Communication Center
The Career Development Center staff will host an information session about registering internships via Handshake.
For more information, contact Libbi Brown.
Thiel News Time
Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to noon
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Each semester, “Thiel News Time” (TNT) gatherings are an opportunity to meet as a community and share information as we work together to advance the College. These sessions take place on Tuesdays during community hours when no classes are scheduled allowing faculty to attend together with the College’s staff.
Nursing Club meeting
Oct. 24 at noon
Pedas 120, James Pedas Communication Center
Weekly nursing club meeting.
Physician Assistant Information Session
Oct. 24 at noon
Online
Prospective students will hear from faculty and staff about course work, clinical rotations, the admissions process, financial aid and more
For more information, contact the Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
Women’s Soccer: Allegheny at Thiel
Oct. 24 at 5 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Thiel hosts Allegheny in women’s soccer.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Men’s Soccer: Allegheny at Thiel
Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Thiel hosts Allegheny in men’s soccer.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Paul Spratt (Comedy Show)
Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.
Padrone’s Pizza, 140 Main Str., Greenville
Comedian Paul Spratt performs downtown at Padrone’s Pizza.
St. Paul’s Events
St. Paul’s Senior Living Community is hosting several events in late October and early November.
The first event is an open house to see the living facilities at St. Paul’s on Oct. 25. The “Ask an Expert“ series will look at navigating today's healthcare system and will include Thiel College alumnus and President and CEO of St. Paul’s Senior Living Community Chris Wright ’99, VNA Alliance Executive Director Tim Dunn and Vice Preisdent of Physician Services & Associate Legal Counsel, Meadville Medical Center Gabrielle Pierce, Esq.
St. Paul’s will host a craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 4.
Seneca Valley School District hosting 5K in honor of Gloyer
The inaugural Ryan Gloyer Memorial 5K Run/Walk is Nov. 5 in Harmony, Pa.
Gloyer graduated from Thiel College in 2004. He was killed in action in 2016 in Afghanistan.