Thiel College is hosting the four candidates for Mercer County Commissioner for a public forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center.
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Newly-appointed full-time Director of the Thiel Choir and Lecturer of Music, Brianne Samson, will lead Thiel College singers in their first performance of the 2023-24 academic year at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 in the David Johnson Memorial Chapel.
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There is still time for prospective undergraduate students to visit Thiel College and qualify for a visit grant if they enroll at Thiel for the fall 2024 academic year.
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Thiel College is partnering with Handshake, the leading online recruiting platform for college students, to enhance internship opportunities and career and professional growth for the College’s students.
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With the bewitching season of Halloween fast approaching, the faculty are brewing up an enchanting celebration that promises to be truly magical. In the spirit of fun and camaraderie, we are thrilled to extend a special invitation to you to join us in embracing the fantastical world of Harry Potter by dressing up as your favorite characters from this beloved series on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Hogwarts as we aim to cast a spell of joy and wonder on the campus. Your participation in this whimsical endeavor will undoubtedly add a dash of enchantment to our festive proceedings and create lasting memories for our students.
We look forward to witnessing your creativity and enthusiasm as you bring the mystical realm of Harry Potter to life. Your participation will undoubtedly inspire and delight our students, fostering a sense of camaraderie and merriment within our academic community.
The Thiel cheer team read to the Kindergarten and first-grade classrooms at Jamestown Elementary School last week.
Mindfulness and Meditation
Oct. 25 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.
Mercer County Commissioners Forum
Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Candidates in the Mercer County Commissioners’ race answer questions at a public forum.
Tomcast General Meeting
Oct. 25 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: Sheetz
Oct. 26 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 Sheetz to learn about open job and internship opportunities.
For more information, contact Liza Schaef at ext. 2063.
Common Hour: Fall Festival
Oct. 26 at 11 a.m.
Greenville Hall lawn
Snacks and activities to celebrate autumn.
Zeta Tau Alpha Pink Week Table
Oct. 26-27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Outside the TC Cafe, Howard Miller Student Center
Stop and see Zeta Tau Alpha sorority's fun activities to raise money for their philanthropy breast cancer education and awareness.
For more information, contact Heather Farr ’26.
Thiel Forum: Special Edition, AI Rap Session
Oct. 26 at 4 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
Professor of History and chair of the Department of History David Buck, Ph.D. will lead an AI focused presentation, “Revolutionary Rap Jams (playing with AI).”
Thiel Choir: ‘Nightmares & Dreamscapes’
Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel
Featuring The Thiel Choir, The Thiel Treble Choir, The Thiel Singers, and The Thiel Men's Choir. Performing works by Brahms, Faure, Martin, the King Singers, and more. Thiel College also welcomes special guests The Greenville High School Chamber Singers who will be performing works by Menken, Sondheim, John Williams, and Ryan Main.
Coaster Club Movie
Oct. 26 at 8 p.m.
Bly Hall, Academic Center
Thiel College Coaster Club will screen a Halloween movie with pizza and drinks.
For more information, contact Austin Krieger ’24.
Paranormal Club Meeting/Discussion
Oct. 27 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.
Cross Country: Presidents’ Athletic Conference championships at Thiel
Oct. 28 at 11 a.m.
Greenville Municipal Airport
Thiel hosts the Presidents’ Athletic Conference championships.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Greenville Symphony Orchestra Halloween Spooktacular
Oct. 28 at 7:30 a.m.
William Passavant Memorial Center
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra - under the direction of Michael Gelfand - will open its 95th Celebration Season with the Halloween Spooktacular. While "Spook" is in the title, the performance will be family-friendly and engaging, with a few surprises.
Zombie Prom
Oct. 28 at 8 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Join fellow Tomcats in your best costume for our annual halloween dance party! Free drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and fun!
Communion Service
Oct. 29 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.
Active Minds Halloween Party
Oct. 30 at 6 p.m.
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Join Active Minds for their Halloween party!
For more information, contact Devyn Bossard ’24
HalloWINGO!
Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Halloween themed bingo game with prizes. Anyone who shows up in a costume gets in free and gets two bingo cards. Event is being hosted by Women Inspiring the Next Generation (W.I.N.G.)
For more information, contact the Dara Edwards ’24.
Greenville Symphony Orchestra Halloween Spooktacular Children's Concert
Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m.
William Passavant Memorial Center
GSO children’s concert for area elementary school students.
Career Tabling: Northwestern Mutual
Oct. 31 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 Northwestern Mutual to learn about open job and internship opportunities.
For more information, contact Liza Schaef at ext. 2063.'
Sitting Meditation Session
Oct. 31 at 11 a.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Students Payton Blankenbeckley ’24, Jenna Ciarrochi ’24, Erika Cook ’24, and Kayla Roddy ’24 will be leading a sitting meditation session to help the Thiel College community cope with anxiety and stress. Although specific focus is given to college students experiencing some anxiety and stress, all members of the campus community are encouraged to attend. In addition to the sitting meditation session, there will be motivational wristbands, capsules that contain a positive affirmation, and mindfulness meditation activity cards.
Student Government Association Meeting
Oct. 31 at 11 a.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
Bi-weekly SGA meeting.
Nursing Club meeting
Oct. 31 at noon
Pedas 120, James Pedas Communication Center
Weekly nursing club meeting.
Phoenix Submission Deadline
Nov. 1
Online
The Phoenix, Thiel’s creative literary arts journal are due Nov. 1.
Submission guidelines:
For more information or to make submissions, contact The Phoenix.
The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Submissions Due
Nov. 1
Online
The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival new play submissions are due Nov. 1. This year's Region 2 Conference is Jan 24-27 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Career Development: Resume Doctor (resume review clinic)
Nov. 1 from 3-4 p.m.
Langenheim Memorial Library, first floor
Students will get guidance on making updates to his/her resume?
For more information, contact Liza Schaef.
Women’s Volleyball: Grove City at Thiel
Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.
Maenpa Court/Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts Grove City in women’s volleyball.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
St. Paul’s Events
St. Paul’s Senior Living Community is hosting several events in late October and early November.
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.
There are opportunites to volunteer and participate.
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 Nov. 1. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, Oct. 30 to be published in that week’s edition.
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