Kara Wasser, founder and CEO of OhanaLink Technologies, will be recognized as Thiel College’s 2023 Haller Enterprise Institute Entrepreneur of the Year at 6:30 p.m. November 14.
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Thiel College announced it will be expanding its speech-language pathology master’s degree program when it adds a new spring cohort of students with classes starting January 17, 2024. This will be the first time since the program’s origin in May 2020 that a second cohort will be offered within the same calendar year.
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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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The Thiel Players production of “Dark Play, or Stories for Boys” by Carlos Murillo opens at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at the William A. Robinson Theater.
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GRAMMY® Award-nominated Hermitage Piano Trio will perform at Thiel College’s David Johnson Memorial Chapel at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 as part of the College’s Con Spirito Chamber Music Concert Series.
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The Common Hour program initially scheduled for this Thursday, Nov. 2 has been cancelled. All members of the Thiel College community are invited to participate in the "Ally to Accomplice" Micro-Credential course to build on DEIB competency.
This will be an 8-part series, consisting of one-hour meetings where we will review and discuss important, current topics in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Upon completion of this program, participants will receive a micro-credential certification.
The first class will be on Monday, November 20 at 3 p.m., location to be determined, with additional meetings held 1-2 times each month. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information or to register, contact Associate Dean for Academic Success Jared Hanneman, Ph.D. or Assistant Dean for Student Engagement Than Oo. Registrations requested by Friday, November 17.
For more information, contact 814-636-9398.
Environmental Safety Management students Nathan Musser ’25, Elizabeth Heberlig ’24, Caden Loutzenhiser ’25, Aidan Ochs ’26, Ryan Fisher ’27, Frank Gill ’24, Laris Bielata ’27, Madi Russell ’25, Austin Huebner ’24 and Matthew Redfoot ’24 attended the 14th Annual MASHA Safety & Health Conference on October 26, 2023 at the Regional Learning Alliance in Cranberry Township, Pa.
HR Notes
Thiel College welcomes
and says farewell to...
Mindfulness and Meditation
Nov. 1 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.
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.
Tomcast General Meeting
Nov. 1 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.
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.
Career Tabling: The Bradley Center
Nov. 2 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 Bradley Center to learn about open job and internship opportunities.
For more information, contact Liza Schaef at ext. 2063.
Father Brandon Office Hours
Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rudisill Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Father Brandon of St. Michael’s church will hold office hours on campus weekly. He will be meeting with students for counseling and hearing confession.
For more information, contact Pastor Pastor Brian Riddle ’07 at ext. 2130.
AI Right Now, Tomorrow, and Yesterday
Nov. 2 at 4 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Associate Professor of English and Digital Humanities Program Coordinator Adrian S. Wisnicki, Ph.D. will be presenting on Artificial Intelligence and its uses. All Thiel students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to attend.
Coping Skills 101
Nov. 2 at 4 p.m.
Across from the office of Pastor Brian Riddle ’07, Howard Miller Student Center
The Counseling Center will be hosting some stress relief workshops through the month of November. All are welcome and encouraged to join! The meetings are held on Thursdays on Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 30. The workshop will be a casual atmosphere to practice coping with stress. Attend one session or all the sessions. Space is limited.
If interested or requesting more information, contact Jodie Witherite.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Board of Trustees meeting.
For more information, contact Amy Taczanowsky.
Environmental Club meeting
Nov. 3 at 4 p.m.
AC13, Academic Center
General meeting for Environmental Club.
Wings and Sings
Nov. 3 at 7 p.m.
The Bistro, Howard Miller Student Center
Free wings for students paid for by Thiel College Music Honorary Society paired with karaoke.
For more information, contact George Tice ’24.'
All in the Timing Auditions
Nov 3-4 from 7-9 p.m.
William A. Robinson Theater
Interested in joining a play on campus? Auditions for the play "All The Timing" will be November 3 and 4.
For more information, contact Bailey Stilts ’24.
Paranormal Club Meeting/Discussion
Nov. 3 at 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.
Women’s Basketball: Hilbert at Thiel
Nov. 4 at 4 p.m.
Maenpa Family Court, Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts the Hilbert College in women’s basketball.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Tomcast Try Not to Laugh Challenge
Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
There will be four separate challenges to see who can last the longest without laughing. There will be water in your mouth to make sure they can select a winner. The top three winners will each get a prize. There will also be a bake sale to fundraise for the club.
For more information, contact Christina Newman ’25.
Cleveland Museum of Art Trip
Nov. 5
Cleveland Museum of Art
Professor McConnor is leading a FREE trip to the Cleveland Museum of Art on Sunday, Nov. 5. The trip is open to all students, but there is limited seating, so sign up quickly!
For more information, contact Sean McConnor.
Communion Service
Nov. 5 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.
Cheer and Dance Clinic
Nov. 5 from 1-4 p.m.
Beeghly Gymnasium
Cheer and Dance Clinic for high school juniors and seniors.
For more information, contact Randall Burnett M.A.'22 at ext. 2130.
Active Minds Halloween Party
Nov. 6 at 3:30 p.m.
Bly Hall, Academic Center
Active Minds will be hosting a suicide prevention training presented by Gina Marek, founder of "My Fave Five." The entire Thiel community is welcome to join!
For more information, contact Devyn Bossard ’24
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Meeting
Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Pedas 120, James Pedas Communication Center
Fellowship of Christian Athletes weekly meeting space to join together and discuss. All students are welcome!
For more information, contact the Jess Vormelker ’19.
Turkey Trot
Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Stamm Track and Field Complex
Second Annual Turkey Trot sponsored by the Wellness Committee. This will be held at the Track. There will be raffles, pizza, music, and hot cocoa. All proceeds help benefit the Baughman Community Center.
All are welcome to walk, make a donation, and enter the raffles.
Nursing Club meeting
Nov. 7 at noon
Pedas 120, James Pedas Communication Center
Weekly nursing club meeting.
Thiel Forum
Nov. 7 at 4 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
Presentations by faculty, staff or students on topics that are of interest to them.
Con Spirito: Hermitage Piano Trio
Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel
The Thiel College Con Spirito concert series welcomes the Hermitage Piano Trio for a fall 2023 performance. Now entering their second decade, the United States-based Hermitage Piano Trio has solidified its place as one of the world’s leading piano trios, garnering multiple GRAMMY® Award nominations and receiving both audience and press accolades for their performances that The Washington Post singled out for “such power and sweeping passion that it left you nearly out of breath.”
Career Tabling: Penn-Northwest/Homegrown Initiative
Nov. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Howard Miller Student Center hallway
Students, faculty and staff can meet and greet a representative from Penn-Northwest/Homegrown Initiative to learn about open job and internship opportunities.
For more information, contact Liza Schaef at ext. 2063.
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. 8. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, Nov. 6 to be published in that week’s edition.
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