Thiel College Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology student Rebekah Ladaika ’23 M.S.’24 and Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders Julie Kobak presented during the 2023 American Speech-Language Hearing Association national conference in Boston in November.
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President Susan Traverso, Ph.D. invites the entire campus community for the annual faculty and staff Christmas luncheon at noon Thursday, December 14 in the Lutheran Heritage Room in the Howard Miller Student Center.
AVI is sponsoring the luncheon at no cost to the institution. Please RSVP so there is an accurate count to prepare for the luncheon.
Anyone who is interested but missed auditions this semester can audition for the spring production of The Awesome 80s Prom by Ken Davenport and the Class of '89 at 7 p.m. January 22 in the Robinson Theater.
Alpha Psi Omega Presents All in the Timing by David Ives
The Physician's Assistant Program is in need of volunteers to play “standardized patients.”
Cindy Bynum ’88, Barry Oman ’74 and Linda (Dean) Oman ’75 spoke to the women’s basketball team in October.
Bynum spoke of her Thiel journey and her career following graduation. She led the women in several drills while attending practice. She worked for the IRS for many years and now is a business owner at C and J Financial Foundations. She is co-owner with James Carter ’95. Bynum scored more than 1,000 points and had more than 1,000 rebounds and was inducted into the Thiel Athletics Hall of Fame in 2000.
Barry and Linda Oman also visited with the women’s team. Barry played football for Thiel and is a 2006 Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee. Linda played basketball and was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame in 1992.
Phi Theta Phi completed its walk to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on Saturday and has raised about $26,000 with several committments still outstanding organizers are still closing in on their $30,000 goal.
Members of the fraternity will be in Pittsburgh and appear on CBS affiliate KDKA to present the money raised.
Donations can still be made online.
For more information, contact walk chairman Logan Ross ’25.
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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).
Publishing Schedule
T-Notes is published every week during the academic year. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. The next edition will be out Dec. 13. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, Dec. 11 to be published in that week’s edition.
DocuCenter Notes
The ComDoc DocuCenter is closed Thursday, Dec. 21 through Monday, Jan. 1. The DocuCenter will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday Jan. 2.
For more information, call the DocuCenter at ext. 2267. The office cell phone is 724-714-2155 or email docucenter@thiel.edu
DocuCenter regular hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
Mindfulness and Meditation
Nov. 29 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.
Active Minds Meeting and Christmas Party
Dec.6 from 6:30 p.m.
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Active Minds will be holding a meeting and Christmas party.
For more information, contact Devyn Bossard ’24.
Ski Club Meeting
Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.
First Floor, Stamm Atrium, Haer Family Science and Arts Connector
Interested in skiing or snowboarding? Attend this meeting to learn more!
For more information, contact Katlyn Phillips ’24.
Father Brandon Office Hours
Dec. 7 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.
Pre-Veterinary Club Start Up
Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.
S1, Rhodehouse Science Building
This event will be used to gather members that would be interested in joining a new club on campus, known as Pre-Veterinarian Club.
For more information, contact Karigan Hager ’25.
Thielensian Cookie Decorating Contest and Movie Night
Dec. 8 at 5 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
The Thielensian will be hosting an event to decorate cookies and watch a movie.
For more information, contact Anna Boyd ’24.
Tomcast General Meeting
Dec.8 at 5 p.m.
Pedas 120, James Pedas Communication Center
General meeting for the podcast club on campus.
For more information, contact Bailey Stilts ’24.
Nursing Club Bingo
Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Bingo event open to all students.
For more information, contact Meghan Liscio ’25.
Thiel Culture Club Farewell Party
Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
The Thiel Culture Club will be holding its farewell party. They will be celebrating a successful semester as well as a goodbye to leaving members.
For more information, contact Alexis Brown ’26.
Paranormal Club Meeting/Discussion
Dec. 8 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.
Saturday Visit Day
Dec. 9 at 9 and 10 a.m.
Thiel College campus
Visitors will explore campus and learn more about becoming a Thiel Tomcat! The next steps for admission, financial aid and scholarships information will be covered and visitors will enjoy brunch in the TC Cafe.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
Communion Service
Dec. 10 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.
Last Day of Classes
Dec. 11
Campus-wide
Final day of normally-scheduled class sessions.
Women’s Basketball: Washington & Jefferson at Thiel
Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m.
Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts Washington & Jefferson in women’s basketball.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Men’s Basketball: Washington & Jefferson at Thiel
Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts Washington & Jefferson in men’s basketball.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Annual Late Night Breakfast
Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.
TC Cafe, Howard Miller Student Center
Late night breakfast as students preprare for finals.
For more information, contact Robert Phillips ’08.
Final Exams Begin
Dec. 12 at 1 p.m.
Campus-wide
Final exams begin at 1 p.m. Dec. 12 and conclude at 5:30 m. Dec. 15.
MBA Information Session
Dec. 13 at 1 and 6 p.m.
Online
The Master of Business Administration Admissions Team will discuss course work, the admissions process, financial aid and more.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
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