Special Notes

HR Notes

Thiel College welcomes

• Marc Carter, skilled maintenance

And says farewell to:

• Carissa Eichmeyer, cross country coach
• Casey Sansom, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

Events

Campus Events

Spring Classes Begin
January 17
Thiel College

Classes for the spring 2024 semester begin.

WXTC General Interest Meeting
January 17 at 5 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center

Prospective and current members invited to a general interest meeting.

Mindfulness and Meditation
January 17 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.

Men’s Volleyball: St. Norbert (Wisc.) at Thiel
January 17, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Maenpa Family Court, Beeghly Gymnasium

Thiel hosts St. Norbert (Wisc.) in men’s volleyball.

For more information, contact Sports Information.

Kiwanis Club
January 18 at 11:30 a.m.
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center

Kiwanis Club is a community service organization with a focus on the needs of young children and their families.

• Learn more about Kiwanis Club.

Tomcast General Interest Meeting
January 19 at 5 p.m.
Pedas 120, James Pedas Communication Center

This is meeting is an open environment for anyone interested in creating and publishing podcasts.

For more information, contact Bailey Stilts ’24.

Wrestling: University of Pittsburgh Bradford at Thiel
January 19, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Maenpa Family Court, Beeghly Gymnasium

Thiel hosts University of Pittsburgh Bradford for wrestling at the Mel Berry Duals.

For more information, contact Sports Information.

Caring for Your Woods Workshop
January 20 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Bly Hall, Academic Center

Woodland owners, home owners and anyone interested in their local environment is invited to a free Caring for Your Woods Workshop. The event is free but registration is required.

For more information or to register, email fd08@pa.gov or call 814-226-1901.

Communion Service
January 21 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.

Auditions for The Awesome 80s Prom
January 22 at 7 p.m.
William A. Robinson Theater

Auditions to be a part of the spring production of “The Awesome 80s Prom” by Ken Davenport and the Class of ’89.

For more information, contact Jessica Rogers, Ph.D.

Final Day to Add
January 23
Thiel College

Final day to add a new course, register internships, (credit and noncredit bearing) and independent studies. No financial adjustments made after this date.

Internship Orientation
January 23 at 11 a.m.
Pedas 120, James Pedas Communication Center

All students with a spring 2024 internship and/or students considering a future internship are encouraged to attend.

Career Tabling: Penn-Northwest Development Corporation
January 24 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 Development Homegrown Initiative to learn about open job and internship opportunities.

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

Bobby Baker ’77 Portrait Drawings Reception
January 24 from 2-3:30 p.m.
Weyers-Sampson Gallery, Howard Miller Student Center

Works from the collection of portrait drawings by Bobby Baker ’77, “Friends and Family in Prayer and Praise,” will be on display in Thiel College’s Weyers-Sampson Art Gallery in the Howard Miller Student Center from Jan. 24 to March 8.

• Read more.

For more information, contact Professor of Art and Curator of Art Sean McConnor, M.F.A. at ext. 2095.

Founders’ Day
February 1 at 11 a.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center

Campus community gathers to celebrate Founders’ Day honorees.

Academic Honors Convocation
February 9
William A. Passavant Memorial Center

Campus community gathers to celebrate the academic achievement of students.

Etc.

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 January 24, 2024. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, January 22, 2024 to be published in that week’s edition.