Match Day, Thiel College’s largest single day of giving that has raised more than $1.5 million since its inception in 2014, will be celebrated with a full schedule of events that will involve donors from around the country, students on campus and local community members on March 7.
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Thiel College history and religion double major Demir Schroyer ’23, of Hermitage, Pa., had his thesis, “How Christian Persecution Influenced the Symbolism in Revelation,” published in the Northeast Regional Honors Council’s undergraduate journal.
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Thiel College announces Jared Curcio ’24, of Avonmore, Pa., and Taya Sykes ’24, of Erie, Pa., as its Student of the Month honorees for February.
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Match Day on March 7 was a focus of the first Thiel News Time of the spring semester. Thiel Fund Director David Mogle discussed the day’s events and the importance of the giving for the College.
For more information, contact David Mogle at ext. 2140.
President Susan Traverso, Ph.D. also updated the campus on enrollment and upcoming building projects.
Spring TNTs begin at 11 a.m. in the Sawhill Georgian Room of the Howard Miller Student Center.
Remaining schedule
Assistant Dean for Student Engagement Than Oo and Associate Dean for Academic Success Jared Hanneman, Ph.D. are offering a presentation for all faculty and staff on the topic of “Creating an Inclusive Campus Environment” at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 29 in Stamm Lecture Hall of the James Pedas Communication Center. This is the second presentation in our ongoing series of curated webinars that are given by the Belong learning community, which is part of the Council of Independent Colleges member institutions and the Association of College & University Educators. This event is open to all faculty and staff.
The goal in these presentations is to provide specific practical recommendations that community members can incorporate into their daily work with students and colleagues. We provide the requisite context and grounding in the relevant DEIB concepts, but the emphasis is primarily on actionable strategies.
Alan Shepard ’03 was the featured speaker at the February 21 Ruth A. Miller Senior Business Seminar. Shepard is the chief financial officer of CNX Resources Corporation in Canonsburg, Pa.
“In Alan Shepard’s own words, he went from ‘dirt roads to downtown Manhattan.’ He started his journey at Jamestown School District, and when he graduated from there, he went to Thiel and began studying accounting. He did very well at Thiel and became an assistant to Professor Ligo. His hard work at Thiel paid off, as when he took the CPA exam, he scored in the top five highest scores in the state.” Alex Martin ’24
“He also suggested embracing new experiences and continuously learning to grow personally and professionally. Based on his own experiences, he stressed that staying persistent and being able to adapt are key to achieving success.” Yeryoung Kim ’24
“His career trajectory proves the importance of seizing opportunities, continuous learning, and adapting to industry dynamics.” Jackson Pletcher ’24
Lessons Learned
Dinner “Dishing”
International students got together for a craft night event Tuescday in Weyers Lounge of the Howard Miller Student Center.
The men’s tennis team won their season opening match against Mt. Aloysius College, 8-1. It was an away match for Thiel at Ebensburg Tennis Center in Ebensburg, Pa.
The team returned home and was able to ring the Victory Bell on campus. They have not been able to do that since their last victory in 2019.
HR Notes
This month's topics in the Health & Wellness Newsletter include sleep awareness, nutrition month and the March Recipe: Tuna Cabbage Salad
Belong Series: Best Practices for an Inclusive Campus Environment
February 29 at 11 a.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
This faculty and staff lecture led by Assocociate Dean for Student Success Jared Hanneman, Ph.D. will highlight practices which foster appreciation for diverse identities and offer strategies that will help participants promote equity across campus.
This is an ongoing series developed from presentations by the Association of College and University Educators and the Council of Independent Colleges.
For more information, contact Hanneman.
Common Hour: Literal Mini Games
February 29 at 11 a.m.
Bistro, Howard Miller Student Center
De-stress before midterms by playing "Literal Mini Games": desktop-size versions of skeeball, basketball, mini-golf, and more! Paint mini canvases with the Art Club.
All staff, faculty, and students are welcome.
Career Night with Thiel’s MBA Program and the Baughman Center
February 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Baughman Family Community Center
The event will have community business promoting their companies and open positions that they have available. There will also be information on the graduate programs at Thiel and how students can continue their education.
For more information, contact Morgan Bodnar ’16 MBA’21 at ext. 2838.
Phoenix Submission Deadline
March 1
Thiel College
The Phoenix, Thiel College’s creative literary arts magazine, will be accepting submissions until March 1. They will accept submissions for fiction and non-fiction short stories, poetry, photography and artwork, as well as cover art.
For more information, contact Taylor Pearce ’24.
March Water Challenge
March 1-31
Thiel College
Wellness Committee is sponsoring the annual water challenge. Participants can log their progress toward drinking eight glasses of water per day.
For more information, contact the Christine Polochak '96.
Discovery Day – Psychology and Science 2024
March 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thiel College
Prospective students thinking of majoring in Psychology or Science fields will visit campus to learn more. These students will be given a campus tour, participate in an activity with their department’s professors, meet with the admissions office and enjoy lunch in the TC Cafe.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission.
Pre-Vet Club Meeting
March 1 at 6:30 p.m.
S1, Rhodehouse Science Building
Pre-Vet club meeting to discuss fundraiser.
Bingo in Bly
March 1 at 7 p.m.
Bly Hall, Academic Center
Bingo in Bly Hall hosted by Student Life.
West Penn Football Coaches Association Lift-A-Thon
March 2 at 8 a.m.
Beeghly Gymnasium
For the first time since COVID, Thiel College welcomes back the annual weight lifting competition for member schools of the West Penn Football Coaches Association.
For more information, contact bigredsfootball@yahoo.com.
Men’s Lacrosse: Keuka at Thiel
March 6 at 4 p.m.
Rissel-Schreyer Stadium
Thiel hosts Keuka College in men’s lacrosse
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Donuts and Fry Pies
March 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Post Office entry hall, Howard Miller Student Center
Authentic Amish Donuts and Fry Pies! Support the Thiel Equestrian club by picking up some of the best treats of the semester!
Career Tabling: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
March 5 at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Main Hallway, Howard Miller Student Center
Students, faculty and staff can meet a representative from The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and learn about open opportunities.
For more information, contact Libbi Brown.
Rotary Club Meeting
March 5 at Noon
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
Regular Rotary Club meeting.
Student Government Association Meeting
March 5 at 9 p.m.
Bly Hall, Academic Center
Regular SGA meeting.
WestPACS Job, Internship and Graduate School Fair
March 6 at 10 a.m.
Monroeville Convention Center
WESTPACS is the the largest job, internship and graduate school fair for college students and alumni of 50+ member schools throughout Western Pennsylvania and other surrounding regions.
For more information, contact Liza Schaef.
Women’s Lacrosse: Keuka at Thiel
March 6 at 4 p.m.
Rissel-Schreyer Stadium
Thiel hosts Keuka College in women’s lacrosse
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Men’s Volleyball: Grove City at Thiel
March 6 at 6 p.m.
Maenpa Family Court at Rissell-Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts Grove City College in men’s volleyball.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Kappa Sigma Yeti Raffle and Spaghetti Dinner
March 6 at 6 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Kappa Sigma will be holding a raffle to raise money for Reynolds VFW. The raffle will also include a spaghetti dinner.
As the Page Turns
March 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Pedas 125, James Pedas Communication Center
Spring semester meeting for Thiel's book club. Part 1 of the novel “The Last Thing He Told Me” will be discussed.
Match Day 2024: Tomcat Games
March 7 starting at 9 a.m.
Rissell-Schreyer Dome; Bistro, Howard Miller Student Center
Match Day is Thursday, March 7, 2024. The Tomcat Games in the Rissell-Schreyer Dome will show alumni and friends of the College around the country and the world that Match Day is a way for the Tomcat Community to come together.
For more information, contact David Mogle at ext. 2140.
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 March 6, 2024. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, March 4, 2024 to be published in that week’s edition.
Submit updates and news
The Office of Communications and Marketing is always looking for good content that can be featured in the weekly staff newsletter (T-Notes), the student newsletter (Thiel Happenings), the website Newsroom or on social media.
Please send any information about you, your students, your department or your colleagues to Dominick DiRienzo M.A.’22.
Information about anything your department is featuring this year, any faculty accomplishments or student activity.
These updates do not have to meet a “newsworthiness” standard and do not have to be things that you are specifically doing or hosting.
If you have any questions,contact DiRienzo at ext. 2188.
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