Thirty-six students in Thiel College’s third cohort of Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies received their white coats as part of the program’s White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, April 6 in Bly Hall of the Academic Center on campus.
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The Thiel College Music Department is hosting a Spring Band Concert for the College community at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, in the William A. Passavant Memorial Center.
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Thiel College is hosting the Community Medical Ethics Project’s speaker Greer Donley, J.D., a prominent voice in the national conversation on reproductive rights, at 11 a.m. April 18 in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center.
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The Thiel College chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity is conducting its annual Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser for Mercer County organization dedicated to eliminating domestic and sexual violence.
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Thiel College students Anthony Baileys ’24 and Paige Long ’24 traveled to Harrisburg, Pa. recently to present their undergraduate research during the Undergraduate Research at the Capitol-PA Poster Conference.
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The Weyers-Sampson Gallery at Thiel College is presenting a diverse showcase of student artwork throughout the month of April.
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Jim Pedas ’50 H’97 will be visiting campus on Tuesday, April 16. He will be traveling with his brother, Ted, along with other guests, including author and film producer George Pelecanos.
Pedas has not been on campus since the James Pedas Communication Center was dedicated in 2014. He has continued to be a generous donor to the Communication program at Thiel as well as a faithful supporter of the Thiel Fund.
Pelecanos will speak about his experience as a writer and producer of several acclaimed HBO series, including The Wire and The Deuce. He will speak during Community Hour at 11 in Stamm Lecture Hall.
All members of the campus community are welcome to attend the Community Hour. Several faculty are planning to bring their classes to this event.
Anyone wishing to attend the Community Hour event should email Amy Taczanowsky.
The campus community joined took a break during the day to witness the eclipse. Some community members, including professional photographer Ray Stubblebine ’68, took in the eclipse at the Barry and Carol Stamm Track & Field Complex while others viewed the celestial event at the Class of 1971 Quad.
The photos include pictures taken by J.K. Rogers, Rob Mazur and Stubblebine.
On March 27, the Arthur McGonigal Department of Business Administration and Accounting held its annual honors and awards ceremony in combination with the Ruth A. Miller Senior Seminar. Taking part in the evening’s festivities, in addition to the business department faculty members, were Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Greg Q. Butcher, Ph.D. and Vice President for College Advancement Roberta Leonard. The keynote speaker for the event was Cara Hoehn-Lapic ’92, owner of Senior Care Authority in Cranberry Twp., Pa.
The event started with the naming of this year’s incoming group of students to the Department’s honorary society, Chi Eta Sigma. To qualify for admission to Chi Eta Sigma, a student must be a major in accounting, forensic accounting, business administration, or public relations, advertising and integrated marketing communications with junior or senior standing. The student must have completed at least five courses toward the major, while completing at least two 300- or 400-level courses and have been a full-time student for at least one year. Finally, the student must maintain at least a 3.25 GPA in the College and 3.50 GPA in the major.
Returning members of the honorary Autumn Gourley ’24, Travis Harvey ’24, Abraham Hochstetler ’24, Connor Lovic ’24, Alexander Martin ’24, Isaac Sasala ’24, Austin Siko ’24, Allison Walsh ’24, and Natalie Zgurich ’23; joined with Professor of Business Administration and Accounting John Gomolchak, Esq. to welcome and induct the new members. The new members admitted to the honorary for 2024 are Steve Alcegaire ’24, Jacob Castona ’25, Jordan Castona ’25, Emma Hatfield ’25, Julianne Slagle ‘24, Mya Winkle ’25, and Cade Wolfe ’25.
The event also included the awarding of the Department’s three highest awards. The Wall Street Journal Award was presented by Professor of Business Administration and Accounting Angelo Giannini to Walsh, with two Outstanding Senior Accounting Student Awards presented by Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Accounting Dionna Kassalen and MBA Program Director Anthony Kos, Ph.D. to Hochstetler and Martin; and The Business Administration and Accounting Departmental Award presented by Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Accounting Steven Kandray to Lovic.
Inviting all campus offices to sponsor a fun activity for students during our annual Farewell Festival on Friday, May 3.
For more information, contact Than Oo.
HR Notes
Thiel College welcomes:
Retirement planning available
Participants of the Thiel College Retirement Plan can meet with independent Retirement Plan Advisor Jack Ryan from HB Retirement for retirement planning needs through conference calls and virtual meetings. His office hours can be selected below.
Ryan is available on April 11, 12, 16, and 23 for online meetings.
Ryan can assist you with questions regarding:
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
April 10, 11, 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Intersection of Routes 18 and 58.
The Penn Nu chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity will host its annual “Walk-a-Mile in Her Shoes” philanthropy event during the week of April 7. The proceeds from the event will go directly to Mercer County Aware, whose main goal is to eliminate domestic and sexual violence in Mercer County, Pa.
Softball: Saint Vincent at Thiel
April 10 at 3:30 p.m.
Tomcat Park
Thiel hosts Saint Vincent College in softball.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Spring Concert
April 11 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Passavant Center
The Thiel College Music Department will host its annual spring concert, featuring performances from the Thiel Concert Band and Thiel Jazz Band. The event will be free and open to the public.
World Music Night
April 12 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Bistro, Howard Miller Student Center
The Thiel College Musical Honor Society and Thiel Culture Club will co-host the second annual World Music Night, which will feature a celebration of different cultures through food, music, people and instruments. The event will feature a learning experience and an opportunity for prizes.
Men’s Tennis: Allegheny at Thiel
April 12 at 5 p.m.
Thiel Tennis Courts
Thiel hosts Allegheny College in men’s tennis.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Men’s Tennis: Allegheny at Thiel
April 12 at 5 p.m.
Thiel Tennis Courts
Thiel hosts Allegheny College in men’s tennis.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Bingo in Bly
April 12, 19, 26, and May 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Bly Hall
Student Life will host weekly bingo games in Bly Hall.
For more information, contact Than Oo.
Junior Visit Day 2024
April 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thiel College Campus
High school juniors are invited to campus to take the first steps in the journey of their college career. They will receive a tour of campus, meet fellow students embarking on the college journey and have lunch in the cafeteria. Students will experience a few Thiel events and learn about academic opportunities and financial aid, as well as what life is like outside of the classroom.
For more information, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@thiel.edu.
Women’s Tennis: Carlow at Thiel
April 13 at 11 p.m.
Thiel Tennis Courts
Thiel hosts Carlow University in women’s tennis
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Underground Railroad Tour
April 13
Passavant Center, pick-up and drop-off — Sharon, PA
The History Department has organized a trip for all interested members of the Thiel College community to learn about the history of Mercer County’s segment of the Underground Railroad. Registration is required.
For more information, contact Assistant Professor of History Jay Donis, Ph.D.
Women’s Lacrosse:
April 13 at 12 p.m.
Alumni Stadium
Thiel hosts Westminster College in women’s lacrosse.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Men’s Lacrosse: Westminster at Thiel
April 13 at 3 p.m.
Alumni Stadium
Thiel hosts Westminster College in men’s lacrosse.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
TCMHS Wings and Sings
April 13 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bistro, Howard Miller Student Center
The Thiel College Music Honorary Society will host a karaoke event with catered wings.
Interview Help Series: Interview Questions 101
April 16 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Room 125, Pedas Communication Center
The Career Development Center will host a workshop to help students, faculty and staff to develop their interview skills. This week, they will learn about different types of interview questions and receive tips on using the STAR Method.
For more information, contact Liza Schaef at lschaef@thiel.edu.
Rock Painting: Earth Week Celebration
April 16 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
The Environmental Club hosts a rock painting event to kick off the celebration of Earth Week. The event will be open for all students, faculty and staff and supplies will be provided.
Rotary Club Meeting
April 16 from noon to 1 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
The Greenville Rotary Club will be holding their meeting in Weyers Lounge.
Softball: Geneva at Thiel
April 16 at 3:30 p.m.
Tomcat Park
Thiel hosts Geneva College in softball.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Baseball: Waynesburg at Thiel
April 17 at 1 p.m.
Tomcat Stadium
Thiel hosts Waynesburg University in baseball.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Resume Drop-In Hours
April 17, and 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Career Development Center, Howard Miller Student Center
The Career Development Center will be open for drop-in resume reviews, in which individuals can gain feedback on their resumes and how to improve them. No appointment necessary.
For more information, contact Liza Schaef.
Men’s Tennis: Saint Vincent at Thiel
April 17 at 4 p.m.
Thiel Tennis Courts
Thiel hosts Saint Vincent in men’s tennis.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Dementia Care and Coping Strategies for Care Partners
April 25 at 3 p.m.
Anderson Fellowship Hall in The Heritage at St. Paul's, 339 East Jamestown Road, Greenville, Pa.
Dr. Melanie Titzel, Engagement Officer for LECOM Institute for Successful Aging in Erie, Pa. will present "Effective Communication Strategies in Dementia Care and Coping Strategies for Care Partners"
Reservations are recommended. Please register here. Or call 724-589-4667 and select option 7.
Grapes and Growlers Sponsored By Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce
May 18 from 4-7 p.m.
The Bistro, Howard Miller Student Center
General admission is $25 per person. Food will be available for purchase.
For more information or to purchase tickets contact Mark Batt ’87 at ext. 2157.
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 April 17, 2024. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, April 15, 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.
Communications collateral
Employees should update the logos used on institutional materials, including email signatures, letterhead, PowerPoint slides, etc.
Thiel College has used the shield and wordmark combination as the official institutional logo for more than a year. They are the only approved logo for academic co-curricular and institutional use. Additional athletic logo packages are also available.
Email signatures, brand resources, and a job request form are all available online. A Dropbox folder has been set up with instructions and the materials necessary to create new email signatures. Employees can find other Thiel College-branded resources including letterhead, logos and PowerPoint slides in the same folder.
Thiel College community members who need help with communications and marketing initiatives and collateral can now request those services with a job form. The request form is available on the communications and marketing webpage or linked directly below.
For more information, email the office.
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