Rear Admiral Richard Childs, M.D. is the speaker for the 2024 Professor David M. Miller ’61, H’20 Distinguished Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 22, in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center.
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The Thiel College Office of Admission has named Alexander Kovalyak ’24 and Makenna Oswalt ’26 its Thiel Team Members of the Month for March.
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George Pelecanos, author, producer, and screenwriter, spoke to the Thiel College community Tuesday as part of the visit from Thiel College alumnus and benefactor James Pedas ’50 H’89.
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The Thiel College cheer team placed third Saturday in the National Cheerleaders Association College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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The Thiel Players will be performing the interactive, off-Broadway hit “The Awesome 80s Prom” at the Beeghly Gymnasium beginning Friday.
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To help celebrate the Thiel Players’ production of “The Awesome 80s Prom,” Friday is a 1980s throwback fashion day with prizes awarded at the show to the best student, faculty/staff, and community member costumes.
Break out the parachute pants, acid wash jeans, jelly shoes and jean jacket. The best costumes are eligible for prizes.
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.
The event is free and open to the public. Donley is the John E. Murray Faculty Scholar and Associate Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh. Her scholarship has been cited by the Supreme Court and has been influential in shaping policy. Donley will address the complexities surrounding abortion law in her lecture titled “Post-Dobbs Abortion Uncertainty.” Her expertise, honed through extensive research and advocacy, sheds light on the legal turmoil following the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision.
Maggie Giel-Bovaird ’09 was the featured speaker at the April 10 Ruth A. Miller Senior Business Seminar. Giel-Bovaird is the Director of Outreach and Recruitment for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh.
“Once Maggie graduated from high school, she knew she wanted to go to a small liberal arts school like her father had and she found her home at Thiel College. She originally began as an education major and quickly realized that it wasn’t for her and switched to communications with a minor in media communications.” Zach Bergstresser ’25
“One reason she enjoyed coming to Thiel is because it was more diverse than her high school, and it was a small, connected community.” Damion Grinnell ’25
“As a sophomore, she became a peer mentor to assist the freshmen, along with joining Sigma Kappa, which caused her to be more involved in campus life and then stopped traveling back and forth to her residence due to homesickness.” Jacara Green ’25
“She credits Thiel and its liberal arts philosophy to allow the students to stretch themselves. I resonate with this sentiment because Thiel gave me the opportunity to have leadership positions, internship opportunities, and varied classes.” Connor Lovic ’24
“It takes a village when you have children and a family. Her parents help her a lot and it is important to have a good support system.” Abigail Sefton ’25
“Maggie has a very outgoing personality, and it is clear how passionate she is about her work. I was very interested in her non-profit work since it is also a passion of mine.” Connor Lovic ’24
“Maggie was an excellent and enthusiastic speaker.” Connor Lovic ’24
Lessons Learned
Dinner “Dishing”
Paul Coatsworth and communication majors toured WICU/WSEE Lilly Broadcasting television station in Erie on Monday.
Pictured above: Will Stines ’25, Mason Adams ’27, Paul Coatsworth, Kyleigh Coy ’27 and John Robbins ’24.
President Susan Traverso, Ph.D. attended the April 6 women’s home tennis match against Fredonia State University. The Lady Tomcats had a number of close matches but fell to the Blue Devils, 7-2.
The men’s and women’s tennis season is coming to a close soon, and with that is always an accumulation of a large amount of used practice balls. Instead of putting the tennis balls in the garbage, the teams will be repurposing them for other uses within the Greenville community.
In addition, the Thiel Tennis program would like to offer any used tennis balls to faculty and staff as gifts for their pet(s). Simply, send an email request to the tennis coach, Anthony Kobak by Tuesday, April 30. Please include your name, phone number, pet name(s) and number of tennis balls.
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 23 for online meetings.
Ryan can assist you with questions regarding:
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 10, 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 is 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.
Painting Pots and Succulents: Earth Day Celebration
April 18 from 11 a.m. to noon
Bistro, Howard Miller Student Center
The second event held by the Environmental Club for Earth Week, the club will invite students to paint pots for them to plant succulents in. Students will be able to use this opportunity to destress and get a new plant.
Community Medical Ethics Project Presentation
April 18 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Greer Donley, J.D. from Pitt’s Center for Bioethics will be offering a discussion and reflection presentation on the current climate.
Kiwanis Club Meeting
April 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Also May 18 and June 20)
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
The Kiwanis Club of Greenville will have its regular meeting at Thiel.
Baseball: Penn State Altoona at Thiel
April 18 at 2 p.m.
Tomcat Park
Thiel hosts Penn State Altoona in baseball.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Physician Assistant Deposited Student Visit Day
April 19 from noon to 3 p.m.
James Pedas Communication Center
Thiel College will welcome the new Physician Assistant students who will begin the program in the summer. Students will be able to meet with current students and faculty, tour campus, learn next steps and gain assistance in navigating the financial side of the graduate school.
For more information, contact the Admissions Office.
Men’s Tennis: Waynesburg at Thiel
April 19 at 4 p.m.
Thiel Tennis Courts
Thiel hosts Waynesburg University in men’s tennis.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Party on College Ave
April 19 and 20 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Riverside Park Amphitheater
NHL Entertainment and TCTV will present a two-day music festival for students and the Thiel College community. A variety of artists will be performing and pop-up shops will be open.
For more information, contact mezzoonmars! On Instagram.
The Awesome 80s Prom
April 19, 20, 26 and 27
Maenpa Court, Rissel-Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel Players will put on their production of The Awesome 80s Prom by Ken Davenport. All are welcome to come and audience participation is encouraged.
For more information, contact J.K. Rogers, Ph.D.
Bingo in Bly
April 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.
Women’s Lacrosse: Saint Vincent at Thiel
April 20 at noon
Alumni Stadium
Thiel hosts Saint Vincent College in women’s lacrosse.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Baseball: Grove City at Thiel
April 20 at 1 p.m.
Tomcat Park
Thiel hosts Grove City College in baseball.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Softball: Westminster at Thiel
April 20 at 1 p.m.
Tomcat Park
Thiel hosts Westminster College in softball.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Men’s Lacrosse: Saint Vincent at Thiel
April 20 at 3 p.m.
Alumni Stadium
Thiel hosts Saint Vincent College in men’s lacrosse.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Photography Club Bingo
April 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bly Hall
Photography Club will host a free night of bingo, available for the entire Thiel College community to attend.
Baseball: Mount Union at Thiel
April 21 at 1 p.m.
Tomcat Park
Thiel hosts the University of Mount Union in baseball.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
She Kills Monsters - Auditions
April 22 and 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
William A. Robinson Theater
Auditions will be held for Thiel College’s fall 2024 production of She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen.
For more information, contact J.K. Rogers.
Commanding the Frontlines: Professor David M. Miller Distinguished Lecture Speaker 2024
April 22 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Thiel College will welcome Rear Admiral Richard Childs, Scientific Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as the 2024 Professor David M. Miller '61, H'20 Distinguished Lecture speaker.
Career Tabling: Sheetz
April 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Howard Miller Student Center Hallway
A representative from Sheetz will be tabling in the hallway of the Howard Miller Student Center to allow students, faculty and staff to learn more about opportunities available within the company.
For more information, contact Liza Schaef.
Interview Help Series: Your Skills Pay The Bills
April 23 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 valuable skills in an interview, like communication and leadership, to make the interviewee stand out.
For more information, contact Liza Schaef.
Reusable Tote Bag Decorating: Earth Week Celebration
April 23 from 11 a.m. to noon
Bistro, Howard Miller Student Center
As the final event for Earth Week, the Environmental Club will provide reusable tote bags for students, faculty and staff to decorate.
Baseball: Allegheny at Thiel
April 23 at 1 p.m.
Tomcat Park
Thiel hosts Allegheny College in baseball.
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 24, 2024. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, April 22, 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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