Registration is open for Thiel College’s slate of offerings for its summer school sessions.
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The Symposium will begin with opening remarks by President Susan Traverso, Ph.D. at 8:30 a.m. in Stamm Hall. There will be morning presentation sessions in Stamm Hall (DHI Thesis Presentations), Pedas 125, and the Pedas Discovery Room (120). In addition, there will be a Physician Assistant Research Poster session held in the Pedas Common area.
The morning sessions will end by noon and will give everyone the opportunity for a lunch break.
The keynote address will be given by Assistant Professor of Chemistry Christopher Morgan, Ph.D. will begin at 1 p.m. in Stamm Hall. His address will discuss some of the research he’s been conducting into Streptothricin F and the fight against antibiotic resistance.
The afternoon sessions will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Stamm Hall (DHI Thesis Presentations). The Library Research & Writing awards begin at 3 p.m. in Stamm and will close out the Symposium.
Brian Durniok ’84 was the featured speaker at the April 17th Ruth A. Miller Senior Business Seminar, Durniok is the President of UPMC Northwest, which includes management responsibility for the UPMC medical facilities in northwestern Pennsylvania and western New York.
“He first started at Werner Ladder working in a management training program. At this job, he had to supervise people that were older than him and were more knowledgeable as well. He learned to be flexible and to take advice from others, while admitting to his supervisees that he did not know everything. This helped his job to run more smoothly and allowed him to gain respect from his co-workers.” Madi Yurich ’24
“However, there is a key aspect he talked about that he experienced in some of his jobs, and that was boredom. He stated that at first the job you are doing may be new to you, overwhelming and confusing, but eventually it becomes your daily routine. If the job is not varied or does not provide a challenge, it can be repetitive and ultimately mundane, thus affecting your passion and drive to work. Brian believes to not be bored is to be challenged. If you aren’t being challenged and growing, then you must ponder what you are really doing.” Connor Lovic ’24
“Durniok shared stories of complex situations he encountered, highlighting that education does not prepare you for every scenario. He advised his younger self to be less reactive and not to strive for perfection, as these can hinder personal and professional growth.” Emma Hatfield ’25
Lessons Learned
Dinner “Dishing”
The Dietrich Honors Institute celebrated its banquet for seniors recently.
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
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 Tuesday, May 7 for in-person meetings on campus.
Ryan is available for phone or Zoom calls on May 1, 6, 16, 21, and 30
Ryan can assist you with questions regarding:
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 12 p.m.
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.
Career Tabling: PNDC Homegrown Initiative
April 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hallway, Howard Miller Student Center
A representative from the Penn Northwest Development Corporation’s Homegrown Initiative will be on campus for students, staff and faculty to learn more about open opportunities within the companies.
For more information, contact Liza Schaef.
Robin Sakonyi: Zooming from the Archives
April 24 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Zoom
Thiel archivist John Hauser ’71 H’20 hosts a discussion with Robin Sakonyi, Director of the Learning Commons.
Resume Drop-In Hours
April 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.
Baseball: Penn State DuBois at Thiel
April 24 at 2 p.m.
Tomcat Park
Thiel hosts Penn State DuBois in baseball.
For more information, contact Sports Information.
Thiel Choir Spring Concert
April 24 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel
The Thiel Choir spring concert will be open for students, staff, faculty and the Greenville community, featuring the Thiel Choir, Thiel Singers, Thiel Treble Choir and Thiel Men's Choir.
Scholarship and Arts Symposium
April 25 all-day
Various campus locations
No classes will be held to celebrate the research and academic work of students at the annual Scholarship and Arts Symposium. The entire campus community will be encourage to attend oral and poster presentations from students who have completed research projects during the academic year.
Library Awards
April 25 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Stamm Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
As part of the Scholarship and Arts Symposium, the Langenheim Memorial Library will host the Library Awards, recognizing scholarly achievement in writing. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
The Awesome 80s Prom
April 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 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.
Take Back The Night
April 26 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Tomcat Statue
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, AWARE, Inc. and Thiel College will welcome the college community to come together to welcome survivors to share their stories, remember victims, raise awareness, and march in efforts to end sexual violence in our community.
Tommy Awards
April 28 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Passavant Center
Thiel’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee sponsors this year’s annual Tommy Awards, where Thiel’s Athletics will be recognized for their accomplishments throughout the year.
Thiel News Time (TNT)
April 30 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
President Susan Traverso will host Thiel News Time for the Thiel College community.
UPMC Speaker: Nursing Club
April 30 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall
The Nursing Club will welcome a guest speaker to discuss her experiences as a nurse.
Rotary Club Meeting
April 30 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Weyers Lounge
The Rotary Club of Greenville will hold its regular meeting at Thiel College.
SGA Meeting
April 30 from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bly Hall
The Student Government Association, or SGA, will hold a meeting in Bly Hall. All are welcome to attend.
Stuff-a-Plush
May 2 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Students will have an opportunity to fill their very own stuffed animal for them to take home.
Farewell Festival
May 3 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Greenville Hall Lawn
All college departments and offices will be invited to host an activity for Thiel College’s farewell festival. This festival will feature games, activities, crafts or other events to celebrate the end of the semester.
Class of 2024 Graduation Rehearsal Picnic and Dinner
May 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Passavant Center and Lawn, Howard Miller Student Center
As part of the celebration for the graduating class, there will be a picnic on the Howard Miller Student Center lawn for seniors prior to graduation rehearsal. Additionally, a tree dedication ceremony will take place before rehearsal.
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.
Tax Saving Tips
May 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Anderson Fellowship Hall in The Heritage at St. Paul's, 339 East Jamestown Road, Greenville, Pa.
Accountant Robert Sherbondy and Director of Planned Giving Community Foundation of W PA and Eastern Ohio Amy Atkinson will cover minimizing capital gains tax, maxing out retirement contributions, annual gift tax exclusion, HSAs and FSAs, tax savings through charitable giving and more. An open Q & A session will follow presentation.
For those not comfortable attending in person, there will also be a virtual option through Zoom.
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 May 1, 2024. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, April 29, 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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