Professor of English and James Pedas ’50 H ’89 Chair of Communication Mary Theresa Hall, Ph.D. was recognized on May 12 during a celebration that dedicated the commons area of the College’s oldest academic building and a portrait unveiling in the space.
+ Read the full story in the newsroom
Senior midfielder Ashlyn Wightman ’25 was named to the USA Lacrosse NCAA Division III All-American Second Team recently.
+ Read the full story in the newsroom
Thiel College celebrated the groundbreaking of the Daniel and Dorothy Spence Academic Center this Friday, marking the beginning of a transformative multi-million-dollar renovation project for its largest academic building.
+ Read the full story in the newsroom
With the completion of the spring semester, construction inside the Daniel and Dorothy Spence Academic Center will ramp up quickly. The building will be open throughout the project, but traffice will need to use specific entrances and around construction areas.
Going forward the building can be accessed through the Langenheim Memorial Library, the Science Connector, or the lower-level of the Science Wing (near the PA Program or to the rear of the building). The north entrance (near Pedas) and access to the main lobby, the lower-level, and the main elevator of the Spence Academic Center will be closed. The Solution Center will remain open and accessible through the Science Wing and Library. Please use caution around the construction zone and be conscientious of any cordoned-off areas.
If you need assistance with access to the building or temporary accommodations, students should reach Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Greg Q. Butcher, Ph.D. (students) and employees to Jennifer Clark.
The Facilities Department will continue to update campus of construction developments.
Over the summer, AVI will be serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays (excluding days the College is closed for a holiday or paid day off). Lunch will be served in TC Café and occasionally The Bistro. Location changes will be communicated in advance and signs will be posted at those locations.
Employees are invited to purchase lunch in the TC Café for $8.20 if paying with cash or credit at the door, or for $5.43 if using a TCC employee meal plan. Any employee wishing to purchase and/or add money to an existing TCC plan can work with the Student Accounts Office to do so.
For employees who receive a meal plan as part of their compensation, those meal plans are active during the undergraduate fall and spring semesters. If you wish to enjoy lunch in the Bistro or TC Café over the summer months, you will need to either pay with cash or credit card at the door and/or set-up a TCC plan.
If you have any questions please contact AVI Resident Director Tina Gillam at 724-589-2204.
Community offers farewells to Antonino and Courtemanche
Lecturer of Communication Sciences & Disorders Nancy Antonino, Ph.D. was celebrated at retirement party on May 10. She has been a member of the Thiel community since 1989 and helped add a master’s to enhance the historically strong Communications Sciences and Disorders bachelor’s program. Faculty and staff attended the event as did members of the Joining Generations program (pictured above) from St. Paul’s.
Memebers of the Thiel Community gathered on May 14 to send off Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Marie Courtemanche, Ph.D. Courtmanche began teaching at Thiel in 2014.
The American Society of Safety Professionals congratulated Thiel College for winning its 2024 Spring Student Membership Drive.
The section will receive $200 to fund an upcoming meeting and provide an incentive for current members, a selection of ASSP T-shirts and complimentary dues renewal for one year for faculty advisor Anna Reinsel, Ph.D. ’06.
One lucky student will receive an ASSP Port Authority City backpack, and one lucky faculty advisor will also receive a complimentary year of full membership.
TC’s Health, Wellness & Safety Notes
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but prioritizing mental health is essential year-round..
An individual’s mental health—how one thinks, feels and acts—can change over time due to various factors. Mental illnesses are some of the most common health conditions in the United States. While 1 in 5 adults experiences mental illness each year, less than half of them receive treatment.
The stigma around mental health and treatment has long existed, but fortunately, it’s becoming less of a taboo topic.
If you know someone who is experiencing a mental illness, be supportive, validate what they are going through and
minimize judgment about seeking help.
HR Notes
Thiel College says farewell to
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 for phone or Zoom calls on May 16, 21, and 30
Ryan can assist you with questions regarding:
Kiwanis Club
May 16 at 11:30 a.m.
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Each community has different needs, and Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children through local service projects and fundraising.
Alumni Zoo Visits
May 18
Nationwide locations
Thiel College alumni are hosting events at the following zoos on May 18.
The rain make-up date is June 8.
Schedule of zoos and hosts:
For more information, contact David Hummel ’83 at ext. 2027.
New Student Orientation
May 18 at 9 a.m.
Campus
Students in the Class of 2028 come to campus for orientation.
For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at ext. 2345.
Buhl and Baughman Family Community Center Dance Recital
May 18 at 1 p.m.
William A. Passavant Memorial Center
Please call 724-981-3700 ext. 101 for tickets.
Physician Assistant Information Session
May 20 at noon
Online
The Physician Assistant Admissions Team will discuss the faculty and staff, course work, clinical rotations, the admissions process, financial aid and more!
For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at ext. 2345.
Docucenter Closed
May 24 and May 27
DocuCenter
The DocuCenter will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 24 and Friday, May 27.
For more information, contact the DocuCenter at ext. 2267.
Mercer County Career Center Graduation
May 23 and May 27
William A. Passavant Memorial Center
Graduation of 203 students from the Mercer County Career Center.
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.
St. Paul's Color Me Happy 5K
June 1 at 9 a.m.
St. Paul's, 339 East Jamestown Road, Greenville, Pa.
St. Paul’s is hosting a color run 5K.
$20 fee per race participant includes official 5K Race packet (Race map, runner’s bib, and race t-shirt).
For more information, contact Cindy Yeager at 724-588-9613 ext. 1312.
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).
Nominee: Capri Turk
Nominator: Richard Orr
Comment: “Capri did an outstanding job leading the organization and execution of the 2024 Mentor Awards. This was the first time the awards had been consolidated into a single event. She pulled it off flawlessly. Great job!”
Publishing Schedule
T-Notes is published every other week during the summer break. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. The next edition will be out May 29, 2024. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, May 27, 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.
Webmail
Campus Offices
Directory
Schedule an Event
Maintenance Issue
Spectrum U
IT Support
Academic Catalog
Academic Resources
Accessibility
Attend & Assist
Buy Books
Calendar
Campus Map
Handshake
Course List
Library
The Learning Commons
Moodle
Newsroom
Public Safety
Self Service
Solution Center
Pay My Bill
Thiel Gear
Tomcats Care
Wellness Center