Thiel College alumnus Dave Pilipovich '86 received the 2024 Athletic Alumni Commendation Award Monday during the Department of Athletics' annual retreat, where he served as guest speaker.
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Thiel College’s first-year students will be holding their sixth annual community food drive beginning August 6 to benefit Greenville’s Good Shepherd and Salvation Army food pantries.
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The Thiel Center for Speech-Language Services at Thiel College recently received a grant worth $25,000 and is working with a nationally recognized Parkinson’s Disease program to offer free specialized speech therapy services to anyone in the area.
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Terry Gaitor was named Thiel College’s Director of Track & Field/Cross Country recently.
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Thiel College Professor of English and Pedas Chair of Communication Mary Theresa Hall, Ph.D. recently published a book review of “The Shakespearean Death Arts: Hamlet Among the Tombs,” edited by William E. Engel and Grant Williams.
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The All-Campus Retreat will take place on Monday, August 19 beginning at 8:30 a.m. and concluding at 12:30 p.m. Please note the retreat is scheduled on Monday this year to accommodate a special facilitator for the program.
As is our tradition, faculty and staff members will gather in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center to celebrate the milestone years of service for employees and welcome new members of the campus community. Details about the remainder of the retreat programming will be provided closer to the date.
Following the retreat, there will be a buffet luncheon in the Weyers Lounge (with seating outside) for those faculty and staff who would like to participate.
Full campus involvement in the retreat is important as we launch a new academic year and advance the Thiel 2026 strategic plan.
Mike Mason, the Assistant Director of IT Operations and Veterans Liaison at Thiel College, was featured on the Remembering Our Veterans segment on Erie NBC affiliate WICU last week. A graduate of Reynolds High School, Mason joined the U.S. Army in 1993 and served for 21 years. During his military career, he was deployed to over 40 countries and 35 states, including four combat tours in Afghanistan. He also held significant positions at the National Military Command Center, NATO, the White House Communications Agency, and the Asymmetric Warfare Group.
At Thiel College, Mason is dedicated to supporting military service members, veterans, and their families. He has been instrumental in earning Thiel College the Military Friendly® School designation, which recognizes the college's commitment to creating opportunities for the military community.
The updated emergency management plan has been posted on the public safety web page.
For more information, contact Director of Public Safety Dennis Bish at ext. 2186.
Thiel College awarded degrees to 21 graduates of its Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program during a commencement ceremony held in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center.
In addition to graduating, Christa Reese M.S.’24 was recognized as the Dr. Sonya Wilt Outstanding Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Student and Alana Hellman M.S.’24 earned the Dr. Nancy Antonino Outstanding Graduate Clinician. Kendra Lee Harper M.S.’24 was awarded the Jordan McCoy Perseverance Award. Lecturer of Communication Sciences & Disorders Nancy Antonino, Ph.D. retired in May following more than 35 years of service at Thiel and was acknowledged for her contributions to the program.
The graduates completed a rigorous academic program and are now prepared for careers in speech-language pathology, focusing on improving communication and quality of life for individuals with speech and language disorders. The ceremony was attended by faculty, family, and friends, emphasizing the importance of this milestone.
Thiel College's commencement exercises highlighted the institution's commitment to academic excellence and preparing students for careers in healthcare. The graduates are now equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to their communities and the field of speech-language pathology.
Thiel College's upcoming theater season includes exciting productions and opportunities for students. The fall will feature "She Kills Monsters" by Qui Nguyen, with auditions on September 3, and performances in November. In the spring, there will be a dinner-theatre event of "Murder Me Always" by Lee Mueller, with auditions on December 2 and January 27, and performances in April. Additionally, students can look forward to trips to see "Hamilton" in Pittsburgh and possibly "& Juliet" in Cleveland.
Various student worker positions available in the theatre department. They include a flexible work schedule, no experience is necessary (but it is helpful).
For more information, Contact JK Rogers, Ph.D.
Thiel Tennis has expanded its social media presence by adding X and Facebook to its online platforms. The team already has an established Instagram account with 328 followers. These accounts cover updates and highlights from both the men's and women's tennis seasons. For the latest news and information, follow Thiel Tennis on your preferred social media platform:
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Summer BBQ Visitation Day
August 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Students are invited to visit Thiel College this summer, where they will have an introductory information session regarding admission and financial aid, a student-led campus tour and a picnic lunch on the Quad.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission.
Physician Assistant Information Session
August 13 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Zoom
The Thiel College Physician Assistant Admissions Team will host an information session for those interested in learning about the PA Program. Faculty and staff will speak about course work, clinical rotations, the admissions process, financial aid and more.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission.
Football Move-in Day
August 14
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Members of the football team return to campus.
Fall Athlete Move-in Day
August 16
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Men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s tennis and women’s volleyball retun to campus.
Thiel Tomcat Marching Pride Band Camp
August 18 through August 24
Thiel College
The Thiel Tomcat Marching Pride will begin their band camp, practicing for the upcoming sports season.
All-Campus Retreat and Luncheon
August 19 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Coffee at 8 a.m. and meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. There are no breakout rooms. A buffet lunch begins at 12:30 p.m.
Dual Enrollment Orientation
August 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
High school students who have enrolled at Thiel for fall 2024 classes will be given orientation in Stamm Hall and Pedas computer labs throughout the day.
Women’s soccer: Carlow at Thiel College
August 22 at 4 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
The Tomcats host the Carlow Celtics in a preseason scrimmage.
Physician Assistant Studies Commencement
August 24 at 10 a.m.
William A. Passavant Memorial Center
Students in the Physician Assistant Studies program will graduate.
Speech-Language Pathology Program Information Session
August 28 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Zoom
The Thiel College Speech-Language Pathology Admissions Team will host an information session for those interested in learning more about the SLP Program. Faculty and staff will speak about course work, clinical rotations, the admissions process, financial aid and more.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission.
Riverside Park Summer Concert: The Seven Wonders
August 12 5:30 p.m.
Riverside Park, Greenville, Pa.
The Seven Wonders - A Fleetwood Mac tribute band performs as part of The Riverside Park Summer Concert Series.
Kiwanis Club Meeting
August 15 at noon
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Kiwanis Club monthly meeting. Members only, please.
Rotary Club Meeting
August 20
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
Greenville Rotary Club meeting.
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 other week during the summer break. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. The next edition will be out August 21, 2024. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, August 19, 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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