Thiel College completed its summer graduations with the recent Commencement Exercises for its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Speech-Language Pathology graduate programs.
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Megan Everett ’24, a recent graduate of Thiel College, has been recognized for her innovative contributions to environmental sustainability through her independent study.
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Thiel College Associate Professor of Communications Lana V. Kulik, Ph.D. was recently awarded tenure.
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Greenville High School will induct Thiel College wrestling coach Craig Thurber and alumnus Charles Semroc ’57 into the high school’s Athletic Hall of Fame later this month.
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As part of Thiel College’s commitment to fostering a positive culture and and creating transparency and accountability, a special, in-person training program on Thursday, Sept. 12 that will educate and address the obligations of Thiel College faculty, staff and student employees under Title IX and Title VII has been scheduled. Effective training and communication can help prevent incidents and promote a campus environment that does not tolerate discriminatory harassment, sex-based harassment, or violence.
The “Prevention of Discriminatory Harassment under Title IX and Title VII,” program will be presented by Kimberly Colonna and Kelley Kaufman from McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC. The 90-minute program includes valuable information designed to educate employees and students on obligations and rights under Title IX and the broader Title VII, Civil Rights Act. It will provide attendees with practical advice about what constitutes harassment under the law and misconduct under College policies. Attendees will learn what to do if they see, hear of, or experience conduct that might constitute harassment or discrimination. This interactive program will feature scenarios, taken from real incidents and cases.
The training program is intended for all faculty, staff, and student leaders/employees.
The first session is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The second session is from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center. The content is the same for both sessions.
An employee mixer begins at Padrone’s Pizza (140 Main St, Greenville) at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29. Mingle and meet with colleagues and get set to kick off a successful start to the semester. Attendees are encouraged to bring spouses and partners.
The restaurant will provide free snacks.
For more information, contact Than Oo at ext. 2192.
Admisison schedule of events released
Employees should check their email for complete details on the Office of Admission’s fall visit dates.
Please note that additional dates/events could be added and we will communicate that information as soon as we have it. If you see students and families on campus during these events, please extend a warm TC welcome.
Fall Open House – Saturday, October 12 – 9 a.m.
Opportunity for students and families to attend a special open house that includes experiencing campus with a tour, a meal with the tomcats, and a presentation to learn about the admissions and financial aid process, including additional information on academic and athletic programs. High School seniors attending the event are encouraged to apply and bring their transcripts for an opportunity to walk away with a decision on their acceptance before the end of the day. Guests will be invited to attend the Football game after the open house.
Psychology and Sports Visit Day(featuring Dr. Bell) This visit opportunity will feature guest speaker, Dr. Bell, Sports Psychologist. Visitors will also have an opportunity to learn about the Admissions and Financial Aid process and visit with representatives in their academic area of interest.
Academic Scholarship Competitions – Saturday, Nov. 23, Saturday, Dec. 7, (Morning Start)
Opportunity for students to compete for 5 full-tuition scholarships.
Although important, the admissions events below are on a smaller scale and do not need as much representation from different departments on campus. Depending on attendance and/or program interest, we may call on certain departments to be available during these events and will reach out individually based on attendance and/or program interest.
Saturday Visits – Sept. 7, Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Nov.2, – 10 a.m.
Opportunity for students and families to visit on a Saturday morning. Each Saturday visit consists of a campus tour, meeting with an Admissions Counselor, and an opportunity to attend a home football game.
Twilight Tour & Tickets – Tuesday, Sept. 17, Wednesday, Oct. 9 – 5 p.m.
Opportunity for students and families to visit after school and work hours. Each Twilight Tour consists of a campus tour and a meeting with an Admissions Counselor. The families will then be given a “ticket” to attend the on campus games that evening as well. (Sept. 17 - Women’s Soccer, Oct. 9 – Women’s Volleyball and Men’s Soccer)
If you know of anyone - a family member, neighbor, or friend who is looking to attend college, please encourage them to visit Thiel College during one of these visit day opportunities or they can schedule an individual campus visit Monday – Friday – www.thiel.edu/visit.
For more informatiion contact Director of Admissions Sonya Lapikas at ext. 2172.
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Ruth Miller H’20 and Rae Johnson ’59 are on the left performing in this hugely popular TikTok video. The video has been viewed more than 26 million times. It does not feel like it today, but “sweater weather” can’t get here fast enough for Miller, Johnson and their friends! 😊
Johnson and Miller are also featured in a second TikTok doing a dance to the Black Eyed Peas’ “My Humps.”
As part of Thiel College’s involvement with Belong: An Inclusive Learning Community, all faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to attend “The Three Es of Teaching with AI: Ethics, Equity, and Empowerment“ webinar at 3 p.m. Sept. 10.
This interactive 60-minute webinar will grant you insights into ethical and equitable teaching practices with AI, empowering attendees to equitably integrate generative AI tools on campus.
With the undergraduate academic year starting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, the class schedule was adjusted. The Tuesday following Labor Day will be a Monday class day meeting schedule. The following day, the schedule will continue as normal with Wedesday classes meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
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Retirement plan meetings
Retirement plan advisors Jack Ryan and Sierra Christian from HB Retirement, are available to discuss employee retirement planning needs through conference calls and virtual meetings. Their office hours can be selected below.
Both are available to discuss
Virtual: Ryan is available on August 28
Virtual: Christian is available on August 29
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.
Opening Convocation
August 29 at 11:30 a.m.
Brother Martin’s Walk/William A. Passavant Memorial Center
The Thiel College community welcomes the Class of 2028 and new cohorts of graduate students to officially kick-off the fall 2024 semester.
Men’s soccer: Carlow at Thiel College
August 30 at 5 p.m.
Alumni Stadium
The Tomcats host the Carlow Celtics.
Women’s soccer: LaRoche at Thiel College
August 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Stadium
The Tomcats host LaRoche.
Men’s soccer: University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg at Thiel College
August 31 at 7 p.m.
Alumni Stadium
The Tomcats host the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg.
Monday Classes on Tuesday
Sept. 3
Campus
Following the Labor Day holiday, Monday classes will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
’She Kills Monsters’ Auditions
Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.
William A. Robinson Theater
Auditions for the Fall 2024 theatre production of ‘She Kills Monsters’ by Qui Nguyen.
For more information, contant JK Rogers, Ph.D.
Women’s soccer: Penn State Beaver at Thiel College
Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.
Alumni Stadium
The Tomcats host Penn State Beaver.
Football: Carnegie Mellon at Thiel College
Sept. 7 at 1 p.m.
Alumni Stadium
The Tomcats host Carnegie Mellon University.
Rotary Club Meeting
Sept. 3 at noon
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
The club meets every other Wednesday at noon.
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).
Going the Extra Mile
Nominee: Lisa Blaney
Nominator: Randall Burnett M.A.’22
Tell us why you're nominating this Tomcat! “Lisa has gone above and beyond to establish a friendly and inclusive atmosphere for all students using the mailroom facilities. She personally greets each student, takes the time to chat and make them feel at home, and ensures that the space is warm and inviting.”
Publishing Schedule
T-Notes is published weekly during the fall and spring semesters. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. The next edition will be out August 28, 2024. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, August 26, 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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