Thiel College has named Mark Marmo ’93 its 2025 Haller Enterprise Institute Entrepreneur of the Year and Ava Kavulla ’25 and Casey Yacos ’25 as Student Entrepreneur of the Year winners. All will be honored in the College’s Lutheran Heritage Room in the Howard Miller Student Center on January 29, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
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Thiel College Professor of English and Department Chair Jared Johnson, Ph.D. recently spoke at the 47th Annual Ohio Valley Shakespeare Conference.
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Sixteen members of the Thiel College Class of 2025 are finishing their degrees with student-teaching assignments in various Mercer County school districts.
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Justin Hartwig, former National Football League player and member of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Super Bowl XLIII championship team, visited Thiel College on Thursday, Jan. 16 to speak with students as part of the College’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes program.
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Thiel College Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies students embraced the new year—and the winter weather! For many, it was their first time seeing snow and experiencing the thrill of sledding. After classes last week, they hit the slopes for some snowy fun, making memories and enjoying the season. ❄️
The Office of Communications and Marketing is once again inviting the campus community to contribute photo essays for the staff newsletter, T-Notes. Last semester, your submissions offered glimpses into campus life, from vibrant 🍁 fall colors to festive moments like 🎅 Salvation Army bell ringers and 🎃 Halloween costumes.
This semester, we’re looking for even more unique and interesting perspectives that highlight what makes Thiel such a great place to work and learn. Whether it’s a hidden campus gem, a special event, or a snapshot of daily life, we want to see Thiel through your eyes! 👀✨
How to Participate: Send your photos to tnotes@thiel.edu.
💡 Submission Ideas:
For more information, contact men’s soccer coach Zack Walters at ext. 2768.
New York City-based artist Kyle Utter’s exhibition “Digressions” will be on display in Thiel College’s Weyer-Sampson Art Gallery through March 8.
He led gallery talk for students, staff and faculty on Jan. 22.
The Student-of-the Month Program recognizes seniors (>88 earned credit hours) who have completed at least four semesters from any academic department or program at Thiel College.
Eligible students are listed HERE. From this list, nominations may be made by members of the faculty, staff, and administration. Final selection is determined by a committee based on criteria listed HERE, which are derived primarily from the Mission Statement of Thiel College.
You may nominate multiple students by completing THIS form as many times as necessary.
The deadline to nominate for the Spring is midnight on SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025, so please take the opportunity to nominate a few students!
Stories from Moot Court
Jan. 23 at 11 a.m.
Stamm Hall
Visiting Professor of Political Science Eric Matthews, Ph.D. and the student team share stories from their first competition.
Circle K Club Meeting
Jan. 23 at 6 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall
This will be the first meeting for Circle K in the spring 2025 semester. All members from previous and present years shall be present. It will cover any possible issues, changes, or introduction of events held on campus or with the Kawanis Club.
Organization of Black Collegians Meeting
Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
General meeting of the Organization of Black Collegians.
FCA Huddle
Jan. 23 at 8:30 p.m.
Room 120, James Pedas Communication Center
Weekly meetup for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Photography Club Meeting
Jan. 28 at 6 p.m.
Room 120, James Pedas Communication Center
General meeting of the Photography Club.
Karaoke and Wings with Kappa Sigma
Jan. 28 at 6 p.m.
Bistro, Howard Miller Student Center
Karaoke and Wings will be the staple of this Kappa Sigma Rush event. Active Brothers will be in attendance along with potential new members. All students of Thiel are welcome.
Haller Enterprise Institute's Entrepreneur of the Year Dinner
Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Annual banquet organized by the Haller Enterprise Institute to recognize our Entrepreneur of the Year Award winner Mark Marmo ’93 and Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award winners Ava Kavulla’25 and Casey Yacos ’25.
* Please note: This is an invitation only event
WRE vs. Hiram
Jan. 29 at 7 p.m.
Beeghly Gymnasium
The Tomcats host the Hiram Terriers in wrestling.
The First Year Experience
Jan. 30 at 11 a.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
Kristin Carlson, Ph.D. promotes ideas for building a culture of agency and independence.
Career Employer Tabling: Lutherlyn
Jan. 30 at 11 a.m.
Outside the Post Office, Howard Miller Student Center
Come and explore all the summer opportunities that Lutherlyn has to offer
FCA Huddle
Jan. 30 at 8:30pm
Pedas Communication Center - Room 120
Weekly meetup for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Leadership Scholarship Competition
Feb. 1 at 8:30 a.m.
Begins in Bly Hall
This is the final scholarship competition for the enrollment office this year. Students that qualified and two guests of their choice come learn more about Thiel while competing for available scholarships to assist with their tuition. Invitation only event.
Lil Scratchers Cheer Camp
Feb. 1 at 12:30pm
Thiel College Campus
Winter Cheer Camp and Performance
$50 cost - includes camp, Thiel basketball game performance, and T-shirt. Ages 5 - 12.
Please contact Randall Burnett at rburnett@thiel.edu or at 724-992-9368 to sign up.
WBB vs Franciscan University
Feb. 1 at 1 p.m.
Maenpa Court/Beeghly Gymnasium
The Tomcats take on the Franciscan Barons in women’s basketball.
MBB vs Franciscan University
Feb. 1 at 3 p.m.
Maenpa Court/Beeghly Gymnasium
The Tomcats take on the Franciscan Barons in men’s basketball.
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: Devin Weisbarth ’22
Nominator: Anthony Kobak
Comment: “Devin was an invaluable Tomcat team member doing multiple jobs with professionalism and grace while the open Athletic Director position was being filled. Devin embodies what Thiel Athletics strives to teach and live out on a daily basis. We appreciate you!”
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.
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.
Publishing Schedule
T-Notes is published weekly during the fall and spring semesters. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Jan. 29, 2025.
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