Thiel College Dietrich Honors Institute Director and Associate Professor of English Sheila Gross, Ph.D. ’10 attended the National Collegiate Honors Council’s New Directors Institute in Chicago July 20-23.
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Thiel College Associate Professor of Communication Lana V. Kulik, Ph.D. has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant and will spend nine months teaching and conducting research at the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs in Tbilisi, Georgia, beginning Sept. 1, 2025.
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Thiel College honored 24 employees representing a combined 340 years of service during its annual campus retreat Tuesday. The group’s average length of service was 14 years.
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Robert B. Morgenstern, M.D. will be the commencement speaker for Thiel College’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, in the William A. Passavant Memorial Center.
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Thiel College held its annual campus retreat, with President Susan Traverso, Ph.D. sharing campus updates alongside introductions of new employees and interactive activities and conversations. The event also recognized service milestones in five-year increments, highlighted by Professor of Chemistry G. Rattan K. Khalsa, Ph.D., who has served at Thiel since 1980.
Support the Toby Atwood ’26 scholarship fund through a Double Good popcorn pop-up—50% of every purchase benefits the fund, and orders ship directly to the address provided in the order.
Launched by Professor of Business Administration and Accounting Melissa Oakes ’03, the fundraiser runs now through Friday, Aug. 22, at 8 a.m. Oakes asks that the link be shared with friends and family to amplify the impact.
Atwood was a Thiel College student who passed away this summer while running the Presque Isle Half Marathon.
Support Thiel College Cheer with a limited-run EVA tote. Cost is $35.
Deadline to order is Sept. 8. The cheer team recently earned its fifth straight bid the national championship tournament.
For more information, contact cheer coach Randall Burnett M.S.’22 at ext. 2247.
Campus activity ramped up as student-athletes from all fall sports moved in, football reported early, the marching band began band camp, and the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program hosted a picnic.
By Saturday, Aug. 23, first-year students will have moved in, and by Sunday, Aug. 24, returning students will have joined them. Classes start Monday, Aug. 25, and the PA program’s third cohort is scheduled to graduate Saturday, Sept. 6.
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).
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 Wednesdays during the academic year. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, August 25, 2025 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
HR Notes
Thiel College welcomes:
Thiel College says farewell to
Retirement plan help
Thiel College independent retirement plan advisors, Sierra Christian and Jack Ryan from Henderson Brothers Financial Partners, are available to support employees retirement planning needs through conference calls and virtual meetings. Their office hours can be selected below.
Virtual: Christian is available throughout August
Virtual: Ryan is available throughout August
Topics can include:
Monthly Payroll
Any changes or updates must be submitted before the 20th of the month for the change to process in the current month's payroll.
Bi-weekly Payroll
Any changes or updates must be submitted by Wednesday, the week before payroll week.
Campus Store Hours
The store will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24 during move-in weekend.
The store will be closed on Friday, Aug. 1, 8, and 22 and also on Monday, Aug. 11.
For more information contact Nalini Downing at ext. 2170.
Password Reset Information
Employees were emailed instructions on the new password reset instructions.
For more information or questions, contact the Solution Center. Employees can call 724-589-4000 (ext. 4000 from a campus phone), email or fill out an online support ticket.
Buhl Park Concert Series
August 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Hermitage, Pa. - Buhl Park Performing Arts Center
A free summer concert series held every Sunday and Wednesday at the Buhl Park Performing Arts Center. Bring a park chair or blanket and make your way to the Performing Arts Center in Buhl Park in neighboring Hermitage, Pa.
Kiwanis Club Meeting
Aug. 21 at noon
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Kiwanis Club Monthly Meeting. Members only please.
QPR Presentation
Aug. 21 at 1:00 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Question-Persuade-Refer All members of the campus community are invited to learn the warning signs of suicide and how to intervene if you believe someone may be at risk
The presenter is Amanda Milliren, the Regional Service Coordinator at White Deer Run Rehabilitation.
Head Start Orientation
Aug. 21 at 5 p.m.
Johnson Community Center
Orientation for families of the Head Start program.
Rockin’ on the River
Aug. 22 at 6 p.m.
Sharon, Pa., corner of State and Shenango streets
Rockin’ on the River is a free summer concert series held in nearby Sharon featuring an extra performance on August 22 by Four Kings and a Queen
For complete information the Rockin’ the River concert series, please visit the Sharon PA website.
Move In / Welcome Back Day
Aug. 23
Thiel College
Move-In Weekend for the Fall 2025 Semester for all students who have not reported to campus yet.
Buhl Park Concert Series
August 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Hermitage, Pa. - Buhl Park Performing Arts Center
A free summer concert series held every Sunday and Wednesday at the Buhl Park Performing Arts Center. Bring a park chair or blanket and make your way to the Performing Arts Center in Buhl Park in neighboring Hermitage, Pa.
Classes Begin
Aug. 25
Thiel College
Classes for the 2025 Fall Semester officially.
Final Registration for Unregistered Students
Aug. 26
Registrar
Unregistered students must get registered by 5 p.m. today!
Buhl Park Concert Series
August 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Hermitage, Pa. - Buhl Park Performing Arts Center
A free summer concert series held every Sunday and Wednesday at the Buhl Park Performing Arts Center. Bring a park chair or blanket and make your way to the Performing Arts Center in Buhl Park in neighboring Hermitage, Pa.
Opening Convocation
Aug. 28 at 11:30 a.m.
Brother Martin’s Walk/William A. Passavant Memorial Center
The Thiel College community welcomes the Class of 2029 to officially kick-off the fall 2025 semester.
Baseball Golf Outing
Aug. 30
Pine Hill Golf Course, Greenville, Pa.
Full details available on the Thiel Athletics Website.
Rockin’ on the Rails
Aug. 30 at 4 p.m.
Sharon, Pa, 200 West Silver Street
** Word is they are giving away a GOLF CART as one of the 25 special prizes at this FREE Concert! **
Free live music performances by Mike Kovach at 4:30 p.m. and between sets; Kevin Dale starting at 5 p.m. followed by Chris Higbee at 7 p.m. are part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Warehouse Sales. Gate opens at 4 p.m.
There will be 25 special prizes and giveaways along with food and beverage available for purchase by Haitian Sensation, Allie’s Sweet Tooth, Quaker Steak & Lube and The Block by Nova Destinations.
MSOC vs Carlow College
Aug. 30 at 5 p.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
The Celtics of Carlow visit the Tomcats for the start of the semester.
WSOC vs Carlow College
Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
The Celtics of Carlow visit the Tomcats for the start of the semester.
Labor Day - NO CLASS
Sept. 1
Thiel College campus
A three-day weekend since 1894!
MSOC vs. Pitt at Bradford
Sep. 3 at 7 p.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
Thiel Welcomes the Panthers of Pitt Bradford to Stoeber Field.
Fundraising Softball Tournament
Aug. 23
Meadville, Pa.
Tim's House for First Responders, a first responder mental health awareness organization that focuses on advocacy and education on the importance of first responder mental health, is a hosting a fundraiser softball tournament in Meadville, Pa. on August 23.
For more information or to register a team (a minimum of nine players) can contact Meaghan Valesky.
Fall Flavor Fest
Saturday, Sept. 13 from 3-7 p.m.
Main Street, Greenville Pa.
Celebrate downtown Greeville with spirits, wine, brews, food, entertainment and artisans. Government Cheese will have a special performance. Tickets are $25 each.
For more information, contact Director of Advancement Mark Batt ’87 at ext. 2157.
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