Thiel College’s Weyers-Sampson Gallery will present “Split P,” a solo exhibition of paintings by Indiana-based artist Aaron Pickens, M.F.A., from Sept. 10 through Nov. 21, 2025. A closing reception and gallery talk will be held Friday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m.
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The Thiel College Concussion Management Team hosted its second annual Concussion Peer Education Program with the Tomcats football team, following last year’s sessions with Thiel’s soccer and cheerleading teams.
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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’s cheer squad earned its fifth straight berth to the National Cheerleaders Association College Nationals on Aug. 13, securing a silver bid at NCA Camp at Gannon University.
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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.
Homecoming returns to campus with “There is No Place Like Homecoming” on Sept. 25–28 with four days of Tomcat spirit and alumni reunions.
Highlights include Thursday’s kickoff rally and campus photo, a Joining Generations cookout, and a screening of The Wizard of Oz; Friday’s alumni hospitality, Blue-Gold Golf Outing, campus tours, career panel, athletics, and Alumni Awards Dinner capped by a pep rally and fireworks; Saturday’s parade, tailgate zone, class reunions, and the 3 p.m. Tomcats vs. Waynesburg football game; and Sunday’s Service of Remembrance.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to wear blue and gold, volunteer, and help welcome alumni home.
Greenville Heritage Days Committee is seeking volunteers for the annual Riverside Haunting, a free drive-through Halloween event in Riverside Park launched in 2020.
Community groups create themed “scare sites” along the route; donations collected support year-round Heritage Days Committee events, including July’s Heritage Days. The event typically draws 300+ vehicles, and organizers aim to top that in 2025.
Thiel groups interested in hosting a scare site should submit the attached registration form by Sept. 5, 2025. Groups may also volunteer for logistics (traffic control, trash collection, donation stations). For details, use the form’s contact information.
On Thursday, Aug. 21, the Thiel College Cheer team greeted students during their first day of school at Greenville Elementary.
HR Notes
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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.
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 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-Bradford
Sep. 3 at 7 p.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
Thiel faces the Panthers of Pitt Bradford in men’s soccer.
Organization of Black Collegians Meeting
Sep. 3 at 7 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
General meeting for OBC members.
FOOT vs. Concordia
Sep. 5 at 6 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Friday night under the lights the Tomcats welcome the Concordia Falcons (Wisc.) for the first game of the season.
Physician Assistant Studies 2025 Commencement
Sep. 6 at 10 a.m.
William A. Passavant Memorial Center
PA Program 2025 Commencement. Full details can be found on the PA Program section of the Thiel website.
WSOC vs. Mount Union
Sep. 6 at noon
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
The Tomcats and the Purple Raiders hit the pitch for a Saturday afternoon matchup.
WGOLF - Thiel Invitational
Sep. 6 at 1 p.m.
Sharon, PA - Avalon at Buhl
Thiel Invitational at Buhl - this is a free event!
MSOC vs. Alma
Sep. 7 at noon
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
The Tomcats face Alma in men’s soccer.
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.
Free concert
Saturday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 323 Main Str., Greenville, Pa. 16125
No tickets necessary for this free concert and open to the public. The event features the Bravura Quintet with Jane Gregg on the violin and Randall Curtis on the sanctuary organ.
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 Tuesday, September 2, 2025 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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