August 6, 2025

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Thiel Happenings

Thiel College’s Weyers-Sampson Gallery hosting solo exhibition by painter Aaron Pickens

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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Thiel College football team takes on second annual concussion peer education program

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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Mercer County doctor to address Thiel College Physician Assistant commencement Sept. 6

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 cheer team earns fifth straight trip to national championship competition

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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Proceeds from tote purchase go to cheer team

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.

‘No place like Homecoming’

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.

Heritage Days seeks volunteers

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.

Student News

Cheer welcomes students back at Greenville Elementary

On Thursday, Aug. 21, the Thiel College Cheer team greeted students during their first day of school at Greenville Elementary.

Special Notes

HR Notes

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:

Important payroll reminders

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.

Events

Community & Campus Events

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.

Etc.

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.

Thiel Happenings

Thiel College DHI director attended institute for new honors program leaders in Chicago

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 awarded Fulbright Scholar grant

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 recognizes 24 employees for 340 combined years of service

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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Mercer County doctor to address Thiel College Physician Assistant commencement Sept. 6

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.

+ Read the full story in the newsroom

Annual retreat recognizes employees, creates conversation, includes updates

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.

Thiel College Campus Retreat

Popcorn orders to support Toby Atwood Scholarship Fund

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.

Proceeds from tote purchase go to cheer team

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.

Student News

Move-ins and camps signal the arrival of first-year students on Saturday

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.

Etc.

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.

Special Notes

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:

Important payroll reminders

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.

Events

Community & Campus Events

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.

Thiel Happenings

Student speech language association presents assistive listening system to Thiel College

During the 2025 Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Commencement Exercises recently the Thiel College chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association presented an assistive listening system to the college on behalf of the graduating class.

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Thiel College lecturer presents unique research on power of poetry at London conference

Thiel College Lecturer of English Sean Oros ’15 presented “Suppressed Stories: the Power of the Personal in Poetic-Autoethnography” at The Creative Psyche and Arts-Based Research Conference on June 14 in London, England hosted by the London Arts-Based Research Centre.

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Thiel College profiling students on the job for National Intern Day

Thiel College Director of Career Development Jennifer Martin begins her first full academic year with the College with the upcoming arrival of new first-year students on Aug. 23.

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Thiel College expands computing offerings with new CIS minor and program enhancements

Thiel College has revamped its computer science curriculum and introduced a new interdisciplinary minor in information systems, aimed at preparing students for dynamic careers at the intersection of technology, business, and innovation.

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Student News

Speech-language graduates celebrate Commencement

Students from the fifth cohort of Master of Science in speech-language pathology program celebrated commencement Thrusday, July 31 received their diplomas and then enjoyed a reception with proud family and friends at the Howard Miller Student Center.

Speech-Language Pathology Commencement 2025

A special congratulations went to Sarah Stoll M.S.’25 for being named the 2025 Dr. Sonya Wilt Outstanding SLP Graduate Student. This award was established in honor of Sonya Wilt, Ph.D., the founding Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders faculty member at Thiel College, to honor the student who exemplifies overall excellence in each graduate cohort.

Program director Amy Tepper, Ed.D. said Stoll distinguished herself in every way possible throughout her time in the program. She demonstrated excellent work ethic during all of her academic, clinical, and service endeavors at Thiel College.

Additional honors went to Lillianna Briscoe ’24 M.S.’25 who was named the 2025 Dr. Nancy Antonino Outstanding Graduate SLP Clinician. This award was established in honor of Nancy Antonino, the longest-serving CSD faculty member at Thiel College, to honor the student who exemplifies excellence in clinical practice. Briscoe completed the 5-year Bachelor/Master in Speech-Language Pathology at Thiel College. Throughout the entire program, Briscoe showed an extraordinary passion for the field of speech-language pathology, Tepper said. 

First Excel cohort arrives, second group moves in Saturday

The first cohort of first-year Thiel College students arrived on Aug. 2. The students are participating in the Excel program. The second group of Excel students is scheduled to arrive on Saturday, August 9. See the calendar for the complete schedule.

Following fall athletes and the Thiel Tomcat Marching Pride move in, the remainder of new students move in Saturday, August 23. Returning students will arrive Sunday, August 24.

Etc.

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 on alternating Wednesdays during the summer break. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, August 18, 2025 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Special Notes

HR Notes

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:

Thiel College welcomes:

Important payroll reminders

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.


DocuCenter Hours

The DocuCenter will be closed Fridays in July, and in August, it will be closed Friday, Aug. 8.

Campus Store Hours

The Campus Store will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 9.

The store will also 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.

Campus Office Hours

Normal office hours resume Monday, August 11.

Events

Buhl Park Concert Series
August 6 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.

Rockin' on the River
Aug. 8 at 6:00pm
Sharon, PA - Corner of State and Shenango St.

Rockin' on the River is a FREE summer concert series held in neighboring Sharon PA the second Friday of every month during the summer. This year's line up includes:

For complete information the Rockin' the River concert series, please visit the Sharon PA website.

Excel Orientation
Aug. 9 at 12:00pm
Stamm Hall

Meeting for all students in the Excel Program and whoever is helping them move in to campus.

Cheerleading Move-In Day
Aug. 10 at 12:01am
Thiel College Housing

Cheerleaders Move-In Day

Chautauqua Networking Social
Aug. 10 at 2:00pm
Chautauqua, NY

A gathering of alumni and friends of the College. Join President Susan Traverso, Vice-President of Advancement Roberta Leonard, Director of Development Mark Batt ’87, Richard “Dickie” Erickson ’84 and Brett ’84 & Ellen ’85 Agett for a meet and greet and an update on all that is happening at Thiel College.

Food • Activities • Conversation

For an alumni RSVP, contact Mark Batt ’87 at mbatt@thiel.edu or call 724-589-2157. Registration is also available online here -> https://www.thiel.edu/images/testimonials/chautauqua

Sunday, August 10, 2025
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
3 Taps & The A Truck
2 Miller Park
Chautauqua, NY 1472

Buhl Park Concert Series
August 10 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.

Football Move-in Day
Aug. 12 at 12:01am
Thiel College Housing

Football Move-in day.

Buhl Park Concert Series
August 13 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.

Cross Country Move-in Day
Aug. 15 at 12:01am
Thiel College Housing

Men's and Women's Cross Country Move-in Day.

Soccer Move-in Day
Aug. 15 at 12:01am
Thiel College Housing

Men's and Women's Soccer Move-in Day.

Women's Tennis Move-in Day
Aug. 15 at 12:01am
Thiel College Housing

Women's Tennis Move-in Day.

Women's Volleyball Move-in Day
Aug. 15 at 12:01am
Thiel College Housing

Women's Volleyball Move-in Day.

Donnie Z and the Z Factor
Aug. 16 at 5:30pm
Linesville, PA

A short drive north of Thiel, Linesville PA is in it's fourth year of hosting a FREE summer concert series. This years slated performers are:

TTMP Band Camp!
Aug. 17 at 12:01am
Thiel College Campus

The Thiel Tomcats Marching Pride are getting ready for the fall semester.

Buhl Park Concert Series
August 17 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.

Dual Enrollment Orientation
Aug. 20 at 1:00pm
Pedas Communication Center - Media Lab

Admission presentation for new dual enrollment students.

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.

Community Events

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.

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