Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Thiel College partnered Sunday, Sept. 7 for the annual “God’s Work, Our Hands” initiative, joining tens of thousands of Lutherans across the country in a day dedicated to service.
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Thiel College’s mascot, Tommy the Tomcat, joined mascots from across the region Friday, Sept. 5, in the annual Mascot Race benefiting the Mercer County Food Bank. The race was part of the organization’s food drive to raise awareness and support in the fight against food insecurity.
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Thiel College celebrated the graduation of 36 students in its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program during a commencement ceremony held Saturday in the William A. Passavant Memorial Center.
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Robert B. Morgenstern, M.D. was the commencement speaker for Thiel College’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Commencement on Saturday, Sept. 6. Prior to the Commencement Exercises, he was presented with a framed citation and honorary degree at a reception at the home of President Susan Traverso, Ph.D. Chair of the Board of Trustees Robert Burns, M.D. ’74 (pictured above) and members of the physician assistant studies program also attended the reception.
Morgenstern is a board-certified internist who has practiced in the Shenango Valley for more than 40 years. He served as chief medical officer at Sharon Regional Medical Center from 2012 to 2020. As the founding medical director of Thiel’s Physician Assistant Program, he helped establish clinical and academic standards and supported the program’s accreditation. In retirement, he continues to lecture in the Principles of Medicine course.
The DocuCenter is experiencing significant delays due to equipment malfunctions. The primary cutter is out of service pushing jobs to smaller equipment that cannot handle the same workload or paper size. This impacts how the DocuCenter processes certain jobs and greatly reduces efficiency.
With Homecoming projects already in production, current turnaround times are expected to be three to four times longer than usual. At this time, the DocuCenter is fully booked with existing orders and must extend timelines for new requests until further notice.
The DocuCenter appreciates the patience and cooperation of the campus community as it works through these challenges. Updates will be shared as they become available.
For more information, contact the DocuCenter by email or at ext. 2267.
“There is No Place Like Homecoming” starts on Sept. 25–28 with four days of Tomcat spirit and alumni reunions.
The campus community will gather at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25 in front of Greenville Hall for a photo to help celebrate National Thiel Spirit Day at and take part in the Kick Off Rally. Also on Thursday, the campus community will gather at 8 p.m. in Bly Hall of the Daniel & Dorothy Spence Academic Center to watch the “Wizard of Oz.”
Some of the other highlights include:
For more information, contact David Hummel ’83 at ext. 2027.
There are still spots available for the May 2026 trip to Scandinavia led by Professor of Environmental Science, Department Chair, Associate Director of the Dietrich Honors Institute Anna Reinsel, Ph.D. ’06. The trip has stops in Oslo, Copenhagen and Stockholm.
The campus community is invited for a Service of Remembrance to honor the life of Toby Atwood ’26. The program will take place on Sunday, September 21 at 7 p.m. in the Passavant Center. As part of the service, there will be an opportunity for guests to share a personal reflection or memory in Toby’s honor. Following the service, we will hold a lantern release at the Tomcat Tennis Courts as a symbol of light, hope, and remembrance.
We hope you will join us as we celebrate Toby’s life, and the many ways she touched the hearts of those in our community.
HR Notes
Thiel College welcomes
And says farewell to
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.
Retirement Plan Meetings
Independent Retirement Plan Advisors, Sierra Christian and Jack Ryan from Henderson Brothers Financial Partners, will be on campus (in the Human Resources office) for private in-person consultations on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Both representatives are also available to support employee retirement planning needs through conference calls and virtual meetings as well. Their office hours can be selected below.
In-Person: Christian and Ryan are on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Virtual: Christian is available throughout September
Virtual: Ryan is available throughout September
Christian and Ryan can assist you with questions regarding:
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.
Campus Store hours
Outside of its regular hours, the Campus Store will also be open during the following times:
Organization of Black Collegians Meeting
Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
General meeting for OBC members.
Split P - A Solo Exhibition of Paintings
Through Nov. 21
Weyers-Sampson Gallery, Howard Miller Student Center
Aaron Pickens presents “Split P: A Solo Exhibition of Paintings” at Weyers-Sampson Gallery.
Opens Sept 10 and runs through November 21.
Closing reception and gallery talk at 2 p.m. November 21.
WSOC vs. Penn College
Sept. 10 at 7:00pm
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Women’s soccer hosts Penn College.
Kappa Sigma 9/11 Walk
Sept. 11 at 11 a.m.
Alumni Stadium
Annual fundraiser held by Kappa Sigma to raise awareness and money for veterans.
ZTA Recruitment Table
Sept. 11 at 11 a.m.
HMSC - Lower Level
ZTA information table
Panhellenic Council
Sept. 11 at 6 p.m.
HMSC - Lutheran Heritage Room
The Panhellenic council will be holding a panel starting at 6pm.
ZTA Recruitment Table
Sept. 12 at 11 a.m.
Lower Level, Howard Miller Student Center
ZTA information table
Sand Court Volleyball Hosted by the Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Quad Fire Pit
A gathering at the quad fire pit as some enjoy the sand volleyball court, outside games, music, and snacks and beverages. A fire will be started around 8pm as a place to conversate and enjoy the cooling down day.
MTEN vs. Baldwin Wallace
Sept. 13 at 1 p.m.
Thiel Tennis Courts
The Tomcats welcome the Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets.
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.
Chi Omega Recruitment
Sept. 14 at 2 p.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel
Chi Omega will speak to potential new members to determine if they are a good fit for the chapter.
FCA Huddle
Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Pedas Communication Center - Room 120
FCA meeting glorify God through sports and activities. At the FCS "huddles" there will be games and a short message or devotional. You do not have to be an athlete to attend - all are welcome.
Last Day to Drop Without a Withdrawl
Sept. 15
Thiel College
Last day to drop without a “W” appearing on academic transcripts. All courses dropped after this date will appear on academic transcripts with a grade of “W.”
Sigma Kappa Fall Recruitment
Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.
Bash Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Sigma Kappa Fall Recruitment
Chi Omega Recruitment
Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel
Chi Omega will speak to potential new members to determine if they are a good fit for the chapter.
SGA Meeting
Sept. 16 at 11:45 a.m.
Bly Hall
Biweekly Student Government Association meeting.
Sigma Kappa Fall Recruitment
Sept. 16 at 6 p.m.
HMSC - Bash Room
Sigma Kappa Fall Recruitment
Chi Omega Recruitment
Sept. 16 at 6 p.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel
Chi Omega will speak to potential new members to determine if they are a good fit for the chapter.
WTEN vs. Allegheny
Sept. 17 at 4:30 p.m.
Thiel Tennis Courts
Women’s tennis hosts the Allegheny Gators in this mid-week matchup.
WSOC vs. Penn State New Kensington
Sept. 17 at 5 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Women’s soccer hosts Penn State New Kensington.
Sigma Kappa Fall Recruitment
Sept. 17 at 6 p.m.
HMSC - Bash Room
Sigma Kappa Fall Recruitment
OBC Meeting
Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.
HMSC - Weyers Lounge
General meeting for OBC members.
MSOC vs. Penn State New Ken
Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Men’s soccer hosts Penn State New Kensington.
WVB vs. Westminster
Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Maenpa Court at Beeghly Gymnasium
Women’s volleyball hosts Penn State New Kensington.
Concussion Awareness Day
Sept. 18 at 11:30 a.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
The Concussion Management Team will host Concussion Awareness Day.
Take The Melon Pledge! The Thiel Concussion Management Team will offer a variety of fun and engaging activities with treats and prizes to increase awareness of concussion.
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 Monday, September 15, 2025 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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