Sonya Petersen ’28, a sophomore from Millsboro, Pa., was selected to receive the 2025 American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation Academic Scholarship, funded by Amazon.
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The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania has released the results of an independent study estimating Thiel College’s annual economic impact on Mercer County, the region and the state of Pennsylvania at $73.1 million and 604 jobs.
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Thiel College will host one of the world’s premier vocal ensembles when the GRAMMY Award-winning Chanticleer performs as part of the Con Spirito Chamber Music Concert Series on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 7–9 p.m. in the David Johnson Memorial Chapel.
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Fireworks, a downtown parade, and a classic film highlight Thiel College’s Homecoming 2025, themed “No Place Like Homecoming,” Sept. 25–28.
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“There is No Place Like Homecoming” runs Sept. 25–28—four days of Tomcat spirit and alumni reunions.
Highlights include
For more information, contact David Hummel ’83 at ext. 2027.
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.
Spots remain for the May 2026 trip to Scandinavia, led by Anna Reinsel, Ph.D. ’06, Professor of Environmental Science, Department Chair, and Associate Director of the Dietrich Honors Institute.
The itinerary includes Oslo, Copenhagen, and Stockholm—a unique opportunity to travel and learn alongside fellow Tomcats.
The Counseling Center is hosting “Fresh Check Day” on Oct. 2.
The College hosted this event in 2019 and members of the Counseling Center are “very excited to bring it back to campus again this year!”
For more information, contact the Director of the Counseling Center Melanie Broadwater ’98 ext. 2754.
On Sept. 6, the Thiel College cheer team Volunteered at the Greenville Public Library.
There is NO PLACE like HOMECOMING, especially when the theme is “The Wizard of Oz!”
It's not where you go but it's who you meet along the way. T-shirts also available at the Campus Store in the Howard Miller Student Center.
Limited quantity from sizes S-4XL.
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Campus Store hours
Outside of its regular hours, the Campus Store will also be open during the following times:
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.
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.
Lambda Sigma Bake Sale - Preorder
Sept. 18 at 11 a.m.
Post Office Entrance, Howard Miller Student Center
LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER!! Order here!
Lambda Sigma will be making chocolate chip cookies, chocolate brownies, and gluten-free chocolate brownies. Proceeds will go towards Lambda Sigma's yearly service products and future fundraisers.
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.
Kiwanis Club Meeting
Sept. 18 at noon
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Kiwanis Club Monthly Meeting. Members only please.
Chi Omega Recruitment
Sept. 18 at 4 p.m.
Glen Johnson Community Center
Chi Omega will speak to potential new members to determine if they are a good fit for the chapter.
ZTA Fall Recruitment
Sept. 18 at 6 p.m.
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
ZTA Fall Recruitment
Sigma Kappa Fall Recruitment
Sept. 18 at 6 p.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel
Sigma Kappa Fall Recruitment
OBC Cookout
Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Pavilion Near the Townhouses
Cookout at the pavilion near the townhouses for all our members
Waterfire
Sept. 20 at 2 p.m.
Sharon, Pa.
More than 50 braziers are anchored in the Shenango River in downtown Sharon during an event. Filled with cedar and pine, they are ablaze at nightfall to create a compelling display. Add to the mix, a perfect blend of pre-recorded music and live musicians performing from WFS boats to create memories that will last forever.
Bravura Quintet Concert
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.
Beggarman's Frolic, Mike Leslie, and Fiddler Goose
Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Linesville, Pa.
A short drive north of Thiel, Linesville Pa. is in it's fourth year of hosting a FREE summer concert series. The final performance of the year is Beggarman's Frolic and Mike Leslie and Fiddler “Goose”
FCA Huddle
Sept. 21 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.
Toby Atwood Service of Rememberance
Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.
Passavant Center
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.
Speech-Language Pathology Career Exploration
Sept. 22 at 3:30 p.m.
Johnson Community Center
Help people speak up, one voice at a time.
This is a Teen-to-Career Program in coordination with the United Way.
OBC Meeting
Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.
HMSC - Weyers Lounge
General meeting for OBC members.
* Sep 3 meeting moved to Stamm Hall *
* Nov 5 meeting moved to Stamm Hall *
WVB vs. Geneva College
Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.
Maenpa Court / Beeghly Gymnasium
Women’s volleyball hosts the Geneva Golden Tornados.
‘No Place Like Homecoming’
Sept. 25
Thiel College
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 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.”
Lambda Sigma Bake Sale
Sept. 25 at 11 a.m.
Post Office Entrance, Howard Miller Student Center
Lambda Sigma will be making chocolate chip cookies, chocolate brownies, and gluten-free chocolate brownies. Proceeds will go towards Lambda Sigma’s yearly service products and future fundraisers.
WTEN vs. Saint Vincent
Sept. 25 at 4 p.m.
Thiel Tennis Courts
Women’s tennis hosts the St. Vincent Bearcats.
PA Gratitude Ceremony
Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m.
Science Building - Greenhouse Area
Program: Invocation, opening remarks, student reflections, Dedication of the tree, Moment of silence, Closing remarks. Lunch: Light lunch to follow and will be provided by the PA Program
Body donation is a perpetual gift because students who train at Thiel College will carry their knowledge to all parts of the world and pass the knowledge on to others who learn from them. Because of the generosity of our donors, the Humanity Gifts Registry Program, and the University of Pittsburgh Medical School, our Physician Assistant students at Thiel College have been blessed with this unique and priceless learning experience since 2021.
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 22, 2025 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
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