Thiel College will host a Constitution Night Moot Court demonstration at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, in Stamm Hall of the James Pedas Communication Center. The event will feature a live constitutional simulation addressing gender balance in military-style leadership education and faculty free speech rights.
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The Thiel Players are staging a fast-paced romp that turns the gothic horror of Dracula on its head with “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” Nov. 7–9 and Nov. 14–15 at the William A. Robinson Theater at Thiel College.
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Thiel College psychology students hosted a “Cat Yoga” session in the David Johnson Memorial Chapel on October 20, blending wellness, stress relief, and community service.
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Due to the potential impact of the government shutdown on food assistance programs, The Office of Student Life recently reminded commuter students that they can access food items through the Student Life Emergency Pantry.
All students remaining on campus over breaks and holidays are also reminded that the pantry is available to them, as the cafeteria and Bistro are closed during these timeframes.
Any employee who is aware of a student in need of assistance, please direct them to email Melanie Broadwater ’98 or contact any member of the Student Life department. Arrangements will be made for discreet distribution of food items. Thank you to all who support this resource.
The Office of Communications and Marketing invites the campus community to contribute photo essays for the staff newsletter, T-Notes. The community’s submissions have offered glimpses into campus life, from vibrant 🍁 fall colors to festive moments like 🎅 Salvation Army bell ringers and 🎃 Halloween costumes. This week Assistant Professor of Business Administration & Accounting, Norman P. Mortensen H'81 Chair of Economics Steven Kandray carved a Halloween pumpkin to celebrate Tomcats and the season, in addition the Organization of Black Collegiates hosted a trunk-or treat event.
How to Participate: Send your photos to tnotes@thiel.edu.
💡 Submission Ideas:
The staff at the Langenheim Memorial Library encourages faculty and staff members to stop by and check out their popular reading section.
The Tomcat Trick or Treat event will be between 1-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.
Faculty and staff members can recommend The Learning Commons and its resources to students who are in need of academic assistance.
For more information, contact a TLC staff member:
Faculty and staff are encouraged to recommend ENG 115: Grammar and Punctuation Workshop to students who may benefit from additional practice in writing fundamentals. The one-credit, pass-fail course, taught by Professor of English Mary Theresa Hall, Ph.D., is designed to help students build confidence in grammar and punctuation.
Two sessions will be offered during the spring semester:
ENG 115:1 — Jan. 14–March 1, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9–9:40 a.m.
ENG 115:2 — March 16–April 29, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9–9:40 a.m.
The course is listed in the spring schedule.
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.
Campus Store hours
Outside of its regular hours, the Campus Store will also be open during the following times:
HR Notes
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.
Speech-Language Pathology Program Virtual Open House
Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.
Online
The Thiel College Speech-Language Pathology Program will host a virtual open house featuring faculty, students and a preview of classroom instruction.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
Zumba Class
Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.
73 Clinton Street, Greenville
Deanna Loreno will lead a free Zumba class for Thiel students and staff.
OBC Meeting
Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
The OBC will hold a general meeting for members.
Juniors – Pre-Registration for Spring
Oct. 30
Thiel College
Pre-registration for spring 2026 opens for all juniors.
Majors and Minors Fair
Oct. 30 at 11:30 a.m.
Langenheim Memorial Library
Students can explore majors, minors and graduate programs with faculty from across campus.
Chanticleer – An Orchestra of Voices
Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel
Chanticleer will perform as part of the Con Spirito concert series.
RSVP Deadline: Greenville Chamber of Commerce Dinner
Oct. 31 at 4 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
The Greenville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual dinner Nov. 13 in the Lutheran Heritage Room. Tickets are $40 and include hors d’oeuvres, dinner and two complimentary drinks. RSVP by Oct. 31.
Hallowingo
Oct. 31 at 8 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
Students are invited to a Halloween-themed bingo event.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Chatham
Nov. 1 at 1 p.m.
Maenpa Court/Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts Chatham in a women’s volleyball contest.
FCA Huddle
Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Room 120, James Pedas Communication Center
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosts its weekly huddle with games and a devotional. All are welcome.
Sophomores – Pre-Registration for Spring
Nov. 3
Thiel College
Pre-registration for spring 2025 opens for sophomores.
Line Dancing
Nov. 3 at 6 p.m.
73 Clinton Street, Greenville
Loreno Line Dancing will offer a free session for Thiel students and staff.
Moot Court Constitution Night
Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
The Thiel College Moot Court team will host a courtroom-style demonstration.
All Students – Pre-Registration for Spring
Nov. 5
Thiel College
Pre-registration for spring 2025 opens for first-year students and all others.
Penn-Northwest Development Corporation Annual Breakfast Meeting
Nov. 5 at 8 a.m.
Beeghly Gymnasium
The Northern Mercer County event is by invitation only.
Intramural Wednesdays: Kickball
Nov. 5 at 5 p.m., Quad
Students can join a kickball game as part of Intramural Wednesdays. Prizes will be awarded to winners.
Zumba Class
Nov. 5 at 6 p.m., 73 Clinton Street, Greenville
Deanna Loreno will lead a free Zumba class for Thiel students and staff.
OBC Meeting
Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
The OBC will host a general meeting for members.
Entrepreneurship Lecture
Nov. 6 at 11:30 a.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
The owners of Stay Gold Books in Pittsburgh will discuss running their family bookstore.
NMCFF 5th Anniversary Celebration
Nov. 6 at 3:30 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
The Northern Mercer County Community Foundation will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a donor reception.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
The Greenville Area Public Library presents “Robin Hood Ain’t Looking So Good” as a dinner theater event.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Nov. 7-8 at 7 p.m.
William A. Robinson Theater
The Thiel Players will present Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, a fast-paced spoof of Bram Stoker’s classic.
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, Nov. 3, 2025 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.
More than 250 family members, friends, and runners gathered on campus Sunday morning for the inaugural Toby Atwood Memorial 5K, a heartfelt tribute to the late Thiel College student-athlete whose leadership and spirit continue to inspire the campus community.
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Thiel College has been awarded nearly $200,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission to expand its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, strengthening the region’s healthcare workforce and addressing critical nursing shortages in northwestern Pennsylvania.
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Thiel College announces Muncie Canon ’26, of Sharpsville, Pa., and Blake Gibson ’26, of Economy, Pa., as its Student of the Month honorees for October.
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Thiel College Assistant Professor of History Jay Donis, Ph.D. has traveled regionally and internationally recently to take part in conferences, including a joint meeting of leading British and American historians in Cardiff, Wales.
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Thiel College athletics recently announced that Kristen Benjamin ’05, Madison (Chylik) Smith ’11, Nelton Neal ’06, Joseph Roosa ’80, Darrell Satterfield ’06, Jeffery Sorenson ’92, and Christina Toth ’01 will be inducted into the Thiel Athletics Hall of Fame.
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On Wednesday, the Tomcat Emergency Alert System was tested. The Thiel Department of Public Safety asks anyone who registered with the Tomcat Alert System to contact the office if you did not receive the alert.
If you are not signed up for the Tomcat Emergency Alert System, we encourage you to register at the link below, also available on the Thiel College Public Safety webpage. Students are also encouraged to register parent phone numbers in their Tomcat Alert profile.
The staff at the Langenheim Memorial Library encourages faculty and staff members to stop by and check out their popular reading section.
The Tomcat Trick or Treat event will be between 1-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.
Students hosted a yoga session with therapy cats in David Johnson Memorial Chapel on Monday, blending wellness and stress relief. The event was led by Adrianna Green ’27, Cody Maxwell ’26, and Emily Ripple ’26, with faculty advisor Kristel Gallagher, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology.
The Greenville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual dinner on Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center. The event is open to the community. Tickets are $40 per person and include hors d’oeuvres, dinner and two complimentary drinks (cash bar available).
Faculty and staff members can recommend the The Learning Commons and its resources to students who are in need of academic assistance.
For more information contact a TLC staff member:
Free White Out T-shirts will be handed out to students and staff during Common Hour at 11:30 a.m. Thursday leading up to the game. In addition, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be hosting a basket raffle during the game.
Ruth Leo, a retired Slippery Rock University faculty member and Simmons College graduate, visited nursing students to share reflections from her nursing career. She emphasized the importance of developing meaningful connections with patients, reminding students that every patient has a story and that compassionate care begins with understanding the person behind the patient. Leo will return to campus as an invited speaker for our senior graduation dinner and pinning ceremony in December.
The Thiel College Office of Admission has recognized sophomore education major Madison Rodgers ’28 as its Thiel Team Member of the Month for September.
Rodgers is an early childhood/special education major from Lancaster, Pa., with a minor in Spanish language and culture. She is a member of the women’s soccer team, Rotary Club, Alpha Xi, Active Minds, Choir and is a Writing Lab consultant. Also a member of the Dietrich Honors Institute, Rodgers serves on the Institute’s leadership board.
The Physician Assistant program gathered students for a pink out photo in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Tuesday. Students in the nursing and speech-language pathology programs also donned pink on Tuesday.
Campus Store hours
Outside of its regular hours, the Campus Store will also be open during the following times:
HR Notes
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.
WSOC vs. Westminster
Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Thiel hosts Westminster in women’s soccer.
Twilight & Tickets: Women’s Volleyball 2025
Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.
Thiel College
Evening campus visit with admissions staff followed by complimentary tickets to the Thiel women’s volleyball match against Grove City.
Senior students who attend are eligible for a $500 visit grant toward their Fall 2027 account.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
Intramural Wednesdays: Ultimate Frisbee
Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.
Class of 1971 Quad
Students can participate in intramural ultimate frisbee.
Zumba Class
Oct. 22 at 6 p.m.
73 Clinton St., Greenville, Pa.
Free Zumba class for Thiel students and staff, presented by Deanna Loreno.
OBC Meeting
Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
General meeting for the members of the Organization of Black Collegiates. NOTE: The Nov. 5 meeting will be held in Stamm Hall.
WVB vs. Grove City
Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.
Maenpa Court at Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts Grove City in women’s volleyball.
MSOC vs. Westminster
Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Thiel hosts Westminster in men’s soccer.
Etiquette Lunch and Learn
Oct. 23 at 11:30 a.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Penn-Northwest Homegrown Initiative/Future Leaders, in collaboration with Thiel College and AVI, will host an etiquette workshop and lunch. Registration required. Students should check their email for registration information.
Kappa Sigma’s 31st Annual See-Saw-A-Thon
Oct. 23 at noon
Lawn in front of the Howard Miller Student Center
Annual fundraiser for veterans by the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Members ride a seesaw for 72 hours consecutively.
Hell’s Kitchen Trip
Oct. 23 at 4 p.m.
KeyBank Theater, Cleveland, Ohio
Thiel students are invited to attend a free trip to see Hell’s Kitchen, a musical featuring the music of Alicia Keys. Transportation and tickets are provided. Limited seating; registration required.
Limited seats available. This program is sponsored by DHI & Theater.
OBC Trunk-or-Treat
Oct. 24 from 5–7 p.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel lawn
The Organization of Black Collegiates is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat for the community and we’d love your club to be part of the fun!
Here’s how to join in:
👻 Open to all Thiel College clubs and organizations. Costumes encouraged!
👉 For more information, email OBC president Alayzha McCray ’27.
WVB vs. Bethany
Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.
Maenpa Court at Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts Bethany in women’s volleyball.
Nursing for a Day
Oct. 24 at 9 a.m.
Thiel campus
Prospective nursing students will explore campus, participate in labs and meet with nursing faculty and students.
Saturday Football Player Visit
Oct. 25 at 9:30 a.m.
Thiel College
Prospective student-athletes are invited to tour campus, meet coaches, and attend the football game.
Eligible participants may receive a $500 visit grant.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
Saturday Visit Day
Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
Thiel College
Prospective students and families are invited for an admissions and campus tour program, concluding with the Tomcat football game.
Eligible participants may receive a $500 visit grant.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
FOOT vs. Case Western Reserve
Oct. 25 at noon
Alumni Stadium
Thiel hosts Case Western Reserve in football.
WSOC vs. Allegheny
Oct. 25 at 5 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Thiel hosts Allegheny in women’s soccer.
MSOC vs. Allegheny
Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Thiel hosts Allegheny in men’s soccer.
Greenville Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Gems
Oct. 26 at 3 p.m.
William A. Passavant Memorial Center
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra opens its 97th Anniversary Season with A Symphonic Thrill Ride: Cavalry Charge, A Singing Contrabassoon and Brahms’ Triumphs.
For more information, email the GSO.
FCA Huddle
Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Room 120, James Pedas Communication Center
Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting featuring games and a short devotional. Open to all students.
DHI Student Pre-Registration for Spring 2026
Oct. 27
Office of the Registrar
Final Day to Withdraw from Classes
Oct. 27
Office of the Registrar
Senior Pre-Registration for Spring 2026
Oct. 28
Office of the Registrar
Greenville Symphony Orchestra Children’s Concert
Oct. 28 at 8:30 a.m.
William A. Passavant Memorial Center
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents its annual Children’s Concert, a special program designed for local students in grades 4–6 to experience the excitement of live symphonic music.
SGA Meeting
Oct. 28 at 11:45 a.m.
Bly Hall, Daniel & Dorothy Spence Academic Center
Biweekly Student Government Association meeting.
Intramural Wednesdays: Flag Football
Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.
Class of 1971 Quad
Students can participate in intramural flag football.
Zumba Class
Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.
73 Clinton St., Greenville
Free Zumba class for students and staff, presented by Deanna Loreno.
Speech-Language Pathology Program Virtual Open House
Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.
Online
Faculty and students will provide an overview of the SLP program in a virtual open house.
OBC Meeting
Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
General meeting for Organization of Black Collegiates members.
Juniors – Pre-Registration for Spring
Opens Oct. 30
Thiel College
Spring 2026 pre-registration opens for juniors.
Majors and Minors Fair
Oct. 30 at 11:30 a.m.
Langenheim Memorial Library
Students can explore academic programs and meet faculty.
Chanticleer: An Orchestra of Voices
Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.
David Johnson Memorial Chapel
Chanticleer will perform as part of the Con Spirito series.
Hallowingo
Oct. 31 at 8 p.m.
Stamm Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
Halloween-themed bingo sponsored for students.
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, Oct. 27, 2025 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.
Sans MOCO Gallery at Fresh Grounds Coffee House is hosting a student-curated print exhibition of pieces from Thiel College’s permanent collection from Oct. 18 to Nov. 21.
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Thiel College will host Nursing for a Day on Friday, Oct. 24, for prospective students to explore the College’s accredited nursing program through a day of interactive experiences, faculty engagement, and hands-on learning in modern facilities.
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Thiel College will field a women’s flag football team in spring 2026, Director of Athletics Isaac Collins announced Tuesday morning.
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Thiel College student Seth Riley ’25 has taken ownership of Reynolds Lanes in Pymatuning Township and was profiled following the transaction in the Greenville, Pa. Record-Argus on Friday, Oct. 10.
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Thiel College served as the host site for Mercer County’s final commissioners’ town hall of 2025. The wide-ranging discussion touched on topics from infrastructure and public safety to job growth and tax reassessment. Commissioners Ann Coleman, Bill Finley and Timothy McGonigle participated in the meeting.
This was the final town hall of the year, but there is still another upcoming county-wide meeting at Thiel. A session focusing on Clean and Green tax relief for agricultural land, will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Sawhill Georgian Room at Thiel’s Howard Miller Student Center.
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.
Campus Store hours
Outside of its regular hours, the Campus Store will also be open during the following times:
HR Notes
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.
Zumba Class
Oct. 15 at 6 p.m.
73 Clinton St., Greenville, Pa.
Free Zumba class for Thiel students and staff, presented by Deanna Loreno.
OBC Meeting
Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
General meeting for the members of the Organization of Black Collegiates. NOTE: The Nov. 5 meeting will be held in Stamm Hall.
Learning Commons Open House
Oct. 16 at 11:30 a.m.
The Learning Commons, Langenheim Memorial Library
Faculty and staff members are invited to meet the Learning Commons team and learn about available academic support resources. Games, giveaways, a prize raffle, and refreshments will be provided.
Kiwanis Club Meeting
Oct. 16 at noon
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Monthly Kiwanis Club meeting. Members only.
MBA Program Instant Decision Information Session
Oct. 16 at noon
VanAken Conference Room, James Pedas Communication Center
The Thiel College MBA Program will host an information session, including the opportunity to receive an admissions decision on the spot. Registration required.
Lantern Tour 2025
Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.
Thiel College
Participants will experience Thiel’s history through stories and legends during an evening campus tour. The event includes a meeting with an admissions counselor, complimentary refreshments, and a campfire with s’mores. All senior students who attend are eligible for a $500 visit grant toward their Fall 2027 account.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
WSOC vs. Washington & Jefferson
Oct. 18 at noon
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Thiel hosts Washington & Jefferson in women’s soccer.
MSOC vs. Washington & Jefferson
Oct. 18 at 2:30 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Thiel hosts Washington & Jefferson in men’s soccer.
Toby Atwood Memorial Run
Oct. 19 at 9 a.m.
Stamm Track & Field Complex
A 5K run/walk in honor of Toby Atwood ’26, hosted by Zeta Tau Alpha.
FCA Huddle
Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Room 120, James Pedas Communication Center
Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting featuring games and a short devotional. Open to all students.
Cat Yoga
Oct. 20 at noon
David Johnson Memorial Chapel
Yoga session with therapy cats, blending wellness and stress relief. Open to all students. Hosted by Adrianna Green ’27, Cody Maxwell ’26, and Emily Ripple ’26, with faculty advisor Associate Professor of Psychology Kristel Gallagher, Ph.D.
Line Dancing
Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.
73 Clinton St., Greenville, Pa.
Free line dancing for Thiel students and staff, presented by Loreno Line Dancing.
Cybersecurity Summit
Oct. 22 at 8 a.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Hosted by the LindenPointe PA Cybersecurity Center in partnership with Thiel College’s Career Development Center. The event features guest speakers and two consecutive panels.
WSOC vs. Westminster
Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Thiel hosts Westminster in women’s soccer.
Twilight & Tickets: Women’s Volleyball 2025
Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.
Thiel College
Evening campus visit with admissions staff followed by complimentary tickets to the Thiel women’s volleyball match against Grove City.
Senior students who attend are eligible for a $500 visit grant toward their Fall 2027 account.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
Zumba Class
Oct. 22 at 6 p.m.
73 Clinton St., Greenville, Pa.
Free Zumba class for Thiel students and staff, presented by Deanna Loreno.
OBC Meeting
Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
General meeting for the members of the Organization of Black Collegiates. NOTE: The Nov. 5 meeting will be held in Stamm Hall.
WVB vs. Grove City
Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.
Maenpa Court at Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts Grove City in women’s volleyball.
MSOC vs. Westminster
Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Thiel hosts Westminster in men’s soccer.
Etiquette Lunch and Learn
Oct. 23 at 11:30 a.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Penn-Northwest Homegrown Initiative/Future Leaders, in collaboration with Thiel College and AVI, will host an etiquette workshop and lunch. Registration required. Students should check their email for registration information.
Kappa Sigma’s 31st Annual See-Saw-A-Thon Begins
Oct. 23 at noon
Lawn in front of the Howard Miller Student Center
Annual fundraiser for veterans by the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Members ride a seesaw for 72 hours consecutively.
Hell’s Kitchen Trip
Oct. 23 at 4 p.m.
KeyBank Theater, Cleveland, Ohio
Thiel students are invited to attend a free trip to see Hell’s Kitchen, a musical featuring the music of Alicia Keys. Transportation and tickets are provided. Limited seating; registration required.
Limited seats available. This program is sponsored by DHI & Theater.
OBC Trunk-or-Treat
Oct. 24 from 5–7 p.m.
Beeghly Gymnasium parking lot
The Organization of Black Collegiates is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat for the community and we’d love your club to be part of the fun!
Here’s how to join in:
👻 Open to all Thiel College clubs and organizations. Costumes encouraged!
👉 RSVP by : October 15
To RSVP or for more information, email OBC president Alayzha McCray ’27.
WVB vs. Bethany
Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.
Maenpa Court at Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts Bethany in women’s volleyball.
Saturday Football Player Visit
Oct. 25 at 9:30 a.m.
Thiel College
Prospective student-athletes are invited to tour campus, meet coaches, and attend the football game.
Eligible participants may receive a $500 visit grant.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
Saturday Visit Day
Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
Thiel College
Prospective students and families are invited for an admissions and campus tour program, concluding with the Tomcat football game.
Eligible participants may receive a $500 visit grant.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission at ext. 2345.
FOOT vs. Case Western Reserve
Oct. 25 at noon
Alumni Stadium
Thiel hosts Case Western Reserve in football.
WSOC vs. Allegheny
Oct. 25 at 5 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Thiel hosts Allegheny in women’s soccer.
MSOC vs. Allegheny
Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Thiel hosts Allegheny in men’s soccer.
Greenville Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Gems
Oct. 26 at 3 p.m.
William A. Passavant Memorial Center
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra opens its 97th Anniversary Season with A Symphonic Thrill Ride: Cavalry Charge, A Singing Contrabassoon and Brahms’ Triumphs.
For more information, email the GSO.
FCA Huddle
Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Room 120, James Pedas Communication Center
Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting featuring games and a short devotional. Open to all students.
DHI Student Pre-Registration for Spring 2026
Oct. 27
Office of the Registrar
Final Day to Withdraw from Classes
Oct. 27
Office of the Registrar
Senior Pre-Registration for Spring 2026
Oct. 28
Office of the Registrar
Greenville Symphony Orchestra Children’s Concert
Oct. 28 at 8:30 a.m.
William A. Passavant Memorial Center
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents its annual Children’s Concert, a special program designed for local students in grades 4–6 to experience the excitement of live symphonic music.
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, Oct. 20, 2025 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.
Internationally recognized Jose Domingo Perez Foundation Chair and Professor of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology Shane Snyder, Ph.D. ’94 will speak on global issues of water quality on Oct. 9.
+ Read the full story in the newsroom
Thiel College nursing students recently attended the 2025 UPMC Hamot Nursing Symposium in Erie, Pa., on September 18. The annual program brings together nurses, advanced practice providers, allied health professionals, nursing faculty, and nursing students to engage with nationally recognized leaders and local experts in health care.
+ Read the full story in the newsroom
On Saturday, Oct. 4, students in Thiel’s Circle-K Club participated in the Kiwanis Club of Greenville’s highway cleanup. Together, they picked up trash along a 2-mile section of Route 358 in Hempfield. Local high school National Honor Society students Peyton Swank and Bella Whiteman also participated. The Kiwanis Club meets monthly in the SGA. Anyone interested in learning more about the group or attending a meeting should contact Professor of Neuroscience Greg Butcher, Ph.D.
Circle K members: Shalondra Santos ’26, Bret Vilage ’27, Max Dombroski ’29, Carson Dombroski ’27, Alexa Beck ’26, Bryanna Mong ’27 and Sarah O’Donnell ’27.
Also in the photo are Thiel College Coordinator for Faith, Spirituality & Service Ian Slippy, Butcher, Bobby Baker ’77, Russell Poe and Daniel Spence.
Campus Store Updates
Graduate regalia announcement
The Office of the Registrar has notified anticipated December 2025 graduates by email with a request for their height and weight in order to place gown orders.
Regalia Information
Undergraduate and graduate students will provide their height and weight during graduation registration for the Campus Store to complete the order.
The Campus Store will notify students by email when regalia is available for purchase, either before Winter Break in December or by late March to mid-April.
Bachelor’s degree regalia includes a cap, gown, and year-dated tassel for $40.50. The hood for bachelor’s degree graduates has been discontinued.
Students may purchase stoles independently or through Jostens for $38: Jostens Website.
Master’s degree regalia includes a cap, gown, year-dated tassel, and hood for $83.
Campus Store hours
Outside of its regular hours, the Campus Store will also be open during the following times:
HR Notes
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.
Equestrian Donut Sale
Oct. 9 at 9 a.m.
Post Office Entrance, Howard Miller Student Center
The Thiel Equestrian Club will host a sale featuring authentic Amish donuts ($2), fry pies ($3), and smoked country meat sticks (2 for $3). Proceeds benefit the Thiel Equestrians.
Common Hour: Dr. Shane Snyder ’94
Oct. 9 at 11:30 a.m.
Stamm Lecture Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
Thiel College alumnus Shane Snyder, Ph.D. ’94, professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, will speak on global issues of water quality, sustainability, micropollutants, and treatment.
Blood Drive
Oct. 9 at 11:30 a.m.
Howard Miller Student Center
The Physician Assistant Program will sponsor a campus blood drive.
Last Day of Classes Before Midterm
Oct. 10
Thiel College
Oct. 10 marks the final day of classes before midterm break.
Athletics – Oct. 10
Fall Open House
Oct. 11 at 9 a.m.
Thiel College
Prospective students and families are invited to a full day of events, including faculty panels, campus tours, admissions presentations, lunch, and complimentary tickets to the Tomcat football game against Geneva.
Saturday Football Player Visit
Oct. 11 at 9:30 a.m.
Thiel College
Prospective student-athletes will tour campus, meet with coaches, learn about scholarships, and enjoy tailgate snacks before the Tomcat football game. Eligible seniors who participate may qualify for a $500 visit grant.
2005 PAC Championship Football Team Meet and Greet
Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.
Alumni Stadium
Members of the 2005 Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championship team and coaching staff will host a reception at Alumni Stadium.
Football vs. Geneva
Oct. 11 at noon
Alumni Stadium
The Tomcats face the Geneva Golden Tornadoes in Alumni Stadium.
Soccer Doubleheader vs. Franciscan
Oct. 11
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Midterm Break
Oct. 11
Thiel College
Midterm break begins. Classes resume Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Midterm Grades Due
Oct. 14
Thiel College
Midterm grades are due by noon.
Classes Resume
Oct. 15
Thiel College
OBC Meeting
Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
General meeting for the Organization of Black Collegiates members.
Learning Commons Open House
Oct. 16 at 11:30 a.m.
Learning Commons, Langenheim Memorial Library
The Learning Commons will welcome students, faculty, and staff for an open house featuring games, refreshments, and giveaways.
MBA Program Instant Decision Information Session
Oct. 16 at noon
VanAken Conference Room, James Pedas Communication Center
Attendees can learn about the MBA program and receive an admissions decision on the spot.
Kiwanis Club Meeting
Oct. 16 at noon
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Monthly meeting of the Kiwanis Club.
Lantern Tour 2025
Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.
Thiel College
Guests will explore Thiel’s campus through legends and stories during an evening lantern tour, concluding with s’mores and refreshments by the fire. Seniors who attend are eligible for a $500 visit grant.
Soccer Doubleheader vs. Washington & Jefferson
Oct. 18
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Toby Atwood Memorial Run
Oct. 19 at 9 a.m.
Stamm Track & Field Complex
Zeta Tau Alpha will host a 5K run/walk in memory of Toby Atwood ’26.
FCA Huddle
Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Room 120, James Pedas Communication Center
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host an evening of fellowship, games, and devotion. All are welcome.
Cybersecurity Summit
Oct. 22 at 8 a.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Hosted by LindenPointe PA Cybersecurity Center and Thiel’s Career Development Center, the summit will feature guest speakers and panel discussions.
WSOC vs. Westminster
Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.
Alumni Stadium
The women’s soccer team hosts the Westminster Titans.
MSOC vs. Westminster
Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Stadium
The men’s soccer team hosts the Westminster Titans.
WVB vs. Westminster
Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.
Maenpa Court at Beeghly Gym
The women’s volleyball team hosts the Westminster Titans.
Twilight & Tickets: Women’s Volleyball
Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.
Prospective students will tour campus and meet with Admissions staff before receiving complimentary tickets to the volleyball match. Seniors who attend are eligible for a $500 visit grant.
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).
Going the Extra Mile
Nominees: Randall Burnett M.A.’22 and Melissa Michael
Nominator: Dominick DiRienzo M.A.’22
Comment: “Kudos to Melissa Michael and Randall Burnett and everyone else who made the Homecoming Kick Off Rally a huge success. They could be given the "Going the Extra Mile" and the "Great Idea" award because it was a great idea that took a lot of extra effort to make happen.”
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, Oct. 13, 2025 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.
Thiel College nursing students recently attended the 2025 UPMC Hamot Nursing Symposium in Erie, Pa., on September 18. The annual program brings together nurses, advanced practice providers, allied health professionals, nursing faculty, and nursing students to engage with nationally recognized leaders and local experts in health care.
+ Read the full story in the newsroom
Hundreds of students and representatives from more than 80 colleges, universities, trade schools, businesses, career centers, and military branches are expected to attend the Mercer County Guidance Counselors Association College Fair from 9–11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, in Thiel College’s Rissell-Beeghly Gymnasia.
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Sara Matczak ’17 was recently appointed to the Thiel College Board of Trustees and will begin her first term in November.
+ Read the full story in the newsroom
Thiel College is making it easier for prospective students to understand and access merit scholarships through a new, streamlined award system launching in the 2026–2027 academic year.
+ Read the full story in the newsroom
G. Leah (Glessner) Dever ’74 H’25, an enduring supporter and abiding asset to Thiel College, has been reappointed to the Board of Trustees and is set to begin her new term in November.
+ Read the full story in the newsroom
The dates for Homecoming 2026 are Sept. 25-27.
Homecoming 2025 a tremendous success
Homecoming 2025, themed “There is No Place Like Homecoming,” was a tremendous success, bringing together alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of the College for a memorable weekend of celebration. Hundreds of photos were captured throughout the events, and additional images will be posted in the coming days.
Members of the campus community are encouraged to check the Flickr gallery regularly for updates.
The Gym parking lot will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 2 for the Mercer County Guidance Counselors College Fair and Career Day. The lot will remain closed for the duration of this event. The Gym Parking Lot will open around noon Thursday.
Students are asked to park at the Passavant Center. Faculty and staff may utilize the parking lots at Greenville Hall, the staff lot behind the football offices, or the Passavant Center.
For more information, contact Tammy Shilling at ext. 2173 or Chief Dennis Bish at ext. 2186.
The Thiel Community came together on Sunday, September 21 at the William A. Passavant Center for a Service of Remembrance to honor the life of Toby Atwood ’26. President Susan Traverso, Ph.D. welcomed those in attendance and shared her own story about Toby. Other personal reflections and memories were shared by professors and students alike, including Atwood’s Zeta Tau Alpha sisters and Thiel Tennis teammates. Toby’s mother, Brandi Atwood, was the final speaker. The Thiel Choir also performed, and a video montage was played. Audra Franley ’17 (former Thiel pastor) concluded with a prayer/benediction. A candlelight procession to the Tomcat Tennis Courts followed where tennis coach Anthony Kobak shared some final thoughts and led a moment of silence.
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.
The Learning Commons and the Accessibility Resource Center provide a variety of academic support services designed to enhance student success. Faculty and staff members play an important role in connecting students with these resources and are encouraged to share the following information with students.
Download a PowerPoint slide that can be dropped in to lecture slides, and/or post to the course Moodle or print and hang in offices and departments spaces. The slide provides information about how students can schedule an appointment in the Learning Commons and the Accessibility Resource Center using the scheduling platform Accudemia.
The campus community is advised to save the date for the Learning Center and Accessibility Resource Center Open House at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 16.
For more information, contact Robin Sakonyi at ext. 2072.
Graduate regalia announcement
The Office of the Registrar has notified anticipated December 2025 graduates by email with a request for their height and weight in order to place gown orders. The deadline to respond is October 1, 2025.
Regalia Information
Undergraduate and graduate students will provide their height and weight during graduation registration for the Campus Store to complete the order.
The Campus Store will notify students by email when regalia is available for purchase, either before Winter Break in December or by late March to mid-April.
Bachelor’s degree regalia includes a cap, gown, and year-dated tassel for $40.50. The hood for bachelor’s degree graduates has been discontinued.
Students may purchase stoles independently or through Jostens for $38: Jostens Website.
Master’s degree regalia includes a cap, gown, year-dated tassel, and hood for $83.
Campus Store hours
Outside of its regular hours, the Campus Store will also be open during the following times:
HR Notes
Thiel College 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.
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.
WSOC vs. Chatham
Oct. 1 at 5 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
The Tomcats host the Chatham Cougars in women’s soccer.
MSOC vs. Chatham
Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
The Tomcats host the Chatham Cougars in men’s soccer.
WVB vs. Hiram
Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.
Maenpa Court at Beeghly Gymnasium
The Tomcats host the Hiram Terriers in women’s volleyball.
Organization of Black Collegiates Meeting
Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
General meeting for OBC members.
Mercer County Guidance Counselors College and Career Fair
Oct. 2 at 9 a.m.
Mercer County High Schools are invited to bring their junior and senior students to the fair, which is also free and open to the public. Representatives will distribute materials and talk with students and other interested members of the community about colleges and career choices.
Common Hour: Fresh Check Day
Oct. 2 at 11:30 a.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
A fun and uplifting event that focuses on the promotion of mental health. Engage with interactive booths, enjoy free food, and enter to win exciting prizes.
WTEN vs. Geneva
Oct. 3 at 3 p.m.
Thiel Tennis Courts
The Tomcats host the Geneva Golden Tornadoes in women’s tennis.
Academy Theatre production The Addams Family
Opens Oct. 3 runs through Oct. 19
Academy Theatre, Meadville, Pa.
The Academy Theatre, Meadville, Pa., is staging The Addams Family. It opens October 3 and runs through October 19, 2025.
Presale tickets are $2 off the door price!
Women’s Lacrosse Prospect Camp
Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.
Alumni Stadium
Prospective student-athletes interested in Thiel College’s lacrosse program are invited to attend the Fall Prospect Camp on Saturday, October 4.
For more information, contact head coach Bill Wightman.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle
Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Room 120, James Pedas Communication Center
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes invites the campus community to join its weekly gatherings, where students come together to glorify God through sports and shared activities. Each huddle includes interactive games and a short devotional or message designed to encourage faith and fellowship.
Participation is open to both athletes and non-athletes alike.
ZTA Pink Week
Oct. 6-10 at 10 a.m.
Lower Level, Howard Miller Student Center
Zeta Tau Alpha will host a Pink Week table to raise awareness and support breast cancer education and research. The event highlights ZTA’s national philanthropic initiative, Think Pink®, which promotes breast cancer awareness and advocacy.
WTEN vs. Ursuline
Oct. 7 at 4 p.m.
Thiel Tennis Courts
Thiel hosts the Ursuline Arrows in women’s tennis.
Organization of Black Collegiates Meeting
Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
General meeting for OBC members.
WVB vs. Allegheny
Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.
Maenpa Court at Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts the Allegheny Gators in women’s volleyball.
Blood Drive
Oct. 9 at 11:30 a.m.
Howard Miller Student Center
Blood drive hosted by the Thiel College Physician Assistant Program.
Common Hour: Shane Snyder, Ph.D. ’94
Oct. 9 at 11:30 a.m.
Stamm Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
Thiel alumnus and internationally recognized Professor Shane Snyder, Ph.D. ’94, of Georgia Institute of Technology will discuss global issues of water quality, sustainability, micropollutants, and treatment.
Last Day of Classes Before Mid-Term
Oct. 10
Thiel College
Final day of classes before midterm break.
WTEN vs. La Roche
Oct. 10 at 4 p.m.
Thiel Tennis Courts
Thiel hosts the La Roche Redhawks in women’s tennis.
WVB vs. Waynesburg
Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.
Maenpa Court at Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets in women’s volleyball.
Fall Open House
Oct. 11 at 9 a.m.
Thiel College
Thiel College will host its Fall Open House, offering prospective students and their families a full day of campus experiences. The event includes opportunities to interact with faculty, staff, and current students, as well as to learn more about the college admissions process and next steps. Guests will enjoy lunch on campus and receive complimentary tickets to cheer on the Tomcats at the afternoon football game.
Agenda
Saturday Football Player Visit
Oct. 11 at 9:30 a.m.
Thiel College Campus
Thiel College will welcome prospective student-athletes and their families for a special Football Visit Day, offering a firsthand look at life as a Tomcat. The program includes an opportunity to meet the football coaching staff, tour campus highlights, and learn about next steps in the college process, including scholarship opportunities. Guests will also enjoy tailgate-style snacks while watching pre-game warmups from the end zone before cheering on the Tomcats at kickoff.
Saturday Visit Agenda
All senior students who register and attend the 9:30 a.m.–noon portion of the event will receive a $500 visit grant toward Thiel College.
2005 Thiel Football PAC Championship Team Meet and Greet
Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.
Alumni Stadium
A Meet and Greet Reception to celebrate the 2005 Thiel football team and coaches. The 2005 team won the Presidents’ Athletic Conference title and won the first playoff football game in school history.
FOOT vs Geneva
Oct. 11 at noon
Alumni Stadium
Thiel hosts the Geneva Golden Tornadoes in football.
WSOC vs. Franciscan
Oct. 11 at 5 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Following the football game, Thiel hosts Franciscan Barons in women’s soccer.
MSOC vs. Franciscan
Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Following the women’s soccer game, Thiel hosts the Franciscan Barons in men’s soccer.
Midterm Break
Oct. 11
Thiel College
Fall 2025 midterm break. Classes resume Wednesday, October 15.
Midterm Grades Due
Oct. 14
Thiel College
Midterm grades due by noon on Tuesday, October 14th.
Classes Resume
Oct. 15
Thiel College
Classes resume.
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, Oct. 6, 2025 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.
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