Thiel College’s Phi Theta Phi fraternity has raised $20,002.10 to date for the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Free Care Fund through its 57th annual Walk-a-thon, pushing the organization past the $2 million mark in total funds raised since launching the event in 1968.
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The Xi Epsilon chapter of Kappa Sigma recently presented a check for $4,101 to the Reynolds VFW following their 31st annual See-Saw-A-Thon.
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The Rissell-Schreyer Dome at Thiel College is serving as a center of year-round athletic activity this winter, hosting a full slate of camps, clinics, tournaments, team practices and external partnerships throughout December, January and February.
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Thiel College’s most recent Day of Giving generated a record level of support, with 104 donors contributing a total of $38,834.94 to advance student scholarships, academic programs and campus priorities. The College participated as part of the National Day of Giving, which brings together institutions and organizations across the country to encourage philanthropy and community impact.
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In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in January, Thiel College will recognize a group of students, faculty, and staff members of distinction. We are inviting nominations for our community members who have demonstrated a commitment to service and interest in bettering the experience of others.
For more information, contact Coordinator for Faith, Spirituality & Service Ian Slippy at ext. 2130 or Assistant Dean for Student Engagement Than Oo at ext. 2192.
A wide array of festive activities is planned throughout Greenville this month, offering opportunities for families, friends, and neighbors to come together and enjoy the holiday spirit. From parades and free community meals to musical performances and creative gift-giving ideas, there are plenty of ways to celebrate and support local organizations. Highlights include:
Dec. 18–19 – Greenville High School Band Boosters Carol-grams
For a $25 donation, the GHS Brass Carolers will perform a mini-concert at the Greenville-area address of your choice. Proceeds support meals, supplies, and travel expenses for the GHS band—including their spring performance trip to Disney World.
Order forms can be given to Greg Butcher, Ph.D.
Saturday, Dec. 20 – Greenville Symphony Orchestra “Home Alone and Holiday Hits” Concert (3 p.m., Passavant Center)
Tickets are $25 at the door or $20 for adults/$10 for children if purchased in advance.
Tickets can also be purchased by contacting Greg Butcher, Ph.D.
Ten students in the Accounting Information Systems (ACCT 412) passed their QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor Certification Exam (seven-part exam, with an 80%+ pass rate) in early December as part of the course.
Pictured are Back: Ethan Tabaka ’26, Derrik Zappa ’26, Josh Pugh ’26, Olivia Cedar ’27 Front: Natalie Pape ’26, Isabella Good ’26, Kelsey Seddon ’27, Caitlin Allen ’27, Josie Lewis ’26.
Not pictured: Josie Gadsby ’26
HR Notes
Employees should check their email for the paid-day off schedule for 2026 and the upcoming holiday schedule from human resources.
For more information, contact
Last Day for MLK Service Award Submissions
Dec. 19 at 4 p.m.
Online
The final day to submit nominations for the Martin Luther King Jr. Service Awards. The College will recognize students, faculty and staff who demonstrate a commitment to service and improving the lives of others.
For more information, contact Coordinator for Faith, Spirituality & Service Ian Slippy at ext. 2130 or Assistant Dean for Student Engagement Than Oo at ext. 2192.
GSO: Holiday Favorites
Dec. 20 at 3 p.m.
William A. Passavant Memorial Center
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra will present its Holiday Favorites concert. More information is available on the GSO website.
Winter Solstice
Dec. 21
Northern Hemisphere
The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year.
Business Offices Close
Dec. 23 at noon
Thiel College
Holiday closure begins for Thiel College.
Business Offices Open
Jan. 5
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Holiday closure ends for Thiel College.
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. This is the final edition of T-Notes for 2025. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.
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