Thiel College conservation biology and environmental science double major Alana Rudolf ’27 was one of four undergraduate students selected for a fully funded international research experience that took her from Virginia Tech to the Austrian Alps this summer to study bacteria that can help water freeze.
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Thiel College Professor of Environmental Science Anna Reinsel, Ph.D. ’06 has been appointed the College’s first William S. Dietrich II Professor, a new faculty professorship, established through the support of the Dietrich Foundation.
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Filmmakers behind the locally produced film “Mister X” will visit Thiel College at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, for a panel discussion about filmmaking, art and the movie that gave Thiel students and alumni opportunities to work alongside members of the film crew.
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Thiel College students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in “God’s work. Our hands” Sunday on Sept. 13, an annual day of service organized by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Volunteers can choose from three service projects: painting the exterior of the Good Shepherd Center food pantry beginning at 11 a.m.; sorting donated clothing and preparing fall and winter items at the Good Shepherd Center thrift store beginning at 11 a.m.; or singing for residents at St. Paul Homes beginning at 1 p.m. Each project is expected to take less than two hours.
The Good Shepherd Center projects are within walking distance of campus, and transportation can be provided for any of the projects if needed.
Employees interested in participating can sign up outside the office of Ian Slippy in the Howard Miller Student Center.
For more information, contact Slippy or Campus Pastor Brenda Martin.
Campus Ministries and Catholic Campus Ministries are introducing Brewed Theology this fall, a new biweekly gathering that gives students, faculty and staff an opportunity to explore the places where life and faith intersect.
The informal discussions will tackle topics ranging from building community and using humor to navigating difficult conversations, mental health and vocation. Participants of all faith backgrounds and levels of religious experience are welcome. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
Brewed Theology will meet every other Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Weyers Lounge in the Howard Miller Student Center. The fall schedule includes:
The first gathering is Sept. 9.
For more information, contact Slippy or Campus Pastor Brenda Martin.
Thiel College faculty and staff who have not yet activated their BoodleBox accounts are encouraged to get started with the College’s new secure AI workspace.
Employees should look for an invitation sent directly from BoodleBox on Aug. 20 and use the link to sign in with their Thiel single sign-on credentials. First-time users should select the Thiel College Team and then choose the appropriate user type: “Post Secondary Faculty and Staff” for faculty members or “Workforce” for staff members. Employees who cannot locate their invitation can request that it be resent.
Additional training is available through the BoodleBox Cohort Learning Program. The next three-week series begins Wednesday, Sept. 9, with sessions from 2–3 p.m. Wednesdays. Topics include BoodleBox fundamentals, building custom bots for workflows and courses, and developing AI-integrated assignments. New cohorts will begin every four weeks throughout the year.
Employees can register for the Cohort Learning Program online.
Thiel College Cheer welcomes Greenville Elementary back on their first day of school.
The Thiel College theater program has announced its 2026–27 season, featuring the comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” this fall and the musical “Little Shop of Horrors” in the spring.
"The Play That Goes Wrong," by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields and Jonathan Sayer, will be performed Nov. 13–15 and Nov. 20–21. The theater program is also seeking a metal fabricator with aluminum welding experience to assist with construction of a collapsing platform for the production. Anyone interested in helping or who knows a potential volunteer should contact Professor of Performing Arts J.K. Rogers, Ph.D.
The spring production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” with music by Alan Menken and book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, will be directed by Stephanie Chavara, MFA, with music direction by Matthew White. Performances are scheduled for April 9–11 and April 16–17, 2027. Auditions are expected to be held in November, and musicians are needed for the production. Any musicians interested in participating are encouraged to contact Rogers.
The fall theater schedule also includes a Dietrich Honors Institute/Theatre trip to see “Death Becomes Her” on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the KeyBank State Theatre in Cleveland. Watch for an email with information about signing up for the trip.
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
Nominee: Diana Mazur
Nominator: Sheila Nowinski, Ph.D.
Comment: “Diana went above and beyond helping Academic Affairs with the start of the new academic year. Thanks for your diligence and patience!”
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.
The updates can include 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 Sept. 8, 2026 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.
HR Notes
Reminder: Complete required Vector Solutions training
Thiel College employees who have not yet completed their assigned Vector Solutions training are reminded to log in and complete their required courses by their assigned deadlines.
Training requirements and due dates may vary by employee. Faculty and staff should check their email for messages from Vector Solutions for information about assigned courses, deadlines and instructions for accessing the training site.
Employees who still have outstanding training are encouraged to complete it as soon as possible and before the deadlines listed in their individual accounts.
Retirement Planning Appointments Available
Thiel College's independent retirement plan advisor, Sierra Christian of Henderson Brothers Financial Partners, is available for virtual meetings throughout the month. Employees can schedule a 15- or 30-minute appointment to discuss retirement planning, investment options, retirement income strategies, market updates, outside investment reviews, insurance needs, or comprehensive financial planning.
Campus Wellness
Noon Hoops open to faculty and staff
Faculty and staff are invited to play noon basketball from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on the Maenpa Court. All skill and ability levels are welcome. Come get some exercise, have some fun and join colleagues for a pickup game.
For more information, contact Dominick DiRienzo M.A.’22.
WSOC vs. La Roche University
Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Stadium
The Thiel College women’s soccer team hosts the La Roche University Redhawks under the lights.
Common Hour: Student Activities Fair
Sept. 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Greenville Hall
Meet representatives from Thiel’s clubs, fraternities and sororities and learn how to get involved; SEMS and Honors students may sign in at the event tent for class requirements. Rain location is the HMSC Lutheran Heritage Room.
SGA Meeting
Sept. 3 at 2 p.m.
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Students are invited to attend a Student Government Association meeting.
MSOC vs. Pitt-Greensburg
Sept. 5 at 11 a.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
The Thiel College men’s soccer team hosts the Pitt-Greensburg Bobcats at Alumni Stadium.
WSOC vs. Alfred State
Sept. 5 at 1:30 p.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
The Thiel College women’s soccer team hosts the Alfred State Pioneers at Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium.
Men’s Lacrosse Prospect Day
Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
Prospective student-athletes graduating high school from 2027–30 are invited to the men’s lacrosse Prospect Day; registration is $60.
Labor Day – No Classes
Sept. 7
Thiel College
Thiel College will observe Labor Day with no classes.
Brewed Theology
Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Weyers Lounge
Brewed Theology brings together members of the campus community for conversation about the intersection of faith and everyday life.
WSOC vs. Pitt-Bradford
Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
The Thiel College women’s soccer team hosts the Pitt-Bradford Panthers under the lights.
Common Hour: “Mister X” Panel
Sept. 10 at 11:30 a.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Members of the Thiel community involved with the locally produced movie “Mister X” will participate in a question-and-answer panel about the film and its Greenville connections.
SGA Meeting
Sept. 10 at 2 p.m.
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Students are invited to attend a Student Government Association meeting.
Craft Night with the Greeks
Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Students are invited to a craft night with Thiel’s fraternities and sororities.
MSOC vs. Baldwin Wallace
Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
The Thiel College men’s soccer team hosts the Baldwin Wallace University Yellow Jackets at Alumni Stadium.
Family Day 2026
Sept. 12
Thiel College
Thiel College welcomes students and their families for a day of activities, food, football and entertainment, with events scheduled throughout the day.
Football vs. Adrian College
Sept. 12 at 1 p.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
The Thiel College football team hosts the Adrian College Bulldogs in the Tomcats’ home opener.
Women’s Golf – Thiel Invitational
Sept. 12 at 1 p.m.
Avalon at Buhl Park, Hermitage, Pa.
The Thiel College women’s golf team hosts the Thiel Invitational at Avalon at Buhl Park; admission is free.
Xtravaganza at Reynolds
Sept. 12 at 4 p.m.
Reynolds Drive-In, Transfer, Pa.
Celebrate locally produced filmmaking with an afternoon and evening featuring “Mister X,” a question-and-answer session and an additional film screening.
WSOC vs. Hilbert College
Sept. 12 at 4:30 p.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
The Thiel College women’s soccer team hosts the Hilbert College Hawks following the afternoon football game.
MSOC vs. Hilbert College
Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
The Thiel College men’s soccer team hosts the Hilbert College Hawks to close out a full day of athletics at Alumni Stadium.
WTEN vs. Fredonia
Sept. 14 at 3 p.m.
Thiel Tennis Courts
The Thiel College women’s tennis team hosts the Fredonia State Blue Devils.
Last Day to Drop – No Transcript Record
Sept. 15
Registrar
Students may drop a course through Sept. 15 without a “W” appearing on their academic transcript; courses dropped after this date will be recorded with a “W.”
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