Heavy equipment began moving earth Wednesday at Thiel College as construction officially began on the 40,000-square-foot Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center, a $10 million project that will expand athletic, fitness and recreational opportunities for students and the surrounding community.
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Qualified students can earn a bachelor’s degree in biology from Thiel College and advance into medical school in just two years through a new partnership with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Thiel College graduate and sixth-generation maple farmer Nate Bissell ’02, owner of Bissell Maple Farm in Jefferson, Ohio, will receive the College’s Haller Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
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Nearly one in 10 Thiel College students began their college education elsewhere, underscoring the important role transfer students play in the campus community as the College celebrates National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 19–23.
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Thirty-six Thiel College education students gained valuable insights into addressing student mental health challenges during a regional workshop that brought together educators, counselors and behavioral health professionals to explore strategies for supporting students and families.
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Thiel College head wrestling coach Craig Thurber and former Tomcat wrestler Paul Scriven ’98 have been selected for induction into the Mercer County Hall of Fame's Class of 2027.
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Thiel College faculty and staff are invited to participate in four virtual BoodleBox training sessions led by HumanWise Learning this fall. The sessions will explore practical ways to use artificial intelligence in teaching, administrative workflows and everyday tasks.
All sessions will be held via Zoom. Recordings and accompanying materials will be available for those unable to attend live. Each training is linked to its Zoom meeting.
Sessions include hands-on opportunities to develop AI skills, streamline workflows, build custom bots and explore AI-supported teaching strategies.
For more information, contact David Buck, Ph.D.
Last week, the entrepreneurship class heard from Fontineese Green, an entrepreneur, realtor, and community leader from Hermitage, Pa. Green shared her inspiring journey from entering the real estate field with no prior experience to becoming President of the Mercer County Association of Realtors. She also discussed her work as the founder of a commercial cleaning business and a coaching business dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurs.
Key Student Takeaways
Dinner Dishing
Do you have students who would benefit from honing their studying skills, taking better notes, or learning some helpful test-taking tips? Introducing Peer Learning Skills Workshops, new this semester from the Learning Commons. Students can sign up at the link on the graphic, or you can refer students on our referral form. Please note in the form that they would benefit from Peer Learning Skills coaching.
HR Notes
Thiel College says farewell to:
Representatives to discuss benefit updates and enhancements to 2027 medical coverage
For all full-time, benefit-eligible employees representatives from CBIZ will be on campus provide updates and enhancements to our 2027 medical coverage.
These town hall meetings will be interactive and allow time for questions. There is no need to sign up, but please join us for one of the sessions below in Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center:
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.
Haller Enterprise Institute's Entrepreneur of the Year Dinner
Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Annual banquet organized by the Haller Enterprise Institute to recognize our Entrepreneur of the Year Award winner and Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award winners.
Brewed Theology
Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
Brewed Theology is a Biweekly gathering of people interested in exploring the place where faith and life intersect.
OBC Meeting
Oct. 21 at 8 p.m.
Stamm Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
Organization of Black Collegians general meeting. All students are welcome.
SGA Meeting
Oct. 22 at 2 p.m.
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Regularly scheduled Student Government Association meeting.
MTEN vs. Alfred University
Oct. 23 at 3 p.m.
Thiel Tennis Courts
Thiel hosts Alfred University in men’s tennis.
OBC Trunk or Treat
Oct. 23 at 5 p.m.
TBD
Organization of Black Collegians is hosting their annual trunk or treat
Creative Writing Club
Oct. 23 at 6 p.m.
Greenville Hall, Room 101
Creative Writing Club is scheduled for the campus community.
Saturday Visit & Transfer Visit Day
Oct. 24 at 11 a.m.
Thiel College Campus
Saturday Visit & Transfer Visit Day is scheduled for the campus community.
FOOT vs. Washington & Jefferson
Oct. 24 at 1 p.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
Thiel hosts Washington & Jefferson in football. Tomcats vs. Presidents history.
Western Pa. Warhawks Football
Oct. 25 at 9 a.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
First workout date for the Western Pa. GEFA Football Webpage. Pa. Warhawks Facebook Page.
ZTA Toby Atwood 5K
Oct. 25 at 9 a.m.
Stamm Track and Field Complex
Raising funds for breast cancer education, awareness, and research while supporting our philanthropy and honoring our beloved sister, Toby Atwood. Click here for details and signup.
DHI Students - Pre-Registration for Spring
Oct. 26
Thiel College
Pre-Registration for Spring 2027 opens for DHI Students.
Seniors - Pre-Registration for Spring
Oct. 27
Thiel College
Pre-Registration for Spring 2027 opens for Seniors.
Final Day to Withdraw
Oct. 28
Thiel College
Final day to withdraw from a course with a grade of "W".
WSOC vs. Saint Vincent
Oct. 28 at 5 p.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
Thiel hosts Saint Vincent in women’s soccer.
MSOC vs. Saint Vincent
Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
Thiel hosts Saint Vincent in men’s soccer.
OBC Meeting
Oct. 28 at 8 p.m.
Stamm Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
Organization of Black Collegians general meeting. All students are welcome.
Juniors - Pre-Registration for Spring
Oct. 29
Thiel College
Pre-Registration for Spring 2027 opens for Juniors.
SGA Meeting
Oct. 29 at 2 p.m.
Sawhill Georgian Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Student Government Meeting. SGA Webpage.
Annual Endowed Scholarship Recognition
Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Invitation-only event for scholarship recipients to meet donors who support their scholarships.
WVB vs. Washington & Jefferson
Oct. 31 at 1 p.m.
Maenpa Court, Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts Washington & Jefferson in women’s volleyball.
Greenville Halloween Parade
Oct. 31 at 2 p.m.
Greenville, Pa.
Participants will start from Riverside Park then travel up Race Street to Water Street entrance; turn left onto Main Street and proceed to Louisa Avenue where the parade ends. Greenville Chamber of Commerce Webpage for Event.
Sophomores - Pre-Registration for Spring
Nov. 2
Thiel College
Pre-Registration for Spring 2027 opens for Sophomores.
All Students - Pre-Registration for Spring
Nov. 4
Thiel College
Pre-Registration for Spring 2027 opens for First Year and all other students.
Brewed Theology
Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Weyers Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center
Brewed Theology is a Biweekly gathering of people interested in exploring the place where faith and life intersect.
WVB vs Allegheny College
Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.
Maenpa Court, Beeghly Gymnasium
Thiel hosts Allegheny College in women’s volleyball.
OBC Meeting
Nov. 4 at 8 p.m.
Stamm Hall, James Pedas Communication Center
Organization of Black Collegians general meeting. All students are welcome.
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.
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 Oct. 26, 2026 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.
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