Student activities director participating in diversity discussion at conference

Posted October 14, 2017Communications and Marketing Department

GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College Director of Student Activities and Involvement Than Oo is part of a panel discussion on “Diversity on Campus” for the College & University Public Relations and Associated Professionals Fall West Workshop on Monday, Oct. 16.

Oo will be joined on the panel by administrators from Duquesne University and Pennsylvania State University New Kensington. The group will discuss working with diverse student populations, using unique perspectives to solve problems and conveying the messages that campuses are a safe place for all students.

As director of student activities and involvement, Oo is responsible for the planning and implementation of a vibrant student activities program. He oversees the Thiel Activities Board and Greek life programs and works with numerous clubs, organizations and student leaders to provide programs and experiences ranging from social activities to community services and other co-curricular opportunities.

Oo has been with Thiel College, a leading liberal arts college in northwest Pennsylvania, since July 2013. He previously worked at Binghamton University in Binghamton, N.Y., where he worked in the Office of Campus Activities as a graduate coordinator and resident director. Oo earned his master’s degree in student affairs administration from Binghamton University and his bachelor’s degree in business administration in hospitality management from the State University of New York, College of Technology at Delhi.

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Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.



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