GREENVILLE, Pa.—Professor of Biology and Department of Biology Chair Michael Balas, Ph.D. and his wife, Heather (Achenbach) ’01, were featured in a front-page story in Friday’s Greenville Record-Argus for their work in The Greenville Area Community Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play.”
Heather Balas directs the production and Michael Balas is one of the performers.
The performance is at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Greenville Knights of Columbus, 170 Clarksville St, Greenville, PA 16125.
The performance is free, but attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items; new, unwrapped toys; or monetary donations to be donated to the Greenville Salvation Army.
About Thiel College
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.