Thiel Happenings

Drawings and bird sculptures of Mercer, Pa. artists to go on display at Thiel College

The work of Mercer, Pa. pastel and drawing artist Bill Simon and sculpturist Nancy Connelly will be on display at Thiel College’s Weyers-Sampson Gallery from January 17 to February 17.

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Thiel College Psychology Professor wins conference award for classroom and quiz research

Thiel College Assistant Professor of Psychology Kristel M. Gallagher, Ph.D., earned national recognition recently for her classroom-based research.

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Author and subject of Broadway musical to discuss his 9/11 book at Thiel College

“Channel of Peace” author Kevin Tuerff, who has been portrayed on Broadway, written a book about his experiences being stranded following the 9/11 attacks on the U.S. and created a pay-it-forward endeavor that encourages people to do good deeds for strangers on the anniversary of the attacks, will speak at Thiel College at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 in Bly Hall of the Academic Center.

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Mini-retreat focuses on student success, upcoming USDA news

Faculty and staff members gathered Tuesday morning to hear updates from around campus and to discuss ideas focused on student success at Thiel College. Vice President for Enrollment Management Ashley Josay Zullo said she is “cautiously optimistic” about the enrollment figures for the Class of 2023. Executive Director of Communication and Marketing Richard Orr updated the community on branding and identity resources available for the campus community, which included an updated style guide (that information can be found in the Special Notes section). Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Liz Frombgen, Ph.D., discussed the progress being made for the College’s upcoming master’s degree in speech pathology and physician’s assistant master’s program.

Senior Vice President for Finance Bob Schmoll also provided drawings and figures for the USDA loan program the College expects to be approved for this spring. The package could mean as much as $27 million that would be used for upgrades to the Academic Center, Langenheim Memorial Library, The Science Center and a new wellness center. 

Following those presentations, round table discussions were held and shared with the entire group about what makes a good Thiel College student as well as things the College does well to enable student success and areas the College could focus on to improve student outcomes.

Student News

Students, alumni connect in pilot networking seminar

On Jan. 7-8, 14 students returned to campus early for a pilot two-day mini-seminar focused on professional development. Under the auspices of the Alumni Career Engagement Center, the “J-TERM Seminar” offered students a chance to complete their Leadership Practicum while experiencing an off-site etiquette dinner, several hours of learning with alumni mentors, and a networking reception as well as multiple mini-workshops on developing their professional stories, their resumes, and their LinkedIn profiles.

Alumni Mentors included Don Achenbach ’77, John Hauser ’71, Kathleen Patrick ’79, Bob Phillips ’08, Joe Pouliot ’17, Walter Rosado ’07, Damen Taylor ’95 and Eric Zgodzinski ’91. ACE Fellows Andrew Giesey ’20, Tim Jackson ’19 and Jess Peters ’21 assisted.

Participants were largely first- and second-year students. They were Willie Beverly ’22 (business), Jackie Galford ’21 (biology), Kaylee Guy ’22 (biology), Alyssa Jordon ’22 (environmental science), Mark Kopinski ’20 (biology), Teddy Kunkel ’22 (general studies), Charlie Lichtenwalter ’21 (business), Shyloh McTighe ’22 (biology), Zeth Palmer ’22 (biology), Nikki Pereksta ’22 (chemistry), Annie Pirkle ’22 (criminal justice studies), Hannah Uschock ’22 (political science), Samantha Walker ’21 (English) and Jake Zylka ’22 (business).

Student teachers prepare for semester in area schools

Thiel College education majors were prepped Wednesday morning for their upcoming semester as student-teachers in area classrooms. Pictured first row, R-L: Alyssa Wilburn ’19  (Thiel College Pre-K Counts), Megan Lee ’19 (Sharpsville Elementary, fourth and sixth grades), Annika Schul ’19 (Hermitage, fourth grade), Isabella Bungo ’19 (Greenville, 11th, 10th and seventh grades); second row: Jessica Kelley ’19 (Greenville, second and third grades), Macy Jordan ’19 (Hermitage, fourth and fifth grades), Jessica Vormelker ’19 (Greenville, fifth, sixth and second grades), Madison Fullmer ’19  (Greenville, second grade); third row: Nicholas Watson ’19 (Greenville, fourth grade); Justin Walter ’19 (Sharpsville, fourth and sixth grades), Peyton Allen ’19 (Hermitage, fourth and fifth grades), Colton McWright (Hermitage, fourth and second grades). 

New student orientations held prior to start of semester

Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Anthony E. Jones met with international students Tuesday before the start of the semester to discuss the resources available to help international students connect to the Thiel College community and succeed.

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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).

• To nominate a fellow employee, visit the Campus Resources link on the Thiel Hub.

Publishing Schedule

T-Notes is published weekly. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. The next edition will be out Jan. 16, 2019. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, Jan. 14 to be published in that week’s edition.

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