Students in variety of academic, athletic and co-curricular programs begin returning to Thiel College this week.
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Thiel College Associate Professor of Performing Arts and Chair of the Department of Music and Theatre Pete Rydberg, Ph.D., was recently awarded tenure.
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Thiel College Associate Professor of Psychology Kristel Gallagher, Ph.D., was recently awarded tenure.
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Randy Coxson retired from the Maintenance Department after 28 years of service. A sendoff was held Thursday, Aug. 1 in Weyers Lounge to show his coworkers’ gratitude for hisyears of service to Thiel.
He plans to move south to warmer weather.
The all-campus retreat begins at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 20. A celebratory luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. where faculty and staff will be recognized for 5- and 10-year service anniversaries.
The annual employee, family and retiree picnic will follow from 4–7 p.m. on the campus lawn and Howard Miller Student Center terrace.
The College provides table service, beverages, main entree and side dishes. Guests are asked to bring a dessert to share and lawn chairs and blankets.
RSVP to the Office of Special Events by August 14.
Emily Baker ’22 from nearby Cochranton, Pa. talks about the connection she feels all over campus in this new video.
“It was a very welcoming environment,” Baker said. “Everyone wants you to succeed!”
Throughout the summer, Thiel students and graduates will be the subject of short documentaries about “Why Thiel?”.
Thiel College’s YouTube channel
Thiel College’s Flickr gallery
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).
Office of Communications and Marketing Essentials
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.
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Publishing Schedule
T-Notes is published once every two weeks during the summer. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. The next edition will be out August 21, 2019. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, August 19 to be published in that week’s edition.
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Waldameer Park Discount
Thiel College employees are eligible for a discount at Waldameer and Water World in Erie, Pa.
Sharon Regional save the date
From noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, Sharon Regional is hosting the inaugural Shenango Valley Fitness Fest & Wellness Expo at Buhl Park
For more information about any of these items, contact Lisa DiMuccio-Zgela at 724-983-7474.
Marching Band Move-In
Monday, August 12
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Members of The Thiel Tomcat Marching Pride move into their housing.
For more information, contact Brian Harris at ext. 2282.
Football Move-In
Wednesday, August 14
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Football team moves into their housing.
Fall Sports Move-In
Friday, August 16
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Fall sports team members move into their housing.
Marching Band performs at Kennywood
Sunday, August 18 at 11 a.m.
Kennywood Park, Pittsburgh
The Thiel Tomcat Marching Pride perform and spend the day at Kennywood amusement park!
For more information, contact Brian Harris at ext. 2282.
New Faculty Orientation
Monday, August 19 at 9 a.m.
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New faculty members will be on campus to prepare for the upcoming academic year.
All Campus Retreat
Tuesday, August 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Howard Miller Student Center
Day-long retreat for employees to prepare for the upcoming academic year.
For more information, contact Amy Taczanowsky at ext. 2155.
Faculty and Staff Recognition Luncheon
Tuesday, August 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lutheran Heritage Room, Howard Miller Student Center
Luncheon to celebrate 5- and 10-year work anniversaries for employees.
For more information, contact Amy Taczanowsky at ext. 2155.
Employee Picnic
Tuesday, August 20 at 4 p.m.
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The annual employee, family and retiree picnic on the campus lawn and Howard Miller Student Center terrace.
For more information, contact Monica Adametz at ext. 2240.
First-year Student Move-In
Saturday, August 24 at 9 a.m.
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The full first-year student class arrives and moves into their housing.
Sophomore, Junior & Senior Move-in
Sunday, August 25 at 9 a.m.
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Students arrive on campus. The dining hall opens at 11:15 a.m.
For more information, contact Mike McKinney ’02 at ext. 2600.
Classes Begin
Monday, August 26 at 8 a.m.
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The 2019-2020 academic year begins.
For more information, contact Denise Urey ’00 at ext. 2009.
Community Events
Kiwanis Annual Chicken BBQ
Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Rust Colony Square Pavilion
The annual chicken BBQ to raise money for the Kiwanis Club service projects is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 9. For tickets, contact Mario Marini ’91 on the second floor of Roth Hall or call ext. 2022.
Cost is $10 and includes half a chicken, baked potato, applesauce, roll and beverage.