e) think and act as a free and morally responsible individual; f) realize that with freedom comes responsibility for the moral consequences of decisions and actions, and accept willingly that responsibility. Physical Development—It is the objective of Thiel College that the student will: a) demonstrate awareness that physical well-being is complementary to intellectual and emotional development; b) be able to describe the essentials of the functioning of the human body; c) maintain reasonable personal levels of health, strength and athletic ability; d) develop and practice habits of healthful living.
Alumni Stadium, dedicated on Sept. 29, 2001, is the first-ever on-campus multi-season, multi-sport athletic stadium at Thiel. With seating for 1,400 fans, players and coaches enjoy the natural bowl setting on the south end of campus. A synthetic turf provides for year-round play regardless of weather conditions. A lead gift by Howard ’56 and Kay ’59 Weyers began the campaign, and challenged thousands of alumni, friends and corporations into charitable action. During winter months, the field is covered by the air-supported Rissell-Schreyer Dome.
Religious Awareness and Growth—It is the objective of Thiel College that the student will: a) gain insight into the history and theology of the Judeo-Christian tradition; b) be given opportunity for theological reflection and spiritual growth; c) be encouraged and supported in developing an informed religious faith.
Accreditation Thiel College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and is on the approved list of the American Chemical Society. It is approved by the Pennsylvania Depart ment of Education to prepare ele mentary and secondary teachers.
Campus The 135-acre campus is located on College Heights in Greenville, an attractive community of 6,500 in northwestern Pennsylvania. The Academic Center, dedicated in April 1971, is a five-level educational complex housing 11 classrooms, the 300-seat Bly Lecture Hall, five seminar rooms, 24 laboratories, a computer center, five specialized teaching facilities and 55 faculty offices. The center, which joins the library and science buildings, brings together 14 departments under the same roof. 14
John C. Bane Memorial Residence Hall opened in September 1965 as Orchard Residence Hall and houses 104 students. It was renamed in 1977 in memory of John C. Bane Jr., a long-time trustee and friend of Thiel. Beeghly Gymnasium, named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Beeghly, was completed in September 1966. The 10,000-square-foot addi tion con tains handball and basket ball courts, intercolle giate locker rooms and seating facilities for 1,200 people. Davis Square Apartments, three buildings located on Davis Avenue, provide on-campus apartment housing. With 12 units in each building, each apartment houses two or three students. Greenville Hall, the first building on the campus, was erected in 1872 by the citizens of the community. Major renovation of this structure occurred from 1991 to 1993. Greenville Hall houses classrooms and the faculty offices of the Departments of Communication, English, History and Religion.