Student News
Camille Radford ’18 in Thailand with veterinary groups Camille Radford ’18, of Baltimore, spent two weeks in Thailand over the summer caring for elephants and other animals. As part of a veterinary training program, Radford and other volunteers learned about the treatment of dogs, rabbits, cats, water buffalo and elephants. Radford—a biology and English major at Thiel—is a 2013 graduate of Baltimore City College High School. She traveled to Thailand with the Boston-based group Loop Abroad. Their veterinary service program takes college students overseas to learn alongside local veterinarians from two different shelters in Thailand.
Thiel Equestrians hosted their first Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competition The Thiel College Equestrians hosted their first Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competition on Oct. 15 and 16. The event was held at an equine facility in Coolville, Ohio. In accordance with Association rules, Thiel provided horses on which all students competed.
“This event represents a significant step in the evolution of the Thiel College Equestrians,” equine instructor Jenna Malnar said. “Our students have made tremendous commitments to the program, and the opportunity to host an event themselves is a great reward for their efforts.”
Cycling club rides to Maine for brain awareness campaign College resources associated with its Department of Neuroscience. They conducted several service projects at various stops along the way. The group stopped in Canandaigua, N.Y. and—with the help of Rochester, N.Y. resident Joe Nairn ’79—made multiple presentations to children from that area on the importance of exercise for brain health.
Nine members of the Thiel College Cycling Club departed on the 800-mile, 10-day “Brain Campaign 2 Maine” in May. The riders made the trek from Greenville, Pa. to Bowdoin, Maine to raise awareness for the prevalence of neurological disorders and draw attention to Thiel
The trip connected three organizations with Thiel College ties. Bowdoin is the home of FHC, Inc., a neuroscience research and medical device firm that serves as the umbrella corporation for Greenville Neuromodulation Services (GNS) and the nonprofit Greenville Neuromodulation Center (GNC). Neuroscience students at Thiel can conduct research or participate in
internships with the GNS and GNC as a part of their studies. FHC founder and alumnus Fred Haer ’65 and his wife, Jill (Shackett) Haer ’66 received the cyclists at the end of the trip. Students Cody Wagner ’19, Frank Jackson ’18, Hunter Young ’18, Nick McNutt ’17 and Vince Vahaly ’17 made the trip. Alumni Izabella Griffith ’16, Ty Hendzell ’16, Fred Kiser ’66, and Associate Dean of Career Development and trip leader Martin Black were also on the ride. The Thiel College Student Government Association, more than 80 alumni, and many friends and family members of the riders provided funding for the trip.
Recent accounting graduates continue tradition of success Kelsey Schneider ’16, an associate with S.R. Snodgrass, P.C., has passed all four parts of the Certified Fraud Examiner’s Exam. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is the world’s largest anti-fraud organization. The Certified Fraud Examiner credential denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection and deterrence. Jessica (Bittler) Hoffman ’14, senior associate with Arnett Carbis Toothman, and Hillary Hambleton ’14, associate with Clifton Larson Allen, have passed all four parts of the Certified Public Accountant Exam.
James Kara ’08 recently completed a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Ashland University (Ohio). Kara is an auditor with Jack Casinos in Cleveland. He also has been a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) since 2014
Job Offers/Placements among Dec. ’16 and May ’17 accounting graduates: Alyssa (Murphy) Babcock, Campbell & Sherbondy, Greenville, Pa. Brittany Bates, Kreider & Company, LLC, Meadville, Pa. Hailey Becker, Donnelly & Boland, CPAs, Pittsburgh Alyssa Mondl, Baker, Tilly, Pittsburgh Jaclyn Kuzma, Citizens Bank, Pittsburgh Kelly Thompson, Plante Moran, Cleveland Dan Wiegmann, Grossman, Yanak & Ford, LLP, Pittsburgh Trevor Martin, Hill, Barth, and King LLC
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