Thiel College and Carnegie Science Center welcome elementary students in recognition of Earth Day

GREENVILLE, Pa. - April 9, 2019 - PRLog -- Thiel College students and faculty members will join presenters from the Carnegie Science Center's Science on the Road exhibits as the College hosts students from Greenville-area elementary schools on April 9 as part of the recognition for Earth Day.

Events begin at 9:30 a.m. and will continue until 1 p.m. Events will take place in the Rissell-Beeghly Gymnasium, the Haer Family Science and Arts Connector and the Thiel College Greenhouse. Students from Greenville, Reynolds and St. Michael's elementary schools will be on campus to learn about wildlife water rescue and tour the Thiel College (https://www.thiel.edu/) greenhouse. Students will also experience the Carnegie Science Center's traveling Earth balloon, moss Earth and planetarium displays. The students will make birdfeeders and create Earth-friendly art.

About Thiel College

Thiel College (https://www.thiel.edu/) is a private liberal arts institution founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 25 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio to more than 900 students. A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2016 and remains committed to combining tradition with innovation.

The campus will also recognize Earth Day with a tree planting and dedication ceremony later this month.

In its 21st year, the Global Institute of Thiel College, in partnership with the Office of Student Life, sponsors activities at Thiel College in recognition of Earth Day.