Matt Schneider Recognized as Outstanding Senior by Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity

GREENVILLE, PA (03/14/2013)(readMedia)-- Thiel College senior Matt Schneider, a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, was awarded the J. Edward Zollinger Outstanding Senior Award at the Sigma Phi Epsilon Carlson Leadership Academy in February.

As one of the most active leaders in his chapter, Schneider has been a catalyst for change over the past four years. A former vice president of finance, vice president of communications and president, he led the charge for the chapter to use a financial management company and install a standards board. Recently, he stepped into the role of new member coordinator and re-vamped the new member program. A former Interfraternity Council president, he has volunteered with the local YMCA, food bank and senior care center. Schneider is a neuroscience and psychology major (with a minor in philosophy) from Butler, Pa.

The J. Edward Zollinger Outstanding Senior Award is presented each year to one outstanding senior in each district of the fraternity. The district governor makes the selection, based on nominations from the chapters, chapter counselors, and alumni and volunteer corporations. The award is based on outstanding scholastic achievement, campus leadership and community involvement.  District 7 includes Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, Penn State University, Thiel College, Westminster College, West Virginia University and Davis & Elkins College.

About Thiel College

Thiel College is a liberal arts, sciences and professional studies institution located in Greenville, Pa., that provides a great balance of academic challenge, personal and social involvement, and exceptional value to its 1,100 students. For more information about Thiel College, visit www.thiel.edu or call 800-24-THIEL.