“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Psalm 46:10

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President’s “Open Door” Day has been postponed to Oct. 17

The “Open Door” day scheduled for Friday, Sept. 30 has been postponed to Monday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. – noon, to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. “Open Door” is an opportunity for you to speak with the President in her office on the second floor of Old Main. Room 206 will have a sign-in sheet on Oct. 17. Please call the president’s office at ext. 2820 if you have any questions.

New change for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Have you heard about the new change for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? For the 2017-2018 school year, students can file the FAFSA as early as Oct. 1. They no longer have to wait until Jan. 1, 2017. As an employee of Messiah College, this may not directly impact you, but we want to let you know what is happening so that you will be aware of the changes if you have the opportunity to discuss this with your students or their parents. More information about this change and what it means for Messiah College students can be found on our Early FAFSA/Prior Year webpage. If you have any questions about this change, please don’t hesitate to contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@messiah.edu.

CIEE Shanghai representative to visit campus

On Oct. 17, Allison Moroney, a representative of CIEE Shanghai will be on campus to introduce students to opportunities to study in China. If you are interested in meeting with her to learn more about the program or in having her speak briefly to your class(es), please contact Wendy Lippert in the Intercultural Office at ext. 6089 or wlippert@messiah.edu. Also, please feel free to share with your students that the Allison will host an information table in Eisenhower Commons on that day and will be hosting the following information session:

October 17, 4 p.m., Larsen 237 (General Information Session)

To learn more about this program, visit http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/2414/ciee_china.

Messiah College Press and Postal Services announce new partnership with PrintReleaf

Beginning Oct.1, a new software program will be calculating how many sheets of paper students and employees use each day on Messiah owned copiers and printers. This information will then be used to certifiably reforest Messiah College’s paper consumption. New trees will be planted equivalent to our paper use at reforestation projects across the globe. Look for the PrintReleaf stickers on every machine and be sure to watch the 2-minute video showing you how this program works at www.printreleaf.com. Look for future e-mails and visit the College Press web and social media pages to learn more. Or, come see us at Sustain-a-fest on Oct. 7 where we will also be sharing information about our FSC certification and “close the loop” program.

Fall break reminder

To All Employees:

This is a reminder to all employees that fall break for students begins Thursday, Oct. 20 and continues through Sunday, Oct. 23. As noted on the Office of Human Resources and Compliance holiday schedule, the fall break holiday for employees will occur on either Thursday, Oct. 20 or Friday, Oct. 21 (http://www.messiah.edu/info/20590/benefits/1014/holiday_schedule

Employees who are eligible for other paid holidays, as outlined in section 3.14 (Paid Holidays) of the Employee Policy and Procedure Manual are eligible for the fall break holiday if it occurs during the employee’s regularly-scheduled assignment.  http://www.messiah.edu/download/downloads/id/1307/Section_3_Benefits.pdf

Time off must be coordinated through an employee’s supervisor to assure offices remain open during both of these days. Every attempt should be made to provide the holiday to eligible employees on one of the two approved days. In the event that coverage for special events or projects does not allow an employee to have time off on one of the two approved days, any exception must be approved by the supervisor and the time off must be used within the pay period that includes the fall break holiday.

Attention Mac users

OS X 10.12 (Sierra) has been released. As with any new operating system there are always bugs discovered the first several weeks and even months after its release. Therefore, ITS is requesting all staff who have been assigned a Mac computer NOT attempt to upgrade to version 10.12 as it may be several months until we have a good handle on issues that may exist in our environment and how to resolve them.

ITS announces administrative assistant

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Diane Hunsinger as the administrative assistant to Information Technology Services. Diane will provide administrative support to the vice president and to the directors in addition to continuing some of her previous duties of supporting Faltron test scoring and copyright as well as managing the Hoffman drop-offs with College Press and Disability Services. Please congratulate Diane on her new role.

Grandparents Day 2016

Thursday, Oct. 6 will mark our eighth annual Grandparents Day. The purpose of this wonderful event is to allow the grandparent(s) and/or elderly mentors of current students the opportunity to experience firsthand what it is like to attend Messiah College and to become familiar with our campus and all it has to offer. Please be sure to warmly welcome our grandparents when you see them on campus. Any questions about this event can be directed to Yonette Schneider, special events and donor stewardship coordinator, at YSchneid@messiah.edu.

ITS announcement

ITS would like to announce that they now have a limited number of Card Readers in the loaner pool for events other than chapel.  To schedule, please complete the request form found on the ITS web page by clicking on Employees on the left side and then the ID Reader Loaner Request under OnlineForms. Please contact the HelpDesk at ext. 4444 with questions.

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For sale:

Ikea Sniglar crib (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50248541/): Excellent condition; converts to toddler bed. Can include foam mattress and two fitted sheets (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80152872/). $60 Geox toddler girl winter boots size 7 (Pictures: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lb6abowz10rovi6/2016-09-26%2014.46.52.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/6sgmide1up2xwze/2016-09-26%2014.47.15.jpg?dl=0). $15 Bibs: range of coverage; used, but good condition; 22 in total: $10 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/iwq1ps5yvptsv4w/2016-09-27%2011.14.54.jpg?dl=0). Ergo baby carrier with infant insert: excellent condition; black: $40 https://www.dropbox.com/s/b91vhmdb9r1h2pa/2016-09-27%2011.10.42.jpg?dl=0). Toddler girl raincoat: Carter’s; excellent condition; 12 months (but fits 9-18 months): $10 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/468ehoprz4hm3dg/2016-09-27%2011.10.17.jpg?dl=0)

Contact Nathan Skulstand at nskulstad@messiah.edu.

Moving sale. We are having a moving sale and need to get rid of these final items. If you want more details on any of these items, or would like to see them, please let me know. Prices are negotiable Pool Table $275 (new 399-599) Nordic Track $100 Solid Oak Book Shelf and Cabinet $350 Snow Blower $450 1 season New $775 Billy Goat $350 Riding Zero Turn Lawn and Garden Tractor $1,800 1 Season, New $3750 Fridge $150 Chest Freezer $150 Garage Work Bench (not the supplies on it) $150. Contact Sally Richardson at srichardson@messiah.edu.

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OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Harvest happening at Grantham Church

The Arts Hub event series hosted by Grantham Church is having an outdoor fall festival called “Harvest Happening” on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. Everyone is invited for dinner, games for kids and adults, and live musical entertainment. Featured guests this year are The Eric Byrd Trio, led by Messiah College adjunct music professor Eric Byrd. The evening will start with dinner and musical performance followed by games, dessert and campfire songs. Join us for this free event! For more information contact Doug Curry at dcurry1@messiah.edu.

Philippine Madrigal Singers in concert

On Oct. 11, the Northern York Choral Program and Music Boosters will be hosting a concert by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, fondly known as MADZ. This prestigious choir has recently won the top prize at the International Choral Competition. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the Northern York High School auditorium in Dillsburg. Tickets are $10, general admission. For more information, contact Roseann Sachs at rsachs@messiah.edu.

The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.”

Jeremiah 31:3

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President’s “Open Door” Day has been postponed to Oct. 17

The “Open Door” Day scheduled for Friday, Sept. 30 has been postponed to Monday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. – noon, to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. “Open Door” is an opportunity for you to speak with the President in her office on the second floor of Old Main. Room 206 will have a sign-in sheet on Oct. 17. Please call the president’s office at ext. 2820 if you have any questions.

New change for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Have you heard about the new change for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? For the 2017-2018 school year, students can file the FAFSA as early as Oct. 1. They no longer have to wait until Jan. 1, 2017. As an employee of Messiah College, this may not directly impact you, but we want to let you know what is happening so that you will be aware of the changes if you have the opportunity to discuss this with your students or their parents. More information about this change and what it means for Messiah College students can be found on our Early FAFSA/Prior Year webpage. If you have any questions about this change, please don’t hesitate to contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@messiah.edu.

Advise a fall beak service trip

The Agapé Center would like to offer the opportunity for employees to participate in and advise a student service trip over fall break. Through service with diverse communities, we hope students will experience enriching and challenging growth which will help to foster learning of oneself, of the needs of others, and of the role that service plays in society through a lens of Christian faith. Advisors serve alongside students, assist student leaders in facilitation of reflection and devotions, and assist in any problem-solving that may arise. All costs are covered for advisors. Fall break service trips will take place Thursday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Oct. 23. Our partnering organizations include: Catholic Charities (Baltimore, Md.), Priority 1 Ministries (Bronx, N.Y.), AROMA Cumberland Pointe (Mechanicsburg, Pa.) and the Children’s Bible Fellowship of New York (Carmel, N.Y.). We are currently looking for an advisor who may be interested in specifically serving with the Children’s Bible Fellowship of New York, which is described below. If you’re interested in serving as an advisor or have additional questions, please contact Shardé Hardy at shardy@messiah.edu by Friday, Sept. 23. Thank you for considering!

Children’s Bible Fellowship of New York (Carmel, N.Y.)—For nearly 75 years, CBFNY has worked with inner city at-risk youth and children with disabilities through summer camp programs consisting of a variety of activities. Our students will participate in discipleship ministries—similar to vacation Bible school—working with youth populations. Furthermore, students will receive an in-depth orientation that includes team-building and population-specific training. http://www.cbfny.org/

Ross Douthat, noted New York Times Columnist, to speak on campus

On Tuesday evening Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Ross Douthat, New York Times columnist and author, will speak in Parmer Hall on the topic, “Christian Citizens in a Post-Christian Republic.” This event, sponsored by the College Honors Program, College Ministries and the Messiah College Office of the President, is free and open to the public. No ticket required. Contact Dean Curry (dcurry@messiah.edu) with any questions.

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Policy for uncovered windows

College Council passed the following policy on Sept. 8, 2016. Based upon expressed concern from our insurance company, the Department of Safety and employees, the College is implementing a policy that requires all employees to avoid covering windows on doors.

Policy: For safety, security and professional liability purposes, all office and workspace door windows must be kept clear, fully accessible and free of any covering. The only offices that may have their door windows covered are the following confidential offices:

1. Counseling offices in the Counseling Center, located in the Engle Health Center
2. Health rooms in the Engle Health Center
3. The College Pastor in the College Ministries Office
4. The employee meeting space in the Office of Human Resources

Covering a door window may reduce or eliminate an employee’s access to professional liability coverage provided by the College’s insurance policy.

Practice: If the window on the door of the office or area to which you have been assigned is covered, and the covering was not installed nor approved by the College, please fully remove all covering and maintain the area accordingly. Department of Safety and Facility Maintenance staff will periodically check all office door windows. Any violations of this policy will be reported to the Office of Human Resources and Compliance and the window coverings will be removed. If you supervise students, please provide them with guidance on complying with this policy. Questions or concerns should be directed to the director of safety and administrative services (lmaynard@messiah.edu) and/or the vice president for human resources and compliance (acoffey@messiah.edu).

Rationale: Windows on doors have been identified as a safety best practice and prudent course of action for all professionals who meet individually with students. Likewise, in the event of a building evacuation, windows on doors allow the Department of Safety to more quickly assess occupancy. The College has been working steadily to install windows on doors throughout campus. Covering the window obviously negates the safety features of having a window. Our insurance broker has expressed concern that we do not have a policy prohibiting covered door windows and has noted that a significant number of employees do, in fact, cover the windows on their doors. The insurance company has clearly expressed that they reserve the right to limit professional liability coverage for employees who cover door windows. Please see the frequently asked questions here.

Ravi Scott Jain’s lecture “From Wonder to Wisdom” September 2

The picture of contemporary science is dominated by the imaginary of classical physics which envisions a law-governed universe in which passive particles bounce around impacting one another. But this picture of mechanistic atomism has two big problems.

1. It is and always has been on a crash course with the humanities through its diminution of qualities to secondary status.
2. Astonishingly modern physics no longer holds to this classical imaginary and so this collision between natural science and the humanities is not a necessary one. Surprisingly, recovering natural science as part of the traditional liberal arts curriculum offers a picture of reality which more easily comports both with contemporary scientific inquiry as well as theology and the humanities.

Ravi Scott Jain will explore how the traditional categories of natural philosophy and the common arts (think technology) better situate our natural scientific endeavors on the arc from wonder to wisdom, may culminate in worship, and do not sacrifice the ability to do work.

Here is his bio: Ravi Jain graduated from Davidson College with a BA and interests in physics, ancient Greek, and international political economy. He worked at various churches, received an M.A. from Reformed Theological Seminary, and later earned a Graduate Certificate in Mathematics from the University of Central Florida. He began teaching calculus and physics at the Geneva Classical Christian School in 2003 where he has developed an integrated double period class called “The Scientific Revolution.” In this class the students read primary sources like Galileo and Newton in order to recapitulate the narrative of discovery while preserving the mathematical and scientific rigor expected of a college level treatment. During his tenure there he coauthored “The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Christian Classical Education.” He has given over 50 talks and workshops throughout the country and overseas on topics related to education, mathematics, and science. He will give the talk and then we will discuss. Pizza will be served. (first come, first served for the pizza.) It is a regular meeting of the philosophy club. No tickets are needed. Anyone is welcome.

Veritas study abroad director to visit campus

On Oct. 12, Veritas Christian Study Abroad Director Charlie Harrisberger will be on campus to introduce students to opportunities to study with Veritas programs in Chile and France. If you are interested in meeting with him to learn more about the programs or in having him speak briefly to your class(es), please contact Wendy Lippert in the Intercultural Office at ext. 6089 or wlippert@messiah.edu. Also, please feel free to share with your students that the Charlie will host an information table in Eisenhower Commons on that day and will be hosting the following information sessions highlighting both programs:

• Oct.12, 4 p.m., Larsen 237 (General Information Session)
• Oct.12, 5 p.m., Larsen 237 (Orientation session for students applying to study with Veritas Spring 2017)

To learn more about these program visit

• Veritas Study Abroad Chile: http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/2512/veritas_chile
• Veritas Study Abroad Paris: http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/2514/veritas_paris

Pizza with Professionals

The Career and Professional Development Center is pleased to announce the schedule for the fall Pizza with Professionals sessions. During each session, the speaker (usually an alum) will talk with students about their organization, career path, and any professional advice they have. Free pizza is provided. All sessions will be held from noon-1 p.m. Educators are welcome to attend. To RSVP for sessions, please visit www.messiah.edu/info/21116/upcoming_events

1. Health Professionals Panel –Sept. 29, Boyer 137
2. Fiduciary Trust – Oct. 4, Larsen 237
3. Accenture – Oct. 12, Hostetter 113
4. Sight and Sound Theaters, Nov. 1, Hostetter 113
5. GoCorps – Nov. 7, Boyer 131
6. Mennonite Central Committee – Nov. 9, Hostetter 113

Movie on the Green

The Movie on the Green event is TOMORROW, Friday, Sept. 23 – Family Weekend! This event, hosted by the Office of Human Resources and Compliance, is open to all employees and their families as well as students and their families. Suggested donation: $2 per person or $10 per family. All donations and proceeds go to the Central PA Foodbank.

• Movie: Zootopia
• Sponsored by: The Standard
• Location: Eisenhower Lawn
• Rain location: Brubaker
• Concession stand opens at 6:30 p.m.
• Movie starts at 7:30 p.m.

Face painting, balloon animals and

A CHANCE TO WIN 4 TICKETS TO LAKE TOBIAS.

Visiting Alumni Update

Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus:

Our visiting alumni program includes a small gift, parking pass, possible coupons for lunch or coffee and notification to the Messiah College campus via the intercom. Please help us recognize your department for bringing back alumni and welcoming them to campus. Please send an email to alumni@messiah.edu to begin the visiting alumni process and alert the office of returning alumni. 

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Job Opportunities

Campus Events currently has an opening for the position of campus events worker III – ECC shift 2 building coordinator. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9449. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu.

The Sustainability Office at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of sustainability program coordinator. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9446. Job-related questions may be directed to Brandon Hoover, director of sustainability, at bhoover@messiah.edu.

Facility Maintenance at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of general maintenance mechanic (preventative) – 2nd Shift. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9487. Job-related questions may be directed to Dan Smith, facility maintenance service manager, at dsmith@messiah.edu

For sale

Items for sale. Keurig K65 Special Edition– with K-Cup Storage – $70. Excellent condition; well maintained and cleaned. A Keurig Rivo– with storage and decaf pods -$100 Cappuccino and latte maker uses special Lavazza Rivo pods. Like new. Kenmore infrared heater with remote -$85 (two available) great condition; basically new. Acer 23” monitor with original box and cables – $60. HP color printer/scanner/copier with disc and cables – $40: needs new ink, touchscreen and prints photos. Craftsman 18volt drill with battery, charger and case – $35; battery holds good charge. For pictures or information contact email khelm@messiah.edu .

Free

Outdoor Dining Table and Chairs. Dining table has aluminum frame with glass table top and measures 62″ x 40″. Center hole for umbrella option. Comes with 6 chairs. Taupe. Contact spatterson@messiah.edu for pictures.

Wanted:

Local Retreat Locations Wanted. The Residence Life staff is interested in adding to their bank of potential local retreat options. Each year the residence directors take their RAs on a weekend retreat for refreshment/renewal, team development and leadership development. As they work with a tight budget they have found the need to be more intentional in finding suitable, affordable and local (within a couple hours) retreat locations. If you or someone you know has a house, cabin, etc. that could be a good space for a residence life retreat of 7-10 people please pass along the information to David Downey (ddowney@messiah.edu).

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Harvest happening at Grantham Church

The Arts Hub event series hosted by Grantham Church is having an outdoor fall festival called “Harvest Happening” on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. Everyone is invited for dinner, games for kids and adults, and live musical entertainment. Featured guests this year are The Eric Byrd Trio, led by Messiah College adjunct music professor, Eric Byrd. The evening will start with dinner and musical performance followed by games, dessert and campfire songs. Join us for this free event! For more information contact Doug Curry at dcurry1@messiah.edu.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Romans 12:12

NEWS

Messiah’s Lynn Masser, Dining Services chef, recently had one of her recipes featured on food-management.com. The turkey panini on whole grain bread is served with spinach, tomato, Gouda cheese and cranberry chutney. Look for it on the Lottie menu next week.

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You are invited to join the winners of the 2016-17 Teacher Education Program & Ernest L. Boyer Center Scholarship Awards at a reception in their honor Thursday, Sept. 15 from 4-5 p.m. in Howe Atrium of Boyer Hall. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. Award winners are Michaelah Gehman, Ernest L. Boyer Teacher Scholarship; Alissa Rogers, Ethel Brandt Bigham Education Award; Benjamin Webber, Terry L. Stoudnour Education Award; and Grace Westfall, Suzanne Joy Johnson Endowed Scholarship. These students will be presenting excerpts from the essay submitted for the scholarship application.

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Biology professor Erik Lindquist has published a research article with students and colleagues from Northwest Nazarene University (Idaho) and the Universidad Simón I. Patiño (Bolivia) on disease resistance in Andean cloud forest and puna species of treefrogs. This publication is a third research article stemming from his sabbatical and ongoing work in Bolivia. It is featured in the quarterly journal, Herpetological Review.

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President’s “Open Door” day

President Kim Phipps will host an “Open Door” day on Friday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-noon to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. “Open Door” is an opportunity for you to speak with the President in her office on the second floor of Old Main. Room 206 will have a sign-in sheet on Open Door day. Please call the president’s office at ext. 2820 if you have any questions.

September employee wellness workshop

Our September wellness workshop will be a cooking demonstration titled “Carb Conscious.” If you are counting your carbohydrates to manage blood sugars, for weight loss or other health reasons, this workshop is for you. A registered dietitian from Capital BlueCross will create a carbohydrate conscious recipe for participants to sample, while discussing the different types of carbohydrates in the diet and ways to control portions that are appropriate for everyone! The workshop will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 4-4:45 p.m. in Jordan 63 (the Foods Lab). There are still spots available, but space is limited. Anyone attending MUST sign up before Sept. 16, by emailing Doug Miller at dmiller@messiah.edu.

Falcon gymnastics kids program

The Falcon gymnastics program for kids is getting ready to “roll” on Sept. 15. Any faculty or staff (or friends) who have children interested in a fun, non-competitive gymnastics learning experience should contact Dar Miller at dkm276@hotmail.com. The 5-8 year-old class meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The eight year-old and older class meets Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 p.m. The program runs from September to February, and all classes meet in the wrestling room in the Sollenberger Sports Center.

Alumni film to be featured at Harrisburg-Hershey Film Festival

A film produced by Messiah alumni entitled “There Were Giants” will premiere during the 3 p.m. block of the Harrisburg-Hershey Film Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Midtown Cinema in Harrisburg. The film documents the profound story of The Harrisburg Giants, the first Eastern Negro League baseball team to integrate in 1954. Produced in conjunction with the Center for Public Humanities Student Fellows Program, the documentary features interviews with former players and local historians that reveal the Giant’s true history of racial reconciliation in an era of segregation. You won’t want to miss it! Tickets are available for purchase at https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/purchase/4600?siteToken=ejszoR7aA022mjIyUWrZqQ%3D%3D

The summer issue of The Bridge publishes Sept. 20

Want to know more about graduate studies at Messiah? The summer issue of The Bridge provides an overview of the School of Graduate Studies in the feature “Advancing by Degrees.” Learn how Messiah is extending its mission through master’s and doctoral programs. Also, be sure to check out our Commencement 2016 coverage and senior spotlights. View the magazine in its entirety at messiah.edu/the_bridge Sept. 20. Hard copies of The Bridge are available in the lounges of Eisenhower and Boyer. As always, additional quantities can be found on third floor of Old Main in the reception area.

Powered industrial trucks

OSHA has regulations around the use of powered industrial trucks (ex., fork lifts). The College’s compliance program for this equipment is now documented in Section 27 of the safety manual. Leadership in areas where such equipment is used should review this written program for compliance. 

Homecoming volunteers needed

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is in need of employee volunteers to serve at registration for Homecoming 2016. Volunteers are needed in one to two-hour time slots on Saturday, Oct. 15 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you are interested and available to serve in this capacity, please contact Ashley Sider at asider@messiah.edu with your availability for that day by Friday, Sept. 30. We look forward to serving with you!

Movie on the Green

The Movie on the Green event is on Friday, Sept. 23.

• Location: Eisenhower Lawn
• Time: Concession stand opens at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7:30 p.m.

FACEPAINTING AND BALLOON ANIMALS

PLUS A CHANCE TO WIN 4 TICKETS TO LAKE TOBIAS.

Visiting alumni update

Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus:

• Communication alum – Janice (Baldwin) McLeod ’90 – Wednesday, Sept. 14
• English alum – Joseph McClure ’04 – Wednesday, Sept. 21
  • Sponsoring faculty: Ed Arke
• Biological Science alum –  Joshua Stone, Ph. D. ’10 and Nicole (Trimmer) Stone ’09 – Tuesday, Sept. 20
  • Sponsoring faculty: Lawrence Mylin

Our Visiting Alumni Program includes a small gift, parking pass, possible coupons for lunch or coffee and notification to the Messiah College campus via the intercom. Please help us recognize your department for bringing back alumni and welcoming them to campus. Please send an email to alumni@messiah.edu to begin the visiting alumni process and alert the office of returning alumni.

Advise a fall beak service trip

The Agapé Center would like to offer the opportunity for employees to participate in and advise a student service trip over fall break. Through service with diverse communities, we hope students will experience enriching and challenging growth which will help to foster learning of oneself, of the needs of others, and of the role that service plays in society through a lens of Christian faith. Advisors serve alongside students, assist student leaders in facilitation of reflection and devotions, and assist in any problem-solving that may arise. All costs are covered for advisors. Fall break service trips will take place Thursday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Oct. 23. Our partnering organizations include: Catholic Charities (Baltimore, Md.), Priority 1 Ministries (Bronx, N.Y.), AROMA Cumberland Pointe (Mechanicsburg, Pa.) and the Children’s Bible Fellowship of New York (Carmel, N.Y.). We are currently looking for an advisor who may be interested in specifically serving with the Children’s Bible Fellowship of New York, which is described below. If you’re interested in serving as an advisor or have additional questions, please contact Shardé Hardy at shardy@messiah.edu by Friday, Sept. 23. Thank you for considering!

Children’s Bible Fellowship of New York (Carmel, N.Y.)—For nearly 75 years, CBFNY has worked with inner city at-risk youth and children with disabilities through summer camp programs consisting of a variety of activities. Our students will participate in discipleship ministries—similar to vacation Bible school—working with youth populations. Furthermore, students will receive an in-depth orientation that includes team-building and population-specific training. http://www.cbfny.org/

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For sale:

Changing table ($120) and two-piece girl’s bedroom furniture set ($320) for sale. The two-piece set is a full white wooden dresser (top is brown) with a matching white wooden desk/book shelf combination. A twin white metal bed frame with inset springs is also available for sale. Contact Allyson Patton apatton@messiah.edu to see additional pictures.

Townhouse for sale one mile from campus, priced to sell, less than one mile from campus in Bumble Bee Hollow! Beautiful end unit townhouse featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen w granite counter tops & breakfast bar, large living room w hardwood floors, first floor laundry & 1/2 bath. The master bedroom has a full BR, upstairs has wall-to-wall carpet. Outside patio. Included in this development: playground, gym, basketball court, swimming pool, lawn care and snow removal. Call Laurie ext. 2820.

Wanted:

Unused board games from your cupboards and closets! I would love to have a collection of board games in my residence hall lounge for residents to de-stress and make memories with. Budgets being as they are, I wondered if anyone might have family board games or group games that you are no longer using. If so, please email me at tferret@messiah.edu and/or drop them off at the Residence Life office in Eisenhower 2nd floor for Bittner Hall.

For it is written: “He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully;”

Luke 4:10

NEWS

PASCD, state affiliate of ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development), a leading international nonprofit education leadership association, has selected Jennifer Fisler, director of teacher education and professor of education, for its 2016 class of emerging leaders. The PASCD Emerging Leaders program recognizes and prepares young, promising educators to influence education programs, policy and practice at the state level. This year’s leaders were invited to apply for the competitive program based on self-nominations and recommendations made by past program participants, current PASCD members, and the greater education community. An advisory panel reviewed and selected this year’s class. PASCD emerging leaders have typically been in the profession between five and 15 years, have a marked interest in making a positive contribution to education policy and practice, and have invested in professional growth opportunities aimed at improving student outcomes. The 2016 class is both professionally and regionally diverse, ranging from classroom teachers and administrators to higher education faculty and educational consultants.

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You are invited to join the winners of the 16-17 Teacher Education Program & Ernest L. Boyer Center Scholarship Awards at a reception in their honor Thursday, Sept. 15, Howe Atrium of Boyer Hall, 4- 5 p.m. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend. Award winners are Michaelah Gehman, Ernest L. Boyer Teacher Scholarship; Alissa Rogers, Ethel Brandt Bigham Education Award; Benjamin Webber, Terry L. Stoudnour Education Award; and Grace Westfall, Suzanne Joy Johnson Endowed Scholarship. These students will be presenting excerpts from the essay submitted for the scholarship application.

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Local laboratory hosts Messiah department

Chemical Solutions, a trace elemental testing laboratory in Harrisburg, hosted faculty and staff of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry on Aug. 26 at their facility for dinner, a tour and relationship-building. Seven Messiah graduates are employed by Chemical Solutions.

GO ED Africa / GO ED Mekong directors to visit campus Sept. 14-16

GO Ed Director Dr. Michael Pucci and Adele Pucci will be on campus to talk to students about studying with the GO ED Programs in Rwanda and Thailand. If you are interested in having the Puccis speak to your classes about opportunities to study with GO ED, please contact Wendy Lippert wlippert@messiah.edu , ext. 6089. You can also set up an appointment to meet with the Michael and Adele one-on-one if you would like to learn more about the program. The Puccis will be hosting an information session on Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. in Larsen 237. Please encourage interested students to attend. For more information about the GoED Programs, please browse: • Africa: http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/958/goed_africa • Mekong: http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/1014/goed_mekong

Into the City trip to Boston

Applications are now being accepted for the fall Into the City trip to Boston! This career immersion program will take place on Oct. 19-22, and promises students a high-impact, hands-on, educational experience through site visits, alumni panels and two networking receptions. Organizations represented on this trip include the Boston Red Sox, Social Fulcrum, Ocean Spray, Boston University, NiSource, Boston Medical Center, Roads Scholar, and more! For more information and an online application please encourage students to visit: http://www.messiah.edu/info/21118/into_the_city_program/1749/information_for_students. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 5. Students from all majors and academic years are encouraged to apply. An information session will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from noon-1 p.m. in Boyer 131. Pizza will be provided! Interested students and faculty should RSVP for this info session by Sept. 19 at https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5c1otjz6ix3Szcx. (Attendance at the info session is not required for participation in the Into the City trip) ITC is collaboratively sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center, Office of Alumni & Parent Relations and the Development Office.

Donut Day at the Career and Professional Development Center

FREE DONUTS! You are invited to the Career and Professional Development Center’s Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Stop by to meet our staff, learn about our services, enter prize drawings and eat some donuts! The Career and Professional Development Center is located in Eisenhower Commons, directly across from the Falcon Express.

Movie on the green – Family Weekend

The Movie on the Green event is on Friday, Sept. 23. This event, hosted by the Office of Human Resources and Compliance, is open to all employees and their families as well as students and their families. Suggested donation: $2 per person or $10 per family. All donations and proceeds go to the Central PA Foodbank. Movie: Zootopia Sponsored by: The Standard Location/Time: Eisenhower Lawn; Concession stand opens at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7:30 p.m.

Automatic software uninstall

ITS will be correcting the problem of the Zenworks popup login box on Thursday, Sept. 8. This pop-up sometimes occurs when you change your Windows password. This will be a silent (behind the scenes) uninstall on Windows computers. Please ensure you reboot your computer at the end of the day to help us complete this process. This process will occur when you are on campus only. This software is no longer used on campus and is not required on your computers. Please call the Helpdesk at ext. 4444 if you have any questions.

Teaching Tuesdays have begun

Teaching Tuesdays have begun and will run each Tuesdayfrom 9:30-10:15 a.m. in Boyer 131. The session for Sept. 13 will be a panel discussion on the topic of overcoming student beliefs such as “I can’t” or “This is too hard for me” that get in the way of their learning. Panelists include: Heather Dravk, Alison Noble and Carol Buckley. Check the Educator’s Calendar in Outlook or our website (www.messiah.edu/teachingandlearning) for future events.

September employee wellness workshop

Our September wellness workshop will be a cooking demonstration titled “Carb Conscious.” If you are counting your carbohydrates to manage blood sugars, for weight loss or other health reasons, this workshop is for you. A registered dietitian from Capital BlueCross will create a carbohydrate conscious recipe for participants to sample, while discussing the different types of carbohydrates in the diet and ways to control portions that are appropriate for everyone! The workshop will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 4 – 4:45 p.m. in Jordan 63 (the Foods Lab). There are still spots available, but space is limited. Anyone attending MUST sign up before Sept. 16, by emailing Doug Miller at dmiller@messiah.edu.

Group exercise opportunities

Looking for a way to add some exercise into your week, and to do it with some other employees? There are a number of different group exercise opportunities available this fall. Here’s the list:

• ZUMBA – Sundays, 4-5 p.m., Starts Sept. 18 until Nov. 20; meets in Brubaker
• YOGA – Wednesdays, 5-5:45 p.m., starts Sept. 14, runs 7 weeks; meets in SSC-166
• PILATES – Tuesdays, 12:15-1 p.m., starts Sept. 13, runs 7 weeks; meets in Brubaker
• RESISTANCE BAND TRAINING – Thursdays, 4:45-5:30 p.m., starts Sept.15, runs 7 weeks; meets in SSC-166

Each of the four group exercise classes has a $20 fee.

Participants must pre-register and pay the fee at the 2nd floor reception counter in the Larsen Student Union prior to the first class.

Falcon gymnastics kids program

The Falcon gymnastics program for kids is getting ready to “roll” on Sept. 15. Any faculty or staff (or friends) who have children interested in a fun, non-competitive gymnastics learning experience should contact Dar Miller at dkm276@hotmail.com. The 5-8 year-old class meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The eight year-old and older class meets Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 p.m. The program runs from September to February, and all classes meet in the wrestling room in the Sollenberger Sports Center.

Alumni Film to be featured at Harrisburg-Hershey Film Festival

A film produced by Messiah alumni entitled “There Were Giants” will premiere during the 3 p.m. block of the Harrisburg-Hershey Film Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Midtown Cinema in Harrisburg. The film documents the profound story of The Harrisburg Giants, the first Eastern Negro League baseball team to integrate in 1954. Produced in conjunction with the Center for Public Humanities Student Fellows Program, the documentary features interviews with former players and local historians that reveal the Giant’s true history of racial reconciliation in an era of segregation. You won’t want to miss it! Tickets are available for purchase at https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/purchase/4600?siteToken=ejszoR7aA022mjIyUWrZqQ%3D%3D

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For sale

Moving sale REDUCED PRICES and new items! Twin bed post set, end tables, lamps, desk, dressers, wing back chair and recliner. Prices listed with photo, but will consider offers. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c13ixbvhqlrhpkw/AACsA-cPMQDad2_wEamD7Lw6a?dl=0 for more information please contact Ramona Fritschi at rfritschi@messiah.edu.

Several Size Wood Grates for Fireplace. These heavy duty wood grates are solid square steel bar construction for long life with the sizes as follows: (1) New 34.5″ wide X 17″ depth X 9″ height made from 5/8″ bars – $50.00 (2) New 22.25″ wide X 15″ depth X 9″ height made from 5/8″ bars – $40.00 (each) (1) Used in good condition 29.75″wide X 12.75 depth X 6.25″ height made from 1/2″ bars – $20.00 Contact Paul at pmyers@messiah.edu.

Furniture for sale. Changing table ($120) and two-piece girl’s bedroom furniture set ($320) for sale. The two-piece set is a full white wooden dresser (top is brown) with a matching white wooden desk/book shelf combination. A twin white metal bed frame with inset springs is also available for sale. Contact Allyson Patton apatton@messiah.edu to see additional pictures.

Wanted

Unused board games from your cupboards and closets! I would love to have a collection of board games in my residence hall lounge for residents to de-stress and make memories with. Budgets being as they are, I wondered if anyone might have family board games or group games that you are no longer using. If so, please email me at tferret@messiah.edu and/or drop them off at the Residence Life office in Eisenhower 2nd floor for Bittner Hall.

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

ISAIAH: 40:31

NEWS:

After three years of strong work and service as the Collaboratory Program Manager, Rodney Green has accepted a position with World Relief and will be leaving employment with Messiah College on Sept. 9. The scope and impact of Collaboratory programming has grown significantly during Rodney’s tenure, and he has managed that growth while keeping Collaboratory leadership focused on its mission and quality. Rodney will be missed. His team is grateful that he will continue to work in the Harrisburg area.

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Timothy Swartz ’15, Ellie Stuart ’15, and biology professors David Foster and Erik Lindquist have published their research article “Testing Rapid-Assessment Models for the Conservation of Woodland Vernal Pools in South-central Pennsylvania” in the scientific journal, the Northeastern Naturalist. This work represents two years of dedicated data gathering, analysis and manuscript writing effort. Swartz is currently working on his Master of Science degree in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois. Stuart is a working in the 4-H, Master Gardener, and Horticulture programs at the Pennsylvania State University Agricultural Extension.

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David Foster, professor of biology and environmental science, was elected to serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees for AuSable Institute of Environmental Studies. Au Sable Institute inspires and educates people to serve, protect, and restore God’s earth. It is based in Michigan with courses in Washington and India; serving students from 60 colleges around North America.

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Katie Todd ’13 and biology professor Erik Lindquist have published their research article “Mass Flowering Crops as a Conservation Resource for Wild Pollinators (Hymenoptera: Apoidea)” in the scientific journal, the Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society. This article is the outcome of a study on the Cemetery Hill sunflower crop and the Back 40 field at Messiah College. Todd is now a graduate research fellow in entomology at the Ohio State University.

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Congratulations to Raeann Hamon, professor of family science and gerontology, for being selected to receive the highly competitive 2016 Felix Berardo Mentoring Award from the National Council on Family Relations. A committee of distinguished family professionals selected Hamon to receive this award for her outstanding leadership and excellence in mentoring. Hamon was nominated for this national recognition by Erin Boyd-Soisson and four of her former students. Dr. Khaw from Montclair University and Committee Chair noted that “The Berardo Award Committee was particularly struck by the way Hamon’s nominators described her as an inspiring and visionary leader, mentor, and teacher who is fully committed to advancing students’ careers and maximizing their potentials (and who tirelessly finds ways to pave opportunities for them to do so). We were equally impressed by her roles as a fierce advocate of the family science field through her dedication to Family Life Education and her initiative which led to the establishment of the NCFR Honors Recognition Program.”

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Wanda Thuma-McDermond, PhD, RN presented on July 24 at the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Conference in Capetown, South Africa on aspects of her thesis entitled: “Mweende Kabotu; Going with Cultural Humility for International Nursing Student Experiences.” Almost concurrently, at a more prestigious venue up the coast in Durban, South Africa, Messiah alumnus Dr. Phil Thuma was at the WHO 21st International AIDS conference, as presenting author for the Macha Research Trust on: “LYNX P24 Antigen Point of Care Test can Improve Infant HIV Diagnosis in Rural Zambia.”

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Messiah College Business Alumni Networking Breakfast

Topic: The new face of business

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 21

The new face of business has seen incredible change in recent years. Forces like social media, mobile technology, and the sharing economy have impacted virtually every organization in important ways. Messiah College’s Department of Business has also experienced significant change. The recent retirements of several long-standing faculty members and program development have led to the hiring of six outstanding new faculty members in the past year. Join us at our next networking breakfast to explore the future of business at Messiah College and beyond. The event will feature new and veteran business faculty, sharing their unique perspectives on a dynamically changing marketplace and welcoming your feedback. Come ready to offer insights you’ve gained from your organization and industry, which may help shape Messiah College business education. The breakfast promises to be an engaging and enlightening event for all.

Itinerary:

7-7:30 a.m. | Registration and networking

7:30-9 a.m. | Event Speaker

9 a.m.| Event concludes, but guests are encouraged to stay and network

• Location: Martin Commons
• Sponsor: LifeGuide
• Event Cost: $15

This event is open to EVERYONE! You do not have to be a Messiah alumnus, and attendance at previous events is NOT a prerequisite. Link to register – http://attend.com/MCBA921

Visiting Alumni Program

As the school year begins, the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations would like to remind all academic departments to notify our office when you have alumni returning to campus. Our Visiting Alumni Program includes a small gift, possible coupons for lunch or coffee and notification to the Messiah College Campus via the intercom. Please help us recognize your department for bring back alumni and welcoming alumni back to campus. Please send an email to alumni@messiah.edu to begin the visiting alumni process and alert the office of returning alumni. Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus: Engineering alum – Ricky Houck – Tuesday, Sept. 6 for a presentation, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.. to engineering students. Sponsoring Faculty Member: Brian Swartz.

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Job Opportunities:

The Early Learning Center at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of administrative assistant. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9346. Job-related questions may be directed to Christine Kirkpatrick, director/teacher for the Early Learning Center, at ckirkpatrick@messiah.edu

Campus Events currently has an opening for the position of campus events worker III. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9342. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu.

For sale:

Townhouse for sale one mile from campus, priced to sell, less than one mile from campus in Bumble Bee Hollow! Beautiful end unit townhouse featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen w granite counter tops & breakfast bar, large living room w hardwood floors, first floor laundry & 1/2 bath. The master bedroom has a full BR, upstairs has wall-to-wall carpet. Outside patio. Included in this development: playground, gym, basketball court, swimming pool, lawn care and snow removal. Call Laurie ext. 2820.

Kar rite top carrier. Good condition. $25, universal trailer light kit. For trailers under 80″, $15. Contact Toni Michael at tmichael@messiah.edu.

Moving sale NEW ITEMS! Twin bed post set, end tables, lamps, desk, dressers, wing back chair and recliner. Prices listed with photo, but will consider offers. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c13ixbvhqlrhpkw/AACsA-cPMQDad2_wEamD7Lw6a?dl=0 For more information please contact Ramona Fritschi at rfritschi@messiah.edu.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3:17

News:

The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to welcome the following to the Messiah College community:

Dottie Weigel, PhD, assistant professor of Higher Education and program director of the MA in Higher Education: Dottie returns to Messiah College (she previously worked at Messiah 2001-2006 in Residence Life) after spending the last 10 years in various administrative and teaching roles at the University of South Carolina where she earned a PhD in Educational Admin. Most recently she served as the assistant director for Curriculum and Administration (Univ. 101 Programs) and the assistant director for Student Engagement and Service-Learning at USC. This summer she completed co-editing “Transitions: Building a New Community.” The customized textbook for students in the University of South Carolina’s University 101 first-year seminar is widely regarded as an ideal model for institutions working to design a custom-published first-year seminar text.

Michelle Sanford, director of the dietetic internship program/senior lecturer: Michelle is a1993 Messiah alum and holds an MS in Healthcare Administration from New England College. She has been a registered dietitian for over 20 years. She has worked for the last 16 years at the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewistown, ME where she has served as a preceptor for graduate students in dietetic internships through the University of Maine as well as several other distance programs. In addition, she has led several medical mission trips to Romania.

Sarah Campbell, PhD, senior lecturer in counseling: After serving as an adjunct in the counseling program, Sarah is joining us for a one-year appointment. Sarah hails from south New Jersey and holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Capella University. Her professional experience includes work as an adoption counselor, consultant, and home study worker with Bethany Christian Services. She has provided individual, couples and family and group counseling for adolescents, children and adults in Philadelphia and south Jersey and she has served as an eLearning expert and course developer at Ocean County College (NJ).

Jennifer Good, PsyD, senior lecturer in counseling: Jenny has served as an adjunct in the counseling program and is joining us for a one-year appointment. She earned a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and has experience in providing therapy to children, youth, college students, families, the chronically mentally ill and residents of skilled nursing facilities. In addition to her work as a licensed clinical psychologist in the Harrisburg region, she completed a postdoctoral internship and residency at Phillhaven Hospital and has served as an adjunct professor in the graduate counseling program at McDaniel College (MD).

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Many thanks to Brian Swartz for his two years of service as a fellow in the Teaching and Learning Initiative. Brian helped to launch the initiative and to plan and implement much of the programming that we were able to do in the last two years. His careful thinking, commitment to excellent teaching, and ability to see ideas to completion were significant assets in our initial phases. This year, Brian has decided to focus his attention on his department and school responsibilities. We welcome Cynthia Wells who will serve the final year of Brian’s three-year term as fellow. Cynthia brings a wealth of understanding of teaching and learning in Christian higher education and experience in both undergraduate and graduate level teaching. She joins Amy Ginck, teaching fellow, and Jennifer Fisler, director of teaching and learning.

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After three years of strong work and service as the Collaboratory Program Manager, Rodney Green has accepted a position with World Relief and will be leaving employment with Messiah College on Sept. 9. The scope and impact of Collaboratory programming has grown significantly during Rodney’s tenure, and he has managed that growth while keeping Collaboratory leadership focused on its mission and quality. Rodney will be missed. His team is grateful that he will continue to work in the Harrisburg area.

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Graduate student Caitlin Copus presented her thesis at Central Penn College on Thursday, Aug. 11. Caitlin is a Master of Arts in Higher Education student with a concentration in Academic Support Services. Her thesis was on course registration. Her abstract was as follows: Course registration is a fundamental but complex process that happens at essentially every college and university. Most colleges have open registration periods when students are encouraged to register for classes, and faculty and administrators examine registration patterns to decide to cancel course sections or open additional course sections to meet student demand. Because the information obtained during registration is useful, it would be helpful to many faculty and administrators if all students registered for classes during the suggested periods. Students who register on time also stand to benefit from the greatest possible selection of course options. Despite these benefits, many students register for classes late. This presentation examined the current body of literature surrounding course registration and then described a quantitative study that was completed to find results about hypotheses describing why students register for classes late. A discussion about the findings of the study followed, and suggestions for current practice and further research concluded the presentation.

Messiah 411:

RightNow Media offered free to all employees

Messiah College has subscribed to RightNow Media to make this library of video resources available free of charge to interested students, employees, parents and alumni of the college. RightNow Media provides a range of resources–entertainment, bible study materials, conference keynote addresses, sermons, ministry training, children’s videos, etc. This resource is being offered through a generous gift to the college so that you can enjoy these resources without any cost to you or your family. On June 1, you should have received an introductory email from RightNow Media that would allow you to sign-up for this online resource. They also sent out three reminder emails. Some employees thought it may have been a hoax and others saw this email in their junk folder. It is not; over 1,130 members of the Messiah community have already signed up for this free service. Please note that making these resources available to the Messiah community does not implicitly or explicitly suggest that the College endorses the content or perspectives presented by every resource. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email jmcclymont@messiah.edu.

Virtual EMS – room scheduling software

The preferred method for making room reservations is by using Virtual EMS. The volume of room reservation requests that are emailed through roomres@messiah.edu do not allow for these requests to be answered in a timely manner. Therefore, these types of requests can be delayed by several days. Virtual EMS requests take priority over all other requests. If you need a Virtual EMS account, please log on to the website http://ems.messiah.edu/virtualems. When asked for your “User ID” and “Password,” use your normal network prompts, then click “Login.” You should see your status as pending. Contact rheintze@messiah.edu to let him know you have an account pending and he will finish the process of creating your account.

Messiah College night at Harrisburg City Islanders game

The Alumni and Parent Relations Office is hosting Messiah College Night on City Island next Saturday, Aug. 27. As you may know, there are four Messiah alumni coaching/playing for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (Dave Brandt ’85, Dan Visser ’08, and Nick ’11 and Jack ’15 Thompson). The Riverhounds will be playing the City Islanders at 7 p.m. at FNB Field, City Island, Harrisburg and we want you to be there. We would love to get a large crowd to come out and show these alumni some Messiah College support! We are asking our fans to wear blue or white Messiah College gear to show off our Falcon pride. Discounted tickets can be purchased using this link: http://bit.ly/Messiah16 Messiah students/coaches/employee tickets – $5 (must show ID at will call); alumni/parents/friends – $10 (adult ticket ages 12 and up); youth tickets – $5 (youth tickets ages 5-11, 4 and under FREE). Tickets purchased the day of the game are regular price of $15/ adults and $9/youth.

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For rent

Beautiful 3-story townhouse with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, in the newly built “Towns at Meridian” complex in Mechanicsburg. Only 5 miles from Messiah College. Open concept and spacious kitchen with island and dining area. Rent includes homeowner’s association fee. Tenants pay all utilities. Small dogs/cats considered. See Trulia listing for a showing: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3236202624-3025-Meridian-Cmns-B-Mechanicsburg-PA-17055 or contact William Kirk at wkirk@messiah.edu for more information.

For sale

Youth ATV 2008 RedCat 50cc 4 speed semi-automatic, electric start, 4 stroke (no mixing-gas and go). Headlight, walk- behind (tethered) and body attachable kill switch. Speed limiter and single brake. PERFECT starter ATV. Very quiet, runs great. $500 obo. Also 2000 Jayco Eagle 12F popup camper. Sleeps 6-8. 1 Slide out. 26 ft. when fully opened. Indoor/outdoor showers, toilet, indoor/outdoor stove, refrigerator, hot water, heat, AC, fresh/dirty water tanks, canvas completely replaced in 2013. Has two outdoor storage compartments and one propane tank. $2500 obo. If interested, Contact Tom at trhoads@messiah.edu for more information.

Kids bike: Razor Siege 16″ w training wheels. $20 obo. Boy’s bike: Mongoose Enix 20″, 6 speed. $30 obo. Mountain bike: NEXT PowerX dual-suspension. Needs some tune-up. $30 obo. Michelin stud-less mud&snow tires 255/60 R16, on 5-lug rims. Half thread life left. $50 obo. for the set of 4 (just the rims are worth more…) Contact Niklas Hellgrem at nhellgren@messiah.edu.

Townhouse for sale one mile from campus, priced to sell, less than 1 mile from campus in Bumble Bee Hollow! Beautiful end unit townhouse featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen w granite counter tops & breakfast bar, large living room w hardwood floors, first floor laundry & 1/2 bath. The master bedroom has a full BR, upstairs has wall-to-wall carpet. Outside patio. Included in this development: playground, gym, basketball court, swimming pool, lawn care and snow removal. Call Laurie ext. 2820.

Guitar and printer ink. Like new half-size guitar. Oscar Schmidt, glossy black. Instructional book, strings, electronic tuner, picks, case. $150. HP21+22 ink, and HP 22 ink new in package $30. Contact Jenell at jparis@messiah.edu.

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do

Ephesians 2:10

NEWS

The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to welcome the following to the Messiah College community:

Dottie Weigel, PhD, assistant professor of Higher Education and program director of the MA in Higher Education: Dottie returns to Messiah College (she previously worked at Messiah 2001-2006 in Residence Life) after spending the last 10 years in various administrative and teaching roles at the University of South Carolina where she earned a PhD in Educational Admin. Most recently she served as the assistant director for Curriculum and Administration (Univ. 101 Programs) and the assistant director for Student Engagement and Service-Learning at USC.   This summer she completed co-editing “Transitions: Building a New Community.” The customized textbook for students in the University of South Carolina’s University 101 first-year seminar is widely regarded as an ideal model for institutions working to design a custom-published first-year seminar text.

Michelle Sanford, director of the dietetic internship program/senior lecturer: Michelle is a 1993 Messiah alum and holds an MS in Healthcare Administration from New England College.  She has been a registered dietitian for over 20 years. She has worked for the last 16 years at the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewistown, ME where she has served as a preceptor for graduate students in dietetic internships through the University of Maine as well as several other distance programs. In addition, she has led several medical mission trips to Romania.

Sarah Campbell, PhD, senior lecturer in counseling: After serving as an adjunct in the counseling program, Sarah is joining us for a one-year appointment. Sarah hails from south New Jersey and holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Capella University. Her professional experience includes work as an adoption counselor, consultant, and home study worker with Bethany Christian Services. She has provided individual, couples and family and group counseling for adolescents, children and adults in Philadelphia and south Jersey and she has served as an eLearning expert and course developer at Ocean County College (NJ).

Jennifer Good, PsyD, senior lecturer in counseling: Jenny has served as an adjunct in the counseling program and is joining us for a one-year appointment. She earned a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and has experience in providing therapy to children, youth, college students, families, the chronically mentally ill and residents of skilled nursing facilities. In addition to her work as a licensed clinical psychologist in the Harrisburg region, she completed a postdoctoral internship and residency at Phillhaven Hospital and has served as an adjunct professor in the graduate counseling program at McDaniel College (MD).

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MESSIAH 411

Family Day!

Join us at The Oakes Museum Aug. 18 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. for family day! Come discover how an ecosystem works without bottle biology  lesson and explore the art in the museum displays. Guided tours, hands-on activities, behind-the-scenes tours and exhibit talks will be happening throughout the day. Admission is $10/per family or buy one, get one free. For more information, contact us at oakesmuseum@messiah.edu or go to our website messiah.edu/oakes for more details.

Super Saturday: Insects!

Join us at The Oakes Museum for Super Saturday on Aug. 20 from 1-5 p.m. to discover what insect specimens the museum has! We will look at the community garden to determine which insects are helpful and harmful. Behind the scenes tours, hands-on activities, insect hikes and story times will be available all afternoon. Admission to Super Saturdays is FREE to the Messiah College Community. For more information contact us at oakesmuseum@messiah.edu or go to our website messiah.edu/oakes for more details.

School is back in session soon!

Schools will soon be back in session across the state and that means school buses will be on the roads and children will be walking along the streets. Keep these safety tips in mind as you are driving:

• Always follow the speed limits and slow down in school zones and near bus stops.
• Stay alert for children getting on and off buses, and walking to and from bus stops and schools.
• Be familiar with Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law and comply with it:

• Motorists must stop at least 10 feet away from school buses that have red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
• Motorists must stop when they are behind a bus, meeting the bus or approaching an intersection where a bus is stopped with red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
• Motorists following or traveling alongside a school bus must also stop until the red lights have stopped flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and all children have reached safety.
• Do not proceed until all the children have reached a place of safety.
• If physical barriers such as grassy medians, guide rails or concrete median barriers separate oncoming traffic from the bus, motorists in the opposing lanes may proceed without stopping. This is the only time a motorist does not have to stop for a stopped school bus.

The penalties, if convicted, of violating Pennsylvania´s School Bus Stopping Law include:

• $250 fine
• Five points on your driving record
• 60-day license suspension
• A lifetime of regret if a child is injured!

New student orientation and Welcome Week 2016 begins August 25

Under Construction is this year’s theme for Welcome Week 2016. Messiah College is excited to welcome our incoming first-year and transfer students as they begin their orientation on Thursday, Aug. 25. You can visit www.messiah.edu/welcomeweek to see the full five-day orientation agenda that they will follow. Every employee will receive a handout via campus mail early next week that you can carry with you and use as a reference tool if you will be on campus on Aug. 25. You may encounter new students and their families that have questions about where they need to be, who they need to contact, etc. This is a very handy guide. Any questions about the activities on Aug. 25 can be directed to the office of Student Involvement and Leadership Programs, ext. 5240 or silp@messiah.edu.

Virtual EMS – room scheduling software

The preferred method for making room reservations is by using Virtual EMS. The volume of room reservation requests that are emailed through roomres@messiah.edu do not allow for these requests to be answered in a timely manner. Therefore, these types of requests can be delayed by several days. Virtual EMS requests take priority over all other requests. If you need a Virtual EMS account, please log on to the website http://ems.messiah.edu/virtualems. When asked for your “User Id” and “Password”, use your normal network prompts, then click “Login”. You should see your status as pending. Contact me at rheintze@messiah.edu to let me know you have an account pending and I’ll finish the process of creating your account.

Messiah College night at Harrisburg City Islanders game

The Alumni and Parent Relations Office is hosting Messiah College Night on City Island next Saturday, Aug. 27. As you may know, there are four Messiah alumni coaching/playing for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (Dave Brandt ’85, Dan Visser ’08, and Nick ’11 and Jack ’15 Thompson). The Riverhounds will be playing the City Islanders at 7 p.m. at FNB Field, City Island, Harrisburg and we want you to be there. We would love to get a large crowd to come out and show these alumni some Messiah College support! We are asking our fans to wear blue or white Messiah College gear to show off our Falcon pride. Discounted tickets can be purchased using this link: http://bit.ly/Messiah16 Messiah students/coaches/employee tickets – $5 (must show ID at will call); alumni/parents/friends – $10 (adult ticket ages 12 and up); youth tickets – $5 (youth tickets ages 5-11, 4 and under FREE). Tickets purchased the day of the game are regular price of $15/ adults and $9/youth.

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Job Opportunities

Dining Services at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of production assistant. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8459.Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of Dining Services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Information Technology Services at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of ITS security analyst. For additional information and to apply, please see: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9236 . Job-related questions may be directed to Bill Strausbaugh, vice president for information technology, at strausba@messiah.edu .

The Registrar’s Office currently has an opening for the position of administrative assistant to the registrar/coordinator of student retention. For additional information and to apply, please see: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9233. Job-related questions may be directed to Jim Sotherden, registrar/coordinator of student retention, at jsotherd@messiah.edu .

For rent

Beautiful 3-story townhouse with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, in the newly built “Towns at Meridian” complex in Mechanicsburg. Only 5 miles from Messiah College. Open concept and spacious kitchen with island and dining area. Rent includes homeowners association fee. Tenants pay all utilities. Small dogs/cats considered. See Trulia listing for a showing: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3236202624-3025-Meridian-Cmns-B-Mechanicsburg-PA-17055 or contact William Kirk at wkirk@messiah.edu for more information.

For sale

2000 Ford Excursion.  145K miles. One owner. 4WD, towing package, clean. Very spacious SUV, ideal for large family. $7,500 obo. For more information, contact Bill Stowman 717-609-2146 or wstowman@messiah.edu.

1997 Ford Taurus. Color: Gold/Champagne; Engine: 3L V6; Mileage: 98,600; Seats up to 8 passengers with seat belts. In Good Condition, but in need of 3 oxygen sensors ($58 each) and a right side-view mirror ($85). Kelley blue book value is $1,600 Asking Price: $1,100 Contact Erik Lindquist at quist@messiah.edu.

Tent. Eureka! TIMBERLINE® SQ OUTFITTER. Used 6 person tent for sale (price reduced; $50); MSRP $550 new. One tent remaining; Tent is in good condition with all poles and stakes. Some minor pieces (such as a clip or hook) may be missing. Contact Erik Lindquist at mailto:quist@messiah.edu

Youth ATV 2008 RedCat 50cc 4 speed semi-automatic, electric start, 4 stroke (no mixing-gas and go). Headlight, walk- behind (tethered) and body attachable kill switch. Speed limiter and single brake. PERFECT starter ATV. Very quiet, runs great. $500 obo. Also 2000 Jayco Eagle 12F popup camper. Sleeps 6-8. 1 Slide out. 26 ft when fully opened. Indoor/outdoor showers, toilet, indoor/outdoor stove, refrigerator, hot water, heat, AC, fresh/dirty water tanks, canvas completely replaced in 2013. Has two outdoor storage compartments and one propane tank. $2500 obo. If interested, Contact Tom at trhoads@messiah.edu for more information.

Drum kit. Pearl Forum series 5-piece, 4 cymbal set with soft carrying cases. Cymbals are a mix of Sabian and Pearl. Two thrones, floor tom stick bag, extra Ludwig snare, 3 extra cymbals, extra set of Evans heads, extra Pearl drum pedal and high hat stand, and other misc. hardware, sticks, and accessories including cowbell and tambourine attachments. Heavily used but in good condition; just needs a good tune up. Asking $500. Contact Susan at sgetty@messiah.edu or 717-802-5447.

OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES

Yard sale fundraiser

Daybreak Church is having a yard sale! All proceeds will benefit the church’s benevolence fund. The yard sale will be held on Friday, Aug. 19, from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. at the church located at 321 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg. Food will be available for purchase. For additional information contact Randy Ness at rness@messiah.edu.

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.

Romans 15:5

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Plan to attend Community Day on August 23

All employees are encouraged to attend Community Day on Tuesday, Aug. 23 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts. This annual Messiah tradition serves as the ceremonial launch of the new academic year for employees with opportunities for corporate worship and fellowship, as well as the presentation of the President’s State of the College address. Refreshments will be available after the gathering from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the Eisenhower Campus Center lawn (rain location is Howe Atrium, Boyer Hall). All offices and departments (with the exception of Dispatch and the Early Learning Center) will close from 8:45-11:30 a.m. to allow employees to attend the gathering and reception. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Cohen, executive assistant to the president, at mcohen@messiah.edu.

Collaboratory bridge work featured in Central Penn Business Journal

The Collaboratory was recently highlighted in the August 8 Central Penn Business Journal for the work that the Panama Bridge team was able to accomplish this summer in partnership with Rio Missions and local engineering firms. Dr. Brian Swartz is the engineering advisor for this project. Dr. Doug Phillippy served as a site team advisor in May.

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For sale:

Oak desk for sale for $100. The desk is in fair condition with scattered scratches and scraps. The desk frame and dovetailed drawers are solid oak. The desktop and sides are oak veneer. The desktop is 43 inches across and 31 inches deep. The desk stands 30 inches high. The buyer must pick-up the desk in Palmyra, Pa. For more information contact Tara at tjankouskas@messiah.edu.

Eureka! TIMBERLINE® SQ OUTFITTER 6. FIVE used 6-person tents for sale ($75 each); MSRP $550 new. THREE tents include an additional exterior vestibule. These tents are in good condition with all poles and stakes. Some minor pieces (such as a clip or hook) may be missing. For more information contact Erik Lindquist at quist@messiah.edu

Free:

27″ Zenith High Definition TV (model 27V22) with remote control. Works well. Contact Erik Lindquist at quist@messiah.edu 

Job opportunities:

Campus Events is accepting applications for the position of campus events worker III. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9221. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu.

The Office of the Provost is accepting applications for the position of project coordinator. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9210. Job-related questions may be directed to Ruth Nutt, executive administrator to the Office of the Provost, at rnutt@messiah.edu.

The Office of the Provost is accepting applications for the position of administrative assistant to the Office of the Provost. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9206. Job-related questions may be directed to Ruth Nutt, executive administrator to the Office of the Provost, at rnutt@messiah.edu.

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

NEWS

Aldersgate Press published a book by Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch. The book, titled “Honorable Influence: A Christian’s Guide to Faithful Marketing,” shines the light of Christian faith on the field, revealing how marketers can avoid negative impact, and instead influence consumers to their benefit. Messiah College alumnus Peter Greer wrote the foreword. The book was the #1 New Release in Religious Ethics on Amazon.com for several days after its launch. If you’d like to learn more, visit www.HonorableInfluence.com.

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The deadline to order early arrival student meal cards is Tuesday, Aug. 9. Please place your order with the Falcon Exchange at falconexchange@messiah.edu by this date. Your email should include the department name, number of cards requested, org/acct # to be charged and the active start and stop dates on the cards.

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For sale:

Furniture Items for Sale. Furniture items in great condition for sale: Solid wood coffee table with inside storage (asking $50) and desk w/ matching chair (asking $40) Contact Kerry Hoke at ext.  7345 or hoke@messiah.edu.

Glass top computer desk with three shelves and keyboard tray–$35; Two vinyl adjustable desk chairs, five-wheeled base–$40 each or two for $70; Text Jonathan at 717-691-8341 or email at jlauer@messiah.edu.

Oak desk for sale for $100. The desk is in fair condition with scattered scratches and scraps. The desk frame and dovetailed drawers are solid oak. The desktop and sides are oak veneer. The desktop is 43 inches across and 31 inches deep. The desk stands 30 inches high. The buyer must pick-up the desk in Palmyra, Pa. For more information contact Tara at tjankouskas@messiah.edu.

NordicTrack AudioStrider 990. NordicTrack AudioStrider 990 eliptical machine. Like new but asking half the price. $500 dmagee@messiah.edu for inquiries.

Free:

Used Bed Frame Give Away. We have more than 100 used bed frames to give away. The frames take the long twin sized mattresses that measure 80 inches long by 36 inches wide by 8 inches high. The bed frames are located in the receiving area under the South Complex – South Side Café Deck. Frames can be picked up between 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring your own help to move the frames, because there will be no staff monitoring the area. Be aware that the bed frames are in pieces. You will need two bed ends and the long frame with springs to make one bed. Also be careful as you walk among the frames to look for trip hazards and possible sharp edges on the metal frames. The frames will be available until Aug. 12. If you have questions about the bed frames, contact Scott Zeigler at ext. 2940.

Wanted:

Temporary home needed.  Seeking temporary housing for family of four (two adults, two boys: ages 6 and 10) due to relocation to the area for a new position at Messiah. Dates needed 8/15-9/15. Basic place to sleep and prepare a simple meal would be fine. Contact Michelle Sanford at 207-590-6239 or michelle@acornrain.com.

Job Opportunities:

The Department of Dining Services at Messiah College currently has an opening for the temporary, part-time position of dining services employee. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/4443. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of Dining Services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Dining Services at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of temporary administrative assistant catering. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9138. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of Dining Services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of administrative assistant II – Teaching and Learning/Ernest L. Boyer Center/ Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9158. Job-related questions may be directed to Val Drobel, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the School of Business, School of Bus Edu & Social Sciences, at vdrobel@messiah.edu.

Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.

Psalms 33: 8-9

News

It is with great sadness that we inform the Messiah College community that Andy Grace’s stepson, Brayden James Bonsall, 19, passed away on Saturday July 2, 2016. Andy Grace, whom many of our employees know personally, is one of our representatives from our retirement advisory firm, Capital View Wealth Management. Please pray for Andy, his wife Tiffany, and the entire family circle. Brayden’s obituary can be found here; you will find an online guestbook where you may leave your condolences.

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Zika Virus information

What is the Zika Virus? How do you contract it? What precautions can you take? If you have it, what should you do? Where can you get more information on the Zika Virus? For answers to these questions, read the Zika Virus information sheet. 

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For sale:

Furniture Items for Sale. Furniture items in great condition for sale: Solid wood coffee table with inside storage (asking $50) and desk w/ matching chair (asking $40) Contact Kerry Hoke at ext.  7345 or hoke@messiah.edu

Moving sale! Big items: Nearly-new washer/dryer, large filing cabinet, couches, rolling cart (multipurpose; e.g. for kitchen, TV, bedside table), antiques, bikes, patio furniture, rocking chair, small dresser and more. Lots of smaller household and kids items, like train table, easel, toys, books, kitchen wares and miscellaneous. For questions or pictures, contact: mrobinson@messiah.edu or text (630) 877-6322.

Glass top computer desk with three shelves and keyboard tray–$35 Two vinyl adjustable desk chairs, five-wheeled base–$40 each or two for $70 Text Jonathan at 717-691-8341 or email at jlauer@messiah.edu

Free:

Used Bed Frame Give Away. We have more than 100 used bed frames to give away. The frames take the long twin sized mattresses that measure 80 inches long by 36 inches wide by 8 inches high. The bed frames are located in the receiving area under the South Complex – South Side Café Deck. Frames can be picked up between 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring your own help to move the frames, because there will be no staff monitoring the area. Be aware that the bed frames are in pieces. You will need two bed ends and the long frame with springs to make one bed. Also be careful as you walk among the frames to look for trip hazards and possible sharp edges on the metal frames. The frames will be available until Aug. 12. If you have questions about the bed frames, contact Scott Zeigler at ext. 2940.

Wanted:

Temporary home needed.  Seeking temporary housing for family of four (two adults, two boys: ages 6 and 10) due to relocation to the area for a new position at Messiah. Dates needed 8/15-9/15. Basic place to sleep and prepare a simple meal would be fine. Contact Michelle Sanford at 207-590-6239 or michelle@acornrain.com.

Job Opportunities:

The Admissions Office – ACS at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of ACS data entry processor. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9127. Job-related questions may be directed to Sherri Wolgemuth, recruiting and admissions data systems administrator and ACS supervisor, at Wolgemut@messiah.edu.

The Department of Dining Services at Messiah College currently has an opening for the temporary, part-time position of dining services employee. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/4443. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of Dining Services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Dining Services at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of temporary administrative assistant catering. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9138. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of Dining Services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.