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March 21

March 21st, 2019 by INTERCOM

So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34

NEWS

Congratulations to Dr. Robert Reyes, professor of human development and family science, for being elected to the Board of Directors of the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Congratulations also to Dr. Raeann Hamon, distinguished professor of family science and gerontology, for being elected to the chair-elect position of the International Section of NCFR. NCFR is the premier professional association for understanding families through interdisciplinary research, theory and practice.

Professor of the History of Science Ted Davis will give a plenary address at a conference on “ADAM, THE FALL, & THE GOODNESS OF GOD,” later this month at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Tara Savarino, adjunct instructor of music (voice), was invited to participate in the Rider University Gender & Sexuality Studies Colloquium. She was asked to present her paper, “The Ties that Bind: Examining Feminist Traditions in the Compositions of Libby Larsen, Jeanine Tesori, and India Arie”. The colloquium will take place on April 11.

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The winter issue of The Bridge is here!

Check out our feature on family businesses, tips from Messiah experts and profiles of our alumni. Read the entire issue at messiah.edu/the_bridge.

Chanticleer coming to Messiah March 29

CHANTICLEER March 29, 8 p.m., Parmer Hall Sponsored by the School of the Arts Performing Arts Series Founded in 1978 and praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for its “tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity,” Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the seamless blend of its 12 male voices ranging from countertenor to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music. Winner of two Grammy awards, their performance schedule regularly takes them throughout the U.S. and abroad. Join us as they return to the Messiah stage for their first appearance in magnificent Parmer Hall. “The world’s reigning male chorus” — the New Yorker Ticket prices are $20 for adults; $5 for children (under 18) and Messiah College students (with ID). To purchase, please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.

Visiting alumni program update

Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus: • Tuesday, March 26: Erin Shaffer ’99, Tawny Bernhardt’08, Kari Williams’14, Lindsay Peake’17, Veronica Kelly’17, Elizabeth Kemrer’18– HDFS Career Panel Sponsor: Raeann Hamon Our Visiting Alumni Program includes one or more of the following: 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 submit your request online –Self-Service, General Tab, and scroll to the bottom for Visiting Alumni Registration.

Voice student wins in regional competition!

Caleb Wenger, first year performance voice student of Dr. Damian Savarino, entered the National Association of Teachers of Singing Eastern Regional competition. The competition was hosted by Nazareth College in Rochester, New York and welcomed students of all levels from Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Quebec (including the Ottawa area) and West Virginia. In both the Freshmen Classical Men and Freshmen Music Theatre divisions, Caleb advanced through two levels of the competition to the Finals Concert. In the Finals Concert, he performed one piece from his repertoire for each division and placed 1st in the Classical division and 2nd in the Music Theatre division. Please join the Department of Music in congratulating Caleb!

Artist event: book crafter Dannielle Vincent demonstration

On Wednesday, March 27 at 4 p.m. on the Library’s main floor, College Press and Murray Library welcome book crafter Dannielle Vincent who will be speaking about and demonstrating her work in creatively altering and repurposing books. Dannielle Vincent’s hand-folded book art and patterns caught the attention of the Longwood Gardens staff, who commissioned her to create pieces for their very popular Christmas exhibits. In addition, she was the first artist ever to have their work featured on the cover of Longwood’s Holiday brochure. Through video and hands-on demonstration, Dannielle will demonstrate how she creates a pattern and then folds a book to create a work of art, and will also speak about the steps of starting an online business. A few of her creations are currently on display at Murray Library. For more of her work: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreMadeReMade

Focus groups

We need your feedback! In response to our Campus Climate Survey conducted in March 2017, the Campus Climate Action Team (CCAT) along with colleagues from the Graduate Program in Higher Education at Penn State University, led by Dr. Dave Guthrie, are hosting focus groups on campus to gather additional information on the perceived intersection of the identified priorities with employee experiences and perspectives. A number of these focus groups have already occurred, but there are more yet to come. If you were already contacted about participating in a particular constituent group, but have yet to sign up, please consider doing so. In addition, if you were not previously contacted, but would like to participate, please sign up for an Open Group which is scheduled for Thursday, March 28 at the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RY30fNs9iUOpwcEVUm61LjFmz07NjspIhgqNEZSiCSJUNE8zOUg1VlRMUE44S0Q2Rk85WU1BWVpTNCQlQCN0PWcu If you would like to participate in this effort, but are simply unable to attend a focus group at the days/times identified at the link above, we encourage you to participate by completing and submitting this Qualtrics survey that includes the same prompts used in the focus groups: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eD4gjgzwfug8DTn Questions may be directed to the co-chairs of the Campus Climate Action Team: Dr. Todd Allen at tallen@messiah.edu and Inger Blount at iblount@messiah.edu.

Your feedback needed!

This year the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations will be the point of contact for Family Weekend as well as all Homecoming festivities. In order to ensure we are helping to craft a meaningful experience for both our guests as well as our on-campus offices, we’d love your feedback on how to make both of those events effective for your team! Please submit your feedback by clicking here to fill out our survey. Presidential Lecture Series Promoting the Common Good

During the 2018-2019 academic year, Messiah College will explore how incarnating our mission as a Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences in a rapidly changing and increasingly skeptical cultural context contributes to the common good of church and society – a common good rooted in a Christ-centered commitment to the dignity, welfare and human flourishing of all our neighbors. The Office of the President is sponsoring a lecture series devoted to this exploration. George Pickens’ lecture will take place on Tuesday evening, March 26 at 7 p.m. in Parmer Hall. The lecture will be 30 minutes and followed by a Q & A session. Chapel credits will be offered.

Service Day: Serve with Area M Special Olympics

Messiah College, in partnership with Area M, is once again hosting more than 1,100 athletes on April 11 to compete in the 50th Anniversary of the Area M Special Olympic Games. These games cannot happen without your help! While all educators and students in Created and Called for Community classes will be serving as buddies (and do not need to register), we are currently looking for volunteers to help with set-up/clean-up, provide support for swimming or track & field events, and assist in day-of event logistics. Volunteer registration for Special Olympics is now LIVE! To sign-up, visit: http://agapecenter-2018specialosignups.partnershipplanners.org/volunteer/index.php Additional information regarding Service Day can be found on our website (messiah.edu/agape). Questions? Please email agapecenter@messiah.edu or call ext. 7255.

Free Welcome Week t-shirts available

The Office of Student Involvement & Leadership Programs has left-over Welcome Week t-shirts from 2016 (Under Construction), 2017 (The Here and Now) and 2018 (The Good Life) for free at their office beginning today. The sizes are very random, mostly L, XL, 2XL. You are welcome to stop by for a shirt or two. When they are gone, they are gone! The office is located on the 2nd floor of Larsen Student Union at the top of the main staircase.

Shutting down MCSquare

In the beginning of October, ITS launched Falconlink to the campus community. Since that time, FalconLink has been updated to address minor bugs, add cards and improve the overall user experience. Now that all the content from MCSquare has been moved to FalconLink and quite a few new cards have been created, the time has come to shut down MCSquare. On Tuesday, March 26, MCSquare will no longer be accessible. If you have any bookmarks pointing to MCSquare, they will automatically be directed to FalconLink. If you are unable to find a card, or discover a card doesn’t work properly, simply click on the message icon to the right of the search box to let us know.

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Job opportunity

For sale

Dining room table and six chairs – $250 o.b.o.; matching china cabinet/hutch – $200 OBO. For more information contact Ron Burwell: rburwell@messiah.edu or 717.525.3391

Home for sale on the Yellow Breeches. Located in Green Lane Farms in Camp Hill. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, hardwood floors throughout, ceiling fans in all bedrooms. Updated baths, kitchen, and kitchen appliances. Brand new roof and freshly painted deck. Email for serious inquiries: Talisha: tm1242@messiah.edu

For rent

House available late May to early August. About two miles from campus, adjacent to Township Park. Furnished, with a cat. Rent and yard work responsibilities negotiable. Contact David Owen: owen@messiah.edu

Wanted

Looking for a forever home for my cat. I have an exotic shorthair cat that I need to find a forever home for. He will be 2 in May, is neutered, easily handled for brushing and nail clipping and has a wonderful personality. He is a little shy until he gets to know you, so a house with a lot of noise probably would not be a good fit for him. He gets along with other cats and is a very easy keeper. If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact me at skeefer@messiah.edu.

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March 14

March 14th, 2019 by INTERCOM

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trails of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

John 1:2-3

NEWS

Professor of the History of Science Ted Davis will give a plenary address at a conference on “ADAM, THE FALL, & THE GOODNESS OF GOD,” later this month at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Dr. Dottie Weigel, assistant professor and director of the Graduate Program in Higher Education, and Keyauna Moore, graduate assistant for academic advising, presented a conference session entitled, “Supporting International and Third-Culture Students’ First-Year Transition” at the Annual Conference on The First-Year Experience in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Todd Goranson, professor of music, performed as baritone saxophonist with The Temptations and The Four Tops in concert in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on Feb. 23. The two legendary Motown groups have charted a total of 62 top 40 hit songs.

Todd Goranson, professor of music, concluded a series of forty single reed clinics at 27 elementary, middle and high schools in the mid-Atlantic area from August 2018 through February 2019. He gave clinics as part of the Vandoren Regional Artist outreach program, providing free instruction at public schools in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia on saxophone and clarinet pedagogy, approaches to practice and careers in music.

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Deadline for submitting spring 2019 EMS events

Important dates: • Thursday, April 11 – Service Day, all events must be an evening event after 5 p.m. • Tuesday, April 16 – Service Day rain date • Wednesday, May 8 – Reading Day, no student events prior to 5 p.m. • Saturday, May 11 – Graduate Commencement, no events will be accepted this day • Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18 – Undergraduate Commencement, no events will be accepted during this timeframe

Summer student hiring reminder

This is a reminder that if your department plans to hire a student for a summer position, you must submit a summer hiring proposal through jobs.messiah.edu by April 4. All summer student employees must be requested for hire by submitting a summer hiring proposal through the jobs.messiah.edu system, even if the student currently works for your department, or has worked previously for your department. If you will be hiring a student that has not worked for your department previously, please remember that students that attended the Summer Job Fair must be given first priority to openings. If you have any questions or need assistance with summer hiring, or would like a list of job fair attendees, please contact Belinda Conrad, bconrad@messiah.edu or ext. 2900. Additional information regarding hiring summer student employees can be found here.

Beyond the Blues: Signs, Symptoms and Support for Children and Teens Facing Depression

Join the Messiah College School of Graduate Studies and Geisinger Holy Spirit for the Partners in Caring Speaker Series on Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in the High Center, Parmer Hall. An engaging community conversation will include thoughtful insights about depression and how it impacts children and teens during critical periods of development. From biological factors to social stressors, peer and school pressures to family dynamics, youth are challenged to face difficult emotions, including depression. Learn about the signs, symptoms and influencers of depression and practical ways parents, teachers and community members can support our youth. Panelists include: Dr. Kevin Barnes, Dr. Stephen Kuniak, Dr. Charlene Lane, Dr. Deedre Michell and Ms. Amy Waugh.

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Job opportunities

The Department of Facility Services has two openings for full-time campus events workers. For additional information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14656 (1st shift) or http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14658 (3rd shift). Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, events/staff coordinator, at lprice@messiah.edu.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time community safety officer, 2nd shift. For additional information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14683. Job-related questions can be directed to Cindy Burger, Director of Safety, at cburger@messiah.edu.

The Office of Student Affairs has a full-time opening for director of student success. For additional information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14408. Job-related questions may be directed to Kris Hansen-Kieffer, vice provost/dean of students, at khansen@messiah.edu.

For sale

Special edition Fitbit Versa. Works great. Asking $175. Contact Wendy: wperez@messiah.edu

House for Sale. 2238 sq. ft. home located 1/2 mile from Messiah College and convenient to Rt. 15. Beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathrooms in friendly, quiet neighborhood, perfect for families. Family room and open dining/kitchen area create great space for entertaining, as well as ample deck space wired for a hot tub. Two car garage. Windows replaced in 2015, mini split heat pump/ac units added in 2016, and a wood burning stove makes this home’s utilities inexpensive. For details please contact Lauren Cross (jones.lauren27@gmail.com or call/text 240-434-6330). https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/9292214_zpid/40.167199,-76.987317,40.151292,-77.014783_rect/14_zm/?view=public

Miscellaneous items for sale. Full size M-Audio Keystation 88 Pro with stand, cover, expression pedal & midi cables. Lightly used in smoke-free home studio. $300 OBO. NordicTrack E7.5 Elliptical Trainer, excellent condition. $350 O.B.O. Vision Fitness E3100 bile, $150 O.B.O. Click here for pictures. Contact Hilary Hoover: hhoover@messiah.edu.

Whirlpool Chest Freezer, Model EH070CFXCQ01 L0, $100. Very good condition. 22W x 31L x 34H. Pictures available upon request. Contact pseibert@messiah.edu

Ceiling Lights with Brass trim, very good condition. Three matching ones available. Will sell individually or as a group. $10 each. Pictures available upon request. Contact pseibert@messiah.edu.

Sears 10″ radial arm saw with stand ($50). Sears jig saw with motor (older) $15. Contact: rburwell@messiah.edu or call 717-525-3391 for more information.

For rent

House near campus available for summer. Faculty home, furnished and including two cats, available for summer rental (early/mid-June to early August). Rent negotiable. Close to campus, a ten-minute walk. Contact Jenell Paris, jparis@messiah.edu.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Seeking host families

Harrisburg Academy (10 Erford Rd., Wormleysburg, PA) will host an exciting cultural immersion summer camp for Chinese students in middle school and we are seeking host families! The camp will take place July 20 to Aug. 3, with weekday activities on the Harrisburg Academy campus and chaperoned weekend day trips. Host families will receive a generous stipend to help offset the cost of hosting (meals, transportation, etc.); host families will pick up their student(s) at Harrisburg Academy on July 20 and will provide transportation to and from Harrisburg Academy from July 22 until their departure on Aug. 3. Host families will also provide breakfast and dinner daily for their student(s). If you are willing to host for one or both weeks or know someone who might be, please contact Jennifer Graf at graf.j@harrisburgacademy.org or Carol Hall at chall@messiah.edu.

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March 7

March 7th, 2019 by INTERCOM

I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.

John 14:27

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Nominate an employee for a Pride in Performance award!

It is that time of year again when anyone can nominate a fellow employee for a Pride in Performance Award!

We have made the process a little easier this year; please go here and CLICK ON THE NAME OF THE AWARD and the hidden link will send you to two or three short questions regarding the person you wish to nominate. Please submit by March 8.

First Annual Lead and Learn Conference coming to Messiah

The Messiah College Graduate Program in Education announces an experiential opportunity for Messiah students. On March 9, Messiah will host the FIRST ANNUAL Keystone Lead and Learn Conference and Ed Camp. Sessions will be held in Boyer Hall and will highlight the works of educators from our community as they work in collaboration with Messiah students and preservice teachers from our area. The conference is free, registration is free. Join us, as we lead and learn at Messiah! Register using this link: http://bit.ly/2CCRvWg Find more information about sessions at this link: sites.google.com/view/keystonelead Contact Maude Yacapsin for details: myacapsin@messiah.edu

Visiting alumni program

Tell us when you are inviting alumni to return to campus and we can help.

What we offer for visiting alumni:

Gift bag
Electronic parking pass
Meal ticket for Lottie Nelson Dining Hall
Alum’s name, reason for visit and sponsor listed on monitor in the ECC Commons
Acknowledgement in the Intercom – both sponsoring department/class and alumni

What we ask of you:

Give us as much notice as possible.
Complete the online form on Self-Service, General Tab. Scroll to the bottom of the list and click Visiting Alumni Registration.

Questions: email Michelle Shellenberger, mshellenberger@messiah.edu

Visiting alumni returning to campus

Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus: Thursday, March 7: Krista Yoder Latortue ’06 – Leading a discussion between food/nutrition and ethics and faith. Sponsoring organization – Student Nutrition Awareness Club (SNAC). Monday, March 11: Tovah Wilson ’15, Graduate program in Higher Education graduate assistant recruitment day. Sponsor – Tina Keul Tuesday, March 12: Jarod Hynson, Jehava Brown ’07, Jason Webb ’98, Corrie Leister ’00 – Participating in Pizza with Professionals. Sponsor – Career and Professional Development Center Tuesday, March 12, Blake Lynch ’11, Alejandro Garcia Davalos ’13, Dr. Paula Boulware-Brown ’95, Cjloe Vinoya ’12 – Participating in Multicultural Career Panel and Networking Event. Sponsor – Career and Professional Development Center
Rescheduled Presidential Lecture Series Promoting the Common Good

Todd Allen’s lecture, “Understanding our Civil rights Past, Shaping our Shared Future” will take place on Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. in Parmer Hall. The lecture will be 30 minutes and followed by a Q & A session. Chapel credits will be offered.

You are invited: employee open house

SAVE THE DATE!

Tour the Homestead guest rooms
Enjoy light refreshments from Two Bridges Catering
Enter to win a free night at the Homestead or a free 10” cake for your next special occasion.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 13 between 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Climenhaga Homestead

Join our conversation with the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom

Please join us for a Women’s History Month event! A collaboration between the Diversity Committee, the Gender Concerns Committee and the Peace and Conflict Studies program will host a panel and Q&A with members of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom. SOSS is an organization of Jewish and Muslim women working to build bridges and fight hate, negative stereotyping and prejudice. The conversation will include founding members of SOSS, Sheryl Olitzky and Heba Macksound, and Messiah College’s Dr. Shelly Skinner. All are welcome to attend and hear from these compelling women. Thursday, March 7, 7 p.m. Parmer Cinema

Deadline for Submitting Spring 2019 EMS Events

Friday, March 15 is the deadline to submit your spring 2019 EMS event requests that include tech/audio needs, set up needs or require ticket sales. Requests that do not require these needs will still be accepted. Call room reservations (ext. 6009) with any questions. Important dates: • Thursday, April 11 – Service Day, all events must be an evening event after 5 p.m. • Tuesday, April 16 – Service Day rain date • Wednesday, May 8 – Reading Day, no student events prior to 5 p.m. • Saturday, May 11 – Graduate Commencement, no events will be accepted this day • Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18 – Undergraduate Commencement, no events will be accepted during this timeframe

Wildlife of Messiah College – photography reception at the Oakes Museum

Join the Oakes Museum, the Office of Sustainability and Earthkeepers TODAY, March 7, 11:30 – 2 p.m. for a reception in the Oakes Museum and an artist talk. The museum is featuring photography done by Daniel Fliehler, a senior environmental science major with a passion for photography. The photographs featured in the museum are of wildlife from right on our very own campus. Light refreshments will be provided. The talk will begin at 12:30. 7-second version: Who: the Oakes Museum, the Office of Sustainability, and Earthkeepers What: a photo reception When: March 7, drop in any time from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: the Oakes Museum Why: Amazing wildlife photography!

Murray Library’s March newsletter

Read about upcoming events and displays, check out new library resources, and hear from the Library Director in Murray Library’s March 2019 newsletter.

Farewell reception

The Department of Safety is hosting a farewell reception for Lynn Maynard on Wednesday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Private Dining Room of Eisenhower Campus Center. Lynn will be leaving the college after 19 years of service with the Department of Safety. Please join us in thanking him for his dedicated service by stopping by, grabbing a snack and wishing him well in his future endeavors.

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For sale

Baby Einstein neighborhood friends activity jumper. In good condition, $40. Pictures: https://tinyurl.com/yb2mfcp4 Contact: owen@messiah.edu

Special edition Fitbit Versa. Works great. Asking $175. Contact Wendy: wperez@messiah.edu

House for Sale. 2238 sq. ft. home located 1/2 mile from Messiah College and convenient to Rt. 15. Beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathrooms in friendly, quiet neighborhood, perfect for families. Family room and open dining/kitchen area create great space for entertaining, as well as ample deck space wired for a hot tub. Two car garage. Windows replaced in 2015, mini split heat pump/ac units added in 2016, and a wood burning stove makes this home’s utilities inexpensive. For details please contact Lauren Cross (jones.lauren27@gmail.com or call/text 240-434-6330). https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/784942541891425/?ref=feed_rhc

Miscellaneous items for sale. Full size M-Audio Keystation 88 Pro with stand, cover, expression pedal & midi cables. Lightly used in smoke-free home studio. $300 OBO . NordicTrack E7.5 Elliptical Trainer, excellent condition. $350 O.B.O. Vision Fitness E3100 bile, $150 O.B.O. Click here for pictures. Contact Hilary Hoover: hhoover@messiah.edu.

Whirlpool Chest Freezer, Model EH070CFXCQ01 L0, $100. Very good condition. 22W x 31L x 34H. Pictures available upon request. Contact pseibert@messiah.edu

Ceiling Lights with Brass trim, very good condition. Three matching ones available. Will sell individually or as a group. $10 each. Pictures available upon request. Contact pseibert@messiah.edu.

Printer Cartridge for sale. HP 950XL black printer cartridge for sale. New and never opened. Retails for $43. Asking $25. Call ext. 2030 or email: dlerew@messiah.edu

For rent

House near campus available for summer. Faculty home, furnished and including two cats, available for summer rental (early/mid June to early August). Rent negotiable. Close to campus, a ten-minute walk. Contact Jenell Paris, jparis@messiah.edu.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Seeking host families

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Feb. 28

February 28th, 2019 by INTERCOM

He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Psalm 23:3

NEWS

Dwayne Magee, director of college press and postal services, has been appointed to serve on the Postmaster General’s Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC). MTAC is a venue for the United States Postal Service to share technical information with mailers, and to receive their advice and recommendations on matters concerning mail-related products and services, in order to enhance customer value and expand the use of these products and services for the mutual benefit of mailing industry stakeholders and the Postal Service.

In addition, Dwayne has been re-certified in the Certified Graphic Communications Manager Program. He had to accumulate a minimum of 15 professional credits through sources such as membership in the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA), attending IPMA annual educational conference or other educational seminars related to graphic arts; writing published articles related to graphic arts or management; serving as a volunteer leader for IPMA or other professional graphic arts associations; or instructing or lecturing on graphic arts or management. Nearly 400 men and women in the corporate publishing profession have earned the designation. Please congratulate Dwayne on this recognition and service to his profession.

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Trio Atlantis and the Messiah College Symphony Orchestra

March 1, 7:30 p.m., Parmer Hall Timothy Dixon, conductor Sponsored by the School of the Arts Performing Arts Series

Trio Atlantis will join the Messiah College Symphony Orchestra in a world-premiere performance of a new piece by Swedish composer Johan Gund. Trio Atlantis is a woodwind chamber music project consisting of three distinguished musicians from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Swedish instrumentalists Britta Holger, oboe, and Nils Erik Hagström, clarinet, joined Swedish-American and Messiah faculty member Todd Goranson, bassoon and saxophone, for a series of concerts in Sweden in 2016, including a recital at the former home of Alfred Nobel. The combination of these three musicians has been described as “stellar,” and Trio Atlantis is excited to be making their U.S. premiere performance. All tickets are $5. To purchase, please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.

Follow Messiah College on Instagram!

Instagram is the currently the most popular social media platform for prospective students researching colleges, and Messiah uses the platform as one of the largest facets of our social media marketing plan. When business accounts surpass 10,000 followers, the tools available to reach our target audience expand exponentially, allowing us to add a unique call-to-action or link in any “story!” You can help us reach 10,000 followers by liking our page (@messiahcollege on Instagram) and by encouraging your audiences to follow Messiah on Instagram!

Save the date: Homecoming Weekend 2019

Please save the date for Homecoming Weekend 2019, held on Oct. 18 and 19! As a reminder, all events occurring during Homecoming weekend must be approved and planned through the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations. If you have plans for an event and have not been in contact with our office, please reach out to Ashley Sider, by email or phone (ext. 2490), by May 1. The 2019 Homecoming schedule will be made available by early July at www.homecoming.messiah.edu.

2019 Alumni Awards Dinner

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations welcomes the campus community, Messiah alumni and guests to the 2019 Alumni Awards Dinner where we will recognize and celebrate several individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society or Messiah College. The Alumni Awards Banquet will take place Saturday, March 30 from 5-7 p.m. in Martin Commons. The evening will include a greeting from President Kim Phipps, buffet-style dinner and a program honoring this year’s award recipients. • Young Alumni Achievement Award: Melissa (Davis) Stuebing ’06 • Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award: Robert Parker ’83 • Alumni Christian Service Award: J. Ron Byler ‘74 • Alumni Appreciation Award: Eldon Fry Cost: $15 per person Seats are limited and pre-registration by Friday, March 15 is required. To register, please visit http://attend.com/award19. As a Messiah College employee, you will have the option to pay via Journal Voucher or via your personal credit card, depending on the nature for your attendance and/or participation in this event. If you would like to reserve an entire table (10 seats, $150), please directly contact the Alumni Office at 717-796-5252. For questions about the event, please contact asider@messiah.edu.

Multicultural Career Panel and networking event

The Multicultural Council and the Career and Professional Development Center have invited a diverse group of alumni to come to Messiah and share about the transition from college to the workplace. They will share their wisdom on unique challenges that graduates might encounter and how they have navigated the transition. This panel will be followed by an opportunity to network with some major local organizations. Event Details: March 7; panel will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Boyer 131 The Panelists include: Blake Lynch, community policing coordinator, Harrisburg Bureau of Police; Alejandro Eduardo Garcia, consultant, Deloitte; Dr. Paula V. Boulware-Brown, LCP, clinical supervisor of psychological testing, and Psychology Specialty Groups, Caron Treatment Centers; Cjloe Vinoya-Chung, MPH, executive assistant, Office of Deputy Secretary, Department of Health – Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Mini Job Fair and Networking:

The following companies will be available to talk with students about opportunities at their companies:

– UPMC Pinnacle

– Giant/Ahold

– Hershey Entertainment

– YWCA of Harrisburg

Event Details: March 7, job fair/networking 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Howe Atrium

Did you know…? Version History

Restore a previous version of a file in OneDrive – If a file is accidently overwritten, a previous version can normally be retrieved. Use the ellipsis (…) beside a file name to access version history on a file.

Rescheduled date for the Pizza w/ Professionals with the Milton Hershey School

Due to last week’s inclement weather, the Pizza with Professional event with the Milton Hershey School was postponed. It will now be held on Wednesday, March 27 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. The RSVP link is http://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0JMUAIavn8M3WrH. All interested students and educators are welcome to attend!

You are invited: employee open house

SAVE THE DATE!

Do you ever have out of town guests, but lack the space to host them? Has your guest bedroom turned into a storage room that is too overwhelming to tackle? Do you enjoy hosting parties or dinners, but dread the food preparation and cleanup required? Do you just need a quick side dish to take to an event? The Office of Conference and Event Services and Messiah’s own Two Bridges Catering invite you to an afternoon open house to explore options to make your life easier. • Tour the Homestead guest rooms • Enjoy light refreshments from Two Bridges Catering • Enter to win a free night at the Homestead or a free 10” cake for your next special occasion. WHEN: Wednesday, March 13 between 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Climenhaga Homestead

Campus Climate Action Team

As you may recall, Messiah College conducted a Campus Climate Survey in March 2017 and the results were formally presented and disseminated across campus in the Spring of 2018. Click here to see more information on the results presented.

One of the outcomes of the survey was the formation of a Campus Climate Action Team (CCAT), the purpose of which is to provide a more in depth analysis of the results and to make recommendations to College leadership.

The CCAT includes:

Dr. Todd Allen (special assistant to the president and provost for diversity affairs, and professor of communication) and Inger Blount (director of human resources) as co-chairs
Bryan Brunk (wrestling coach)
Meg Jones Hoover (career coach)
Asha Early (sous chef)
Dr. Jim LaGrand (director of the College Honors Program and professor of history)
Allan Matthew (director of graduate enrollment)
Hannah McBride (violence prevention coordinator).

Specifically, the CCAT has been charged with focusing on the five priorities identified in the survey results by the President’s Cabinet and developing recommendations for education and programming designed to address the priorities. To that end, the CCAT is partnering with colleagues from the Graduate Program in Higher Education at Penn State University. Led by Dr. Dave Guthrie, a team from Penn State will be coming to campus to host focus groups during the months of March and April. The purpose of these focus groups is to gather information on the intersection of the identified priorities with student /employee experiences and perspectives.

The opportunity to sign up for participating in these focus groups will be sent in the coming weeks. The PSU team is finalizing the exact number of focus groups and numbers participants needed. If you are not selected to a particular focus group or your schedule doesn’t permit participating, you will still have the opportunity to provide feedback electronically. Additional information regarding this process will be forthcoming.

Join our conversation with the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom

Nominate an employee for a Pride in Performance award!

It is that time of year again when anyone can nominate a fellow employee for a Pride in Performance Award!

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Job opportunities

The Engle Center has an opening for a full-time counselor. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14568. Job-related questions can be directed to Eleanor Muir, director of counseling and health services at emuir@messiah.edu.

The Office of Student Affairs has a full-time opening for coordinator of student involvement and leadership programs. For additional information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14576. Job related questions may be directed to Julie Cline, assistant director of student involvement and leadership programs at jcline@messiah.edu.

For sale

1-Day Acuvue Contact lenses. New but boxes have been open so they can’t be returned. My teenager’s RX changes by the month. Purchased at Morrison Associates, Harrisburg for $66/box. Asking $25/box. (2) boxes of -2.25 and (1) box of -2.00. Contact Karen: kgarlinger@messiah.edu

Baby Einstein neighborhood friends activity jumper.In good condition, $40. Pictures: https://tinyurl.com/yb2mfcp4 Contact: owen@messiah.edu

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Feb. 21, 2019

February 21st, 2019 by INTERCOM

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!”

Matthew 7:7-11

NEWS

Dr. Eric Rawson, professor of exercise science and chair of the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science, is an author of the recently released 12th edition of the book Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sport (Williams, Rawson, & Branch: McGraw-Hill Education).

Karl Bergmann, assistant director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, presented at the South Central District Meeting of the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association Jan. 29. More than 50 attendees watch his presentation titled “Impairment Based Conservative Management of Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI).” This was the first time the district had ever done a presentation that was completely virtual, and it was a record attendance for the district. The executive board of the South Central District of the PPTA was elated by the turnout.

Emily Farrar, assistant professor of engineering, and two engineering students—Emma Vogan and Castine Donoff—presented their work on designing and implementing a system for 3D printing prosthetics and orthotics in partnership with CURE Kenya at the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) regional conference in Baltimore, Maryland, Feb. 8-9. Vogan won second place and Donoff won fourth place in the collegiate competition for their posters and “lightning talks” on this project. The awards will cover their conference expenses, and their work was highlighted at the SWE awards banquet. These projects are part of the Collaboratory for Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research. Both students plan to travel to Kenya this summer in order to implement their work with the CURE orthopedic workshop staff at the Kijabe, Kenya hospital.

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Submitting an INTERCOM request

For consistency, Messiah uses AP Style in its publications. You can help us by submitting your Intercom request using AP style for key areas like the ones below. Thank you!

Dates:

When used with a specific date, abbreviate Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. Spell them out when you are using the month alone, or with a year alone.

Examples:

Feb. 23, March 15 Please join us in welcoming the new students when they arrive in August.

Titles:

Capitalization in AP Style is confined to formal titles used directly before an individual’s name. Lowercase and spell out titles when they are not used with an individual’s name.

Example:

Professor of Business John Doe presented ….

John Doe, professor of business, presented ….

Messiah College is currently hiring a marketing specialist.

Times:

Use figures except for noon and midnight. Use a colon to separate hours from minutes. You do not need to include :00.

Example:

7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Noon – 2:30 p.m.

Trio Atlantis and the Messiah College Symphony Orchestra

March 1, 7:30 p.m., Parmer Hall Timothy Dixon, conductor Sponsored by the School of the Arts Performing Arts Series Trio Atlantis will join the Messiah College Symphony Orchestra in a world-premiere performance of a new piece by Swedish composer Johan Gund. Trio Atlantis is a woodwind chamber music project consisting of three distinguished musicians from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Swedish instrumentalists Britta Holger, oboe, and Nils Erik Hagström, clarinet, joined Swedish-American and Messiah faculty member Todd Goranson, bassoon and saxophone, for a series of concerts in Sweden in 2016, including a recital at the former home of Alfred Nobel. The combination of these three musicians has been described as “stellar,” and Trio Atlantis is excited to be making their U.S. premiere performance. All tickets are $5. To purchase, please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.

First Annual Lead and Learn Conference coming to Messiah

Store closed Feb. 25

The Campus Store will be closed for inventory Monday, Feb. 25. Please plan ahead and make your purchases in advance. We will open again at 9 a.m., Feb.26.

Fire extinguisher training offered to all employees and students

Fire extinguisher training will be conducted Feb. 26 – March 1 in Hostetter Chapel, conference room 113. This training consists of a demonstration of the use of the extinguisher and then the opportunity for each participant to experience “hands-on” practice in extinguishing a “fire.” Training on the types of fires and extinguishers as well as initial instruction on the P.A.S.S. system for using extinguishers is provided via an online course that must be completed prior to the actual hands-on session. There are several sessions offered each day. To sign up for a time that fits your schedule, go to FalconLink; type “training” in the search window; and click on All Training Classes. (You may be asked to provide your login). Click on the drop down arrow in the box under CLICK HERE TO SEE AVAILABLE CLASSES and select Fire Extinguisher Training. From the list that appears, select the session you want. Click on the pencil in front of the session you wish to take and follow the instructions for registering. Employees, please inform your supervisor of the session for which you register. If you have any questions regarding this training, please contact Donna Fink at ext. 5038 or Valerian Curd at ext. 6747.

2019 graduate assistant positions

The Graduate Program in Higher Education is offering graduate assistantships on the Messiah campus as well as at several partner institutions such as Catawba College (working with Marcus Washington ’05, MA ’14), Bluffton University, Houghton College and Gonzaga University. Graduate students will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working on a college or university campus while pursuing their Master of Arts degree in higher education through Messiah. The priority deadline to apply is March 1. Information on available positions can be found here: https://www.messiah.edu/info/21768/graduate_assistantships/3210/positions_available. For questions about the application process or for information about the program, please contact Dottie Weigel, program director, at dweigel@messiah.edu.

Budget development FY20

This year’s budget development process will be opening in the beginning of March. If you have budget responsibility for your area, please watch for additional notifications via email, in the coming weeks. Contact Kimberly Hawkins with any questions in advance of the budget process at khawkins@messiah.edu.

Help us name the new institutional repository and win prizes!

Funded by the Sawyer Digital Proficiency Initiative, the Messiah College institutional repository will go live in 2019. It will be an online showcase that collects, preserves and shares quality scholarship, creative works and historical collections created by the students and educators of Messiah College and makes them freely available to the world. Make your voice heard and help us name it! Submit by Thursday, Feb. 28. Tell us your idea! http://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2cxcszoRX1V0kfz

2019 Humanities Symposium

The Center for Public Humanities is pleased to invite you to the 2019 Humanities Symposium, going on now through Feb. 22. This year our theme is “For the Common Good,” and we have a week full of speakers, panel discussions, exhibits, dance, music, literature and plenty of opportunities to engage in rich discussions about “For the Common Good.” We are thrilled to welcome the founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman, as our keynote speaker on Thursday, Feb. 21. To find out more about Edelman and our complete schedule of events, go to messiah.edu/cphsymposium.

Promotion of Mark Graybill

The College has been advertising and interviewing for a replacement to fill the vacant grounds manager position. We received many qualified applicants for this position from all over the region and conducted interviews. I am pleased to announce that the position was offered to Mark Graybill and he has accepted. Mark has been a member of the Grounds Department for 11 years and most recently served as groundskeeper/sports turf leader. Please join me in congratulating Mark on his promotion. Mark started his new role as the grounds manager on Monday, Feb. 11.

Rescheduled date for the Pizza with Professionals with Candoris

Due to last week’s inclement weather, the Pizza with Professional event with Candoris was postponed. It will now be held on Wednesday, March 13 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. The RSVP link is http://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7PzToIjCeh5J4a1 All interested students and educators are welcome to attend!

Save-the-Date: Homecoming Weekend 2019

2019 Alumni Awards Dinner

Honoring Evie Telfer

Many of you have already heard that Evie Telfer is moving on, but not far. After 22 years of pouring out her love and wisdom in ministry to Messiah College students, Evie has decided to serve as a pastor at Messiah Lifeways. Evie will still be active on campus through Easter, beginning her new role on May 7. Since Evie is an outdoor-loving farm girl at heart, some kind of creekside picnic will be planned for formal farewells later this spring. Join us in prayers of gratitude for Evie’s service, for grace for her new ministry, and for the College Ministries search that will commence soon. – Don Opitz, College Pastor

Multicultural Career Panel and networking event

The Multicultural Council and the Career and Professional Development Center have invited a diverse group of alumni to come to Messiah and share about the transition from college to the workplace. They will share their wisdom on unique challenges that graduates might encounter and how they have navigated the transition. This panel will be followed by an opportunity to network with some major local organizations. Event Details: March 7 panel will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Boyer 131 The Panelists include: Blake Lynch, community policing coordinator, Harrisburg Bureau of Police Alejandro Eduardo Garcia, consultant, Deloitte Dr. Paula V. Boulware-Brown, LCP, clinical supervisor of psychological testing, and Psychology Specialty Groups, Caron Treatment Centers Cjloe Vinoya-Chung, MPH, executive assistant, Office of Deputy Secretary, Department of Health – Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Mini Job Fair and Networking:

The following companies will be available to talk with students about opportunities at their companies:

– UPMC Pinnacle

– Giant/Ahold

– Hershey Entertainment

– YWCA of Harrisburg

Event Details: March 7, job fair/networking 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Howe Atrium

Rescheduled Presidential Lecture Series Promoting the Common Good

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For sale

Alumcraft Jon Boat.12 ft. Jon Boat with anchor, anchor mate, 2 hardback seats, boat trailer and Mikota electric trolling motor. Asking $400 for all. Contact Jeff @ 717-432-2181 or Denise @ dalbert@messiah.edu.

1-Day Acuvue Contact lenses. New but boxes have been open so they can’t be returned. My teenager’s RX changes by the month. Purchased at Morrison Associates, Harrisburg for $66/box. Asking $30/box. (2) boxes of -2.25 and (1) box of -2.00. Contact Karen: kgarlinger@messiah.edu

Miscellaneous items for sale. We no longer have a use for these, but someone else may: bread maker with owner’s manual $15, 75′ heavy duty extension cord $25, (outdoor) post lights $20 each or all 4 for $60 (picture attached) For other pictures, please contact cwiddowson@messiah.edu.

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Feb. 14, 2019

February 14th, 2019 by INTERCOM

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

NEWS

Senior Lecturer of Applied Health and Director of Wellness Mindy Smith received the Pearl Berlin Graduate Student Writing Award for her literature review “Support for Collegiate Student-Athletes in the Transition to Meaningful Lifetime Physical Activity.” The award is given for meritorious writing to a graduate student in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of North Carolina (Greensboro), where Smith is a student.

Paul Johns, assistant professor of human development and family science, successfully defended his dissertation titled “Husbands’ Experience of Being Trusted by Their Wives: A Heuristic Study.” Johns completed his Ph.D. in professional counseling from Liberty University in December 2018. Congratulations to Dr. Paul Johns!

Emily Farrar, assistant professor of engineering, and two engineering students—Emma Vogan and Castine Donoff—presented their work on designing and implementing a system for 3D printing prosthetics and orthotics in partnership with CURE Kenya at the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) regional conference in Baltimore, Maryland, Feb. 8-9, 2019. Vogan won second place and Donoff won fourth place in the collegiate competition for their posters and “lightning talks” on this project. The awards will cover their conference expenses, and their work was highlighted at the SWE awards banquet. These projects are part of the Collaboratory for Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research. Both students plan to travel to Kenya this summer in order to implement their work with the CURE orthopedic workshop staff at the Kijabe, Kenya, hospital.

Amy Porto, associate professor of nutrition and dietetics, has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award (Didactic Program in Dietetics category). The award is based on exceptional accomplishments and qualifications in the field. She will receive the award at the 2019 Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting (AME) in Pittsburgh March 30.

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Off-campus program reps on campus

Representatives from several semester-long study abroad programs will be on campus over the next few weeks, and we’d love for you to meet them! Would you consider hosting one of them in your classes that day, allowing them to share the variety of opportunities that our students could have studying abroad for a semester? Monday, Feb. 4 – CIEE (China) https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs/china/shanghai/china-global-context; Wednesday, Feb. 6 – Living and Learning International (Ecuador) https://www.landli.org/locations/ecuador; Wednesday, Feb. 27 – LCC International University (Lithuania) https://www.lcc.lt/study-abroad-lithuania/; Thursday/Friday, Feb. 28 and March 1 – Chicago Semester (USA) https://chicagosemester.org/; and Wednesday, March 6 – ISA/Veritas ISA – (South Africa, Chile, France, Spain, and England) https://studiesabroad.com/ or https://www.veritasabroad.com/. For a full listing of these programs and more, please check out our website at the following link: https://www.messiah.edu/info/20698/off-campus_programs, and to see how they might work well for your major students specifically, check out our department pages here: https://www.messiah.edu/info/20916/im_a/1368/academic_advisor/2. If you’re interested in having them in a class, a department meeting or a friendly little chat please let us know! Please contact the Intercultural Office.

Student applications are now accepted for the spring Into the City trip to Philadelphia

Student applications are now being accepted for the spring Into the City program to Philadelphia! This career immersion experience will take place April 7-9 and promises students a high-impact, hands-on, educational experience through site visits, alumni panels and networking receptions. Organizations represented on this trip include the Philadelphia Eagles, Visit Philadelphia, Independence National Historical Park, Context Travel, Chatham Financial, the Office of the Mayor, Dell Boomi and more! For additional information and an online application, please encourage students to visit www.messiah.edu/itc. Applications are due by 5 p.m. March 14. Students from all majors and academic years are encouraged to apply. An information session about the program will be held March 6 from 12:30 -1:30 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. Pizza will be provided. Interested students and educators are welcome to attend and should RSVP for this info session by March 4 at http://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eqFjucAw292uHat . (Student attendance at the info session is not required for participation in the program). ITC is collaboratively sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center, Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and the Development Office.

Lecture on Anabaptism at Messiah College

Join the Sider Institute at Messiah College for its annual Schrag Lecture Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. This year’s speaker is Donald Kraybill, senior fellow emeritus at the Young Center at Elizabethtown College. Kraybill’s lecture, “The Power of Elasticity: A Tale of Anabaptism at Two Colleges,” will describe how two Christian institutions—Messiah College and Eastern Mennonite University—tapped into the theological resources of the Anabaptist movement, often in different ways. Learn about the power and malleability of Anabaptism, a theological heritage shared by Eastern Mennonite and Messiah! The lecture is free and open to the public.

Purchasing card refresher training

Beginning in February, purchasing card refresher training will be required every two years for employees who have a College-issued purchasing card (P-Card or DB-Card). Several months prior to your renewal date, you will receive details about signing up for a refresher class that focuses on common questions and audit issues. Please sign up for a class at your earliest convenience to avoid delays in obtaining your new purchasing card. Questions should be directed to pcard@messiah.edu or ext. 2211.

Mendelssohn Piano Trio, Feb. 24, at 4 p.m., High Foundation Recital Hall

The Mendelssohn Piano Trio celebrates female composers’ unique contributions to the 400-year tradition of classical music. The program will feature piano trios by four female composers from the U.S., France, Germany and the United Kingdom: Amy Beach, Cecile Chaminade, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel and Rebecca Clarke. Sponsored by the School of the Arts Performing Arts Series.

Sondheim’s musical comedy “Company” debuts Thursday

What really comes after the “happily ever after?” Find out this weekend, as Messiah’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents Stephen Sondheim’s “Company,”* a musical comedy about the complexity of relationships. “Company” opens this Thursday night and runs for two weekends in Miller Theater. Tickets for Thursday’s opening night performance are also buy one, get one free! “From musical theatre’s most renowned composer, ‘Company’ is largely regarded as a trailblazer of the modern-musical genre and the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book. On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends – ‘those good and crazy people [his] married friends’ – explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.” – from https://www.mtishows.com/company. “Company” runs Feb. 7—10 and 14—17. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office, by phone at 717-691-6036, online at www.messiah.edu/tickets, or at the door as available. * Please note that this performance contains mature content and adult language, and may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. Get your tickets today!

Say hello to Microsoft’s new office icons

ITS has been made aware of upcoming visual changes to the online Microsoft Office365 icons. Initially, this visual change will only affect the online version of these applications. These changes are scheduled by Microsoft for a February rollout.

The Human Library needs books

On Wednesday, April 17, Murray Library and the Office of Diversity Affairs will be hosting the Human Library. The Human Library is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. And what library is complete without books? If you would like the opportunity to be a book and tell your story, please sign up at this link: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_37v5VgYD9SA3g5D. For more information, contact Liz Kielley at ekielley@messiah.edu. To learn more about the Human Library organization, visit this website: http://humanlibrary.org/.

Store closed Feb. 25

The Campus Store will be closed for inventory Monday, Feb. 25. Please plan ahead and make your purchases in advance. We will open again at 9 a.m. Feb.26.

Fire extinguisher training offered to all employees and students

2019 graduate assistant positions

Budget development FY20

This year’s budget development process will be opening in the beginning of March. If you have budget responsibility for your area, please watch for additional notifications via email in the coming weeks. Contact Kimberly Hawkins with any questions in advance of the budget process at khawkins@messiah.edu.

Murray Library’s February 2019 newsletter

Best wishes from Murray Library for a great spring semester! Click on this link to view our February 2019 newsletter that contains professional news, highlights and a preview of a current library display.

Help us name the new institutional repository and win prizes!

2019 Humanities Symposium

The Center for Public Humanities is pleased to invite you to the 2019 Humanities Symposium, Feb. 18-22. This year our theme is “For the Common Good,” and we have a week full of speakers, panel discussions, exhibits, dance, music, literature and plenty of opportunities to engage in rich discussions about “For the Common Good.” We are thrilled to welcome the founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman, as our keynote speaker on Thursday, Feb. 21. To find out more about Edelman and our complete schedule of events, go to messiah.edu/cphsymposium.

Visiting alumni program

Tell us when you are inviting alumni to return to campus and we can help.

What we offer for visiting alumni: v Gift bag v Electronic parking pass v Meal ticket for Lottie Nelson Dining Hall v Alum’s name, reason for visit and sponsor listed on monitor in the ECC Commons v Acknowledgement in the Intercom – both sponsoring department/class and alumni What we ask of you: v Give us as much notice as possible. v Complete the online form on Self-Service, General Tab. Scroll to the bottom of the list and click Visiting Alumni Registration. Questions: email Michelle Shellenberger, mshellenberger@messiah.edu

Alumni returning to campus

Visiting alumni update Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus:

• Wednesday, Feb. 13: Sarah Tomasiewicz, Andrea Grove, McKenna Welshans ’17 and Taylor Conrady ’17 participated in a dietetic internship career panel; sponsoring faculty: Michelle Sanford.

• Wednesday, Feb. 20: Timothy Swartz ’15 and Lynda Heller ’14 are participating in an alumni panel to talk about their careers in biology; sponsoring faculty: Lawrence Mylin.

• Friday, Feb. 22 Jean Mosley ’13 and Julien Belmear ’17 are participating in Pizza with Professionals; sponsor: Career and Professional Development Center.

Our Visiting Alumni Program includes one or more of the following: 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 submit your request online –Self-Service, General Tab, scroll to the bottom for Visiting Alumni Registration.

Reminders to faculty from the office of disability services

Welcome back, faculty!

As we begin the 2019 spring semester, the Office of Disability Services (ODS) would like to share a few reminders with you concerning students who receive accommodations through our office.

Confidentiality is vital. Legally, if a student is receiving services from ODS, these services must remain confidential. Please handle accommodations in a way that will draw the least amount of attention to the fact that the student is receiving an accommodation.
Accommodations are mandatory. After a student has followed the proper procedure to receive reasonable accommodations through our office, it becomes the institution’s responsibility to honor those accommodations to the best of its ability for his or her well-being. Please encourage and never dissuade a student to make full use of the eligible accommodations.
Words matter. Although they may be spoken with good intentions, certain remarks concerning accommodations might have negative ramifications. Please try to stay away from comments concerning a student’s actual need for his or her accommodation. A statement like “You probably won’t need the extra time for this test” can put unnecessary (and possibly detrimental) pressure on a student. It is also a violation of the ADA. Empathy and sensitivity go a long way!
Care makes a difference. You have the opportunity to share the love of Christ with our students in a unique way and to be an encourager during their college years.

We invite you to contact us or to stop by if you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or about our office procedures. We are grateful to work with you for the benefit of our students and welcome you to visit our faculty-geared webpage to learn more about your opportunities to help: https://www.messiah.edu/homepage/1007/faculty_support.

We are grateful to partner with you,

Amy Slody, Tony Devine and Deana Baddorf

aslody@messiah.edu; adevine@messiah.edu; dbaddorf@messiah.edu

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Job opportunities

The Admissions Office has an opening for a temporary admissions traveling recruiter to work the dates of Aug. 1 thru Nov. 8. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14481. Job related questions can be directed to Shayna Reichert, associate director of admissions, at sreichert@messiah.edu.

The Career and Professional Development Center has an opening for a part-time experiential learning initiative (ELI) coordinator. For additional information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14491. Job-related questions may be directed to Christy Hanson, director of career and professional development center, at chanson@messiah.edu.

For sale

Numerous items for sale: wooden bookshelf with cabinet $25; Hoover Steam Vac Deluxe SpinScrub carpet cleaner $15; wooden toy chest $15; Polly Pocket collection of dolls and accessories $15; Steelers full-size bed comforter, pillow sham and curtain $15; Panasonic inverter microwave $25. For pictures, contact pseibert@messiah.edu.

Alumcraft Jon Boat.12 ft Jon Boat with anchor, anchor mate, 2 hardback seats, boat trailer and Mikota electric trolling motor. Asking $400 for all. Contact Jeff @ 717-432-2181 or Denise @ dalbert@messiah.edu.

Wanted

A female Messiah alum and current graduate nursing student is seeking a room to stay in or rent from April to July while she completes clinical rotations. She had secured all clinical sites prior to her husband receiving a job offer and moving to North Carolina. Anything in the Mechanicsburg/Camp Hill/Harrisburg/Hershey areas will be considered. Please contact Kristen at kslabaugh@messiah.edu for more information.

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Feb. 7, 2019

February 7th, 2019 by INTERCOM

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Roman 15:13

NEWS

Jocelyn Goranson, adjunct instructor of flute and music theory, performed a recital titled “Let the Earth Rejoice” on Jan. 18 during a guest artist visit to Penn State University, where she also taught a masterclass for the Department of Music. She performed the same program on Jan. 27 at St. John’s Hain’s United Church of Christ in Wernersville, Pennsylvania, as part of their Annie Gaul Concert Series. Jocelyn was joined by Baltimore-area clarinetist Dr. Fiona Knoll, and Messiah College graduate Douglas Beach on piano.

Dr. Scott Kieffer, professor of health and exercise physiology, was quoted in The Strategist (New York Magazine) article “Does the Arc Trainer Really Burn As Many Calories As It Claims?” on Jan. 14. Scott has researched exercisers’ calorie burn in comparison to the machine’s display.

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Mindful marketing tip, did you know…

…That you can learn all about Messiah College’s visual identity and branding at our updated website: www.messiah.edu/visualidentity?

You can now download your official logos, view the athletic logos and download see anew brand marks for use in your publications.

Tips for a great presentation

Conference and Event Services created a one-sheet with tips for presenters when using projection and microphones. These tips will help you with some of the technical aspects of a presentation. Tips can be viewed here.

Delay/closure information

If it becomes necessary to delay or cancel classes due to weather on the Grantham campus and at the Winding Hill facility, only those students and employees who have signed up for text alerts will receive a text notice regarding such a delay or closure. A delay or closure notification will also be placed on the home page of the College’s website, as well as being available by calling the emergency information line at 717-691-6084; a recording will provide you with a date and time of the most recent message. Morning announcements are made no later than 6:30 a.m. If in doubt, please check the website or call the information line if you are not signed up for text alerts. This information is NOT provided to the local media.

Please note, any notice of a delay and/or cancellation of an EVENT hosted at the College will only be available on the emergency line and not through the text alert system or website. Employees involved in snow removal, facilities, campus events, and dining should follow the instructions given by their respective supervisory staff during a delay or closure.

Text alerts

For the safety of our students and employees, and in order to be compliant with federal law, The Clery Act, Messiah College’s method to notify students and employees of critical emergency situations is provided through the college’s Text Alert System. If you have not signed up for Text Alert, please do so today. The text alert sign-up can be found on FALCONlink by typing the words text alert system in the search box. Attached are instructions to complete the sign up.

Passport Services – Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019

Representatives from the Cumberland County Court House will be on campus at the Eisenhower Commons between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 to process passport applications.

Applicants need to bring the following documents: • Original birth certificate, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE • Driver’s license PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE DRIVER’S LICENSE. • Copy both front and back of the driver’s license on the same side of the page • Non-PA residents also need to bring their Messiah ID along with a photocopy of their ID • Completed application • Fees ($110 check made out to the U.S. Department of State and $35 cash or check made out to the Prothonotary’s Office) • Photo services will be available. Cost is $10 in cash or check made out to Messiah College.

Applications can be downloaded at https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds11.pdf. Please contact intercultural@messiah.edu if you have questions.

Shale Play: Poems and Photographs from the Fracking Fields

An exhibition in collaboration with the Department of English will take place Feb. 6- March 15 titled “Shale Play: Poems and Photographs from the Fracking Fields” by Julia Kasdorf and Steven Rubin. “Shale Play,” a singular work from an award-winning poet and a veteran documentary photographer, tracks the natural gas boom in the small towns, fields and forests of Appalachian Pennsylvania. In the era of the visual and verbal meme, Rubin and Kasdorf pair documentary poems with photographs in a volume that can be held in the human hand and shared, even in communities that lack high speed internet access. A passionate work of listening, looking and witness, “Shale Play” follows the documentarians of the 1930s but in color and contemporary poetics, and once again dares us to care.

Exhibits Feb. 6 – March 15, Climenhaga Building, Climenhaga Galleries (upper) Artist’s Talk/Poetry Reading and Reception: High Center

ADDITIVE PROCESS: Art of Additive Manufacturing Taekyeom Lee

Taekyeom Lee is an interdisciplinary artist, although he prefers to introduce himself as a designer using artist’s material and artistic sensibility. It is already undeniable that we are facing a paradigm shift in many forms of art and design as the exciting and rapidly changing digital environment introduces new possibilities. Three-dimensional printing, in particular, has become more refined, common and accessible. As the extension of hands, these new technologies became new tools for pushing the boundaries of the ceramic medium, both regarding concept and materiality. Exhibits Feb. 15-March 14 Climenhaga Building, Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Artist’s Talk and Reception Friday, Feb. 15, 4:15 p.m. Climenhaga Building, Aughinbaugh Art Gallery, Steinbrecher Feb. 7, 4:15 p.m.

Pizza with Professionals series for the spring semester announced

Feb. 11: Candoris, Parmer Cinema

Feb. 20: Milton Hershey School, Parmer Cinema

Feb. 22: Deloitte, Murray Library Athenaeum

March 12: Entrepreneurial Careers, Parmer Cinema

During a Pizza with Professionals event, the speaker (typically a Messiah alum) talks to students about their current job and employer, their career path, and discusses any job or internship possibilities that may be available within their organization. Students then have the opportunity for an interactive question and answer session with the speaker. Interested students and educators can sign up for each event at https://www.messiah.edu/info/23069/upcoming_events

Presidential Lecture Series, Promoting the Common Good

During the 2018-2019 academic year, Messiah College will explore how incarnating our mission as a Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences in a rapidly changing and increasingly skeptical cultural context contributes to the common good of church and society – a common good rooted in a Christ-centered commitment to the dignity, welfare and human flourishing of all our neighbors. The Office of the President is sponsoring a lecture series devoted to this exploration. Todd Allen’s lecture, “Understanding our Civil rights Past, Shaping our Shared Future” will take place on Tuesday evening, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in Parmer Hall. The lecture will be 30 minutes and followed by a Q and A session. Chapel credits will be offered.

Free 8-week individualized exercise program

The Falcon Fitness Center is excited to offer a new service through our online booking system. Go to http://www.messiah.edu/fitnesscenter/booking,pick a time on the calendar, select 8-week program, fill out the goal sheet and one of our student strength and fitness coaches will be ready to take you through your 8 week program. See you there!

Gathering of church-based ESL program leaders

On Saturday, Jan. 26, the Graduate Program in Education hosted a gathering for those involved in Church-based ESL. Held at the Winding Hill campus, over 50 participants gathered to connect and learn. Many churches and several different programs were represented. Dr. Jan Dormer provided sessions on second language acquisition and English ministry, with ample discussion time for reflecting together on effectiveness and mission. All indicated that they would appreciate more such gatherings, and our program is looking at how we can continue to serve churches that are stepping into the gap to meet the needs of the immigrants in our communities.

Purchasing Card refresher training

Mendelssohn Piano Trio, Feb. 24, at 4 p.m., High Foundation Recital Hall

The Mendelssohn Piano Trio celebrates female composers’ unique contributions to the 400-year tradition of classical music. The program will feature Piano Trios by four female composers from the U.S., France, Germany and the United Kingdom: Amy Beach, Cecile Chaminade, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel and Rebecca Clarke. Sponsored by the School of the Arts Performing Arts Series.

Sondheim’s musical comedy “Company” debuts Thursday

What really comes after the “happily ever after?” Find out this weekend, as Messiah’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents Stephen Sondheim’s “Company,”* a musical comedy about the complexity of relationships. “Company” opens this Thursday night and runs for two weekends in Miller Theater. Tickets for Thursday’s opening night performance are also buy one, get one free! “From musical theatre’s most renowned composer, “Company” is largely regarded as a trailblazer of the modern-musical genre and the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book. On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends – “those good and crazy people [his] married friends” – explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.” – From https://www.mtishows.com/company “Company” runs Feb. 7—10 and 14—17. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office, by phone at 717-691-6036, online at www.messiah.edu/tickets, or at the door as available. * Please note that this performance contains mature content and adult language, and may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. Get your tickets today!

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The Human Library needs books

On Wednesday, April 17, Murray Library and the Office of Diversity Affairs will be hosting the Human Library. The Human Library is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. “And what library is complete without books?” If you would like the opportunity to be a book and tell your story, please sign up at this link: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_37v5VgYD9SA3g5D. For more information contact Liz Kielley at ekielley@messiah.edu. To learn more about the Human Library organization, visit this website: http://humanlibrary.org/.

New mass email system coming soon to Messiah

Do you ever utilize Messiah’s mass e-mail system to send messages or announcements? Do you have an event you need to promote or important information you need to convey to the campus community? For the past two years, a new mass e-mail system has been in development, one with greater flexibility and improved functionality. We are excited to announce that this upgrade will occur at the end of February. We are currently in our final testing phase and training opportunities will be available in a few weeks. Please sign up for one of the training sessions. These will occur in Parmer Cinema and the dates and times are as follows: Feb. 26: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 27: 9 to 10 a.m. You may sign up simply by e-mailing CollegePress@Messiah.edu with your name, e-mail address, phone extension (if applicable), and preferred date for training. Additional training opportunities may be available at a later date if there is need.

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For sale

Child Craft (Chesapeake Bay) honey oak bunk bed set including guard rails and ladder. Matching dresser/dressing table. Very good condition. Pictures available. $150 for bunk beds and dresser or $75 separately. Collection of many Polly Pocket dolls, clothes and accessories $25 for large box full. Ping Pong Table like new $150. If interested, contact pseibert@messiah.edu.

Wanted

Looking for wedding videographer. I am seeking recommendations for a wedding videographer for Aug. 10 in York, Pennsylvania. Please email me at lwagner@messiah.edu if you or someone you know might be interested.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Host family(s) needed

Would you be interested in learning and sharing together in a unique cultural experience with a Christian young adult from another part of the world? The Collaboratory, together with Mennonite Central Committee [MCC] is exploring a first time partnership through the International Volunteer Exchange Program [IVEP]; a yearlong work and service exchange opportunity for young adults aged 18-30. We are currently seeking a host family(s) interested in engaging and including a young adult in their home and family life. Host Families are an integral part of the program, serving as a bridge to the church and community and provide space for an IVEP participant to experience home and family life in a North American context. Host Families have opportunity to host for either half or full year, mid-August through Mid-July. A monthly stipend of $350 is offered to help offset the cost of hosting. Click here to learn more about IVEP Host responsibilities. If you would have interest in this possibility, please contact Doug Flemmens to further the conversation. We can’t move forward without you!

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Jan. 31, 2019

January 30th, 2019 by INTERCOM

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Peter 5:6-7

NEWS

Over 30 teachers and school counselors from over nine regional school districts recently gathered at Winding Hill to attend the session, Anxious Kids and Teens: How School Counselors and Teachers Can Make a Difference. Dr. Deedre Mitchell, associate professor of counseling, led the training session and participants had the opportunity to earn PA Act 48 credits. Special thanks to Beth Trott Clark, adjunct counseling instructor, for coordinating this event. Be on the lookout for additional continuing educational opportunities on timely topics.

Dr. Todd Goranson, professor of music, performed a recital program of music by woman composers and arrangers with the Junction Saxophone Quartet at the 2019 U.S. Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium on Jan. 12. Also an invited lecturer, Todd presented a one hour talk titled “Fight, Flight or Freeze: Strategies for Coping with Performance Anxiety”. The 41st annual event was hosted by George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

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Winter Orientation begins Thursday, Jan.31

Undergraduate winter orientation begins Thursday, Jan. 31. Messiah College is excited to welcome our incoming new and transfer students as they begin their spring semester on Monday, Feb. 4. You can visit http://www.messiah.edu/winterorienation to see their three-day orientation agenda that they will follow. Any questions about their orientation weekend can be directed to the Student Involvement and Leadership Programs office, ext. 5240 or silp@messiah.edu.

Shale Play: Poems and Photographs from the Fracking Fields

Exhibits Feb. 6 – March 15, Climenhaga Building, Climenhaga Galleries (upper) Artist’s Talk/Poetry Reading and Reception: High Center, Steinbrecher Feb. 7, 4:15 p.m.

ADDITIVE PROCESS: Art of Additive Manufacturing Taekyeom Lee

2019 Alumni Awards recipients announced

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Alumni Awards. You can click on the recipients’ names to view their LinkedIn profiles. Details regarding the March 30 Alumni Awards Dinner will be providing in February. YOUNG ALUMNA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Melissa (Davis) Stuebing (Class of 2006, psychology)

This award recognizes an alumnus/a who has attended Messiah College within the past 15 years for significant contribution to church, vocation, community, and/or Messiah College

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS ACHEIVEMENT AWARD – Robert Parker (Class of 1983, education)

Recognizes a lifetime of vocational achievement in a manner that embodies the mission of the College

ALUMNI CHRISTIAN SERVICE AWARD – J. Ron Byler (Class of 1974, communication)

This award recognizes outstanding lifelong service or long-term effort in fulfilling the mandates of the Christian gospel to both serve and sacrifice for the needs of humanity.

ALUMNI APPRECIATION AWARD – Eldon Fry

Recognizes an individual who has contributed to the College in an extraordinary manner (long-term professional service; significant volunteer service and/or financial contribution)

Pizza with Professionals series for the spring semester announced

The Career and Professional Development Center is offering the following events as part of the spring Pizza with Professional series. All events are held from 12:30-1:30 p.m., and free pizza is provided. Feb. 11: Candoris, Parmer Cinema Feb. 20: Milton Hershey School, Parmer Cinema Feb. 22: Deloitte, Murray Library Athenaeum March 12: Entrepreneurial Careers, Parmer Cinema During a Pizza with Professionals event, the speaker (typically a Messiah alum) talks to students about their current job and employer, their career path, and discusses any job or internship possibilities that may be available within their organization. Students then have the opportunity for an interactive question and answer session with the speaker. Interested students and educators can sign up for each event at https://www.messiah.edu/info/23069/upcoming_events

Presidential Lecture Series, Promoting the Common Good

During the 2018-2019 academic year, Messiah College will explore how incarnating our mission as a Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences in a rapidly changing and increasingly skeptical cultural context contributes to the common good of church and society – a common good rooted in a Christ-centered commitment to the dignity, welfare and human flourishing of all our neighbors. The Office of the President is sponsoring a lecture series devoted to this exploration. Todd Allen’s lecture, “Understanding our Civil rights Past, Shaping our Shared Future” will take place on Tuesday evening, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in Parmer Hall. The lecture will be 30 minutes and followed by a Q and A session. Chapel credits will be offered.

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Job Opportunities

The Dining Services Department has an opening for a full-time dining room supervisor. For additional information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14307. Job related questions may be directed to Todd Christopher, restaurant operations manager, at tchristopher@messiah.edu.

The Facility Services Department has an opening for a full-time general maintenance mechanic (preventative), 2^nd shift. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14305. Job-related questions may be directed to Brad Markley, director of facility services at bmarkley@messiah.edu or Dan Smith, facility maintenance service manager, at dsmith@messiah.edu.

The Oakes Museum of Natural History has an opening for an on-call museum teaching docent. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14310. Job-related questions may be directed to Helena Cicero, museum director, at hcicero@messiah.edu.

Residence Life currently has an opening for a temporary, part-time summer residence director. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14334. Job-related questions may be directed to Amanda Coffey, vice president for human resources and compliance, at acoffey@messiah.edu.

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time culinary assistant. For additional information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/13458. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

The Athletic Training Department has an opening for a full-time coordinator of athletic training services. For additional information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14320. Job-related questions may be directed to Kris Hansen-Kieffer, vice provost/dean of students and assistant professor of exercise physiology , at khansen@messiah.edu.

Wanted

Looking for wedding videographer. I am seeking recommendations for a wedding videographer for Aug. 10 in York, Pennsylvania. Please email me at lwagner@messiah.edu if you or someone you know might be interested.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Host family(s) needed

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Jan. 24, 2019

January 24th, 2019 by INTERCOM

The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.

Psalm 34:17-20

NEWS

It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Dr. Robin Lauermann, associate dean of general education, common learning and advising has decided after this spring to return to full-time teaching within the Department of Politics and International Relations for the fall of 2019. During the past eight years, Robin has provided outstanding leadership and accomplished much for both the general education program (QuEST) and for academic advising. In general education, she developed and implemented the branding of General Education as QuEST; oversaw the rewriting of the QuEST learning objectives; put the assessment of student learning in QuEST on a rock-solid foundation; worked collaboratively to create a two-semester writing course sequence in the First Year Seminar and Created and Called for Community courses; provided learning outcome results via infographics on the QuEST website; hired many adjuncts; counseled faculty in the creation and approval of countless cross-cultural courses; provided leadership and workshops during May Development week for various aspects of the program; and was instrumental in the implementation of the Experiential Learning Initiative requirement to name just a few of her accomplishments. In academic advising she oriented scores of new advisors each fall, oversaw the revamping of the advising evaluation instrument, and counseled hundreds of undeclared students among other accomplishments. We will miss Robin’s productivity, passion and insights in these two roles, but are delighted for her and even more for the students who will be inspired by that same passion as she assumes the role of professor of political science on a full-time basis this fall. Bill Strausbaugh, associate provost and vice president for information technology

MESSIAH 411

How to initiate marketing materials through OMC

If you’re in need of new marketing materials that will target prospective students or an off campus audience of 200 households or more starting your project is a link away: www.messiah.edu/projectinitiation

This link will lead you to a form which gives our department an overview of your needs. Once the form is reviewed, our project coordinator will either set up a meeting or a job timeline for the requested materials.

If you aren’t certain if your job meets our criteria please refer to the attached guidelines here.

2019 Alumni Awards recipients announced

This award recognizes an alumnus/a who has attended Messiah College within the past 15 years for significant contribution to church, vocation, community, and/or Messiah College

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS ACHEIVEMENT AWARD – Robert Parker (Class of 1983, education)

Recognizes a lifetime of vocational achievement in a manner that embodies the mission of the College

ALUMNI CHRISTIAN SERVICE AWARD – J. Ron Byler (Class of 1974, communication)

This award recognizes outstanding lifelong service or long-term effort in fulfilling the mandates of the Christian gospel to both serve and sacrifice for the needs of humanity.

ALUMNI APPRECIATION AWARD – Eldon Fry

Recognizes an individual who has contributed to the College in an extraordinary manner (long-term professional service; significant volunteer service and/or financial contribution)

Networking Breakfast – The Business of Culture

The Business of Culture: Strong leaders understand that a team’s accepted, celebrated behavior plays a significant role in determining organizational success. Identifying core values that describe the desired culture is straight-forward, consistently nurturing that culture to reality while scaling is the real challenge. Come hear Justin Bredeman share what Soccer Shots is doing to intentionally develop culture within their local team and throughout their national franchise system. This event is open to EVERYONE! You do not have to be a Messiah alum or business major, and attendance at previous events is NOT a prerequisite.

Speaker: Justin Bredeman ’96, CEO at Soccer Shots Franchising Location: The Martin Commons Date: Wednesday, Feb. 6 7– 7:30 a.m. | Registration and networking 7:30– 9 a.m. l Event Speaker 9 a.m. | Event concludes, but guests are encouraged to stay and network Event Cost: $15 (employees will need to enter org codes and account number and use the promo code STAFF to avoid using a personal credit card. Register at http://attend.com/02619

Winter Orientation begins Thursday, Jan.31

Off-campus program reps on campus

Representatives from several semester-long study abroad programs will be on campus over the next few weeks and we’d love for you to meet them! Would you consider hosting one of them in your classes that day, allowing them to share the variety of opportunities that our students could have studying abroad for a semester? Monday, Feb. 4 – CIEE (China) https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs/china/shanghai/china-global-context Wednesday, Feb. 6 – Living and Learning International (Ecuador) https://www.landli.org/locations/ecuador Wednesday, Feb. 27 – LCC International University (Lithuania) https://www.lcc.lt/study-abroad-lithuania/ Thursday/Friday, Feb. 28 and March 1 – Chicago Semester (USA) https://chicagosemester.org/ Wednesday, March 6 – ISA/Veritas ISA – (South Africa, Chile, France, Spain, and England) https://studiesabroad.com/ or https://www.veritasabroad.com/ For a full listing of these programs and more, please check out our website at the following link: https://www.messiah.edu/info/20698/off-campus_programs and to see how they might work well for your major students specifically, check out our department pages here: https://www.messiah.edu/info/20916/im_a/1368/academic_advisor/2 If you’re interested in having them in a class, a department meeting, or a friendly little chat please let us know! Please contact The Intercultural Office.

Spring semester event bookmarks now available

The Career and Professional Development Center is once again offering our event bookmarks free of charge to any interested faculty and staff. These bookmarks list all of our upcoming programs and have been very popular with students and educators alike. Stop by our office to pick up some today! (Each member of the COE will receive one in their mailboxes; please let us know if you need more). All events are also listed electronically at https://www.messiah.edu/info/23069/upcoming_events

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Job opportunities

The Department of Safety has an opening for a part-time security enforcement officer. For additional information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14247. Job-related questions can be directed to Lynn Maynard at lmaynard@messiah.edu.

The Department of Facility Services has an opening for a full-time, third shift campus events worker. For additional information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14259. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, events/staff coordinator, at lprice@messiah.edu.

For sale

Wood stove for sale. Like new, large wood stove for sale. Holds 30″ logs. Comes with stove brick, stove pipe, and thermometer. Asking $350. Email Cindy at csteffan@messiah.edu.

Red Kidcraft play kitchen. In used condition. Also includes cloth and plastic toy food, pots and pans, and Fisher Price tea set. Asking $40 OBO for everything. Pictures: https://bit.ly/2FGLR8g https://bit.ly/2AWHLF6 Contact lskulstad@messiah.edu

For rent

Harrisburg apartment for rent. A 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment will be available March 1 for rent. Located on Penn Street between Alvero’s Bread and Pastry and Little Amps Coffee Shop. End unit with a washer and dryer in basement. Great rental for roommates or couple. Apartment will be available March 1 but has flexibility on start date for renters. Please contact Lauren at LWalter@messiah.edu with interest or questions.

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Jan. 17, 2019

January 17th, 2019 by dran

MESSIAH 411

Intercom Submissions

Have you taken a new position within Messiah College? Is your colleague retiring? Does you department have an upcoming event? Have you cleaned out since Christmas and have personal items you’d like to sell? Place a listing in the Intercom.

It’s easy.

Submission procedures are as follows:

1. All submissions for the Intercom should be submitted through this form. Announcements submitted in the comment section of the blog or sent to any other email address are not accepted.

2. For publication in the Thursday newsletter, the announcement must be received by 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

3. Submissions may not exceed two publications. Dates do not have to be consecutive.

4. Adding a photo with your submission? Please hyperlink that photo within your submission.

5. If you still have questions contact: intercom@messiah.edu.

Delay/closure information

Please note, any notice of a delay and/or cancellation of an EVENT hosted at the College will only be available on the emergency line and not through the text alert system or website.
Employees involved in snow removal, facilities, campus events, and dining should follow the instructions given by their respective supervisory staff during a delay or closure.

Text alerts

Networking Breakfast – The Business of Culture

The Business of Culture: Strong leaders understand that a team’s accepted, celebrated behavior plays a significant role in determining organizational success. Identifying core values that describe the desired culture is straight-forward, consistently nurturing that culture to reality while scaling is the real challenge. Come hear Justin Bredeman share what Soccer Shots is doing to intentionally develop culture within their local team and throughout their national franchise system.
This event is open to EVERYONE! You do not have to be a Messiah alum or business major, and attendance at previous events is NOT a prerequisite.

Speaker: Justin Bredeman’96 CEO at Soccer Shots Franchising
Location: The Martin Commons
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019
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
Event Cost: $15 (employees will need to enter org codes and account number and use the promo code STAFF to avoid using a personal credit card.

Group exercise classes at the Falcon Fitness Center

Our spring group exercise classes have started! A $35 membership gets you access to all our J-term and spring classes. Go to our website to see the schedules and to sign up. We hope to see you there.

Library closure for MLK observance

As part of the College’s annual observance of Martin Luther King Day, the Library will close Sunday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. and will re-open Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 a.m. Please plan accordingly.

Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, Rutha Harris, and United Voices of Praise, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. in Parmer Hall

Join Terell Stafford, artistic director and world renowned trumpet player, and the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia (JOP), in a celebratory concert on Tuesday, Jan. 22, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Joining JOP will be Rutha Harris, one of the original Freedom Singers, and Messiah’s own gospel choir, United Voices of Praise, Eric Byrd, conductor. JOP is an orchestra of 17 stellar, homegrown musical artists dedicated to presenting the highest quality jazz to the greatest number of people and is designed to preserve, represent and continue Philadelphia’s unique, rich jazz sound and tradition. JOP aims to become the face of Philadelphia jazz, establishing the city as a nationally and internationally recognized destination for jazz performance. The concert will be held at 8 p.m. in Parmer Hall. Tickets are $20 per person. Messiah College students, $5; children under 12 are free. To purchase, please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.

2019 MLK commemoration events

Intercultural Office – Multicultural Programs is proud to present the 2019 MLK Commemoration series beginning Friday, Jan. 18-24. It is the College’s goal to reflect on the vision and Christian ministry of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for the purpose of encouraging and cultivating a deeper commitment to be God’s agents of justice, peace and reconciliation. For all the details on the MLK events, visit www.messiah.edu/mlk or see the attached poster for all the events planned.

Passport Services – Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019

Representatives from the Cumberland County Court House will be on campus at the Eisenhower Commons between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 to process passport applications.

Applicants need to bring the following documents:
• Original birth certificate, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE
• Driver’s license PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE DRIVER’S LICENSE.
• Copy both front and back of the driver’s license on the same side of the page
• Non-PA residents also need to bring their Messiah ID along with a photocopy of their ID
• Completed application
• Fees ($110 check made out to the U.S. Department of State and $35 cash or check made out to the Prothonotary’s Office)
• Photo services will be available. Cost is $10 in cash or check made out to Messiah College.

Applications can be downloaded at https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds11.pdf. Please contact intercultural@messiah.edu if you have questions.

The Career and Professional Development Center announces J-term events

The Career and Professional Development Center will be conducting two events in J-term that are open to all students and educators. Please read on for more details. Students and educators can sign up for these events at https://www.messiah.edu/info/23069/upcoming_events

1. Careers and Opportunities in Higher Education – a Pizza with Professionals event Wednesday, Jan. 23, noon-1 p.m., Hostetter Chapel A panel of Messiah College staff will speak about the many varied positions and career paths available in higher education Students will learn about opportunities available as an undergrad which will give them a head start in this profession. Free pizza will be provided.

2. Into the City Mini to WebFX in Harrisburg, PA Thursday, Jan. 24 – leave Messiah at 2 p.m. and return by 5:30 p.m. We will tour the offices of WebFX, which has been named the #1 Best Place to Work in PA for three years in a row. Over 20% of their workforce is comprised of Messiah College alumni, and we will have a chance to meet and interact with these alums through a panel presentation and question and answer session. WebFX is hiring so this is a great chance for students to make valuable job and internship connections.

Advisors needed for 2019 domestic service trips

The Agape Center for Service and Learning is currently seeking advisors for J-Term and Spring Break domestic service trips. 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 and, if you are eligible, you can apply for a missions/service leave request through Human Resources so that you would not have to use vacation time! For information about specific trip locations, please visit: https://www.messiah.edu/info/22535/service_trips If you’re interested in serving as an advisor or have questions, please contact Shardé Hardy (shardy@messiah.edu).

Sawyer Digital Proficiency Initiative Certificate Program

Any employee interested in improving their digital skills may enroll in the Sawyer Digital Proficiency Initiative’s (DPI) Certificate Program courses offered during the 2019 spring semester. The DPI Certificate Program course (DIGC 010) runs from February 4 to May 7.

• Section 1 – Monday evening – 6:15 – 8:45 p.m.

• Section 2 – Wednesday evening – 6:15 – 8:45 p.m.

To enroll email digitalproficiency@messiah.edu with course section preference.

Messiah College Choral Arts Society seeks new singers

Do you love to sing? Join Choral Arts Society for the spring semester! Choral Arts is Messiah’s largest choir, and this spring we will perform with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays from 7:15-9:30 p.m. To learn more, visit our website and contact Dr. Joy Meade, director of choral activities (jmeade@messiah.edu) to schedule an audition. https://www.messiah.edu/info/20647/choirs_and_vocal_ensembles/940/choral_arts_society

Saturday Science Programs at the Oakes Museum of Natural History

Registration is now open for Saturday Science Programs at the Oakes Museum of Natural History at Messiah College. Curator Club (grades 3-5) and CC2 (grades 6-8) are science enrichment programs on a variety of topics in a fun learning environment. Winter topics include cells and scopes, the science of color, chemical reactions, and more. To sign up or find out more go to messiah.edu/oakes or contact us at ext. 2659.

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Job opportunities

The Career & Professional Development Center has an opening for the full-time (20 hours per week for the months of June & July) position of Coordinator of Internships and Special Events. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14237. Job-related questions should be directed to Christy Hanson, director of the Career and Professional Development Center, at chanson@messiah.edu.

The Department of Facility Services has an immediate opening for the position of grounds manager. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14185 Position-related questions may be directed to Brad Markley, director of facility services at bmarkley@messiah.edu.

The Grounds Services department has an opening for a part-time seasonal groundskeeper. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/14229. Job related questions can be directed to Bradley Markley, director of Facility Services, at bmarkley@messiah.edu.

For sale

Graco Contender 65 Convertible Carseat – Never used car seat for sale. Still in the box. Manufacture date: 4/2016. Weight range 5-65 pounds. Asking 75$. Contact tjankouskas@messiah.edu.

Wood stove for sale. Like new, large wood stove for sale. Holds 30″ logs. Comes with stove brick, stove pipe, and thermometer. Asking $350. Email Cindy at csteffan@messiah.edu.

For rent

Harrisburg apartment for rent

A 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment will be available March 1 for rent. Located on Penn Street between Alvero’s Bread and Pastry and Little Amps Coffee Shop. End unit with a washer and dryer in basement. Great rental for roommates or couple. Apartment will be available March 1 but has flexibility on start date for renters. Please contact Lauren at LWalter@messiah.edu with interest or questions.

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KITTENS. 2-Free female kittens to a good home. Unsure of ages but they are believed to be between 7 – 9 months old. Kittens are litter box trained, loving and great with small children. The kittens are not up-to-date on their shots or vaccines. For more information contact Angela Weaver: amweaver@messiah.edu

Wanted:

In need of childcare in the Northern Elementary, Dillsburg area starting immediately or closer to start of school year. Childcare for sons 2 and 4 years old. Our 4 year old will start half day kindergarten in August 2019. Open to all childcare options. Please contact Angela Weaver: amweaver@messiah.edu

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