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July 9

Thursday, July 9th, 2026

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

Isaiah 40:31

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Publication on intertextuality in American media discourse

Dr. Oksana Moroz, an assistant professor of English, co-authored an article with Dr. Yuriy Velykoroda (Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Ukraine) entitled Navigating the Labyrinth of Intertextuality in the Media: A Qualitative Analysis of Reader Responses, published in American, British and Canadian Studies (Vol. 46, Issue 1). The study examines how Ukrainian students interpret intertextual references from Time magazine, showing that background knowledge and contextual clues shape interpretation and contribute to discussions in American Studies on how references rooted in American literature, history, and popular culture are perceived outside the U.S. The open-access article is available at https://doi.org/10.2478/abcsj-2026-0010

BID FAREWELL

Retirement farewell

After 13 years of excellence in accounts payable, Terry McLoughlin will retire from Messiah University on July 31. Terry’s careful work in accounts payable has had a meaningful part in supporting every department on campus, often without many realizing the role she played. The finance hallway will not be the same without her. We will miss her constant support, her vast knowledge, her kindness and her memory (oh, her memory!). We wish her complete joy in her next chapter. Come share an ice cream sundae with us as we celebrate Terry on Tuesday, July 14, between 1-2:30 p.m. in the Messiah Trustees Board Roam (PAWC 310).

Procurement Services would also like to announce that Tina Dillon has joined the Messiah family as the new accounts payable specialist. Tina brings with her years of experience in the AP field and has been a wonderful addition to the team. We are equally excited for both Terry and Tina as they transition to their next adventures. Join us in congratulating them both.

AROUND CAMPUS

Talk a walk

Get your steps in at Murray Library! Ten laps around the main book stacks equals about one mile. Enjoy a quiet, climate-controlled walk in any weather and maybe find your next great read. It’s wellness and discovery in one stop. Visit us Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

School of Graduate and Professional Studies – Summer Highlights

As we are now several weeks into the summer semester, we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of what’s happening on campus with the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS)! In addition to the hard work happening for our online students and faculty in many of our programs including social work and our business and leadership graduate programs, we are excited to welcome a number of graduate students to both main campus and our Winding Hill location this summer.

July Highlights

• Nutrition and dietetics welcomed its new incoming cohort with classes on main campus beginning this week.

• Athletic training begins graduate level courses on main campus and at Winding Hill for students in both the accelerated and stand-alone master’s program at the end of July.

• Graduate music is in the midst of in-person intensives. This week marks the third of six intensive weeks with two more to go during the weeks of July 13 and 20, taking place in the High Center.

• Graduate counseling, education, higher education leadership, music and nursing welcome approximately 170 online students to main campus for intensives during the week of July 20 taking place in Boyer, High Center and Jordan/Kline.

• As part of the occupational therapy field work I course, twelve students, two alumna and two faculty spent ten days at Zambia’s Macha Mission Hospital.

• Marks the beginning of Rachel Cornacchio serving as interim dean, School of Graduate and Professional Studies.

August Highlights

• Physical therapy and occupational therapy welcome their new incoming cohorts to Winding Hill for combined orientation on August 20 with classes beginning August 24.

• Messiah’s new Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, Dr. Greg Ochoa, will begin on August 6. Please extend a friendly hello to these students and the SGPS team as you see them on campus and at Winding Hill!

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

Please find current job openings below and check jobs.messiah.edu for additional positions that will be available.

The Teacher Education Program has an opening for a full-time field placement, internship, and certification coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Beverly Pitcher Johnson at bjohnson@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Field Placement, Internship, and Certification Coordinator posting link.

Human Resources has an opening for a full-time human resources assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Inger Blount at iblount@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Human Resources Assistant posting link.

Student Success has an opening for a part-time student success coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Jocelyn Chavous at jchavous@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Student Success Coordinator posting link.

The Engle Center has an opening for a full-time counselor. Job related questions may be directed to Aubrey Kleinfeld at akleinfe@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: FT Counselor posting link.

The Engel Center has an opening for a part-time counselor. Job related questions may be directed to Aubrey Kleinfeld at akleinfe@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: PT Counselor posting link.

The NEXT Steps Program has an opening for a full-time residence life educator. Job related questions may be directed to Amber Brisbane at abrisbane@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: NEXT Steps RLE posting link.

Grad nursing has an opening for the part-time administrative assistant. Job-related questions may be directed to Brenda Elliott at belliott@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit Administrative Assistant, Grad Nursing link

Graduate Social Work and the Department of Social Work has an opening for the part-time administrative assistant. Job-related questions may be directed to Stacey Barker at sbarker@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit Administrative Assistant, Graduate Social Work and the Department of Social Work link

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time chef I-PM. Job related questions may be directed to Shannon Bivens sbivens@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Chef I PM link.

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time cook II-PM. Job related questions may be directed to Shannon Bivens sbivens@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Cook II PM link.

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time operations assistant – retail. Job related questions may be directed to Drew White at awhite@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Operations Assistant – Retail link.

Art and design has an opening for the part-time position of administrative assistant. Job-related questions may be directed to David Kasparek at dkaspare@messiah.edu . For more information and to apply, please visit Administrative Assistant, Art & Design link

Campus and Building Services has an opening for a full-time 2^nd shift supervisor. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: Campus and Building Services Supervisor, 2nd Shift link.

Campus and Building Services has an opening for a full-time Residence Halls Worker. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: Campus & Building Services Worker, Residence Halls shift link.

Campus and Building Services has an opening for a part-time residence halls worker. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: part-time Campus & Building Services Worker, Residence Halls link.

The Department of Athletics has an opening for the part-time position of head men’s and women’s tennis coach. Job-related questions may be directed to Sarah Gustin-Hamrock, executive director of athletics at sgustinhamrock@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit Head Tennis Coach

The Department of Athletics has an opening for the position of head coach, women’s flag football, game day administrator. Job-related questions may be directed to Sarah Gustin-Hamrock, executive director of athletics at sgustinhamrock@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please see: Flag Football Head Coach

The Department of Athletics has an opening for the position of assistant coach/admin coordinator and recruiter for women’s lacrosse and game day manager. Job-related questions may be directed to Casey Stone at cstone@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please see: this link

Enrollment management has an opening for the full-time temporary position of admissions travel recruiter. Job-related questions may be directed to Megan Means, admissions counselor/coordinator of travel at mmeans@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit: Admissions Traveling Recruiter

The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time third shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: 3rd shift safety officer link.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time first shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: 1st shift safety officer link.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time second-shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: 2nd shift safety officer link.

Grounds Services has an opening for a part-time seasonal groundskeeper. Job related questions may be directed to Artie Palese at palese@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: seasonal grounds keeper link.

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July 2

Thursday, July 2nd, 2026

Direct your children onto the right path,
and when they are older, they will not leave it.

Proverbs 22:6

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Department of Safety celebrates new officers, promotions and professional achievements

New events coordinator

Please join us in congratulating Steve Grill on accepting the role of events coordinator. Steve has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to serving our campus community, and we are excited to see him bring his experience and dedication to this important position. We look forward to the positive impact he will have in supporting campus events and strengthening partnerships across the university.

Promotion to senior officer

The Department is also pleased to announce that Jeff Beck has been promoted to senior officer. Jeff has already demonstrated strong leadership within the Department of Safety, and his willingness to take on additional responsibilities has greatly benefited both the department and the campus community. His dedication to professionalism and service makes him well suited for this position.

Welcoming a New Officer

Please join us in welcoming Brian Malloy to the Department of Safety. Brian recently retired from the Baltimore County Police Department and joins our team as a first-shift officer. Brian brings many years of law enforcement experience, strong communication skills and a commitment to public service. We are grateful to have Brian join our team and look forward to the knowledge and experience he brings to our department and campus community.

Celebrating professional achievement

The Department would also like to congratulate Stephen Palmer on successfully passing the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) examination. This accomplishment represents a tremendous investment of time, effort, and perseverance including more than 400 hours of education, training and preparation. Stephen’s commitment to professional development and emergency response excellence reflects the high standards we strive for as a department. We are proud of this achievement and grateful for the expertise and skills he brings to our team.

Publication on families as sources of strength, healing and hope

Dr. Raeann Hamon (distinguished professor of family science and gerontology) and Dr. Chloe Merrill (Weber State U) served as editors of a Groves Monograph on the theme of Families As Sources of Strength, Healing and Hope. Hamon, Dr. Erin Boyd-Soisson (professor of human development and family science), and Jordyn Thompson (FCS ’26) co-authored a chapter in the volume entitled Pedagogical Strategies that Reinforce a Family Strengths Mindset. The electronic version is available at Volume 9: https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.14822258

Announcement of new academic leaders!

Welcome to two new academic leaders! We are pleased to announce that Dr. Melanie (Melly) Howard will join Messiah University as our new associate provost. Dr. Howard brings substantial experience in academic leadership, faculty development, curriculum oversight and the integration of faith and learning. She recently served as associate provost and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Simpson University, where her work has included supporting academic programs, collaborating with faculty leaders and advancing institutional priorities. A scholar of New Testament studies, Dr. Howard earned her Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary and has taught at several institutions, including Fresno Pacific University, Valparaiso University, Princeton Theological Seminary and Messiah University.

As an alumna of Messiah, she also brings a meaningful connection to our university’s mission and community. In this new role, Dr. Howard will help strengthen academic planning, support faculty and school-level leadership, develop external partnerships and contribute to continued excellence across Messiah’s undergraduate and graduate academic programs. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Howard back to the Messiah community.

We are also pleased to announce that Dr. Gregory Ochoa will join Messiah University as the new dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Dr. Ochoa brings broad experience in academic affairs, program development, faculty leadership and institutional administration. He has served in significant academic leadership roles, including as interim provost at Notre Dame of Maryland University’s School of Integrative Health and previously as dean of Academic Affairs at Potomac State College of West Virginia University. Dr. Ochoa earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Creighton University, his master’s degree in psychology from Marshall University, and his doctorate in educational leadership from Duquesne University. His background aligns well with the mission and momentum of SGPS, which serves graduate and adult learners through a growing portfolio of programs, degrees and certificates. As dean, Dr. Ochoa will provide leadership for SGPS faculty, programs, student success and strategic growth while continuing Messiah’s commitment to academic excellence and Christian faith. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ochoa to Messiah University and to this important leadership role.

BID FAREWELL

Retirement farewell

Farewell to Matt Logan

The creative team in the Office of Marketing and Communications would like to bid farewell to Senior Graphic Designer Matt Logan. During his seven years as a part of the creative team, Matt has done beautiful work for campus clients and for the university as a whole—through his design for The Bridge magazine, graduate programs, the University “See Anew” brand refresh, Messiah Christmas and other special projects campus wide.

Matt will be taking a position at his church where he’ll continue to use his significant gifts. Thankfully, Messiah will continue to benefit from his talents as a coach with the track and field team. Matt’s last day with the university was Thursday, June 25. Please join us in thanking him for his contributions and in praying for him and his family as he moves forward into what the Lord has planned for this next phase of his career.

AROUND CAMPUS

Murray Minute: America250 and streaming

In between fireworks and picnics, explore the story of America with your family. Murray Library offers streaming access to Ken Burns’s PBS documentaries featuring The American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin, The Vietnam War, Country Music, and more. These films bring history to life for all ages. Streaming is available to all Messiah employees, on or off campus, with your MU login. There’s no cost; just press play and learn together.

Garner health benefit

If you’re enrolled in the EPO or high-deductible medical plans, don’t miss out on Garner, a FREE benefit designed to help you find high-quality care and save money. Garner makes it easy by identifying “Garner Top Providers” — doctors in your network who have a proven track record of delivering excellent patient outcomes. When you see a Garner Top Provider, you can get reimbursed for your out-of-pocket medical costs. Garner will help cover up to $1,000 for individuals or up to $2,000 for families. Take a few minutes now to create your account at app.getgarner.com and set up your Care Team. Then schedule your appointments this summer with confidence! For even easier account management, download the Garner Health App to your phone! Questions? Contact Jennifer Smithmyer at ext. 7086.

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

Please find current job openings below and check jobs.messiah.edu for additional positions that will be available.

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time chef I-PM. Job related questions may be directed to Shannon Bivens sbivens@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Chef I PM link.

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time Operations Assistant – Retail. Job related questions may be directed to Drew White at awhite@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Operations Assistant – Retail link.

Campus and Building Services has an opening for a full-time residence halls worker. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: Campus & Building Services Worker, Residence Halls shift link.

The Department of Athletics has an opening for the position of assistant coach/admin coordinator and recruiter for women’s lacrosse and game day Manager. Job-related questions may be directed to Casey Stone at cstone@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please see: this link

For Sale

Selling a set of NIB LG Xboom Earbuds Lite by will.i.am. Up to 35-hour battery life. Awesome sound quality! Built-in 3-microphone active noise cancellation and adjustable ambient modes. Photos at request. Contact Lori Sarago at lsarago@messiah.edu. I will bring to campus if desired.

Wanted

Roommate wanted. My daughter is looking for another Christian woman to be a roommate in a Camp Hill townhouse for 6-12 months. She is open to grad students as well as faculty and employees. For more information please contact, karaschmi@gmail.com

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

The Comfort Project Foundation recently launched by Messiah graduate

Grief touches all of us at some point in our lives, and during those difficult seasons, support and prayer can make a meaningful difference.

Amber Miller-Garlinger, a 2022 Messiah University graduate, recently launched The Comfort Project Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing spiritual and practical support to individuals navigating grief, including those mourning the loss of a beloved pet. The foundation was started in memory of Amber’s grandfather, Steve Mayo, who passed last July and dedicated his life to helping and praying for others.

The foundation creates and sends free, individualized comfort kits to those who have recently experienced a loss. In addition, a dedicated prayer team is available to provide encouragement and prayer support during challenging times.

If you or someone you know could benefit from these resources, please consider visiting The Comfort Project Foundation’s website and social media platforms to learn more.

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June 25

Thursday, June 25th, 2026

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep”

Romans 12:15

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Dr. Emily Bingham promotion

I am very pleased to announce the promotion of Emily Bingham to dean of Campus Ministries and director of Christian spiritual formation, effective July 1.

Emily has faithfully served Messiah University through her leadership of Campus Ministries, helping students grow in their faith through worship, discipleship, pastoral care and spiritual formation opportunities. In her new role, she will continue to oversee Campus Ministries while providing leadership for Christian spiritual formation initiatives across the Division of Student Success and Engagement.

As dean of Campus Ministries and director of Christian Spiritual Formation, Emily will help advance the university’s commitment to nurturing students’ holistic development by collaborating with campus partners to strengthen faith integration, support student spiritual growth, cultivate relationships with local churches and ministry organizations, and guide strategic efforts related to Christian spiritual formation.

Emily has demonstrated exceptional leadership, pastoral wisdom and commitment to the spiritual growth of our students. This new role reflects both her gifts and Messiah University’s desire to strengthen Christian spiritual formation as a central part of the student experience.

Please join me in congratulating Emily on this well-deserved promotion.

Doug Wood, vice provost for Student Success and Engagement dean of students

Welcome new admissions counselors!

I’m pleased to share Ty Cowan and Sarah (Johns) Myers will be joining the undergraduate admissions team as admissions counselors this summer!

Ty is a May 2026 graduate of Messiah, with a degree in accounting. While at Messiah, he served as president of Black Student Union as well as student body president for the 2025-2026 school year. Ty also continues to serve as the youth leader at his church in Harrisburg. He shares, “I desire to represent Messiah University in a way that is welcoming, informative and reflective of its mission to develop students for lives of service, leadership and faith.” Ty will be serving first year students in Western PA, Montgomery County, New England and parts of the West Coast.

Sarah graduated from Messiah in December of 2025 with a degree in human development and family science, as well as minors in children and youth services and chemistry. As a student, she served as an ambassador leader within the admissions office and worked as a coach with Soccer Shots and as a program coordinator at Nemacolin Resort. She shares, “Whether providing tours, assisting with events or helping students navigate next steps, I value creating an environment where individuals feel genuinely supported and encouraged.” Sarah is getting married in early July after she starts, so we are planning to onboard her with her new last name, Myers! She will be working with first year students from Northeastern PA and Eastern/Western Maryland.

Ty started on Wednesday, June 17 and was joined by Sarah on Monday, June 22. Ty will be in PAWC 208-J and Sarah will be in PAWC 208-I. If you see them (back) on campus, please offer a warm welcome to these alum!

Blessings,

Shayna Mark, director of UG Admissions

Welcome Candy Lint

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is pleased to welcome Candy Lint as our new natural sciences laboratory program manager. Candy brings experience as an adjunct instructor at both HACC and York College, as well as laboratory and leadership experience at the Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory. In her new role, she will interact with many areas on campus. When you meet her, please give her a warm welcome!

BID FAREWELL

Farewell to Matt Logan

Matt will be taking a position at his church where he’ll continue to use his significant gifts. Thankfully, Messiah will continue to benefit from his talents as a coach with the track and field team. Matt’s last day with the university is today, Thursday, June 25. Please join us in thanking him for his contributions and in praying for him and his family as he moves forward into what the Lord has planned for this next phase of his career.

AROUND CAMPUS

Tuesday produce markets

Interested in campus-grown produce? Stop by the Grantham Community Garden summer produce market in Eisenhower Commons on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. We offer eggs, honey, herbs, seasonal veggies and more. Come support the hard work of our summer student team!

Year-end Falcon Exchange and accounting deadlines

FY26 fiscal year end is June 30. End of year processing and account review is essential for accurate representation of our financial records. Please begin your end of year processing as soon as you are able and complete no later than the due dates below.

Cash and Check Deposits and Transmittals due to Falcon Exchange by June 30. Late acceptance until July 8.

Credit Card Transmittals due to Falcon Exchange by June 30. Late acceptance until July 8.

Journal Entries due to Accounting by June 30. Late acceptance until July 15.

Transfers between department Cost Centers and Accounts due to Accounting by June 30. Late acceptance until July 15.

Reminder to proof and review ALL department Cost Centers and Accounts (including operating, capital, grant, and special funds reports) by June 30. Not sure what to look for, have questions on how to do this or other questions? We are here to help. Please email Accounting@messiah.edu or call ext. 2324.

Murray Minute: Summer movie nights

Plan a summer movie night with help from Murray Library! Browse our DVD collection for classics like Jaws, Jurassic Park, American Graffiti, Star Wars, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Don’t have a DVD player? Borrow our portable player with HDMI connection or stream with our Bluetooth projector. Everything is available to employees at no cost. What will you watch this weekend?

Murray Library carpet installation: Timeline extended

The timeline to replace a section of carpet in the main stacks area of Murray Library has been extended with expected reopening on Tuesday, June 30. Please visit messiah.edu/library for the most up-to-date information about the reopening. During this period, the main stacks and the University Archives will be closed to the public. All other library spaces and offices will remain open. Request items from the main stacks by placing a hold request for pickup at the Circulation Desk. Thank you for your understanding.

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

Please find current job openings below and check jobs.messiah.edu for additional positions that will be available.

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time chef I-PM. Job related questions may be directed to Shannon Bivens sbivens@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Chef I PM link.

The Office of Residence Life has an opening for a full-time residence life educator. Job related questions may be directed to Doug Wood at dwood@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: RLE posting link.

FREE

TV cabinet/storage cabinet – FREE!! Fits 40″ tv max or could be converted into a nice storage cabinet for books or toys. Quality made and purchased from a furniture store. Must pick up in Mechanicsburg area. Email M. Lange at mlange@messiah.edu or mwlange@verizon.net

WANTED

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

The Comfort Project Foundation recently launched by Messiah graduate

Grief touches all of us at some point in our lives, and during those difficult seasons, support and prayer can make a meaningful difference.

If you or someone you know could benefit from these resources, please consider visiting The Comfort Project Foundation’s website and social media platforms to learn more.

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June 18

Thursday, June 18th, 2026

And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee:
for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Psalm 9:10

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Welcome

The Operations Department is pleased to announce we have hired a new director of dining, Ron Gilbertson, who started on June 8. Ron brings extensive experience across the food industry, including leadership roles in both private and public-school dining programs. His background spans operational management, menu innovation, nutrition focused programming and building strong, student centered dining cultures. In this new role, Ron will oversee all campus dining operations, strengthen partnerships with students and staff, and continue advancing our commitment to high quality, inclusive and sustainable dining experiences. Please join us in welcoming Ron to the Messiah University community.

Dr. Emily Bingham promotion

I am very pleased to announce the promotion of Emily Bingham to dean of Campus Ministries and director of Christian Spiritual Formation, effective July 1.

Emily has faithfully served Messiah University through her leadership of Campus Ministries, helping students grow in their faith through worship, discipleship, pastoral care, and spiritual formation opportunities. In her new role, she will continue to oversee Campus Ministries while providing leadership for Christian spiritual formation initiatives across the Division of Student Success and Engagement.

Emily has demonstrated exceptional leadership, pastoral wisdom, and commitment to the spiritual growth of our students. This new role reflects both her gifts and Messiah University’s desire to strengthen Christian spiritual formation as a central part of the student experience.

Please join me in congratulating Emily on this well-deserved promotion.

Doug Wood, vice provost for Student Success and Engagement dean of students

Welcome new admissions counselors!

I’m pleased to share Ty Cowan and Sarah (Johns) Myers will be joining the undergraduate admissions team as admissions counselors this summer!

Ty is a May 2026 graduate of Messiah, with a degree in accounting. While at Messiah, he served as president of Black Student Union as well as student body president for the 2025-2026 school year. Ty also continues to serve as the youth leader at his church in Harrisburg. He shares, “I desire to represent Messiah University in a way that is welcoming, informative, and reflective of its mission to develop students for lives of service, leadership, and faith.” Ty will be serving first year students in Western PA, Montgomery County, New England, and parts of the West Coast.

Ty will be starting on Wednesday, June 17 and joined by Sarah on Monday, June 22. Ty will be in PAWC 208-J and Sarah will be in PAWC 208-I. If you see them (back) on campus, please offer a warm welcome to these alum!

Blessings,

Shayna Mark, director of UG Admissions

BID FAREWELL

Celebrating Denise Albert’s retirement

After 26 years of faithful service to Messiah University, Denise Albert will be retiring at the end of June. Since joining Messiah in 1999 as part of the College Press Word Processing department, Denise has served in many important roles, including managing bulk mailings, supporting the mass email system, serving on the University’s safety committee, and providing exceptional customer service through Messiah Press. Please join us on Wednesday, June 24 from 3- 4:30 p.m. in the Bowmansdale Building for an informal open house to celebrate Denise and wish her well in retirement – stop in any time during that window to share your thanks and best wishes.

Lauri Norbeck retirement

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry wishes our natural sciences laboratory program manager, Lauri Norbeck, all the best in her upcoming retirement. Lauri has been with us for 7 years, which included an extremely challenging first and second year of adapting our laboratory program for COVID-19 social distancing! She took on every new task with dedication and a commitment to getting the job done right. Fortunately for us, she will continue as an adjunct in our department in the fall, but we trust she will find more time to spend with her family, in volunteer work, and in her hobbies during this new stage of life. Feel free to send her an email and congratulate her!

Farewell to Dominic Bornman

The Graduate Program in Nursing would like to bid farewell to Dominic Bornman. Dominic has served Grad Nursing as an administrative assistant since January, bringing valuable insight from his coaching background and making meaningful contributions to our team. We extend our congratulations to Dominic on his new role as special team’s coordinator and wide receivers coach at LaGrange College in Georgia. While we will miss his presence, we are excited for him to pursue this well-deserved opportunity. Dominic’s last day with the university was Thursday, June 11. Please join us in thanking him for his contributions and in wishing him continued success in this next chapter.

AROUND CAMPUS

Tuesday produce markets

Interested in campus-grown produce? Stop by the Grantham Community Garden summer produce market in Eisenhower Commons on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. We offer eggs, honey, herbs, seasonal veggies, and more. Come support the hard work of our summer student team!

Sundaes with SEVEN

President Jon and Mrs. Shari Stuckey invite employees and their families to a casual night of great music and frozen treats!

Come to Martin Commons on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy music by SEVEN, a group of multi-talented musicians from Messiah University who have a heart for ministry, performance, and creativity. A sundae bar will be available to enjoy!

No RSVP is required, but if you know you are coming, please click here to provide a guest count for our catering estimates.

Year-end Falcon Exchange and accounting deadlines

Cash and Check Deposits and Transmittals due to Falcon Exchange by June 30. Late acceptance until July 8.

Credit Card Transmittals due to Falcon Exchange by June 30. Late acceptance until July 8.

Journal Entries due to Accounting by June 30. Late acceptance until July 15.

Transfers between department Cost Centers and Accounts due to Accounting by June 30. Late acceptance until July 15.

Murray Library carpet installation: June 22-25 service updates

Between June 22-25, a section of carpet in the main stacks area of Murray Library will be replaced. The main stacks and the University Archives will be closed to the public. All other library spaces and offices will remain open. Request items from the main stacks by placing a hold request for pickup at the Circulation Desk. Visit messiah.edu/library for complete details.

Murray Minute: Summer Reading Bingo

Summer reading bingo is underway at Murray Library! Get a virtual bingo card, read five books that match the prompts, and you’ll be entered to win a pizza party. All who participate receive some Murray Library swag. It’s a fun, low-pressure way to make time for reading this summer. Use the link to join in; no cost to participate.

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

Please find current job openings below and check jobs.messiah.edu for additional positions that will be available.

The Engle Center has an opening for a full-time counselor. Job related questions may be directed to Aubrey Kleinfeld at akleinfe@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: FT Counselor posting link.

The Engel Center has an opening for a part-time counselor. Job related questions may be directed to Aubrey Kleinfeld at akleinfe@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: PT Counselor posting link.

The NEXT Steps Program has an opening for a full-time residence life educator. Job related questions may be directed to Amber Brisbane at abrisbane@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: NEXT Steps RLE posting link.

Grad nursing has an opening for the part-time administrative assistant. Job-related questions may be directed to Brenda Elliott at belliott@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit Administrative Assistant, Grad Nursing link

Graduate Social Work and the Department of Social Work has an opening for the part-time administrative assistant. Job-related questions may be directed to Stacey Barker at sbarker@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit Administrative Assistant, Graduate Social Work and the Department of Social Work link

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time chef I-PM. Job related questions may be directed to Shannon Bivens sbivens@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Chef I PM link.

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time cook II-PM. Job related questions may be directed to Shannon Bivens sbivens@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Cook II PM link.

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time operations assistant – retail. Job related questions may be directed to Drew White at awhite@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Operations Assistant – Retail link.

The Department of Business has an opening for the part-time position of administrative assistant, art and design. Job-related questions may be directed to David Kasparek at dkaspare@messiah.edu . For more information and to apply, please visit Administrative Assistant, Art & Design link

Campus and Building Services has an opening for a full-time 2^nd shift supervisor. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: Campus and Building Services Supervisor, 2nd Shift link.

Campus and Building Services has an opening for a full-time residence halls worker. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: Campus & Building Services Worker, Residence Halls shift link.

Campus and Building Services has an opening for a part-time residence halls worker. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: part-time Campus & Building Services Worker, Residence Halls link.

Nursing has an opening for the part-time position of patient simulation lab coordinator. Job-related questions may be directed to Kristen Slabaugh kslabaught@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit: Patient Simulation Lab Coordinator

The Department of Athletics has an opening for the part-time position of head men’s and women’s tennis coach. Job-related questions may be directed to Sarah Gustin-Hamrock, executive director of athletics at sgustinhamrock@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit Head Tennis Coach

The Department of Athletics has an opening for the position of head coach, women’s flag football, game day administrator. Job-related questions may be directed to Sarah Gustin-Hamrock, executive director of athletics at sgustinhamrock@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please see: Flag Football Head Coach

The Department of Athletics has an opening for the position of assistant coach/admin coordinator and recruiter for women’s lacrosse and game day manager. Job-related questions may be directed to Casey Stone at cstone@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please see: this link

Enrollment management has an opening for the full-time temporary position of admissions travel recruiter. Job-related questions may be directed to Megan Means, admissions counselor/coordinator of travel at mmeans@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit: Admissions Traveling Recruiter

The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time third shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: 3rd shift safety officer link.

Grounds Services has an opening for a part-time seasonal groundskeeper. Job related questions may be directed to Artie Palese at palese@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: seasonal grounds keeper link.

The Office of Residence Life has an opening for a full-time residence life educator. Job related questions may be directed to Doug Wood at dwood@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: RLE posting link.

FREE

Paint cleanup wipes. Doing a painting project this summer? Free Crocodile cloth paint wipes, oversized pre-moistened cleaning cloths for removing paint/ink from skin or surfaces. Work well – gentle on skin, no odor. Package of 100 is opened (May 29) with about 10 used. These will dry up before I paint again: I’d rather them go to good use. Contact Angela: AHare@messiah.edu.

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June 11

Thursday, June 11th, 2026

Commands believers to open their hands to the needy and not be hard-hearted

Deuteronomy 15:7-8

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Campus and Building Services workers recognition

Campus and Building Services is proud to recognize team members Justin Buffington and Michael Ryan for completing the professional seminar “Mastering the Science of Floor Care,” an extensive, hands-on training with industry experts. Justin and Michael returned from the seminar eager to implement new techniques on campus. We applaud their initiative, their contagious enthusiasm and their commitment to making our campus a safe and welcoming place.

Registrar’s Office staffing

The Registrar’s Office is pleased to announce the following staffing addition and transition.

The Registrar’s Office is pleased to introduce our new transfer records assistant, Jeremy Wyman. Jeremy’s first day as transfer records assistant was May 18. Jeremy has joined the Registrar’s Office after working with QualX Corporation as a safeguarding analyst and quality control/archival data specialist since 2019. Jeremy graduated from Messiah with a Bachelor of Arts in history in May 2019. Jeremy’s office is located in the Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center, Suite 107.

Anne Narber, associate registrar for undergraduate studies, will be splitting her time between an on-campus and remote presence. She will continue to give leadership and support to undergraduate current and new/transfer student registration and schedule production, classroom assignments and system curriculum updates.

Please join us in welcoming Jeremy as the newest members of Team Registrar.

Chemistry and Biochemistry students present research at ACS Meeting

Three students from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry recently presented their undergraduate research as part of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, held in Hershey, PA on March 17-19. Recent graduates Jase Adomanis and Abigail Barnes, as well as Thy Le, a rising senior, presented work done under the direction of Dr. Anne Reeve and Dr. Jesse Kleingardner.

BID FAREWELL

Celebrating Denise Albert’s retirement

Lauri Norbeck retirement

Farewell to Dominic Bornman

The Graduate Program in Nursing would like to bid farewell to Dominic Bornman. Dominic has served Grad Nursing as an administrative assistant since January, bringing valuable insight from his coaching background and making meaningful contributions to our team. We extend our congratulations to Dominic on his new role as special team’s coordinator and wide receivers coach at LaGrange College in Georgia. While we will miss his presence, we are excited for him to pursue this well-deserved opportunity. Dominic’s last day with the university is Thursday, June 11. Please join us in thanking him for his contributions and in wishing him continued success in this next chapter.

AROUND CAMPUS

Murray Library carpet installation: June 22-25 service updates

Sundaes with SEVEN

President Jon and Mrs. Shari Stuckey invite employees and their families to a casual night of great music and frozen treats!

No RSVP is required, but if you know you are coming, please click here to provide a guest count for our catering estimates.

2026-2027 UG Admissions event calendar
The 26-27 admissions event calendar is set, and we are looking forward to another outstanding year of welcoming prospective students and their families to campus. If you are directly involved in any admissions events, please watch for details and calendar appointments from Erin Sanno who will be coordinating everything you need to serve our future Falcons and their guests. On our largest event days — Open House, Falcon for a Day and Accepted Student Day — we invite the entire campus community to show your Falcon pride by wearing your favorite Messiah spirit wear, a visible reminder to guests that our campus is a community united by mission and a strong sense of belonging. Please contact admissionsevents@ with any questions!

Lunch and Learn: Juneteenth film screening at Murray Library

Murray Library invites you to a Lunch and Learn film screening on Wednesday, June 17 at 12 p.m. in the library’s Athenaeum. We will be viewing Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom (2023), a 55-minute film featuring pastor Rasool Berry that explores the spiritual significance of next week’s federal holiday. Attendees will receive a Juneteenth daily devotional and we will celebrate with red punch. Watch the trailer.

Murray Minute: Raising a reader

Help your child get excited to read this summer! Murray Library has over 14,000 juvenile, YA, graphic novels, and comic books for all reading levels, genres, and interests. Our librarians are happy to help you find just the right fit. You can also explore recommendations using TeachingBooks. All employees can use their MU ID card to utilize the library for their families. Search Primo, the catalog to get started.

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Job opportunities

Please find current job openings below and check jobs.messiah.edu for additional positions that will be available.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time Department of Safety – event and traffic management coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: Event and Traffic Management Coordinator link.

The Department of Business has an opening for the full-time position of administrative assistant to the department of business, IBI and MBI. Job-related questions may be directed to Andy Babyak, assistant dean of business and professor of management at ababyak@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit Admin Asst Business

The Registrar’s Office has an upcoming opening for the full-time position of associate registrar. Check jobs.messiah.edu for the upcoming posting. Job-related questions may be directed to Kathee Clark, Registrar at Kclark@messiah.edu

ITS has an opening for the full-time position of programmer/analyst. Job-related questions may be directed to Allen Snook, director of information security and enterprise applications at asnook@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit: Programmer Analyst

The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time second-shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: 2nd shift safety officer link.

The Office of Residence Life has an opening for a full-time residence life ecducator. Job related questions may be directed to Doug Wood at dwood@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: RLE posting link.

For sale

Lawn mower for sale. I am looking to sell a TROY-BILT (US made) self-propelled lawn mower with a Briggs&Stratton motor. Still In great operational shape. Accessories including bag, side ejection fitting, water nozzle for cleaning are all included. Price $25. Contact SFunck@messiah.edu

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June 4

Thursday, June 4th, 2026

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

James 1:5

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

School of Arts, Culture and Society – assistant dean

SACS would like to share that Valerie Lemmon will be stepping down from the role of assistant dean for the School of Arts, Culture and Society. Valerie will continue serving the school as co-chair of the PCJS Department. The school is deeply grateful for Valerie’s leadership, dedication and service during her time as assistant dean. Her thoughtful guidance, commitment to students and colleagues and many contributions to the school have made a meaningful and lasting impact on the community. The school is thankful that Valerie will continue to provide leadership and support through their ongoing role within the department. Please join in expressing appreciation for her service and support during this transition. I am pleased to announce that Ling Dinse, chair and professor for social work, has agreed to serve as assistant dean of the School of Arts, Culture and Society. Ling’s leadership and dedication to the faculty and students at Messiah University during her tenure as chair have been exemplary and we look forward to her continued leadership.

School of Arts, Culture and Society – PCJS chair transition

With gratitude and appreciation, SACS recognizes the service and leadership of John Bechtold as he transitions from his leadership role and returns to faculty responsibilities. John has served admirably for decades, offering thoughtful leadership, steady guidance, and dedicated service to students, faculty and colleagues. His many contributions have made a meaningful and lasting impact on the broader university community. Kelly Waltman-Spreha will step into the role chair of PCJS. The school looks forward to Kelly’s leadership and the contributions she will bring to the department in this new role.

AROUND CAMPUS

Lunch and Learn workshop

Murray Library is offering a summer Lunch and Learn workshop about Ancestry.com library edition. We will introduce the main search features and contents. Following the introduction, you will have time to begin searching for your own ancestors with the help of librarians!

Workshop Details

Date: Tuesday, June 9

Time: noon-1 p.m.

Place: Boyer 337 (computer lab)

Limited to the first 15 participants who register for the workshop.

Please register for the workshop through this form: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3UYv6EmXNdppQ2

President event request form

If your department would like to request President Stuckey’s participation in an event, please complete this event request form. To help ensure the President’s Office has all necessary information to respond, all event requests must be submitted through this form.

Events may include, but are not limited to, dinners, classes, staff retreats, panels, and off-campus outings where you would like President Stuckey to appear, speak or offer remarks in any capacity.

The event request form can also be found on the President’s Office webpage.

Murray Library carpet installation: June 15-18 service updates

Between June 15-18, a section of carpet in the main stacks area of Murray Library will be replaced. The main stacks and the University Archives will be closed to the public. All other library spaces and offices will remain open. Request items from the main stacks by placing a hold request for pickup at the Circulation Desk. Visit messiah.edu/library for complete details.

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Job opportunities

Please find current job openings below and check jobs.messiah.edu for additional positions that will be available.

Finance has an opening for the full-time position of accounts payable specialist. Job-related questions may be directed to Stephanie Sechrist, director of procurement at ssechrist@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit: Accounts Payable Specialist

The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time first shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: 1st shift safety officer link.

NEXT Steps has a job opening!

NEXT Steps is a 2-year certificate program for students with intellectual disability. The residence life educator for NEXT Steps is a live-in, professional educator whose primary responsibility is to deliver a student-development focused curriculum and co-curriculum that supports the mission of the NEXT Steps program. The NEXT Steps RLE actively promotes a safe and healthy living environment for students in the program while teaching foundational skills in independent living. They serve as active members on the NEXT Steps team. This is a full-time, 10-month position.
Job Posting Link: https://messiah-ibvrjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/419/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share

For sale

Trek Verve 3 comfort bicycle for sale. Just tuned up by Gettysburg Bicycle and Fitness, 20-inch frame, gel seat, water bottle holder, black color. Asking $300 Call Bill at 3904 or balthoff@messiah.edu

FREE

Free green TV stand. Contact tgingrich@messiah.edu

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May 28

Thursday, May 28th, 2026

“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”

Proverbs 19:17

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Adjunct Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

This is the fifth year of the Adjunct Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, which is given to up to two adjunct faculty at Messiah University each spring. Nominations were solicited from all department chairs/program directors, and after careful consideration of these nominations, the Scholarship and Development Committee identified the following two adjunct faculty members to be honored with the 2026 Adjunct Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence at Messiah University.

Carmen De Castillo-Zerbe, adjunct instructor in language, literature and writing
Beverly Motich, adjunct instructor in computing, mathematics and physics

Congratulations to Carmen and Beverly for this recognition of excellence in classroom teaching. The Messiah University community deeply appreciates the award winners, and all our adjunct faculty, for their role in educating women and men toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith at Messiah University.

AROUND CAMPUS

Campus Store summer hours

Summer store hours will be in effect through Thursday, Aug. 20.

Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. *

CLOSED

Friday, June 19

Friday, July 3

*Open Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Summer Open House

Learn and Lunch workshop

Workshop Details

Date: Tuesday, June 9

Time: noon-1 p.m.

Place: Boyer 337 (computer lab)

Limited to the first 15 participants who register for the workshop.

Please register for the workshop through this form: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3UYv6EmXNdppQ2

President event request form

Events may include, but are not limited to, dinners, classes, staff retreats, panels, and off-campus outings where you would like President Stuckey to appear, speak or offer remarks in any capacity.

The event request form can also be found on the President’s Office webpage.

CORRECTION: Summer dining for employees
In the previous intercom it was stated that the Falcon summer hours are 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please note the correct hours are 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Job Opportunities

Please find current job openings below and check jobs.messiah.edu for additional positions that will be available.

ITS has an opening for the full-time position of programmer/analyst. Job-related questions may be directed to Alan Snook, director of information security and enterprise applications at asnook@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit: Programmer Analyst

Enrollment Management has a current opening for the full-time position of assistant/associate director, admissions. Job-related questions may be directed to Shayna Mark, director of undergraduate admissions at smark@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit: Assistant or Associate Director, Admissions

Enrollment Management has a current opening for the full-time position of admissions counselor Job-related questions may be directed to Shayna Mark, director of undergraduate admissions at smark@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit: Admissions Counselor.

The School of Graduate and Professional Studies has an opening for a full-time Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Job related questions may be directed to Ruth Nutt at rnutt@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies link.

Grounds Services has an opening for a part-time Seasonal Groundskeeper. Job related questions may be directed to Artie Palese at palese@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: seasonal grounds keeper link.

The Office of Residence Life has an opening for a full-time Residence Life Educator. Job related questions may be directed to Doug Wood at dwood@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: RLE posting link.

Wanted

Roommate wanted. My daughter is looking for another Christian woman to share housing starting as early as June 1, for a 6–12-month lease in the Camp Hill/Mechanicsburg area. She is open to graduate students as well as faculty/employees looking for a roommate situation. For more info, please contact karaschmi@gmail.com

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May 21

Thursday, May 21st, 2026

Therefore, as God has chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

– Colossians 3:12

AROUND CAMPUS

Summer Dining in Lottie for staff and employees

It is hard to believe that the summer conference season is almost here! From May 11 through Aug. 7, thousands of guests from both internal and external camps and conferences as well as prospective students and their families will dine in Lottie. Lunchtime can experience the highest volume of guests during this season, including large athletic campus and hundreds of children! We know you love to eat in Lottie so for your convenience, once again this year we will offer a reserved seating area for employees in the far-left area of Lottie near the arched food entry location. We will also be reserving tables in the dining hall and Martin Commons for specific camps and conferences so they can enjoy eating together. This year, besides the name of the group on the reserved sign, we will also include the dates and times of their scheduled meals. We hope this will be helpful to you in determining if this is an additional area for you to sit. The Falcon will be open from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday providing you with an additional eating location. Any changes to the dining schedule or access for employees and guests will be communicated thorough the Intercom. Thank you for supporting the summer conference program and the dining team, as the goal is to provide Unreasonable Hospitality to all.

Campus Store summer hours

Summer store hours will be in effect May 18-Aug. 20.

Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. *

CLOSED on

Monday, May 25

Friday, June 19

Friday, July 3

*Open Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Summer Open House

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Job opportunities

Please find current job openings below and check jobs.messiah.edu for additional positions that will be available.

The Department of Business has an opening for the part-time position of Administrative Assistant, Art & Design. Job-related questions may be directed to David Kasparek at dkaspare@messiah.edu . For more information and to apply, please visit Administrative Assistant, Art & Design link

The Community Wellness/Prep Program currently has an opening for the full-time position of assistant director of community wellness. Job-related questions may be directed to Kris-Hansen-Kieffer, executive director of community wellness initiatives and fitness at khansen@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit: Assistant Director of Community Wellness

Enrollment Management has an opening for the full-time temporary position of admissions traveling recruiter. Job-related questions may be directed to Megan Means, admissions counselor/coordinator of travel at mmeans@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit: Admissions Traveling Recruiter

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time cook II-P.M. Job related questions may be directed to Shannon Bivens sbivens@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: cook II PM link.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time Event and Traffic Management Coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: Event and Traffic Management Coordinator link.

Wanted

Roommate wanted. My daughter is looking for another Christian woman to share housing starting as early as June 1, for a 6–12-month lease in the Camp Hill/Mechanicsburg area. She is open to graduate students as well as faculty/employees looking for a roommate situation. For more info, please contact karaschmi@gmail.com

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May 14

Thursday, May 14th, 2026

Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Proverbs 31:31

AROUND CAMPUS

School of Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement, Sat., May 16, 11 a.m.
Brubaker Auditorium, Eisenhower Campus Center

Schedule and details

The full schedule for the 2026 Commencement Ceremony for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies is posted online at messiah.edu/gradcommencement. This website will also provide a live video stream of the Commencement ceremony.

Members of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies faculty should have already received information from the Office of the Provost regarding their participation in Commencement. Faculty, staff and administrators who are participating in the Commencement ceremony should also have received a memo regarding their role in the ceremony from the Commencement Committee.

Parking

Parking lots YY (beside the Welcome Center) VV (the visitor’s lot) and TT (along the railroad tracks) and Sollenberger Sports Center will be the primary guest parking lot for this event.

COE and employees may park in the ZZ lot (between the High Center and Old Main and surrounding Old Main). There will be no reserved parking passes issued for this event.

If you have any questions regarding the School of Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement, please contact Jody Brandt at ext. 6890 or jbrandt@messiah.edu or Rebekah Ostby at ext. 2755 or rostby@messiah.edu, co-chairs the Commencement Committee

Second Slingshot Choice survey winner of $50 gift card
The Campus Store sent a second Slingshot Choice survey to all faculty, admissions counselors and administrators and forty-one unique responses were received. Congratulations to Mario Migliori of the Graduate Program in Business and Leadership who was randomly chosen as the winner of the $50 Campus Store gift card!

University Personnel Committee – New members
Human Resources and Compliance is pleased to announce that Janet Vogel and Deb Fleming have been elected as the new University Personnel Committee members for administrative and staff employees, respectively. Congratulations! We thank you for your service to the Messiah community.

Employee Recognition Picnic – TODAY

All employees are invited to attend our annual employee recognition picnic TODAY anytime between 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Larsen Student Union. Lunch is provided. We’ll have three different food trucks to choose from – Lucky Penny Burger, Piper Belle’s BBQ, and Walk-O Taco (see menu here). Be sure to stop by the welcome tent to pick up a lunch ticket. This is a time to enjoy fellowship and show our appreciation to those employees reaching milestone years of service, award recipients and retirees. We hope to see you there!

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Job opportunities

Please find current job openings below and check jobs.messiah.edu for additional positions that will be available.

The Department of Athletics has an opening for the position of head coach, women’s flag football; game day administrator. Job-related questions may be directed to Sarah Gustin-Hamrock, executive director of athletics at sgustinhamrock@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please see: Flag Football Head Coach

Athletics is now hiring a full-time assistant coach, men’s basketball/admin coordinator and recruiter/game day administrator. Job related questions may be directed to Jacob Fleegle jfleegle@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball/Admin Coordinator & Recruiter/Game Day Administrator link.

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time dining room supervisor. Job related questions may be directed to Todd Christopher tchristopher@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Dining Room Supervisor link.

Job applications are now being accepted for the full-time position of director of dining services. Job related questions may be directed Kathie Shafer at kshafer@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: director of dining services link.

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May 7

Thursday, May 7th, 2026

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see”

Hebrews 11:1

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CMP department leadership

Effective May 11, assistant professor of mathematics and statistics Nick Weaver will begin in his role as department chair of Computing, Mathematics and Physics. As dean, I am grateful to the CMP department for their flexibility during a year of interim leadership and to Nick for his interest in and talent for this role at the helm of a department housing a wide variety of academic programs.

Angela Hare, Dean of the School of Science, Engineering and Health

Biology students and faculty members present at the Pennsylvania Academy of Science meeting

Nine members of the Department of Biological Sciences attended the 101^st Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science that was held on the weekend of April 17-19 at Misericordia University in Dallas, PA. Six students presented results from ongoing research studies. Elizabeth Blymire, mentored and accompanied by John Harms, presented a poster describing analysis of metastasis by pancreatic cancer. Elise Kersten and Hope Adedokun, mentored and accompanied by Jennifer Ness-Myers, presented separate posters that described how development of the central nervous system is altered by limiting oxygen availability, and an analysis of gene expression in developing zebrafish embryos. Ava Turnow, mentored and accompanied by Isis Rivera-Walsh, presented a poster that described gene editing of immune cells to study gut inflammation. Isabella Heckman, mentored by Michael Shin and Scott Kieffer, presented a poster describing the influence of genes linked to caffeine signaling on the impact that caffeine has on exercise performance. Marlyne Gonzalez presented a poster on her summer research (Emory University) describing the effect of antibiotics on the microbiome of monarch caterpillars. Marlyne Gonzalez received the 3^rd place Women in Science Spychala Award for her poster presentation.

AROUND CAMPUS

Buildings and Grounds

Operations division’s focus on unreasonable hospitality
This summer, the Division of Operations leadership team embraced the concept of Unreasonable Hospitality a philosophy that challenges each team member to use their creativity and resources to go above and beyond for those we serve. There are many ways that our buildings and grounds team has implemented this theme into our daily work. One of the most important ways is collaboration and building relationships.

Our grounds services team worked closely with our safety and residence life teams to partner for a much safer snow and ice season on campus. Special thanks to Karen Harrington who was instrumental in helping us create a safer university during our winter season. Also, a shoutout to everyone in Campus and Building Services, Facilities and Grounds who played a major role in keeping our students, faculty, staff and visitors safe this winter season.

Our campus and building services team has been working with Americhem to help better service our university in multiple ways. One way has been through the training of CBS staff. That training has helped our team learn how to take care of gym flooring. In the fall our team sealed Hitchcock gym floors with the assistance of Americhem for a $10,000 savings to the university. During spring break, the same team resealed Sawyer Gym for a $6,000 savings to the university. It’s this type of dedication and teamwork that allows our CBS staff to be unreasonably hospitable.

We look forward to our continued role in collaboration and building relationships with you and your team!

Important undergraduate commencement information for employees May 8-9

Schedule and details

Messiah University will be hosting Commencement weekend for the undergraduate Class of 2026 on May 8-9.

To view schedule/details for the Candlelight Service of Worship and Celebration on Friday, May 8, visit https://www.messiah.edu/ug-commencement/events/baccalaureate.
To view schedule/details for the Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, visit https://www.messiah.edu/ug-commencement/events/commencement-ceremony.

Members of the Community of Educators should have already received information from the Provost’s Office regarding their participation in Commencement weekend. Faculty, staff and administrators who are participating in the Commencement ceremony itself have received, or will soon receive, an email memo regarding their role in the ceremony from the Commencement Committee. If you have any questions regarding Commencement, please contact Carla Gross, co-chair of the Undergraduate Commencement Committee, at ext. 6940 or cgross@messiah.edu.

Important employee parking information for the Candlelight Service of Worship and Celebration (Friday, May 8)

From 6 a.m. until 10 p.m., the VV (Visitor’s lot) will be closed to employees so families of our graduates have access to parking for Commencement-related activities.
For the Candlelight Service, Department of Safety personnel will direct guests to designated parking areas on campus. Guests will walk to Eisenhower Campus Center. There is no shuttle service provided that evening. Note:Messiah employees do not receive reserved parking for this evening. It is also important to note that the Candlelight Service is a ticketed event; see the Commencement web site for details.
If you have questions regarding parking for guests with a disability, visit https://www.messiah.edu/ug-commencement/graduate-resources/parking.

Important employee parking information for Commencement Day (Saturday, May 9).

Members of the Community of Educatorsand other employees who are marching in the processional or participating in the Commencement ceremony will receive a reserved parking pass via campus mail from the Provost’s Office (educators) or directly from their supervisor (staff/administrators). Drivers MUST show their parking pass to traffic control personnel upon entering campus to be directed to their designated reserved parking areas.
All other employees who will be working the Commencement ceremony will receive parking instructions with their assignment.
Due to the significantly increased volume of traffic on campus for Commencement, the Department of Safety strongly encourages all employees to arrive on campus no later than 8:15 a.m.in order to alleviate being delayed in traffic, and to assist in being directed to their reserved parking areas on campus.
It is also extremely important to follow all parking directions and instructions from safety personnel while entering and leaving campus, as traffic conditions can change quickly and officers are not able to stop traffic flow to have conversation with individual drivers.
An important reminder—employees are notpermitted to schedule vendor visits, pick-ups or deliveries on the day of Commencement as it interferes with the increased and altered traffic flow on campus that day.

American history displays at library

The Murray Library is currently featuring two new student exhibits highlighting diverse perspectives on American history. Check out posters from Dr. Sarah Myers’s HIST 248: War, Peace, and Memory, in which students examine how national narratives and public memory are constructed. These projects aim to disrupt familiar myths and draw attention to overlooked individuals and moments in history. A second exhibit, created by students in Dr. Jim LaGrand’s HIST 352H: African-American History since 1865, fills the trophy case near the Office of Academic Accessibility. This display highlights figures and communities such as Harriet Tubman and Susie King Taylor as Civil War spies, Whitesboro, NJ, Louis Armstrong, Robert Johnson, and Henrietta Lacks. These projects will be on display through May 8. Special thanks to Dwayne Magee and Messiah Press for printing the poster exhibit!

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

Please find current job openings below and check jobs.messiah.edu for additional positions that will be available.

The Department of Business has an opening for the full-time position of administrative assistant to the department of business, IBI & MBI. Job-related questions may be directed to Andy Babyak, assistant dean of business and professor of management at ababyak@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit Admin Asst Business

Athletics is now hiring a full-time associate head coach, women’s soccer/admin coord and recruiter/assistant director for compliance and internal operations. Job related questions may be directed to Scott Frey sfrey@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Associate Head Coach, Women’s Soccer/Admin Coord & Recruiter/Assistant Director for Compliance & Internal Operations link.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time second shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: 2nd shift safety officer link.

Campus and Building Services has openings for the following:

For more information and to apply, please visit:

Part-time first shift CBS worker – cbs pt first shift link.
Full time first shift CBS worker, residence halls – CBS Worker Residence Halls FT
Full-time CBS supervisor, 2^nd shift CBS 2nd Shift Supervisor

Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu

Grounds Services has an opening for a part-time seasonal groundskeeper. Job related questions may be directed to Artie Palese at palese@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: seasonal grounds keeper link.

Job applications are now being accepted for the full-time position of director of dining services. Job related questions may be directed Kathie Shafer at kshafer@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: director of dining services link.

Job applications are now being accepted for the full-time position of manager, natural sciences laboratory program. Job related questions may be directed Anne Reeve at areeve@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: manager, natural sciences laboratory program link.

For sale

Doctoral cap for sale. Brand new, never-used doctoral cap (“tam”) for sale. Adjustable 6-sided navy blue velvet doctoral tam with gold silk tassel. $20 or best offer. Contact Philip Tan (ptan@messiah.edu).

Keurig for sale. K-Mini Plus single serve coffee maker for sale. Barely used. Asking $30. If interested, please contact Tracy at tsheaffer@messiah.edu

FREE

Murray Library has four brown chairs available for free. Contact Tracy at tsheaffer@messiah.edu if interested in one, a couple, or all four.

WANTED

Wanted: Car for International student. A few international students (mostly graduating seniors) here at Messiah are looking for cars to purchase. The students have variable budgets, yet they are willing to pay and do not have a strong preference on the make and model of a car. Please contact Amy Nicols Villeda (anicolsvilleda@messiah.edu or x2172) if you or anyone you know is selling a car and would like to help these students. Thank you!

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