Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure.
Psalm 16:9 (NRSV)

News

John Yeatts, professor of the psychology of religion, has accepted a position as senior pastor at the Grantham Brethren in Christ Church. John will continue at the College on a half-time basis through spring semester 2013 and will assume his position full-time at the church this summer. John has been at the College for 33 years. Beyond his classroom teaching, he has served as department chair, associate dean for general education and common learning, interim dean of the School of the Humanities and head coach of the baseball team. The College will miss his superb teaching and leadership. We wish him well as he moves into his role at the Grantham Church.
Randy Basinger, provost

The fire and safety systems coordinator position for the college has been moved from facility services to the department of safety. With the retirement of John Fite, this position has been filled by Valerian Curd, former safety officer with the department of safety. Valerian, known as “V,” will perform the same duties as John has done in the past. Please congratulate V when you see him on campus. If you have any questions related to fire systems or safety, please contact Vaerian at vcurd@messiah.edu or ext. 6747.

Paul Johns, instructor of human development and family science, after receiving additional post-licensure training and supervision, has achieved the designation of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Approved Supervisor. This designation reflects extensive knowledge of marriage and family therapy as well as the ability to train others in the discipline. In addition to the qualifications associated with being a licensed marriage and family therapist in Pennsylvania and an AAMFT clinical fellow, the approved supervisor designation allows Paul to supervise graduate students pursuing an MFT degree or post-graduate students pursuing licensure.

I am pleased to announce that Sarah Wade has accepted the position as director of international and transfer student recruitment. Through this role Sarah will provide leadership to these very important recruitment markets. You may remember Sarah from her time here as an admissions counselor and the assistant director of international recruitment from 2001-2005. She is also a Messiah alumna, having graduated from here in the late 1990s with a degree in English. Her master’s degree is in organizational leadership from Azusa Pacific University. I am excited to welcome Sarah back to her alma mater. Since 2005, she has led international recruitment and programming efforts at two larger public universities in PA and CO. She has much to offer as we continue to implement strategies related to growth in international and transfer students. She will begin her new role on Friday, March 1.  
John Chopka, vice president for enrollment management

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Representative from Temple Rome on campus March 5

Jim Sawyer, representative of Temple Rome, will be on campus Wednesday, March 5 to talk to students about studying abroad in Rome. If you are interested in meeting with him or would be interested in having him speak to your class(es), please contact Gina Hale in the intercultural office at  ext. 2131 or ghale@messiah.edu. The representative will be hosting an information session at 1 p.m. in the Eisenhower Board Room. Visit this link  to learn more about this program. 

Ted Prescott to give artist talk March 6

Theodore Prescott will give an artist talk about his sculptural installation in the new Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and the Performing Arts on Wednesday, March 6 at 4:15 p.m. in the High Center, room 124. Ted, emeritus professor of art, taught sculpture and was head of the art program for many years. In his lecture, he will speak about how the sculpture was developed, fabricated and installed. He will show photographs of the process from its origins in an orchard to the final forms on display.

“Live and learn” this summer with Messiah’s summer online undergraduate courses

You can make the most of your summer and still earn the college credits you need with the flexibility of Messiah’s online summer courses. Messiah’s eight-week online summer session, which runs May 28-July 22, provides a personal, interactive experience that works around your summer schedule. Messiah’s summer courses are completed in nearly half the time, and are discounted more than 50 percent as the same courses that are offered during the fall and spring semesters.

Courses are open to current students (college-level, and qualified homeschooled and high school students), employees, alumni, parents, community friends and anyone who would like to further their education. All courses are taught by Messiah professors, offering an online educational experience that reflects Messiah’s commitment to academic excellence. Registration for summer session begins April 11 and runs through May 21. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in registering or learning more, visit messiah.edu/online.

Service Day registration begins March 18 

Service Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 18. Volunteer registration will begin on Monday, March 18. Those interested in proposing or leading a project for Service Day, please contact Jessica Teeter at serviceday@messiah.edu. More information about Service Day is available here.

Grantham Church use of facilities 

The Grantham Church has revised their property and facility usage policies and guidelines.  In order to make a request for use of Grantham Church, the facility request form and facility agreement must be signed and submitted to the church office. The form can be found here. If you need clarification on any of the facility policies and guidelines, please contact the church office at 717-766‐0531 or office@granthamchurch.org.

Reminder from conference services

Are you planning an event on campus for this school year? The deadline for submitting requests to conference services is Friday, March 8 (start of spring break). Requests submitted after this date will not be approved. This applies to student, departmental and academic events. The following dates are now closed to events requiring set up needs: March 23, April 13 and April 18.

Classifieds

Position available:

Temporary Administrative Assistant — The office of the provost has an immediate opening for the position of administrative assistant. This full-time, temporary position (time frame to be determined) will provide specialized support to the office of the provost administrators. Responsibilities include fielding phone calls, coordinating calendars, filing and completing projects using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word). This position analyzes data and crafts information into reports. Education and experience required includes an associate’s degree and/or specialized training in office/project management or equivalent experience and two to three years of administrative support experience; at least one year of experience in higher education is preferred. Other requirements include professional-level communication skills, including strong writing, editing, speaking and comprehension skills; ability to communicate successfully across departments and with various constituencies, including external contacts; strong organizational skills, including time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities; expert computer proficiency as well as the ability to understand basic web design; and ability to work independently on complex projects managing significant portions with little to no oversight. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, rèsumè and statement of faith to humanres@messiah.edu. Please contact Inger Blount, assistant director of human resources, at iblount@messiah.edu with job-related questions. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Wanted:

Housing — Kristin Young (‘10) McIntyre is looking for inexpensive housing in the mid-state for her to complete her Harrisburg area medical practicum from April 7 – May 31. She is currently enrolled in a doctoral program at Thomas Jefferson Medical Center. If you can help, please contact Doug Wood at dwood@messiah.edu .

For sale:

House —Sitting on a .91 acre lot with young and mature trees, this well cared for home in Cumberland Valley School District is conveniently located between Carlisle and Mechanicsburg. A charming ranch with white picket fence is larger than it appears and offers country style living only minutes to Route 15 and I-81. With a neutral color scheme throughout, this 1,404 sq. ft. vinyl sided rancher offers single floor living with three bedrooms, one bath, laundry/mudroom, dining room, living room and kitchen. Included are electric range, dishwasher, refrigerator, garbage disposal, microwave, HE washer, dryer, all ceiling fans and double hung windows. Master bedroom has Pergo laminated flooring, large closet and access to patio. Kitchen remodeled with KraftMaid maple cabinets and ceramic tile. Basement has concrete floor, UV light and water filtration system, oil forced hot air and central air (oil tank in basement), and 200 amp electric with whole house surge protector. Detached one-car garage, 15 ft. × 50 ft., includes a 100 amp electric sub-panel and a large 15 ft. x 20 ft. storage room in rear of garage. Large paved driveway offers multiple parking spaces. The rear home foundation and plumbing are prepared for a second floor addition. House address is 1351 Zimmerman Road, Carlisle. For more information contact Seleena Lindsey at slindsey@messiah.edu or Thomas Lindsey, Wolfe & Company Realtors, at 717-580-2820/717-240-5080 or email tlindsey@wolfecr.com.

Brunswick Masterpiece pool table —4 × 8 × 1 slate table; ball return table. Includes all accessories, sticks, balls, cover and stick holder. Includes ping pong table top as well as accessories. Contact slindsey@messiah.edu for pictures or additional information.

But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.
2 Corinthians 4:7 (NRSV)

News

Associate Provost/Chief Information Officer William “Bill” G. Strausbaugh’s title has been changed to vice president for information technology/associate provost to more accurately reflect his scope of institutional responsibilities. We are grateful for Bill’s effective leadership of information technology and key aspects of the educational program.
Kim S. Phipps, president, and Randall G. Basinger, provost

Dr. James M. Lower, father of Jonathan Lauer, library director, passed away on Feb. 10 following a brief illness. A memorial service was held Feb. 13 at Hultgren Funeral Home in Wheaton, Ill. A link to Dr. Lower’s obituary is available at Hultgren’s website. Kindly remember the Lauer family during this time of loss.

Robert Reyes, professor of human development and family science and Boyer Fellow, recently had an article “Particularity and Integration: Understanding of Ecocultural Niches and the Implication for Fostering Diversity within Christian Colleges and Universities,” published in the journal, “Christian Higher Education,” volume 12, pages 35-50.

Messiah College was represented by the Concert Choir, under the director of Linda Tedford, at the District 7 Honors Choral Festival on Feb. 9 at Cumberland Valley High School. The concert culminated in a double choir piece written for the two ensembles by world-renown composers Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory. The piece was commissioned as part of a consortium project with the Cumberland County Music Educators Association, a project started and organized by Dr. Rachel Cornacchio, associate professor of music. There were approximately 900 audience members and over 200 singers involved.

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Important wellness workshop offered Feb. 21

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to learn how you can better care for your back and avoid the debilitating back problems common to many Americans. Dr. Robert Zabinski, a local chiropractor, is a recognized authority on the spine. Join us Thursday, Feb. 21 for his interactive workshop from 12-1 p.m. in Alexander Auditorium (Frey 110). 

Shredding Solutions on campus for confidential document shredding Feb. 21 

On Thursday, Feb. 21 Shredding Solutions will provide a shred truck on campus that will be accessible beginning at 11 a.m. The shred truck will be located in the service area parking spots located outside Hoffman Hall and will be available 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Please use this opportunity to purge your office/work areas of documentation that contains confidential information that has met its retention requirements and is no longer needed. See attachment for complete information.

Passport Processing available on campus Feb. 25

Representatives from the Cumberland County Court House will be on campus Monday, Feb. 25 to process passport applications. Applicants need to bring their photos, birth certificate, driver’s license, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE DRIVER’S LICENSE (non-PA residents also need to bring their Messiah ID along with a photocopy of their ID), completed application and fees to the Eisenhower Commons at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Applications can be downloaded  here. Please contact intercultural@messiah.edu if you have questions.

Employee worship service in the High Center on Feb. 27

All employees are invited to attend a special worship event in The Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts in Parmer Hall, on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 3-4 p.m. The worship experience is being planned by our College Ministries colleagues and will include student participation. All employees are encouraged to attend this worship service, and supervisors are asked to ensure release time to all employees (except where essential duties must be covered).  

Meatless Mondays in Lottie Nelson Dining Hall begin Feb. 25 

Messiah College is participating in Meatless Monday by increasing its meat-free options on Mondays and educating students about the health benefits of eating more meat-free meals. Students will be able to choose to go meatless on Mondays at the following stations in Lottie Nelson Dining Hall: Mongolian Grill, Southwest, Grantham Grill, Pasta, Soup and Specialty Salad Bar. 

Messiah College Dining Services is committed to ensuring the good health of our students. “Americans simply don’t need to eat the high volume of animal products we’ve gotten used to eating—it’s bad for our health, for the local and global environments and it’s not good for farmers or for animals,” said Kenny Torrella, outreach coordinator of farm animal protection at The Humane Society of the United States. “The Humane Society of the United States is pleased that Messiah College is joining the effort to show that being socially responsible can also be delicious.” 

The Meatless Monday campaign, now a popular international movement, began in 2003 at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to promote cutting out meat one day a week for our health and the health of the planet. Although Americans are eating less meat than we were just five years ago, representing the first significant decline in domestic meat consumption in decades, meat consumption at current levels is just not sustainable. High demand for meat pressures farmers to opt for more industrialized production systems where they can lose touch with the animals. These systems also squeeze smaller farmers who have a harder time competing with factory farms.

Facts

• Meatless Monday is an international movement to raise awareness of the benefits of reduced meat consumption by bringing attention to the animal welfare, environmental and public   health impacts of industrial meat production.

• Polls show that 50 percent of people in America are aware of Meatless Monday and that roughly one in five are participating in it.

• Going meat-free one day a week can help improve public health too. People who eat fewer animal products have lower rates of weight gain, dementia, arthritis, high blood pressure, kidney disease and other health problems than people who eat a typical American diet. 

To sign up for a weekly Meatless Monday recipe via email or text message, visit this link.  

Service Day registration begins March 18 

Service Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 18. Volunteer registration will begin on Monday, March 18. Those interested in proposing or leading a project for Service Day, please contact Jessica Teeter at serviceday@messiah.edu. More information about Service Day is available here.

Reservations now available for the Library Athenaeum 

For those users of Virtual EMS, you can now request reservations for the Library Athenaeum.  The Athenaeum is still being remodeled, but should be ready for your meeting beginning Monday, April 1.

Classifieds

Positions available:

Community Safety Officer (two positions) — The department of safety currently has two openings for the position of community safety officer. These full-time, 12-month, band 7C positions are community-focused positions responsible for helping to foster and safeguard a climate conducive to learning and working. The purpose of these positions is to provide security and protective services to the campus, ensuring the preservation of personal safety of the college community, and to foster positive relationships with the community at large. There is a second and a third shift position available. Education required includes a high school diploma or equivalent; some college is preferred. Experience required includes two years of human services or emergency services experience preferred; experience with college students a plus. Other requirements include exemplary interpersonal and human relations skills; ability to demonstrate respect for others and build trust and rapport with co-workers and students, including those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds; experience and desire to interface with traditional-aged college students; service orientation; basic investigative skills; ability to manage conflict in order to affect conflict resolution and to work cooperatively with the campus community; ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks; and demonstrated commitment to the job, strong work ethic and integrity. First Aid/CPR/AED certification required — must be certified within first 30 days of employment; intermediate computer skills with ability to learn campus software and Microsoft Office within the first 30 days of employment; and ability to adhere to strict confidentiality.  To apply, please submit a rèsumè, letter of interest, statement of faith and salary requirements to Messiah College, Human Resources, One College Avenue, Suite 3015, Mechanicsburg PA  17055 or email humanres@messiah.edu. (Application materials sent via email preferred.) A detailed job description is available on the College  website. Job-related questions should be directed to Cindy Burger, director of safety and dispatch services, at ext. 7272. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.

For sale:

Baby Doll stroller — $5; Baby seat/rocker — $10; (Looks like this); Doorway bouncer — $12; (looks like this not jungle print). All items are clean and have batteries. Contact tgudeman@messiah.edu for more information.

Bookcase —  68 in. tall, 27.5 in. wide and the shelves are 8 in. deep, $20; Crockpot — Seven quart red Rival crockpot, $10, Trap — Small Hav-a-Hart trap, 5 in. ×18 in., $5; Floor lamp — With end table as part of the stand, $3, Basket — 9 in. × 13 in. woven basket from Ten Thousand Villages, $3. Please contact Rhonda at rking@messiah.edu or ext. 7291.

Firewood — Dry, Norway maple firewood for sale, $135 per cord. Call 717-259-7700.

House —Sitting on a .91 acre lot with young and mature trees, this well cared for home in Cumberland Valley School District is conveniently located between Carlisle and Mechanicsburg. A charming ranch with white picket fence is larger than it appears and offers country style living only minutes to Route 15 and I-81. With a neutral color scheme throughout, this 1,404 sq. ft. vinyl sided rancher offers single floor living with three bedrooms, one bath, laundry/mudroom, dining room, living room and kitchen. Included are electric range, dishwasher, refrigerator, garbage disposal, microwave, HE washer, dryer, all ceiling fans and double hung windows. Master bedroom has Pergo laminated flooring, large closet and access to patio. Kitchen remodeled with KraftMaid maple cabinets and ceramic tile. Basement has concrete floor, UV light and water filtration system, oil forced hot air and central air (oil tank in basement), and 200 amp electric with whole house surge protector. Detached one-car garage, 15 ft. × 50 ft., includes a 100 amp electric sub-panel and a large 15 ft. x 20 ft. storage room in rear of garage. Large paved driveway offers multiple parking spaces. The rear home foundation and plumbing are prepared for a second floor addition. House address is 1351 Zimmerman Road, Carlisle. For more information contact Seleena Lindsay at slindsay@messiah.edu or Thomas Lindsey, Wolfe & Company Realtors, at 717-580-2820/717-240-5080 or email tlindsey@wolfecr.com.

Outside organization announcement:  

West Shore Christian Academy to host open house dates — West Shore Christian Academy, Cumberland County’s largest accredited Christian college-preparatory school is enrolling students (PK-12) for the 2013-14 academic year. Located off of Route 15 near Camp Hill, West Shore Christian Academy has provided an excellent Christ-centered education for 40 years. With low student-teacher ratios, PIAA sports for middle and high school students, opportunities for music, computer and the arts, as well as Bible and weekly chapel programming, West Shore Christian Academy partners with families to develop, nurture and equip students to positively influence the world for Christ. Visit www.westshorechristian.org for more information and open house dates.