Let us therefore no longer pass judgment on one another, but resolve instead never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of another.
Romans 14:13 (NRSV)

News

Linda Tedford, director of choral activities and founder and conductor of the Susquehanna Chorale (ensemble-in-residence at Messiah), won high praise and standing ovations from choral professionals at the American Choral Directors Association Eastern Division Convention Feb. 8 in Baltimore, Md. The Chorale was among 18 choirs, and the only community choir, to receive a coveted invitation to perform. Among the other choirs invited to perform were the American Boychoir, the Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum and the Rutgers University Kantorei.

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John Fea to present Annual Lectures on Religion and Society

The Annual Lectures on Religion and Society explore the many ways that Christian faith and public life intersect. This year we are honored to have Messiah’s own John Fea deliver the lecture “The Complex Connections between Christianity and the American Nation” on the contested issue of how much and how closely Christianity is intertwined with the history and identity of the United States of America. He will be speaking in the Tuesday, Feb. 25 in chapel and also at 7:30 p.m. in Parmer Hall. No tickets are required for the evening event.

President to host Open Door Day Feb. 28

President Kim Phipps will host an Open Door Day Friday, Feb. 28 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. Open Door is an opportunity for you to speak with the president in her office on the second floor of Old Main. The president’s conference room adjacent to her office is used as a waiting room. A schedule for these dates and times may be found on the president’s webpage. Please call the president’s office at ext. 5220 if you have any questions.

Fire extinguisher training available Feb. 23-28

Think you know how to use a fire extinguisher safely? This report says, “think again!” Please take the time to view it—it may save your life.

There are still open slots in the hands-on fire extinguisher training sessions being offered the week of Feb. 23-28. These sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up now! The actual training session will consist primarily of a demonstration of the use of the extinguisher and then the opportunity for each participant to experience hands-on training in extinguishing the “fire.” Training on the types of fires and extinguishers as well as initial instruction on the P.A.S.S. system for using extinguishers will be provided to employees via a Qualtrics training program that must be completed prior to attending the hands-on session. This Qualtrics training is available by clicking on the following link.

To sign up for a session, go to MCSquare, “Employee” tab, “Employee Training Session.” Click on the session (date/time) that you wish to attend and follow the instructions for registering. If you have any questions regarding this training, please contact Donna Fink at ext. 5038 or Valerian Curd at ext. 6747. Please inform your supervision of the session for which you register.

Nominations for Pride in Performance Awards due Feb. 28

Have you been impressed or inspired by the contributions made by a fellow employee during the last year? If so, please consider nominating that colleague for a Pride in Performance Award. The Pride in Performance Award is used to recognize an employee based on the following criteria:

• The employee has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance and remarkable proficiency in his/her assigned duties.
• The employee has demonstrated hospitality, customer focus and has been active in promoting a pleasant working environment.
• The employee has demonstrated dependability, innovative ways to manage work and effective problem-solving.
• The employee has been committed to professional development and enhancing his/her skill set.

Your recommendation will be confidential; only the employees selected as award recipients will know that their names were offered for consideration. Prior recipients are not eligible to receive a subsequent award for three years. See the list of prior recipients here. Nominations must be submitted, using the Pride in Performance Nomination form found here by Friday, Feb. 28. Further information on performance awards can be viewed here.

The recipients will be announced at the Employee Recognition Reception in May. All questions regarding nominations should be directed to Kathy Castonguay in human resources, at kcastong@messiah.edu.

See “Girl Rising” March 3

Human resources and compliance and student affairs are partnering to bring the film “Girl Rising” to campus on Monday, March 3 at 7 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. Developed by 10 × 10, a social organization seeking educational equality for underprivileged girls across the globe, Girl Rising tells the moving stories of several of these girls, with help from some of the most recognizable female voices of today. The film spotlights unforgettable girls like Sokha, an orphan who rises from the dumps of Cambodia to become a star student and an accomplished dancer; Suma, who composes music to help her endure forced servitude in Nepal and today crusades to free others; and Ruksana, an Indian “pavement-dweller” whose father sacrifices his own basic needs for his daughter’s dreams. Each girl is paired with a renowned writer from her native country. These girls are each unique, but the obstacles they faced are ubiquitous. Like the 66 million girls around the world who dream of going to school, what Sokha, Suma, Ruksana and the rest want most is to be students: to learn. Directed by Academy Award-nominee Richard Robbins, Girl Rising received an 88 percent “Rotten Tomatoes” rating. View the trailer here. For more information, contact Kathy Castonguay, human resources and compliance, at kcastong@messiah.edu or Christy Hanson, Career Center, at chanson@messiah.edu.

Cultural Series concludes season with Tim Warfield Sextet March 8

Nationally known, award winning, York native and Messiah College artist-in-residence saxophonist Tim Warfield Jr. will be joined by some of the finest musicians in jazz Saturday, March 8 at 8 p.m. in Parmer Hall of the High Center. Joining him will be trumpeter Terell Stafford, vibraphonist Stefon Harris, pianist Cyrus Chestnut, bassist Rodney Whitaker and drummer Chris Beck. Contact the ticket office at ext. 6036 or visit messiah.edu/ticket. All seats are $25.

Announcing an enrollment‐centered redesign of messiah.edu

The office of marketing and communications (OMC) is excited to share with the campus community an important new initiative―a comprehensive redesign of the College’s external website, www.messiah.edu. The redesign is planned to launch in Aug. 2014, in time to support the fall student recruitment season. Read the attachment for more details.

Participate in Educational Technology Day

Educational Technology Day is Wednesday, April 2 and we would like your help. We are looking for faculty and staff who are willing to participate in an expo demonstrating some aspect of technology that you have found very helpful. For example, you may have a favorite app or method you have found helpful. If you are interested and want more information, please contact Scott Weaver at sweaver@messiah.edu.

Ladder safety reminders

Did you know that OSHA has several standards governing the use of ladders in the workplace? To comply with these regulations, Section 13 of the College’s Safety Manual establishes consistent safety practices for the use of ladders on campus. See attachment for complete information.

Summary Annual Report for Messiah College Employee Welfare Benefit Plan available for review

Messiah College is required to publish a summary of the annual report for the Messiah College Employee Welfare Benefit Plan. The report for the period of July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 is attached. This has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

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Job opportunity:

Dining Services has an immediate opening for the full time position of Catering Lead. For additional information and to apply, please see https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3075. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.
Psalm 36:5 (NRSV)

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I am delighted to announce the appointment of Robert Pepper as the director of the newly approved graduate programs in business and leadership (offering graduate certificates in leadership and management, MBA and the masters in strategic leadership). Rob earned a B.A. from Messiah College in 1992, holds an M.S. from Shippensburg University and a PhD in organizational leadership from Regent University. Rob has served in several capacities at Messiah College since 1993, including residence hall director, head women’s lacrosse coach and director of student involvement and leadership programs. In addition, he has served as an adjunct instructor in management and business, general education and in the master’s in higher education. Rob was instrumental in the planning and building of the Larsen Student Union, the creation of the student leadership development model, the initiation of the Into the Streets Program and served on the Common Learning and Graduate Programs Task Forces. Most recently he has given exceptional leadership to the development of graduate admissions and enrollment management in his role as director of graduate and nontraditional enrollment. Pepper will transition to this new role in the Spring of 2014 as we develop these new programs. A search to replace him in his current role will begin this spring. Please join me in congratulating him in this new role.
John Addleman, associate provost for graduate and nontraditional programs

“Luminosity” is the brilliant new work that Mike Harcrow and the Messiah College Brass Choir, in conjunction with Murray Library, commissioned from composer Anthony DiLorenzo for the opening of Parmer Hall. Luminosity is now available at Art of Sound Music, and a sound file can be found here. The recording is by BrassCross, the large faculty-student brass ensemble at Messiah College, conducted by Brad Genevro. “Luminosity” was recently released on the Messiah College compact disc “Stained Glass Windows” Klavier label K11198 (also available on NAXOS) and it is the title track on the exciting, soon-to-be-released BrassCross CD.

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Upcoming Wellness Workshop

Mark your calendar now for February’s wellness workshop on “Mindfulness and Stress: How to Use Your Head to Your Advantage.” The workshop is part of the wellness program’s emphasis on stress management this spring. It will be led by Phil Lawlis and Krista Cochran on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 12:15-1 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. Come and learn more about how you can develop the practice of mindfulness and the important role it plays in helping to manage stress.

Representative from O’Neill National Theatre Institute on campus Feb. 25-26

Maggie Kate Coleman, college relations representative from the O’Neill National Theatre Institute, will be on campus Feb. 25 and 26 to introduce students to the opportunity to study with their program. If you would like to meet with her or would be interested in having her speak to your class(es), please contact Wendy Lippert in the intercultural office at ext. 6089 or wlippert@messiah.edu.

O’Neill National Theatre Institute offers students an intensive learning experience in the U.S. Additionally, students travel internationally for two weeks each semester to England in the fall to study with Complicite and to Russia in the spring where they study at the St. Petersburg State Theatre Arts Academy.

Please let interested students know Maggie Kate will be hosting an information session on Feb. 25 at 4 p.m. in Larsen 237.

Passport processing on campus Feb. 27

Representatives from the Cumberland County Court House will be on campus Thursday, Feb. 27 to process passport applications. Applicants need to bring their photos, documents: 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 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Applications can be downloaded here. Please contact intercultural@messiah.edu if you have questions.

President to host “Open Door” day Feb. 28

President Kim Phipps will host an “Open Door” day on Friday, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. “Open Door” is an opportunity for you to speak with the president in her office on the second floor of Old Main. The president’s conference room adjacent to her office is used as a waiting room.  A schedule for these dates and times may be found on the president’s webpage . Please call the president’s office at ext. 5220 if you have any questions.

Uncommon Marriage simulcast with Tony and Lauren Dungy March 1

Tony Dungy is returning to Messiah College on the big screen along with his wife, Lauren Dungy. Tony and Lauren Dungy have together known the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. They fell in love, built a family and made sports history when Tony became the first African-American head coach to win the Super Bowl. Yet they’ve also gone through difficult, relationship-testing setbacks, including job loss and devastating personal tragedy.

In a culture where it seems harder and harder to make marriage last, what has kept the Dungys strong through it all? In Uncommon Marriage, Tony and Lauren share the secrets that hold them together, revealing what they’ve learned so far about being a good husband or wife; getting through times of loss, grief or change; staying connected despite busy schedules; supporting each other’s dreams and goals; and helping each other grow spiritually. The Dungys will offer encouragement and practical advice to equip marriages to survive tough issues and flourish with joy, purpose and partnership—in other words, to be marriages that are truly uncommon.

The live simulcast will be held in the High Foundation Recital Hall on Saturday, March 1 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Ticket Office by calling ext. 6036 or online. Only 65 couples can attend this event. Invite some friends and get your tickets soon!

Representative from International Studies Abroad (ISA) on campus March 3

Ethan Talbott, representative of International Studies Abroad (ISA) the organization which hosts Messiah’s study abroad programs in Chile and France will be on campus March 3 to talk to students about these exciting options. If you are interested in meeting with him or would be interested in having him speak to your class(es), please contact Wendy Lippert in the intercultural office at ext. 6089 or wlippert@messiah.edu.

The representative will be hosting an information session at 4 p.m. in Larsen 237. Please encourage interested students to attend. Visit here or here or to learn more about these programs.

Live webinar with Robert Hellman planned for March 11

The Career Center and the office of alumni and parent relations are pleased to announce a live webinar with nationally known career expert Robert Hellman. This event will take place on Tuesday, March 11 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. Robert’s topic is “Become the Perfect Candidate: Tap into the Hidden Job Market.”

The webinar is ideal for any student who is entering the job market after graduation. Alumni are also welcome to join the webinar (remote access is available for alumni not living in the local area). More information, including registration, can be found here. Please help us promote this opportunity by publicizing this event in your classes or during your interactions with students and alumni.

“Laughter Is Medicine” wellness initiative

According to researchers, laughter is not just good for the soul—it’s good for the mind and body as well. In light of the wellness program’s emphasis on stress management this spring, we are initiating “Mirthful Mondays.” For six consecutive Mondays (beginning Feb. 17), we will be sending out a “Mirthful Monday” email newsletter with humorous video clips, jokes, etc. We’re hoping you’ll find a few minutes during the day to read it and/or watch the clips. But we need your help to pull this off. Beginning today, if you have a favorite joke or funny video clip, send it to Doug Miller at dmiller@messiah.edu. We’ll screen them and include the funniest (realizing that humor is often in the eye of the beholder) on the newsletter each week. (Please be sure anything you send is public domain.)

Register now for phase IV of the “Messiah Goes to the World Cup” physical activity program

Employees who regularly exercise get wellness points by joining the program titled “Messiah Goes to the World Cup.” So far more than 100 employees have participated this year and have collectively accumulated over 24,000 miles! For every 4,800 miles (the distance form Grantham to Brazil) we symbolically “send” another men’s soccer player to the World Cup. So far five players have been sent.

Employees receive 30 wellness points for participating in a six-week phase (or a maximum of 60 points for two or more phases). All it takes is recording your workout minutes or miles each week online, and meeting the goals at least five of the six weeks. Here are the weekly goals for each program:

Walk: 100 minutes or five miles per week

Run: 50 minutes or six miles per week

Swim: 60 minutes or two miles per week

Cycle: 60 minutes or 12 miles per week

Exercise: 60 minutes per week

You can register now for the next six-week phase which begins on Sunday, Feb. 16. Click on the link below to register, and if you’re a first-timer, email your Café Well screen name to HAPA_Wellness@cvty.com.

WALK IV RUN IV CYCLE IV SWIM IV EXERCISE IV

Employee meal plan available

Employees may now participate in a meal plan.

Cost: $150 per semester

Receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases in Lottie Nelson Dining Hall, The Falcon, The Union Café, Café Diem and the Hut. Unused meal plan dollars are forfeited at the end of the semester.

Payment Options:

Cash, check or credit card—pay in full when you select the plan

Payroll deduction—Six payroll deductions of $25 per pay

Stop by the dining services office with your employee ID to sign up. More information can be found here.

Investment change explanation

The plan’s investment committee recently met to review the performance of plan investment choices. If an investment choice does not meet the established minimum standards, the committee reviews other alternatives with similar investment objectives to discuss possible replacement options. This important notice is to inform you that Messiah College Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will be making changes to the plan’s investment options as outlined in the attachment. This change is scheduled to go into effect the week of March 31. See attachment for complete information.

Campus Ministries connection

We are considering Polarities of Reconciliation in the current chapel movement. Today, Teaching Pastor Bruxey Cavey from The Meeting House in Toronto spoke. Elective chapels will be held Thursday. We are in the midst of Black History month. Often reconciliation is considered in black-white terms. However, the ministry of reconciliation given to us as Christians (II Corinthians 5:18) includes ethnic concerns but goes beyond that rubric. It impacts our relationship with God and therefore how we live in relationship to ourselves and to each other.

Here is the concluding prayer from Tuesday’s chapel: “God of everlasting love, we confess that we have been unfaithful to our covenant with you and with one another. We have worshiped other gods: money, power, greed and convenience. We have served our own self-interest instead of serving only you and your people. We have not loved our neighbor as you have commanded, nor have we rightly loved ourselves. Forgive us, gracious God, and bring us back into the fullness of our covenant with you and one another. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.”

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Job opportunities:

Campus Events has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Campus Events Worker I – High Center. For additional information and to apply, please see https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3064. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, Campus Events Manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu.

The Career Center has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant. For additional information and to apply, please see https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3059.  Job-related questions may be directed to Christina Hanson, Director of Career Development, at chanson@messiah.edu.

For rent:

Apartment —Two bedroom, 1,000 sq. ft., beautiful country estate apartment in Mechanicsburg. Newly renovated with new kitchen with new cabinets, counter top and appliances. Apartment has washer/dryer hooks ups. Off-street parking. No pets allowed. Water, sewer, basic cable and internet included in rent. Tenant is responsible for electric and trash. Credit and reference check is required. $849/month. For more information contact Susan Mayernick at smayernick@messiah.edu or see link.

Free:

Junk wood — We replaced our stairs and there are about twelve boards that are pine and painted on one side. Porch pick-up at 2709 High Street in Grantham. Contact Rhonda King at rking@messiah.edu.

But I will sing of your might; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been a fortress for me and a refuge in the day of my distress.
Psalm 59:16 (NRSV)

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The Internship Center is pleased to welcome Sarah Bartz as our new internship coordinator. She is a 2008 graduate from Lebanon Valley College with a major in psychology. In 2012 she graduated from Kutztown University with a master’s degree in counseling. While at Kutztown, she served as a graduate assistant in two different offices and as the internship coordinator. Sarah will be working part-time, primarily with students in the social sciences.

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Peter Greer and Shane Claiborne to present lecture Feb. 18

On Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Parmer Hall, Peter Greer, Messiah College alumnus and president and CEO of HOPE International, and Shane Claiborne, Christian activist and co-founder of The Simple Way faith community, will discuss their shared commitment to the Christian faith but often differing views on how to address issues of social justice in their presentation “Beyond Left and Right: A Conversation on Social Justice.” In this important conversation they will address how Christians can transcend ideological divisions in tackling the important issues of social justice confronting national and global society.

Tickets are free by contacting the Ticket Office at ext. 6036. A book signing will follow. The event is sponsored by the Honors Program and Office of the President. Please see attachment for complete details.

Fire extinguisher training offered Feb. 23-28

Hands-on fire extinguisher training is being planned for the week of February 23-28. This training will utilize the Bullex© BullsEye extinguisher training system. This is a combination of an LED simulated flame and a laser training extinguisher which allows hands-on practice without the costly replacement of extinguishants and with no adverse impact on the environment. Our insurance carrier, HM Workers’ Compensation, is loaning this system to us at no cost.

There are several training sessions being offered each day; the number of participants in each session is limited. These sessions have been offered to employees who, due to their job functions, are required to receive annual fire extinguisher training. However, there are still some slots left and these are now being offered to all employees on a “first come-first served” basis.

For more information about the training sessions and to sign up for a session, go to MCSquare, “Employee,” “Employee Training Session.” Click on the session (date/time) that you wish to attend and follow the instructions for registering.

The actual training session will consist primarily of a demonstration of the use of the extinguisher and then the opportunity for each participant to experience “hands-on” training in extinguishing the “fire.” Training on the types of fires and extinguishers as well as initial instruction on the P.A.S.S. system for using extinguishers will be provided to employees via a Qualtrics training program that must be completed prior to attending the “hands-on” session. This Qualtrics training is available by clicking on the following link. If you have any questions regarding this training, please contact Donna Fink at ext. 5038 or Valerian Curd at ext. 6747. Please inform your supervision of the session for which you register.

“Into the City Mini” set for March 6

On Thursday, March 6 the Career Center is heading to Hershey Entertainment & Resorts in Hershey for the fifth installment of “Into the City Mini,” a condensed version of the popular two-day Into the City career immersion program. Students will meet with numerous executives and Messiah alumni employed at the organization and will also have the opportunity to listen to a panel presentation about careers within the company. In addition to learning about Hershey Entertainment and Resorts and their recruitment process, students will be challenged to consider the transferability of their Messiah College experience to the workplace. The program will conclude with a networking dinner.

Past attendees of Into the City trips have found that connecting with alumni and employers in such an intimate fashion to have a significant impact on their career planning and decision-making. If you are interested in incorporating this event into a class, please contact the Career Center for more details at ext. 6016 or career@messiah.edu. This event is open to students of all years and majors.

It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be put to shame in any way, but that by my speaking with all boldness, Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death.
Philippians 1:20 (NRSV)

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Bradley Genevro and William Stowman served as guest conductors for the 2014 Northern New Jersey Region Band Festival. Genevro conducted the 50-member wind ensemble and Stowman conducted the 110-member symphonic band. The groups rehearsed for two full days then presented a combined concert at Randolph High School in Randolph, N.J. Many of the students from these ensembles—some of the finest high school musicians in the entire state—will go on to participate in the New Jersey All State Festival later this spring. Genevro’s program included “Stained Glass Windows,” a new work written for the Messiah College Wind Ensemble by Adjunct Composition Professor Bruce Yurko.

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Representative from Gordon IN Orvieto on campus Feb. 7

Dr. John Skillen, associate director of European Programs at Gordon College, will be on campus Friday, Feb. 7 to talk to students and faculty about opportunities for students to study with Gordon IN Orvieto. If you are interested in inviting him to speak in your classes or would like to meet with him one-on-one, please contact Wendy Lippert at wlippert@messiah.edu. Also, please encourage interested students to attend the following information session: Gordon IN Orvieto, Friday, Feb. 7 at 3:30 and 4 p.m. in Boyer 231. Learn more about this program in Orvieto, Italy, here.

Upcoming Wellness Workshop set for Feb. 20

Mark your calendar now for February’s wellness workshop on “Mindfulness and Stress: How to Use Your Head to Your Advantage.” The workshop is part of the wellness program’s emphasis on stress management this spring. It will be led by Phil Lawlis and Krista Cochran on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 12:15-1 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. Come and learn more about how you can develop the practice of mindfulness and the important role it plays in helping to manage stress.

“Laughter Is Medicine” Wellness initiative

According to researchers, laughter is not just good for the soul—it’s good for the mind and body as well. In light of the wellness program’s emphasis on stress management this spring, we are initiating “Mirthful Mondays.” For six consecutive Mondays (beginning on Feb. 17), we will be sending out a “Mirthful Monday” email newsletter with humorous video clips, jokes, etc. We’re hoping you’ll find a few minutes during the day to read it and/or watch the clips. But we need your help to pull this off. Beginning today, if you have a favorite joke or funny video clip, send it to Doug Miller at dmiller@messiah.edu. We’ll screen them and include the funniest (realizing that humor is often in the eye of the beholder) in the newsletter each week. Please be sure anything you send is public domain.

Employees asked to submit nominations for Pride in Performance Awards

Have you been impressed or inspired by the contributions made by a fellow employee during the last year? If so, please consider nominating that colleague for a “Pride in Performance Award.” The Pride in Performance Award is used to recognize an employee based on the following criteria:

• The employee has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance and remarkable proficiency in his/her assigned duties;
• The employee has demonstrated hospitality, customer focus and has been active in promoting a pleasant working environment;
• The employee has demonstrated dependability, innovative ways to manage work and effective problem-solving;
• The employee has been committed to professional development and enhancing his/her skill set.

Your recommendation will be confidential; only the employees selected as award recipients will know that their names were offered for consideration. Prior recipients are not eligible to receive a subsequent award for three years. See the list of prior recipients here. Nominations must be submitted using the Pride in Performance nomination form found here by Friday, Feb. 28. Further information on performance awards can be viewed here. The recipients will be announced at the Employee Recognition Reception in May. All questions regarding nominations should be directed to Kathy Castonguay, human resources, at kcastong@messiah.edu.

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Positions available:

The Department of Safety has an immediate opening for the full time position of Supervisor of Investigations and Crime Prevention. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3004. Job-related questions may be directed to Cindy Burger, director of safety and dispatch services, at cburger@messiah.edu.

The Department of Printing and Mailing Services has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Postal Services Clerk. For additional information and to apply, please see https://jobs.messiah.edu/hr/postings/3007. Job-related questions may be directed to Dwayne Magee, director of printing and mailing services, at dmagee@messiah.edu.

The School of the Arts has an immediate opening for the part-time position of Studio Art Technician. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/2885. Job-related questions may be directed to Christine Forsythe, professor of art, at cforsyth@messiah.edu.

ITS has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Instructional Designer. For additional information and to apply, please see https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3025. Job-related questions may be directed to Susan Shannon, director of learning technology services, at sshannon@messiah.edu.

For sale:

Kitchen table and four chairs in very good condition — Cream-colored with dimensions of 60 in. L × 36 in. W × 29 in. H. Asking price is $100. For more information or photos, contact Don Lerew at ext. 2030 or at dlerew@messiah.edu.

Outside organization announcement:

Host families needed — American Home Life International is looking for Christian families interested in hosting international students for the 2014-15 academic year. These high school students will be studying at the Christian School of York and transportation to and from school would be provided. Host families are given a generous monthly stipend to offset any cost of hosting these students. Host families are able to preference a male or female student, if needed. For more information regarding this ministry, please contact Emily Downey at emilyrosedowney@gmail.com.

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Isaiah 61:10 (NRSV)

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Alison Noble, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, coauthored “A Survey of the Heavy Metals Present in the Soil of a Potential Urban Garden: A Service Learning Approach” with two Messiah students from the class of 2013, Kyle Kessler (environmental science) and Seth Umbenhauer (chemistry). The article will be published in the upcoming issue of the “Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science.”

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GoED Africa/GoED Mekong Administrators to visit campus Feb. 4-5

On Feb. 4 and 5, Anna and Travis Hall, student life coordinators for GoED Africa, will be on campus to talk to students about studying with the GoED Programs in Rwanda and Thailand. If you are interested in having the Halls speak to your classes about opportunities to study with GoED please contact Wendy Lippert at wlippert@messiah.edu or ext. 6089. You can also set up an appointment to meet with the Halls one-on-one if you would like to learn more about the program.

Anna and Travis will be hosting a Student Information Session on Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. in Boyer 130. Please encourage interested students to attend. For more information about the GoED Programs, visit here and here.

Reminders from conference services

Please remember that March 14 is the deadline for scheduling any event that includes:

1. A set-up involving tech/AV needs or additional tables, chairs or furnishings.
2. Serving food to others outside of your group or using college funds to purchase food for the event.
3. A fundraiser, selling items, showing a film or an event that includes dancing.
4. An off-campus speaker or an off-campus vendor.
5. Mass advertising, required tickets or placing an event on the master calendar.
6. More than 25 off-campus guests at your event.

All such requests will not be approved after the March 14 deadline.

Jadu and Contribute training offered for spring semester

If you are interested in Jadu CMS or Contribute website editing training, sessions are now posted on MCSquare under “Employee Training,” “Web.”

• Jadu training is available for anyone who already has a Jadu site, is in the migration/building stage or would like to begin migration to Jadu.
• Contribute training is offered for anyone who is new to Contribute or needs a refresher.

Please email Ramona Fritschi at rfritschi@messiah.edu with any questions you may have regarding web training.

Merit scholarship to Harrisburg Academy available

Harrisburg Academy is excited to be partnering for a third year with Messiah College to offer merit scholarships to children of full-time Messiah College employees. These merit scholarships are annual, renewable tuition scholarships of $10,000 per student. Applicants must be new students applying to the Academy for enrollment in fifth through 11th grades. (See addendum for the 2014-15 Corporate Partner Merit Scholarship application.) All materials are due by Feb. 1, and testing dates are currently scheduled for Jan. 22, Feb. 8 and Feb. 18. A half-day visit for applicants is available on Feb. 5 and includes three classes and lunch. Have questions? Would you like to RSVP? Please contact Jessica Warren, director of admission and marketing, at Warren.J@harrisburgacademy.org.

Important information from payroll office about W-2s

W-2s for 2013 wages are scheduled to be mailed to your current payroll address during the week of Jan. 20. Most of you will be receiving your W-2s at your home address. Some employees residing on campus will receive their W-2s via their campus mail address. Employees may contact the payroll office if the W-2 is not received by Feb. 7.

In addition to the paper W-2 form, W-2s are now accessible to employees via Employee Self-Service. This electronic W-2 form is an acceptable form for IRS, state and local submissions. The online W-2 form is accessible by following the directions outlined below. For more information, please see the attachment.

Updates made to the Messiah College safety manual

• Section 14 of the Messiah College Safety Manual (Emergency Action Plan) has been revised. A segment on “Floods” has been added under “Weather Event.” A “Bomb Threat Call Procedure and Checklist” has been added as an attachment. Also the heading “General Medical Emergency” has been changed to “Medical Emergency.”
• Section 15, “Employee Training and New Employee Orientation” has been added. This section includes copies of two forms: Attachment A – “New Employee Area Safety Orientation Provided by Supervisor” and Attachment B – “New Employee Safety, Health and Environmental Training and Information for Specific Job Postings.” The first attachment should be completed for all employees by their area supervisor. The second attachment involves specific training required by OSHA for employees involved in certain job tasks.

Questions about these updates or any information included in the safety manual should be directed to Donna Fink. The safety manual can be found on the College’s website.

Employee Recognition Reception scheduled for May 7

Please save the date for the annual gathering to celebrate the commitment of those employees who have reached significant service milestones. The Employee Recognition Reception will be held on Reading Day, May 7 from 2–4 p.m. in Brubaker Auditorium. More details will be shared in the spring.

Campus Ministries connection

This week we honored the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by acts of service in the greater Harrisburg area, attending a special chapel with worship led by United Voices of Praise, tributes in a coffeehouse style presentation in the Union and a movie sponsored by Peace and Conflict Studies. Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of black students who were the first to attend integrated classes in Little Rock, Ark., shared in a special chapel from Psalm 28:3. He challenged us to be people who reverse the myth of race by treating all others as valued and loved. He concluded with a challenge from Jeremiah 12:5 asking the biblical question, if we are wearied keeping up with the “footmen,” how will we run “with the horses?” He invited us to the Little Rock Nine Foundation website for more information.

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Free:

Kittens to a good home – Will be ready in a week or two. Some calico and some gray and white. Very cute! Call ext. 7081 for more details.

For sale:

23 kids and family DVDs — $2.50 each. Send an email to balthoff@messiah.edu for list.

So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.
II Corinthians 4:16-18 (NRSV)

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2014 MLK Commemoration Week events schedule

The office of multicultural programs is excited to present the 2014 MLK Commemoration series beginning Monday, Jan. 20 through Thursday, Jan. 23. It’s the College’s goal to reflect on the vision and Christian ministry of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for the purpose of encouraging and cultivating a deeper commitment to be God’s agents of justice, peace and reconciliation. For all the details on the week’s events, visit www.messiah.edu/mlk or contact the multicultural programs office at ext. 2123 or intercultural@messiah.edu.

Retirement reception for employee Jan. 28

Therese Heckman, administrative assistant in the Career Center, has announced her plans to retire at the end of January. In addition to her eight years of service in the Career Center, Therese formerly served for five years as the administrative assistant to the dean of the School of Business, Education and Social Sciences. As a dedicated employee with a heart for Messiah College and our students, we are grateful for her service to our community. To celebrate Therese’s time served and to wish her well as she transitions to this exciting new venture, there will be an Open House for friends and colleagues in the Career Center on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 2–4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Christy Hanson, director of career development

Alumni and parent relations office to host networking breakfast Feb. 19

Have you ever set a New Year’s Resolution for your own self-improvement as a leader or in your personal life, and then have it fizzle out by February? Have you ever wanted to make a significant change to the way you approach leadership roles (both personal and professional) in your life? Come hear how executive coaching can make a difference in your success at work and in your personal life. Gary and Connie Ostwald will share current stories from their coaching experience through interactive role playing with members of the audience during this lively breakfast session.

This networking breakfast—“Coaching: A Strategic Tool for Leadership and Self Development”—is open to EVERYONE! You do not have to be a Messiah alum. Enjoy an interactive discussion led by an experienced coaching team; Connie Ostwald, associate professor of economics and development, and Gary Ostwald, executive coach, author and leadership development consultant. Please feel free to bring a friend Feb. 19 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Registration is $15. Email mshellenberger@messiah.edu.

Request for connections in the greater Philly area for Career Exploration Program

Each semester, the Career Center, office of alumni and parent relations and the office of development plan an “Into the City” career immersion program. We are gearing up to revisit the greater Philadelphia area this spring. The itinerary for this experience typically entails a diverse set of company site visits, alumni/parent panel presentations and a networking breakfast. Realizing we have a rich web of connections within the Messiah community, we’re calling on our community members to request referrals from your respective networks. Specifically, we’re interested in contacts (alumni or otherwise) who are affiliated with an industry or organization that would have appeal to Messiah students. It’s a wonderful opportunity for organizations to share their stories and opportunities with a talented group of students. Please contact Christy Hanson, director of career development, at chanson@messiah.edu with any suggestions.

Murray Library presents Inklings display through February

Don’t miss Murray Library’s foyer display, “Celebrating the Magical Worlds, Writings and Friendship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.” Travel past the lamppost and peer into the whimsical “wardrobe” to view enchanting scenes from Narnia and Middle Earth. Discover (or re-discover) the Inklings, a literary group including Tolkien and Lewis. This imaginative display will last through J-term into early February.

Merit scholarship to Harrisburg Academy available

Harrisburg Academy is excited to be partnering for a third year with Messiah College to offer merit scholarships to children of full-time Messiah College employees. These merit scholarships are annual, renewable tuition scholarships of $10,000 per student. Applicants must be new students applying to the Academy for enrollment in 5th through 11th grades. (See addendum for the 2014-15 Corporate Partner Merit Scholarship application.) All materials are due by Feb. 1 and testing dates are currently scheduled for Jan. 22, Feb. 8 and Feb. 18. A half-day visit for applicants is available on Feb. 5 and includes three classes and lunch. Have questions? Would you like to RSVP? Please contact Jessica Warren, director of admission and marketing, at Warren.J@harrisburgacademy.org.

Reminders about candle safety

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently published a report of fires in the home caused by candles. During 2007-2011, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 10,630 home structure fires per year started by candles. On average, 29 home candle fires were reported per day. For more information about candle fires, including causes and preventions, read the NFPA fact sheet.

Who is the College’s retirement advisory firm?

We’ve had a couple of employees ask. So to clarify, our employees have access to retirement planning counsel through our advisory firm, Capital View Wealth Management (which was formerly named Conte-Brown). Our advisors are the same. Their contact information is Capital View Wealth Management, 212 S. Front Street, Wormleysburg, PA 17043, 717-412-4966. Denny Browne denny.browne@capitalviewwealth.com; Rob Teague rob.teague@capitalviewwealth.com; and Andy Grace andy.grace@capitalviewwealth.com.

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Job Opportunities

The Department of College Ministries currently has an opening for the full-time position of Assistant to the College Pastors/Chapel Attendance and Worship Media Development Coordinator. For more information and to apply, see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/2981. Job-related questions may be directed to Creta Bieber, project coordinator for student affairs, at cbieber@messiah.edu.

The Department of Athletics currently has an opening for the full-time position of Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach; Assistant Equipment Manager. For more information and to apply, see https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/2989. Job-related questions may be directed to Jack Cole, director of athletics, at jcole@messiah.edu.

The Department of Safety currently has two openings for the part-time, weekend position of Security Enforcement Officer. For more information and to apply, see https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/2917. Job-related questions may be directed to Cindy Burger, director of safety and dispatch services, at cburger@messiah.edu.

Free:

Small air hockey table — For more information or photo, contact Don Lerew at ext. 2030.

Dozens of violin music books to give away— Ranging from beginners’ levels to violin concertos. Contact pstevick@messiah.edu.

Wanted:

Room to rent for the spring semester —I will need to rent a small room for the spring semester. I primarily need a place to sleep. My wife will be with me for a significant portion of the semester. I am looking for a location where I do not intrude upon the space of the other occupants of the residence. Contact rcrane@messiah.edu.

For rent:

Two-bedroom townhouse — Located less than a mile from Messiah College. One bathroom, convenient second floor laundry, large eat-in kitchen with island, living room, rear deck with storage shed. Off-street parking (two spaces). Hardwood floors and beautiful tile in the kitchen and bathroom. Move in date March 1. For more information, contact Laurie Owens at lowens@messiah.edu or call April at 717-608-0700 to find out more or schedule a tour.

For sale:

Large animal cage used for rabbit—Good condition. Asking $40. For more information or photo, contact Don Lerew at ext. 2030.

Inversion table—$100; my son purchased two inversion tables by mistake. I’m keeping one as my Christmas gift. The second table is still in the box. Please contact Susan Shannon at sshannon@messiah.edu.

Hardwood firewood—$150 cord. For more information, contact rhamon@messiah.edu or Jeff at 717-259-7700.

Ludwig middle school level snare drum—With stand, sticks and music stand. Good condition. Price open to discussion. Contact sfunck@messiah.edu.

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.
Ephesians 6:13 (NRSV)

News

Our beloved college pastor, Eldon Fry has recently announced that he will be retiring at the end of spring semester. Eldon has been working a slightly decreased schedule this fall and will move to a half-time schedule as the spring semester begins. His new schedule will find him on campus Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week. His office will continue to be fully staffed and will be available to assist when Eldon is off campus. We are currently in the process of searching for a new college pastor. A time of celebration for Eldon in appreciation for his good work here at Messiah will be planned for later in the semester. Details will be forthcoming.

We are at a loss for how to thank the Messiah College community for all the support, prayers and gifts given to us immediately following our house fire in November. Each day was, and continues to be, a big transition for us but we very clearly see God’s provision, blessings and protection during this difficult time. We could not have made it through without your help and for that we are eternally grateful! Thankfully, all our troubles disappeared when we finally welcomed our little boy, Owen Asher, into the world on Dec. 26 — happy and healthy. I am blessed to live and work among such amazing people.

Kristen Slabaugh, assistant professor of nursing, clinical track

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January wellness workshop announced

Plan now to attend January’s wellness workshop on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 12 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. Wellness Director, Professor Doug Miller, will be the presenter. The topic, “Stress and Our Bodies…Hitting ABOVE the Belt,” will help you understand the specific ways chronic stress can negatively impact our health. Our mind-body links are real and important to understand. The presentation will also include helpful ways to prevent stress from delivering that knockout punch we all fear. And don’t forget, attending a wellness workshop earns employees 15 wellness points (with a max of 45 for three workshops).

Accounts payable office to change hours on Jan. 17

The accounts payable office will be closed Friday, Jan. 17 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for a department retreat. Normal business will resume after 1 p.m.

Zumba and Pilates classes offered

Two wellness exercise classes are available for employees and students this spring. Zumba will meet on Sundays 3-4 p.m. in Brubaker Auditorium, Tuesdays 8-9 p.m. in Hitchcock Arena, Wednesdays 8-9 p.m. in Hitchcock Arena and Thursdays 10-11 p.m. in Hitchcock Arena. Zumba classes begin Sunday, Jan. 19 and run throughout the spring semester. Certified student instructors will lead the classes. A $15 fee allows participants to attend any or all Zumba sessions.

A Pilates class is also being offered and will meet on Tuesdays from 5:15-6 p.m. in Hostetter Fellowship Hall. The class will begin on Feb. 4 and run for six weeks through March 11. Certified Pilates instructor and HHP adjunct professor Mindy Smith will be leading the class. The cost of the six-week class is $15.

All participants must pre-register and pay for these exercise classes at the front desk in the Falcon Fitness Center (second floor of Sollenberger Sports Center).

Representative from Creation Care Study Program on campus Feb. 6-7

Creation Care Study Program (CCSP) representative Tyler Amy will be on campus Feb. 6 and 7 to talk to students about studying in New Zealand and Belize. CCSP are semester-long programs that focus on global sustainability. While studying at CCSP, students are able to meet general education requirements such as lab science; science, technology and the world; Christian beliefs; and literature. If you are interested in meeting with him or would be interested in having him speak to your class(es), please contact Wendy Lippert in the Intercultural Office at ext. 6089 or wlippert@messiah.edu.

The Creation Care Study Program concentrates on issues confronting developing communities and creative solutions constructed through awareness and practice of ecological conservation sciences. Additional information about the programs can be found here: Belize and New Zealand.

Please let interested students know Amy will be hosting an information session on Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. in Boyer 130.

Representative from LLC International University on campus Feb. 19-20

On February 19 and 20, Kristen Leichty, a representative of LCC International University, will be on campus to talk with students and faculty about opportunities for students to study in Lithuania. If you are interested in inviting Leichty to speak in your classes or would like to meet with her one-on-one, please contact Wendy Lippert in the Intercultural Office at wlippert@messiah.edu or ext. 6089.

LCC International University serves 600 students from a number of Eastern European nations. Students travel to Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia as well as Latvia and Estonia during this unique learning experience. Courses in accounting, business, conflict studies, economics, English, history, literature, marketing, social science and theology are offered each semester. To learn more about the program, see this link.

We are now on Facebook and Twitter! Like our Facebook page: Intercultural Office at Messiah and/or follow us on Twitter at MESSIAHabroad for updates about this and other programs!

World Cup phase III begins

If one of your New Year’s resolutions involves getting a little more exercise, why not register today for our wellness program titled “Messiah Goes to the World Cup”? It’s a six-week program where you simply record your daily exercise on the link below. At the end of the six weeks, you receive 30 wellness points, if you meet the minimum requirements of the program. These requirements are to record your exercise for at least five of the six weeks and engage in the required amount of exercise each week. For walkers, it’s 100 minutes or five miles of walking each week; for runners it’s 60 minutes or seven miles each week; for cyclists it’s 60 minutes or 12 miles each week; for swimmers it’s 60 minutes or two miles each week; and for those doing any other kind of exercise it’s 60 minutes each week. More than 100 employees are already participating and since September we’ve accumulated over 16,000 miles, which has allowed us to symbolically “send” three of our soccer players to Brazil for this summer’s World Cup (Drew Frey, Jack Thompson and Brian Ramirez). If you would like to join the program for the first time, send an email to dmiller@messiah.edu. You will then receive a special invitation through Café Well that will simplify the registration process. But do it today, since our Phase III program has already begun. If you have participated in either or both of the previous phases, just click on the appropriate link below, and start recording your workouts! Remember, if you are new to the program you also need to email your screen name to HAPA_Wellness@cvty.com.

WALK III

RUN III

CYCLE III

SWIM III

EXERCISE III

Safety recalls announced

1. Shaw Industries recalls carpet due to fire hazard; sold exclusively at Lowe’s stores. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Shaw-Industries-Recalls-Carpet/

2. Eight retailers including Best Buy, HH Gregg, Sears/Kmart and Toys R Us recall 32 in. Coby flat-screen televisions due to fire and burn hazards. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Eight-Retailers-Recall-32-Coby-Flat-Screen-Televisions/

Thank you for your donations to World Vision

Thank you for reaching out so generously to World Vision at the Employee Christmas Luncheon! We collected $1,508.85 which will be used to fund the following:

30 chickens

48 soccer balls for schools

$749.85 for the Clean Water Fund

Thank you to Rick Hammaker, Nate Kamban, Tony Beers and the four soccer players who donned appropriate gear and volunteered their time to collect donations.

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The Department of Conference and Event Services currently has an opening for the full-time position of Guest Relations Coordinator. For more information and to apply, see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/2956http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/2956. Job-related questions should be directed to Heather Negley, director of conference and event services, at hnegley@messiah.edu.

The Department of Marketing and Communications currently has an opening for the full-time position of Graphic Designer. For more information and to apply, see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/2953. Job-related questions should be directed to Nancy Soulliard, creative director, marketing and communications, at nsoulliard@messiah.edu.

The Dean of the School of Business, Education and Social Sciences currently has an opening for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant. For more information and to apply, see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/2967. Job-related questions should be directed to Caroline Maurer, dean of the School of BESS, at cmaurer@messiah.edu.

The Purchasing Department currently has an opening for the full-time position of Purchasing Coordinator. For more information and to apply, see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/2965. Job-related questions should be directed to Wendy Starner, controller, at wstarner@messiah.edu.

The Internship Department currently has an opening for the part-time position of Internship Coordinator. For more information and to apply, see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/2963. Job-related questions should be directed to Mike True, director of the Internship Center, at mtrue@messiah.edu.

For sale:

27 ft. Mac Thunderbolt display—Rarely used. Asking price is $800. Please contact Scott Hwang at shwang@messiah.edu for more details.