The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.

Luke 24:5 (NSRV)

News

Rachel Cornacchio, associate professor of music, presented “Making Choices for the Singing Child” at the Massachusetts Music Educators Association State Conference in Boston. The presentation gave practitioners background in making research based repertoire choices for children in the upper elementary school grades. Music educators from throughout the state were in attendance.

At the 75th annual meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology, in Pittsburgh, March 25-28, Larry M. Lake, associate professor of writing, chaired a session “Anthropology in Education and Communication” and presented his study “Beyond the Trophy Picture,” an examination of successful cross-cultural training for short term missions projects. He also officially launched LakeEffect, his anthropological consulting practice which advises on cultural adaptation in education and missions.

On Wednesday, March 25, Dining Services was one of 30 local businesses that participated in the Taste of the Chamber event hosted by the West Shore Chamber of Commerce at the Appalachian Harley Davidson on the Carlisle Pike.  Executive Chef Percell Green was joined by Sous Chef Pat Combs, Catering Chef Andrew White, Catering Lead Linda Nye and Catering Manager Derrick Trent in offering chocolate mousse, Mediterranean hummus fillo cups and edamame hummus fillo cups to 400 attending guests.

The Office of Marketing and Communications is pleased to announce the addition of our new marketing & services coordinator, Karen Garlinger. She comes to Messiah with a background in multimedia sales, customer service and marketing. You are invited to stop by third floor Old Main to introduce yourself and to extend a warm welcome. Karen’s role will be to facilitate and coordinate design projects created through the office of marketing and communications and student photography. Please contact her at kgarlinger@messsiah.edu or extension 7342 to initiate any projects you plan to create that will reach an off-campus audience of more than 200 people. We request five weeks from the beginning of the project to completion. Photography of events can continue to be requested through photography@messiah.edu. Click on this link to download a handy flyer outlining the design services offered by the office of marketing and communications.

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Department of Education to sponsor Honors Presentations next week

The Department of Education is pleased to sponsor two Honors Presentations in April. On Wednesday, April 8, in Boyer 235, from 5- 6 p.m., Mariah Kendrick will discuss the problem of math retention for students during the summer months and how to prevent the summer-slide in “Webcasts and the Retention of Mathematical Knowledge over the Summer Break.” The following afternoon, on Thursday, April 9, in Boyer 131, from 5:30-6:30pm, Melissa Landis will present “’Sound it Out:’ Connecting Students’ Spoken Language to Academic Writing.” In this presentation, Melissa will seek to start the conversation about how to connect students’ language experience with their academic writing.

Pittsburgh Fellow Program to host information event Thursday, April 9

The Pittsburgh Fellows Program will host an information session for students and faculty on Thursday, April 9 from noon-1 p.m. in Jordan 172. Pizza will be provided.

A brief description of this well-respected one-year post-grad program:

The Pittsburgh Fellows Program is a post-undergraduate, leadership development program that recruits and trains highly qualified college graduates to be values-driven, ethical business leaders in the city and region of Pittsburgh. Our goal is to positively impact the city through current and future business leaders who use their resources for the well-being of the whole community. More information can be found here: www.pittsburghfellows.com

While this program has a leadership and business development focus, ALL majors are invited to attend and apply for a fellow position.

If you are able to attend, please REGISTER here.  You are welcome to share this with other faculty or specific students who may have interest.

PLEASE NOTE: The director of the program, Ms. Julie McCormick, will be on campus to interview interested students the afternoon of April 9, following the info session. They have a couple of slots left for this cohort of fellows. If students are interested in an interview slot, they must apply for a fellows position through their website prior to April 9: http://www.pittsburghfellows.com/#!apply-now/c1mu7

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

You can make the most of your summer and still earn the college credits you need with the flexibility of Messiah’s undergraduate online courses. Messiah’s eight-week online summer session, which runs June 8-July 31, 2015, 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, 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 14 and runs through June 2. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in registering or learning more, visit messiah.edu/online. To learn more about our dual enrollment program for qualified homeschooled and high school students, visit messiah.edu/dual.

Young Writer’s Workshop

The Young Writers Workshop is back for the fourth year! It has been such a success that we have many students that keep coming back. We already have several students signed up for this workshop, so make your plans now because we do limit class sizes so the students get the attention they deserve! Our camp is designed to foster a community of young writers through an enriching, summer writing camp environment. It provides college-level writing skills development for student in grades 9-12. It offers intensive courses in creative writing in which students will: produce a portfolio of their own work and present a reading; learn to read and respond to each other’s work effectively; and learn how to revise their work in response to their peers.

Messiah’s Young Writers Workshop is unique in several ways:

– Courses are taught by published Messiah faculty
– Readings and interaction with published writers
– Residential writing camp experience
– The opportunity to help create and publish an e-book that will be made available to the public
– Unique and practical session about how to write a college admissions essay
– A field trip to a museum and Midtown Scholar Bookstore
– Personalized attention ( class sizes limited to 15 students)

Visit our website for further details and registration. Like us on Facebook for updates, readings from past students and so much more! For more information, call 717-796-5073.

Reminder about Intercom Submissions

All submissions for Intercom should be submitted through this form or by emailing intercom@messiah.edu. Announcements submitted in the comment section of the blog are not accepted. For publication in the Thursday newsletter, the announcement must be received by 4 p.m. on Tuesday.      

Anti-Virus Software Changes Coming from ITS

ITS is changing its Anti-Virus software program from AVG to Endpoint. This will happen between now and June 1, 2015. It will be done incrementally, and the details are still being worked out. This change should be transparent to the end users, but the AVG icon in the system tray will be removed. As always, if you experience any issues due to this change, please contact the Help Desk at ext. 4444 or check the blog at helpdesk.messiah.edu.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Have you ever gotten in your car and started driving and ended up at your destination and couldn’t recall all the minutes during your drive? According to the National Safety Council, cognitively distracted drivers can miss up to 50 percent of their driving environment, including stop signs, pedestrians and red lights. And drivers talking on cell phones–handheld or hands-free—are four times more likely to crash. Focusing on anything other than driving–inclduing eating and drinking, reading a map, adjusting a radio, putting on make-up, or talking or texting on the phone while behind the wheel–can put you and others in serious danger. Stay alert and aware while behind the wheel. It could save your life or the life of someone you love.

Classifieds

For Sale:

Three window unit air conditioners $20 each or best offer; Beginner girls bike with training wheels – $20 or best offer; Toddler basketball hoop – $10 or best offer. Call Helena at ext. 2431 or 697-1181. Email: hcicero@messiah.edu.

Outside Organizations

Is learning to ride a horse on your “bucket list?”  Here’s your chance to cross –it off!

Total Equine Learning Center in Mechanicsburg is offering a six-week adult riding course that will teach you the basics of horsemanship, riding techniques and safety. Learn to ride western or English on well-trained horses in a roomy indoor ring facility. If the weather is nice, we have an outdoor riding ring. This class will start on Monday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. and will run for six weeks. The cost is only $240 and must be paid in advance. Class size is limited to 5 people so don’t wait! If you have any further questions, contact Joanne Hocker at 766-4035 or Sally Richardson at srichardson@messiah.edu.

 

TEST

So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

John 16:22 (NSRV)

News

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Christine Robinson has been competitively selected for participation in the Park City Math Institute, sponsored by the Institute of Advanced Studies in Princeton, N.J. Robinson will spend three weeks in July in Salt Lake City, studying and researching the geometry of moduli spaces and representation theory.

Damian Savarino, assistant professor of music, will sing the bass solos in Mozart’s “Solemn Vespers” (Vesperae solennes de confessore) K. 339 in Carnegie Hall with Manhattan Concert Productions and the New York Chamber Orchestra on Monday, April 13 at 8 p.m. This will be Savarino’s fifth concert with MCP and his fifth appearance on the Carnegie Hall stage since 2011.

Assistant Professor of Engineering Brian Swartz will be serving as a judge for Canstruction^TM at the Keystone Building in Harrisburg on Friday, March 27. Canstruction is a unique charity which hosts competitions, exhibitions and events showcasing colossal structures made entirely out of full cans of food. After the structures are built, the cansculptures^TM go on display to the public as a giant art exhibition. At the end of the event, all food is donated to local hunger relief organizations. Senator Pat Vance will speak at the event.

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Safety Contest applications due March 27

What has your department done to promote or improve safety beyond expected compliance in 2014-15?

• Recognized a safety hazard and taken steps to correct or mitigate it?
• Implemented training or education for employees to improve their safety performance/knowledge?
• Implemented the use of personal protective equipment or tools to make the job safer for employees?
• Reduced the potential hazards by substituting less hazardous chemical substances?
• Implemented new procedures to improve the safety of employees?
• Solicited input from employees and adopted their ideas in improving safety in the workplace?
• Organized/cleaned your area to reduce safety hazards (ex., fire hazards, tripping hazards, blocked safety equipment, etc.)?
• Included safety awareness information in department meetings?
• Posted signs to keep safety programs at the forefront of employees’ awareness?
• Impacted safety in any other ways?

 

The Workplace Safety Committee would like to hear your story. Submit your department’s achievements on the contest entry form by March 27 and win a Safety Break (refreshments) for your area and an extra $500 in your area’s budget for safety improvements. A copy of the entry form is available at the Safety Committee Channel on MCSquare. The winning entry will be selected at the Committee’s April 7 meeting.

Graduate Program in Education will host presentation April 7

On Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 4-6 p.m. in Parmer Cinema, the Graduate Program in Education will host the presentation of master’s theses by two of its students. In “Stepping into a New Space,” Hope Newcomer ’05 will discuss how language acquisition can impact peace resolution through a program that she has designed to bring conflicted parties together. Hope’s research is based in part on her time spent in the West Bank with Arabic and Hebrew speaking people. Quinn Dyrli’s ’93 presentation, entitled, “Creating a Bridge between English as a Second Language and General Education Development for Adult Learners’ Training and Assistance Programs’ English Language Learners,” explores the curriculum that Quinn developed to successfully transition English Language Learners to the next natural step in their progression, the GED.

Invite someone you know to Messiah’s April 11 open house

Do you know a student who’s in the college search process and may be a good fit for Messiah College? Consider inviting them personally to visit the college Open House on Saturday, April 11.  Students can take a closer look at our 80+ majors, tour campus, enjoy a special lunch in the dining hall, and spend time interacting with Messiah students, professors and staff. Students and their family members can register online to attend at www.messiah.edu/openhouse. We invite you to share this link with prospective students and their family members, along with the reasons you love being a part of the Messiah College community! We would love to have them visit and extend them a warm welcome for the day.

Workshop for the Christian Guitarist set for April 18

The Department of Music will again be offering a Workshop for the Christian Guitarist. It will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts. The event is open to the public. Admission price is $35 for any type of student (under age 21) and $50 for the general public. There are sessions throughout the day for all levels of guitarist from the beginner to the advanced player on steel string acoustic guitar or electric. The focus of the event is to help guitarists be more effective in serving the church with their music. All information and online registration are available at www.messiah.edu/guitar,   and then click on the workshop logo. For more information, call the Department of Music at ext. 3310.

There is a printable poster on the registration page of the site. http://mcweb.messiah.edu/departments/music/guitar_studies/workshop/GuitarWorkshop2015.pdf

Please pass this information along to your church music director and consider displaying some of these posters at your church.

Employee Recognition Reception scheduled for May 6

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 6, from 10 a.m.–noon in Brubaker Auditorium. Please note the change to a morning function. More details will be shared in next week’s Intercom.

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

You can make the most of your summer and still earn the college credits you need with the flexibility of Messiah’s undergraduate online courses. Messiah’s eight-week online summer session, which runs June 8-July 31, 2015, 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, 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 14 and runs through June 2. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in registering or learning more, visit messiah.edu/online. To learn more about our dual enrollment program for qualified homeschooled and high school students, visit messiah.edu/dual.

BJ’s Wholesale Club open enrollment available

BJ’s open enrollment will run from Wednesday, April 1 through Thursday, April 30. BJ’s is offering Messiah College employees a 15-month Inner Circle membership for $40 ($10 savings and three additional months), or a 15-month Rewards membership for $80 ($20 savings and three additional months). This offer is not available in the club or online. Current BJ’s members should check their membership expiration dates at this time. The next open enrollment will be held in October 2015. If your membership will expire prior to October, it must be renewed now. BJ’s will no longer accept early/late applications. When renewing prior to the expiration date, all extra months are added onto the length of the membership, no months are ever lost. Please note that the registration procedure has changed. Do not forward the registration to the purchasing department. Complete the attached registration form. If you are paying with a check, return it along with payment directly to our BJ’s representative, Todd Hoppel, 2250 York Crossing Drive, York, PA 17408. If you are paying by credit card, the application can be emailed to Todd Hoppel at thoppel@bjs.com. Include an email address on the application so that verification of the processing date can be forwarded. If your membership has expired and you need a temporary pass to use until your renewal has been processed, or you have any other questions, please call Todd at 717-870-9040. Please contact Steph Sechrist, purchasing department, ext. 2497.

Reminder for summer student employment

If you are planning on hiring student employees for the upcoming summer, hiring proposals should be submitted via jobs.messiah.edu by April 3. A hiring proposal should be submitted for each summer student employee. The summer student pay period begins May 10 and ends August 30. If you have any questions or need assistance with summer hiring, contact Belinda Conrad, ext. 2900 or bconrad@messiah.edu. Further details on summer student employment can be located here.

If you are aware of students that are interested in summer employment, please encourage them to apply here.

Classifieds

Position available:

The Registrar’s Office has a current opening for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant to the Registrar/Coordinator of Student Retention. For more information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5947. Job-related questions may be directed to Jim Sotherden, Registrar/Coordinator of Student Retention, at JSotherden@messiah.edu.

Wanted:

Copier Paper Boxes – Copier paper boxes to pack book donations for Booksavers, an organization that turns outdated textbooks, ex-library books, etc., into funds to support the global relief, development and peacebuilding work of the Mennonite Central Committee. Boxes may be dropped off at the Library or email cfieser@messiah.edu to arrange for pick-up.

House and/or animal sitting – Looking for a house sitter or animal sitter over the summer? Messiah College senior looking for additional income opportunities. If you are interested, contact Katie at 614-937-1709 or kr1291@messiah.edu.

Babysitter- Looking for a part-time babysitter for my two school-aged children for the months of April and May during daytime hours. Please call or text Ilse at 717-341-6700.

Outside organization announcement:

The National Christian Choir to perform at New Oxford High School on April 18 at 3 p.m. The Friends of Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community will present, “Operation Helping Hands,” a fundraising event featuring The National Christian Choir in a concert to benefits the Good Samaritan Fund, which provides financial assistance to healthcare residents in need. To order tickets go to www.crosskeysvillage.org/friends. For more information, contact Larry Gladfelter, Project Chair, at 717-817-1772 or friends@crosskeyvillage.net.

Harrisburg Academy is proud to continue offering a renewable $10,000 Corporate Merit Scholarship to new students entering grades 5 through 11, when a parent is a full-time employee of a corporate partner, such as Messiah College. Applications for merit scholarships, testing, and need-based financial aid are all currently being accepted. The next visit day is Friday, April 17, 2015. Please contact admission@harrisburgacademy.org to learn more.

Let The Beat Go On! Free EKG screenings for teenagers Get your heart checked! The EKG (electrocardiograms) screening clinic is open to students in the central PA region, ages 14- 19, who are not currently under the care of a cardiologist. Echocardiograms will also be offered that day on-site, free of charge, for those students who are identified as needing additional testing. The screenings will be done at Trinity High School, 3601 Simpson Ferry Road, Camp Hill, PA, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required online at peytonwalker.org by Friday, March 20. For more information, please visit peytonwalker.org, call 717-697-5511, or view the brochure.