And this is my prayer: that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight.
Philippians 1:9

NEWS

We are delighted to welcome Kimberly Steiner to Murray Library as our new Interlibrary Loan technician. Before joining the Library team, Kimberly, a 1992 Messiah grad with a degree in elementary education, worked as a Disney travel planner for six years. In addition, she has exercised her flexibility and her many talents as a docent at the Oakes Museum; as an elementary school teacher; and as a Creative Memories unit leader. She has also contributed significantly in her church—as life group leader for 9th grade girls; leader in an after-school program, Kids’ Club; leader on several missions trips; and director of the Women’s Retreat. Kimberly is committed to maintaining the high level of service we have established in Interlibrary Loan and we are fortunate to have her join us! – Lawrie Merz

Carol Z.A. McGinnis Ph.D., LCPC, NCC has submitted a book chapter that will be published in 2016. Her work on anger in counseling has brought about this writing that will assist practitioners when working with angry children. The citation for this work is: McGinnis, C. Z. A., & Erford, B. T. (2016). Helping students manage anger. In B. T. Erford (Ed.), Professional school counseling: A handbook of theories, programs, and practices (3rd ed.; pp. 721-728). Austin, TX: pro-ed.

On Sept. 18, Dr. Ted Davis, professor of the history of science, was the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation. His talk was called, “Why History Matters.”

Michael J. Shin, Erik D. Lindquist (Biological Sciences), Kristin (Sicher) Coury ’14, and Brennan Neal ’14 have had their paper titled “Presence and Prevalence of Bd (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) in Central Pennsylvanian Woodland Vernal Pools” accepted for publication.  This article represents three years of research and analysis on potential impacts on our local, native amphibian species.

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Teacher Education Program Scholarship Awards Reception, today, Oct. 1, 4-5 p.m. in Howe Atrium. The 2015-2016 winners who will be recognized are: Katherine Edelman, Aubrey Werley, Caroline Mills and Katelyn Kratz. They will be sharing excerpts/reflections on their winning essays. We encourage you to attend and support their accomplishments.

Special Chapel Presenter
At the chapel service on Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, the speaker will be Dr. Douglas Porpora, professor of sociology at Drexel University. His topic is “Sociology and Religious Experience.” This event, at 7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel, is jointly sponsored by College Ministries and The Central PA Form for Religion and Science.

Payroll Office Closed
The Payroll Office will be closed on Wednesday, Oct.7 for a department planning retreat.  We will reopen on Thursday, Oct. 8 with regular hours of 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

Suping Chen is a Chinese language instructor at Messiah College. She is also a trained vocalist and musician and will present a concert on Oct. 10 at the Pennsylvania State Museum. The program will include songs in both Chinese and English sung by Chen accompanied by Connor Rohrer at the piano, three traditional Chinese folk dances performed by students from the Chinese Cultural & Arts Institute, piano solos by Connor Rohrer, a Chinese fitness dance performed by the Trinity High School’s Chinese Club, and songs performed by Messiah College music students: Persephone Marien;  John Morrone; and Ian Bethmann. You can find posters around campus. The cost is $10.00 per ticket. For the ticket, please contact the Chinese Club (Luke Hursh) by email at  lh1288@messiah.edu  or 717-314-8443.

Invite someone you know to Messiah’s Oct. 12 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 Monday, Oct. 12. 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.

Want a $20 gift card? Tell us why you love working at Messiah!
Do you love working at Messiah? Take a picture showing us why, and you’ll be entered to win a $20 gift card to use at the campus dining venues and the bookstore!

The rules:
1.) Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MessiahCollegeHumanResources — you must like our Facebook page in order to have your name entered into the drawing!
2.) Post a picture to our Facebook page showing us what you love about working at Messiah College. All images are accepted, but photo submissions showing you and/or your coworkers will receive double entries into the drawing. Be sure to include a caption explaining your picture!
3.) Only one photo submission per person, please!

That’s it! You have until Oct. 6 to share your pictures. The winner will be randomly selected from a drawing and will be notified on Oct. 7. We look forward to seeing why you love working at Messiah!

BJ’s Open Enrollment
BJ’s open enrollment will run from Thursday, Oct. 1 through Saturday, Oct. 31. 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 April 2016. 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 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 paying by credit card, the application can be emailed to Todd Hoppel at thoppel@bjs.com. Be sure to 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.

Shredding Solutions on campus for confidential document shredding March 25
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Shredding Solutions will provide a shred truck on campus. The truck will be located in the service area parking spots located outside Hoffman Hall and will be available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Please use this opportunity to purge your office/work areas of confidential documentation that has met its retention requirements and is no longer needed.

See attachment for complete information.

College Prayer Chain
. . .  in everything by prayer and supplication make your requests known to God . . . (Phil 4:6)

Did you know that the College has a prayer chain for the Messiah community?  The prayer chain link is located on MCSquare under the Campus Life tab on the College Ministries channel. There are links to submit a prayer request or to join the prayer chain. Requests are forwarded by email to everyone on the list. If you have questions please contact Evie Telfer, Student Ministries Pastor at etelfer@messiah.edu.

2015 alumni award recipients announced
Each year at Homecoming, the Office of Alumni Relations recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society or Messiah College. These awards are important not only for the tribute they pay to the lives of each recipient, but also as a symbol of the quality of our alumni as a whole.

Young Alumnus Achievement Award – Anthony ’06 and Jessica Thomas ’08

This award recognizes an alumnus/a who has attended Messiah College within the past 10 years for significant contribution to church, vocation, community and/or Messiah College.

Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award – David Olsen ’83

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

Alumni Christian Service Award – Stephen Gallaher ’78

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

Alumni Appreciation Award –Ronald Katzman

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

A special thanks to everyone who submitted nominations this year. Names submitted this year will be kept on file and considered in the future.

Corporate Partner Merit Scholarships for Children of Messiah College employees
Harrisburg Academy is excited to be partnering with large central Pennsylvania employers to offer merit scholarships to children of full-time employees. Messiah College is one such partner! Corporate Partner 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. Learn more about Harrisburg Academy by attending the Fall Admission Open House: Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. Click to RSVP for our upcoming Fall Admission House. Can’t make it to the Open House? That’s okay – please call our office at 717-763-7811 to schedule a visit during a regular school day or click to request additional information.

Oct. 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week
If there is a fire, you may have less than three minutes to get out of your home. Talk about what you should do to be safe. Make sure everyone in your home knows what to do if there is a fire. Take the time to review the Fire Safety Checklist published by the U.S. Fire Administration and FEMA.

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For Sale:

Two tickets and a parking pass for this week’s Penn State vs. Army West Point game. If interested, please email Denise at fogelsanger@messiah.edu or call 432-0967.

Plan ahead for Christmas!  Seven foot Mountain King brand Monterey Pine artificial Christmas tree. Put together and shape this tree one branch at a time for the perfect shape! Can be great for corners or smaller rooms, add only the branches you need or add all branches for the full tree. Asking $25 OBO. Weight bench with leg lift. Includes 60 pounds of weights, barbell and hand weight for curls. Asking $50 OBO. Questions, contact Cathy Poiesz at ext. 7192 or 319-0618. See attached photos.

Townhouse for sale
A townhouse with 1,740 sq ft living space in addition to a finished basement and a one car garage approximately one mile from Messiah College in Bowman’s Hill. Gas heat , 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, AC, lots  of storage space, thousands of dollars landscaping, porch, patio and basement “garden room” ideal for entertaining. $177,000. Call Dorothy Gish at 697-1469 [I’ll be gone Oct. 9- 24] Ready for occupancy December 2015.

Home for sale
Located in Grantham, Mechanicsburg School District. Just reduced to $155,000. Fantastic ranch with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Large living room with wood floors. Spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry, appliance garage and breakfast bar. Partially finished basement for multiple uses. Unfinished area for storage and laundry. Access to outside from basement gives easy access to workshop. For information, contact Sally Chaplin at 717-350-0289 or schaplin@kw.com.

Outside organizations:

Fireflight Concert – Oct. 4th
Live at Carlisle Evangelical Free Church Sunday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Featured bands for this concert are Fireflight, Seventh Day Slumber, Shonlock and Scarlet White. We look forward to seeing you here! Get your tickets online at http://www.itickets.com/events/344734/Carlisle_PA/Small_Town_America_Tour_2015.html

     In everything he did he had great success, because the LORD was with him.

Samuel 18:14

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Kathy T. Hettinga, professor of art and design was selected for her alma mater’s 50th Anniversary of the Department of Art and Art History at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI. Her artwork will be part of The “Celebrating ART 50, Fifty Years of Light, 50 Alumni in 50 Years” in the Center Art Gallery, Covenant Fine Arts Center.­­­­

Please join the Teacher Education Program and the Ernest L. Boyer Center in celebrating the accomplishments of our 2015 Teacher Education Program Scholarship Awards winners at a reception in their honor, Thursday, Oct. 1, 4-5 p.m. in Howe Atrium. The awards winners are:

Katherine Edelman, Grades 4-8 Science and Math Concentrations, winner of the Ernest L. Boyer, Sr. Teacher Scholarship

Katelyn Kratz, Grades PreK-4/Special Education, winner of the Terry L. Stoudnour Endowed Education Award

Caroline Mills, Grades PreK-4, winner of the Suzanne Joy Johnson Endowed Scholarship Award

Aubrey Werley, Grades PreK-4, Winner of the Ethel Brandt Bigham Endowed Education Award

Brad Markley, director of facilities services at Messiah College along with Mark Fennell, business development manager at UGI Performance Solutions co-authored and published an article entitled “Messiah College Drastically Reduces Energy Costs Through Natural Gas and a Combined Cooling, Heat and Power System” for the Catalyst Magazine, a publication for the PA Chamber of Business and Industry.  Click to read the article.

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An evening with journalist and author Bob Woodward

One of America’s preeminent investiga­tive reporters and nonfiction authors, Bob Woodward, will be speaking at Messiah College on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Parmer Hall of the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performance. Mr. Woodward has worked for The Washington Post since 1971 as a reporter and is currently an associate editor there. As a young reporter in 1972, Woodward was teamed up with Carl Bernstein. The two did much, but not all, of the original news reporting of the Watergate scandal that led to numerous government investigations and the eventual resignation of Presi­dent Richard Nixon. Gene Roberts, former managing editor of The New York Times, has called the work of Woodward and Bernstein “maybe the single greatest reporting effort of all time.”

Woodward has authored or coauthored 16 nonfiction books in the last 36 years. All 16 have been national best-sellers and 12 of them have been #1 national nonfiction best-sellers — more #1 national nonfiction best-sellers than any contemporary author. General admission tickets are $25. Student tickets (with ID) are $10. To purchase, please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or visit messiah.edu/tickets.

Pizza with Professionals

The Career and Professional Development Center is pleased to announce the fall schedule for our PIZZA WITH PROFESSIONALS series.  Students who attend a PIZZA WITH PROFESSIONALS session will gain in-depth knowledge about a specific organization or career path, increase their professional connections, and learn first-hand from the experiences of others … all while enjoying pizza!

Educators are invited to attend and encouraged to personally invite students to attend as well.

The Fall Schedule for PIZZA WITH PROFESSIONALS is as follows:

GoCorps – Monday, September 28, Boyer 131, register here

PA House of Representatives  – Wednesday, October 14, Boyer 331, register here

Central Penn Business Journal – Wednesday, October 28, Boyer 336, register here

Chic Fil A  – Monday, November 9, Parmer Cinema, register here

West Shore Chamber of Commerce – Tuesday, November 17, Parmer Cinema, register here

* All sessions will be held from noon – 1 p.m.

Homecoming Volunteers Needed

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is in need of employee volunteers to serve at registration for Homecoming 2015. Volunteers are needed in one to two-hour time slots on Saturday, Oct. 17 between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  If you are interested and available to serve in this capacity, please contact Shardé Hardy at shardy@messiah.edu with your availability for that day by Friday, Oct. 2.  We look forward to serving with you!

Text Alert System

For the safety of our students and employees, and in compliance with federal law, The Clery Act, Messiah College’s method to notify students and employees of critical emergency situations is provided through the college’s Text Alert System. If you have not signed up for Text Alert, please do so today. The Text Alert system was recently upgraded and now offers more carriers then the previous system. The text alert sign-up is found on MCSquare in the “Need to Know” channel. If you have not loaded this Channel onto your MCSquare tab, please do so. Below is a link to the sign-up instructions. http://www.messiah.edu/download/downloads/id/195/Mobile_Commons_Screen_Shot.pdf There will be a campus-wide test of this text alert system on Thursday, September 24. Please sign up before this date.

Kids Stuff Coupon Books

The valuable, family-friendly KidStuff Coupon Books are now available through our Center! KidStuff Coupon Books are only sold through schools and our center earns 50% or more profit on each book we sell. Use just a few coupons and save more than the $25 cost of the book. Family and friends will love saving with KidStuff…great for gifts too!

If you are interested or have any questions, please email Lily Schultz at earlylearningcenter@messiah.edu or call ext. 5043. All payment is due by Wednesday, October 7, 2015.  Thank you for your kind support.

Attention P-Card holders

The Image Library, a new feature in Visa IntelliLink Spend Management, has been activated. This feature allows you to upload receipt images directly into your very own image library via an email upload or a web upload. You can upload receipt images whenever you want – you don’t need to wait for the transaction and statement to be loaded into the system first. Click here to view step by step instructions.

Questions may be directed to the P-Card administrator at ext. 2211 or pcard@messiah.edu.

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For Sale:

Black metal twin loft bed (mattress not included).  3 years old and in good condition. Will disassemble into 3-4 pieces. Willing to meet within a reasonable distance.  $75 OBO.  Please contact Robert Reyes at 717-756-2181.

2006 Dodge Dakota SLT. Club Cab Pickup 3.7L V6 SFI OHV, 4 wheel drive, max seating: 5, Auto, AC, PW, power door locks, cruise control, Power steering, tilt wheel, AM/FM stereo, CD (single disc), Dual air bags, alloy wheels, towing package, Kelley Blue Book rating: Fair, PA inspection through 11/15, 115,000 miles. Asking $6,500 or reasonable offer. Call Bob Brown at ext. 2260 or email bbrown@messiah.edu

Job Opportunities:

Messiah College has a current opening for the full-time position of Graduate Programs Coordinator. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7178.

Job-related questions may be directed to Rob Pepper, interim assistant provost for graduate and nontraditional programs and director of graduate programs in business and leadership, at RPepper@messiah.edu.

Wanted:

All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant.

Psalm 25:10

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Todd Goranson, associate professor of music, presented a duo saxophone recital with Dr. Holly Hubbs (Ursinus College) on June 17 for the Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia.

Todd also served as bassoon faculty from June 28-July 12 at the MasterWorks Festival in Winona Lake, Indiana. The MasterWorks Festival is an intensive, four-week festival for advanced students of the classical performing arts (orchestra, choir, theater, improvisation, opera scenes, and dance) and is the largest Christian performing arts festival of its kind in North America.

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LCC Representative to Visit Campus

On Oct. 1 and 2, Franklin Brown, 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 Franklin to speak briefly in your classes about the program or would like to meet with him one-on-one, please contact Wendy Lippert in the Intercultural Office at wlippert@messiah.edu or ext. 6089.

Franklin will be hosting an information session for at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1 in Larsen 237. Please feel free to share this with interested students. 

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, communication, conflict studies, economics, English, history, literature, marketing, social science and theology are offered each semester.

To learn more about the program, visit http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/1027/lcc_international_university

The Ernest L. Boyer Center Symposium Oct. 8

You are invited to join us for The Ernest L. Boyer Center Symposium “Constructing Hope: Inspired Learning in an Age of Accountability” on Thursday, Oct. 8. The event runs from 4-7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel.

The Keynote title is “Boyer’s Basic School: A Partnership for HOPE” with Patrick Callaghan Jr., director for elementary education, Worthington City Schools, Worthington, Ohio.

Registration required via the website at http://www.messiah.edu/boyer_center.  Registration deadline is Oct 2. For more information, contact Tina Keul at tkeul@messiah.edu.

Rhonda Sider Edgington to perform Oct. 4

Messiah College and the Harrisburg Chapter of the American Guild of Organists present Rhonda Sider Edgington, international organist under management, on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. in Parmer Hall.  Rhonda has played concerts in northern Europe on instruments such as the Arp Schnitger organs in Norden and Steinkirchen; the Jugend Ahrend organ in Bremen’s St. Martini Church; and a mean-tone instrument with subsemitones in Bremen-Walle. She has played recitals throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including venues such as Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis; St. Paul’s Episcopal in Buffalo; and Fourth Presbyterian and Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. A friend of many varied styles and repertoire for the organ, Rhonda has also played in four national conventions of the Organ Historical Society. Rhonda’s father, Dr. Ronald Sider, introduced the applied organ major at Messiah College. Before Messiah College had any pipes organs, Ron Sider taught on an electronic organ, and then helped to raise money to purchase pipe organs on campus. Rhonda and her husband Mark live in Holland, Michigan with her children Isaac and Esther. Open Seating; no tickets is required. Please contact Susan Mayernick with questions at 717- 766-2511, ext. 7282.

Summer issue of THE BRIDGE coming September 21

How do you quantify a calling? The summer issue of The Bridge explores that very topic in a feature about science and faith by grad student Matthew Fenton ’13, ’16 MA. Several of our Messiah experts, students and alumni weigh in.

Also, be sure to check out profiles of some members of the Class of 2015 to see what they’re up to. From working at a Nashville recording label to interning for a federal senator, six outstanding grads tell their stories.

Please be sure to view the magazine in its entirety September 21 at:

messiah.edu/the_bridge

Hard copies of The Bridge are available in the lounges of Eisenhower and Boyer. As always, additional quantities can be found on third floor of Old Main in the reception area.

KidStuff Coupon Books available through Early Learning Center

The valuable, family-friendly KidStuff Coupon Books are now available through our Center! KidStuff Coupon Books are only sold through schools and our center earns 50% or more profit on each book we sell. Use just a few coupons and save more than the $25 cost of the book. Family and friends will love saving with KidStuff that are great for gifts too!

If you are interested or have any questions, please email Lily Schultz at lschultz@messiah.edu or call ext. 5043. Payment is due by Wednesday, Oct. 7. Thank you for your kind support.

Autumn Hazards

Although the change in season brings unique beauty to the world around us, it also brings unique safety hazards. Be aware:

AS YOU WORK OUTSIDE– Fall planting and pruning, harvesting and house maintenance (ex., cleaning rainspouts, washing windows, etc.) expose you to increased safety hazards.

• If ladders are used, you should be aware of precautions you need to take; review Section 13 of the Messiah College Safety Manual for Ladder Safety tips.
• Pest control, stinging insects and exposure to ticks are very real concerns. Watch out for hidden nests; wear clothing to protect your arms and legs; wear hats and boots; use insect repellent. When finished with your work, shower and inspect yourself for ticks and bites.
• Power tools such as chain saws have inherent safety hazards. Be sure to read the manufacturer’s manual for any power tool you are using. Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. For chainsaws, OSHA provides a tip sheet on safety.

AS YOU START UP THE USE OF HEATING SYSTEMS – Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can be DEADLY. It’s produced by burning wood and wood by-products, natural gas, propane and kerosene fuels and coal. Be sure your furnaces, wood stoves and space heaters are cleaned properly for the season. Don’t forget chimney cleaning to remove creosote build-up which can cause house fires.

CHANGES IN WEATHER introduce new safety hazards!

• Sudden storms can make driving difficult, reducing visibility and increasing the potential for slippery roads. Debris in the roadway can occur from fallen limbs and trees. Even wet leaves can present slippery driving conditions.
• Power outages may occur. When generators are used to provide power during storms, remember that carbon monoxide is a very real danger. Be sure you are familiar with your generator, how to use it safely and where to locate it to prevent the build-up of carbon monoxide in the home.

SCHOOLS ARE BACK IN SEASON – This means school buses are on the roads and so are school children. Know the laws around school bus safety and follow them. Watch out for children walking to and from schools and to and from bus stops, especially in those early morning hours before total daylight.

FLU– It’s that time of year—the start of flu season. Be sure you get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible.

Remember to keep safety in mind so that you can enjoy the crisp autumn air, the leaves changing colors, the pumpkins and apple picking…injury free!

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For Sale:

2013 Toyota Sienna LE; 27,500 miles; Inspection to July 2016; $21,500.00; Pictures; Contact Susan Shannon at sshannon@messiah.edu.

Wanted:

Seeking to buy a gently used color computer monitor; all sizes considered.  Please contact gpickens@messiah.edu.

Job Opportunities:

Campus Events has an opening for the full-time position of Campus Events Worker II, Larsen/Floater. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7130.

Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at SZeigler@messiah.edu.

Campus Events has a current opening for the full-time position of Campus Events Worker I, High Center. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7121.

Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at SZeigler@messiah.edu.

Dining Services has a current opening for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7133.

Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at MWirtz@messiah.edu.

Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always

Chronicles 16:11

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Please welcome Derek Mauldin as our new sound and lighting technician. Derek is currently seeking a degree in business administration with a financial planning focus from Liberty University Online. For the past two seasons, he worked as the sound designersound engineermaster electrician at Allenberry Playhouse. Derek is a graduate of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science and enjoys golf, singing, songwriting and performing. He attends Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ church where he serves as lighting designer and plays guitar with the worship team. You will find Derek on the second floor of Eisenhower in the office of Conference and Event Services. We are excited to add him to our team. Please make Derek feel welcome as you see him at events across campus.

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The Department of Nursing is pleased to announce two significant accomplishments by our faculty.

Debbie Loop, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE recently received international certification as a certified healthcare simulation educator. Currently, there are only 500 individuals worldwide who have achieved this rigorous certification. CSHE’s come from:  Australia, Canada, Chile, Dubai, England, Grenada, Ireland, Lebanon, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Singapore, Turkey and the United States. This certification provides professional recognition of specialized knowledge, skills, abilities and accomplishments in simulation education.

Sarah D. Jones, Ph.D., RN successfully defended her doctoral dissertation study, “A comparison of hypertension management perceptions, knowledge and stage of change among hospital employees” achieving her PhD in administrative and leadership studies, non-profit sector from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Congratulations to Debbie and Sarah for these outstanding achievements!

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President Phipps to hold an “Open Door” day on Sept. 28

President Kim Phipps will host an “Open Door” day on Monday, Sept. 28 from 1-4 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. A sign-in sheet will be located in Old Main, room 207. A schedule for these dates and times may be found on the president’s web page.

Jadu training offered for fall semester

If you are interested in Jadu CMS website editing training, sessions are now posted on MCSquare under Employee Training > Web or at messiah.edu/training.

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

Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 13-19

Just Drive PA website offers the following reminders on child passenger safety:

Birth-12 Months: Your child under age 1 should always ride in a rear-facing car seat.

1-3 Years: Keep your child rear-facing as long as possible. It’s the best way to keep him or her safe. Your child should remain in a rear-facing car seat until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat’s manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the rear-facing car seat, your child is ready to travel in a forward-facing car seat with a harness.

4-7 Years: Keep your child in a forward-facing car seat with a harness until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat’s manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the forward-facing car seat with a harness, it’s time to travel in a booster seat, but still in the back seat.

8-12 Years: Keep your child in a booster seat until he or she is big enough to fit in a seat belt properly. For a seat belt to fit properly the lap belt must lie snugly across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should lie snug across the shoulder and chest and not cross the neck or face. Remember: your child should still ride in the back seat because it’s safer there.

Car Seat Selection and Use: Select a car seat based on your child’s age and size, and choose a seat that fits in your vehicle. Always refer to your specific car seat manufacturer’s instructions; read the vehicle owner’s manual on how to install the car seat using the seat belt or LATCH system; and check height and weight limits. To maximize safety, keep your child in the car seat for as long as possible, as long as the child fits within the manufacturer’s height and weight requirements. Keep your child in the back seat at least through age 12.

Make plans to attend the movie on the green 

Human Resources is once again partnering with the Agapé Center and Student Involvement & Leadership Programs to host an outdoor movie event. Pixar’s Inside Out will be showing on a 40’ tall screen on Friday, Sept. 18 on the Eisenhower Lawn at 7:30 p.m. Coinciding with Family Weekend, this event is open to all employees and their families as well as students and their families. Bring blankets and chairs (rain location is Brubaker).

All proceeds go to the Central PA Foodbank. Suggested donation is $2/student or $10/family. Concessions will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m.

See link for further details. Please contact Kathy Castonguay, human resources, with questions. 

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For sale:

Piano for sale. Whitney by Kimball piano. Great condition but needs to be tuned. Call 766-6446 or email kleedy@messiah.edu. 

Job Opportunities:

Facility Maintenance has a current opening for the full-time position of general maintenance mechanic. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7052.

Job-related questions may be directed to Brad Markley, director of Facility Services, at BMarkley@messiah.edu.

My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.

PSALM 119:28

 NEWS

Kathy T Hettinga‘s book,” 4 3 2 CRY,” has been accepted into the Altered Book – Digital Interventions collection. “4 3 2 CRY” is Hettinga’s parallel lamentation about personal and environmental loss at her former home in Colorado.

The online exhibition by the ACM SIGGRAPH Digital Arts Community, Altered Books – Digital Interventions, celebrates the book as an object that can carry experience, represent language, tell a narrative, convey culture or archive memory in the context of contemporary arts. See the complete exhibition at Altered-Books.SIGGRAPH.org.

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INTO THE CITY – PITTSBURGH!

Applications are now being accepted for the latest Into the City destination – Pittsburgh! This career immersion program will take place October 4-6 and promises students a high-impact, hands-on and educational experience. They will receive firsthand exposure to living, working and connecting in the greater Pittsburgh area by meeting Messiah alumni and parents through company site visits, panel presentations and a networking reception.

Organizations represented include: Eat ’N Park Hospitality Group, Coalition for Christian Outreach, Cornerstone Television Network, MARC USA, TrueSense Marketing, 4moms, TrueFit and more. 

Spots are limited and fill up quickly, so please encourage your students from all majors and academic years to apply for this educational opportunity.

**APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, SEPT. 18. Applications and additional information are available on the Into the City website.

An info session will be offered Wednesday, Sept. 9 from noon-1 p.m. in the Eisenhower Board Room.  Students must RSVP to attend through this link. Educators are also welcome!

ITC is sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center, Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and the Development Office. 

PASSPORT SERVICES

On Thursday, Sept. 10, Passport Services will be on campus to process passport applications for all first-year students (as well as others in the Messiah community). Applicants need to bring their photos, documents, completed application and fees to the Eisenhower Commons between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  Applicants should plan to bring the following:

• Proof of citizenship: A certified birth certificate (Not the hospital notification or birth registration certificate. Look for a raised state seal.) Pennsylvania certificates of birth can be obtained from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Harrisburg. The Prothonotary Office can assist out-of-state students in obtaining a certificate of birth.
• Proof of identity: A driver’s license, a previous passport, military ID (The Prothonotary Office reluctantly accepts student identification cards; the post office will not).  If you are out of state, a secondary ID is required.  (Acceptable secondary ID documents are:  school/college ID, work ID, health insurance card, social security card.)
• A copy of your driver’s license: the copy should be made of both the front and back view of your driver’s license.
• A copy of a secondary ID: Non-PA Residents are required to bring a copy of a secondary ID; the copy should be made of both the front and back view of your secondary ID; you can use your college ID.
• Fees: For students 16 years of age or older the total fee is $135 (A $110 check or money order should be made out to U.S. Department of State.  Additionally, you will need $25 in cash or check made out to the Prothonotary’s Office). If you need to have you photos taken, bring $10 cash or check made out to Messiah College.
• Application: Can be downloaded from the Department of State Passport Services web site at: www.messiah.edu/passport DO NOT SIGN YOUR APPLICATION UNTIL YOU ARE REQUESTED TO DO SO.

A photographer will be available to take passport photos; the cost of photos is $10.

Also, students will be able to explore the array of global opportunities available to Messiah students. Representatives from AROMA, Agapé Center, Intercultural Office, Off-Campus Programs, Career and Professional Development Center, and the Collaboratory will have information available in the commons. To start their search, students can check out the following links:

Intercultural Office: Off-Campus Programs

Http://www.messiah.edu/abroad

Agapé Center for Service and Learning

http://www.messiah.edu/info/21015/agap%C3%A9_center

Career and Professional Development Center

http://www.messiah.edu/info/20042/career_center

Collaboratory for Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research

http://www.messiah.edu/info/21317/collaboratory_new

AROMA Missions

http://gomessiah.com/index.aspx?path=aroma&tab=aromamissions

Stop by the Intercultural Office or contact us at intercultural@messiah.edu if you have questions.

JADU TRAINING OFFERED FOR FALL SEMESTER

If you are interested in Jadu CMS website editing training, sessions are now posted on MCSquare under Employee Training > Web or at messiah.edu/training. Please email rfritschi@messiah.edu (Ramona Fritschi) with any questions you may have regarding web training.

CURATOR CLUB ENROLLMENT

Registration is open for Curator Club (grades 3-5) and CC2 (grades 6-8). These programs provide science education on a variety of topics in a fun learning environment. Topics include dirt, mountain animals, bones, creepy crawlies, primates and the laws of science. A flyer is attached. Please visit our website messiah.edu/oakes, email us at curatorsclub@messiah.edu or contact us office at ext. 2659 with any questions.

FREE DONUTS!

You are invited to the Career and Professional Development Center’s Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.   Stop by to meet our staff, learn about our services, enter prize drawings and eat some donuts! The Career and Professional Development Center is located in the Eisenhower Commons, directly across from the Falcon Express.

REQUEST TO SUPPORT CONFERENCE AND EVENT SERVICES

Conference and Event Services office along with Campus Events works hard to meet all the requests of the campus community.  Over the past several years there has been an increase in requests for events during dates and times that either conflict with other institutional events, or because of the size or needs of the event, they cannot be supported.  In an effort to provide the best level of service possible, events and services (requiring the assistance of conference and events services) will be limited on the dates listed below and under the following circumstances.

These dates/events include:

1. Community Day – only events that do not require set up or tech support will be approved until the completion of Community Day activities.
2. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Fall Welcome Week (FWW) – All activities related to COE day and FWW are supported.  Any other requests cannot be supported if they need set up or tech support.
3. Friday and Saturday of Messiah College Christmas (except for wrestling tournament).  Any other requests cannot be supported if they need set up or tech support.
4. Service Day – no activities permitted to be scheduled between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., evening activities only if no set up and tech support is required.
5. Reading Day and Employee Recognition service – No activities permitted between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. except employee recognition service.
6. Friday and Saturday of Commencement – Activities need to be related to Board of Trustee meetings, Nursing Pinning, Baccalaureate and Commencement only.

Thank you for your understanding as we continue to manage staffing and resources.  As always, it is best to plan early for all your events on campus.

MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND MOVIE ON THE GREEN 

Human Resources is once again partnering with the Agapé Center and Student Involvement and Leadership Programs to host an outdoor movie event. Pixar’s “Inside Out” will be showing on a 40-foot-tall screen on Friday, Sept. 18 on the Eisenhower Lawn at 7:30 p.m. Coinciding with Family Weekend, this event is open to all employees and their families as well as students and their families. Bring blankets and chairs (rain location is Brubaker).

All proceeds go to the Central PA Foodbank. Suggested donation is $2/student or $10/family. Concessions will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m.

See link for further details. Please contact Kathy Castonguay, human resources, with questions. 

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For sale:

Messiah College will be offering the silent auction sale of a 2003 Mercury Sable Fleet Vehicle. The car has just over 100,688 miles on it. It was purchased new by the college and all of the maintenance records for service work that has been done to it over the years would be available at the time of purchase. The vehicle will be sold “as is” and “without warranty”. The car can be seen at the Lenhert Building starting on Sept. 4, 2015. The car is available for Messiah Employee bidding only. Any person who tests drives the car must be on the Messiah College Approved Drivers List. If interested, silent sealed written bids with the name and phone number of the bidder can be given to Facility Services at the Lenhert Building starting on Sept. 5, 2015. The sealed bids will be opened on Sept. 11, 2015. The car will be sold to the highest bidder. Bidding starts at $3,000.00. The car is inspected through June 2016. All taxes, registration transfer fees and notary fees will be the cost of the purchaser. Any questions can be directed to Brad Markley at extension 3500.

York natural gas 92% efficient single stage up flow furnace. Model GY9S060B12UP11. 60,000 MBH input – 55,000 MBH output. 1200 CFM 115/1/60 voltage. 2″ flue size. 40″ high X 17.5″ wide X 28.5″ deep. New gas valve, control board, flame sensor and pressure switch. Good for a garage or a home up to 1500 square feet. 9 years old, works well. $200.00 Contact Brad Markley at bmarkley@messiah.edu, or call extension 3500.

Black & Decker 1.7 cu. ft. space saver refrigerator. Good working condition. $40.00 call 717-979-6925 or kgates@messiah.edu

For rent:

Charming Colonial Williamsburg inspired townhome located in Fairfax Village, Harrisburg (Central Dauphin School District) available for rent. This townhome is located in a beautiful wooded setting approximately 15 miles from Messiah College. It provides 3 floor living. First floor has living room, powder room, and laundry/storage area which could also be used as an office. Second floor has kitchen, dining room, and powder room. Third floor has 2 bedrooms with a full jack and jill bathroom. Appliances included are dishwasher, garbage disposal, refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer. The home is total electric including central air. Rent includes trash, sewer, lawn service, snow removal, homeowners’ fee and two reserved parking spots. Tenant is responsible for electric, water (United Water), cable, phone and internet service. Rent is $1,050.00/month. One month rent and $1,050.00 security deposit are required at lease signing. Available Oct. 1, 2015.  Contact Su Deitch, sdeitch@messiah.edu or x7085.

Free:

Free office supplies available. Various colors of 8 x 11 hanging folders and tabs, pens, pencils, office in/out trays, paper clips, binder clips, heavy duty staples and much more! Come to Hoffman Lobby to take a look!

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

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Make Plans to Attend the Movie on the Green 

Human Resources is once again partnering with the Agapé Center and Student Involvement and Leadership Programs to host an outdoor movie event. Pixar’s Inside Out will be showing on a 40’ tall screen on Friday, Sept. 18 on Eisenhower Lawn at 7:30 p.m. Coinciding with Family Weekend, this event is open to all employees and their families as well as students and their families. More information will follow in next week’s Intercom. Mark your calendar!

After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions—joy, fear, anger, disgust and sadness—conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.

Lenovo “Tiny” computers in Classrooms

Throughout the summer, ITS has upgraded all the teacher stations with brand new Lenovo PCs. These PCs are very compact and fast compared to what we previously had in classrooms. Since they are so much smaller, we have actually been receiving calls that they cannot be located, so we wanted to share these pictures, located in this blog article (http://blogs.messiah.edu/its/archives/6255) and some additional information regarding these new PCs.

The new PCs are located in the same spot where the old computers were in classrooms. However, due to their size, we have found that they are sometimes missed or assumed to be some equipment other than a computer.

They have two USB ports in the front for easy access if you need to use a USB drive. If you find the need to reboot the PC, make sure you remove any USB drives as this will prevent the PC from rebooting properly. The connection for the audio is also in the front, so you will note that an audio cable will be plugged in there as well. Please do not disconnect it as this will stop sound from playing through the speakers in the room.

Lastly, these new computers do NOT have a DVD drive. Therefore, if you need to use a DVD drive for any reason in class and do not have a laptop that has one, you will need to contact HelpDesk or via the Loaner Equipment Form to borrow one.

We hope you will find these new PCs a vast improvement over what was previously available in our classrooms. However, if you do have your own laptop, we do highly recommend that you bring and use that in class as it will always be the fastest, most reliable way to get your classes running on time and smoothly.

If you have any questions\concerns, please contact the Help Desk at ext. 4444 or by e-mailing helpdesk@messiah.edu. 

Mentor a First Generation, First-Year Student

Following the campus-wide viewing of the documentary film, “First Generation,” we received positive feedback from faculty and staff noting that the film did much to raise their awareness of the barriers these students face. For many of these students, the landscape of the college campus with its rules, policies, deadlines and expectations can be intimidating. To help our First Gens successfully navigate their first year of college, we invite YOU to “adopt” a student to mentor. We are looking to recruit faculty and staff to match with each of our entering first generation, first-year students. This commitment will require a couple of hours of your time each month. Taking the time to connect with the student over a meal or coffee each month, with perhaps a handwritten note of encouragement now and again, could make a big difference in a young person’s first year of college. If you are interested in participating as a mentor volunteer, please email Laura Julius, administrative assistant to the registrar/coordinator of student retention ljulius@messiah.edu. 

Clothes Dryer Fires

Doing laundry is most likely part of your everyday routine. But did you know how important taking care of your clothes dryer is to the safety of your home? The National Fire Protection Association offers these few simple safety tips to help prevent a clothes dryer fire. Click on the link and take the time to read tips that could save you and your family from the tragedy of a house fire. 

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For Sale:

Home for sale. The quaint community of Morningside homeowners has a beautiful location, ideal distance to Messiah Collage, minutes from the highway with sounds of the creek just out back. New heat pump and “smart” hot water heater.  Enjoy sitting on the deck overlooking this lovely back yard. This townhouse offers 3 bedrooms,  2 1/2 baths, and so much more!Family room, dining room connected with kitchen, island, new sliding glass door leading to deck. Master suite: walk-in closet, carpeting, full bath and cable ready; Bedrooms 2 and 3: closets, carpeting and full bathroom. Walk-out basement. .05 acres; 1375 sq. ft.; Built in 1996; Taxes: $2495; HOA fee $30/month; 309 sq. ft. in the basement; central air. For details please contact jmatlak@messiah.edu.

Baby items: Winnie the Pooh crib-$200, Winnie the Pooh changing table-$75 or both for $225. Graco Pack N’ Play (hardly used)-$40, Bounce Bounce Baby Activity seat-$15, vibrating baby seat-$15, Lil Tykes Cozy Coupe police car-$25. All in good condition. Contact Tom at 717-525-4091 or email to trhoads@messiah.edu. Have pictures of everything but crib. 

For Rent:

Townhome to share includes: One bedroom in desired Mayapple golf community in Carlisle. Rental features: furnished queen size bedroom, private full bath, private sitting room, half bath, and use of kitchen, deck and outdoor area. All utilities included plus high speed internet. Street parking. Female, non-smoking, no pets. $450.00/month. Call Laurie at 717-385-6213 to view photos and schedule time to view property. 

Free:

2 Wooden desks in fair condition; one large, one small. E-mail quist@messiah.edu if interested. 

Job Opportunities:

Messiah College has a current opening for the full-time position of dean of the School of Science, Engineering, and Health. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6957.

Job-related questions may be directed to Randy Basinger, provost, at RBasinge@messiah.edu.

Messiah College has a current opening for the full-time position of assistant director of annual giving, phonaton & web marketing. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6932.

Job-related questions may be directed to Beth Clark, director of annual giving, at BClark@messiah.edu. 

The Early Learning Center has a current opening for the temporary, as needed position of substitute teacher (preschool). For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5028.

Job-related questions may be directed to Lilian Schultz, administrative assistant to the Early Learning Center, at LSchultz@messiah.edu.

 The Lord is my strength and my shield my heart trusts in him and I am helped.

Psalm 28:7 

NEWS

The Bridge wins two awards

Messiah’s quarterly alumni magazine, The Bridge, recently received two honors:

2015 University and College Designer’s Association (UCDA) award of excellence

Out of 1,091 entries, The Bridge won one of 143 awards of excellence awarded during the annual UCDA Design Competition. In its 45th year, the competition recognizes the best of design work that promotes educational institutions.

2015 American Inhouse Design award

The Bridge’s Fall 2014 and Winter 2015 issues won a 2015 American Inhouse Design award from Graphic Design USA (GDUSA). A national design competition with more than 6,000 entrants, these awards showcase outstanding work by in-house designers within corporations, publishing houses, non-profits, universities and government agencies.

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Enrollment Management invites you to celebrate Paul Morgan with us. After 34 years, Paul is ready for a change and looking for God’s leading in a new work or volunteer venture. We want to celebrate all the miles, students, phone calls, information sessions, events, meetings, rental cars, motels and gracious hospitality that Paul has managed over the past 34 years. Messiah College has been so fortunate to have Paul all of these years.

Please join us on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 3-5 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel to honor Paul for his dedication and commitment to Messiah College, as well as his friendship to all.

“I have been blessed beyond measure to be part of this community of scholars and believers who have so significantly shaped my professional life, my family and my faith!  I am indebted to each of you for your friendship, testimony of faith, professional collaboration and, not the least of which, your prayers. “  ~Paul Morgan 

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 We are pleased to announce that Joy Fea, who has served as a part-time career coach for the past ten years, will now be coordinating the Internship Program through the CPDC. This position was previously held by Mike Blount, who has transitioned to the role of counselor/program director for education outreach, Men’s Character Development, and 6^th Day Sexuality Programming in the Engle Center. Contact Joy for questions about student internships as well as information on how departmental practica can meet the new Experiential Learning Requirement (ELI). In addition, Abby Book, who has served in a part-time role for the past five years, has stepped into the full-time role of career coach/specialist for student-alumni engagement. Contact Abby for questions about post-graduate career outcomes or programs targeted at utilizing alumni to aid in the career and professional development of students. A complete listing of CPDC staff and contact information is below: 

• Christy Hanson, director
• Mike True, Sr. associate for talent development and marketing (contact person for employer referrals and job opportunities for students and alumni)
• Dwayne Keiffer, assistant director for career coaching and education
• Abby Book, career coach/specialist for student-alumni engagement
• Joy Fea, career coach/internship program coordinator
• Carol Hall, administrative assistant

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The college community is cordially invited to attend a reception for Messiah Art professors Donald Forsythe and Brenton Good celebrating the exhibition of new prints entitled “Constant Bearing” at the Susquehanna Art Museum on Friday, Aug. 21 from 6-9 p.m. The museum is located at 1401 N. 3rd St. in Harrisburg. Visitors will also be able to view the recently installed mural by Professor Daniel Finch and assistants at that time.

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The Master of Arts in Higher Education program is pleased to welcome seven new graduate assistants for academic year 2015-16. Graduate assistantships offer graduate students the opportunity to put the educational theories gained through classroom instruction into professional practice through supervised, real-world experience. Our graduate assistantship program aims to provide an innovative and cost-efficient way to advance departmental and college-wide goals and objectives. Please join us and our collaborating departments in welcoming the following to the Messiah College community: Lauri Blessing, graduate assistant internship coordinator for grad counseling and higher education; Emily Callon, graduate assistant in the Agape Center; Mark Chimel, graduate assistant for academic advising; Zac Hoy, graduate assistant in men’s basketball; Brooke Morley, graduate assistant in field hockey; Abby Reed, graduate assistant in XC/track & field; Caryn Watson, graduate assistant in student retention.

They join 10 returning graduate assistants, who will complete their degree program and GA positions this year: Jake Sprengle, graduate assistant in baseball; William Johnson, graduate assistant in men’s lacrosse; Gus Mohlhenrich and Matthew Fenton, graduate assistants in athletics communication; Katherine Athens, graduate assistant in women’s lacrosse; Rico Plummer, graduate assistant in wrestling; Brittany Salloum, graduate assistant in volleyball; Aimee Jordan, graduate assistant in career center; Crystal Lantz, graduate assistant in Intercultural office; Kirstin Lutz, graduate assistant in Student Involvement and Leadership.

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WELCOME WEEK 2015

Be Planted is this year’s theme for Welcome Week 2015. Messiah College is excited to welcome our incoming first-year and transfer students as they begin their orientation on Thursday, Aug. 27. You can visit www.messiah.edu/welcomeweek to see the full five-day orientation agenda that they will follow. Every employee will receive a handout via campus mail early next week that you can carry with you and use as a reference tool if you will be on campus on Aug. 27. You may encounter new students and their families that have questions about where they need to be, who they need to contact, etc. This is a very handy guide. Any questions about the activities on Aug. 27 can be directed to the office of Student Involvement and Leadership Programs, ext. 5240 or silp@messiah.edu.

SCHOOLS ARE BACK IN SESSION

Schools will soon be back in session across the state and that means school buses will be on the roads and children will be walking along the streets. Keep these safety tips in mind as you are driving:

• Always follow the speed limits and slow down in school zones and near bus stops.
• Stay alert for children getting on and off buses, and walking to and from bus stops and schools.
• Be familiar with Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law and comply with it:
  • Motorists must stop at least 10 feet away from school buses that have their red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
  • Motorists must stop when they are behind a bus, meeting the bus or approaching an intersection where a bus is stopped.
  • Motorists following or traveling alongside a school bus must also stop until the red lights have stopped flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and all children have reached safety.
  • If physical barriers such as grassy medians, guide rails or concrete median barriers separate oncoming traffic from the bus, motorists in the opposing lanes may proceed without stopping. This is the only time a motorist does not have to stop for a stopped school bus.
  • Do not proceed until all the children have reached a place of safety.

The penalties if convicted of violating Pennsylvania´s School Bus Stopping Law include:

• $250 fine
• Five points on your driving record
• 60-day license suspension
• A lifetime of regret if a child is injured!

SGA OPEN HOUSE

If you would like to learn more about the Student Government Association or are interested in connecting with students this year on a particular issue, you are invited to attend an SGA Open House for employees today, Thursday, Aug. 20, from 2-4 p.m. in the SGA Office (Larsen 202). SGA’s student body president, Jonathan Fuller, and vice president, Elyse Anderson, want to connect with you and learn how to better represent students in your particular area of campus and better represent your department to students. They’d like the chance to meet and get to know you! Feel free to stop by, introduce yourself, and grab some snacks at any time between 2-4 p.m. 

MESSIAH COLLEGE BUSINESS ALUMNI NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Messiah College Business Alumni Networking Breakfast

Topic: Impact Investing – Doing Well by Doing Good

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015

Location: Eden Resort and Suites (222 Eden Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601)

Itinerary:

7– 7:30 a.m. | Registration and networking

7:309 a.m. | Event Speaker

9 a.m. | Event concludes, but guests are encouraged to stay and network

Format: Keynote speaker with time for networking

Speaker: Alex Hartzler, managing partner and founder of WCI Partners, LP

Sponsor: MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates)

Event Cost: $15

This event is open to EVERYONE!

You do not have to be a Messiah alumnus. Attendance at previous events is NOT a prerequisite.  REGISTER NOW! at http://attend.com/MCBAIMPACT 

Mentor A First Generation, First-Year Student

Following the campus-wide viewing of the documentary film, “First Generation,” we received positive feedback from faculty and staff noting that the film did much to raise their awareness of the barriers these students face. For many of these students, the landscape of the college campus with its rules, policies, deadlines and expectations can be intimidating. To help our First Gens successfully navigate their first year of college, we invite YOU to “adopt” a student to mentor. We are looking to recruit faculty and staff to match with each of our entering first generation, first-year students. This commitment will require a couple of hours of your time each month.  Taking the time to connect with the student over a meal or coffee each month, with perhaps a handwritten note of encouragement now and again, could make a big difference in a young person’s first year of college. If you are interested in participating as a mentor volunteer, please email Laura Julius, administrative assistant to the registrar/coordinator of student retention at ljulius@messiah.edu. 

COPIER TRAINING SESSIONS

On Aug. 28, Higher Information Group will be on campus to offer four copier training sessions. They will be covering printing, scanning and copying features of both Lexmark and Toshiba copiers. Please sign up for your training in advance by sending an email to Bill Althoff at balthoff@messiah.edu and note your preferred session time(s). Sessions will run for about 45 minutes. 10 a.m., Boyer 2nd floor alcove, Lexmark copier training 11 a.m., Boyer 3rd floor alcove, Toshiba copier training 1 p.m., Boyer 2nd floor alcove, Lexmark copier training 2 p.m., Boyer 3rd floor alcove, Toshiba copier training

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

^{Jeremiah 29:11}

NEWS 

Announcement from the Office of the Provost

Congratulations to Carolyn L. Kreamer, professor of nursing, and Anita N. Voelker, professor of education, who have been awarded emeritus status.

I am pleased to announce the following new faculty members for fall 2015, attached.

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The Office of Admissions is pleased to welcome four new members to the enrollment team. Tiffany Burrows’15, Julia Dematatis ’14, Alex Peffer ’15 and Brian Stockard ’13 & ’15.

Tiffany Burrows will serve as the admissions counselor for Western Pennsylvania. Tiffany was a German major at Messiah College and served as a member of the Messiah College Ambassadors, was captain of the Track and Field team, in the Gospel Choir and in the Martin’s Multicultural Scholars Program.

Alex Peffer will serve as admissions counselor for Berks, Chester, Montgomery and York counties. Alex was on Resident Life staff for three years, led the worship team for Salt ‘n Light and graduated with a degree in Christian Ministries.

Brian Stockard will serve as senior admissions counselor for New Jersey, Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland and act as liaison for the School of the Arts. Brian recently completed his Master’s Degree in Higher Education from Messiah College. He most recently served as an admissions advisor at Central Penn College.

Julia Dematatis will serve as international admissions counselor for students living around the world – both international students and US citizens/permanent residents abroad. Julia worked in the Admissions office as a student and graduated with a degree in Psychology. She spent last year in Harrisburg with the Episcopal Service Corps.

We are so thankful they chose to serve their alma mater and be a part of our community!

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We are excited to welcome Hope Newcomer as our new assistant director of International Student Programs in the Intercultural Office. Hope is a graduate of Messiah College, first with a B.A. in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology and more recently with a Master’s in Education, TESOL. She has taught adults English as a Second Language in a number of contexts over the past six years, primarily in the UK and the United States, but also for short lengths of time in China, Thailand, Mozambique and Brazil. Hope grew up in Zimbabwe and moved to the United States during high school. She has just reached the point where she has spent as much time living inside the United State’s borders as she has internationally. We are excited to welcome her to the Intercultural Office team!

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Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch recently had an article titled “Calvin Klein’s new sexting ads are not only unethical, they may not even be effective” published in The Conversation.

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­­­­­On Thursday, August 6, Carole Hutchison completed a month long, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) training course. The classes Carole took were offered to her as an employee of Messiah College Press because the Press is an FSC Certificate Holder. The FSC is an international organization that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forests. Carole’s training was based on requirements for use of the FSC and Rainforest Alliance trademarks. When FSC is requested at the time a print or copy order is placed, these logos can be proudly displayed on the printed items. This will show everyone that the piece was produced on environmentally sound material and will encourage others to do the same. Please join us in congratulating Carole for her hard work in completing this important training. 

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Vaccinations

Do you know what vaccinations your child should have? Do you know what vaccinations are recommended for you? Do you know who should and who should not receive specific vaccinations? Information on vaccines can be found on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. For some quick references, here are CDC publications for specific ages: Birth to 6 years of age; 7 to 18 years of age; 19 and older; and school immunization requirements for Pennsylvania.

In addition, potential for exposure and employment responsibilities may impact the vaccinations recommended for adults. Always consult with your physician for vaccination schedules and requirements specific for you and your family members. Be sure your physician or health care professional knows your potential for exposure to help insure you are receiving the vaccinations that are appropriate for you. Health insurances may cover the cost of all or many of these vaccines

Radiation Safety Program

A new section has been added to the Messiah College Safety Manual. Section 24, Radiation Safety Program, documents the safety practices and compliance policies in place for radiation sources used on campus. It is important if you work with any radiation producing equipment that you read this section. If you are contemplating the introduction of any new radiation producing equipment or radiation sources to campus, you must first contact the campus Radiation Safety Officer (Steven Funck).

Early Arrivals

If you plan to sponsor students for early arrival, please complete the online early arrival request form or if you have a large group of students, please contact housing@messiah.edu for a spreadsheet to fill out and return ASAP  (requests were due by Friday, July 31). The earliest students may return this year is Monday, Aug. 17, but we ask that you bring your students back as late as possible. Please note that the meal plan for returning students will not be active until Thursday, Aug. 27 at lunch. If you need meal cards for the students you are bringing back early, please make these arrangements through the Falcon Exchange.

There is no charge for students to stay on campus. However, any additions or changes received between -Aug. 3- 16 will be charged $10/person and between Aug. 17–30 will be charged $25/person.

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Employment Opportunities:

Messiah College invites applications for a full-time director of the new graduate program in physical therapy. This director will be responsible for developing and implementing the new graduate level physical therapy program, including curriculum development, facility renovation, equipment acquisition, teaching and faculty and staff hiring.

For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6916

Job-related questions may be directed to Rob Pepper, interim assistant provost for graduate and nontraditional programs, at RPepper@messiah.edu.

For rent:

A beautiful place to stay for a new faculty or staff member and your spouse, until you figure out what you want to do next. My home is 25 minutes from Messiah, west and then south, very quiet and in the woods (decks and all that–retreat-ish). You would have the upstairs (bathroom, living room, 2 bedrooms) and then share the kitchen and living room downstairs with me. I am faculty with the English Department. Call me at 717-259-1190 or 717-515-4166 or email hwalker@messiah.edu. 

For sale:

Scooter for sale, $1550-  The 2006 -250 cc Kymco Xciting. 16,189 miles two new tires. Runs great lots of fun; inspected. Contact George Blackburn at 717-766-2511, ext. 7322 or gblackbu@messiah.edu.

Several baby items: Winnie the Pooh crib-$200, Winnie the Pooh changing table-$75 or both for $225. Graco Pack N’ Play (hardly used)-$40, Bounce Bounce Baby Activity seat-$15, vibrating baby seat-$15, Lil Tykes Cozy Coupe police car-$25. All in good condition. Contact Tom at 717-525-4091 or email to trhoads@messiah.edu. Have pictures of everything but crib.

Black patent leather marching band shoes (Dinkles), size 8 and 10 for boys or size 10 and 12 for girls. Excellent condition. $10/pair. Tama Swingstar nine-piece drum set—Five drums, two cymbals, top hat, throne, drum sticks and holder, and music stand – $525. Contact baumen@messiah.edu

Used baby items: ALL come from a clean, pet-free, non-smoking household and are gently used and in good condition, unless otherwise noted.

1. Fisher-Price brand Rainforest theme Jumperoo. $45 OBO
2. Fisher-Price brand Luv U Zoo theme Jumperoo. $45 OBO
3. Double Snap-N-Go Universal Infant Car Seat Carrier by Baby Trend. This allows you to turn up to two infant car seats into an easy to use stroller without removing the child. It fits most major brand car seats. $45 OBO
4. Safety 1st brand Sounds ‘n Lights Surfin Safari style Activity Walker with green fabric. $30 OBO
5. New/never used Boppy brand contoured pregnancy wedge pillow. $10 OBO
6. Baby Bjorn brand infant child baby carrier (gray/silver mesh material) in great condition. Baby can sit facing forward or backward. Adjustable to three (3) different sizes as baby grows. For use with babies from 8-25 lbs. $35 OBO
7. Safety 1st brand Sounds ‘n Lights Surfin Safari style Activity Walker with blue fabric. $30 OBO
8. Ingenuity Automatic Bouncer by Bright Starts in the Shiloh pattern. $30 OBO

If you are interested in more information, pictures or to purchase, please contact Maria Sweeney-Rippon at mrippon@messiah.edu or ext. 5066.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Holocaust Awareness

Jewish Family Service of Great Harrisburg is sponsoring an event to promote Holocaust awareness through film and song.

The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

Exodus 15:2

NEWS

Two Messiah faculty members recently participated in the Keystone Digital Humanities conference at the University of Pennsylvania. Fabrizio Cilento, assistant professor of communication, presented on Cinemablography, a website that showcases student projects, analysis, and commentary on film. David Pettegrew, associate professor of history, and Albert Sarvis (assistant professor of geospatial technologies, Harrisburg University) showcased the Digital Harrisburg Project and its interactive map of the population of Harrisburg in 1900.

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Messiah College Press has received notification that its Forest Stewardship Council® Chain-of-Custody Certification has been renewed for the next twelve months. The renewal was awarded after the organization passed an extensive audit by Printers Green Resource LLC in which the auditor reviewed and verified all the organization’s FSC internal chain-of-custody procedures and documentation for accuracy and compliance. Messiah College Press is a member of the InGreen FSC Group which is certified by the Rainforest Alliance.

The Forest Stewardship Council is an international organization that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forests. Because of its Ten Principles and fifty-six strict criteria for operating a forest and addressing the concerns of all those affected by the forest, they are widely accepted as the “Gold Standard” of forest certification programs.

As an FSC certified printer, College Press can add the FSC mark to any qualifying job to show that the piece was produced on responsibly sourced paper. If desired, the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal can be added to the FSC trade marks.

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Kristopher J. Cravey, Ph.D., assistant professor of business, (graduate-level), was invited to present and serve as a panelist for the Research Team Leader Forum at the recent Construction Industry Institute’s Annual Conference in Boston. The Construction Industry Institute, based at The University of Texas at Austin, is a consortium of more than 130 leading owner, engineering-contractor, and supplier firms from both the public and private arenas.  Dr. Cravey, along with a panel of industry experts, presented best practices on effective research approaches and leading research teams to newly appointed research team chairs.

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Copy Training Sessions Available

On August 28, Higher Information Group will be on campus to offer four copier training sessions. They will be covering printing, scanning and copying features of both Lexmark and Toshiba copiers.

Please sign up for your training in advance by sending an email to Bill Althoff at balthoff@messiah.edu and note your preferred session times. Sessions will run for about 45 minutes.

• 10 a.m.    Boyer 2^nd floor alcove    Lexmark copier training
• 11 a.m.    Boyer 3^rd floor alcove    Toshiba copier training
• 1 p.m.      Boyer 2^nd floor alcove    Lexmark copier training
• 2 p.m      Boyer 3^rd floor alcove    Toshiba copier training

Early Arrivals

If you plan to sponsor students for early arrival, please complete the online early arrival request form or if you have a large group of students, please contact housing@messiah.edu for a spreadsheet to fill out and return ASAP  (requests were due by Friday, July 31). The earliest students may return this year is Monday, August 17, but we ask that you bring your students back as late as possible. Please note that the meal plan for returning students will not be active until Thursday, August 27 at lunch. If you need meal cards for the students you are bringing back early, please make these arrangements through the Falcon Exchange.

There is no charge for students to stay on campus. However, any additions or changes received between, Aug. 3–Aug. 16 will be charged $10/person and between Aug. 17–30 will be charged $25/person.

Tox Town

The U.S. National Library of Medicine has an online program that explains environmental health concerns and toxic chemicals where you live, work and play. The format includes a user-friendly map for areas such as cities, towns, farms, ports, the U.S. Southwest and U.S. Border Regions and provides information for hazardous chemicals commonly found in these locations. In addition, there are links to information on various disaster emergencies and other home safety issues. Check out this user friendly website (http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/index.php) with your child for a unique learning experience

Financial Operations: Student Financial Services and Falcon Exchange Update 

After more than 12 years of committed service to students and colleagues, Marilyn Donelson retired as director of student financial services/bursar on June 30. In addition to overseeing the Student Financial Services and Falcon Exchange office operations, among Marilyn’s many accomplishments was the creation of a student-focused service delivery model.  In continuation of this model, the director of student financial services/bursar position was redefined into two components.  We were fortunate to have two strong service-oriented team members—Cathy Poiesz and Lora Harper—to promote into these redefined roles.  I look forward to working directly with both Cathy Poiesz and Lora Harper and feel this new structure will allow us to further focus and enhance our support to students and campus colleagues.

A summary of service areas for each position is below:

• Cathy Poiesz – director of student financial services:   In this new role, Cathy will manage and oversee the Student Financial Services office, including the billing, monitoring of student receivables, and payment outreach for enrolled graduate and undergraduate students. Additionally, Cathy will develop and implement practices to counsel enrolled students on student account and financial matters as well as coordinate student financial services with other campus departments.
• Lora Harper – manager of financial services:  Lora Harper will be responsible for the recordkeeping and deposit of payments to Messiah College, including the reconciliation of the College’s student and other accounts receivable, the billing and collection of non-student revenues, as well as supporting eCommerce efforts. Lora is also responsible for managing the daily activities and related internal control processes of the Falcon Exchange which includes cashiering and deposit services, ID card and student parking administration.

Although the Falcon Exchange will be separate and distinct from the Student Financial Services department, the offices will continue to work closely together as part of the ACCESS model of student service.  To learn more about the ACCESS model which is designed to assist students in overcoming financial challenges, please see the attached. 

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For rent:

Charming Colonial Williamsburg inspired townhome located in Fairfax Village North, Linglestown (Lower Paxton Township-Central Dauphin School District) for rent. This 1300 sq ft townhome is located in a lovely setting off Patton Road. First floor includes an eat-in kitchen, combined dining/living room, a powder room and private deck. Second floor includes 2 bedrooms (master bedroom has a powder room) and a full bathroom. There are window blinds throughout the house and it has a partially finished basement. Appliances included are dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer. The home is total electric including central air. Rent includes trash, sewer, lawn service, snow removal, 2 reserved parking spots and home owner’s association fee. Tenant is responsible for electric, water (United Water), cable, phone and internet service. Rent is $1050/month. One month rent and $1050 security deposit are required at lease signing. Available October 1 (possibly sooner). Pets allowed on a case by case basis with a $25/month pet fee.  Please contact Su Deitch, 648-7573 or x7085.

Wanted:

We are seeking a nanny for our 1-year old son, to begin in September and continue at least through the end of the academic school year, with possible availability next year as well. Hours can be flexible but will mostly cover mornings Monday – Friday (8-12 or 9-1). The nanny will watch our son in our Camp Hill home. Some experience in early childhood education required, payment arrangements based on experience and education. Contact Fabrizio and Vanessa Cilento at vcilento@messiah.edu if interested. 

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Grantham Yard Sale

The Grantham Community Association is sponsoring a community yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 8, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., in the village of Grantham.  Look for sale locations particularly along Grantham Road and High Street.  Antique twin spool bed, Hunter/Douglas vertical door blind, jewelry, sports tubes for tubing on the Yellow Breeches or sledding on Cemetery Hill, stained glass kit, large iron wheels, lamps, dishes and glassware are among the treasures.

That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved

Roman 10:9 

NEWS

“Following performances in July as Frère Laurent in Gounod’s famous opera Romeo et Juliette, Assistant Professor of Music Damian Savarino was hailed by the Washington Life Magazine as singing with a ‘warm tone that brought both a reverent, yet ominous presence to the ill-fated nuptials of the star-crossed lovers.’ For the entire article, read here:  http://www.washingtonlife.com/2015/07/28/perfect-pitch-its-a-love-story/

Congratulations to facility maintenance staff Ryan Smith and Jeremy Soltis. Both passed the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) EPA Certification Exam and are now licensed “Universal HVAC Technicians.”  The process to earn this certification/license is complex and requires experience in the HVAC trade, as well as the ability to study for and pass an exam. Holding this license certifies them as a “Universal Technician” as recognized by 40CFR Part 82, Subpart F.

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Early Arrivals

If you plan to sponsor students for early arrival, please complete the online early arrival request form or if you have a large group of students, please contact housing@messiah.edu for a spreadsheet to fill out and return by Friday, July 31. The earliest students may return this year is Monday, Aug. 17, but we ask that you bring your students back as late as possible. Please note that the meal plan for returning students will not be active until Thursday, Aug. 27 at lunch. If you need meal cards for the students you are bringing back early, please make these arrangements through the Falcon Exchange.

There is no charge for students to stay on campus. However, any additions or changes received between Monday, Aug. 3-16 will be charged $10/person and between Aug. 17–30 will be charged $25/person.

Please extend a warm welcome to Tim Knapp 

Please welcome Tim Knapp, Messiah’s newest instructional designer in Learning Technology Services. Tim’s education and experience will serve him well in his new role. He has a B.A. in history and secondary education from the University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown, and taught in the Southwestern School District for two years. He has a M.S. in classroom technology from Wilkes University, and worked as a Call Center training specialist for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) for three years. Tim is a Mechanicsburg High School graduate who enjoys basketball. You will find Tim on the first floor of Hoffman, directly across the hall from the Innovation Zone. Feel free to stop in and say hello!

Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac

While this time of year tempts us to spend time outside in nature (hiking, walking, camping, fishing, gardening, etc.), there are some disadvantages to outdoor play. One of them is the painful rash that can develop from exposure to poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac, all prevalent in this area of the country. Read this bulletin to learn more about these plants that can make your summer fun a not-so-fun experience.

Summer Movie Break for Employees

Human Resources and Compliance is hosting a summer movie break for regular and part-time employees (other summer programming is provided for student employees) as a thank you for your service. Please join us!

What: McFarland, USA

Plot: Inspired by the 1987 true story, “McFarland, USA” follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school.

For more information on the movie, see the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-VAOlHGE6Q

When: Tuesday, Aug. 4

Times: 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m., 8-10 p.m.

Where: Parmer Cinema

Tickets are FREE but required to ensure adequate seating; they are available at the Ticket Office.

If you have questions on this event, please contact Kathy Castonguay, human resources and compliance, at kcastong@messiah.edu or ext. 7086.

CAPITAL BLUE CROSS SUMMARY OF BENEFITS AND COVERAGE (SBC) FOR MESSIAH COLLEGE MEDICAL PLANS

As part of the health care reform law, the government established a new health plan information document called the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC). The SBC will help you understand the Messiah College medical plan options. It provides an overview in a standard format and is written in easy-to-understand language.

The Summary of Benefits and Coverage includes three parts:

• Benefits and coverage information
• Coverage examples
• Directions for access to a Uniform Glossary

Benefits and Coverage Information

This section includes a chart that lists the main features of your medical plan. It answers fundamental questions about the coverage levels of the plan options. It also provides specific information about coverage for different services, such as office visits, prescription drugs and emergency room services.

Coverage Examples

The SBC explains how to access or request a glossary with definitions for common health insurance and medical terms, such as copayment and deductible. There may be differences between terms found in the Uniform Glossary and those in our health plan document.

Attached are the Summary of Benefits and Coverage for the three Messiah College medical plans.

• Care Connect Plan
• PPO 1250 Plan
• High Deductible/HSA Plan

Questions:  Call Capital Blue Cross Member Services at 1-800-962-2242 or go to www.capbluecross.com. 

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 FOR SALE:

Two twin size Ovation memory foam mattresses with remote control adjustable bed base. Mattresses can be used as one queen size bed. Very good condition, barely used. One mattress never used. Three years old, paid $3500, asking $1000. Mattresses can be sold separately. Call 717-575-5315.

York natural gas 92% efficient single stage up flow furnace. Model GY9S060B12UP11. 60,000 MBH input – 55,000 MBH output. 1200 CFM 115/1/60 voltage. 2″ flue size. 40″ high X 17.5″ wide X 28.5″ deep. New gas valve, control board, flame sensor, and pressure switch. Good for a garage or a home up to 1500 square feet. 9 years old, works well. $200 Contact Brad Markley at bmarkley@messiah.edu or ext. 3500.

Home Gym System (Parabody 220) – sleek design, fits conveniently into a 6′ x 4′ space, offers a variety of effective total body workouts. The gym offers two unique seated rowing exercises as well – using an overhand or underhand grip – they comfortably add rear deltoid, upper and lower back movements for ideal muscular balance with the chest exercises. An ankle strap adds hip abduction, adduction and extension exercises. Asking $275or best offer – contact Susan ext. 6780 or 717-350-5039.

Several baby items: Winnie the Pooh crib-$200, Winnie the Pooh changing table-$75 or both for $225. Graco Pack N’ Play (hardly used)-$40, Bounce Bounce Baby activity seat-$15, vibrating baby seat-$15, Lil Tykes Cozy Coupe police car-$25. All in good condition. Contact Tom at 717-525-4091 or email to trhoads@messiah.edu. Have pictures of everything but crib.

FREE:

Slightly used, dozens of letter-sized file folders and hanging folders and a selection of three-ring binders of various sizes and colors. First come, first serve outside the second floor reception desk in Larsen Student Union.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS:

Love to golf? Come out and join the fun at the East Berlin Park and Recreation 6^th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 11 at Briarwood East Golf Course in York. Proceeds will help to surface walking trails at the East Berlin Park. For more information, contact Raeann Hamon (ext. 2850) or Darlene McArthur (717-259-9224).