Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be.

Job 8:7

NEWS

COMMENCEMENT SCHEDULE AND PARKING FOR EMPLOYEES 

Commencement schedule and details

The Commencement Committee is pleased to announce the 2015 Commencement weekend schedule of events for Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, 2015 on the Commencement website at www.messiah.edu/commencement, including helpful details on Baccalaureate, reception plans, event tickets, and inclement weather plans. Members of the Community of Educators should have already received information from the Provost’s Office regarding their participation in Commencement weekend. Faculty, staff and administrators who are participating in the Commencement ceremony itself should have already received a memo regarding their role in the ceremony from the President’s Office.

If you have any questions regarding Commencement, please contact Carla Gross, co-chair of the Commencement Committee, at ext. 6940 or cgross@messiah.edu. Thank you to all campus employees who have been planning and working for the past several months to make Commencement a wonderful experience for graduates and their families.

Baccalaureate service/reception parking

Prior to the Baccalaureate service and reception, traffic personnel will direct guests to designated parking areas on campus. College employees do not receive reserved parking for Baccalaureate. Please note that Baccalaureate is a ticketed event; see the Commencement web site for details. The Department of Safety asks that all guests walk from where traffic control personnel direct you to park. Shuttle service will not be provided Friday evening. To avoid safety hazards, please do not stop in the middle of the roadway to drop off your party. If you have questions regarding parking or drop-off locations for guests with a disability, please contact Parking Officer Liz Williams at ext. 3984.

Graduate programs reception parking

Graduate programs faculty attending the reception for master’s program graduates on Friday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel, are requested to enter by the campus’ South Entrance (Creekside Drive) and park in Lot XX behind Hostetter Chapel and Boyer Hall. No parking pass is required.

Commencement day parking

For Commencement day, members of the Community of Educators and other employees who are marching in the processional or participating in the Commencement ceremony will receive a reserved parking pass via campus mail. Employees MUST show their parking pass to traffic control personnel upon entering campus in order to be directed to their designated reserved parking areas. All other employees who will be working the Commencement ceremony should ask their supervisor where their designated parking area will be that day. A shuttle service will transport all other guests between their parking areas and the athletic complex both before and after the Commencement ceremony. Read additional details on guest and disability parking.

Due to the significantly increased volume of traffic on campus for Commencement, the Department of Safety strong encourages all employees to arrive on campus early (no later than 8-8:15 a.m.) in order to alleviate being stuck in traffic and to help ensure they are directed to their reserved parking areas on campus.

Any questions regarding parking for Commencement weekend may be directed to Parking Officer Liz Williams at ext. 3984.

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Associate Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch recently contributed to an article titled “Beware of Companies That Win When You Lose,” published in U.S. News & World Report.  Author Geoff Williams quotes Hagenbuch several times in the piece:

http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2015/05/07/beware-of-companies-that-win-when-you-lose

Dr. Julie Gomboc-Turyan, assistant director of grad and nontraditional curriculum, and Dr. Janet Blood, associate professor of fashion merchandising at IUP, presented a workshop on “Instructional Strategies in Color for Fashion and Interior Design” at the Pennsylvania Association of Family and Consumer Sciences conference in Pocono Manor on May 2, 2015. 

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2015 PERFORMANCE AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

The following employees received performance awards at last week’s Recognition Reception.

The Pride in Performance Award is given to individuals in recognition of exceptionally consistent, superior performance. This year’s recipients are:

• Laurie Branter, administrative assistant to the vice president for enrollment management
• Aaron Faro, athletics recruitment coordinator; assistant coach, men’s soccer; director of AROMA
• Percell Green, executive chef
• Amy Slody, director of disability services
• Brian Smith, campus events worker II
• Kevin Villegas, director of international student programs

The President’s Award is for notable employee action or accomplishment that is well beyond the scope of the employee’s regular day-to-day activities and assignments. This award went to:

•  Kris Hardy, director of web communications
• Heather Keefer, assistant director of admissions for the visit experience

The Team Falcon Award is a means for the College to recognize a group or team that collaborated successfully on a significant project or initiative that advanced departmental or college-wide goals. The recipients are the members of Student Financial Services:

Marilyn Donelson                                               Lora Harper

Carol Good                                                        Heather Ingram

Steve Gross                                                      Cathy Poiesz

Nance Gubb                                                      Elliott Sternbergh

Please join us in congratulating these employees on their significant contributions to the College!

IMPORTANT REMINDER TO FACULITY

Learning Technology Services would like to remind the faculty that it’s not too early to begin planning ahead. The Fall Semester 2015 work submission deadlines have been set. Please coordinate your needs for your courses with the deadline dates listed on this attached document. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Diane Hunsinger, copyright & educational support specialist, at ext. 3895. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

ACCOUNT PAYABLE REMINDER

FY16 (July 1 or after) invoices may be submitted for payment now as a prepaid FY16 invoice. Mark your invoices in the upper right corner as FY16 and submit as instructed to either purchasing or accounts payable for processing. Note: Employee/Student Travel Reimbursements for FY16 (July 1 or after) will not be processed until the travel has been completed, due to possible cancelled travel. The accounts payable office will not issue checks the first week of July due to the new fiscal year budget rollover. If you have an invoice that is due prior to July 9, 2015 (first check run of FY16), please submit no later than June 22, 2015. More information will be available soon, regarding final dates to enter purchase requisitions in Banner/ One Source, FY16 Visa payment, etc. If you have questions concerning FY16 invoices, please contact accounts payable by email or ext. 2910.

RESULTS OF GIVE ’EM A BREAK CAMPAIGN

Thank you to all who gave to our Give ‘em a Break campaign. Because of the generosity of our community, every student is receiving a finals break! They received their Kit Kat Bar, Falcon Dollars, and note from a donor, and it was a hit! Thank you for helping us support our students as they finish their semester well.

SUMMER FLEX-TIME PROGRAM 2015

For information on the summer flex-time program for 2015 and summer business casual, please see the attachment.

SAFETY RECALLS

Did you know that there have been safety recalls recently for baby furniture, including cribs, due to the presence of lead paint? Power reclining furniture due to fire hazard? IKEA crib mattresses due to risk of entrapment? TORO mowers due to injury hazard? Shark vacuums due to shock hazard? Hair-dryers due to electrocution hazard? Homelite electric blower vacuums due to fire and burn hazard? To get details on these and many more safety recalls, check out the Consumer Product Safety Commission website at http://www.cpsc.gov/ and select the Recalls tab.

SKIN CANCER – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

EHS Today had an excellent article, “Seeing Spots: What You Need to Know about Skin Cancer” by Sandy Smith. The article had a – examples of skin cancer. Although it can be deadly, most skin cancer is treatable, especially if you catch it early. Monthly self-exams can go a long way in identifying skin cancer for early treatment but you need to know what you’re looking for; so while some of these pictures may be unpleasant, take the time to view them to educate yourself on signs of skin cancer.

And because one of the leading causes of skin cancer is UV exposure from the sun, sun lamps, and tanning beds, in many instances skin cancer is preventable. By limiting your exposure through the use of sun screen, clothing and hats, and eliminating the use of man-made sources you can significantly reduce your risk of developing skin cancer. With spring here, time spent outside working and playing will increase; take the proper precautions to protect yourself from the threat of skin cancer.

SYMPOSIUM TO BE PRESENTED OCTOBER 8, 2015

Please join us for The Ernest L. Boyer Center Symposium “Constructing Hope: Inspired Learning in an Age of Accountability” on October 8, 2015. The Keynote title is “Boyer’s Basic School: A Partnership for HOPE” with Patrick Callaghan, Jr , assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction – South Western City Schools, Grove City, Ohio.

The event will take place from 4- 7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. Registration is required via the website at http://www.messiah.edu/boyer_center. For more information, contact Tina Keul at tkeul@messiah.edu.

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For Sale:

Playground/treehouse slide – Timber-Bilt green turbo tube slide. Available to purchase in either one or two sections. Contact pseibert@messiah.edu or 717-645-8589 for pictures or questions.

Townhouse for Sale – A well-maintained townhome within walking distance of Messiah College at 818 Yorkview Dr. It was built in 1997 and is 1350 square feet. Walk-out basement has an additional 265 square feet of finished area. Two bedrooms; 2.5 baths. New Heat pump (2013), new hot water heater (2012), new deck (2012). All appliances have been replaced except the microwave. Included with the sale are the refrigerator, washer and dryer. HOA is $30 per month which includes trash and lawn mowing. Not yet listed, the asking price is $152,900. Email Shirley Groff (groff@messiah.edu) for contact information.

House for Sale – A large, brick Cape Cod in Mechanicsburg at the corner of Keller and George on 1/3 acre. The main floor has three bedrooms and bath, upstairs is a very large bedroom and bath, the basement has a large finished room and other smaller finished rooms. It will be listed near the beginning of June. Asking price not yet firm, but less than $200,000. For contact information, email Shirley Groff (groff@messiah.edu).

I am absolutely sure that not even death or life can separate us from God’s love. Not even angels or demons, the present or the future, or any powers can do that.

Romans 8:38

NEWS

Seven Family and Consumer Sciences students, Mrs. Sasha Roble (adjunct instructor in HDFS), and Dr. Raeann Hamon (distinguished professor of family science and gerontology) attended the Pennsylvania Family and Consumer Sciences Association Conference in Pocono Manor, May 1-2, 2015. Dr. Hamon and Sarah Ganung (FCSE ’15) also participated in a panel presentation (along with Dr. Sally McCombie–IUP and Mrs. Sandi Graham—Marywood) entitled “The Symbiotic Relationship Between FCS Teachers and Undergrad FCS Programs.”

COMMENCEMENT SCHEDULE AND PARKING FOR EMPLOYEES 

Commencement schedule and details

The Commencement Committee is pleased to announce the 2015 Commencement weekend schedule of events for Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, on the Commencement website at www.messiah.edu/commencement, including helpful details on Baccalaureate, reception plans, event tickets, and inclement weather plans. Members of the Community of Educators should have already received information from the Provost’s Office regarding their participation in Commencement weekend. Faculty, staff and administrators who are participating in the Commencement ceremony itself should have already received a memo regarding their role in the ceremony from the President’s Office.

If you have any questions regarding Commencement, please contact Carla Gross, co-chair of the Commencement Committee, at ext. 6940 or cgross@messiah.edu . Thank you to all campus employees who have been planning and working for the past several months to make Commencement a wonderful experience for graduates and their families.

Baccalaureate service/reception parking

Prior to the Baccalaureate service and reception, traffic personnel will direct guests to designated parking areas on campus. College employees do not receive reserved parking for Baccalaureate. Please note that Baccalaureate is a ticketed event; see the Commencement web site for details. The Department of Safety asks that all guests walk from where traffic control personnel direct you to park. (Shuttle service will not be provided Friday evening.) To avoid safety hazards, please do not stop in the middle of the roadway to drop off your party. If you have questions regarding parking or drop-off locations for guests with a disability, please contact Parking Officer Liz Williams at ext. 3984.

Graduate programs reception parking

Graduate programs faculty attending the reception for master’s program graduates on Friday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel, are requested to enter by the campus’ South Entrance (Creekside Drive) and park in Lot XX behind Hostetter Chapel and Boyer Hall. No parking pass is required.

Commencement day parking

For Commencement day, members of the Community of Educators and other employees who are marching in the processional or participating in the Commencement ceremony will receive a reserved parking pass via campus mail. Employees MUST show their parking pass to traffic control personnel upon entering campus in order to be directed to their designated reserved parking areas. All other employees who will be working the Commencement ceremony should ask their supervisor where their designated parking area will be that day. A shuttle service will transport all other guests between their parking areas and the athletic complex both before and after the Commencement ceremony. Read additional details on guest and disability parking.

Due to the significantly increased volume of traffic on campus for Commencement, the Department of Safety strong encourages all employees to arrive on campus early (no later than 8-8:15 a.m.) in order to alleviate being stuck in traffic and to help ensure they are directed to their reserved parking areas on campus.

Any questions regarding parking for Commencement weekend may be directed to Parking Officer Liz Williams at ext. 3984.

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DINE AT BAKERS TO SUPPORT CLASS OF 15’

Join the Class of 2015 and dine at Baker’s Restaurant anytime on Monday, May 11. Baker’s will be donating 7 percent of all profits that day to the senior class gift. The Class of 2015 is raising funds to gift our campus with a street clock, symbolizing their time at Messiah. Thank you in advance for your support. Please contact The Office of Annual Giving with questions.

IMPORTANT REMINDER TO FACULITY

Learning Technology Services would like to remind the faculty that it’s not too early to begin planning ahead. The Fall Semester 2015 work submission deadlines have been set. Please coordinate your needs for your courses with the deadline dates listed on this attached document. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Diane Hunsinger, copyright & educational support specialist, at ext. 3895. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

NOISE MEASUREMENTS

Under 29 CFR 1910.95, OSHA’s Standard for Occupational Noise, we are required to measure the sound level emissions from noise sources to determine if hearing protection is required (or to prove that it is not needed). If you have any equipment in your area that was added in the past year that produces noise at a significant level* please contact Donna Fink to have a sound level measurement taken. Even if this equipment is similar to equipment already tested for noise in the past, a sound level check must be taken as noise emissions can vary slightly from one machine to another of the same make and model. Measurements must be made “under load” or normal use of the equipment. For example, a power drill may not sound loud when turned on, but when actually drilling into material (under load) it may generate high levels of noise. To contact Donna for these measurements, please call ext. 5038 or email dfink@messiah.edu.

* A significant noise level is one that makes it difficult to hear someone speaking to you at a normal volume (without raising their voice). If in doubt, please contact Donna.

Announcement of Investment Changes

To Plan Participants and Beneficiaries of:

Messiah College Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Investment Change Announcement Explanation 

The plan’s investment committee recently met to review the performance of plan investment choices. If an investment choice does not meet the established minimum standards, the committee reviews other alternatives with similar investment objectives to discuss possible replacement options. This important notice is to inform you that Messiah College Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will be making changes to the plan’s investment options as outlined here. This change is scheduled to go into effect the week of 06/15/2015.

How will this affect me?

During the week of June 15, assets invested in the prior fund(s) will automatically be transferred to the corresponding replacement fund shown above. In addition, all of your directives for investing future contributions in the prior fund(s) will automatically be changed to the corresponding replacement fund.

If there is/are fund(s) in the table above that do not show a prior fund, these funds are new additions to your plan.

Do I need to take action?

No. However, if you want to make changes to your account you can:

• Change your investment directives to ensure that future contributions are invested in the investment option of your choice.
• Transfer any balance in this fund to the investment option of your choice.

These changes can be made using either by:

1. Using Personal Savings Center at standard.com/retirement
2. Calling a customer service representative at 800.858.5420

Who can I contact with questions about these changes?

If you have questions, please contact a customer service representative at 800.858.5420.

Plan sponsors and participants should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment options offered under the retirement plan before investing. The prospectuses for individual mutual funds and each available investment option in the group annuity contain this and other important information. Prospectuses may be obtained by calling 877.805.1127. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investments are subject to market risks and fluctuate in value.

The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries. StanCorp Equities, Inc., member FINRA, distributes group annuity contracts issued by Standard Insurance Company and may provide other brokerage services. Third-party administrative services are provided by Standard Retirement Services, Inc. Investment advisory services are provided by StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., a registered investment advisor. StanCorp Equities, Inc., Standard Insurance Company, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc. are subsidiaries of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. and all are Oregon corporations. 

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Available Positions

The Department of Facility Services has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Facility Maintenance Zone Supervisor/HVAC Technician. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/hr/postings/6308 Job-related questions may be directed to Brad Markley, director of facility services, at BMarkley@messiah.edu.

The Department of Dining Services has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Retail Restaurant Shift Supervisor. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6312 Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at MWirtz@messiah.edu.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.

Jeremiah 29:11

NEWS

The Office of Graduate and Non-Traditional Programs is pleased to welcome Dr. Julie Gomboc-Turyan as the assistant director of graduate and nontraditional curriculum. This newly created position will oversee the curriculum development of our graduate and nontraditional programs. Julie comes to this role after serving for several months as an instructional designer at Messiah College. Prior to working at Messiah, Julie was on the faculty at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) for over eight years and gained valuable experience in curriculum design, program development, accreditation, online education, teaching methodologies, student recruitment and academic advising. Julie has a PhD from IUP in communications media and instructional technology (2012) with coursework in teaching in higher education, social media, online media and technology. In December 2014, she completed her second Master’s Degree (Art Education) from Penn State. She previously completed a Master’s in American Studies from Penn State and a B.S. in interior design from IUP. We are thrilled to have her in Graduate Programs and Non-Traditional Programs at this critical time of growth in this new role. Her new office is located in Boyer Room 157.

Please celebrate the April publication of a new article on the intersection of Family Ostracism with Christian beliefs and counseling in the Journal of Psychology and Christianity by Graduate Counseling Program Assistant Professor, Carol Z.A. McGinnis. This article was the fruit of research conducted for her Christian scholarship essay and can be located by using the following citation: McGinnis, C. A. (2015). Family Ostracism in Christianity and Counseling. Journal of Psychology & Christianity, 34(1), 79-83.

Associate Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch recently had an article titled “What Listening Says About Your Brand” published on Entrepreneur.com. The article can be viewed here.

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Let’s join together and Give ‘em a Break!

Our students are fast approaching finals week! Support our current students with a finals break by making a $10 gift! Your gift provides a Falcon Dollar voucher for students to spend during finals week. You can also write a note of encouragement to a student!

A portion of your gift goes to the Messiah Annual Fund. You are not only encouraging students right now, but also making a Messiah education possible for future students.

Our goal is to provide a survival kit for every one of our 2,673 students, and our deadline is today, April 30. So far, we’ve secured 800 gifts—we need your help!

Give today at www.messiah.edu/break. Email Morgan Dornsife at mdornsife@messiah.edu with questions!

Class of 2014 post-grad employment report now available 

The Career and Professional Development Center is pleased to provide you with the “First Destination” survey report for the Class of 2014. This report highlights employment and graduate school outcomes from our most recent graduating class. If you have questions on information included in this report, please feel free to contact the coordinator of this survey, Abby Book, abook@messiah.edu.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Class of 2015 survey is now live and available to current seniors. Please encourage your students who have confirmed their plans to respond.

12^th Annual Symposium to be held May 1

The 12^th Annual Symposium of the School of Science, Engineering and Health will be held on Friday, May 1, in Frey, Jordan and Kline academic buildings. More than 150 students from within the school will participate in oral and poster presentations in sessions that are scheduled throughout the day.  A detailed schedule and program is available on the Symposium Website.   Celebrate the work, creativity and innovation reflected in the rich and diverse variety of oral and poster presentations. Many presentations will describe basic or applied research projects and represent the culmination of months (or years) of effort by graduating seniors. A number of presentations will highlight how talents and resources are being used to address needs in the developing world. Plan to join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the students!

Messiah College’s Get Rid Of Junk sale

If you like to yard sale, thrift or bargain shop, then don’t miss Messiah College’s GROJ Sale. Help the students of Messiah College Get Rid Of Junk, rather than haul it home! Dozens of individual students and student clubs and organizations will be selling their goods at this indoor flea market event to be held this Sunday, May 3, from 1- 5 p.m. in Brubaker Auditorium. It’s open and free to the public. Cash only sales, please. Small bills and coins suggested. Bring your own totes/bags. Sponsored by the offices of Residence Life, Sustainability and Student Involvement & Leadership Programs. Please contact silp@messiah.edu or ext. 5240 with questions.

Retirement reception planned for May 4

The School of the Humanities and the School of Science, Engineering and Health invite you to a celebration in honor of Jim Gustafson, Larry Lake, Kate Quimby and Spud Wentzell. The retirement reception will be held on Monday, May 4 from 3-5 p.m. in the Howe Atrium in Boyer Hall. Jim Gustafson, associate professor of health and human performance has served faithfully at Messiah College for 42 years. Larry Lake, associate professor of writing is retiring after 31 years. Kate Quimby, senior lecturer in Humanities is finishing 30 years. Spud Wentzell, professor of health and physical education has given 26 years. We invite you to attend and join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these fine educators.

Current employee meal plan ends May 15

This is a reminder that if you purchased the employee meal plan, the last day to use the plan this semester is Friday, May 15. After that date, any unused balance will be lost. Remember, you can use the employee meal plan at any of our dining locations, including Lottie Nelson Dining Hall, The Union Café, Café Diem and The Falcon.

Open enrollment ends May 15

Messiah College offers eligible employees a comprehensive and valuable benefits program. Open enrollment is the period in which eligible employees have the opportunity to enroll or change their options for health and welfare benefits. The changes you make during open enrollment will be effective July 1, 2015.

There are significant changes to the medical plans for the 2015-2016 plan year. It is very important to attend one of these meetings so that you have the information necessary to choose the medical plan that is appropriate for you and your family.

OPEN ENROLLMENT MEETINGS 

There is only one more open enrollment meeting scheduled. Please plan to attend.

Friday, May 1, 2015           9-10 a.m.                  Parmer Cinema

CAPITAL BLUE CROSS ONE-ON-ONE MEETING

Capital Blue Cross representatives will be on campus to answer your questions on Friday, May 1, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. This is on a first-come, first- served basis. Representatives will be in two locations during this time frame.

Your current medical coverage ends June 30, 2015.

If you do not submit the Capital Blue Cross Enrollment/Change form and the Messiah College Open Enrollment form by May 15, 2015,

YOU WILL HAVE NO MEDICAL COVERAGE

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2015. 

The Messiah College open enrollment form can be found at: http://www.messiah.edu/info/20590/benefits/975/benefits_forms

Anti-virus software changes coming from ITS

A new Anti-Virus program, Endpoint Protection, should have been installed on your computer.  ITS is now in process of removing AVG.  This should be automatic, but you may notice a black box pop up on your screen after you login.  It should close automatically, and it is completely normal.  It should only happen the first time you login after AVG is removed.  If you experience any issues due to these changes, please contact the Help Desk at ext. 4444 or check for updates at helpdesk.messiah.edu.

Key services reminder

This is a reminder from Key Services that any keys you hold and no longer need should be returned to Key Services in the Lenhert Maintenance building before the end of the spring semester so they can be removed from your name/responsibility. The Lenhert front office is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Also, if you are a supervisor to students in work study positions, internships, etc., please remind your students that their keys need to be returned prior to their departure for summer (no later than May 15). It is the supervisor’s responsibility to ensure the students turn in their keys before leaving campus. Failure to do so will result in the department being charged the associated fines.

Any keys–regardless of whether they are held by employees or students–are subject to a minimum $75 fee per key if they are not returned and/or lost.

Please contact Jen Peachey in Key Services at ext. 7372 or keyservices@messiah.edu if you have questions about keys. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Available Positions

The Department of Dining Services currently has an opening for the full-time position of Restaurant Manager I. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6235.Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at MWirtz@messiah.edu.

The Department of Dining Services currently has an opening for the full-time position of Production Assistant. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6231. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at MWirtz@messiah.edu.

The Campus Events department has a current opening for the full-time position of Campus Events Worker II – North Side Floater. For more information and to apply, please visit:  http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6240. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at SZeigler@messiah.edu

For Sale

Recliner Couch for Sale – $75, $100 w/ delivery or best offer. Burgundy recliner couch, both ends recline and work well despite some wear & tear of couch material. Photos can be found here: https://docs.google.com/folderview?id=0B3Zhb2-acMGbMkROTjhGWnQ2Q2M&usp=docslist_api

Please email ketaylor@messiah.edu if interested.

For there is hope for a tree, if it is cut down, that it will sprout again,    

and that its shoots will not cease.

Job 14:7 (NSRV)

NEWS

Professors Anne Reeve, Alison Noble and Rick Schaeffer, along with four students, recently traveled to the spring 2015 National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Denver, March 22-26. Alison Noble chaired a session entitled, “Overcoming Obstacles in Student Learning in Physical Chemistry” and presented two talks: “Preparing Students for Effective Engagement in Group Problem Solving” and “How Is the Fluorescence Spectrum of a Pyrene Excimer Related to its Thermodynamics Properties? A Guided Inquiry Approach.” Rick Schaeffer presented a talk, “The Natural Science Capstone Course at Messiah College: A Holistic Interdisciplinary Approach.” Students Phil Roth and Lauren Martin presented their research, mentored by Anne Reeve, in a poster presentation: “Synthesis and Purification of Aspernigrin A Analogs.” Sarah Zwart, mentored by Alison Noble, presented her research in a poster presentation: “Characterization of Self-Assembled Monolayers on Zinc Selenide.” Anna Noble, currently mentored by Alison Noble, presented her research from last summer at the Cleveland Clinic, entitled “Effects of Sphingosine 1-Phosphate at the Blood-Brain Barrier.”

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is pleased to announce its recent addition to the list of colleges and universities approved by the American Chemical Society. This achievement marks the program as one of excellence, and allows students in chemistry and biochemistry, who follow a specific degree path, to obtain degrees certified by the society. This achievement culminates many years of hard work, two significant self-studies and a site visit during this past fall semester. We are very excited! Please pass the word to any prospective students who might be interested in studying chemistry or biochemistry!

On Wednesday, April 15, Bob Madden of Messiah College Press accepted the 2015 Impression Award for Collaborative Service on behalf of the entire campus. The award is presented each year by the Association of College and University Printers (ACUP) for a significant institutional collaboration yielding a positive outcome. Messiah receives this honor in recognition for the collaborative spirit in which all employees approached the implementation of consolidating our campus printer and copier fleets last year during prioritization. Without the hard work and support of Learning Technology Services, College Press, and the entire campus community this accomplishment would not have been possible. Other contenders for the award included California State University in Sacramento, Harper College, University of Nebraska, Yale, and University California Davis. The award will be on display in Hoffman Building lobby until June 30.

Please welcome two new members of the Registrar’s Office:

Hilary Hoover, assistant registrar. Hilary is a 2002 graduate of Messiah College and she earned her Master’s Degree from Temple University. Hilary replaces Paula Maynard who is the associate registrar for graduate programs. She comes to us from her previous role as a program director for Catholic Charities, Harrisburg. As the assistant registrar, Hilary’s primary duties include the certification for all undergraduate degree candidates. Hilary, her husband Matthew ’02 and their daughter Madelyn reside in Harrisburg.

Laura Julius, administrative assistant to the registrar and coordinator of student retention, replaces Peg Beckley who retired at the end of February. Laura earned her undergraduate degree at Penn State University. She will complete her Messiah College Master’s degree in Higher Education next month. For the past two years, Laura has served as the graduate assistant for student retention. Laura’s primary duties include support for student retention initiatives and providing service to students and faculty as a team member of the Registrar’s Office. Laura and her husband Collin reside in Dover, Pa.

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Peace Lecturer on campus today, April 23

Today, April 23 the Peace and Conflict Studies Program will welcome to campus Madeline McClenney-Sadler, founder and director of the Exodus Foundation. Rev. Dr. McClenney-Sadler is an advocate of restorative justice and reform of the U.S. criminal justice system, and her work with the Exodus Foundation specifically seeks to “stop the flow of African-Americans to prison.” For this work, she received a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2001. Madeline is an ordained Baptist minister and a graduate of Howard University Divinity School and Duke University (PhD in Old Testament Studies).

Rev. Dr. McClenney-Sadler will preach in common chapel, and she will lead an alternate chapel at 7 p.m. in Frey 110. An informal time to meet and talk with Madeline over lunch (bring your own) is planned between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.in the Larsen Student Union Conference Room.

For more information, contact George Pickens at gpickens@messiah.edu.

Let’s join together and Give ‘em a Break!

Our students are fast approaching finals week! Support our current students with a finals break by making a $10 gift. Your gift provides a Falcon Dollar voucher for students to spend during finals week. You can also write a note of encouragement to a student! A portion of your gift also goes to the Messiah Annual Fund. You are not only encouraging students right now, but also making a Messiah education possible for future students.

Our goal is to provide a survival kit for every one of our 2,673 students, and our deadline is April 30. So far, we’ve secured 800 gifts—we need your help! Give today at www.messiah.edu/break. Questions? Email Morgan Dornsife at mdornsife@messiah.edu.

12^th Annual Symposium to be held May 1

The 12^th Annual Symposium of the School of Science, Engineering and Health will be held on Friday, May 1 in Frey, Jordan and Kline academic buildings. More than 150 students from within the school will participate in oral and poster presentations in sessions that are scheduled throughout the day. A detailed schedule and program is available on the Symposium website found here. Celebrate the work, creativity and innovation reflected in the rich and diverse variety of oral and poster presentations. Many presentations will describe basic or applied research projects and represent the culmination of months (or years) of effort by graduating seniors. A number of presentations will highlight how talents and resources are being used to address needs in the developing world. Plan to join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the students!

Retirement Reception planned for May 4

The School of the Humanities and the School of Science, Engineering and Health invite you to a celebration in honor of Jim Gustafson, Larry Lake, Kate Quimby and Spud Wentzell. The retirement reception will be held on Monday, May 4 from 3- 5 p.m. in the Howe Atrium in Boyer Hall. Jim Gustafson, associate professor of health and human performance, has served faithfully at Messiah College for 42 years. Larry Lake, associate professor of writing, is retiring after 31 years. Kate Quimby, senior lecturer in Humanities, is finishing 30 years. Spud Wentzell, professor of health and physical education has given 26 years. We invite you to attend and join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these fine educators.

Join us May 6th at the Employee Recognition Reception 

Please join us on Wednesday, May 6, as we gather to celebrate the commitment of those employees who have reached significant service milestones. This year’s Employee Recognition Reception will be held from 10 a.m.-noon in Brubaker Auditorium. We will have a time of refreshments and fellowship until 10:20 a.m., accompanied by The Brass Messengers. Conveying of awards will follow. An updated list of employees to be honored can be viewed at here. In addition to recognizing service milestones, we will also be announcing the recipients of the Pride in Performance, the President’s Awards, and the Team Falcon Award. We’ll also introduce Student Shout-Outs. We hope to see you there!

BJ’s open enrollment ends on April 30

BJ’s will no longer accept early/late applications so please check expiration dates. The next open enrollment will be held in October 2015. If a membership is set to expire prior to October 2015, it must be renewed now. Please note that when renewing prior to the expiration date, ALL extra months are added onto the length of the membership, no months are ever lost. Fifteen (15) month Inner Circle Membership – $40 ($10 savings and three additional months); 15 month Rewards Membership – $80 ($20 savings and three additional months). Please note that the registration procedure has changed. 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. Do not forward the registration to the Purchasing Department. 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.

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Wanted:

Swing set or plastic climbing cubes for my grandbabies to play on when visiting. If you have something I could look at please call ext. 7081 or tmichael@messiah.edu.

For rent:

Room for rent available beginning May 6, for a female, in a one year old Mechanicsburg townhouse. The home is shared by two other women and thebathroom is shared with one of these residents. Use of a beautiful spacious kitchen, parking, and all utilities (including 2nd floor laundry) are included in the rent. The home is conveniently located off the Cumberland Parkway, four miles from Messiah College. No pets. Please contact Joanna Barnhouse at jbarnhouse@messiah.edu or 484-620-4034 for monthly rent details and information.

For sale:

1994 BMW 325i convertible. Asking $3,500. Purchased last summer for a cross-country road trip. Drove it from Seattle to Harrisburg and it ran great! Here’s a full listing with photos: http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/4983448251.html . Contact Erin Bray at ebray@messiah.edu for more information.

Husqvarna 128c gas powered string trimmer. Brand new in the box. Never opened. Retail price: $169.99, Asking $125.00. Call Bill at ext. 3904 or 253-5196.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Host families needed

American Home Life International is looking for Christian families interested in hosting international students for the 2015-2016 academic year. These high school students will be studying at one of three local schools, and transportation to and from school would be provided. Host families are given a generous monthly stipend to offset any cost of hosting these students. Host families are able to preference a male or female student, if needed. For more information regarding this ministry please contact David Downey at ddowney@messiah.edu.

And God said, ‘Let there be lights in the dome of the sky to separate the day from the night; and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years.”

Genesis 1:14 (NRSV)

NEWS

Larry M. Lake, director of Writing Across the Curriculum, attended the Associated Writers and Writing Programs convention in Minneapolis, April 9-11. He participated in the session “Neither Here Nor There: Third Culture Writers and Writing,” and attended readings by Stuart Dybek, Charles Baxter, Louise Erdrich, and Francine Prose. The AWP Conference and Bookfair is the largest literary conference in North America. This year’s conference was attended by over 12,000 participants, and featured 550 presentations, readings, lectures, panel discussions, book signings and receptions.

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is pleased to welcome Shardé Hardy as the new assistant director. Shardé is currently teaching two classes in the Communication Department but will begin full-time in our office at the end of the semester. Prior to working at Messiah, Shardé was an adjunct instructor at Bluefield College and worked as the Bonner Scholar Coordinator at Concord University. She also worked as the Director of Bonner and Community Outreach at Bluefield prior to getting her Master’s in Media Studies from Penn State University.  Since she already has an email account, feel free to drop her a note and make her feel welcome. I will be making rounds with Shardé and introducing her in the next couple of weeks. Jay McClymont  

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Open Enrollment for FY2016 Employee Benefits

Messiah College offers eligible employees a comprehensive and valuable benefits program. Open Enrollment is the period in which eligible employees have the opportunity to enroll or change their options for health and welfare benefits. Open enrollment will be held Monday, April 20 through Friday, May 15, 2015. The changes you make during Open Enrollment will be effective July 1, 2015. Open Enrollment meetings will provide valuable details on upcoming changes and give you the opportunity to ask questions. Enrollment packets will also be available at the meetings. It is very important to take the time to educate yourself about the changes to your benefit plans by attending one of the meetings listed below so you are able to choose the best coverage for you and your family.

There are significant changes to your benefits for the 2015 plan year.

• Capital Blue Cross Medical and Vision: We are moving from Health America to Capital Blue Cross. There will be three (3) plan options available to you. It is very important that you attend one of the meetings listed above to receive detailed information on these plans so you can make an informed decision. 

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE CAPITAL BLUE CROSS ENROLLMENT FORM IN ORDER TO HAVE MEDICAL COVERAGE BEGINNING JULY 1, 2015. PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETINGS. 

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE CAPITAL BLUE CROSS ENROLLMENT FORM IN ORDER TO HAVE VISION COVERAGE BEGINNING JULY 1, 2015. PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETINGS. 

• Guardian Dental Insurance: The dental deductible will no longer apply to preventive services. When using a participating provider, preventive services will be covered in full as long as you have not maxed out your dental coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: The Health Care Account allows you to carry over up to $500 into the next plan year. The Health Care Account limit is changing to $2,550. There is no carryover option for the Dependent Care account.
• Short Term Disability: The ten-day waiting period for short term disability is increasing to fifteen days.

The elections you make during open enrollment will become effective July 1, 2015 and remain in effect for the entire year (July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016) unless you experience a life status change such as marriage, divorce, birth of a child, death in the family, etc. 

Upcoming Wellness Workshop

Our April Wellness Workshop will be presented on Wednesday, April 22 from12:45-1:30 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. Athletic trainer and physical therapist Wendy Cheesman will be speaking on “Oh my aching back- now what do I do?” This is a timely topic for anyone who has experienced back pain or may one day! Hope to see you there.

Messiah College Business Alumni Networking Breakfast 

Topic: Social Entrepreneurship: The Sunshine Approach with speaker Don Larson

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 This event is OPEN TO EVERYONE! Please feel free to invite a guest.

Location: Eden Resort & Suites • 222 Eden Road, Lancaster PA 17601-4216

• 7-7:30 a.m.| Registration and networking
• 7:30-9 a.m.| Event Speaker
• 9:00 a.m. | Event concludes, guests are encouraged to stay and network

Registration is $15. Please register at http://attend.com/MCBA29. Don Larson, founder and CEO of the Sunshine Nut Company and author of “The Sunshine Approach,” is a visionary who has a history of setting or accepting challenging goals and then exceeding expectations. Don has experience in some of the world’s best food companies, providing leadership in engineering, manufacturing, procurement, IT, and commodities. Most of his corporate experience was with The Hershey Company as a turn-around specialist. During his career, Don has been impressed by two conditions: the vast amount of untapped human potential and the level of poverty in which most of the world lives. Based on his belief that capitalizing on the first condition would alleviate the second, Don sold all his possessions and moved his family to Mozambique, Africa in 2011 to help the poor and orphaned through transformational business. Dedicated to bringing hope to the hopeless and building a brighter future for generations of Africans, the Sunshine Nut Company is now shipping cashews to the world’s finest retailers. Providing hope never tasted so good!

Join us May 6 at the Employee Recognition Reception 

Please join us on Wednesday, May 6 as we gather to celebrate the commitment of those employees who have reached significant service milestones. This year’s Employee Recognition Reception will be held from 10 a.m.-noon in Brubaker Auditorium. We will have a time of refreshments and fellowship until 10:20 a.m., accompanied by The Brass Messengers. Conveying of awards will follow. The list of employees to be honored can be viewed here. In addition to recognizing service milestones, we will also be announcing the recipients of the Pride in Performance, the President’s Awards, and the Team Falcon Award. We’ll also introduce student shout-outs. We hope to see you there! 

Join us for Homecoming Weekend 2015!

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations would like to invite the Messiah community to join us for Homecoming Weekend 2015, October 16 and 17. We would love to see you there! For a full list of activities and frequently asked questions, visit www.messiah.edu/homecoming. Please email homecoming@messiah.edu with additional questions or concerns.

Messiah College Referral Bonus

Want to share the experience of working at Messiah College with others? Have a friend, relative, or colleague that you feel would be a good fit at Messiah and help Messiah succeed? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, consider referring the individual for a position at the College. Not only can you help the College, but the College has a way to thank YOU for the help. Messiah has an Employee Referral Bonus Program, coordinated through Human Resources, whereby referrals who are hired by the College can lead to you receiving a $300 bonus for the referral. Full details and conditions of the Employee Referral Bonus Program, including the process of making a referral as well as the conditions for receiving a bonus, can be reviewed in the Messiah College Policy and Procedure Manual. A copy of the referral form is located here. The College thanks you for your assistance in identifying strong candidates for employment at Messiah.

“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.

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Position Available:

The Department of Information & Mathematical Sciences has a current opening for the part-time position of Physics Lab Technician/Adjunct Instructor of Physics. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6082. Job related questions may be directed to Samuel Wilcock, Chair of the Department of Information and Mathematical Sciences, at SWilcock@messiah.edu.

The Campus Events department has a current opening for the full time position of Campus Events Worker I, 3^rd Shift. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6154.  Job related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, Campus Events Manager, at SZeigler@messiah.edu.

The Campus Events department has a current opening for the full time position of Campus Events Worker III. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6171,  Job related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, Campus Events Manager, at SZeigler@messiah.edu.

For rent:

House in Grantham. Available June 27- August 8. Four bedrooms and a nice cat. Price negotiable, depending on number of people. Contact Jenell Paris  jparis@messiah.edu.

For sale:

Baby Items: Baby bouncer: $5 (used/good condition). Ikea Antilop High Chair: $10 (white w/tray, used condition). Exersaucer: $15 (used/good condition). Baby Einstein Neighborhood Friends Activity Jumper: $60 (like-new condition; still have box). Letter/Number foam floor tiles: $10 (used/good condition; can cover the floor of a medium to large bedroom). Graco door jumper: $15 (used/good condition). Thule infant sling: $50 (for use with Chariot/Thule bike trailer/jogger; like-new condition). Moby Wrap baby carrier: $20 (brown, like-new condition). Pictures available upon request. Email: nskulstad@messiah.edu

Tama nine-piece drum set—five drums, two cymbals, top hat, throne and music stand, $575. Contact baumen@messiah.edu

Two tickets to see the Celtic Thunder at the Hershey Theatre. Sunday, April 19, 2015, 7:00 p.m.. Asking $50.00/pair of tickets. Call Bill at extension 3904 or 253-5196.

Full PA and monitor system. Includes Behringer Europower PMP5000 Board – (20 channel – 1200 watt – 2 Digital effects processor), two JBL JRX100 Main Speakers – 15 inch woofer, two Behringer Eurolive VP Floor Monitors – 12 inch woofer, two Behringer Eurolive F1520 Floor Monitors – 12 inch woofer, 6-space rack (with covers) containing Fuhrman Power Conditioner, dbx266 compressor/gate, DOD 32 channel EQ, and SoundTech 400 watt power amp (everything you need to run the 2-channel monitor system) and cables with Speakon connectors to connect mains & monitors. For more information, contact sdonat@messiah.edu.

Swing set. Compact Wooden Scout Hideout Swing set with two-swings, play hut with cedar roof and ground level sand area w/ corner seats, 8′ wave slide, and ladder. Ideal for small spaces. Great shape. Contact mspangler@messiah.edu for more information.

One Story Townhouse. Neat and clean single story townhome just north of Gettysburg. Two bedrooms, two baths with gas heat, central A/C, rear deck. Comfortable living, low maintenance, HOA includes plowing and lawn care. $149,000. For more information, contact Janet Vogel (jvogel@messiah.edu) or visit http://www.remax.com/m/search.html#details/237688817/photos/60440209.

My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20 (NLT)

News

Congratulations to the Department of Visual Arts! As the winner in the Safety Contest, the department will receive $500 in their budget for safety improvements and the employees will receive a safety break. Included in their notable safety accomplishments were better organization and storage for items such as scrap metal used in the sculpture studio; replacing the use of mineral spirits in painting with vegetable oil, thus eliminating a flammable solvent and generation of a hazardous waste; the use of all non-toxic inks in the fall printmaking course; more widespread use of personal protective equipment such as goggles and gloves; improved safety signage in all studios; and disposal of many items that are no longer used to reduce clutter and improve housekeeping. Click on the following link to see a complete list of their safety improvements and to view their winning submission: Visual Arts Entry

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Department of Education to sponsor Honors Presentation this afternoon

The Department of Education is pleased to sponsor an Honors Presentation today, April 9, in Boyer 131, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. 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.

Eyas invites you to the fourth annual Messiah College Easter Egg Hunt

Who: Open to all Messiah alumni, employees, and family members
When: Saturday, April 11, 2015 (Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m.; egg hunt begins at 10 a.m.)
Where: Eisenhower Lawn
REGISTER: http://attend.com/egg2015

The Easter Egg Hunt will be divided into three age groups: 0-3 years old, 4-6 years old, and 7 and up. All children will receive candy found in their eggs, and those who find special golden eggs will be able to select a prize! All alumni, employees and family are invited to enjoy refreshments at the Climenhaga Homestead immediately following the Egg Hunt.

Brahms’ Requiem – April 17 in Parmer Hall

Messiah College is hosting a special performance of Brahms’ Requiem on April 17 at 8 p.m. in Parmer Hall, performed by The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Stuart Malina; the Messiah College Concert Choir, the Messiah College Choral Arts Society, and the Susquehanna Chorale, Ensemble-in-Residence at Messiah College, conducted by Linda Tedford.

In contrast to the heaven-storming, fire and brimstone Requiems of the likes of Berlioz and Verdi, Johannes Brahms’ “A German Requiem” is a work of peaceful consolation and surpassing beauty. These performances will be sung in English. On the first half, the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents the 1st Symphony of Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer, Kevin Puts.

All tickets are $35. For more information, please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or visit messiah.edu/tickets.

Postage stamp and metered postage changes on campus

Beginning Friday, April 17, 2015 the Campus Store will no longer sell postage stamps or metered postage. Employees or departments who are in need of these items will have four options going forward:

• Beginning April 20, metered postage and postage stamps can be purchased at the service window of the Messiah College Post Office in the Eisenhower Campus Center. Service window hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and our phone ext. is 6026.
• Stamps can be purchased using One$ource using our newly created Messiah Post Office store front (Search Messiah Post Office). Orders will be charged back automatically and delivered through regular campus mail.
• Postage can be purchased online at https://store.usps.com/store/ using a purchasing card. Please allow 5-6 days for delivery. Stamps will arrive to your suite number via campus mail by Priority Mail.
• Postage can be purchased at the Grantham Post Office at 1 College Ave, Grantham, PA 17027 (717) 766-0953 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.

Please note: the post office service window in the campus center is open to all students and all employees and at times can be very busy, especially between classes. A second service window at the post office entrance will be open from 1-3:30 p.m. for picking up mail. The second window is for mail pick up only. No postage will be sold from the second window.

The Campus Post Office can charge postage back to a department. We also accept Cash, Checks or Falcon Dollars.

Postage will not be available to purchase on campus April 17 (one day only) so that the transition can be implemented.

With this transition, we are also asking that all outgoing pre-paid UPS and Fed Ex Packages be dropped off at the campus post office instead of the Campus Store.

“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.

Join us May 6 at the Employee Recognition Reception

Please join us Wednesday, May 6, as we gather to celebrate the commitment of those employees who have reached significant service milestones. This year’s Employee Recognition Reception will be held from 10 a.m.-noon in Brubaker Auditorium. We will have a time of refreshments and fellowship until 10:20 a.m., accompanied by The Brass Messengers. Conveying of awards will follow. The list of employees to be honored can be viewed here. In addition to recognizing service milestones, we will also be announcing the recipients of the Pride in Performance, the President’s Awards and the Team Falcon Award. We’ll also introduce Student Shout-Outs. We hope to see you there!

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.

2014-2015 Performance Appraisal Schedule

Performance appraisals for all administrative and staff employees, with the exception of employees in operations, are due on June 15. If an employee is leaving campus prior to June 15, the performance appraisal is due before they depart. Operations will continue to review their employees during the month of their hiring anniversary.

Customized appraisal forms have been established to better support the environment and requirements of different areas of the college. Other areas of the College will use the standard appraisal forms found in the Forms section of the Human Resources and Compliance website.

If you have any questions regarding the review process, please contact Kathy Castonguay, human resources.

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Position Available:

The Office of the President has a current opening for the full-time position of Executive Assistant to the President and Assistant to the Board of Trustees. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6107

Job related questions may be directed to Inger Blount, assistant director of human resources; manager of employment and recruiting services, at IBlount@messiah.edu.

For Sale:

Red 1985 Honda Rebel 250, 2765 Miles. Needs battery and spark plugs but otherwise excellent condition, $750. Powerhouse Home Gym WM1501 weight and exercise equipment, $150. Contact Dwayne Magee at dmagee@messiah.edu.

10′ Kayak, yellow. Good shape. Asking $75. Contact Ted Gingrich at tgingrich@messiah.edu.

Three black gowns for graduation—one with regular sleeves and two with pocket sleeves. Sizes 5’5’’ or taller. Asking $25 per gown. All in excellent condition. Contact kslabaugh@messiah.edu

Wanted:

Used exercise bike, small, nothing fancy. Will pay $30-$50. Email details to aflagle@messiah.edu.

Outside Organizations

5th Annual Forgotten 5K, 1 Mile Mosey & Family Fun Fest

Come Run for a Child at the Forgotten 5K, Walk for a Child in the 1-Mile Mosey, and have some Fun at the Family Fun Fest, featuring a kids’ dash and the chance to learn what God is doing in the lives of orphaned children through their local church. The cost of the 5K is $25, all other events are free. Pre-register by April 15th to be entered in a drawing to win four season passes to Hershey Park. Register at Forgotten5k.org. All proceeds benefit Forgotten Voices.

 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.

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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.

Messiah 411

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.

May the God of  hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Romans 15:3

News

Messiah’s graduate program in education was recently ranked as 8th in the nation for Top Online Masters in Education programs by BestColleges.com. Twenty-five programs were featured in the ranking, and the complete listing can be found here. Best Colleges ranked schools according to admissions, enrollment, graduation and retention rates. In these categories, ranked schools not only outperformed schools offering master’s degrees in education, but also average higher graduation and retention rates than all accredited schools offering online master’s degree in any subject.

Associate Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch recently had an article titled “2 Key Lessons in Brand Building” published on Entrepreneur.com. Read the article here.

Messiah 411

Current issue of The Bridge magazine

“Everyone should be more thoughtful, courteous, discreet, creative, encouraging and genuine in their use of social media.”

Curious about which Messiah College staffer spoke so eloquently on the subject of integrity in the digital age? Then, you’ll need to read the feature “Are You Sure You Want to Download That?” in the winter issue of The Bridge. Please be sure to view the magazine in its entirely online here.

Hard copies of The Bridge now will be 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.

Shredding Solutions on campus for confidential document shredding March 25

On Wednesday, March 25, 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.

Fall textbook responses due April 1

Undergrad and grad school fall 2015 textbook responses will be due Wednesday, April 1. If you are unable to submit your orders by this date for any reason, kindly contact Aleisha Wildon via email to provide a likely alternative submission date. On the Textbook Express’ web page we have now posted information that you may find helpful including: due dates for each term, textbook lists from previous semesters, a blank textbook requisition form and a faculty FAQ. See more details here.

Pre-filled textbook order forms will be emailed to your Messiah email address as soon as we receive notification from the registrar’s office that the course schedule has been finalized (on or about March 27). Printed forms will no longer be sent to you through campus mail.

In order to be compliant with the federal Higher Education Opportunities Act, implemented on July 1, 2010, the due date was established to coincide with student registration. The HEOA requires that colleges must, “to the maximum extent practicable,” make the textbook information for courses accessible to students by the point at which they register for that term. As orders are received from faculty, they will be vetted and posted online in a timely manner. Posted textbook information can be found here so that you can answer student inquiries easily.

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

For sale:

Viking pop-up camper (1998 model). Sleeps five. Awning included. Good condition. $1500. Contact ghess@messiah.edu or 717-766-7838.

Devilbiss Model GB5000 Generator – 5000 Watts output, gasoline engine, 2 110v outlets, 2 220v outlets, less than 1 hour use. Picture attached. Asking $400.00 Contact terrymcl25@verizon.net.

Outside organization announcement:

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.

And you will have confidence, because there is hope; you will be protected and take your rest in safety.

Job 11:18

News

Amy Cook, practicum and internship coordinator for the graduate program of counseling, recently represented Messiah College at the Qualtrics Insight Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Summit featured the most innovative thought leaders across the globe and an impressive assembly of speakers including best-selling author Stephen J. Dubner (“Freakonomics”), VP of the NY Mets Paul Depodesta (subject of “Moneyball”), and Investor Barbara Corcoran of “Sharktank.” If you are interested in networking about Qualtrics, Amy would like to hear from you. She can be reached at acook@messiah.edu.

Associate Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch, with coauthors Steven Little and Doyle Lucas, recently had an article published in Business and Society Review (Vol. 120:1) titled “Beyond Association: How Employees Want to Participate in Their Firms’ Corporate Social Performance.” The article details a two-phase empirical study that the researchers conducted over several years, which involved more than 2,200 respondents from around the nation. The study elucidated three distinct approaches to corporate social performance (CSP): donation, volunteerism and operational integration. The researchers hypothesized that prospective employees would favor firms that take an operational integration approach to CSP by strategically aligning their financial and social goals. Surprisingly, however, the study found that respondents preferred the less strategic and less participatory approaches of volunteerism and donation. These findings raise important questions, particularly given that more and more firms embrace integrated economic and social missions.

Ted Davis, professor of the history of science, has been asked to serve as a consultant for the Museum of the Bible, a large public museum three blocks from the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., that will open in 2017. He will help review content for an entire floor devoted to the impact of the Bible on science, government and the arts.

Messiah 411

Employees asked to submit nomination for Pride in Performance Awards

Deadline extended to Friday, March 13

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

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

Your recommendation will be confidential; only the employees selected as award recipients will know that their names were offered for consideration. Prior recipients are not eligible to receive a subsequent award for three years. See the list of prior recipients here. Nominations must be submitted, using the Pride in Performance nomination form found here. by Friday, March 13. Further information on performance awards, can be viewed here.

The recipients will be announced at the Employee Recognition Reception in May. All questions regarding nominations should be directed to Kathy Castonguay in Human Resources.

Shredding Solutions on campus for confidential document shredding March 25

On Wednesday, March 25, 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.

Invite someone you know to Messiah’s April 11 Open House

Do you know a student who is 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.

Wellness day is April 1

Look for posters around campus and a mailbox flyer detailing events on Wellness Day. Employees who attend the Wellness Fair on April 1 (10 a.m.-noon, 12:30-2 p.m.) and submit their door prize card (with the required 10 signatures from vendors) receive 15 wellness points. Cards can be picked up at the registration table just outside the entrance to Brubaker Auditorium on Wellness Day. A detailed schedule of events can be found here.

Upcoming Wellness Workshop

Messiah College dietician Nicole Benner will be presenting our next wellness workshop on Wednesday, April 1. Her topic will be “The Great Egg Debate.” The workshop will be held in Brubaker Auditorium from noon-12:30 p.m. This is a good opportunity to enhance your nutrition knowledge while picking up 15 wellness points. Hope to see you there.

Wellness Day Walking Breaks

The research is clear: sitting for hours on end is one of the worst things you can do for your health. So, on Wednesday, April 1, employees are being encouraged to take a 2-3 minute walking break every 30 minutes. When the half-hour rolls around, knock on a colleague’s door and take a stroll down the hallway and back. Good for health, good for productivity! If you participate, feel free to tweet about it and/or post a picture on Instagram, using #MCWellnessDay.

Annual International Banquet is April 11

On Saturday, April 11, the International Student Association and Mu Kappa (ISA/Mu Kappa) will once again host its annual spring International Banquet. Please save the date. Because this event has sold out each year, the banquet is being moved to Hitchcock Arena to accommodate more guests. Tickets, which cost $10 for students, $16 for adults and $6 for children under 12, go on sale on March 23 through the Ticket Office. The banquet is from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and features international cuisine and entertainment. Guests are encouraged to dress in appropriate ethnic or culturally-meaningful attire. Contact ISA public relations officer Andrea Yong (ay1172@messiah.edu) with any questions.

Completing your 100 wellness points

There are numerous ways employees can collect wellness points during the spring semester. These include attending a wellness workshop, attending the wellness fair on April 1 and turning in your door-prize card, completing the online health assessment, participating in a local fitness event (5K, etc.), getting a preventive physical exam and more. All of these are detailed in the wellness brochure distributed to employees in September. This brochure can also be accessed here. Employees completing their 100 wellness points can also find the online completion form at the above link. The form can only be submitted once and cannot be saved.  Employees are encouraged to keep their own record as they accumulate wellness points, then submit the online completion form only after all 100 points have been completed. This form must be submitted by June 1, 2015 to be eligible for your health insurance premium discount.

Psychology Camp

The School of Business, Education and Social Sciences would like to announce the first annual Psychology Summer Camp, July 5-6, 2015.

This is a great way to introduce students to the world of psychology and explore the age old question “Why humans do what they do.”

This camp will be available to rising sophomore, junior and senior high school students. It will begin Sunday, July 5 and will run through Thursday, July 9. This enriching summer camp environment will help students gain knowledge and explore various branches of psychology including, clinical psychology, abnormal psychology and biopsychology.

Click here for more information and to register. Also visit our Facebook page.

Laser Safety

A new section has been added to the campus Safety Manual – a Laser Safety Program. Lasers are divided into classes, based on their power. The greater the number of the laser class, the greater the potential hazard. Currently, we have only class 1 and class 2 lasers on campus and no special precautions or programs are required. However, many additional requirements would need to be met before a class 3 or 4 laser could be introduced at the College. Anyone considering the use of a class 3 or 4 laser should read this new section and then contact the compliance coordinator before making any final decisions.

Hearing from potential employers or internship hosts?

If you are contacted by a representative of a business, non-profit organization, or government agency who may potentially provide internships or jobs to Messiah students, please have them touch base with the Career and Professional Development Center or visit messiah.edu/career.  I am happy to meet with, call or email them about ways to be engaged with our students.

Thank you for your help! Mike True

Classifieds

Wanted:

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.

Outside organization announcement:

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.-3:00 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.