And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Roman 8:28

NEWS

Please welcome Allen Snook, Messiah’s new data security analyst in Information Technology Services (ITS). Allen’s extensive experience and security certifications will serve him well in his new role. Allen comes to Messiah from Rite-Aid where he served as an information security analyst and he enjoys volunteering in the community. Please join ITS in welcoming Allen to Messiah College.

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Please welcome Jordan Pereira, graphic designer, to the Office of Marketing and Communications. Jordan comes to us from California State University in Fullerton. A 2016 Cal State grad Jordan has experience working at an ad agency and local California news websites and magazines. Most recently, she’s been working as a freelance graphic designer. Her first day was Aug. 2. Please join us in welcoming Jordan to Messiah College and the advancement team.

MESSIAH 411:

Plan to attend Community Day on Aug. 22

All employees are encouraged to attend Community Day on Tues., Aug. 22 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. in the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts. This annual Messiah tradition serves as the ceremonial launch of the new academic year for employees with opportunities for corporate worship and fellowship, as well as the presentation of the president’s State of the College address. Refreshments will be available after the gathering from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the Shaeffer Courtyard, in front of Climenhaga Building (rain location is Howe Atrium, Boyer Hall). All offices and departments (with the exception of Dispatch and the Early Learning Center) will close from 8:45-11:30 a.m. to allow employees to attend the gathering and reception. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Cohen, executive assistant to the president, at mcohen@messiah.edu.

Free mattresses available

Campus Events will have its annual mattress giveaway from Tues., Aug. 8 – Fri., Aug.11 in the North Complex Main Lounge (fishbowl) from 7:30 to 4 p.m. daily. These are college size mattresses measuring 78x36x8 are available for free. They are 10 years old and show a variety of wear. You will need to bring your own moving power, because our staff will not be able to assist as they are preparing resident halls for student arrivals. No reservations will be taken. Thank you for helping us to recycle the mattresses. Contact Scott Zeigler at szeigler@messiah.edu if you have questions.

Retirement reception for Holly Windsor

Please come and help celebrate Holly Windsor’s 14 years of service to the College and wish her well in her retirement. The reception will be on Thurs., Aug. 10, 4 – 6 p.m. in the 1st floor Alcove in Boyer Hall.

Clarification on employee moves

With the information below, we are hoping to clear up any confusion as it relates to employee moves.

What do I do if an employee is moving from one office to another?

Complete the Employee Move Request Application found on MCSquare under Employee Quick Links. Visit http://mcsquare.messiah.edu, click Employee, Click Employee Quicklinks on the right.

Please note: furniture is assigned to an office/space and does not move with the employee.

How will I get keys for my new office?

Complete the Key Request Form found on MCSquare under Employee Forms. Visit http://mcsquare.messiah.edu, click Employee, under Employee Forms click on All Forms, then under Operations, click on Key Request Form.

What do I do if I have a piece of furniture that needs moved which is not “assigned” to my office/space?

Submit a Maintenance Work Order found on MCSquare http://mcsquare.messiah.edu. Click Employee on the left, Click Employee Quicklinks on the right.

What do I do if computers and/or telephones need to be moved within a space?

Complete the Employee Move Request Application found on MCSquare Landing Page under Employee Quick Links. Visit http://mcsquare.messiah.edu, click Employee on the left, Click Employee Quicklinks on the right.

Please note: computers are inventoried and assigned to specific persons/locations and modular jacks may need to be activated.

What do I do if there is a new employee hired or a current employee departmental transfer? Nothing, this is cared for at the time of hire and/or transfer through internal notification by Human Resources.

Catering department changes

Things are changing in the Catering department in order to make your life more flavorful and easier! With the fall season quickly approaching, we are thrilled to announce our new 2017 fall seasonal menu is now available. Each item was thoughtfully selected to offer an exciting twist on those iconic fall flavors we all love and look forward to, so please check it out. Please visit our website at www.messiah.edu/catering to view the new fall seasonal menu. We are confident that your taste buds will be satisfied and leave you wanting more! The catering website will also contain a new electronic catering waiver form. This form replaces the catering exception form. We simply ask that it be completed at least 15 days prior to the actual event date. While this does make the submission process much more convenient, the policy for doing so has not changed. If you have any questions regarding this, please reference our catering policies which can also be found on our website or contact us at 717-796-4095. We look forward to working with you all and making each event a delicious success!

Changes to employee family ID card activation and eligibility

Spouses and dependent children between the ages of 16-18 of benefit-eligible employees are able to receive a Messiah College family ID card from the Falcon Exchange. Moving into this new academic year, we are taking the opportunity to reset our family ID card system.  To do this, we will be inactivating all existing Family ID cards on Aug. 24. Once an ID card is inactivated, it will cease to work until our office reactivates it.

If your spouse and eligible child(ren) currently have family ID cards and you would like those cards to remain active:

• You should email Falconexchange@messiah.edu from your Messiah employee email account before Aug. 24 and ask that your family member’s ID cards remain active.
• Please include in your email the name of your spouse and the name of each of your dependent children between the ages of 16-18. Please include the birthdates of your dependent children.If your spouse and eligible child(ren) do not currently have a family ID card, but you would like them to have a card:

• Please bring your spouse and eligible children by the Falcon Exchange in person to ask that they be issued a family ID card.
• Please ask your family members to bring photo ID such as a driver’s license or high school ID.I didn’t see this announcement until after Aug. 24 but would like the ID cards that were already issued to my spouse and eligible child(ren) to be active:

• You should email Falconexchange@messiah.edu from your Messiah employee email account and ask that your family member(s) ID cards be reactivated.
• Please include in your email the name of your spouse and the name of each of your dependent children between the ages of 16-18. Please include the birthdates of your dependent children.Please note the age range of dependent child ID cards is changing from ages 14-21 to the new age range of 16-18. Cards previously issued to dependent children outside of the current range of 16-18 will not be reactivated. If your child is younger than 16, please bring them to Falcon Exchange when they reach their 16 birthday and a new ID card will be issued to them.

Please email Falconexchange@messiah.edu or call us at ext. 7213 with any questions you may have. 

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities:

The Admissions Office has an opening for a part-time ADS data entry processor. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/11415. Job related questions may be directed to Pam Shook at pshook@messiah.edu.

The Admissions Office has an opening for a part-time admissions assistant for the visit experience. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/11411. Job-related questions may be directed to Kristen Thomas at kthomas@messiah.edu.

For sale:

Snare drum and case. Ludwig Acrolite aluminum snare drum with hard plastic carrying case.Great for school bands. Heads are in good condition. Asking $90. Please call Bill at 253-5196 or balthoff@messiah.edu.

Ikea Kivik Burgundy Chair: $60 – comfortable and in excellent condition. Picture: https://www.dropbox.com/s/r7xrm9bsgyy1lc7/2017-08-05%2021.53.04.jpg?dl=0 Contact: lskulstad@messiah.edu

Male roommate. Older Messiah student looking for male roommate(s) to share 3 bedroom apartment in Grantham. dfogelsa@messiah.edu or 717-623-0735