Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
John 4: 7-8
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The President’s Report issue of The Bridge is here
The President’s Report issue of The Bridge has published. This expanded issue of the magazine includes the names of our Class of 2020, the financials, donor profiles and stories of our alumni and students. To read the magazine in its entirety, visit https://messiah.edu/the_bridge.
Hard copies of The Bridge are available in the lounges of Eisenhower and Boyer. As always, additional quantities can be found on third floor of Old Main in the reception area.
Murray Library hours
Murray Library will be open for the campus community from Monday, Dec. 7 through Friday, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. Please return or renew your library materials before the holidays. The return drop box is open 24/7 for your convenience. Though Murray Library will be physically closed for much of December and January, virtual services are available to meet your needs: research assistance, interlibrary loan, and contactless pickup from the circulation department. Ask us!
Contactless pickup available at Murray Library
Murray Library is offering Murray-To-Go. Contactless pickup is back! Request any items from Murray Library’s collection. Pick up will be available in the Library foyer, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Requests must be made by 3 p.m. the weekday before the desired pick-up date. (Email by 3 p.m. on Friday for a Monday pickup.) Directions for pickup. Please contact the circulation desk at circulationdesk@messiah.edu or 717-691-6006 with your questions. The return dropbox is open 24/7 for your convenience.
Falcon Exchange Updated December Hours
The Falcon Exchange will have adjusted hours of 9 a.m. to 3p.m. starting Dec. 4 until Dec. 23. For additional convenience, payments and deposits can now be placed into our new secure Deposit Drop Box. The Deposit Drop Box is available during all ECC building hours.
For questions contact Falcon Exchange at falconexchange@messiah.edu or 717-766-2511 ext. 7213.
Safety Data Sheets – Updates
Please be reminded that if your department has added any new chemicals in the past year, we must have a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in our online system for them. This is required for compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Also, if your area has discontinued the use of any chemical substance, the SDS in the online system will need to be archived. Due to Donna Fink’s upcoming retirement, all changes, questions and concerns related to SDSs can be directed to Jennifer Smithmyer at jsmithmyer@messiah.edu or ext. 7086.
Messiah Adult Learning Workshops- Great Christmas Gift!
The School of the Humanities is partnering with Hampden Township Parks and Recreation and Mechanicsburg Parks and Recreation to offer two online adult writing workshops. You do not need to be a resident of the municipalities to register for these workshops.
Hampden Parks and Recreation registration:
https://apm.activecommunities.com/hampdentwprec/Activity_Search
Mechanicsburg Parks and Recreation registration:
https://apm.activecommunities.com/mechareaparkrec/Home
Novel Planning Workshop
Do you have an idea for a novel but don’t know how to start the process? Messiah University is here to help. We will teach you how to plan and outline your novel in a way that will make the writing process much easier. You will create characters who come alive, plots that draw in your readers, settings that become real, sub-plots that add depth, and you will consider your theme as a way to make your novel stand out.
This course consists of four ‘work at your own pace’ online modules, four group Zoom calls, and a Q&A with a published author. Each module consists of lessons, video explanations, instructor-led workshop discussions, and writing challenges. The instructor will be available to help you work through challenges via email or personal coaching Zoom calls, as needed. You will also receive a $20 gift card to the Messiah University bookstore. At the end of the four weeks, you will have a fully planned novel ready to be written.
Instructor: Abigail Baia, MFA
Dates: Feb. 1 – 28 online, group Zoom calls on Monday evenings, 6 – 7p.m. EST. Work at your own pace through online lesson modules and message board workshops through the month of February.
Location: Online through Zoom calls and an online classroom. (Instructions will be sent to help you access and use the online classroom.)
Cost: $250
Novel Writing Workshop
Do you have an outline or a plan for a novel but aren’t sure how to begin writing? Are you in the process of writing a novel, but need a bit of coaching? Would you benefit from meeting with other writers and published authors to keep you motivated? Messiah University wants to help you write your manuscript!
Through a series of online ‘work at your own pace’ modules, group Zoom calls, and a Q&A with a published author, you will learn story-telling techniques such as hooks, pacing, effective dialogue, and more. You will explore how to grab your reader with your first sentence, keep them reading through the middle, and wow them in the end. If you haven’t written your first word, or are slogging through the middle, we are here to help you.
The instructor will be available to help you as you write via email or personal coaching Zoom calls, as needed. You will also receive a $20 gift card to the Messiah University bookstore. At the end of the four weeks, you will have made significant progress on your manuscript.
Instructor: Abigail Baia, MFA
Dates: April 5 – 30 online, group Zoom calls on Monday evenings, 6 – 7p.m. EST. Work at your own pace through online lesson modules and message board workshops through the month of April.
Location: Online through Zoom calls and an online classroom. (instructions will be sent to help you access and use the online classroom.)
Resident: $250
CPDC announces winter break programming and services
The Career and Professional Development Center is still operating in full gear over the extended winter break!
We offering two virtual programs for students during the month of January. Please see below for complete details. Any assistance in promoting these events to students is greatly appreciated:
Virtual Mock Interview Day
Tuesday, Jan, 12, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sign up for a 30-minute practice zoom interview with a Messiah alum. This is a great way to strengthen your interviewing skills and gain valuable feedback in a supportive environment. Limited interview slots are available. Please sign up ASAP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A45AFAF2BA20-virtual
Job Search Webinar
Friday, Jan. 15
1 – 2 p.m.
Do you have questions about looking for a job or internship, or anything else related to the career development process? If so you won’t want to miss this informative and interactive webinar, which includes the chance to ask a career coach your questions live in a virtual small group setting! Register at https://messiah.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A-q0tr7hR0m_N62mUnRAyg (Passcode: career)
*please contact Abby Book with any questions about these two programs at abook@messiah.edu
In addition, coaching appointments are available for students who have questions or concerns about choosing/changing a major, career path exploration, internship planning, job searching and graduate school, etc. Interested students can contact us at career@messiah.edu or 717-691-6016, or schedule an appointment online through their Handshake account.
Division of Finance and Planning announces personnel changes
The Division of Finance and Planning is pleased to announce the following:
JR Harris was promoted from associate director of Student Financial Services to director of Student Financial Services effective Nov. 1. JR has been with Messiah University since June 1, bringing with him over 11 years of experience in higher education, working closely with students and families.
Lora Harper was promoted to the role of assistant controller. She is in charge of completing our University tax filings and is the primary point person on our annual audit team. Lora first started with Messiah in January 2014 in the Falcon Exchange as the assistant bursar and then later as the manager of Financial Services. In her present role she will continue to provide management and cashier window support for all activities and processes in the Falcon Exchange.
Melissa Huntington was promoted earlier this year to the accounting analyst for endowment position. She is responsible for reconciling and recording all activities related to the endowment, gifts, trusts and annuities for the University. In addition, she oversees cash management needs and monitors cash flow. Missy first joined Messiah in October of 2008 as an accounting assistant in Dining Services before transferring to the Finance Division in 2011.
Bryan Stout was promoted to Falcon Exchange coordinator in February. In his present role Bryan will be locally supervising staff, student and employee payments, ID Cards, student parking and campus commerce. Bryan has been with Messiah since 2015 and was most recently in a combined Falcon Exchange and Student Financial Services counselor position.
Nak Chhoeung joined the Student Financial Services team as our graduate and professional counselor in August. Nak previously served at HACC as the director of Financial Aid. He brings a solid depth of knowledge and experience in financial aid, while utilizing his spiritual gifts to serve our graduate and professional students.
Jackie Gehman is now serving our International Students at Messiah. Jackie previously served as our graduate and professional counselor in the graduate school. She brings great experience and understanding of Messiah’s community to holistically support our International students.
Oakes Museum – Spring Activity Boxes
Let’s get curious and science at home this spring – since the museum is closed to the public, we are bringing the museum to you!
Our Curator Club and CC2 programs will be offered as activity boxes.
Each box will include information on the topic, a link to an introduction/lesson video, craft/activity (all supplies included) and suggestions for additional activities.
Our boxes would be ideal for a younger child to work alongside and adult or sibling.
Curator Club boxes designed for students in grades 3-5
o Rocks and Minerals – February 15
o Seashells – March 1
o Fossils – March 15
o Flowers – March 29
o Insects – April 12
o Solve the Museum Mystery – April 26
CC2 boxes designed for students in grades 6-8
o Owls – February 22
o Fossils – March 8
o Catapult! March 22
o Who Done It? April 5
Boxes ship on the day listed.
Each box is $20 including shipping (continental US only). Check website for deals if you sign up for all of them!
Please visit our website for more information:
www.messiah.edu/info/22784/the_oakes_museum/3745/curator_clubs.
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Job opportunities
The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time director of safety. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/18074. Job related questions may be directed to Kathie Shafer, Vice President for Operations at kshafer@messiah.edu.
The International Student Programs Department has an opening for a full-time director of international student programs. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/18068. Job-related questions may be directed to Kevin Villegas, dean of students at kvillega@messiah.edu.
The Graduate Program in Occupational Therapy has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant, masters of occupational therapy program. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/18078. Job-related questions may be directed to Leanne Rutt, director, master of occupational therapy program at lrutt@messiah.edu.
