“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We are delighted to announce Paula Holtzinger as the new director of the Agape Center for Local and Global Engagement, effective Jan. 3. Paula’s various experiences in service learning, global study, work and service, as well as community partner relations wonderfully reflect the mission of the Agape Center. Paula is a proud graduate of Messiah’s Peace and Conflict Studies program. The transformative experiences she had as a student leader with the Agape Center influenced her decision to pursue international work through the English Language Institute where she facilitated experiential learning opportunities and taught English in Vietnam, Lebanon, Hong Kong and Cambodia. Paula also served as an emergency response assistant for Lebanon and Syria with Mennonite Central Committee in Beirut. From there, Paula joined Journey’s End Refugee Settlement Services as the employment training program manager in Buffalo, NY. Most recently, Paula has served as the administrative assistant to the Agape Center team while completing her graduate work in restorative justice, trauma and resilience in educational environments. Please join us in welcoming Paula into this role! – Christy Hanson, Dean of Experiential Learning and Leadership Development
BID FAREWELL
Julie Fenton, director of student engagement, has decided to step down from her position to stay home with her daughter, Hallie. Julie’s last day at Messiah will be Jan. 18. Julie has done a wonderful job leading the department through many transitions over the last four and a half years. In her eight years working at Messiah, we know that she has made an impact on a multitude of students and many employees as well. We are so grateful for her expertise in such a wide range of areas from navigating contracts to leading student club advisors to mentoring students through difficult times. Julie will be greatly missed!
For those who would like to stop by the Office of Student Engagement to share well wishes with Julie, we will be hosting an open house on Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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The HNES Department invites you to a farewell reception for Gina Jablonski in the HNES Conference Room, Sol 206, on Friday, Jan. 19 between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. We celebrate Gina’s contributions over the last 16 years in a variety of offices across campus, but most importantly HNES! A light lunch will be offered. Best wishes on retirement, Gina!
AROUND CAMPUS
Trivia Night in the Library – Friday, Jan. 19
You’re invited! Put your knowledge to the test on Friday, Jan. 19 at Trivia Night! Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. at Murray Library! We’ll have four rounds of trivia to test your knowledge in a variety of categories. All Messiah staff are invited. Gather with a group of colleagues to form a team or join up with friendly folks when you arrive. Teams can include up to six players. Awesome prizes await the top three teams!
Upcoming Passport Service Day
Save the date: Passport Service Day is Jan. 23!
Church Choir Festival
You are invited to sing in Messiah University’s second annual Church Choir Festival 2024! Last year was a beautiful success with great music and learning for all participants. This year’s festival will take place on February 4 in beautiful Parmer Hall at the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and the Performing Arts. This one-afternoon festival will provide area church choirs with the chance to fellowship together by learning and performing diverse anthems of the Christian faith in a large festival choir conducted by Messiah University music professors and alongside Messiah University’s 48-voice Concert Choir. In addition to choral clinics and performance, the afternoon will also include lifelong-learning classes for singers and directors. For more information and to register, please visit https://www.messiah.edu/info/20641/camps_workshops_and_festivals
Hiring Summer Student Employees
In order to assist students with obtaining summer on-campus employment and to facilitate placement of students, the Student Employment Office will be holding a summer job fair on campus on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 10:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. in Eisenhower Commons. Departments hiring summer student workers should plan to have a representative available at the Job Fair unless all summer workers are already actively working for the department during the academic year or are being rehired from the prior summer.
Please keep the following dates in mind as you plan your summer student hiring:
February 5: Summer position requests/modifications due
February 16: RSVP for Job Fair due and Summer Postings due
February 28: Summer Job Fair
April 5: Summer hiring proposals are due. A hiring proposal must be submitted for each student who will be working this summer.
If your department plans to hire student employees for the summer of 2024, please read the summer hiring information (attachment) prior to proceeding with the summer hiring process or making employment offers.
If you have any questions about summer student employment, please contact Belinda Conrad, Student Employment Coordinator, at ext. 2900 or studentemployment@messiah.edu.
The Bridge Center for Continuing Education
Did you know that the Bridge Center for Continuing Education offers training opportunities for professionals from various fields, including social work, counseling, business, physical therapy and other healthcare professions. We are asking for your help! If you have a family member or friend who could benefit from one of the continuing education opportunities, direct them to our website at www.messiah.edu/bridgecenter.
Service Trip Advisors Needed!
Advise a 2024 Service Experience:
The Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement is excited to announce that for our 2024 Spring Service Experiences we will be working and learning from the following teams and locations:
• Priority 1 Ministries: Bronx, New York (March 8, 2024 – March 13, 2024)
• The Philly Project: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (March 8, 2024 – March 13, 2024)
• Praying Pelican Missions: Maui, Hawaii (March 10, 2024 – March 15, 2024)
• Mennonite Disaster Service: Crisfield, Maryland (March 10, 2024 – March 16, 2024)
As we prepare for each of these Service Learning Experiences, we are looking for Messiah Employees and Faculty who would be willing to help advise these teams. Throughout each of these experiences, students will be learning more about community, culture, and how the Lord continues to call each of us to lives of service, learning and love.
If you are interested in advising any of these trips, or even our International Service Experience to Poland (May 17, 2024 – May 28, 2024), please feel free to fill out this SURVEY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5WCPRIsL2cILmI9BgGsILGcfyNT24dnIwlZ802_Jdg-9Ylg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Thank you for serving, learning and loving with us! The Agapé Team is praying for you all and the 2024 Spring Semester ahead!
A note of thanks
I wanted to thank each of you who were so kind by sending my mom a card at Christmas. She was so tickled to get so many cards (over 30). I was there the one day when the employee came in to give her the mail, she said “Shirley OMG you keep getting so many cards”, and my mom just smiled. She didn’t recognize anyone (dementia), but each time she opened one she would just smile, she had them all over her room. So to each of you who showed her this kindness, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It’s not always the gift you give, but the love and care with something as simple as a card can bring to someone. Just look at that smile on her face. Thank you and may God bless each and every one of you. – Stacy and her mom
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities
Murray Library has an opening for a part-time library evening circulation supervisor. Job related questions may be directed to Sarah Myers at smyers@messiah.edu (librarian). For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26159.
The Admissions Office has an opening for a part-time admissions hospitality assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Kristin Thomas at kthomas@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26174.
The Agape Center for Local and Global Engagement has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Paula Holtzinger at pholtzinger@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26176.
The department of Marketing and Communications has an opening for a full-time communication specialist. Job related questions may be directed to Danielle Ran at dran@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26109.
The Registrar’s Office has an opening for a part-time records and registration assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Kathee Clark at kclark@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25904.
Murray Library has an opening for a full-time director of the Murray Library. Job related questions may be directed to David Weaver-Zercher at dzercher@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25707.
The Department of Marketing and Communications has an opening for a full-time web services manager. Job related questions may be directed to Kris Hardy at khardy@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25752.
The Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics has an opening for a full-time computer science faculty member. Job related questions can be directed to Niklas Hellgren at nhellgren@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24349.
The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time 3rd shift safety officer/dispatcher. Job related questions may be directed to Bryce Wickard at bwickard@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25830.
The Department of Network Services has an opening for a full-time system administrator/analyst. Job-related questions may be directed to Tony Wyland at wyland@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23892.
Dining Services has several part and full-time positions including a culinary assistant and cook II . For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu.
Campus and Building services have a variety of full and part-time openings. Job related questions can be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu
For sale
NY Rangers Jersey. New York Rangers Adidas Aeroready pullover. Medium size.
Royal blue and red, 65% polyester, 35% cotton. Picture is attached.
New or like new condition (my son received this as a Christmas gift without a seller’s tag, but it appears to have never been worn). No blemishes or loose threads.
Perfect for NY Rangers fans looking to add to their wardrobes. Asking $50.
Please contact Bob Feil at rfeil@messiah.edu if you have any questions or would like to see it.
Free
Free from Murray Library. Would you be interested in the library’s former newspaper holder? This could be used for all sorts of fun things, like drying art projects, hanging unique objects, and much more. Imagination knows no bounds! Each horizontal rod sits on the black pegs and is easily movable. The frame fastens to the wall. It can be used for educational or personal purposes. If interested, please contact smyers@messiah.edu
OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS
Messiah Dining Services and West Shore Chamber of Commerce: Taste of the Chamber 2024
After a few years off, the West Shore Chamber of Commerce Taste of the Chamber is back for 2024! This year the event is not a single evening but will run from Feb 9-March 25. During this time several West Shore restaurants will be featured, including Messiah’s Winding Hill Café! Here is how it works, register for $10 on the Chamber website and you will be entered into a drawing to win one of three top cash prizes and member gift cards from the West Shore Chamber. Every time you visit one of the participating eateries, snap a picture of your receipt and submit it to the Chamber and you will be entered for an opportunity to win additional prizes and incentives. For more information and to register to win check out https://wschamber.org/ Tell your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues to stop by Winding Hill Café for lunch or a cup of coffee and support local businesses.
