To put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
Ephesians 4:22-24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Admissions is excited to announce that Cassie Ebersole joined our team as an admissions counselor! Cassie is a May 2024 graduate of Messiah, with a degree in human development and family science and a minor in education. While at Messiah, she served as an RA and SRA and leader of the Messiah Survivor Club. Since graduation, she’s been working in Florida for Disney World but is a native of Middletown. She’s excited to come back to campus!
Cassie joined us on Monday, Jan. 6. She will be serving students in York County and New England states, as well as most of the Western states and Florida. She is replacing Catherine Arke, who recently took a new job with WebFX.
Financial Aid and Student Financial Services staffing update
After 39 years of dedicated service to Messiah University as our esteemed Director of Financial Aid Greg Gearhart has retired from full-time employment, effective Jan. 7. Greg has agreed to continue serving Messiah University part-time as our financial aid compliance officer. In this remote role, Greg will focus on maintaining university compliance with federal and state financial aid regulations, updating procedures and policies to reflect regulatory changes, contributing to staff training, and preparing required federal, state and third-party reports and surveys. We are grateful for Greg’s ongoing commitment to this critical role as we navigate ongoing regulatory requirements. He will continue to report to me and maintain direct communication with the appropriate university personnel. You can reach him at gearhart@messiah.edu.
Effective Jan. 7, JR Harris is promoted to executive director of student financial services, taking on the strategic leadership and comprehensive management of the new student financial services model that will encompass both Financial Aid and SFS. I am confident that JR will further develop our customer service, cohesion, and compliance as we unify these offices into one dynamic team. JR will collaborate closely with other university departments to ensure a seamless financial aid and billing experience for students and families, promote financial literacy, and contribute to the university’s strategic planning efforts.
As we develop the leadership team of our new combined department and maintain the separation of duties required by law, I am also excited to announce a couple of related promotions:
Mike Strite has agreed to serve as director of financial aid. We are fortunate to have Mike provide strategic direction and operational oversight of financial aid, offering guidance and support to JR and the team.
Steve Gross is being promoted to associate director of student financial services. Steve will provide leadership to the student accounts office, managing accounts receivable billing software, ensuring integration with campus financial systems and providing exceptional service to students and families.
Thank you for joining me in celebrating these significant milestones and supporting our colleagues as they step into their new roles.
John Chopka, vice president for enrollment management
AROUND CAMPUS
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Third Coast Percussion “Metamorphosis”
With choreography by Movement Art Is (Lil Buck and Jon Boogz)
Performed and interpreted by Trent Jeray and Cameron Murphy
Jan. 16
7:30 p.m., Parmer Hall
Sponsored by the Performing Arts Series
Third Coast Percussion joins forces with the groundbreaking choreography of Movement Art Is (Lil Buck and Jon Boogz) for an intimate, evening-length program that explores the duality of human nature. At once intensely personal and fiercely virtuosic, two disparate styles of street dance blend seamlessly with new music by Jlin and Tyondai Braxton and Philip Glass.
Ticket prices are $20 for adults; $5 for Messiah University students (with ID) and youth (18 and under). To purchase, please contact the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036 option #1 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.
The Living Library: Many Stories, One Community
Save the Date for “The Living Library” at Messiah’s Murray Library to be held the afternoon of Wednesday, April 9.
The Living Library: Many Stories, One Community: Designed as a place where the stories of others are on loan to readers, the Living Library seeks to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. The Living Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers.
Do you have a story to share? Please consider participating as a “book” in the Living Library at the Murray Library. As a living book, you would be sharing your story with others (small group – less than 10 people) in the Messiah University community in a moderated 25-minute session. Please complete this application to be a book no later than Friday, March 7.
https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_37v5VgYD9SA3g5D
Questions may be directed to Todd Allen, vice president for diversity affairs at tallen@messiah.edu or Liz Kielley, discovery and metadata librarian, at ekielley@messiah.edu.
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities
Graduate Enrollment and Student Services has an opening for a full-time enrollment counselor, graduate and professional studies. Job related questions may be directed to Sarah Wade at swade@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28556.
The Admissions office has an opening for a part-time data entry processor. Job related questions may be directed to Pamela Shook at pshook@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28527.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time cook II AM. Job related questions may be related to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28446.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time culinary assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28262.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time food service operations assistant -campus restaurant – Union Café. Job related questions may be directed to Drew White at awhite@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28356.
Dining Services has an opening for a part-time cook PM. Job related questions may be related to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27521.
The School of Arts, Culture and Society has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant to the Department of Biblical, Religious and Philosophical Studies and The Sider Institute. Job related questions may be directed to Shelly Skinner at sskinner@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28458.
Grounds Services has an opening for a full-time groundskeeper/crew leader. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Graybill at mgraybill@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28255.
Cybersecurity Education has an opening for a part-time cybersecurity administrative project coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Lynn Bigelow at lbigelow@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28212.
The Department of Safety has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Brad Neuenschwander at dneuenschwander@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27989.
The Department of Safety has an opening for 3rd shift safety officer/dispatcher. Job related questions may be directed to Daniel (Brad) Neuenschwander at dneuenschwander@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26686.
Campus and Building Services has an opening for a full time campus and building services worker, 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. off Saturday and Sunday OR Sunday-Thursday 5 p.m. -1:30 a.m. off Friday and Saturday. Job related questions can be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28259.
Campus and Building Services has an opening for a part time campus and building service worker, 3rd shift, Monday – Friday – 8 p.m. – midnight. Job related questions can be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27020.
The Department of Education has an opening for a full-time faculty in education. Job related questions may be directed to Beverly Pitcher-Johnson at bjohnson@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27681
The Department of Education has an opening for a part-time adjunct professor of education– EDUC 415 – Evidence-Based Practices in Early Childhood Education. Job related questions may be directed to Beverly Pitcher-Johnson at bjohnson@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28037.
The Department of Mathematics has an opening for a full-time term-tenure track mathematics faculty position. Job related questions may be directed to Amanda Lohss alohss@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28067.
The Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics has an opening for a part-time adjunct instructor in computer science. Job related questions may be directed to Amanda Lohss at alohss@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28440.
Graduate Studies: Physical Therapy has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Job related questions may be directed to Karl Bergmann at kbergmann@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28482.
For sale
Guideposts Sugarcreek Amish mystery books. Set of books 1-20, except book 17. Excellent condition, like new. Asking $90 for the set.
Email Bill at balthoff@messiah.edu.
All weather floor mats for Honda HRV 2016-2022. Mats were purchased a year and a half ago – they fit really nicely. Selling as I no longer have the vehicle. These fit Honda HRV for the following year: 2016 – 2022. Mats are in great shape and would look brand new with just a little cleaning. See the original Amazon listing here – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C6M37TTQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Contact Diane: dtitter@messiah.edu
WANTED
House mate wanted. Messiah professor looking for a male house mate to share a house in Grantham. Contact Dale Fogelsanger. dfogelsa@messiah.edu
