He replied, “Because you have so little faith.
Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed,
you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move.
Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Matthew 17:20 NIV
AROUND CAMPUS
Please review and update your emergency contact information
As we begin the new academic year, please take a moment to review and update the emergency contact information we have on file for you. Keeping this information current helps ensure we can reach the right people in the event of an emergency. To view and make changes, please follow these simple instructions:
- Go to FalconLink. Search for and select the ‘Personal Information’ card.
- Then, select ‘Emergency Contacts (employee).’
- Review your list of names and phone numbers for individuals to be contacted in the event of an emergency.
- If edits or changes are required, scroll down and select the link to ‘Update Emergency Contacts.’
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
New graduate assistants at Messiah
The Graduate Program in Higher Education Leadership is pleased to welcome 15 new graduate assistants (GAs) for the 2025-2026 academic year on the Messiah University campus. Graduate assistantships offer our graduate students in the M.A in Higher Education Leadership or the M.A. in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership the opportunity to apply educational theories gained through classroom instruction and put them into professional practice through supervised, real-world experience. The GA program aims to provide an innovative and cost-efficient way to advance departmental and university-wide goals and objectives.
Please join us and our collaborating departments in welcoming the following to the Messiah University community: Laura Almeida, GA for graduate programs; Allie Book, GA for assessment of student learning; Jess Carroll, GA for the Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement (service trips); Dan Erikson GA for Alumni and Parent Engagement; Sam Erikson, GA for Academic Accessibility; Daane Harvey GA for men’s basketball; Cherish Hawkins, GA for Residence Life; Kaylin Heller, GA for Student Engagement; James Helman, GA for Athletic Communication; Gigie Gilles Jackson, GA for Student Success and Retention; Liz Meyer, GA for the Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement (off-campus programs); Amelia Montgomery, GA for Residence Life; Liv Monturo, GA for commuter student services and FYE; Mason Scott, GA for intramural sports and open gym; and Emma Swartz, GA for women’s volleyball.
They join 4 returning graduate assistants to the Messiah campus, who will complete their degree programs and GA positions this year. Kade Anzulavich, GA for men’s basketball; Ethan Kiggins, GA for Campus Ministries; Tony Masters, GA for Residence Life; and Caleb Narber, GA for athletics marketing and game promotions.
Stepping Forward: A Year of Holistic Programming for People with Parkinson’s
Messiah University is proud to announce it has received a $17,000 community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation to support Stepping Forward: A Year of Holistic Programming for People with Parkinson’s Disease. This interdisciplinary, yearlong wellness initiative is designed to support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease through creative, evidence-based programming. Thanks to this generous grant, it will be offered at no cost to participants. Launching in summer 2025, Stepping Forward is a yearlong interdisciplinary initiative developed by Dr. Krystal Robinson-Bert, associate professor of occupational therapy, in collaboration with Dr. Kris Hansen-Kieffer, executive director of community wellness. The series builds on four years of data-informed pilot work and brings together specialists in occupational therapy, physical therapy, music, counseling and fitness.
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Job openings
The Engle Center has an opening for a full-time counselor. Job related questions may be directed to Aubrey Kleinfeld at AKleinfe@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30035.
The Oakes Museum of Natural History is now hiring a part-time museum teaching docent. Job related questions may be directed to Helena Cicero at hcicero@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30038.
Admissions have an opening for a full-time admissions counselor. Job related questions may be directed to Shayna Mark at smark@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29957.
Dining Services has an opening for a part-time dining services associate. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29901.
Dining Services has an opening for a part-time dining services associate, Winding Hill campus, summers off. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29896.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time operations assistant for campus restaurants – summers off. Job related questions may be directed to Drew White at awhite@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29897.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time sous chef. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29822.
Dining Services has an opening for a part-time PM cook. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29703.
Development has an opening for a full-time senior regional advancement representative. Job related questions may be directed John Zeigler at jzeigler@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29719.
Campus and building services has an opening for a first shift FT, Campus and Building Services Worker, Residence Halls. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30124.
Campus and building services has an opening for a part-time campus and building services worker, Residence Hall. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29799.
Campus and building services has an opening for a part-time campus and building services worker, part time 1st shift. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29833.
Campus and building services has an opening for a full-time campus and building services worker, 3rd shift – Sunday-Thursday 9 p.m.-5:30 a.m. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29933.
Admissions 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/29297.
Grounds Services has an opening for a full-time groundskeeper/crew leader. Job related questions may be directed to Artie Palese at palese@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29998.
Grounds Services has an opening for a full-time athletic field spray applicator/aeration coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Artie Palese at palese@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29463.
The Department of Safety has an opening for 2nd shift safety officer/dispatcher. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28594.
Data Innovation and Reporting is now hiring a full-time programmer/analyst. Job related questions may be directed to Joe Bennett at bennett@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30074. D
ata Security has an opening for a full-time IT security analyst. Job related questions may be directed to Allen Snook at asnook@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30078.
The Department of Safety has an opening for 1st shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29967.
For sale
Coming Soon – 3BR, 1.5 Bath Ranch
3BR, 1.5 Bath Ranch located in the Heritage Acres neighborhood of Mechanicsburg Borough. 501 Sharon Ave, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. We are selling our home of 10 years and moving locally to a different home. Close proximity to campus (4 miles), walking distance to Kindergarten Academy, Elmwood Academy, and Down-to-Earth Coffee Shop. The house is not yet listed and will go on the market August 21 or 22. Happy to answer questions, but all showings and pricing info will go through our realtor. Will edit this post with a link to the listing once it is available. Contact Brandon Hoover and Meg Jones Hoover, bmhoover@gmail.com.
Car booster seat; infant/toddler feeding seat
Graco Turbo NT backless booster seat, $10. First Years 3-stage feeding/booster seat, straps to regular chair, $10. Both items lightly used at grandparents’ house, very good condition; no recalls. Contact sboyce@messiah.edu
FREE
Free desk. If you are interested in this free desk from Murray Library, please contact Tracy Sheaffer at tsheaffer@messiah.edu. The desk has wheels for easier moving.
