Direct your children onto the right path,
and when they are older, they will not leave it.
Proverbs 22:6
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Department of Safety celebrates new officers, promotions and professional achievements
New events coordinator
Please join us in congratulating Steve Grill on accepting the role of events coordinator. Steve has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to serving our campus community, and we are excited to see him bring his experience and dedication to this important position. We look forward to the positive impact he will have in supporting campus events and strengthening partnerships across the university.
Promotion to senior officer
The Department is also pleased to announce that Jeff Beck has been promoted to senior officer. Jeff has already demonstrated strong leadership within the Department of Safety, and his willingness to take on additional responsibilities has greatly benefited both the department and the campus community. His dedication to professionalism and service makes him well suited for this position.
Welcoming a New Officer
Please join us in welcoming Brian Malloy to the Department of Safety. Brian recently retired from the Baltimore County Police Department and joins our team as a first-shift officer. Brian brings many years of law enforcement experience, strong communication skills and a commitment to public service. We are grateful to have Brian join our team and look forward to the knowledge and experience he brings to our department and campus community.
Celebrating professional achievement
The Department would also like to congratulate Stephen Palmer on successfully passing the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) examination. This accomplishment represents a tremendous investment of time, effort, and perseverance including more than 400 hours of education, training and preparation. Stephen’s commitment to professional development and emergency response excellence reflects the high standards we strive for as a department. We are proud of this achievement and grateful for the expertise and skills he brings to our team.
Publication on families as sources of strength, healing and hope
Dr. Raeann Hamon (distinguished professor of family science and gerontology) and Dr. Chloe Merrill (Weber State U) served as editors of a Groves Monograph on the theme of Families As Sources of Strength, Healing and Hope. Hamon, Dr. Erin Boyd-Soisson (professor of human development and family science), and Jordyn Thompson (FCS ’26) co-authored a chapter in the volume entitled Pedagogical Strategies that Reinforce a Family Strengths Mindset. The electronic version is available at Volume 9: https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.14822258
Announcement of new academic leaders!
Welcome to two new academic leaders! We are pleased to announce that Dr. Melanie (Melly) Howard will join Messiah University as our new associate provost. Dr. Howard brings substantial experience in academic leadership, faculty development, curriculum oversight and the integration of faith and learning. She recently served as associate provost and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Simpson University, where her work has included supporting academic programs, collaborating with faculty leaders and advancing institutional priorities. A scholar of New Testament studies, Dr. Howard earned her Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary and has taught at several institutions, including Fresno Pacific University, Valparaiso University, Princeton Theological Seminary and Messiah University.
As an alumna of Messiah, she also brings a meaningful connection to our university’s mission and community. In this new role, Dr. Howard will help strengthen academic planning, support faculty and school-level leadership, develop external partnerships and contribute to continued excellence across Messiah’s undergraduate and graduate academic programs. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Howard back to the Messiah community.
We are also pleased to announce that Dr. Gregory Ochoa will join Messiah University as the new dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Dr. Ochoa brings broad experience in academic affairs, program development, faculty leadership and institutional administration. He has served in significant academic leadership roles, including as interim provost at Notre Dame of Maryland University’s School of Integrative Health and previously as dean of Academic Affairs at Potomac State College of West Virginia University. Dr. Ochoa earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Creighton University, his master’s degree in psychology from Marshall University, and his doctorate in educational leadership from Duquesne University. His background aligns well with the mission and momentum of SGPS, which serves graduate and adult learners through a growing portfolio of programs, degrees and certificates. As dean, Dr. Ochoa will provide leadership for SGPS faculty, programs, student success and strategic growth while continuing Messiah’s commitment to academic excellence and Christian faith. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ochoa to Messiah University and to this important leadership role.
BID FAREWELL
Retirement farewell
After 13 years of excellence in accounts payable, Terry McLoughlin will retire from Messiah University on July 31. Terry’s careful work in accounts payable has had a meaningful part in supporting every department on campus, often without many realizing the role she played. The finance hallway will not be the same without her. We will miss her constant support, her vast knowledge, her kindness and her memory (oh, her memory!). We wish her complete joy in her next chapter. Come share an ice cream sundae with us as we celebrate Terry on Tuesday, July 14, between 1-2:30 p.m. in the Messiah Trustees Board Roam (PAWC 310).
Procurement Services would also like to announce that Tina Dillon has joined the Messiah family as the new accounts payable specialist. Tina brings with her years of experience in the AP field and has been a wonderful addition to the team. We are equally excited for both Terry and Tina as they transition to their next adventures. Join us in congratulating them both.
Farewell to Matt Logan
The creative team in the Office of Marketing and Communications would like to bid farewell to Senior Graphic Designer Matt Logan. During his seven years as a part of the creative team, Matt has done beautiful work for campus clients and for the university as a whole—through his design for The Bridge magazine, graduate programs, the University “See Anew” brand refresh, Messiah Christmas and other special projects campus wide.
Matt will be taking a position at his church where he’ll continue to use his significant gifts. Thankfully, Messiah will continue to benefit from his talents as a coach with the track and field team. Matt’s last day with the university was Thursday, June 25. Please join us in thanking him for his contributions and in praying for him and his family as he moves forward into what the Lord has planned for this next phase of his career.
AROUND CAMPUS
Murray Minute: America250 and streaming
In between fireworks and picnics, explore the story of America with your family. Murray Library offers streaming access to Ken Burns’s PBS documentaries featuring The American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin, The Vietnam War, Country Music, and more. These films bring history to life for all ages. Streaming is available to all Messiah employees, on or off campus, with your MU login. There’s no cost; just press play and learn together.
Garner health benefit
If you’re enrolled in the EPO or high-deductible medical plans, don’t miss out on Garner, a FREE benefit designed to help you find high-quality care and save money. Garner makes it easy by identifying “Garner Top Providers” — doctors in your network who have a proven track record of delivering excellent patient outcomes. When you see a Garner Top Provider, you can get reimbursed for your out-of-pocket medical costs. Garner will help cover up to $1,000 for individuals or up to $2,000 for families. Take a few minutes now to create your account at app.getgarner.com and set up your Care Team. Then schedule your appointments this summer with confidence! For even easier account management, download the Garner Health App to your phone! Questions? Contact Jennifer Smithmyer at ext. 7086.
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities
Please find current job openings below and check jobs.messiah.edu for additional positions that will be available.
The Teacher Education Program has an opening for a full-time field placement, internship, and certification coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Beverly Pitcher Johnson at bjohnson@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Field Placement, Internship, and Certification Coordinator posting link.
Human Resources has an opening for a full-time human resources assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Inger Blount at iblount@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Human Resources Assistant posting link.
Student Success has an opening for a part-time student success coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Jocelyn Chavous at jchavous@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Student Success Coordinator posting link.
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: FT Counselor posting link.
The Engel Center has an opening for a part-time counselor. Job related questions may be directed to Aubrey Kleinfeld at akleinfe@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: PT Counselor posting link.
The NEXT Steps Program has an opening for a full-time residence life educator. Job related questions may be directed to Amber Brisbane at abrisbane@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: NEXT Steps RLE posting link.
Grad nursing has an opening for the part-time administrative assistant. Job-related questions may be directed to Brenda Elliott at belliott@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit Administrative Assistant, Grad Nursing link
Graduate Social Work and the Department of Social Work has an opening for the part-time administrative assistant. Job-related questions may be directed to Stacey Barker at sbarker@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit Administrative Assistant, Graduate Social Work and the Department of Social Work link
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time chef I-PM. Job related questions may be directed to Shannon Bivens sbivens@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Chef I PM link.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time cook II-PM. Job related questions may be directed to Shannon Bivens sbivens@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Cook II PM link.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time Operations Assistant – Retail. Job related questions may be directed to Drew White at awhite@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Operations Assistant – Retail link.
Art and design has an opening for the part-time position of administrative assistant. Job-related questions may be directed to David Kasparek at dkaspare@messiah.edu . For more information and to apply, please visit Administrative Assistant, Art & Design link
Campus and Building Services has an opening for a full-time 2nd shift supervisor. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: Campus and Building Services Supervisor, 2nd Shift link.
Campus and Building Services has an opening for a full-time residence halls worker. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: Campus & Building Services Worker, Residence Halls shift link.
Campus and Building Services has an opening for a part-time residence halls worker. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: part-time Campus & Building Services Worker, Residence Halls link.
The Department of Athletics has an opening for the part-time position of head men’s and women’s tennis coach. Job-related questions may be directed to Sarah Gustin-Hamrock, executive director of athletics at sgustinhamrock@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit Head Tennis Coach
The Department of Athletics has an opening for the position of head coach, women’s flag football, game day administrator. Job-related questions may be directed to Sarah Gustin-Hamrock, executive director of athletics at sgustinhamrock@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please see: Flag Football Head Coach
The Department of Athletics has an opening for the position of assistant coach/admin coordinator and recruiter for women’s lacrosse and game day Manager. Job-related questions may be directed to Casey Stone at cstone@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please see: this link
Enrollment management has an opening for the full-time temporary position of admissions travel recruiter. Job-related questions may be directed to Megan Means, admissions counselor/coordinator of travel at mmeans@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit: Admissions Traveling Recruiter
The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time third shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: 3rd shift safety officer link.
The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time first shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: 1st shift safety officer link.
The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time second-shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: 2nd shift safety officer link.
Grounds Services has an opening for a part-time seasonal groundskeeper. Job related questions may be directed to Artie Palese at palese@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: seasonal grounds keeper link.
For Sale
Selling a set of NIB LG Xboom Earbuds Lite by will.i.am. Up to 35-hour battery life. Awesome sound quality! Built-in 3-microphone active noise cancellation and adjustable ambient modes. Photos at request. Contact Lori Sarago at lsarago@messiah.edu. I will bring to campus if desired.
Wanted
Roommate wanted. My daughter is looking for another Christian woman to be a roommate in a Camp Hill townhouse for 6-12 months. She is open to grad students as well as faculty and employees. For more information please contact, karaschmi@gmail.com
OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS
The Comfort Project Foundation recently launched by Messiah graduate
Grief touches all of us at some point in our lives, and during those difficult seasons, support and prayer can make a meaningful difference.
Amber Miller-Garlinger, a 2022 Messiah University graduate, recently launched The Comfort Project Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing spiritual and practical support to individuals navigating grief, including those mourning the loss of a beloved pet. The foundation was started in memory of Amber’s grandfather, Steve Mayo, who passed last July and dedicated his life to helping and praying for others.
The foundation creates and sends free, individualized comfort kits to those who have recently experienced a loss. In addition, a dedicated prayer team is available to provide encouragement and prayer support during challenging times.
If you or someone you know could benefit from these resources, please consider visiting The Comfort Project Foundation’s website and social media platforms to learn more.
