The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
Proverbs 12:22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Valerie Lemmon, professor of psychology and assistant dean, recently presented two continuing education workshops for psychologists at the 2022 Pennsylvania Psychological Association Convention. Based in part on her original Christian Scholarship Essay, she presented “Clinical Applications of Forgiveness” which also reflected student experiences in two chapel series she co-led with Chuck Jantzi. She co-presented an ethics workshop with Maximilian Shmidheiser, “The Moral Character: Cultivating Embodiment of Ethical Principles”.
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Congratulations from the Office of the Provost
Congratulations to the following faculty members who have been approved for promotion, term-tenure, or term-tenure renewal, effective Aug. 1:
Promotion from assistant professor to associate professor:
Anthony Eseke, assistant professor of communication and public relations
Andrew Hart, assistant professor of theology
Amanda Lohss, assistant professor of mathematics
Joy Meade, assistant professor of music
Philip Tan, assistant professor of engineering
Promotion from associate professor to full professor:
Heather Barto, associate professor of counseling
Melinda Burchard, associate professor of special education
Fabrizio Cilento, associate professor of communication
Leah Clarke, associate professor of counseling
Kimberly Fenstermacher, associate professor of nursing
Niklas Hellgren, associate professor of physics
David Owen, associate professor of computer science
Gladys Robalino, associate professor of Spanish
Kristen Slabaugh, associate professor of nursing
Brian Swartz, associate professor of engineering
Jennifer Thomson, associate professor of biopsychology
Term Tenure:
Anthony Eseke, assistant professor of communication and public relations
Kimberly Fenstermacher, associate professor of nursing
Andrew Hart, assistant professor of theology
Amanda Lohss, assistant professor of mathematics
Joy Meade, assistant professor of music
Kristen Slabaugh, associate professor of nursing
Philip Tan, assistant professor of engineering
Term Tenure Renewal:
Edward Arke, professor of communication
Edward Cohn, associate professor of theatre
Rachel Cornacchio, professor of music
Richard Crane, professor of theology
Timothy Dixon, professor of music
John Fea, professor of American history
Daniel Finch, professor of art
Todd Goranson, professor of music
Raeann Hamon, professor of family science and gerontology
Robin Lauermann, professor of politics
Bernardo Michael, professor of history
David Owen, associate professor of computer science
David Pettegrew, professor of history and archaeology
Emerson Powery, professor of biblical studies
Gladys Robalino, associate professor of Spanish
Sheila Rodriguez, associate professor of Spanish
Roseann Sachs, professor of chemistry
Damian Savarino, associate professor of music
Brian Smith, professor of Hebrew studies
Thomas Soerens, professor of engineering
Jennifer Thomson, associate professor of biopsychology
Timothy Van Dyke, associate professor of engineering
David Weaver-Zercher, professor of American religious history
Library Promotion from Assistant Librarian to Associate Librarian:
Sarah Myers, collection development and analysis librarian
Congratulations to the following retired faculty members who were approved to receive Emeritus Status:
John Beaney, professor of modern languages
Edward Davis, professor of the history of science
Christine Forsythe, professor of art
Donald Forsythe, professor of art
John Harles, professor of politics
Caleb Miller, professor of philosophy
Richard Roberson, professor of music
David Vader, professor engineering
Kathryn Witt, professor of dietetics
AROUND CAMPUS
FY22 fiscal year end is June 30
End of year processing and account review is essential for accurate presentation of our financial records. Please begin your end of year processing as soon as you are able and complete no later than the due dates below.
| Transaction Type | Deadline | Late Acceptance Until | Where | Special Instructions |
| Petty Cash Reconciliation (ALL remaining FY22 expenditures) | June 17 | June 24 | Falcon Exchange | |
| Cash Transmittals/Deposits | June 30 | July 8 | Falcon Exchange | Specify FY22 in Description |
| Cash/Credit Card Transmittals | June 30 | July 8 | Falcon Exchange | Specify FY22 at top of form |
| Journal Entries | June 30 | July 14 | Accounting@messiah.edu | Specify FY22 in the Explanation |
| ***Transfers | June 30 | July 14 | Accounting@messiah.edu | Specify FY22 |
| General Ledger/Books Closed | July 15 | Accounting@messiah.edu | Questions after this date will be reviewed but may not be eligible for recording | |
*** Transfers – review ALL department orgs and accounts (including operating, capital, grant, and special funds reports)
Questions should be sent to FalconExchange@messiah.edu or Accounting@messiah.edu.
Lunch and Learn: Ancestry.com and the 1950 Census
Did you know that Messiah employees have access to Ancestry.com (Library Edition)? Find your ancestors and grow your family tree. In April 2022, the 1950 Census was released to the public for the first time, after 72 years. Learn how to find yourself or your family members in the census. Let’s learn together!
- Tuesday, June 7 at noon: Ancestry.com and the 1950 Census
- Bring your lunch to Boyer 337 (computer lab)
- This class will be hands on. Computers provided.
- Open to all Messiah employees
- Registration Required (max. 24). Sign up here
MSCHE self-study
As previously communicated, Messiah University is currently in the process of conducting a self-study, part of the institution’s accreditation requirements with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The self-study process includes a written report detailing how the university fulfills the MSCHE standards of accreditation and requirements of affiliation. As a part of the self-study process, the Messiah community is invited to review and give feedback on draft chapters of the self-study report that have been written by the steering committee and relevant working groups. The draft chapters will be available for review between June 6 – June 20 on the Messiah University Middle States webpage. Comments or feedback can be submitted to selfstudy@messiah.edu. The steering committee appreciates the input and engagement of all members of the Messiah community.
Juneteenth story hour and dessert picnic
All employees are invited to stop by the Campus Commons green space for a Juneteenth Story Hour and Dessert Picnic on Monday, June 13, at 11 a.m., to enjoy an ice cream treat, tea cake and strawberry lemonade. Please feel free to bring your children, grandchildren or neighborhood kids to take a break, sit under a tree, and listen to engaging stories about Juneteenth. If you don’t have any children to bring, just bring yourself! To ensure we have enough treats, please RSVP by tomorrow by visiting https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eIC7gE7eYJB456e.
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities:
The Engle Center has an opening for a full-time medical director; provider. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/21739. Job-related questions may be directed to Kevin Villegas, dean of students and Christian spiritual formation at kvillega@messiah.edu.
Messiah Press has an opening for a part-time printing and bindery technician position, working Aug.-May, 20 hours per week. For more information and to apply, please visit https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/21667. Job-related questions may be directed to Dwayne Magee, director of printing and mailing services at dmagee@messiah.edu
For sale:
Papa bear shirts. Great t-shirts for Father’s Day! What dad or grandpa would not be proud to wear a t-shirt like this? Papa bear with his baby bears. You can choose any wording you’d like along with the bears: Papa, Daddy, Grandpa, Poppy, Grams, you name it, your choice. $25 ea. Email me with size and info: sportko@messiah.edu
Horse t-shirts for girls. What girl who loves horses would not be proud to wear this shirt? Let them show their love for their horse. Can be personalized. Email me for more information: sportko@messiah.edu
FORTNITE t-shirt or sweatshirt. Yes, Fortnite is still going strong! T-shirt ($15) or sweatshirts ($25), Email for more information: sportko@messiah.edu
Dryer for sale. Less than one year old Whirlpool 7.0-cu ft. vented electric dryer- white. Purchased at Lowes for $599. Asking $400 OBO. Can provide pictures upon request. Pick up from Lewisberry. If interested, please contact Tom at trhoads@messiah.edu.
Duplex for sale in Grantham. 810 Grantham Rd. Contact: Dale Fogelsanger 717-623-0735
In Search of:
Housing for the fall. I am searching for a place of residence for the fall.
Depending on availability, I am looking for EITHER:
a small apartment where I, my wife, and two cats might reside…
OR
a room where I would reside and my wife would visit (but without the cats).
Please contact Richard Crane: rcrane@messiah.edu
