May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Damian Savarino, associate professor of music, recently appeared again at Carnegie Hall (debut in 2010) with Distinguished Concerts International of New York (DCINY).  Savarino performed the bass solos in Mozart’s Requiem, of which a critic wrote, “The soloists were all at the top of their game, with perhaps some extra kudos to Mr. Savarino, who was a powerhouse!” (Jeffrey Williams, New York Concert Review, Inc.)

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Congratulations to the following faculty members who have been approved for promotion, term-tenure, or term-tenure renewal effective August 1:

Promotion from assistant professor to associate professor:
Nancy Frank, assistant professor of nursing
Maya Georgieva, assistant professor of counseling
David Hazen, assistant professor of education
Sarah Myers, assistant professor of history
Jennifer Ness-Myers, assistant professor biology
Jason Renn, assistant professor of politics
Krystal Robinson-Bert, assistant professor of occupational therapy
Leanne Rutt, assistant professor of occupational therapy

Promotion from associate professor to full professor:
Damian Savarino, associate professor of music
Shelly Skinner, associate professor of Christian ministries
Stella Ye, associate professor of Mandarin Chinese

Term tenure:
Nancy Frank, assistant professor of nursing
Maya Georgieva, assistant professor of counseling
David Hazen, assistant professor of education
Sarah Myers, assistant professor of history
Jennifer Ness-Myers, assistant professor biology
Jason Renn, assistant professor of politics
Krystal Robinson-Bert, assistant professor of occupational therapy
Leanne Rutt, Assistant professor of occupational therapy

Term tenure renewal:
Andrew Babyak, associate professor of management
Erin Boyd-Soisson, professor of human development and family science
Carol Buckley, associate professor of math curriculum climate and instruction
David Dixon, professor of communication
Jeffrey Erikson, associate professor of biology
Erik Forst, associate professor of music
David Foster, professor of biology and environmental science
Michael Harcrow, professor of music
Joseph Huffman, professor of European history
Sarah Jones, associate professor of nursing
Scott Kieffer, professor of health and exercise physiology
Matthew Lewis, associate professor of health and human performance
Nancy McCown, professor of communication
Carol McGinnis, associate professor of counseling
Keith Quesenberry, associate professor of marketing
Paul Rego, professor of politics
Matthew Roth, professor of English
Wanda Thuma-McDermond, professor of nursing

Congratulations to the following retired faculty members who were approved to receive Emeritus Status:

Randall Basinger, provost, professor of philosophy
Marti Derr, associate professor of nursing
Stephen Gallaher, professor of Christian ministries
Michael Rice, digital resources and serials librarian

AROUND CAMPUS

Active shooter exercise

Messiah University is required by the Jeanne Clery Act to annually review crisis response plans and to participate in training exercises. Each time the crisis response team participates in these exercises there is a review and lesson learned process, better preparing campus for emergencies.

On May 18 – between 8 – 11 a.m. – Messiah University will be partnering with the Upper Allen police department on a mock active shooter situation at Larsen Student Union. On May 18, the police department will work with the department of safety staff. During this time there will be multiple police vehicles and officers moving about campus. It is important to know that live ammunition will NOT be utilized or permitted during these drills. All people are asked to remain away from Larsen Student Union during these training exercises.

For questions, please contact Kathie Shafer, vice president for operations at kshafer@messiah.edu or Bryce Wickard, director of safety, at bwickard@messiah.edu or at 717-691-6005 x 2467.

End of fiscal year approaching

FY23 fiscal year end is June 30. End of year processing and account review is essential for accurate representation 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.

June 23
Petty cash reconciliation
Due to Falcon Exchange

July 6
Purchasing card personal reimbursements
Due to Falcon Exchange

July 7
Falcon Exchange transmittals
Cross-Cultural travel reconciliations
All other travel reconciliations
Due to Falcon Exchange
Specify FY23 in description

July 14
Journal entries
Transfers – review ALL department orgs and accounts (including operating, capital, grant, and special funds reports)
Submit to Accounting@messiah.edu

Questions should be sent to Accounting@messiah.edu.

Did you know…?

All of the “Did you know” tips have been compiled into one document.  A link can be found on the Procurement Services website (under Helpful Information).  It will be updated with each new tip we share.  Questions?  Dial x6010.

Summer Fitness Center membership

In addition to day, month, and year-long passes the fitness center is offering a prorated summer membership that runs May 8 – Aug. 18. The cost is $90 and includes unlimited access to our 14,000-square-foot facility during open hours (7 days a week). If you know of anyone looking for a gym who is in the area over the summer feel free to send them to our portal page: https://falconrec.messiah.edu/ or invite them to stop by the fitness center front desk.

Ask my accountant

Ask My Accountant – Wednesday, May 31, Boyer Hall, Room 138 from 9 – 10 a.m. This is a working session open to all. What is a fund, org and account? When might Messiah be required to collect and remit PA sales tax? What do I need to do in anticipation of fiscal year-end? Come learn about these things and more. Session will start with a brief discussion by finance and planning accounting team members. This will be followed by an open floor question and answer period.

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

The Department of Wellness and Recreation has an opening for a part-time fitness center front desk staff. Job related questions may be directed to Kevin Ogden at kogden@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24528.

Messiah Press Production has an opening for a part-time printing and bindery technician. Job related questions can be directed to Dwayne Magee at dmagee@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24603.

The Financial Aid Office has an opening for a part-time financial aid office assistant. Job related questions can be directed to Mike Strite at mstrite@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24648

Facility Services has an opening for a full-time general maintenance HVAC mechanic. Job related questions can be directed to Brian Miller at bemiller@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24582.

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.

The Campus Information Center has an opening for a part-time receptionist. Job related questions may be directed to Jody Brandt at jbrandt@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24326

The Athletics Department has an opening for a full-time head men’s and women’s swim coach; director of aquatics. Job related questions can be directed to Sarah Gustin-Hamrock at: sgustinhamrock@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24280.

Dining Services has several part and full-time positions including a catering supervisor, union café supervisor, Sous chef, and cooks. 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 Events has several full-time 3rd shift openings (Monday- Friday 9:30 p.m. – 6 a.m.). There are also 2nd shift openings (5 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.). For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu.

Groundskeeping has openings for part-time seasonal groundskeepers. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23614. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Graybill at mgraybill@messiah.edu

For sale

Coleman Sportster gas grill for sale. Brand new never opened Coleman Sportster gas grill. Great for small families, tailgating, etc.
Asking $80.00. Email Bill at balthoff@messiah.edu.

Wanted

Seeking infant swings/bouncy seats/donut pillow. As a new grandmother to the dearest set of little twins, I’m looking for two infant swings or bouncy seats – the kind that vibrate or sway to soothe babies (hopefully to sleep). Also looking for a donut pillow (size S or M) where a baby can rest safely. Happy to pay so if you have any of these items set aside to yard sale this summer, please send me a note: spatterson@messiah.edu.

Free

Interested in some free icing? The library has some containers of icing left over from our Grad Night event and we would love for some employees to grab a container or 2 for FREE. They are 14 oz. containers in navy, light blue and white. Contact Kimberly Steiner at ksteiner@messiah.edu if interested.