But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Raeann Hamon, distinguished professor of family science and gerontology, was recently elected to serve as at-large member of the Groves Conference on Marriage and Family through 2025. The Groves Conference was begun in 1934 by the late Professor Ernest Groves, who was among the first academicians to give a course in marriage and the family in an established university, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Groves is an interdisciplinary and interprofessional organization of faculty, researchers, students and family professionals.
AROUND CAMPUS
Summer at the Oakes Museum!
The Oakes Museum stays busy over the summer – we hope to see you soon!
- Saturdays
- Open to everyone from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Museum staff are available to give tours and answer questions
- A craft and scavenger hunt are available all day
- Shop in our gift shop
- June – August we have a Story time for children at 10:30 a.m.
- Museum admission is free for all Messiah students, employees, alumni and their families!
- Summer Day Camps
- 3rd-5thgraders
- Curator Club Survive It Camp – June 19-23
- Curator Club Animals Camp – July 17-21
- 6th-8thgraders
- Ecology Camp – July 10-14
- 9th-12thgraders
- Vertebrate Anatomy Camp – June 15 and 16
- Field Biology Camp – June 26-30
- Intro to Dissection – July 12
- 3rd-5thgraders
For more info on camps, visit – https://www.messiah.edu/info/22784/the_oakes_museum/4254/summer_camps
- Escape(ish) Room
- This is a great team-building activity, and we offer it to on-campus groups for free (or donation if possible)
Visit our website for more information – https://www.messiah.edu/info/22784/the_oakes_museum/3701/special_events
2023 Memory Book
Many thanks to everyone who attended our employee picnic on May 9. Again, we are most grateful to each and every employee… you are what makes the Messiah community special! Please click this link to view this year’s memory book, recognizing the significant milestones and achievements of our colleagues: https://issuu.com/messiahpress/docs/5154_2023_memory_book. A special thank you to Heather Seaman and the Messiah Press for the design.
The Young Peacemakers Academy is hiring for two female RAs!
The Young Peacemakers Academy summer camp is currently hiring for two female resident assistants. We are looking for qualified candidates who are interested in working with high school students during the week of July 17-22. We would like candidates to have the necessary training to drive a 12-passenger van with Messiah. We will compensate hired RAs for all time invested in training and for clearances, if necessary.
If you, or anyone you know, may be interest in this position, please email youngpeacemakers@messiah.edu for the full job description and the link to apply. You can visit our website – https://www.messiah.edu/homepage/5012/young_peacemakers_academy to find out more details about the camp. Thank you!
Admissions shirt giveaway
Admissions is cleaning out our closet, and we have a variety of shirts to give away to the campus community. Come to the PAWC 1st floor on June 8 to grab one of our retired Admissions shirts!
Operations staff ONLY: 9 a.m. – noon
All Campus staff and faculty: 1 – 4 p.m.
Employee worship service
Please join us next Tuesday, June 6, at 9:30 a.m. in Parmer Hall for an employee worship service. Music will be provided by SEVEN and Stephen Gallaher, employee community pastor, will be offering the message.
Procurement made easy
Did you know…?
Messiah University’s Expenditure Policy governs the spending of institutional funds. Institutional funds are spent by using a Purchasing Card, submitting a requisition in One$ource or by requesting a reimbursement. It is the responsibility of any employee using institutional funds to be familiar with the Expenditure Policy. Failure to adhere to the guidelines in the policy could result in personal reimbursement to the university for funds spent. Commonly referred to sections are: 6 for Travel; 9 for Hospitality and Non-Travel Meals and Refreshments and 10 for Expenses Not Allowed. As always, call x6010 if you have questions.
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities
The Admissions Office has an opening for a temporary admissions travel recruiter. 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/24734.
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.
For sale
Speaking voice health. Are you a lecturer whose voice fatigues or gets hoarse easily? Adjunct voice instructor, Jenice Riebe, provides private summer coaching to help improve speaking voice health. Instruction may be one-on-one or in a small group setting; virtual or in-person. Contact jriebe@messiah.edu
Sony A7IV mirrorless camera with lens. Sony A7IV camera body in very good condition with Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 lens in good condition, 2 batteries with charger, neck strap, 128gb memory card, and mini HDMI cable – asking $2,000, offers considered – contact Josh (jgerber@messiah.edu) if interested.
Wanted
Wheelchairs. Conference and Event Services is in need of donated wheelchairs that have their elevating leg rests with the chair. Unfortunately the elevator in Eisenhower Campus Center is out of service and may be for much of the summer. Wheelchairs would be helpful in getting guests to the Lottie Dining Hall from the lower lobby areas. If you have a wheelchair you would like to donate, please contact Jody Brandt (director Of conference and events) either by phone at 717-432-8193 or by email at jbrandt@messiah.edu
OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS
Beginner sourdough workshop
Wanting to try your hand at making sourdough bread but don’t know or where to begin? This is the class for you. Taught by myself, this is a 2 hour hands-on workshop that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to bake fresh and nutritious sourdough bread for your family and friends. See the attached flyer for further details.
