“The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.” Proverbs 18:8

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I am pleased to announce the promotion of Kate Oswald Wilkins to the role of dean of general education and common learning. Kate’s contributions over the last three years during our general education review have been outstanding and this change in title reflects her leadership, expertise and increased responsibilities for implementation of the new curriculum. Returning to past practice, this role will also serve on provost’s cabinet. In addition to her ongoing leadership of our general education programming, Kate will continue in her role as director of assessment. Please join me in congratulating Kate Oswald Wilkins.

Alison R. Noble, interim provost

Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch recently presented a paper at the American Marketing Association’s (AMA) Summer Academic Conference in San Francisco. The paper, titled “How Understanding College Students’ Selling Motivations and Control Perceptions Can Help Develop Sales Professionals and Increase Higher Education Sustainability,” included data from a unique experiential learning course project in his Personal Selling course in which students ‘sell’ Messiah University’s Department of Business to the influencers of prospective college students, e.g., high school teachers, guidance counselors, youth pastors, and coaches. Over two semesters, the 37 students who participated in the sales project produced: 642 prospects, 1,396 communications, and 264 sales, which included things like displaying a poster about Messiah’s Business Department, connecting with Messiah business professors on LinkedIn, and inviting Messiah professors to speak to their classes.

AROUND CAMPUS

New graduate assistants at Messiah and Partner Institutions

The Graduate Program in Higher Education is pleased to welcome 9 new graduate assistants for the 2023-2024 academic year on the Messiah University campus. Graduate assistantships offer graduate students the opportunity to apply educational theories gained through classroom instruction and put them into professional practice through supervised, real-world experience. The graduate assistantship 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: Gian Fabian, graduate assistant for assessment of student learning; Rachel Fleagle, graduate assistant for graduate marketing; Kirsten Howland, graduate assistant for cross country/track and field; Kate Krieger, graduate assistant for Student Engagement; Julian Leon, graduate assistant for athletic communication; Emma Narber, graduate assistant for the Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement (service trips); Brady Vest, graduate assistant for men’s basketball; Reed Wagner, graduate assistant for baseball; and Rebekah Walker, graduate assistant for residence life.

They join ten returning graduate assistants to the Messiah campus, who will complete their degree programs and GA positions this year. Meili Belko, graduate assistant for athletics marketing and game promotions; Derek Guissanie, graduate assistant for campus ministries; Justin Hoshauer, graduate assistant for men’s basketball; Nuria Lane, graduate assistant for student success and retention; Jenna Landis, graduate assistant for the Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement (off-campus programs); Drake Porter, graduate assistant for men’s lacrosse; Steven Ridings, graduate assistant for baseball; Ester Talamo, graduate assistant for women’s volleyball; Samie Tan, graduate assistant for academic advising; and Jaz Velazquez, graduate assistant for residence Life. Additionally, Jeremy Abbey, graduate assistant for Residence Life is completing his second year at Biola University, one of our partner institutions.

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

The President’s Office is currently accepting applications and nominations for the position of provost. Position related questions and nominations may be directed to Inger Lindquist Blount, director of Human Resources at iblount@messiah.edu or Karin Bisbee, executive coordinator for the office of the president, at kbisbee@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24859.

Athletics has an opening for a part-time assistant swim coach. Job related questions may be directed to Joshua Clarke at jclarke@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25122.

The School of Arts, Culture, and Society has an opening for a part-time special projects coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Sally Keefer at skeefer@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25140.

The Admissions Office has an opening for a full-time admissions counselor for Latino student recruitment. Job related questions may be directed to Virgil Angeles at vangeles@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25135.

The Department of Safety has a full-time opening for a 3rd shift safety officer/dispatcher. Job related questions may be directed to Bryce Wickard at bwickard@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25100.

The Engle Center has an opening for a part-time counseling associate. 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/25111.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a part-time safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Bryce Wickard at bwickard@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25085.

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.

Dining Services has several part and full-time positions including a catering 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 and Building services have a variety of full and part-time openings. Job related questions can be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu.

Dining Services has an opening for part-time dining services associate. Job related questions can be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25003.

Graduate studies: Doctor of Science in PT has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Rebekah Ostby at rostby@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25057

For sale

For sale: wood office desk and chair. Lea Furniture brand 4-drawer wood office desk, with matching wood chair, in very good condition with dark cherry finish and brass drawer handles. Dimensions: 40″ long x 31″ high x 18″ deep. Asking $75. For photos or more details contact cgross@messiah.edu.