May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 15: 5-6
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
After many years of service and significant departmental leadership, Raeann Hamon, distinguished professor of family science and gerontology, stepped down as chair of the Department of Human Development and Family Science after thirty-one years, and Paul Johns has stepped into this role over the summer. Under Raeann’s leadership, the department educated thousands of students from numerous majors with excellent pedagogy; the program achieved affiliation with the National Council on Family Relations; and Raeann developed a variety of opportunities for high quality undergraduate student research, among many other achievements. Hamon will continue to share her many gifts as she returns to the classroom full-time. As a respected educator, family therapist and institutional citizen with two decades of service to Messiah, Paul is well poised to take the helm of this undergraduate department. Please join the interim dean of the School of Arts, Culture, and Society in thanking Raeann and welcoming Paul.
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I’m writing to inform the University community that Linda Poston, director of Murray Library, will retire from that role effective Nov. 30.
Linda assumed the library directorship at Messiah University in 2018, after twenty-two years of leading the library at Nyack College and Alliance Theological Seminary. Along with her experience at a sister institution, Linda brought wisdom, grace, and creativity to her role at Messiah, guiding the library’s strategic planning at a time when the role of academic libraries was undergoing considerable change. Linda has been a strong advocate for the library and its role on campus; but more than that, she’s been a campus-wide leader and partner, serving on the Middle States re-accreditation steering team, championing the use of open educational resources, and supporting educators and students who rely on the library’s services to deliver and receive a quality education.
Linda’s retirement will allow her more time to spend with her husband, Larry, who taught in our Department of Biblical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies (and before that, at Nyack College), until his recent diagnosis with pulmonary fibrosis. Both Linda and Larry would appreciate your prayers as they navigate the road ahead.
More information will be forthcoming from the provost’s office about a time to celebrate Linda’s leadership at Messiah University.
Alison Noble, interim provost
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Paula Johnson, PT, DPT, MBA, director of clinical education and assistant professor of physical therapy, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the American Physical Therapy Association’s Minority Faculty Development Scholarship Award. Nominees must be pursuing their post-professional doctorate and further the profession of physical therapy through teaching and research. They must also be committed to advancing, contributing to, and impacting minority affairs, while maintaining academic excellence and dedicated service to the profession and association. Paula was able to stand out among many exceptional nominations and will use this award to fund her dissertation research as she completes her doctorate in education.
AROUND CAMPUS
Department Name Change
We are excited to announce that the Campus Events Department is now Campus and Building Services (CBS).
We continue to be part of the Facility Services team. We feel Campus and Building Services better reflects our duties – new name, same duties. The Campus and Building Services team continues to support Messiah University by keeping the buildings clean, helping with events by setting up and tearing down, and moving furniture when needed.
Below is a list of our key staff members:
Brad Markley – director of Facility Services
Mark Graybill – assistant director of Buildings and Grounds
Denise Blackley – Facility Services administrative coordinator
Laura Price – Campus and Building services manager
Renee Feather – 1st shift supervisor
Donna Herman – Residence hall supervisor
Laura Minoglio – 2nd shift supervisor
Theresa Day – Campus and Building Services assistant manager, evenings
Brad Statnick – 3rd shift supervisor
Please use the Facility Services main number and email: bps@messiah.edu to notify us of any campus and building needs.
Call ext. 6011 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Dispatch may be called after hours. They will contact the Campus and Building Services staff on duty.
We look forward to continuing to serve Messiah University as Campus and Building Services!
Homecoming volunteers needed
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is in need of employee volunteers to serve at registration for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2023! Volunteers are needed in in two-hour timeslots on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you are interested and available to serve in this capacity, please contact Emily Nell or homecoming@messiah.edu with your availability. We look forward to serving with you!
Curator Club at the Oakes Museum
Registration is open for our fall 2023 Curator Club and CC2 programming!
Curator Club (for grades 3-5) and CC2 (6-8th) are science enrichment programs on a variety of topics in a fun learning environment at The Oakes Museum of Natural History. Curators Club members receive a membership card for free admission to The Oakes Museum of Natural History, a certificate for three free children’s admissions, and a t-shirt.
For more information on topics and dates, and to register, visit our website: www.messiah.edu/Oakes
CultureCONNECT, 2023 Annual Lecture
Please plan to attend the Department of Communication’s CultureCONNECT 2023 lecture on Sept. 13, in Parmer Cinema, at 7 p.m., with Katie R. Place, professor and strategic communication expert at Quinnipiac University. Place’s lecture on “Ethical Listening for Communications, Business, and Beyond” looks at how listening in public communication contexts has historically engaged in an 80:20 ratio of speaking versus listening, where listening has been done to promote marketing needs, provide competitive data, or identify methods to sell products. Research and practice must better identify values that promote the ethical pursuit of listening to establish healthy, equitable dialogue and more ethical representation of social equity and morale among organizational publics. Place will discuss her recent research findings on ethical listening and ethical management of the organizational listening process. A reception in Howe Atrium will immediately follow the lecture.
2023 Alumni Awards Recipients Announced
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Alumni Awards. These awards are important not only for the tribute they pay to the lives of each recipient, but also as a symbol of the quality of our alumni as a whole. Please save the date for Friday, Nov. 3 for the Alumni Awards Dinner, which will take place from 6 – 8 p.m. in Martin Commons. Additional event details and ticket information will be coming in the next few weeks. Questions? Please contact us at 717.796.5252 or alumni@messiah.edu.
Young Alumna Achievement Award – Rachel (Hepkins) Thompson, JD (Class of 2008, Spanish business)
Distinguished Alumnus Achievement Award – Dennis R. Hoover, PhD (Class of 1993, political science)
Alumni Christian Service Award – Layne A Lebo, DMin (Class of 1988, history and bible)
Alumni Appreciation Award – Randall G Basinger, PhD
Registrar’s Office – temporary closure
On Thursday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. -1 p.m., the Office of the Registrar will be closed for a team development mini-retreat.
Mendelssohn Piano Trio 25th Anniversary
Sept. 17, 2023, 4 p.m.
Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts
High Foundation Recital Hall
Sponsored by the Performing Arts Series
The Mendelssohn Piano Trio, artists-in-residence at Messiah University, will celebrate their 25th anniversary by presenting two of the group’s favorite masterpieces from the Romantic era. The program will open with the uplifting and triumphant “Piano Trio in C Major” by Johannes Brahms, which will be followed by Franz Schubert’s celebrated “Piano Trio in E-flat Major.”
Tickets prices are $10 for adults; $5 for Messiah University students (with ID) and youth (18 and under). To purchase, please contact the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036 option #1 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.
Visit arts.messiah.edu for more information.
“Pershing’s Own”: “Seasons of Life and Love” featuring The U.S. Army Concert Band and Chorus
Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts, Parmer Hall
Join us for a rare outside-the-beltway performance from Pershing’s Own featuring The U.S. Army Concert Band and Army Chorus. Be prepared to be moved by the music that celebrates the profound beauty of the human experience. The program will be sure to captivate your heart and ignite your soul. Don’t miss this unforgettable concert that promises to be a celebration of life, love, and the timeless power of music.
Free, ticket required. Please contact the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036 option #1 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.
Visit arts.messiah.edu for more information.
Messiah University has a long-standing peace tradition based upon our Anabaptist roots and historical religious affiliation with the Brethren in Christ Church. As such, the presentation of this performance should not be construed as an endorsement of military action or participation. The United States Army Concert Band (“Pershing’s Own”) is one of the world’s great musical ensembles, and The Arts at Messiah is pleased to host this performance as a free educational and artistic benefit to our students and the wider community.
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities
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.
Athletics has an opening for a part-time assistant men’s and women’s tennis coach. Job related questions may be directed to Jon Arosell at jarosell@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25278.
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 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.
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, culinary assistant, Winding Hill Café Operations Assistant, and PM cook. 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 baking 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.
For sale
Various items for sale:
Women’s Schwinn bike – $40 obo: small frame (better for teen under 5′), works fine but could use a tune-up.
Men’s Giant Boulder bike– $50 obo: large frame (fit someone 6’4″), works well but could use a tune-up.
Assorted board games – $15 each obo: Disney Villainous (played 3x). Marvel Villainous (new). Sentinels of the Multiverse. Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle – lightly played.
Bike rack: $15
Assorted Magic Trick books/dvds: free to anyone interested.
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Contact Bryce: bwatkins@messiah.edu
Car decal. But God car decal for sale. $5. Contact me if interested: sportko@messiah.edu
FREE
Bookshelf. Murray Library has a bookshelf that is no longer needed and would love to pass it on. It is 89″ high and 36″ wide – see attached photo. First come, first served. Contact ksteiner@messiah.edu if interested.
Wanted
Cat/house sitter
We need a house and cat sitter for November 12-30. We prefer overnights but that can be negotiated. The time over Thanksgiving holiday is also negotiable. Duties include food, water, litter, mail, trash, and lots of interaction with an active cat who loves to play fetch! Pay is $300 for the three weeks. Our home is located in Grantham about 1 mile of campus for an easy walking or driving commute to campus. If interested, please Beth Transue: btransue@messiah.edu
OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS
Robert P. Jones conversation and book event
Join us for a conversation with award-winning author Robert P. Jones about his new book, “The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy.” Dr. Jones is founder of Public Religion Research Institute and author of “White too Long,” and “The End of White Christian America.” The event is free and open to the public: Sept. 9, 7 p.m. at Wesley Union AME Zion Church, 2219 N. 5th St., Harrisburg. Please see flyer for details and feel free to share with interested friends.
