“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Office of the Provost is hosting a drop-in reception on Monday, Nov. 27 from 2 – 4 p.m. in Howe Atrium to celebrate Linda Poston’s work as the director of Murray Library. Linda is retiring, effective Nov. 30.
Light refreshments will be available during this event, and there will be a short program starting at 3 p.m. highlighting Linda’s outstanding work.
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Carol Buckley is retiring from Messiah University at the end of the Fall 2023 semester. Carol began at teaching at Messiah in 2013. During her ten and a half years at Messiah, Carol has not only served as associate professor, but has also held the role of peer evaluator for three terms, COE Senate (2 terms), the Oakes Museum committee, teacher education Committee, commissioning service committee and support for co-teaching training workshops. She is especially honored to have been the MCEA/EAMU faculty advisor since 2014. Carol has worked diligently to encourage a love for math not only in Messiah’s teacher education graduates, but also in the community. She will be dearly missed.
Please join the Department of Education in congratulating Carol on her retirement, Friday, Nov. 17 between 3 – 5 p.m. in Jordan Lounge. The Oakes Museum will be open for visitors. Light refreshments will be served. If you would like to send Carol a congratulations card, please forward to Beverly Pitcher-Johnson via campus mail. To record a farewell video message, use this link: https://share.vidday.com/e/r-t4nf4y
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Erik Lindquist, biological sciences department chair and distinguished professor, has coauthored a comprehensive study in Communications Earth and Environment, a Nature journal (nature.com). This work began in 2019 through Lindquist’s co-founding leadership in Project Golden Frog (ranadorada.org), and as part of an 89-institution collaboration through the Atelopus Survival Initiative (atelopus.org). The article, “Ongoing Harlequin Toad Declines Suggest the Amphibian Extinction Crisis Is Still an Emergency,” drew from Lindquist’s experience and data collected while living and working in Panama, Costa Rica, and Colombia over the past 29 years. The article can be found at https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-023-01069-w
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Raeann Hamon (distinguished professor of family science and gerontology), Lauren Garcia (HDFS ’25), and Abbey Welsh (HDFS ’24) recently attended the National Council on Family Relations Conference in Orlando, Florida. Raeann and Lauren (Hamon’s Smith Scholar Intern) co-presented a resource exchange entitled “Learning from their elders: Implementing an intergenerational life lessons project in the family science classroom.” As Chair of the International Section and as a member of the 2023 NCFR conference planning committee, Raeann was responsible for organizing part of the program and served as facilitator for two special sessions. In addition, Raeann was awarded the Advancing Family Science Legacy Award. The Legacy Award recognizes members who make significant and lasting contributions to the field of Family Science through their teaching and scholarship of teaching/administration and/or advancement of the discipline of family science. Finally, on November 11, Raeann was invited to present a paper on Intergenerational Relationships in North America at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) Division for Inclusive Social Development’s and NCFR’s Regional Expert Group Meeting for North America in Orlando. The by-invitation-only group of 13 met as part of Megatrends & Families: Focus on Demographic Change, Migration and Urbanization in North America, in preparation for the 30th anniversary of the International Year of Family 2024.
AROUND CAMPUS
State of Private Higher Education Forum
A “State of Private Higher Education” forum focused on Messiah’s enrollment and financial metrics will be presented for all employees on Thursday, Nov. 30 in Hostetter Chapel at 3 p.m. The presentation will be led by President Kim Phipps and vice presidents John Chopka and Gary Nowicki. Please plan to attend.
The INTERCOM will resume after Thanksgiving break
Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving break, there will be no INTERCOM on Thursday, Nov. 23. The INTERCOM will resume on Nov. 30. Thank you!
Susquehanna Chorale to Present Youth Choral Festival
The critically acclaimed Susquehanna Chorale and three of its educational choirs will present the annual Youth Choral Festival on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 4 p.m. at the High Center for Worship and Performing Arts. The public is invited to attend.
This inspiring intergenerational event kicks off the Susquehanna Chorale’s concert season, featuring Susquehanna Children’s, Youth, and Young Women’s Chorales, and the Susquehanna Chorale. This concert will showcase the Susquehanna Chorale’s youth choirs and its commitment to promoting the joy of singing at all stages of life.
Tickets are available through the Messiah University Box Office. Tickets can be obtained through the Chorale’s website, www.susquehannachorale.org/performances, or by calling the Box Office at 717-691-6036. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $30 at the door. Student tickets are $10. The new Livestream option is $20.
Jacob Keith Watson, Broadway Tenor and the Messiah University Symphony Orchestra “An Evening on Broadway”
Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., Parmer Hall
Sponsored by the Performing Arts Series
Tenor and actor Jacob Keith Watson takes a night away from his regular role on the stage of Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along” (opening on Broadway in September) to join students from the Messiah University music and theatre programs to present an evening of music from the American musical theatre. The concert will showcase songs and instrumentals across a wide range of musicals from classic to modern. Get ready for a night of unforgettable music and entertainment that will transport you to the heart of Broadway!
Ticket 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.
Campus Christmas gathering
All employees and students are warmly invited to welcome the holiday season with a Campus Christmas Gathering on Nov. 28 at 4:30 p.m. Join us near the Murray Library steps for lively Christmas music, a short Advent homily, seasonal refreshments and hot drinks. Chapel credit will be offered.
Messiah University Christmas Concert
Dec. 3, 2023
3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Parmer Hall
Sponsored by the Department of Music
Begin your Christmas season with this beautiful concert featuring a variety of Department of Music ensembles. Messiah University brass quintets, handbells, men and women’s ensembles, Chamber Singers and Concert Choir are among the groups featured in this traditional favorite!
Ticket prices are $15 for adults; $10 for seniors (age 60 and over); and $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.
SGPS Holiday Collection to benefit on-campus grad students
Dear Messiah Community,
Once again this Christmas season, Messiah’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies is giving back directly to our on-campus graduate students by supplying each one with a grocery bag filled with final exam/study snacks. This year, we need to fill 185 paper “Trader Joe’s” bags for students enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Science in Athletic Training, Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy programs; and our Master of Arts in Higher Education Graduate Assistants. Bags will be assembled on Wednesday, December 6 and distributed shortly after.
Thank you to those who have already donated items and gift cards! We still need help if you are able to donate snack items or gift cards for local grocery stores during the month of November to help us fill 185 bags that are bursting at the seams! Designated drop-off locations are in Boyer 376-1, Kline 117, and the graduate administrative suite in Winding Hill (room 178).
Please visit the link to view and sign up items that are still needed. If possible, items should be dropped off by the week after Thanksgiving. Contact Julie Gomboc-Hellam at jgomboc@messiah.edu if you need to make other drop-off arrangements or have any questions.
Link to sign up page: https://www.timetosignup.com/sgpsstudentservices/sheet/1351252
Thank you and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Julie
Nobel Prize seminar – Nov. 28
Please plan to attend the 13th annual “Nobel Prize Seminar” on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 5:15 p.m. in Alexander Auditorium (Frey 110). The seminar includes Nobel prizes awarded in physics presented by Matthew Farrar, chemistry presented by Seth Burkert, and medicine presented by Janet Matanguihan.
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities
Murray Library has an opening for a full-time director of the Murray Library. Job related questions may be directed to David Weaver-Zercher at dzercher@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25707.
The Engle Center- Counseling has an opening for a full-time counselor/program director for drug and alcohol education. 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/25781.
The Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant to the department chair and the director of the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. Job related questions may be directed to Gina Jablonski at GJablonski@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25778
The Department of Marketing and Communications has an opening for a full-time web services manager. Job related questions may be directed to Kris Hardy at khardy@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25752.
Messiah Press and Production has an opening for a full-time printing and bindery technician. Job related questions may be directed to Bill Althoff at BAlthoff@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25639.
The Department of Student Financial Services has an opening for a full-time student financial services representative. Job related questions may be directed to JR Harris at jrharris@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25572.
The Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics has an opening for a full-time computer science faculty member. Job related questions can be directed to Niklas Hellgren at nhellgren@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24349.
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 Department of Theatre has an opening for a part-time athletic trainer for the performing arts. Job related questions may be directed to Daniel Inouye at dinouye@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25685.
Messiah University has an opening for a temporary TESOL tutor. Job related questions may be directed to Kathie Shafer at kshafer@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25594
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 baker associate, dining services associate, 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.
The Registrar’s Office has an opening for a part-time undergraduate academic services coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Kathleen Clark at kclark@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25696.
The Union Café has an opening for a full-time food services assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Drew White at awhite@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25612.
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
For sale
Selling adorable beanies and scarves for holiday gifts! Looking for affordable, hand-made gifts for this holiday season?! Check out my selection of knitted hats and scarves! Feel free to reach out to me directly @ dtitter@messiah.edu or check them out here – https://m.facebook.com/huntingtonknittingco
New hammock for sale in carrying case. $10.
Blue and tan hammock from Hobby Lobby. Contact Theresa Day at tday@messiah.edu if interested or would like to see pictures.
Wanted
LOOKING FOR A DOG/HOUSE SITTER. I am looking for a house/dog sitter to watch two adorable dachshunds in a comfortable home. Hershey and Coco are rescue dogs and cannot be kenneled. They have a regular schedule including a morning and afternoon walk (weather permitting) and feeding times. They are easy and just like to be around someone. They can be left alone during the day while working for 8 hours or less. The house duties include bringing in the mail and taking out the trash. The dates are December 7-12, 2023. Please email if you are interested in learning more hbarto@messiah.edu.
