After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

Acts 1:3

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Associate Professor of Finance Dwayne Safer served as a guest lecturer at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania on March 29 and 30. The working sessions and lectures with MBA students covered recent developments in the fields of data analytics and financial modeling.
He will also be holding workshops and lectures at Tufts University (Medford, MA) covering similar content on April 6 and 7.

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Dr. Kimberly Duetsch, assistant professor of occupational therapy, and Dr. Krystal Robinson-Bert, associate professor of occupational therapy, co-presented a student session entitled, “Can I Get Your Number? How Understanding Your Enneagram Can Facilitate Better Communication & Stress Management in Fieldwork and in the Classroom” at the AOTA Inspire annual conference in Orlando, FL, on March 23.
The occupational therapy faculty team, led by Dr. Krystal Robinson-Bert, presented their poster titled, “Freewheeling: An Introduction to the OT Student Advising Wheel, a Tool Infused by the OTPF–4 for Holistic Advising” at the same AOTA conference.

Dr. Kimberly Duetsch also presented her poster titled, “Student Perspectives on Embedding Coping Strategies and Burnout Education in the Health Care Curriculum” in Orlando, FL.

Dr. Krystal Robinson-Bert, along with alumna Demma Franklin ’23, presented their poster titled, “Current Practice of Somatosensory Impairment” at the AOTA conference. The purpose of this quantitative, cross-sectional survey was to determine occupational and physical therapists’ current practice of assessment and intervention related to somatosensory impairment across the United States.

Dr. Jim Foster, assistant professor of occupational therapy, presented his poster titled, “Addressing Group & Population Occupational Dysfunction via Telehealth: A Scoping Review” at the AOTA conference. His poster identified groups and populations in which telehealth was recently utilized to address occupational dysfunction during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Leanne Rutt, program director and associate professor of occupational therapy, presented her poster titled, “Occupational Justice: Staff Members’ Understanding of the Role of OT in Organizations Serving Persons Experiencing Homelessness” at the AOTA conference.

Dr. Carrie Gorman, assistant professor of occupational therapy, along with alumni Emily Leeper ’23 and Allison Price ’23, presented their poster titled, “Perceptions of Spirituality in OT Education & Implementation in Practice” at the AOTA conference.

Dr. Joanna Behm, assistant professor of occupational therapy, presented her poster titled, “Experiences of Occupational Therapy Students with Disabilities” at the AOTA conference. Along with current students Hannah Mumau and Lauren Viscusi, Dr. Behm also presented a poster titled “Compliance Is Not Inclusion: Exploring the Lived Experience of Disabled OT Students & Practitioners.”

AROUND CAMPUS

Cyber Camp 2024

Messiah University’s Cyber Camp is back this summer, taking place June 10-13. This day camp for high school students entering 9th through 12th grade is a fun way to dive into the world of cybersecurity. We will cover topics such as cryptography, online behavior and privacy, ethical hacking, social engineering, threat intelligence and using AI to defend the digital domain.

This year, students will take part in even more hands-on cyber labs, simulations and interactive gaming scenarios. Plus, they will receive instruction directly from our cybersecurity faculty and local industry experts, all while getting to experience an introduction to what college life is all about.

Get all the details and register at https://www.messiah.edu/info/23440/cyber_camp. (*Messiah employees receive a 10% discount when signing their dependents up. Contact cybercamp@messiah.edu for the discount code.)

Join us for our next MBI event on April 24

Dr. Craig Sider is passionate about unleashing potential in others. He partners with leaders and organizations to help them identify – and move courageously toward – a preferred future. For over three decades, Craig has walked with and served leaders from business, nonprofit and education. He combines insights gleaned from degrees in business, theology and leadership development. Craig’s approach is to listen deeply and then ask questions that draw out deeper reflection and inspire fresh thinking. Please join us for our next MBI event where Sider will share insights from his new book, “Beyond Your Box: Break Free to Pursue Your Dream.”

This event will be held in the Martin Commons.
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Enjoy an extended networking breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Settle in for a lively keynote from Dr. Craig Sider based on his new book “Beyond Your Box: Break Free to Pursue Your Dream”
9:30 – 10 a.m. Q&A session, extended networking.

Registration is required for this event, please use the following link:
https://MBICraigSider.eventbrite.com

Summer Camp at the Oakes Museum!

This summer the Oakes Museum will be hosting multiple summer camps for elementary to high school ages.

Curator Club (3rd -5th)
Collect It! – June 24-28
Animals Camp – July 8-12
9 a.m. – noon

CC2 (6th-8th)
Ecology Camp – July 22-26
9 a.m. – noon

High school:
Field Biology Camp – June 17-21
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Vertebrate Anatomy Camp – July 15 and 16
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Visit our website to learn more and register!
https://www.messiah.edu/oakes/

Messiah students and faculty present research to PA State Legislators

Two research teams represented the Messiah University School of Arts, Culture and Society and School of Science, Engineering and Health by presenting posters describing research accomplishments as part of the Undergraduate Research at the Capitol – Pennsylvania conference held on Tuesday, March 19 in the East Wing Rotunda of the Capitol Building. Sydney Sefing and Michael Lin (accompanied by John Bechtold on behalf of co-author Teressa Fink) described a study entitled, “Effects of Aroma and Nature of Presentation of Material on Memory.” Larry Mylin (standing in for Evangeline Soerens who was absent due to NCAA National Swimming competition) described a study entitled, “Evaluation of a Cell-Based Vaccine Against Pancreatic Cancer” on behalf of co-authors Evangeline Soerens, Sarah Bath, Daniel Guevin, Laura Hudson, Ashlee (Leib) Ramirez and John Harms. Multiple individuals visited the posters; Mylin was able to describe the study too and take a selfie with Representative Brett Miller who represents the 41st district in which Mylin now resides.

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Culmination ’24 Spring Dance Concert

Messiah University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present the spring dance concert Culmination ’24 on April 12 and 13! Celebrate spring and the dance accomplishments of Messiah University’s theatre and dance department in an offering of favorite dance pieces from the year, new faculty work, student adjudicated creations, and senior capstone projects all in one fun and glorious dance concert!

Culmination ’24
Spring Dance Concert
Directed by Gregg Hurley

April 12 at 8 p.m.
April 13 at 2 p.m.
Miller Theater, Climenhaga Building

Estimated run time: 2 hours, including one 15-minute intermission
Tickets: $10—Adults $7—MU students (w/ID), MU employees (w/ID), youth (under 18) and seniors (60+) Tickets can be purchased online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more.

April 2024 Library Newsletter

Read our April newsletter containing the latest news on events, staff, and more!
View attachment.

2024 Alumni Awards recipients announced

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 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. 1 for the Alumni Awards Dinner, which will take place from 6 – 8 p.m. in Martin Commons. Questions? Please contact us at 717.796.5252 or alumni@messiah.edu.

Young Alumnus Achievement Award – Dr. Nathaniel D. M. Jenkins (Class of 2011, health and exercise science)
This award recognizes an alumnus/a who has attended Messiah University within the past 15 years for significant contribution to church, vocation, community and/or Messiah University.

Distinguished Alumnus Achievement Award – Jeffrey F Lehman (Class of 1974, chemistry)
Recognizes a lifetime of vocational achievement in a manner that embodies the mission of the University.

Alumni Christian Service Award – Michele E Struss (Class of 1994, art)
This award recognizes outstanding lifelong service or long-term effort in fulfilling the mandates of the Christian gospel to both serve and sacrifice for the needs of humanity.

Alumni Appreciation Award – Barry G. Goodling (Class of 1979, business administration)
Recognizes an individual(s) who has/have contributed to the University in an extraordinary manner (long-term professional service; significant volunteer service and/or financial contribution)

Solar eclipse event

You might have heard about the April 8 solar eclipse. Where we are at Messiah, it will happen between 2:05 and 4:30 p.m., and peak at ~ 92.7% coverage at 3:21 p.m.

Your favorite physicists are planning to set up our telescopes (with sun filters) on the Alumni Plaza outside Lottie, and we invite everyone to come take a look.

One telescope will be equipped with a camera, and we will live-stream the event here, starting at 1:30 p.m.: https://www.twitch.tv/colebolin?sr=a (thanks to Cole and the Physics Club for this).

We will also have NASA approved eclipse glasses that you can borrow.

WARNING – NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE SUN without proper protection! Looking directly into the sun can cause permanent eye damage, even blindness! Note that normal sunglasses provide virtually no protection from direct sunlight! Typical sunglasses block in the order of 20-90% visible light, and (if they are good) up to 99% UV light. Eclipse glasses block around 99.9999% of visible, IR and UV light! That is a factor 10,000 difference! Only use approved eclipse glasses!

DISCLAIMER – This is not an official event. We can help you view the eclipse with approved equipment and eclipse glasses, BUT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!

Tech Support – Did you know?

• Microsoft 365 is available for you to install on your computer if you are still running Office 2016. To install it, open software center from your desktop or start menu, find Microsoft 365 64-bit, click Install (plan on 10-15 minutes for this process). After installation is complete, navigate to the software center again. Click Office 365 taskbar and start menu fix (this will remove those 2016 icons). Sign back into your account.
• Teams – The “New” Teams became Teams on 3/31. If you run Teams through the web browser, it is only available in Edge or Chrome. The “New” Teams application cannot be used in Firefox nor Safari yet. Only Classic Teams can be used in those browsers, but Microsoft says they will be adding support soon.
• Shared data with students – When students graduate, you may lose files/information shared with you by the student. Please work with the owner of the information to ensure you have access to the data after graduation.
• Any questions? – Email techsupport@messiah.edu, which will generate a support ticket. The ticket will be assigned to an available technician. This ensures your issue receives attention, even if someone is out of the office.

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

The Career and Professional Development Center has an opening for a full-time events and administrative coordinator. Job related questions may be related to Ashley Jones at ajones@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26777.

Murray Library has an opening for a part-time loan/technical processing technician. Job related questions may be directed to Sarah Myers at smyers@messiah.edu (Librarian). For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26761.

The Department of Residence Life has an opening for a full-time director of residence life. Job related questions may be directed to Doug Wood at dwood@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26690.

Murray Library has an opening for a full-time evening circulation supervisor. Job related questions may be directed to Sarah Myers at smyers@messiah.edu (librarian). For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26763.

The Department of Engineering has an opening for a full-time director, Collaboratory for Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research. Job related questions may be directed to Brian Swartz at bswartz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26566.

Procurement has an opening for a full-time accounts payable coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Steph Sechrist at ssechrist@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26625.

Residence Life has an opening for a full-time residence director (first year). Job related questions may be directed to Lyndsay Grimm at lgrimm@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26562.

Graduate Studies: Administration has an opening for a full-time state authorization and licensure manager. Job related questions may be directed to Jennifer Fisler at jfisler@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26532.

The Department of Engineering has an opening for a part-time, temporary administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Philip Tan at ptan@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26328.

The Agape Center for Local and Global Engagement has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Paula Holtzinger at pholtzinger@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26176.

The Registrar’s Office has an opening for a temporary records and registration assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Kathee Clark at kclark@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26606.

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time dining room supervisor. Job related questions may be directed to Todd Christopher at tchristopher@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26390.

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 is now accepting applications for summer Lottie workers. Job related questions may be directed to Todd Christopher at tchristopher@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26530.

Campus and Building Services is now accepting applications for summer workers. Job related questions may be directed to Denise Blackley at dblackley@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26554.

Thank you!

I wanted to let you know especially those who were so kind to my mom, said prayers and made her smile with all those Christmas cards, that my mom went to be with our Lord on Feb. 22. I am doing okay and I miss her dearly, but I know that she is no longer suffering and at peace. Thank you for the prayers and kind words during her final days. It means so much to work for a company where there are so many kind and caring people. Thank you again and may God Bless each one of you. – Stacy Portko

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Dillsburg Community Church craft sale

On Saturday, April 20, the Dillsburg Community Church in Dillsburg will be having a craft sale. The church is located at 412 Mountain Rd, Dillsburg. Hours are 9 a.m. -2 p.m. There will be many crafts made by local vendors in the area. Grab your friends and come check out all the beautiful crafts. Crafts are great for birthdays, bridal and baby showers. You are bound to find something, maybe even a special gift for yourself. Mark your calendars now, so you do not forget. See you there.