“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 3:13-14
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We are delighted to announce Paula Holtzinger as the new director of the Agape Center for Local and Global Engagement, effective Jan. 3. Paula’s various experiences in service learning, global study, work and service, as well as community partner relations wonderfully reflect the mission of the Agape Center. Paula is a proud graduate of Messiah’s Peace and Conflict Studies program. The transformative experiences she had as a student leader with the Agape Center influenced her decision to pursue international work through the English Language Institute where she facilitated experiential learning opportunities and taught English in Vietnam, Lebanon, Hong Kong and Cambodia. Paula also served as an emergency response assistant for Lebanon and Syria with Mennonite Central Committee in Beirut. From there, Paula joined Journey’s End Refugee Settlement Services as the employment training program manager in Buffalo, NY. Most recently, Paula has served as the administrative assistant to the Agape Center team while completing her graduate work in restorative justice, trauma and resilience in educational environments. Please join us in welcoming Paula into this role! – Christy Hanson, Dean of Experiential Learning and Leadership Development
BID FAREWELL
Please join Messiah Press as we celebrate Bob Madden’s 52-year career in printing TODAY, Jan. 11 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Howe Atrium. Bob will retire on Jan. 19 after serving 27 years at Messiah Press. We celebrate Bob’s amazing career of craftsmanship and thank him for his dedication to Messiah. Light refreshments will be served during this drop-in retirement reception.
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Julie Fenton, director of student engagement, has decided to step down from her position to stay home with her daughter, Hallie. Julie’s last day at Messiah will be Jan. 18. Julie has done a wonderful job leading the department through many transitions over the last four and a half years. In her eight years working at Messiah, we know that she has made an impact on a multitude of students and many employees as well. We are so grateful for her expertise in such a wide range of areas from navigating contracts to leading student club advisors to mentoring students through difficult times. Julie will be greatly missed!
For those who would like to stop by the Office of Student Engagement to share well wishes with Julie, we will be hosting an open house on Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Join colleagues on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2- 4 p.m. in the Agape Center to thank and wish a very fond farewell to Gina Hale as she rounds out her time with Messiah after 20 years of faithful service and steps into retirement.
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The HNES Department invites you to a farewell reception for Gina Jablonski in the HNES Conference Room, Sol 206, on Friday, Jan. 19 between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. We celebrate Gina’s contributions over the last 16 years in a variety of offices across campus, but most importantly HNES! A light lunch will be offered. Best wishes on retirement, Gina!
AROUND CAMPUS
Curator Club at the Oakes Museum
Registration is open for our Winter/Spring Curator Club dates! This season we will be exploring bears, raptors, forensics and more! If you have kids interested in science, or know someone who does, spread the word!
Curator Club is for 3rd-5th grade and CC2 is for 6th-8th grade, and runs on select Saturdays.
For more information and to register visit our website!
https://www.messiah.edu/oakes/
Student in need of spring internship transportation
A senior student who is visually impaired needs help securing transportation to and from her spring semester internship. She is serving at New Hope Ministries on Trindle Road in Mechanicsburg. If you are interested in volunteering to assist, please contact Doug Wood at dwood@messiah.edu.
Trivia Night in the Library – Friday, Jan. 19
You’re invited! Put your knowledge to the test on Friday, Jan. 19 at Trivia Night! Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. at Murray Library! We’ll have four rounds of trivia to test your knowledge in a variety of categories. All Messiah staff are invited. Gather with a group of colleagues to form a team or join up with friendly folks when you arrive. Teams can include up to six players. Awesome prizes await the top three teams!
Upcoming Passport Service Day
Save the date: Passport Service Day is Jan. 23!
Church Choir Festival
You are invited to sing in Messiah University’s second annual Church Choir Festival 2024! Last year was a beautiful success with great music and learning for all participants. This year’s festival will take place on February 4 in beautiful Parmer Hall at the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and the Performing Arts. This one-afternoon festival will provide area church choirs with the chance to fellowship together by learning and performing diverse anthems of the Christian faith in a large festival choir conducted by Messiah University music professors and alongside Messiah University’s 48-voice Concert Choir. In addition to choral clinics and performance, the afternoon will also include lifelong-learning classes for singers and directors. For more information and to register, please visit https://www.messiah.edu/info/20641/camps_workshops_and_festivals
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities
Murray Library has an opening for a part-time library 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/26159.
The Admissions Office has an opening for a part-time admissions hospitality assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Kristin Thomas at kthomas@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26174.
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 Office of Marketing and Communications has an opening for a full-time communication specialist. Job related questions may be directed to Danielle Ran at dran@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26109.
The Registrar’s Office has an opening for a part-time 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/25904.
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.
Campus Ministries has an opening for a full-time discipleship pastor. Job related questions may be directed to ebingham@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25828.
The Office 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.
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.
The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time 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: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25830.
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 culinary assistant, 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.
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
NY Rangers Jersey. New York Rangers Adidas Aeroready pullover. Medium size.
Royal blue and red, 65% polyester, 35% cotton. Picture is attached.
New or like new condition (my son received this as a Christmas gift without a seller’s tag, but it appears to have never been worn). No blemishes or loose threads.
Perfect for NY Rangers fans looking to add to their wardrobes. Asking $50.
Please contact Bob Feil at rfeil@messiah.edu if you have any questions or would like to see it.
Free
Free from Murray Library. Would you be interested in the library’s former newspaper holder? This could be used for all sorts of fun things, like drying art projects, hanging unique objects, and much more. Imagination knows no bounds! Each horizontal rod sits on the black pegs and is easily movable. The frame fastens to the wall. It can be used for educational or personal purposes. If interested, please contact smyers@messiah.edu
Wanted
ISO of a USED car. Are you planning on purchasing a new car? We are in search of a higher mileage used car for our college freshman. If you are interested in selling us your used auto, contact me, Elizabeth, esmith@messiah.edu
