“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Thessalonians 5:16-18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The School of Graduate and Professional Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Brenda Elliott has agreed to serve as program director for the Graduate Program in Nursing, effective June 1. Brenda has been a full-time faculty member and graduate program coordinator for four years. Her vision and administrative gifts have led to numerous program improvements and strong student outcomes. Join us in congratulating Brenda on this new leadership appointment.
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The School of Graduate and Professional Studies and the School of Science, Engineering, and Health are pleased to announce that Dr. Kristen Slabaugh has agreed to serve as assistant dean of nursing, effective June 15. Kristen is a graduate of our nursing program, has been a full-time faculty member for 13 years and has had a leadership role in our graduate nursing program for 7 years. She brings tremendous experience and insight to the role. Join us in welcoming Kristen to this leadership appointment.
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2023-2024 TT&P approvals
Congratulations from the Office of the Provost
Congratulations to the following faculty members who have been approved for promotion, term-tenure, or term-tenure renewal effective August 1:
Promotion from assistant professor to associate professor:
Joanna Behm, assistant professor of occupational therapy
Carrie Gorman, assistant professor of occupational therapy
Glafera Janet Matanguihan, assistant professor of biology
Promotion from associate professor to full professor:
Andrew Babyak, associate professor of management
Matt Lewis, associate professor of athletic training
Keith Quesenberry, associate professor of marketing
Carol McGinnis, associate professor of counseling
Term Tenure:
Joanna Behm, assistant professor of occupational therapy
Carrie Gorman, assistant professor of occupational therapy
Glafera Janet Matanguihan, assistant professor of biology
Don Zhao, associate professor of anatomy
Term Tenure Renewal:
Robin Collins, professor of philosophy
David J. Hagenbuch, professor of marketing
Gregg M. Hurley, associate professor of dance
David E. Kasparek, professor of graphic design
Abaz Kryemadhi, professor of physics
Valerie A. Lemmon, professor of psychology
Erik Lindquist, professor of biology and environmental science
Sean C. Matthews, associate professor of art
Timothy W. Schoettle, professor of philosophy
Michael J. Shin, professor of biology
Congratulations to the following retired faculty member who was approved to receive Emeritus Status:
Scott Weaver, associate professor of computer science
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Adjunct Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence
This is the third year of the Adjunct Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, which is given to up to two adjunct faculty at Messiah University each spring. Nominations were solicited from all department chairs/program directors, and after careful consideration of these nominations, the Scholarship and Development Committee identified the following two adjunct faculty members to be honored with the 2024 Adjunct Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence at Messiah University.
– Cathay Snyder, adjunct instructor in history
– Karen Paulus, adjunct instructor in chemistry
Congratulations to Cathay and Karen for this recognition of excellence in classroom teaching. The Messiah University community deeply appreciates the award winners, and all our adjunct faculty, for their role in educating women and men toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith at Messiah University.
BID FAREWELL
The Office of Diversity Affairs and the Office of Faculty Development are hosting a drop-in reception to honor the contributions of Lauren Allen, executive assistant/program coordinator, and to celebrate her appointment as experiential learning coordinator for the School of Business at Elizabethtown College. The reception will be Wednesday, May 29, from 2:30 – 4 p.m., in the Fireside Room, Larsen Student Union. Please drop by whenever you can to wish Lauren the best in her new endeavors.
AROUND CAMPUS
CFA Financial Plan competition
Congratulations to Jennifer Choy (senior finance major) and Delainey Gray (junior finance major) for finishing 3rd and 4th, respectively, in the statewide Financial Planning Competition sponsored by the CFA Society of Pittsburgh. This was the 10th year of the competition and over 250 financial plans were submitted by students from colleges and universities across the state of Pennsylvania.
Jennifer will be interning this summer at Fidelity Investments (Charlotte, NC) while Delainey will be interning at Vanguard (Newtown Square, PA).
Congratulations to both!
Messiah University retirement plan notification
Dear Participant:
*Important information about your retirement plan is now available. Please review this information.*
Messiah University is providing the below documents, as required by law, to all participants and employees with balances in our Messiah University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The items include:
–Plan Amendment – for current employees only. As communicated on August 22, 2022, Messiah phased out the Enhanced Tuition Reduction Benefit. This amendment serves to finalize that process, effective July 1.
Please note: This change does not impact our regular Tuition Reduction benefits.
–Modifications to Plan Fees – plan fees have been reduced/restructured since the most-recently distributed Annual Fee Disclosure in Fall 2023. The new fees go into effect on July 1.
Additionally, consistent with the SECURE Act 2.0 regulations, Messiah has modified the mandatory cash-out limit for former employees to now require accounts with less than a $7,000 balance to rollover or take a distribution of funds from their account. The previous balance was $5,000. Former employees with more than a $7,000 balance remaining in TIAA and/or more than a $7,000 balance remaining in The Standard are NOT impacted by this change and no action is required. Current employees are NOT impacted by this change and no action is required.
These documents are available by accessing the “Human Resources Benefits Documentation” card on FalconLink. These documents are not required to be available on the website for more than one year or, if later, after it is superseded by a newer version.
Employees may opt out of future electronic copies and may request a paper copy by contacting Don Lerew, Assistant Director of Human Resources, at dlerew@messiah.edu.
2024 Memory Book
We would like to thank all our dedicated employees. You each provide an important service to our community. We would especially like to recognize those individuals included in this year’s memory book, available now to view electronically: https://indd.adobe.com/view/8b46cdc2-b74f-49b8-870e-7b6291705c2c.
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 Software Center again. Click Office 365 Taskbar & Start Menu Fix (this will remove those 2016 icons). Sign back into your account.
• Computer equipment with a Messiah barcode should not be moved/removed from the original location without approval from Tech Support. The equipment is tracked and updated in an inventory system. It is important Tech Support knows the location of all computer equipment and peripherals.
• Tech Support purchases extended warranties for our Lenovo computers. This is to extend their life and usability for as long as possible as we often repurpose these computers throughout campus after they may have been used by individual employees. If there are any issues with the computer assigned to you, it is important to report it immediately so we can have it repaired without incurring a cost.
• 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
Campus Ministries has an opening for a full-time discipleship pastor. Job related questions can be directed to Emily Bingham at ebingham@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25828.
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/27174.
Marketing and Communications has an opening for a full-time digital marketing 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/27169.
Athletics has an opening for a part-time swim lessons instructor. Job related questions can be directed to Joshua Clarke at jclarke@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27107.
Applications are now being accepted for a full-time director of certificate program for students with intellectual disabilities. Job related questions may be directed to Angela Hare at ahare@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27014
Facilities Services has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Brad Markley at bmarkley@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27033.
The department of safety has openings for 3rd shift safety officers. Job related questions may be directed to Bryce Wickard at bwickard@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: jobs.messiah.edu.
Athletics has a part-time opening for an assistant coach, track and field. Job related questions may be directed to Dale Fogelsanger at dfogelsa@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27129.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time pantry lead I. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27164.
The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time director of safety. 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/26988.
Admissions has an opening for temporary traveling recruiter. Job related questions may be directed to Libby Curd at lcurd@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26894.
The School of Science, Engineering and Health has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Angela Hare at ahare@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26973
Athletics has an opening for a part-time summer lifeguard. Job related questions can be directed to Joshua Clarke at jclarke@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26788.
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.
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.
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
Pop-Tart keychains. $5. Kids love them for their bookbags, etc. Contact me at sportko@messiah.edu or 717-253-2690
Moving Sale and giveaways. Kids bikes (26″ boy, 24″ girl), trampoline, lay-Z-boy sofa and love seat (free), treadmill (free), hedge trimmer, string trimmer, snow blower (all corded), band saw, patio chairs, sleds, tubes, and more.
email nhellgren@messiah.edu for details and pictures.
Dining table and chairs. 3 ft. x 5 ft. dining table and (4) yellow metal chairs, looking to sell ASAP. Asking $125 for all or best offer. The table does have scuffs and scratches on top (can provide pictures). Contact Tovah: twilson@messiah.edu
FREE
Library bookcases available. The library has two bookcases available to anyone who can use them. They are currently in our Graphic Novels room. Cherry wood, 2-sided, 73″ L x 23″ W x 48″ H and blond wood, 73″ L x 12″ W x 42″ H. Must make moving arrangements. Email Liz: ekielley@messiah.edu
OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS
West Shore Chamber Putt it into the Park at City Island
Join other members of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce for a unique family-friendly event, on June 13. The event starts at Water Golf on City Island’s 18-hole course for a round of mini-golf and then you can head over to FNB Field for a Harrisburg Senators game and a buffet dinner in the Club. Invite friends, family, or come as a group with your co-workers/department. There are several ticket options available so if you aren’t interested in mini golf, you can head straight to the game! The Harrisburg Senators take on the Bowie Baysox at 6:30 p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Make sure you select the member price when purchasing your tickets. To buy your tickets and review options follow this link:
https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/KFJXCKr2M4cL79ywhMvR5j?domain=75krqxcab.cc.rs6.net
