And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
1 Corinthians 13:13
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Keith Quesenberry and David Hagenbuch, professors of marketing in the business department attended the First Annual AMA of Central PA Marketing Conference at Harrisburg University in early August. The American Marketing Association is the main national association for marketers. Founded in 2023, the new Central PA chapter connects marketing professionals, educators, and students in the Harrisburg, York, and Lancaster areas and hosts many networking, service, and educational events. AMA of Central PA is the first new AMA chapter to be formed in over a decade and is the fastest-growing chapter in the nation. Over 200 professionals, educators, and students attended the first annual conference with sessions focused on artificial intelligence, SEO, copyright, branding, team culture, and student career tracks. Both AMA members, David serves on the AMA Central PA Collegiate Committee and Keith is serving as the advisor for Messiah’s AMA Student Chapter this year.
The Interprofessional Education Committee (IPEC) provides programming for students and community members to enhance their understanding of IPE and collaboration skills between professional areas. We want to thank Dr. Kristen Slabaugh for her creative and capable leadership of this committee. Kristen brought the work of the IPEC to a new level of excellence including implementing our first annual IPE Research Symposium in May 2024. This year, we welcome Dr. Joanna Behm as chair of the IPEC. We look forward to Joanna’s leadership of this important work in the SGPS and the university as a whole.
Please join me in welcoming Lyndsay Grimm to the role of graduate student services coordinator. Lyndsay is rejoining the Messiah community after serving for several years as the director of residence life. SGPS is excited for Lyndsay to join our team, bringing her experience, skills, and enthusiasm to addressing the varied needs of approximately 800 residential and online graduate students in our 12 academic programs.
AROUND CAMPUS
The Bridge Center for Continuing Education
Did you know that Messiah University offers professional development through the Bridge Center for Continuing Education? Join us this fall for one of these opportunities or share this information with family and friends! For more information, visit www.messiah.edu/bridgecenter.
Certificate in Influential Leadership – The next cohort starts on Sept. 10! This is a non-credit bearing certificate designed for those with leadership experience who desire to have significant influence and impact in people’s lives and on the organizations they serve. Topics include servant leadership, change and transition, emotional intelligence, dealing with difficult conversation, and more. Sessions will be held on Messiah’s campus.
Opportunity for Social Workers – Take one virtual course or all eight to earn the Advance Practice Certificate in Holistic Bereavement Care. Earn 3 CEs for each course. Some courses meet ethics and suicide requirements. The first course “Ethical Integration of Religion and Spirituality into Bereavement Practice” is Sept. 3.
Opportunity for Occupational Therapists — AOTA Fieldwork Educator Certificate Virtual Workshop. Evening sessions will be held Sept. 23, 25, 30 and Oct. 2. Earn 15 contact hours (1.5 AOTA CEUs/15 NBCOT PDUs).
Opportunity for Physical Therapists — NAIOMT’s COMT Certification Series — This series of five physical therapy continuing education courses is designed for licensed physical therapists and third-year DPT students. Courses can be taken in any order to fit your schedule. The next course COMT-1: Lumbar Spine is Oct. 5-6, at the Messiah University Winding Hill location.
Opportunity for Physical Therapists — In-person training “Medical Screening for Conditions We Do Not Want to Miss” (10 Direct Access PRE-APPROVED contact hours for Pennsylvania) presented by international and renowned instructor, William Boissonnault, PT, DPT, DHSc, FAAOMPT, FAPTA. This Nov. 16 training will be held at Messiah’s Winding Hill location.
Harrisburg Symphony tickets for you and your children
The Harrisburg Symphony would like to make Messiah’s employees aware of their Musical Chairs Program.
If you are parents with children in grades K-12, you are eligible for a special discount through their Musical Chairs Program. Your cost for 7 Masterworks performances is just 45 dollars per eligible family member, or about $6.42 cents per performance per person.
If you are grandparents with kids and grandkids in the region, consider an early birthday or Christmas present.
The first symphony Masterworks Performance is Sept. 28-29, a performance of Beethoven’s 5th symphony.
For more information about the Music Chairs program, see the following symphony website: https://harrisburgsymphony.org/education/musical-chairs/
For more information about Masterworks performances, see the following website: https://harrisburgsymphony.org/concerts/masterworks/
New graduate assistants at Messiah and partner institutions
The Graduate Program in Higher Education Leadership is pleased to welcome six new graduate assistants for the 2024-2025 academic year on the Messiah University campus. Graduate assistantships offer graduate students the opportunity to apply educational theories gained through classroom instruction and put them into professional practice through supervised, real-world experience. The graduate assistantship program aims to provide an innovative and cost-efficient way to advance departmental and university-wide goals and objectives.
Please join us and our collaborating departments in welcoming the following to the Messiah University community: Kade Anzulavich, graduate assistant for Men’s Basketball; Dinah Chitlango, graduate assistant for the Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement (off-campus programs); Ethan Kiggins, graduate assistant for Campus Ministries; Tony Masters, graduate assistant for Residence Life; Caleb Narber, graduate assistant for Athletics Marketing and Game Promotions; and Nate St. Luise, graduate assistant for Student Success and Retention.
They join nine returning graduate assistants to the Messiah campus, who will complete their degree programs and GA positions this year. Gian Fabian, graduate assistant for Assessment of Student Learning; Rachel Fleagle, graduate assistant for Graduate Marketing; Kirsten Rasinski (Howland), graduate assistant for Cross Country/Track and Field; Kate Krieger, graduate assistant for Student Engagement; Julian Leon, graduate assistant for Athletic Communication; Emma Narber, graduate assistant for the Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement (Service Trips); Brady Vest, graduate assistant for Men’s Basketball; Reed Wagner, graduate assistant for Baseball; and Rebekah Walker, graduate assistant for Residence Life. Additionally, Alysse Banks, graduate assistant for Residence Life is completing her second year at Biola University, one of our partner institutions.
Open enrollment is coming soon!
We encourage all employees to attend an open enrollment informational session as elements of our benefits are changing, effective Nov. 1.
Monday, Aug.26
o 8:30 a.m. ~ Parmer Cinema (Boyer 137)
o 11 a.m. ~ Parmer Cinema (Boyer 137)
o 4:15 p.m. ~ Parmer Cinema (Boyer 137)
o 9 p.m. ~ Parmer Cinema (Boyer 137)
Tuesday, Aug. 27
o 1 p.m. ~ Alexander Auditorium (Frey 110)
o 7 p.m. ~ Parmer Cinema (Boyer 137)
Friday, Sept. 6
o 11:30 a.m. ~ Parmer Cinema (Boyer 137)
Thursday, Sept. 19
o 12 p.m. ~ Alexander Auditorium (Frey 110)
o 2 p.m. ~ Alexander Auditorium (Frey 110)
The time period to modify your benefits on the PlanSource platform begins Sept. 3 and ends Sept. 20. Because the health plan offerings are changing, every employee will need to access the benefit platform and make elections.
Student successfully passes CFP Exam
Congratulations to Sawyer Shank, senior international business and finance double major, who successfully passed the CFP (certified financial planner) exam. Approximately 3,000 candidates sat for the July exam and the pass rate was 65%. Sawyer was in the first cohort of students to complete the 6-required CFP courses at Messiah University since Messiah became a CFP™ board registered program in October 2022.
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities
The Office of Teacher Education Program has an opening for the full-time position of administrative assistant, teacher education. Job-related questions may be directed to Christina Simmons at simmons@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please see: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27757
The Graduate Counseling Program has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Leah Clarke at lclarke@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27462.
The School of Science, Engineering and Health has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant to the Dean. 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
Student Financial Services has an opening for the full-time position of financial aid counselor. Job-related questions may be directed to JR Harris at jrharris@messiah.eduFor more information and to apply, please see: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27762
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
The Department of Safety has an opening for 3rd shift safety officer/dispatcher and a 3rd shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Sean Paddock at spaddock@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26686 and https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27658
Applications are being accepted for the temporary position of administrative assistant to psychology, criminal justice and sociology department and to the assistant dean of the School of Arts, Culture and Society. Job related questions may be directed to John Bechtold at jbechtol@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27678.
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: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27328.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time catering supervisor, a full-time cook and a part time cook. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please see: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27727.
Campus and Building Services has a variety of full and part-time campus and building services worker 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
Pasture-raised brown eggs for sale: $3/dozen, $4/18 count: contact elianahamon@icloud.com or rhamon@messiah.edu
Car decals. $5 each, I can also make personalized decals. The price may vary depending on if I have the file. Contact Stacy: sportko@messiah.edu
Wine cork key chains. $5 each, many to choose from. Pictures available upon request. Contact Stacy: sportko@messiah.edu
ALDI quarter pocket – quarter included. $5/each. So cute! Add this to your key chain/fob and you will never be without a quarter next time you go to ALDI for shopping. Many to choose from. Contact Stacy: sportko@messiah.edu
Wanted
Caregiver needed. My neighbors, a family of five, are seeking occasional overnight caregiver.
They have three children and two large but friendly dogs.
The children are aged 16, 13, and 10. They are seeking a responsible caregiver who has current clearances filed with the state of Pennsylvania, criminal background check, and child abuse history clearances.
This job would be on an as needed basis when both parents are traveling away from home. Duties would include driving children to and from school and/or activities, making meals for children, and possibly helping with homework. It also includes taking care of dogs: feeding, watering, and some medications.
Caregivers will be well compensated, and compensation is negotiable.
Interested applicants may contact me: Amy Cook: acook@messiah.edu or my neighbor, Meghan Harder at 717-418-9575 or Meghanharder@yahoo.com. A few home visits and a trial run would also be required. The first upcoming event is Sept. 28.
Thank you for your interest. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
