Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.

Philippians 2:3

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Keith Quesenberry, professor of marketing, has had a research article published in Journalism and Mass Communication Educator. “A Basecamp for Student Group Projects: Analysis of the Use of Project Management Software in the Advertising, Public Relations, and Marketing Classroom” studied integration of project management collaboration software for group experiential project courses in advertising, public relations and marketing courses. A survey of 177 students in seven course sections across two semesters at two universities found the use of project management collaboration software Basecamp improved experience in group projects, team collaboration and learning outcomes.

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Messiah University’s Office of Sustainability has recently earned a STARS Bronze rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.

With more than 1,200 participants in 52 countries, AASHE’s STARS program is the most widely recognized framework in the world for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university’s sustainability performance. Participants report achievements in five overall areas: 1) academics 2) engagement 3) operations 4) planning and administration and 5) innovation and leadership.

This report would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of Brandon Hoover, the former director of sustainability. We would also like to thank everyone across campus who contributed to our bronze rating!

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Laura Lebo, MSN, RN, CHSE, simulation educator, assistant professor of nursing, clinical track, completed the certified healthcare simulation educator certification exam. The internationally recognized CHSE certification represents excellence in healthcare simulation.

Rebekkah Stanko, DNP, RN, assistant professor of nursing recently attended the annual Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Conference, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was honored as a member of the ENA Class of 2024’s 20 Under 40 Program. The 20 Under 40 Program is a prestigious international award that recognizes rising emergency nursing professionals who have achieved significant career milestones while remaining committed to uplifting their communities through providing meaningful contributions to the field of emergency nursing beyond professional clinical practice. 

AROUND CAMPUS 

Share your unique classroom events with our social team!

Faculty—do you have any unique, hands-on, or highly visual classes coming up? We’d love to hear about them! Messiah’s social media team encourages you to invite us into your classrooms to capture activities that highlight our distinctive academic opportunities. While we can’t guarantee coverage for every event, we’ll do our best to ensure all departments are represented. Examples of events that are great for showcasing include Physics Day, the eclipse watch party, Collaboratory boat races, and mock disaster drills. If you have any events, you’d like us to feature, please send a message to nmfrank@messiah.edu.

Homecoming and Family Weekend: Volunteer request

We are rolling right along into a successful Homecoming and Family Weekend, Oct. 5. Many tasks are tackled, but a big one remains—volunteer registration. To ensure that Homecoming runs smoothly, our office of two really needs volunteers to come alongside us and welcome our alumni and families back to campus. There are multiple new events which equals more positions to fill. Click on the link to view the job list, www.messiah.edu/homecomingvolunteerregistration. If you are interested and available to serve in this capacity, please fill your name in the slot. If you have any questions, please call or text Melinda Barnes at 717-887-6770. Click here to see our new events, https://homecoming.messiah.edu/new-events/. We look forward to serving with you!

Travel reminders

If you plan to travel for university related business, procurement services would like to remind you of the following:

• Please refer to section 6 of Messiah University’s Expenditure Policy prior to making travel arrangements for University business. Details include:
• General travel principles
• Air travel
• Travel by car/van
  • A university owned pool vehicle must be used when available
  • If not available, use the Vehicle Selection Worksheetto determine the most cost effective alternative
  • Employees must be an approved driver to use a pool vehicle or a rental car
  • An employee who uses a personal vehicle when a more cost-effective option was available will not be reimbursed for mileage.
• Travel related business expenses
  • Travel related business meal expense guidelines
• Enterprise Holdings, Inc. is the preferred rental vehicle supplier for Messiah University and should be used for regional and national university travel.  Click herefor details.
• As stated in the Purchasing Card Manual, cardholders should notify the purchasing card administrator with dates and location of travel at least 2 weeks prior to departure.  Plans will be communicated to M&T Bank to ensure out of area purchases are not flagged as fraud and declined.

For more information, please refer to the Travel Services website or dial x6010.

Advise a Fall Break service trip

The Agapé Center is pleased to offer an opportunity for employees to participate in and advise a student service-learning trip over Fall Break. Advisors serve alongside students, assist student leaders in facilitation of reflection and devotion, and assist in any problem-solving that may arise. All costs are covered for advisors.

Fall Break service trips will take place between Oct. 19-25. Our partnering organizations include Catholic Charities (Baltimore, MD), Praying Pelican (Pittsburgh, PA), and Priority 1 Ministries (Bronx, NY).

If you are interested in serving as an advisor or have additional questions, please contact Shardé Hardy at shardy@messiah.edu by Friday, Sept. 27.

Tromba Mundi, World Trumpet Ensemble

Sept. 29, 4 p.m.
Parmer Hall

Sponsored by the Performing Arts Series

Founded in 2007 to engage in the exploration, promotion and performance of new works for trumpet ensemble, Tromba Mundi has recorded several world premiere compositions and continues to commission new music for the genre. Tromba Mundi is dedicated to drawing the attention of students, professionals and brass music aficionados to the thrilling sounds of the trumpet ensemble!

Each member of the ensemble is a professional performer and professor from various universities across the United States. Members have performed frequently with ensembles such as the Cincinnati Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, Summit Brass, New Mexico Philharmonic, Keystone Wind Ensemble, Atlantic Brass Band, Woody Herman Orchestra, Maynard Ferguson’s Big Bop Nouveau, Glenn Miller Band and more. Several Tromba Mundi members also have critically acclaimed solo recordings.

The program is an eclectic mix of music ranging from classical interpretations to film score to jazz.

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.

2024 Alumni Awards Dinner

Please join us for the 2024 Alumni Awards Dinner on Friday, Nov. 1 from 6-8 p.m. in the Martin Commons. 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 contact Yonette Schneider (yschneid@messiah.edu) to reserve a seat or sponsor a table.

Young Alumnus Achievement Award – Dr. Nathaniel D. M. Jenkins (Class of 2011, health and exercise science)

Distinguished Alumnus Achievement Award – Jeffrey F. Lehman (Class of 1974, chemistry)

Alumni Christian Service Award – Michele E. Struss (Class of 1994, art)

Alumni Appreciation Award – Barry G. Goodling (Class of 1979, business administration)

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

Facility Maintenance has an opening for a full-time general maintenance mechanic (preventative) 2nd shift. Job related questions may be directed to Amy Stephan at astephan@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27911.

Grounds Services has an opening for a full-time groundskeeper/crew leader. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Graybill at mgraybill@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27964.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Sean Paddock at spaddock@messiah.edu. For more information to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27989.

The Office of the 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.

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 Daniel (Brad) Neuenschwander at dneuenschwander@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26686 and https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27658

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.

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time cold food prep cook (pantry lead II). 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/27974.

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.

The Department of Education has an opening for a full-time faculty in education. Job related questions may be directed to Beverly Pitcher-Johnson at bjohnson@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27681

The Department of Education has an opening for a part-time adjunct professor of education- EDUC 415 – evidence-based practices in early childhood education. Job related questions may be directed to Beverly Pitcher-Johnson at bjohnson@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28037.

For sale

HUGE Teddy Bear $100. This teddy bear is huge, if you decide to purchase it, you will have to come pick it up. It’s HUGE. It was purchased as a gift but was never given. It would make a great baby shower gift, or for a small child, or a girlfriend etc. It’s so adorable and soft. Retail cost is $150. (more pictures available) Contact Stacy: sportko@messiah.edu

Sofa and Love seat. $450, Our son moved back home, and we have no room for this very comfy sofa/love seat and there is also a matching ottoman.
Email me for additional photo: sportko@messiah.edu.

Velvet doctoral tam. New, unused six-cornered dark blue velvet doctoral tam with gold tassel. Perfect headwear for opening convocation and commencement. Asking $10 or best offer. Contact Phillip: ptan@messiah.edu

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Oakwood Hills open house

Oakwood Hills Apartments has two upcoming open houses that will feature tours of the Clubhouse and model apartment.

Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon

Interested but not available on those dates? Call 717-590-8883 and ask about the Messiah University employee discount!