For unto you is born this day in the city of David
a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you;
Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Luke 2:11-12
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Admissions is excited to announce that Cassie Ebersole will be joining our team as an admissions counselor! Cassie is a May 2024 graduate of Messiah, with a degree in human development and family science and a minor in education. While at Messiah, she served as an RA and SRA and leader of the Messiah Survivor Club. Since graduation, she’s been working in Florida for Disney World but as a native of Middletown. She’s excited to come back to campus!
Cassie will join us as of Monday, Jan. 6. She will be serving students in York County and New England states, as well as most of the Western states and Florida. She is replacing Catherine Arke, who recently took a new job with WebFX.
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Raeann Hamon, distinguished professor of family science and gerontology, and Isabella Benner (FCS ’25) co-presented a poster entitled “A Visual Depiction of the Historical Development of the Field of Family Science: A Strong Foundation for a Sustainable Future” at the National Council on Family Relations Conference in Bellevue, Washington. Isabella Benner (FCS ’25), Lauren Garcia (HDFS ’25) and Jenna Moyer (HDFS ’27) attended the National Council on Family Relations Conference with Dr. Hamon.
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THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, a symphony for wind ensemble, received its premiere at Yale University and was recorded and performed by Arkansas Tech University in Nov. The work is part of Dr. Colonna’s pursuit of happiness in a mindful and life in the present. Inspired by THE HAPPINESS LAB hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos, Jim attended the premiere with Dr. Santos who was moved to tears of joy. The composition will be performed thirteen times over the next two years. The hope is to help our world find happiness in oneself and each other without the constant need for satisfaction through social media.
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The procurement team, along with the Division of Finance and Planning, is happy to introduce our newest team member – Renee Altez Nunez who has joined our team as the new coordinator of finance and planning. Renee has been with Messiah University for 4 years, working at the Winding Hill campus. In her new role, Renee will be managing all aspects of purchasing cards while also supporting the division as a whole. We are absolutely thrilled to have her join our team. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to her new position
AROUND CAMPUS
The Intercom will resume Jan. 9
Due to the holiday closure, the Intercom will resume Jan. 9. Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas.
Murray Library is for children too
All staff and their families are invited to stop by Murray Library and check out the juvenile collections. This includes the Bridge to Freedom and Graphic Novel collections, too. There are over 14,500 books to choose from. There are picture books and chapter books for pre-K through teens. Popular series are included like Don’t Let the Pigeon…, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Hunger Games, Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, and many more.
Murray Library collects award winning juvenile titles that are worth an extra read. We also have hundreds of Christmas books for children. Read together as a family over Christmas break!
Third Coast Percussion “Metamorphosis”
With choreography by Movement Art Is (Lil Buck and Jon Boogz)
Performed and interpreted by Trent Jeray and Cameron Murphy
Jan. 16
7:30 p.m., Parmer Hall
Sponsored by the Performing Arts Series
Third Coast Percussion joins forces with the groundbreaking choreography of Movement Art Is (Lil Buck and Jon Boogz) for an intimate, evening-length program that explores the duality of human nature. At once intensely personal and fiercely virtuosic, two disparate styles of street dance blend seamlessly with new music by Jlin and Tyondai Braxton and Philip Glass.
Ticket prices are $20 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.
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time cook II AM. Job related questions may be related to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28446.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time culinary assistant. 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/28262.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time food service operations assistant -campus restaurant – Union Café. Job related questions may be directed to Drew White at awhite@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28356.
Dining Services has an opening for a part-time cook PM. Job related questions may be related to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27521.
The School of Arts, Culture and Society has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant to the Department of Biblical, Religious and Philosophical Studies and The Sider Institute. Job related questions may be directed to Shelly Skinner at sskinner@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28458.
The Department of Residence Life has an opening for a full-time interim residence life educator. Job related questions may be directed to Annastasia Bonczyk at abonczyk@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28479.
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: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28255.
Cybersecurity Education has an opening for a part-time cybersecurity administrative project coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Lynn Bigelow at lbigelow@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28212.
The Department of Safety has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Brad Neuenschwander at dneuenschwander@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27989.
The Department of Safety has an opening for 3rd shift safety officer/dispatcher. 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.
Campus and Building Services has an opening for a full time campus and building services worker, 2nd shift, Monday-Friday 5 p.m. -1:30 a.m. off Saturday and Sunday OR Sunday-Thursday 5 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. off Friday and Saturday. Job related questions can be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28259.
Campus and Building Services has an opening for a part time campus and building service worker, 3rd shift, Sunday – Thursday 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Job related questions can be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28381.
Campus and Building Services has an opening for a part time campus and building service worker, 3rd shift, Thursday 8 p.m. – midnight Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.-4:30 a.m. Job related questions can be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27020
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.
The Department of Mathematics has an opening for a full-time term-tenure track mathematics faculty position. Job related questions may be directed to Amanda Lohss alohss@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28067.
The Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics has an opening for a part-time adjunct instructor in computer science. Job related questions may be directed to Amanda Lohss at alohss@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28440.
Graduate Studies: Physical Therapy has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Job related questions may be directed to Karl Bergmann at kbergmann@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28482.
FREE
Unused dog ramp that I am willing to bring to campus. Email: nfuentes@messiah.edu
