“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.”
Philippians 4:11-12
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Messiah Press is proud to announce that on Thursday, March 13, Bill Althoff earned his mail design professional certification from the United States Postal Service. This designation, achieved after completing 10 specialized training modules and passing a rigorous 100-question exam, deepens Bill’s expertise in USPS mail design regulations. His advanced knowledge ensures that Messiah’s mailings are not only compliant but also cost-effective, efficient and professionally designed to maximize delivery success.
With this certification, Messiah Press continues to enhance its mailing capabilities, optimizing services for the campus community and strengthening our commitment to excellence in print and mail operations.
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Ted Prescott, professor emeritus of art, will speak on “Christ’s Descent from the Cross: An Image for Christian Meditation” on Thursday, March 20 at 4:30 p.m. in Boyer 235. The story of the taking down of Christ’s body from the cross is told in all four gospels, and has inspired many artists, including van der Weyden, Rubens and Rembrandt. Professor Prescott will speak about his experience viewing some of these paintings and about his own sculpture, Descent from the Cross, which will soon be on display at the Museum of the Bible.
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Over spring break, Associate Professor of Finance Dwayne Safer served as a guest lecturer at the University of Western Ontario (London, Ontario). The working sessions at the Ivey Business School covered recent developments in the financial markets and valuation modeling techniques using Excel.
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I am pleased to share with you that Dr. Cynthia Wells has been promoted to dean for faculty development, effective March 1. In this expanded educational leadership role, Cynthia will continue to advance holistic educator development initiatives while also taking on additional responsibilities supporting external funding efforts. She will serve as a member of the provost’s cabinet.
Since joining the Messiah community in 1998, Cynthia has provided creative and collaborative leadership across both curricular and co-curricular areas. I am grateful for her commitment to fostering a thriving community of educators as we collectively pursue Messiah University’s Christ-centered mission.
Please join me in congratulating Cynthia!
Christy J. Gardner, Ph.D.
Provost
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Kendall Hunt recently published a book by Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch titled “Mindful Marketing: Business Ethics that Stick.” In it he contends that although not everyone has “marketing” as a job title, everyone engages in marketing-related actions, whether selling themselves to potential employers, persuading coworkers to adopt their proposals, or asking family members to embrace their ideas. In addition, the further many individuals advance in their careers (e.g., manager, president, CEO), the more marketing they do. People also continually interact with marketing as consumers through the products they purchase and the commercial messages that surround them. For these reasons, everyone benefits from more Mindful Marketing.
David created the Mindful Marketing paradigm (www.MindfulMarketing.org), including its unique 2 x 2 decision matrix, to encourage ethical marketing more than a decade ago. He’s since written over 300 articles about current ethical issues in the field. The book represents a culmination of that work and his 25 years teaching business ethics courses at Messiah. For those interested, the print version of the book is available on Amazon and print and e-versions are available from Kendall Hunt (ISBN 979-838515749-5).
BID FAREWELL
It is with sincere regret that we announce Lori Zimmerman will be leaving Messiah at the end of March to pursue an exciting new opportunity with Katapult Engineering in Dillsburg.
Lori first came to Messiah as a student back in the … well… back in the day! She returned in Oct. 2007 to support Ray Norman, dean of what was then the School of Math, Engineering and Business. She next worked with Dean Angela Hare at the renamed School of Science, Engineering and Health. After finishing her bachelor’s degree from Messiah in May 2017, she became the Collaboratory program manager. She then earned her MBA from Messiah in 2020 and started in her current position as executive coordinator and project manager for University Advancement and University Partnerships in January 2022 – supporting first Barry Goodling and Rob Pepper and now Rob and Jon Stuckey. A great many folks have benefited from Lori’s skills and expertise!
Throughout her entire career at Messiah, Lori has exemplified a strong work ethic, a gracious spirit, and a genuine sense of fun. She will be missed. We will gather to celebrate Lori on Thursday, March 27 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Messiah Trustees Board Room in the Phipps AWC (310). Please join us in wishing Lori the absolute best in her next chapter!
Rob Pepper
Jon Stuckey
AROUND CAMPUS
Theatre and Dance Camp registration is now open!
Summer 2025 camp registration open!
Registration is now open for our Messiah University Theatre and Dance Intensives and elementary and middle school Theatre Camps!
The Theatre Intensive and the Dance Intensive for high schoolers are being offered June 22-27 with both a resident and commuter option. The elementary and middle school Theatre Camps are being offered June 16-20 with the elementary camp in the mornings and the middle school camp in the afternoons. Friday premieres a combined performance for family and friends followed by a cookie reception.
Register by April 1 for an early registration discount. After April 1, Messiah employees get a 10% discount by using “messiahemployee”.
For more information about any of these camps, contact:
Daniel Inouye
Professor of Theatre
dinouye@messiah.edu
2025 Library Student Research Grant
The 2025 Library Student Research Grant application deadline is Friday, April 4. This competitive grant, sponsored by Friends of Murray Library, provides funds for Messiah students who will be seniors in the 2025-2026 academic year to work on their senior honors projects or senior capstone projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity to experience a taste of graduate school or professional-level research using both Murray Library’s print and digital collections as well as other relevant research materials for their chosen topic located at other institutions or organizations.
Proposals are selected for funding by an interdisciplinary panel of judges chaired by Chad Frey, chair of Friends of Murray Library. The grantee will be awarded $1,000 in the spring for the 2025-2026 academic year. Grant recipients will present an overview of their project and research process at the Friends Annual Dinner in the fall of 2025 or alternative venue as appropriate. Award recipients will be announced Tuesday, April 22.
Applications are being received online. See the Friends website for more information.
Central Pennsylvania Forum for Science and Faith presents spring lecture
Please join us on Tuesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. in Frey Hall, Alexander Auditorium (F110), as the Central Pa Forum for Religion and Science welcomes Edward B. “Ted” Davis, professor emeritus of the history of science at Messiah University, to deliver a talk entitled “Historical Roots of the American Evangelical Encounter with Natural History.” (Originally presented at Henry Center conference, “Adam, the Fall, and the Goodness of God” at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.)
Abstract: American evangelicals began seriously to engage natural history in the early nineteenth century, when Benjamin Silliman became the first professor of natural history at Yale. He and his pupil, Amherst geologist Edward Hitchcock, embraced “deep time” in geology and defended its consistency with Genesis. Hitchcock went further, exploring in depth the implications of this popular new science for theodicy and natural theology. Regardless of whether subsequent authors knowingly accepted or rejected their conclusions, these two Antebellum natural historians have influenced evangelicals down to our own time. This paper presents some of their most important attitudes and ideas, with an eye on the modern evangelical conversation about origins.
Summer student hiring reminder
As a reminder, hiring proposals for summer student employees are due by April 4. If your department plans to have any student employees this summer, please submit a summer hiring proposal via the jobs.messiah.edu system for each student that will be working.
Additional information about summer student employment can be found here.
If you have any questions about hiring student employees for the summer, contact Belinda Conrad, student employment coordinator, ext. 2900 or studentemployment@messiah.edu.
Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: The Spring Senior Series
Messiah University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present the first part of “The Spring Senior Series”, an evening of performance created and presented by department seniors. The weekend of March 21-22 features an original performance created by seniors Megan Eich and Ella Shane, and a one act play directed by Meredith Hensel in Poorman Black Box Theater, Climenhaga Building.
The Spring Senior Series
March 21-22 at 8 p.m.
Poorman Black Box Theater, Climenhaga Building
“Perpetual Motion”
Created by Megan Eich and Ella Shane
This production will explore the topic of grief. Viewer discretion is advised
“Time Flies”
by David Ives
Directed by Meredith L. Hensel
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available.
Exploring Careers in Healthcare Day Camp
The School of Science, Engineering, and Health is pleased to offer Exploring Careers once again in Healthcare summer day camp, June 9-11, for students entering 10th – 12th grade this fall. Our camp is designed for students to explore some of the most dynamic healthcare professions, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, applied health science, nutrition and dietetics, and lab sciences, from a faith-based perspective. Patient case studies will provide context for engaging, hands-on activities, demonstrations and panel discussions in state-of-the-art facilities on our main campus and at Winding Hill, led by Messiah’s expert faculty, students, and professional practitioners. If you or someone you know is interested, we invite you to learn more and register at https://www.messiah.edu/healthcareerscamp before May 19.
- A 10% discount is available to children of Messiah employees.
- Scholarships are also available. Email healthcareerscamp@messiah.edu for discount codes and with any questions.
Cyber Camp is back!
Messiah University’s Cyber Camp is back this summer, taking place June 9-12! This day camp for high school students entering 9th – 12th grade is a fun way to dive into the world of cybersecurity. We will cover topics such as cryptography, online behavior and privacy, ethical hacking, social engineering, threat intelligence and using AI to defend the digital domain. This year, students will take part in even more hands-on cyber labs, simulations and interactive gaming scenarios. Plus, they will receive instruction directly from our cybersecurity faculty and local industry experts, all while getting to experience an introduction to what college life is all about. Space is limited, so register soon! Find all the details here: https://www.messiah.edu/cybercamp.
Scholarships and Discounts:
• Messiah employees receive a 10% discount when signing their dependents up. Contact cybercamp@messiah.edu for the discount code.
• Scholarships are available. Contact cybercamp@messiah.edu for more info.
Connecting Communities Convening
Register now and join us on Thursday April 24 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel to connect with a diverse cross sector of community partners from the Greater Capital Region who will be on campus for the Connecting Communities Convening. You are invited to learn about important neighboring initiatives underway in our region as well as to participate in discussions throughout the day with community leaders about housing and neighboring practices, policies, paradigms and philanthropy. For a program itinerary and/or to register as a member of the
Messiah community, visit https://www.messiahconnection.com/.
The Convening is a program of the School of Arts, Culture and Society. Contact Chad Frey at cfrey@messiah.edu if you have any questions.
Psychology Camp 2025
We are excited to invite high school students (entering 10th – 12th grade in fall 2025) to attend Psychology Camp this year, June 22-27! Psychology Camp provides a fun opportunity for students to explore psychology and the question, “Why do humans do what they do?” This year, we are offering both an overnight residential option and a day-camp commuter option. This enriching summer camp environment will help students gain knowledge and explore various branches of psychology including clinical psychology, abnormal psychology, developmental psychology and biopsychology.
If you know someone who would be interested in attending, we invite you to learn more and register at: www.messiah.edu/PsychCamp before June 1.
Also, there is a special offer for dependents of Messiah University Employees!
Contact PsychologyCamp@messiah.edu for more information.
Bed sheets for Macha Mission Hospital bandages
Have any gently used sheets you do not need? Donate them to the Department of Biological Sciences to help us make bandages for the Macha Mission Hospital during Service Day! Sheets must be at least 50% cotton and clean but can be any color (even flannel). Faculty/staff may email biologyclub@messiah.edu to request a BioClub member to pick-up sheets from your office! Alternatively, sheets may be placed in the bin outside J257 in the second-floor lounge of Jordan/Kline. For more info or questions, email biologyclub@messiah.edu.
What’s new at Murray Library?
Contents include:
- Giving Day with Murray Library
- Library Student Research Grant
- Library Team in Action
- New Library Service
- Events: Living Library, Pages in Peace, Mini Golf
- Student Highlight: Caitlin Renner and Elizabeth Yoho
- Students explore Engle Memorial Collection
- Seed Library Newsletter
See our linked newsletter.
Cantus “Wanting Memories”
March 28, 7:30 p.m.
Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts, Parmer Hall
Sponsored by the Performing Arts Series
The “engaging” (The New Yorker) all male vocal ensemble Cantus is widely known for its trademark warmth and blend, innovative programming and riveting performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century. The Washington Post has hailed the Cantus sound as having both “exalting finesse” and “expressive power” and refers to the “spontaneous grace” of its music making. The Philadelphia Inquirer called the group nothing short of “exquisite.”
Through the Wanting Memories program, Cantus examines the fundamental connection between music and memory in all our lives. In addition to the program’s namesake, Ysaÿe M. Barnwell’s “Wanting Memories,” the program also includes timeless tunes like “Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World” that traverse the realms of nostalgia and family, loss and love, grief, laughter, fear and hope.
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.
Visit arts.messiah.edu for more information.
Sow and grow today at Murray Library
Stop by Murray Library from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. today, March 20, to plant your own flower and learn more about our Seed Library! Scoop your own soil into a small flowerpot, add water and take home to watch your flower grow!
Service Day 2025 – Sign up to serve!
The Agapé Center’s Department for Service Learning and Community Engagement is excited to share more than 30 projects that will be taking place on campus and within the surrounding community for Service Day 2025. Our project leaders are working behind the scenes to provide diverse and impactful experiences. You simply need to sign up and show up!
All service opportunities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Check out our website (https://www.messiah.edu/info/23663/service_day) to learn more and sign up for a project. We can’t wait to serve with you on April 10!
Sailing Home with Odysseus: Alumni Come Home to Discuss the Odyssey.
On March 26, four Messiah alums –Vic Sensenig ’02, Rachel Hungerford ’22 , Micah Borger ’22, and Micaiah (Saldaña) Keitel ‘24 — will return to their alma mater to talk about how they thought about Homer’s Odyssey (this year’s book-of-the-year in the honors program) during their college years and since then. March 26, 7:30 p.m., Frey 110. This event is free and open to the public.
Special documentary screening: The Underground Railroad and Abolitionists Throughout South Central Pennsylvania Thursday, March 27 | 4 – 6 p.m. | Boyer 136 (Parmer Cinema)
We are pleased to invite you to a screening of Mr. Bryan Wade’s new documentary, The Underground Railroad and Abolitionists Throughout South Central Pennsylvania. This compelling film uncovers the hidden stories of courage and resistance that shaped our region’s vital role in the fight against slavery.
Event details:
• Documentary screening (75 minutes)
• Q&A session with filmmaker Bryan Wade
• Light refreshments will be provided
About the documentary:
This significant documentary explores the grassroots civil rights movement that flourished in our own backyard, featuring the contributions of Quakers, Black and white conductors, and other brave activists who risked everything for freedom and justice. The film has been featured at the Pennsylvania State Archives and educational institutions throughout the region.
About the filmmaker:
Bryan Wade is an educator, teacher and documentarian who has taught in the York school district. His work highlights the historical contributions of marginalized communities to Pennsylvania history.
No registration required. All are welcome!
For more information, please contact dpettegrew@messiah.edu
Signups to “read” at The Living Library are live!
The Living Library: Many Stories, One Community – Signups are live!
Please join the Office of Diversity Affairs and the Murray Library as they co-host the “Living Library: Many Stories, One Community” on Wednesday, April 9 between noon – 4 p.m.
This event is held in the library and you, as a “reader” have the opportunity to hear stories from colleagues and students as they are the “books.” Each book is on loan for 30 minutes.
Come hear these personal narratives and reserve the “books” of your choice online at: https://libguides.messiah.edu/livinglibrary
Check out this year’s two “featured” books:
President Kim Phipps: “Not What I Was Planning” and guest, Scott Frey, poet and educator: “Heavy Metal Nursing” Read more about Scott at www.scottfrey.org
If you are new to the concept of the Living Library, and have any questions, please contact Liz Kielley, discovery and metadata librarian, at ekielley@messiah.edu.
Lunch and learn at Murray Library
Join us in the Athenaeum for Murray Library’s annual Lunch and Learn event on Wednesday, March 26, from noon – 1 p.m.! Bring your own lunch and hear from Wesley Paris in the Office of Sustainability about his new project on campus, tapping maple trees for syrup!
Giving Day is coming!
Messiah University Giving Day is Tuesday, April 1!
Did you know that when 50 employees give a gift, a generous donor will give $15,000 to the Messiah Fund? 100% of students receive a tuition supplement from the Messiah Fund, and that is made possible through the support of employees, parents and alumni like you! Visit www.messiahgives.com to make a gift early or on the day.
Thank you for the ways you make a difference in student lives and in the success of Messiah daily!
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Job opportunities
Residence Life has an opening for a full-time 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/28943.
The Office of University Advancement has an opening for a full-time executive assistant to the vice president for advancement. Job related questions may be directed to Jon Stuckey at JStuckey@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28877.
The Office of Development has an opening for a full-time regional advancement representative. Job related questions may be directed to John Zeigler at jzeigler@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28806.
Residence Life has an opening for a temporary summer residence director. 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/28958.
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/28946.
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 cook II PM. Job related questions may be related to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28988.
Campus and Building Services has an opening for a full-time campus and building services worker, Residence Hall. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29048.
Campus and Building Services has an opening for a part-time 3rd shift worker. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28949.
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.
The Department of Safety has an opening for a 1st shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Daniel (Brad) Neuenschwander at dneuenschwander@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28975.
The Department of Safety has an opening for 2nd shift safety officer/dispatcher. Job related questions may be directed to Daniel (Brad) Neuenschwander at dneuenschwander@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28594.
Department of Communication has an opening for an assistant professor of public relations. Job related questions can be directed to David Dixon at ddixon@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28514
The Department of Education has an opening for a full-time faculty in education. Job related questions may be directed to Ashley Thomas at amthomas@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27681
The Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics has an opening for a part-time adjunct physics instructor. Job related questions may be directed to Niklas Hellgren at nhellgren@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29013.
With thanks
A Word of Thanks. Thank you to each one of you who reached out to me during my husband’s health journey. Your words of comfort, food, hugs, cards, and prayers for me and my family have helped us navigate this difficult season of our lives. Small acts of kindness generated the strength needed to face the daily challenges. You are so appreciated! ~ Heather Wisner
Wanted
Young Writers’ Workshop program assistants needed. Are you an English major who wants to help guide high school writers? Would you be interested in a fun summer position? Why not become a program assistant for the Young Writers’ Workshop? YWW runs from June 22-27. It is a program that helps teen writers connect with other ‘writerly’ teens and have a college experience. You would act as their support system, tutor and general manager of fun. You can find out more about YWW here: https://www.messiah.edu/homepage/965/young_writers_workshop. You can apply for the position here: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28423
If you have any questions, please contact Abby Baia at abaia@messiah.edu.
