Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it
Proverbs 22:6
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A review of Howard Markel, The Trials of Charles Darwin (2024), written by Ted Davis, professor emeritus of the history of science, has just been published in Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith (June 2025).
_____
The Registrar’s Office is pleased to announce the following staffing transitions.
It is with sadness (for us) and excitement (for her) that we announce Jill Poole is retiring on June 30. Jill first came to Messiah as a behavioral science major. After graduation, she returned to Messiah and served in a variety of roles: resident director, gifts processor, Student Life office assistant, Service Learning and College Ministries before landing in the Registrar’s Office as the transfer records specialist twenty years ago. Jill has touched literally thousands of lives during her tenure at Messiah. Throughout her career at Messiah, Jill has served others generously and with a prayerful and caring approach. We wish her joy and blessings as she steps into God’s next adventure!
Michelle Glenny has been promoted to transfer records specialist. Michelle joined the Registrar’s Office as the administrative assistant to the registrar in March 2023. Since that time, she has developed into an effective member of our team by asking insightful questions and seeking to improve processes and procedures. In her new role, Michelle will support new, transfer and current students with transfer credit evaluations/processing, evaluate and process off-campus program approvals and transcripts. She will work closely with subject matter experts to determine Messiah course equivalencies.
Please join us in congratulating Michelle on her promotion and wish Jill the best in her retirement.
______
John Yeatts, professor emeritus of the psychology of religion and senior pastor emeritus at Grantham Church, presented his paper, “It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over and Other Theological Teachings of Baseball” to the Baseball and American Culture Symposium at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
AROUND CAMPUS
Badge credentials needed
Conference Services wants to thank all employees who assisted with the undergraduate commencement ceremony. If you volunteered and still have the blue and white credential badge given to you to wear that morning, please return the badge to Jody Brandt in Conference Services at your earliest convenience. Thank you in advance.
Exploring AI in the Workplace: Effectively Using AI Ethically, Legally and Securely
Curious about using AI at work? This workshop introduces generative AI tools like ChatGPT, explains how they work and how to use them ethically, legally and securely. Learn how to generate more effective AI prompts while understanding key risks and best practices for privacy and responsible use. No technical experience is needed. Led by librarians Janet Vogel and Beth Transue, and director of Information Security, Allen Snook.
- Date: Monday, June 16
- Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m.
- Location: Kline 235
Please register in advance. If you plan to use work time, you must obtain supervisor approval.
Change to campus notary services
Notary services through the operations office are temporarily unavailable due to staffing changes. Should you require notary services, please contact Dan Campbell at dcampbell@messiah.edu or Staci Davis at sdavis@messiah.edu. Appointments are required
SSEH Farewells
The following School of Science, Engineering and Health colleagues will be leaving Messiah this summer. These are in addition to the faculty retirements we celebrated together with the COE (Randy Fish, Wanda Thuma-McDermond, Harold Underwood). We in SSEH wish all the best to each of these individuals and thank them for their work. We look forward to welcoming new faculty and staff in the fall.
Nancy Frank, associate professor of nursing, has accepted a position as deputy director of the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
Niklas Hellgren, professor of physics and chair of the Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics has accepted a faculty position at Fresno State University. (Angela Hare will assume the role of interim CMP department chair for 2025-26).
Ben Huang, assistant professor of mathematics, will be joining his wife and newborn daughter in New York and has accepted a position teaching high school mathematics.
Jean McCauslin, administrative assistant to the Department of Engineering, will be retiring June 30.
Jessica Merkert, assistant professor of nursing, will return to part-time clinical practice in her field of pediatric nursing and will enjoy her full-time role as a mother of her two young children.
Martha Stigelman, coordinator of PreHealth Professions Advising, is retiring July 31.
Jeff Stroup, associate professor of nursing, will begin a full-time career as a certified nurse practitioner.
Crowded Lottie Dining Hall dates
Dear Messiah employees,
We are expecting another very busy summer in Lottie due to the high volume of internal and external camps and conferences expected. Conference Service is asking for your help. Please plan to push your lunch time back a bit in Lottie entering between 1-1:30 p.m. on the following dates:
- Thursday, June 26
- Monday, July 7
- Tuesday, July 8
- Wednesday, July 9
- Thursday, July 10
- Tuesday, July 15
- Wednesday, July 16
- Tuesday, July 22
- Wednesday, July 23
- Tuesday, July 29
- Once again, this summer conference services will label each table for a specific camp or conference group to use when they are eating in Lottie. We are asking employees to find tables that are not marked for one of these groups.
Thanks in advance for helping us provide a welcoming environment for our summer guests. It is very much appreciated!
Medicare Education Webinar
Thursday, June 26, 3 p.m.
Webinar via Zoom
Presenter: Kyle Sadorf of Everence®
As you near retirement, you’ll face important Medicare decisions. Messiah University has partnered with Everence® to help you navigate the process. Join us for a free, informative webinar where an experienced Medicare specialist will guide you through the key steps to understanding your options.
Topics to be covered include:
• The different parts of Medicare
• Understanding your coverage options
• Deciding when to enroll
• How to enroll
To register, visit www.everence.com/messiah or contact
Kyle Sadorf with Everence at 717-394-0769.
Technology Support
Please see below for helpful tips and updates! Contact us by emailing techsupport@messiah.edu regarding any of this information or if you have any questions in general.
- Forms – If assistance is required for converting your current xForms to another platform, please contact us for assistance or schedule time directly using our Bookings Page.
- Phone tip: While you can dial 0 from a Polycom to get to the operator, you cannot transfer a call back to the operator this way. To transfer a call to the operator, transfer them to either 1000 or 2511 (last 4 of our main number). This applies to the Zoom app as well.
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities
The Vice Provost Student Success and Engagement has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Doug Wood at dwood@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29694.
The Registrar’s Office has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Kathee Clark at kclark@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29633.
Operations has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant to the vice president for operations. 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/29642.
Athletics has an opening for a part-time assistant women’s lacrosse coach; administrative coordinator and recruiter; game day manager. Job related questions may be directed to Heather McKay at hmckay@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29656.
Graduate Studies: Occupational Therapy has an opening for a temporary – mid-summer – early fall 2025 – administrative assistant, Master of Occupational Therapy Program. Job related questions may be directed to Leanne Rutt at lrutt@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29590.
Financial Aid Office has an opening for a full-time financial aid counselor. Job related questions may be directed to Mike Strite at mstrite@messiah.edu. For more info and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29606.
Department of Nursing has an opening for a part-time patient simulation laboratory (PSL) coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Lebo at llebo@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29564.
Facility Maintenance has an opening for a full-time general maintenance HVAC technician. 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/29554.
The department of General Education is now hiring a full-time administrative assistant to the dean of general education, common learning and academic support and director of assessment. Job related questions may be directed to Kate Oswald Wilkins at koswaldwilkins@messiah.edu.
Admissions has an opening for a part-time admissions hospitality assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Kristin Thomas at kthomas@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29297.
Admissions has an opening for a temporary admissions traveling recruiter. Job related questions may be directed to Shayna Mark at smark@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29304.
The Department of Intellectual Disabilities Certificate has an opening for a full-time NEXT Steps resident life educator. Job related questions may be directed to Amber Brisbane at abrisbane@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29081.
Residence Life has an opening for a full-time 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/28943.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time culinary assistant. 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/29548.
Grounds Services has an opening for a part-time groundskeeper. 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/29118.
Grounds Services has an opening for a part-time seasonal groundskeeper. 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/29281.
Grounds Services has an opening for a full-time athletic field spray applicator/aeration coordinator. 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/29463.
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.
For sale
Havaianas flip-flops for sale. US size 6.5-7
“Havaianas are renowned for their durability, comfort, and versatility, earning them a global following. They are also known for their iconic designs, including the signature Greek pattern on the straps and the rice grain pattern on the sole. The brand has evolved from a simple, utilitarian footwear to a fashion statement, with various designs and colorways available.”
asking $25. contact apatton@messiah.edu Thank you.
Haier mini-fridge with separate freezer compartment for $35. 7 years old and has some scratches; works very well. See photos at https://livemessiah-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/njfrank_messiah_edu/EpQ4om2Re49Cq9rAcJo9dW4BlHXAvA49s-Gj7uqSzZuHww?e=CZDhgR. Pick up at Messiah. Contact Nancy: njfrank@messiah.edu
FREE
Free bed frame. Adjustable (F/Q) metal bed frame free to good home. Contact: Cynthia: ckearns@messiah.edu
Free Brother Ink Jet Cartridges: Giving away several new/unused Brother inkjet printer cartridges (switched printers and can no longer use). Compatible with printer models: LC20E; MFC J775DW; MFC J985DW; MFC J5920DW. 3 black cartridges, one magenta and one blue. Contact cgross@messiah.edu if interested.
