Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:10 NIV
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Best in Track Paper Award
Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch recently presented a paper, “How Mere Exposure to Ethical Issues Increases Marketers’ Moral Dissonance,” at the American Marketing Association’s Summer Academic Conference in Chicago. The paper was based on research he conducted with Dorene Ciletti of Point Park University and RJ Thompson of the University of Pittsburgh. Their study included one of the most comprehensive surveys ever of ethical issues in marketing. Over 300 respondents, all AMA members, indicated the extent to which they believed 93 unique statements represented moral issues for the field. Moreover, pretest – posttest components found that just being exposed to the issues led to a significant change in marketers’ desires for their discipline to better address the ethical concerns. The paper was awarded Best in Track Paper – Ethics, Privacy, and Cross-Industry Collaborations.
Department of Safety
Congratulations to Stephan Palmer, first shift safety officer. He recently completed training and passed his rookie test. We are excited to have him join the team. When you see him out an about, please say hi and welcome him to the community.
AROUND CAMPUS
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 – Once a Qualtrics or Dynamic form is live, changes should NOT be made to add or remove fields. It may affect the data stored. Please make a copy of the form and make changes. The new URL will need to be updated in FalconLink card and/or the website.
- Turn on desktop computers! Please make sure the computers used by adjuncts and student employees are turned on. This allows updates to happen on these computers.
- Windows 11 is coming! More detailed information will be coming in the near future regarding when you can upgrade your Messiah-issued laptop and when ITS may push Windows 11 to desktop PCs overnight. If you want to update your own computer now, please reach out and we will provide instructions.
Human Resources office closed today
The Office of Human Resources and Compliance will be closed today, Thursday, Sept. 4 for our annual planning day.
We will reopen again on Friday, Sept. 5.
Fall 2025 programming at the Oakes Museum
September begins the Oakes Museum’s fall programming with Curator Club and Homeschool classes! Curators Club (for grades 3-6) and CC2 (for grades 6-8) are science enrichment programs on a variety of topics in a fun learning environment at The Oakes Museum of Natural History. They run on Select Saturdays from 9:15-11:30 a.m. For more information and to register for Curator Club and our Homeschool classes, visit our website!
What’s new at the Library? Read our latest newsletter.
Contents of our September newsletter include:
- Library refresh
- 24/7 Live chat support
- Friends of Murray Library annual dinner
- Library treasure hunt
- PA Forward Star Library
- Simplified interlibrary loan
- Pages in peace
- Meet a librarian
- Trivia night
Welcome Baby Iyer!
Welcome to the world, Anika Padma Iyer! Baby Anika is the new daughter of Olivia Ellis (music department) and her husband Shriram Iyer. Anika was born on Aug. 26. 🎀
Cyber students awarded DoD scholarship
We are pleased to announce that three of our talented students have been awarded the prestigious DoD Cyber Service Academy (CSA) Scholarship for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year! Our students’ dedication to cybersecurity and commitment to excellence have truly set them apart. The scholarship award includes full tuition, stipend for living expenses, summer internships and employment after graduation. Join us in celebrating this significant achievement for our students. Their hard work and passion for advancing cybersecurity are inspiring to all of us. Here’s to the bright futures awaiting them in the field of cybersecurity! Congratulations!
Trivia Night in the library – Friday, Sept. 5
You’re invited! Put your knowledge to the test on Friday, Sept. 5 at Trivia Night! Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. at Murray Library! We’ll have four rounds of trivia to test your knowledge in a variety of categories. All Messiah staff are invited. Gather with a group of colleagues to form a team or join up with friendly folks when you arrive. Teams can include up to six players. Awesome prizes await the top three teams!
“1925 and All That: Fundamentalists, Modernists, and the Scopes Trial on the Occasion of its 100th Anniversary”
Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Frey 110 In the spring of 1925, rookie teacher John Scopes agreed to stand trial for teaching evolution in a Tennessee high school, to test the constitutionality of the new law. Using powerful cartoon images and popular religious pamphlets from the period, Dr. Davis’ talk shows why teaching evolution was so controversial among traditional Christians, describes how liberal Protestants responded to science, and introduces some alternative perspectives from prominent Christian voices today. Dr. Edward (Ted) Davis has written many books and articles about Christianity and science in the Scientific Revolution and modern America, most recently: Protestant Modernist Pamphlets: Science and Religion in the Scopes Era (Johns Hopkins, 2024). He was an advisor for exhibits at the National Museum of American History and the Museum of the Bible. Sponsored by the Honors Program.
A Year of Focus on Unreasonable Hospitality
This year, the Division of Operations has embraced Unreasonable Hospitality as our guiding theme. To learn more about the inspiration behind this idea, we invite you to watch Will Guidara’s TED Talk The Secret Ingredients of Great Hospitality | Will Guidara | TED.
At its core, this theme reflects our commitment to ensuring every person feels seen, heard, valued and—whenever possible—enjoys a memorable experience. Each department within the division has developed specific goals to help bring this vision to life.
Recently, Dwayne Magee, director of print and mail services, shared his perspective in a blog post for IPMA, an organization in which he is an active leader. You can read his piece here: In-Plant Success: Leading with Hospitality By Dwayne Magee.
In the weeks and months ahead, division directors will be sharing examples of how their teams are embodying Unreasonable Hospitality in their daily work. Our hope is that every student, employee and guest who interacts with Messiah University experiences the genuine care of our community. While we won’t be perfect, we are deeply committed to practicing and growing in this theme together.
At times you may see an employee wearing a t-shirt with the question- ask me why I am unreasonable – I would encourage you to do so! If you see an operations staff member demonstrating Unreasonable Hospitality and would like to have the division celebrate it, please email us at operations@messiah.edu. Throughout the year, we will recognize our staff at two special events.
With gratitude,
Kathie Shafer
Vice President of Operations
Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025 is right around the corner, and we want you to be part of one of Messiah’s most cherished traditions!
On Oct. 3–4, we’ll welcome alumni, families and friends back to campus for a weekend filled with celebrations, reunions, athletic events and special activities. This weekend only comes together because of our incredible employees, and we’re inviting you to join the team that makes it all happen.
Volunteer perk alert! Any employee who volunteers for and completes a full volunteer shift for Homecoming and is not doing regular paid work will be offered a half day vacation in exchange for their volunteer hours. The date of the half day must be approved by her/his supervisor while slots are still available.
Volunteer for a two-hour shift and you’ll enjoy:
- 4 hours of vacation time as our thank-you
- A free Homecoming 2025 volunteer t-shirt
- An opportunity to warmly welcome alumni, families and friends
- Being part of the community spirit that makes Messiah shine
Volunteer opportunities include registration, set up, Messiah Mile, Lil’ Falcon Zone, mini golf and cornhole games, and other roles that help us create an unforgettable experience for our Alumni and Families. Thanks to Messiah leadership’s generous comp time offer, spaces could go fast! Be sure to register early to guarantee your shift.
Sign up today to reserve your preferred shift and play a key role in this special weekend:
Click Here to Volunteer
The volunteer perk alert will only be available as long as slots are open.
Please direct all questions to Melinda Barnes at mbarnes@messiah.edu or x5252.
Ballet Magnificat! “The Call”
Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Miller Theater sponsored by the Performing Arts Series
From the Kennedy Center to Singapore’s Victoria Theatre, audiences worldwide have experienced the excellence of Ballet Magnificat! Founded in 1986 by Kathy Thibodeaux, silver medalist at the 1982 USA International Ballet Competition, this professional dance company delivers world class performances with powerful artistic impact.
Based in Jackson, Mississippi, Ballet Magnificat!’s two professional companies perform over 200 times annually across the globe. Their dancers have previously belonged to prestigious companies including Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Houston Ballet Academy. Ballet Magnificat! presents unique performances that combine artistic excellence with meaningful storytelling. Their dancers create experiences that inspire and move audiences of all ages.
Inspired by the humble life of Elisabeth Elliot, “The Call” is a ballet that shares the goodness of God through life’s joys and challenges. Watch Ms. Elliot’s memories unfold as she answers the call to write a book recounting how she and her fellow missionaries worked to bring the good news of the gospel to a murderous tribe in Ecuador. As her life takes unexpected turns, she is forced to find her hope in the only thing that remains.
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.
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities
The Engle Center has an opening for a full-time counselor. Job related questions may be directed to Aubrey Kleinfeld at AKleinfe@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30035.
The Oakes Museum of Natural History is now hiring a part-time museum teaching docent. Job related questions may be directed to Helena Cicero at hcicero@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30038.
Dining Services has an opening for a part-time dining services associate, Winding Hill campus, summers off. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29896.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time sous chef. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29822.
Dining Services has an opening for a part-time PM cook. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29703.
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: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30236.
Development has an opening for a full-time senior regional advancement representative. Job related questions may be directed John Zeigler at jzeigler@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29719.
Campus and building services have an opening for a part-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/29799.
Campus and building services has an opening for a part-time campus and building services worker, part time 1st shift. 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/29833.
Campus and building services has an opening for a full-time campus and building services worker, 3rd shift – Sunday-Thursday 9 p.m.-5:30 a.m. 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/29933.
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.
Grounds Services has an opening for a full-time groundskeeper/crew leader. Job related questions may be directed to Artie Palese at palese@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29998.
Grounds Services has an opening for a full-time athletic field spray applicator/aeration coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Artie Palese at palese@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29463.
The Department of Safety has an opening for 2nd shift safety officer/dispatcher. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28594.
Data Innovation and Reporting is now hiring a full-time programmer/analyst. Job related questions may be directed to Joe Bennett at bennett@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30074.
The Department of Safety has an opening for 1st shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29967.
For sale
Healthy, pasture-fed chicken eggs for sale. Hens moved to fresh pasture twice per day. $4.50/doz or $6/18 count. Contact rhamon@messiah.edu
