He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly, love mercy and to walk humbly
with your God.
Micah 6:8
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Timothy Shea, adjunct, publishes work and presents at conferences
Timothy Shea published the following scholarly and creative works this semester: Shea, T. (2026) “Small Forms, Vast Worlds: Why Short Stories Still Matter.” Short Story Criticism, Spring 2026 Volume (Gale). Forthcoming essay on antecedents to the modern short story. Shea, T. (2026). “The Indispensable Sidekick: A Comparative Analysis of Timon and Pumbaa in The Lion King and Horatio and Osric in Hamlet” Critical Insights: Literary and Popular Culture Sidekicks Vol. 2 (2026). Forthcoming publication. Print and Digital
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS: “Unspoken Intimacies: Isolation, Desire, and Cultural Displacement in Jhumpa Lahiri’s ‘Interpreter of Maladies’ and the Hindi Anthology Film Ajeeb Daastaans” South Asian Literacy Association Conference, March 27 – 28; Charlotte, NC. “Silenced Voices, Subversive Strength: Reimagining Women’s Agency in Adichie, Lahiri, and Satrapi” College English Association Conference, March 27 – 28; Charlotte, NC. “Co-Creators or Code-Monkeys? Teaching Writing and Discernment in the Age of AI” Baylor Symposium on Faith and Culture: “Technology and the Human Person in the Age of AI,” Feb. 25 – 26. “Listening to the World: Global Storytelling in the College Classroom,” Lancaster Learns 2026 Conference, Feb. 27; Lancaster, PA. “Lighting the Spark! Cultivating Dreams Through Mindful Encounters and Creative Re-Imagings” National Council of Teachers of English Conference, Nov. 20-23, 2025; Denver, CO. “Liberating Mindfulness,” Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts Conference, Oct. 4, 2025; Harrisburg, PA. “Reading Across Boundaries: The Transformative Power of Literacy in Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis, Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake, and Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart” Conference on Christianity and Literature, Oct. 26, 2025; Anderson, SC. “Spirits, Ghosts, and Haunting in Japanese Oriented Cinema” Literature Film Association Conference, Sept. 25 – 27, 2025; Savannah, GA.
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The Office of Faculty Development, with the leadership of Leah Clarke in her capacity as director of teaching learning, supported a strong representation of educators at 2026 Lancaster Learns, a one-day conference held on Friday, Feb. 27. Additionally, several Messiah University educators contributed as break-out session presenters during the event.
Oksana Moroz, assistant professor of English, and Leah Clarke, professor of counseling and director of graduate program in counseling, with students Mackenzie Wise, Laurel Uhlinger, Anna Salvatori, presented Ungrading Approach to Assessment: Student and Faculty Perspectives, Kaitlin Gill, assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics, presented An Introduction to Appreciative Advising: Six Steps to Student Success and Livening up Lecture-Based Learning, Karen L. Harrington, interim director of residence life, presented Why Read: Wrestling with Our Personal Reading Histories, Kelly Waltman, assistant professor of criminal justice, presented Elevate Connection: Why Connection Matters and How to Foster it in Your Pedagogy, Timothy Shea, language, literature and writing, presented Listening to the World: Global Storytelling in the College Classroom and Rocky Allinger and Cindi Kerns, instructional designers, with graduate student Katherine Clarke, presented Supporting Student Pacing in Online Courses.
Additional attendees included faculty members Jenny Dose, professor of management, Michelle George, associate professor of social work; coordinator, social work field placements, Amy Ginck, senior lecturer in modern languages, Sarah Jones, associate professor of nursing, Krystal Robinson-Bert, associate professor of occupational therapy, Laura Lebo, assistant professor of nursing, Vanessa Lee, assistant professor of physical therapy, Gladys Robalino, professor of Spanish; director of advising, Owen Smith, assistant professor of nursing, Rebekah Stanko, assistant professor of nursing, Dottie Weigel, associate professor of higher education; director, Graduate Program in Higher Education and Kaci Wood, assistant professor of nursing.
Please join me in thanking these colleagues for their commitment to excellence in teaching.
Cynthia A. Wells
Dean for Faculty Development
AROUND CAMPUS
Central PA Forum for Religion and Science present Spring Lecture
Please join us as the Central Pa Forum for Religion and Science at Messiah University welcomes Jim Stump, vice president at BioLogos and host of the podcast Language of God, to deliver a talk entitled “The Spiritual Journey of Homo Sapiens.” Dr. Stump’s talk will be held on Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. We look forward to an illuminating and inspiring evening.
Dr. Howard P. Kenig Scholarship for the Study of the Philosophy of Religion and Science
Students studying the connections between science and philosophy, or science and religion are encouraged to apply for a $500 grant to support their work through the Howard P. Kenig Scholarship for the Study of the Philosophy of Religion and Science. Dr. Kenig was a friend of Messiah University for nearly 20 years. He felt a deep connection with Messiah’s commitment to develop the faith of students with our emphasis on core religious values. He was a strong supporter of the Central Pennsylvania Forum for Religion and Science.
Dr.Kenig was trained as an electrical engineer and earned a graduate degree in philosophy. His family has established this $500 scholarship in his honor.
Eligibility and application process
- To qualify, a student must have a primary or secondary major in biology, chemistry, history, philosophy, physics or religion and propose new or ongoing research involving aspects of the intersection of science with philosophy, religion or
- Student applications are due on March 15 and must include the following:
- Student’s academic area(s) of study (majors, minors)
- Academic transcript
- Description of the proposed research project
- Paragraph of support from a sponsoring Messiah University faculty
- All applications must be submitted to the School of Arts, Culture and Society’s administrative assistant to the assistant dean, Ashley Thomas, at amthomas@messiah.edu
- Preference will be given for proposals that focus on the philosophy of science and/or the history of science.
- Support can be given for summer or semester research endeavors, conference travel or other research-related costs, including stipends for the student and/or a faculty
- If funds are available after covering the above expenses, support could be used for summer housing for the student recipient.
- Scholarship award is $500.
- Scholarship recipients will be chosen by April 2 and announced shortly
Changes to Cash Advance Eligibility and Processes
With the implementation of Oracle, we have made updates to both the cash advance process and eligibility requirements.
Effective immediately, employee‑only domestic or international travel is no longer eligible for a cash advance, except in limited situations for advances over $500 that receive documented approval from the Vice President of Finance & Planning.
Traveling employees should use available payment options such as P‑Card, ACH payments, or wire transfers. Out-of-pocket business expenses may be submitted for Employee Reimbursement through Oracle. Employees that do not currently have a P‑Card, may request a temporary P-Card for travel by emailing pcard@messiah.edu.
Employees traveling with students, domestically or internationally, may request cash advances through Oracle when necessary. We strongly encourage the use of P‑Cards, including international only ATM withdrawals, as well as ACH or wire payments, whenever possible.
Questions? Please contact accounting@messiah.edu.
Vienna Boys Choir presents “Made in Austria”
March 5, 7:30 p.m.
Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts, Parmer Hall Sponsored by the Performing Arts Series The illustrious group of child musicians has been delighting music lovers across the globe for six centuries with their purity of tone, distinctive charm and diverse repertoire which includes everything from medieval to contemporary to experimental music. These gifted musicians with voices of unforgettable beauty are part of four touring choirs that hail from dozens of nations and together give over 300 concerts a year around the world. The Fort Worth Star Telegram raves “There is no more gratifying sound than that of children singing. And there is no more polished ensemble of children’s voices than the Vienna Boys Choir.” The program “Made in Austria” focuses on a variety of Austrian music throughout the centuries. $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.
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.
Desktop computers: Please leave all desktop (adjunct/student employee) computers powered on. The computers will go into sleep mode for energy savings, but keeping the computers on allows system updates and other check-ins to complete with Messiah’s network.
Qualtrics authentication: You can require students or employees to log in with their Messiah credentials when completing a survey. This ensures the participant is a verified Messiah user and allows Qualtrics to automatically populate details like their name and email for more tailored survey and email responses.
Qualtrics approval surveys: You can now use a survey as an electronic form and build a simple workflow behind it. An approver can review the request and, with one click, trigger an automated approval or denial email to the requester.
Dynamic forms: To publish a Dynamic Form, please choose Action, URL Instructions, and copy the link for Single Sign On (for internal forms). If the form needs to be completed by an external user, please choose non-single sign on. Most forms should use the Single Sign On URL.
Murray Library earns Silver Star Library designation
We’re excited to share that Murray Library has earned the Silver Star Library designation from PA Forward, a statewide initiative of the Pennsylvania Library Association that advances key literacies for success and lifelong learning. This recognition reflects the library’s ongoing commitment to providing impactful programs, resources, and services that enrich and support our college community.
PA Forward uses a peer review process to evaluate initiatives and focuses on five essential literacies—basic, information, civic and social, health and financial—that help individuals thrive academically, professionally, and personally. The library integrates these literacies into workshops, events, collections, and partnerships that benefit students, faculty, staff, and the wider community.
We appreciate the engagement of our students, faculty, staff, and community members whose involvement and collaboration make these programs meaningful. We look forward to expanding our PA Forward efforts as we continue working toward Gold Star status in the future.
Review our Events Page to learn more about our upcoming activities and the literacies they advance.
FREE spring lunch break!
All employees are warmly invited to enjoy a FREE lunch in Lottie Nelson dining room during spring break. Dr. Stuckey and President’s Cabinet will be serving up Falcon filet sandwiches, pizza, make-your-own tacos, salads, desserts and more! Grab some friends and stop by between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 12 to enjoy a casual Spring Break respite. For any faculty, administrator or staff member who is around that week, you are welcome to join us. Thank you for all you do to make Messiah the very special place that it is!
Budget Forum on April 7
An employee FY27 budget forum will be presented on Tuesday, April 7 in Hostetter Chapel at 3:30 p.m. A recording will be made available after the forum. All employees are encouraged to attend. The presentation will be led by Gary Nowicki, vice president for Finance and Planning, who will share the University’s FY27 budget parameters.
Young Writers’ and Young Filmmakers’ summer academic camps
This summer, the Young Writers’ and Young Filmmakers’ will hold their academic camps with commuter and resident options.
The Young Filmmakers’ Workshop provides college-level film-making skills for students in rising grades 10-12. Students will leave with an understanding of how to be a writer, director, actor, cinematographer and editor. This camp is being held on June 21 – 26. To learn more about this camp, visit the website at http://www.messiah.edu/filmmakersworkshop
The Young Writers’ Workshop provides college-level writing skills development for students in rising grades 9 – 12. The workshop offers intensive courses in creative writing taught by published faculty and writers, poetry readings and a variety of activities. This camp will be held on June 21– 26. To learn more about our Young Writers’ Workshop, visit the website at http://www.messiah.edu/writersworkshop.
A 25% discount off the tuition for either workshop is offered to the dependents of Messiah employees. Use the code MessiahChild when registering to receive the discount.
Kuhlman competition winners!
The Finals Concert of the Keith Lance Kuhlman Performance Award was held on Sunday, March 1 in the Department of Music. The 2026 winner was Yemliot Tirado Franceschini (marimba) who receives a $700 prize. Anna Clement (piano) and Eliana McFate (voice) were recognized as Honorable Mentions. The external judges were Dr. Matthew Inskter (York College), Dr. Gail Levinsky (Susquehanna University) and Dr. Erin Lippard (York College). Congratulations to all 8 finalists, and especially to Yemliot, Anna, and Eliana!
Ministry and Missions Fair
The Career and Professional Development Center and Department of Campus Ministries are partnering to host our annual Ministry and Missions Fair! The fair will be held on March 17 and 19 from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. in the ECC Commons. This fair will feature a wide variety of organizations and seminaries with a strong focus on ministry opportunities for students of all majors. Please stop by the fair to talk with some of these wonderful organizations!
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Job opportunities
Admissions are now hiring a part-time ACS data entry processor. Job related questions may be directed to Pam Shook at pshook@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: ACS Data Entry Processor link.
The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time second-shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: 2nd shift safety officer link.
The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time first shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: 1st shift safety officer link.
Campus and Building Services has an opening for a part-time 1st shift worker. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: cbs pt first shift link.
Campus and Building Services has an opening for a full-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: cbs ft 3rd shift link.
Job applications are now being accepted for the full-time position of director of dining services. Job related questions may be directed Kathie Shafer at kshafer@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: director of dining services link.
Job applications are now being accepted for the full-time position of manager, natural sciences laboratory program. Job related questions may be directed Anne Reeve at areeve@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: manager, natural sciences laboratory program link.
The Office of Residence Life has an opening for a full-time residence life educator. Job related questions may be directed to Doug Wood at dwood@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: RLE posting link.
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Free to good home!
10 cu ft refrigerator (works great) and 9 space shelving storage unit from Better Homes and Gardens. Delivery negotiable. Contact ckerns@messiah.edu for more information.
