May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
BID FAREWELL
Farewell and Welcome
The Department of Nursing bids farewell to Sandy Oravec, administrative assistant, Graduate Program in Nursing. Sandy started at Messiah in Oct of 2022 and for three years she served as a part time administrative assistant for graduate nursing and graduate nutrition and dietetics. In her time with us in grad nursing, she played a key role in challenging us to be innovative and rethink our processes. Her support through a major curricular revision was steadfast. She is the epitome of a professional while being thoughtful, kind, and caring. She will be deeply missed.
Fortunately, Sandy will remain at Messiah in a part-time capacity, serving Graduate Nutrition and Dietetics. We are happy that she will be located just a few floors above us in Kline and we can see her from time to time. We wish her all the best in her transition.
We would like to welcome Dominic Bornman as the new administrative assistant, Graduate Program in Nursing. Dominic started his role on Jan. 5 and will be working in a part-time capacity. He grew up in the Camp Hill-Mechanicsburg area. We are delighted to have him join our team. If you see him around campus, please extend a warm welcome.
Brenda Elliott
Director, Graduate Program in Nursing
AROUND CAMPUS
Hope Walks service project – Jan. 21
The Agapé Center’s Department of Service Learning and Community Engagement is hosting a service project in partnership with Hope Walks. Hope Walks frees children, families and communities from the burden of clubfoot and helps to provide free clubfoot and holistic care for families impacted by this treatable disability. Join us in painting braces for children diagnosed with clubfoot in Rwanda, Kenya and Ethiopia on Jan. 21 from 4-5:30 p.m. in Martin Commons. Registration is recommended and children, ages 8+ are welcome to participate. Please sign up here: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5aNXmeiU8IPJOLA Questions? Contact shardy@messiah.edu.
Trivia Night in the Library – Friday, Jan. 16
You’re invited! Put your knowledge to the test on Friday, Jan. 16 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 employees are invited. Gather with a group of colleagues to form a team, invite students or join up with friendly folks when you arrive. Teams can include up to six players. Awesome prizes await the top three teams!
Study cubes!
Earlier this year, Murray Library was selected to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.
The competitive award came with a $20,000 grant that will help the library improve its quiet study and testing spaces through the addition of study cubes. These modular “rooms” include a desk, chair, sound dampening features, ventilation and dimmable lighting. Lights and fans automatically turn off five minutes after a user vacates the cube.
Two cubes were installed in December following the end of the fall semester. The study cube placed in the alcove near OAA is for individuals. The study cube in the main stacks along the back wall is for 1-4 individuals. Each cube can be reserved for up to three hours just like our group study rooms. Reservation questions can be directed to the Circulation Desk at circulationdesk@messiah.edu.
While the cubes will be available to all, they are especially designed to serve students with disabilities who may need a distraction-free environment. Many students and community members participated in conversations offering feedback about the placement of the study cubes and the features they desired.
Contact Janet Vogel (jvogel@messiah.edu) with questions about the cubes or the grant.
Peter Sirotin and Friends present “Fruitful Friendship”
Jan. 18 at 4 p.m., Parmer Hall
Sponsored by the Performing Arts Series
Harrisburg Symphony Concertmaster Peter Sirotin celebrates his 30th season with the HSO and the profound role of friendship in a creative life by exploring friendship between Brahms and Dvorak, alongside his wife, pianist Ya-Ting Chang, and some of his favorite colleagues including Maestro Stuart Malina.
$15 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.
Passport Service Day
Are you planning to travel? Do you, your spouse, or your children need a passport? Come by Eisenhower Commons on Thursday, Jan. 22 for Passport Service Day! Representatives from the Cumberland County Court House will be on campus outside the Falcon between 10:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. to process NEW passport applications. Passport photo services will also be available. Applicants need to bring the following documents to apply for a passport:
- Completed application (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport.html)
- Original birth certificate and a photocopy of birth certificate
- Driver’s license and a photocopy of the driver’s license (Copy of both the front and back of the driver’s license on the same side of the page)
- Non-PA residents also need to bring their Messiah ID and a photocopy of their ID
- Fees: – $130 check or money order, written to the U.S. Department of State – $35 cash or check, written to the Prothonotary’s Office – If passport photos are needed: $10 cash or check, written to Messiah University If you have any questions, please contact the Agapé Center at agapecenter@messiah.edu. *Please note that this event is only for NEW applicants.January library newsletter
What’s new at the library?
See our linked newsletter. Contents include:
- New Year… New Reads
- Study Cubes are here
- Giving Day 2026
- Mosaic Milestones
- NASA lunch and learn series
- Trivia Night
- Page Break
- Bingo Night
- Mini Golf
Tell your story at the upcoming Living Library!
“Books” needed for “The Living Library: Many Stories, One Community!”
Do you have a story to share? We encourage you to consider participating as a “book” in the Living Library at the Murray Library. As a living book, you would be sharing your story with others (small group – less than 10 people) in the Messiah University community in a moderated 25-minute session on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 15.
The Living Library: Many Stories, One Community is designed as a place where the stories of others are on loan to readers and seeks to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. The Living Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. Please complete this application to be a book no later than Friday, March 20. https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_37v5VgYD9SA3g5D Questions may be directed to Todd Allen, vice president for diversity affairs, at tallen@messiah.edu or Liz Kielley, discovery and metadata librarian, at ekielley@messiah.edu.
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities
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: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29967.
Campus Ministries has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant/chapel coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Emily Bingham at ebingham@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30709.
Community Wellness has an opening for an exercise physiologist (assistant director of preventative and rehabilitative exercise pograms PREP) – part time 20 hours/week. Job related questions may be directed to Kris Hansen-Kieffer at khansen@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30680.
Facility Services has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Brian Miller at bemiller@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30665.
The Office of Residence Life has an opening for a full-time interim residence life educator. 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/30557.
The Engle Center has an opening for a part-time dietitian. Job related questions may be directed to Carrie Ent at cent@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30396.
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: PT PM cook link .
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.
The Office of 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.
The School of Arts, Culture and Society is now hiring a full-time administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Emerson Powery at epowery@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: School of Arts, Culture & Society Admin Assistant.
Academic Accessibility is now hiring a part-time student care coordinator. Job related questions may be directed Amy Slody at aslody@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Student Care Coordinator link.
For sale
Furniture for sale/free. Looking to sell or donate several pieces of furniture, link below: Wood dresser ($100) TV stand (Free) Possibly other furniture (see link for updated images and dimensions) https://livemessiah-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/bwatkins_messiah_edu/IQCXSthK5KV8QZvZLBHedkAdAeFAKWmsM4BKe5zV39uSR68?e=yF1cxp Email me at bwatkins@messiah.edu. Thanks!
Wanted
Gently used items. Our second child is on the way, and as we prepare, we are looking for a few gently used items:
- Crib mattress (roughly 27″ x 52″)
- Kitchen tower (ideally a foldable one)
- Double stroller (which fits a Chicco car seat)
- Chest freezer – Only interested if the item is in good shape.
Please let me know if you might have one of these items by emailing me at bwatkins@messiah.edu. Thanks!
Free
Murray Library has 6 well-used wooden chairs with fabric seats and backs available for free. Four tan, one red, and one dark brown. Contact Tracy at tsheaffer@messiah.edu if interested in one or all.
