“But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior.”
Titus 3:4-6
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Joanna Behm, EdD, OTR/L, assistant professor of occupational therapy, led a technology roundtable at the 2023 AOTA Education Summit in Denver, Colorado this month. She discussed the multiscene unfolding case study simulation involving interdisciplinary health care students and faculty at the graduate and undergraduate levels that Messiah’s IPE Committee organizes every summer and how the event addresses collaboration, communication and role appreciation across health care disciplines.
Charlene Lane, department chair and program director of social work, has accepted the position as the director of the Office of Aging to pursue her passion for serving the older vulnerable population. Charlene has significantly contributed to the Messiah community in the past six years, serving as a faculty development fellow and inspiring her colleagues to grow in inclusivity and belonging. She is well-loved by her colleagues and students. Charlene invested in countless students and embodied the qualities of a holistic educator. She challenges students to use their intellectual abilities to serve the marginalized and loves as Jesus loves. Lane will continue to serve as an adjunct professor in the Department of Social Work and connect with the Messiah community. Please join the interim dean of the School of Arts, Culture and Society in thanking Charlene and welcoming Ling Dinse as the incoming chair of the social work department.
I am pleased to announce that Cynthia Wells’ leadership role in faculty development will continue with the title of associate dean of faculty development and that alongside this change, Leah Clarke’s title will become director of teaching and learning. This adjustment is reflective of the historic designations of these two roles and expresses well their contributions in developing and delivering university-wide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and co-curricular educators in coordination with the Office of the Provost. This work takes place within an integrated Office of Faculty Development that includes The Ernest L. Boyer Center and delivers key initiatives including New Educator Orientation, Provost’s Seminar, Teaching and Learning workshops, mentoring programs, consultations, as well as coordination of COE Retreat, May Development Week, and Educator In-Service Day. Please join us in expressing appreciation to Leah and Cynthia for their ongoing contributions to educators at Messiah University.
AROUND CAMPUS
Mesiah University Christmas Concert
Dec. 3, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Parmer Hall
Sponsored by the Department of Music
Begin your Christmas Season with this beautiful concert featuring a variety of Department of Music ensembles. Messiah University Brass Quintets, Handbells, Men and Women’s Ensembles, Chamber Singers and Concert Choir are among the groups featured in this traditional favorite!
Ticket prices are $15 for adults; $10 for seniors (60 and older); and $5 for MU 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.
The Susquehanna Chorale will present its Candlelight Christmas concert series on Dec. 15-17, under the direction of Linda L. Tedford.
The series begins on Friday, Dec. 15 at the Calvin and Janet High Center for Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 16 at Leffler Chapel, Elizabethtown College, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 17, at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, 4 p.m.
This year’s Candlelight Christmas concerts will include classics interwoven with new and creative settings of familiar texts. From timeless sacred works to contemporary arrangements of familiar tunes and beloved carols with our audience members—this is Christmas with the Susquehanna Chorale. This year features Pachelbel’s Magnificat, Gloria by Randol Alan Bass, the music of Bob Chilcott, John Rutter, Mack Wilberg and Stephen Paulus, as well as delightful settings of traditional carols including Jingle Bells.
A pre-concert recital by Susquehanna Chorale accompanist, Daniel L. Dorty will be presented 15 minutes prior to each performance.
New this year is our Livestream/On-Demand option! For tickets, visit www.susquehannachorale.org/performances or call the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036 and choose option 1.
SGPS Holiday Collection to benefit on-campus grad students
Dear Messiah Community,
Once again this Christmas season, Messiah’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies is giving back directly to our on-campus graduate students by supplying each one with a grocery bag filled with final exam/study snacks. This year, we need to fill 185 paper “Trader Joe’s” bags for students enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Science in Athletic Training, Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy programs; and our Master of Arts in Higher Education Graduate Assistants. Bags will be assembled on Wednesday, Dec. 6 and distributed shortly after.
Thank you to those who have already donated items and gift cards! We still need help if you are able to donate snack items or gift cards for local grocery stores to help us fill 185 bags that are bursting at the seams! Designated drop-off locations are in Boyer 376-1, Kline 117, and the graduate administrative suite in Winding Hill (room 178).
Please visit the link to view and sign up items that are still needed. If possible, items should be dropped off by the week after Thanksgiving. Contact Julie Gomboc-Hellam at jgomboc@messiah.edu if you need to make other drop-off arrangements or have any questions.
Link to sign up page: https://www.timetosignup.com/sgpsstudentservices/sheet/1351252
Holiday Gift Sale!
Join us for a Holiday Gift Sale in the Eisenhower Commons that supports Ten Thousand Villages and the Collaboratory Monday, Dec. 4 – Wednesday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Sale features 100% fair trade items.
Delta Dental – Go PPO!
Make the most of your dental plan by choosing a network dentist. See the attached flyer for more information.
Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: The Fall Senior Series
Messiah University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present “The Fall Senior Series”, an evening of performance created and presented by department seniors. The first weekend, Dec. 1 and 3, features a production directed by senior Hannah Wilburn and a jukebox musical created and performed by senior Sammi Shuma in Poorman Black Box Theater, Climenhaga Building. The following weekend, Dec. 8-10, features an original dance performance by senior Xin Yi Toh in the Pollock Dance Studio, Climenhaga Building.
The Fall Senior Series
Dec. 1, 8 p.m.; Dec. 3, 3 p.m.
Featuring seniors Hannah Wilburn and Sammi Shuma
Poorman Black Box Theater, Climenhaga Building
“The Red House Monster”
By Rachel Bublitz
Directed by Hannah Wilburn
“A Day with Tommy and Loraine”
A jukebox musical containing the musical writings of Tom Lehrer
Created by Sammi Shuma
Please be advised The Red House Monster contains instances of suspense and violence (offstage). Viewer discretion is advised.
The Fall Senior Series
Dec. 8-9 at 8 p.m.; Dec. 10 at 3 p.m.
Featuring senior Xin Yi Toh
Pollock Dance Studio, Climenhaga Building
“Footprints Across Oceans: A Dance Journal”
Created by Xin Yi Toh
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available.
Annual 403(b) Section 415 Notice
Messiah is providing the attached Section 415 Annual Notice for the Messiah University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan in compliance with IRS regulations. This document is also available online at: “Falconlink | Human Resources Benefits Documentation” and then viewing the “Annual Contribution Limits Notice.”
Any questions should be directed to Don Lerew, assistant director of human resources, at dlerew@messiah.edu.
Christmas with the Annie Moses Band
Dec. 8, 2023
7:30 p.m., Parmer Hall
Sponsored by the Performing Arts Series
More than a decade ago, the world met the Annie Moses Band through the music of Christmas. This family-based band of talented siblings weaves together elements of classical, folk, jazz and pop music into a rich and enchanting tapestry. The PBS special “Christmas with the Annie Moses Band” featured one of the highest number of airings from any debut artist in PBS history. Today, “Christmas with the Annie Moses Band” has become a holiday tradition for families at sold-out shows all across America. The band’s riveting virtuosity brings the audiences into the cinematic wonder of the season’s favorite songs from “O Holy Night” to “Carol of the Bells.”
Ticket prices are $25 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.
Ask my accountant
Thursday, Dec. 7, Boyer Hall, Room 336 from 10 – 11 a.m. This session is open to all employees and is especially targeted toward department admins and anyone else who regularly allocates expenses.
Come meet with your Messiah accounting team and find the solutions to your questions on “Where do I record this kind of expense?” Additional discussion on how to perform a query in SSB Finance and how to complete the journal entry form. Plenty of time will be provided for questions and answers.
Check out the latest newsletter
See what’s happening in Murray Library this December! View newsletter here.
Senior Honors Presentation-Allie Mast
Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 4 p.m. in Boyer 235 as senior Politics and International Relations major Allie Mast delivers her Senior Honors Presentation, “The Bork Nomination and Degradation of Debate.” Mast will present her research on the 1987 failed nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court. Mast contends that this nomination marked the prologue to a new era of partisan rancor and polarization, yet she argues, the debate during the Bork nomination stands out as far more committed to constitutional theory than the nominations that have followed.
Advent Scripture reading and song service
The honors program hosts an Advent Scripture and song service on Monday, Dec. 4 from 7-8 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. All are invited to listen to passages read from the Old and New Testaments on the theme of Advent and to sing Advent carols together, accompanied by instrumentalists from the Messiah community.
You’re Invited: MOT Research Symposium
The Research Symposium will be held on Thursday, Dec. 7, at our Winding Hill campus, where occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) grad students meet for class. Come and go as you please between 5 and 7 p.m.
Second-year OT students have been working all year on this research, and they’re excited to disseminate their results in poster presentations.
Their research covers the following topics:
• Oral Hygiene Interventions for Children with Autism
• Perceptions of OTs and OT Students with Disabilities
• OT Programs’ Strategies for Recruitment & Admissions of Diverse Students
• Impact of Peer Support on Social Participation for Burn Survivors
• Perceptions of Coaching in Early Intervention
• OT Students’ Perceptions of Level 1 Fieldwork
• The Use of Sensory Rooms in Schools
• Predictive Value of GG on Discharge Destination
You’ll also have an opportunity to take a tour of the Winding Hill building, learn about the Master of Occupational Therapy program, interact with current OT students, and enjoy some light refreshments.
VEX Robotics Competition
On Jan. 6, Messiah will be hosting the VEX Robotics Competition! Be part of the excitement by joining the team of volunteers who will help in a variety of ways to make this event a success for the high school students involved.
No previous experience is needed for most volunteer positions, and you can register for the entire day or just a portion of the day.
For more information and volunteer registration, go to: https://forms.gle/737sdmS5GH5fB7fq9
Open House Holiday Open House
Everyone is invited to the Oakes Museum’s Holiday Open House this Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This FREE community event includes a holiday ornament craft, photo booth, 20% discount in the gift shop, prize drawings and delicious holiday cookies.
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities
Murray Library has an opening for a full-time director of the Murray Library. Job related questions may be directed to David Weaver-Zercher at dzercher@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25707.
Campus Ministries has an opening for a full-time discipleship pastor. Job related questions may be directed to ebingham@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25828.
The Engle Center- Counseling has an opening for a full-time counselor/program director for drug and alcohol education. 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/25781.
The eSports Program has an opening for a full-time head coach/coordinator of Esports. Job related questions may be directed to Julie Fenton at jfenton@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25856
The School of Arts, Culture and Society has an opening for a part-time special projects coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Sally Keefer at skeefer@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25859.
The Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant to the department chair and the director of the Master of Science in athletic training program. Job related questions may be directed to Gina Jablonski at GJablonski@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25778
The Office of Marketing and Communications has an opening for a full-time web services manager. Job related questions may be directed to Kris Hardy at khardy@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25752.
Messiah Press and Production has an opening for a full-time printing and bindery technician. Job related questions may be directed to Bill Althoff at BAlthoff@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25639.
The Department of Student Financial Services has an opening for a full-time student financial services representative. Job related questions may be directed to JR Harris at jrharris@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25572.
The Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics has an opening for a full-time computer science faculty member. Job related questions can be directed to Niklas Hellgren at nhellgren@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24349.
Athletics has an opening for a part-time assistant swim coach. Job related questions may be directed to Joshua Clarke at jclarke@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25122.
Messiah University has an opening for a temporary TESOL tutor. 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/25594
The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time 3rd shift safety officer/dispatcher. Job related questions may be directed to Bryce Wickard at bwickard@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25830.
The Department of Network Services has an opening for a full-time system administrator/analyst. Job-related questions may be directed to Tony Wyland at wyland@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23892.
Dining Services has several part and full-time positions including a baker associate, dining services associate, and p.m. cook. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu.
The Registrar’s Office has an opening for a part-time undergraduate academic services coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Kathleen Clark at kclark@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25696.
The Union Café has an opening for a full-time food services assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Drew White at awhite@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/25612.
Campus and Building services have a variety of full and part-time openings. Job related questions can be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu
For sale
Home designed treat plates for the holidays
$12 – small; $14 – large
I have many other craft items available. I make keychains, cork keychains, beaded bracelets, earrings, sea glass necklaces and others, crochet dishcloths, you name it I’ve probably made it. If you’re looking for something unusual for that special someone on your Christmas list that has everything I’ve probably may have something they don’t have. If you’d like some pictures of things I have email me and I’ll send you some pictures. I also have Grinch Christmas ornaments that I’m working on, that are really cute. Check next publication. Or email me. Thank you. sportko@messiah.edu
American Girl wicker basket with handle, 11” x 13”, Cream and red fabric covering and ribbons. Excellent condition, almost new. $40. Contact tdavis@messiah.edu.
Collectors’ Series Chess Set Edition VI, Bicentennial “1776”, Classic Games Company 1972, original box, all in very good condition. Asking $80. tdavis@messiah.edu.
New, never opened Amazon Firestick – still sealed in the box.
Product description: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, brilliant 4K streaming quality, TV and smart home controls, free and live TV
$20, OBO. apatton@messiah.edu
Grinch Christmas ornaments. $6/each or 2/$10. Other designs are available. Please email me for pictures: sportko@messiah.edu
