But, you keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
2 Timothy 4:5
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Guest lecture
Dwayne Safer, associate professor of finance, served as a guest lecturer at Harvard Business School (Cambridge, MA) over fall break where he worked with MBA students on recent IPO activity and what impact the government shutdown will have on future activity.
U.S. News and World Report citation
Dwayne Safer, associate professor of finance, was recently cited in the U.S. News and World Report. In the article, “Banks Are Merging, so Where Does That Leave You?”, Professor Safer provides perspective on the recent wave of bank mergers as a subject matter expert. https://www.usnews.com/banking/articles/banks-are-merging-so-where-does-that-leave-you
AROUND CAMPUS
Call for Nominations for 2026 – Wittlinger Prize and Boyer Legacy Award
Call for Nominations for 2026 The Class of 1964 Carlton Wittlinger Prize – and – The Boyer Legacy Award All educators at Messiah University are invited to nominate candidates for the Class of 1964 Wittlinger Prize and the Boyer Legacy Award. These two awards are presented annually by the Sider Institute for Anabaptist, Pietist, and Wesleyan Studies and the Ernest L. Boyer Center, respectively, to recognize student leaders who embody particular ideals. The Wittlinger Award honors students who demonstrate Dr. Carlton O. Wittlinger’s (Class of 1935) qualities of persistence and unselfish dedication. Similarly, the Boyer Legacy Award honors students who demonstrate Dr. Ernest L. Boyer’s (Class of 1948) ardent emphasis that leadership is grounded in service. Eligible candidates must be juniors with the highest academic promise, including a minimum 3.5 GPA, strong character, integrity, and a commitment to service. There is no restriction as to the major of the recipient. Nominations should include the student’s name and a brief statement (no more than 200 words) explaining why the student merits the honor. Students may be nominated for either or both awards. Both awards carry a cash prize, which is now $2,000 each. Each recipient will be honored at upcoming events in Spring and Fall 2026. Please submit nominations and direct questions to Jon Stuckey (jstuckey@messiah.edu) no later than Dec. 1.
Film showing of “There is Another Way”
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 4-5 p.m. in Parmer Cinema, experience the award-winning documentary “There is Another Way,” the story of a group of visionaries who refuse to surrender to violence and injustice, and in doing so show that another path is possible – for all humanity. Filmmakers, Combatants for Peace, nominated for two Nobel Peace Prizes, is an extraordinary bi-national group of former enemy combatants – Israelis and Palestinians – working together during an ongoing armed conflict. “There is Another Way” is about choosing our future. It takes courage to walk a path even when you yourself feel overwhelmed and afraid—a path where you don’t know the final answer. “There Is Another Way” In the midst of darkness, we discover who we truly are. Free and open to all Messiah University students, faculty and staff.
Setting Our Hearts on Fire: Reading Augustine’s Confessions Liturgically,” lecture by Chad Pecknold
Thursday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m., Alexander Auditorium [Frey 110]
Chad Pecknold has spent much of his adult life reading, thinking about and writing about the works of St. Augustine, including Confessions. He has also experienced many different types of Chrisitan education, from his undergraduate experience at Seattle Pacific University (like Messiah, a CCCU school) to now teaching at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Those in the Messiah University community will be able to enjoy the fruits of Dr. Pecknold’s experiences and his scholarly work in his talk here on Oct. 30. In it, he will address what Augustine believed concerning human anthropology, our duty to worship God, the importance of friends, the nature of evil, Manicheism and more. Sponsored by the Messiah University Honors Program.
Operations division’s focus on unreasonable hospitality
The Department of Safety recently hosted its annual Safety Day as part of October’s campus safety awareness initiative. The event aimed to equip students with practical tools to protect themselves and others, while connecting them with local and campus safety resources. Students had the opportunity to meet first responders from the Upper Allen Police Department, the Cumberland County Special Response Team (SRT), the Upper Allen fire Department, the 911 Dispatch Center, and Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry County. On-campus participants included the fire and safety systems coordinator, campus and building services, the title IX coordinator, and Messiah’s campus confidential resource.
Safety Day fosters student empowerment by helping them build awareness, take proactive steps to stay safe both on and off campus, and access vital support when needed. Student education extends beyond academics, and we strive to demonstrate unreasonable hospitality by equipping students with confidence and agency to speak up for themselves and others.
A heartfelt thank you to all who participated and to the students who stopped by to learn, ask questions, and engage in building a safer campus community.
Fall Poet and Writers Series
The Language, Literature and Writing Department is hosting author Tom Noyes for the Fall Poet and Writers Series. The event will be on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. in the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts, Recital Hall. Book sales to follow.
Ethics challenge held at Messiah University
Messiah University’s Department of Business and the American Marketing Association of Central Pennsylvania recently held the inaugural Mindful Marketing Ethics Challenge – one of the first-ever collegiate case contests dedicated to marketing ethics. Eight teams from four universities participated in the competition. A panel of accomplished marketing practitioners judged teams’ 1,500-word written responses to the ethics case, focused on influencer marketing, as well as their five-minute oral presentations at the competition finale held at Messiah University on Oct. 1. The top three teams received $500 for 1st place, $300 for 2nd place, and $200 for 3rd place. Following the presentations there was an open discussion of the case, food, and networking. Those interested can read the ethics case and winning written response and more about the competition’s backstory and broader impact. After creating Mindful Marketing in 2014, professor of marketing David Hagenbuch envisioned a collegiate ethics competition as a unique way of encouraging more ethical marketing.
Employee Worship Service – Tuesday, Nov. 11
You are invited to join us for an employee worship service on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 9:30am in Hostetter Chapel. There will be an employee choir, congregational singing, and a message from Stephen Gallaher. If you are interested in singing with the employee choir and are not already on the mailing list from Staci Davis, please reach out to her for more information (sdavis@messiah.edu). We hope to see you there!
Seed Library Lunch and Learn Nov. 12 at Noon
Bring your own lunch and join us in the Murray Library Athenaeum as Wesley Paris from the Office of Sustainability presents on traditional craft and what it means for sustainable living, the environment, and consumerism. The presentation will tie in with the work Paris did this past summer in Wisconsin, which included ten weeks of camping, plant surveys, and traditional fiber and rush craft. Paris will also speak on how this topic relates to his ongoing research.
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Job opportunities
The Office of the Provost has an opening for a full-time associate provost. Job related questions may be directed to Christine Gardner at cgardner@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30515.
Admissions have 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/30325.
Graduate Studies: Nursing has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Brenda Elliott at belliott@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30383.
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.
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 Engle Center has an opening for a full-time interim 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/30472.
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 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 has an opening for a full-time, first shift campus and building services worker, Residence Hall, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.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/30307.
Campus and building services has an opening for a part-time, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. campus and building services worker. 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/30464.
Campus and building services has an opening for a part-time, 3rd shift M-F 8 p.m. – midnight campus and building services worker. 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/30452.
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 a full-time 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.
The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time event and traffic management coordinator. 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/30455.
For sale
Michael Kors belt bag. Two-toned brown.The tags on this bag have been taken off, but it has not been used. Kept in original box. Asking $25. Photo here. Contact Karen: kgarlinger@messiah.edu
FREE
Reception desks. ITS has 2 reception style desks that are looking for a new home. If you think your department can utilize one or both of them, please contact Neil Weaver at nweaver@messiah.edu
