“The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.”
Nahum 1:7
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Congratulations, Anna!
In 2024, FNP track coordinator Dr. Anna Gale was accepted into the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties 2024-2025 Faculty Leadership Mentoring Program cohort, which provides development in leadership knowledge and skills, especially those associated with the nurse practitioner (NP) educator role. Anna completed the program in the Fall of 2025. We are excited to announce that she was just selected to participate in the 2026 Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Mentoring Program. This 18-month program pairs faculty with seasoned NP mentors and leaders to support other NPs in meaningful professional growth, networking, and scholarly work. Congratulations Anna!
Messiah Excel team wins 1st event of the year
Congratulations to the Messiah Varsity Excel team for winning the kickoff MECC Team e-Invitational this weekend beating much larger institutions like University of Arizona, University of Kentucky, University of Texas and University of Tennessee. With the win, the Varsity team of Luke Peyton, Marcos Garcia and Austin Safer earned a return trip to Las Vegas for the World Championships in December. Great work as well by the Junior Varsity (JV) Excel team as for a top 10 finish.
AROUND CAMPUS
Bingo at Murray Library – Feb. 6
You are invited! Get ready for a fun evening on Friday, Feb. 6, as we celebrate the Campus Race to Zero Waste with Bingo Night! For the 5th year in a row, Murray Library is teaming up with the Office of Sustainability to host this exciting event. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., and the 10 rounds of bingo will begin at 7 p.m. Open to the entire MU community, so bring your family to play!
SAB Concerts Presents: Jervis Campbell with opener, Jordy Searcy
The Messiah University Student Activities Board is excited to hold our first major concert on campus, since 2019! Tickets are on sale now at the Box Office and via Purple Pass for an amazing night of music on campus with Jervis Campbell as the headlining act and Jordy Searcy as the opener on Feb. 21 in Brubaker Auditorium.
Student tickets are $10 and General Admission is $25. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 p.m.
Feel free to share this amazing opportunity with community members, local youth groups, or anyone else you may feel could be interested! Any questions about the show can be directed to Curtis Kurtz at ckurtz@messiah.edu. We hope to see you there! You do not want to miss it! Get Your Tickets Here: https://www.purplepass.com/events/342502-jervis-campbell-live-in-concert%2C-featuring-opener%2C-feb-21st-2026
Tell your story at the upcoming Living Library!
“Books” are 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.
Authors Alliance Copyright Information and Policy Resources Now Available
Murray Library now has access to copyright resources from the Authors Alliance thanks to a PALCI consortium partnership. This first in the country program offers:
- Timely case updates and policy briefson legal issues impacting authors and libraries via the Partner Program email list
- Monthly copyright office hours, staffed by a team of copyright experts and open to librarians, faculty and staff at any PALCI institution (including Messiah University) and held on the third Wednesday of every month via Zoom
- Webinar Series: Access to 4–5 annual virtual sessions on timely and emerging issues (e.g., AI & copyright, open licensing, controlled digital lending), tailored to PALCI’s interests
- Strategic Collaboration: An open invitation to work with PALCI leadership on consortium-wide law and information policy priorities, for example, resource sharing, fair use guidance, or legal frameworks for open infrastructure
- Discounted Ratesfor Authors Alliance events and training opportunities requiring registration fees
If you would like to participate in any of the above items or if you have a specific question about copyright, please contact your liaison librarian.
Copyright questions related to book or article publication, artificial intelligence, open educational resources, or classroom use are welcome as well as other related topics.
Messiah University copyright resources are also available at messiah.edu/copyright.
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.
Sign-up software: Signup Genius is not approved software due to security concerns, including its collection and marketing of users’ personal information. Alternatively, Qualtrics can provide the same functionality. By using quotas in Qualtrics, you can create time slots that remain visible until each slot’s quota has been filled. If you need assistance setting this up, please contact techsupport@messiah.edu.
Browser Tip for Oracle Self-Service (OSS): For the best experience with the new Oracle system, we recommend using Google Chrome as the preferred browser, with Microsoft Edge as a strong alternative. Both Chrome and Edge allow you to sign in with your Messiah credentials and will synchronize your bookmarks, passwords, and settings, making it easy to back up and restore your browser information. Note: Firefox and Safari are not fully optimized for Oracle, so using Chrome or Edge will provide the smoothest and most reliable performance.
Employee Worship Service – Tuesday, Feb. 17
All employees are invited to join together in praise, prayer and worship at 9:30 a.m. in Hostetter Chapel.
2026 Employee award nominations
Do you work with someone who has gone above and beyond expectations this past year? Nominate them for recognition at this spring’s Employee Recognition Picnic on Thursday, May 14! Please use the links below to submit nominations from now until March 4.
Team Falcon Award: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7OFhrbzZSVSU8B0
The Team Falcon Award is given to recognize a group or team that collaborated successfully on a significant project or initiative that advanced departmental or university-wide goals.
Road to Reconciliation Award: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0xIMS4YdnGhZqkK
The Road to Reconciliation Award is given to employees who have demonstrated a leadership role related to reconciliation beyond the expectations of their positions.
Pride in Performance Award: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0VzjoDOBrJ9HXIG
The Pride in Performance Award is given to administrative and staff employees who have demonstrated remarkable competence in their role along with a consistent commitment to excellence and to working successfully with others to achieve the goals of the university.
President’s Award: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d6j3l1iuYfjTOpE
The President’s Award is given to administrative and staff employees who have demonstrated significant commitment, ingenuity, innovation and hard work in addressing a concern or challenge facing the university. This award is tied to a specific achievement or exceptional action.
All-employee in-service day
Please join fellow colleagues for our In-Service Day, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. We will begin our time in Parmer Hall at 9 a.m. We are excited to share this time of celebration, reflection, and discussion with our entire employee base. You can look forward to a presentation about Messiah’s History celebrating our Mission and Identity Statements, along with time for worship and fellowshipping with those in attendance. Light refreshments will be provided!
February 2026 library newsletter
What is new at the library?
See our linked newsletter. Highlights include:
- Bingo Night
- Living Library
- New study cubes
- Mometrix test preparation
- Giving Day
- Library contributes to the Humanities Symposium
- Lunch and Learn: NASA’s Mars Rovers
- Seed Library Newsletter
Join us in Baltimore in February!
Are you interested in exploring research, internships, and transformational learning opportunities with one of Messiah’s off-campus study-away partners in an urban context? Join us in February for a special visit to the Living and Learning East Coast program at the Baltimore Urban Studies Center! This will be a meaningful opportunity to learn more about the program, engage in community, and explore wholistic wellness. Living and Learning East Coast has four primary tracks available: interdisciplinary and ministry, social work, public policy, and health science. If you are passionate about living in intentional community, learning how to respond to the challenges of our world with a Christ-centered lens, and making a difference this program is for you!
Two registration options are available for our visit to Baltimore:
Overnight trip: Feb. 20-21 Includes transportation, meals, an overnight stay at the Baltimore Urban Studies Center, opportunities to connect with students and staff from Living and Learning East Coast, and attendance at the Wholistic Wellness Summit. Participation cost applies.
Day trip: Feb. 21 Includes transportation, lunch, and attendance at the Wholistic Wellness Summit. Participation cost applies. Both options offer a valuable opportunity centered on learning, reflection, and engagement with wholistic wellness in an urban context.
For additional details, including registration link and cost, please reach out to the Agapé Center at agapecenter@messiah.edu. Space is limited and first-come-first serve, so we ask that you register as soon as possible. We hope you will join us for this exciting opportunity in Baltimore! The Agapé Center – Department of Off-Campus Programs
Learn about health care in retirement
Are you or a loved one planning for health care in retirement? Join Everence Financial for a workshop on this topic on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. in Parmer Cinema (Boyer 137). Learn about transitioning from employer-based healthcare to Medicare, Medicare basics, coverage options, and enrollment timing. Register at www.everence.com/messiah. Everence is Messiah University’s health care in retirement partner.
Documentary Screening: “A Faith Under Siege: Russia’s Hidden War on Ukraine’s Christians“
The campus community is invited to attend a screening of the documentary “A Faith Under Siege: Russia’s Hidden War on Ukraine’s Christians” sponsored by the Office of Diversity Affairs. This documentary examines the persecution of Ukrainian Christians and the broader impact of the ongoing war on Ukraine. Following the screening, a panel will discuss themes of faith, conflict, and human rights.
Date: Monday, Feb. 23
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Palmer Cinema (Boyer 137)
Panelists:
Reverend Dr. Stephen Gallaher – Pastor of Thrive Church, Mechanicsburg, and professor emeritus of Christian Ministries at Messiah University.
Valeria Beussink – Ukrainian activist, co-founder of Central PA Supports Ukraine, and Ukraine Action Summit advocate.
Colonel R. Scott Buran, USMC (Ret.) – Former faculty member at the U.S. Army War College with operational experience in Desert Storm, Kosovo, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Currently executive director of Cor Christi Trinitate and co-founder of the J. Sherwood McGinnis, Jr. War, Peace, and Justice Project.
Pastor Igor Volodymyrovych Oleynik – Pastor of “Word of Life” Baptist Church in Enola, PA, part of the Union of Ukrainian Baptist Churches of America. His church actively provides aid to Ukraine and assists refugees displaced by the war.
Moderator: Oksana Moroz, assistant professor of English
Hiring Summer Student Employees
To assist students with obtaining summer on-campus employment and to facilitate placement of students, the Student Employment Office will be holding a summer job fair on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. -2 p.m. in Eisenhower Commons. Departments hiring summer student workers should plan to have a representative available at the Job Fair unless all summer workers are already actively working for the department during the academic year or are being rehired from the prior summer.
Please keep the following dates in mind as you plan your summer student hiring:
- Feb. 12: RSVP for Job Fair due and Summer Job Requisitions due
- Feb. 24: Summer Job Fair
- April 2: Summer hiring is due. A hiring request must be submitted via Oracle for each student who will be working this summer.
If your department plans to hire student employees for the summer of 2026, please read the summer hiring information prior to proceeding with the summer hiring process or making employment offers.
If you have any questions about summer student employment, please contact Belinda Conrad, Student Employment Coordinator, at ext. 2900 or studentemployment@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 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 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 ft first shift link.
The Department of Safety has an opening for a safety officer, 2nd Shift, Noon – 10 pm. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: https://careers.messiah.edu/postings/30771.
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.
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 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: posting link for dietitian.
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 .
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.
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.
