And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee:
for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Psalm 9:10
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Welcome
The Operations Department is pleased to announce we have hired a new director of dining, Ron Gilbertson, who started on June 8. Ron brings extensive experience across the food industry, including leadership roles in both private and public-school dining programs. His background spans operational management, menu innovation, nutrition focused programming and building strong, student centered dining cultures. In this new role, Ron will oversee all campus dining operations, strengthen partnerships with students and staff, and continue advancing our commitment to high quality, inclusive and sustainable dining experiences. Please join us in welcoming Ron to the Messiah University community.
Dr. Emily Bingham promotion
I am very pleased to announce the promotion of Emily Bingham to dean of Campus Ministries and director of Christian Spiritual Formation, effective July 1.
Emily has faithfully served Messiah University through her leadership of Campus Ministries, helping students grow in their faith through worship, discipleship, pastoral care, and spiritual formation opportunities. In her new role, she will continue to oversee Campus Ministries while providing leadership for Christian spiritual formation initiatives across the Division of Student Success and Engagement.
As dean of Campus Ministries and director of Christian Spiritual Formation, Emily will help advance the university’s commitment to nurturing students’ holistic development by collaborating with campus partners to strengthen faith integration, support student spiritual growth, cultivate relationships with local churches and ministry organizations, and guide strategic efforts related to Christian spiritual formation.
Emily has demonstrated exceptional leadership, pastoral wisdom, and commitment to the spiritual growth of our students. This new role reflects both her gifts and Messiah University’s desire to strengthen Christian spiritual formation as a central part of the student experience.
Please join me in congratulating Emily on this well-deserved promotion.
Doug Wood, vice provost for Student Success and Engagement dean of students
Welcome new admissions counselors!
I’m pleased to share Ty Cowan and Sarah (Johns) Myers will be joining the undergraduate admissions team as admissions counselors this summer!
Ty is a May 2026 graduate of Messiah, with a degree in accounting. While at Messiah, he served as president of Black Student Union as well as student body president for the 2025-2026 school year. Ty also continues to serve as the youth leader at his church in Harrisburg. He shares, “I desire to represent Messiah University in a way that is welcoming, informative, and reflective of its mission to develop students for lives of service, leadership, and faith.” Ty will be serving first year students in Western PA, Montgomery County, New England, and parts of the West Coast.
Sarah graduated from Messiah in December of 2025 with a degree in human development and family science, as well as minors in children and youth services and chemistry. As a student, she served as an ambassador leader within the admissions office and worked as a coach with Soccer Shots and as a program coordinator at Nemacolin Resort. She shares, “Whether providing tours, assisting with events or helping students navigate next steps, I value creating an environment where individuals feel genuinely supported and encouraged.” Sarah is getting married in early July after she starts, so we are planning to onboard her with her new last name, Myers! She will be working with first year students from Northeastern PA and Eastern/Western Maryland.
Ty will be starting on Wednesday, June 17 and joined by Sarah on Monday, June 22. Ty will be in PAWC 208-J and Sarah will be in PAWC 208-I. If you see them (back) on campus, please offer a warm welcome to these alum!
Blessings,
Shayna Mark, director of UG Admissions
BID FAREWELL
Celebrating Denise Albert’s retirement
After 26 years of faithful service to Messiah University, Denise Albert will be retiring at the end of June. Since joining Messiah in 1999 as part of the College Press Word Processing department, Denise has served in many important roles, including managing bulk mailings, supporting the mass email system, serving on the University’s safety committee, and providing exceptional customer service through Messiah Press. Please join us on Wednesday, June 24 from 3- 4:30 p.m. in the Bowmansdale Building for an informal open house to celebrate Denise and wish her well in retirement – stop in any time during that window to share your thanks and best wishes.
Lauri Norbeck retirement
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry wishes our natural sciences laboratory program manager, Lauri Norbeck, all the best in her upcoming retirement. Lauri has been with us for 7 years, which included an extremely challenging first and second year of adapting our laboratory program for COVID-19 social distancing! She took on every new task with dedication and a commitment to getting the job done right. Fortunately for us, she will continue as an adjunct in our department in the fall, but we trust she will find more time to spend with her family, in volunteer work, and in her hobbies during this new stage of life. Feel free to send her an email and congratulate her!
Farewell to Dominic Bornman
The Graduate Program in Nursing would like to bid farewell to Dominic Bornman. Dominic has served Grad Nursing as an administrative assistant since January, bringing valuable insight from his coaching background and making meaningful contributions to our team. We extend our congratulations to Dominic on his new role as special team’s coordinator and wide receivers coach at LaGrange College in Georgia. While we will miss his presence, we are excited for him to pursue this well-deserved opportunity. Dominic’s last day with the university was Thursday, June 11. Please join us in thanking him for his contributions and in wishing him continued success in this next chapter.
AROUND CAMPUS
Tuesday produce markets
Interested in campus-grown produce? Stop by the Grantham Community Garden summer produce market in Eisenhower Commons on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. We offer eggs, honey, herbs, seasonal veggies, and more. Come support the hard work of our summer student team!
Sundaes with SEVEN
President Jon and Mrs. Shari Stuckey invite employees and their families to a casual night of great music and frozen treats!
Come to Martin Commons on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy music by SEVEN, a group of multi-talented musicians from Messiah University who have a heart for ministry, performance, and creativity. A sundae bar will be available to enjoy!
No RSVP is required, but if you know you are coming, please click here to provide a guest count for our catering estimates.
Year-end Falcon Exchange and accounting deadlines
FY26 fiscal year end is June 30. End of year processing and account review is essential for accurate representation of our financial records. Please begin your end of year processing as soon as you are able and complete no later than the due dates below.
Cash and Check Deposits and Transmittals due to Falcon Exchange by June 30. Late acceptance until July 8.
Credit Card Transmittals due to Falcon Exchange by June 30. Late acceptance until July 8.
Journal Entries due to Accounting by June 30. Late acceptance until July 15.
Transfers between department Cost Centers and Accounts due to Accounting by June 30. Late acceptance until July 15.
Reminder to proof and review ALL department Cost Centers and Accounts (including operating, capital, grant, and special funds reports) by June 30. Not sure what to look for, have questions on how to do this or other questions? We are here to help. Please email Accounting@messiah.edu or call x2324.
Murray Library carpet installation: June 22-25 service updates
Between June 22-25, a section of carpet in the main stacks area of Murray Library will be replaced. The main stacks and the University Archives will be closed to the public. All other library spaces and offices will remain open. Request items from the main stacks by placing a hold request for pickup at the Circulation Desk. Visit messiah.edu/library for complete details.
Murray Minute: Summer Reading Bingo
Summer reading bingo is underway at Murray Library! Get a virtual bingo card, read five books that match the prompts, and you’ll be entered to win a pizza party. All who participate receive some Murray Library swag. It’s a fun, low-pressure way to make time for reading this summer. Use the link to join in; no cost to participate.
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities
Please find current job openings below and check jobs.messiah.edu for additional positions that will be available.
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: FT Counselor posting link.
The Engel Center has an opening for a part-time counselor. Job related questions may be directed to Aubrey Kleinfeld at akleinfe@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: PT Counselor posting link.
The NEXT Steps Program has an opening for a full-time residence life educator. Job related questions may be directed to Amber Brisbane at abrisbane@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: NEXT Steps RLE posting link.
Grad nursing has an opening for the 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 Administrative Assistant, Grad Nursing link
Graduate Social Work and the Department of Social Work has an opening for the part-time administrative assistant. Job-related questions may be directed to Stacey Barker at sbarker@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit Administrative Assistant, Graduate Social Work and the Department of Social Work link
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time chef I-PM. Job related questions may be directed to Shannon Bivens sbivens@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Chef I PM link.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time cook II-PM. Job related questions may be directed to Shannon Bivens sbivens@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Cook II PM link.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time operations assistant – retail. Job related questions may be directed to Drew White at awhite@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: Operations Assistant – Retail link.
The Department of Business has an opening for the part-time position of administrative assistant, art and design. Job-related questions may be directed to David Kasparek at dkaspare@messiah.edu . For more information and to apply, please visit Administrative Assistant, Art & Design link
Campus and Building Services has an opening for a full-time 2nd shift supervisor. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: Campus and Building Services Supervisor, 2nd Shift link.
Campus and Building Services has an opening for a full-time residence halls worker. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: Campus & Building Services Worker, Residence Halls shift link.
Campus and Building Services has an opening for a part-time residence halls worker. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: part-time Campus & Building Services Worker, Residence Halls link.
Nursing has an opening for the part-time position of patient simulation lab coordinator. Job-related questions may be directed to Kristen Slabaugh kslabaught@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit: Patient Simulation Lab Coordinator
The Department of Athletics has an opening for the part-time position of head men’s and women’s tennis coach. Job-related questions may be directed to Sarah Gustin-Hamrock, executive director of athletics at sgustinhamrock@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit Head Tennis Coach
The Department of Athletics has an opening for the position of head coach, women’s flag football, game day administrator. Job-related questions may be directed to Sarah Gustin-Hamrock, executive director of athletics at sgustinhamrock@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please see: Flag Football Head Coach
The Department of Athletics has an opening for the position of assistant coach/admin coordinator and recruiter for women’s lacrosse and game day manager. Job-related questions may be directed to Casey Stone at cstone@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please see: this link
Enrollment management has an opening for the full-time temporary position of admissions travel recruiter. Job-related questions may be directed to Megan Means, admissions counselor/coordinator of travel at mmeans@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please visit: Admissions Traveling Recruiter
The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time third shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: 3rd shift safety officer link.
Grounds Services has an opening for a part-time seasonal groundskeeper. Job related questions may be directed to Artie Palese at palese@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: seasonal grounds keeper 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.
FREE
Paint cleanup wipes. Doing a painting project this summer? Free Crocodile cloth paint wipes, oversized pre-moistened cleaning cloths for removing paint/ink from skin or surfaces. Work well – gentle on skin, no odor. Package of 100 is opened (May 29) with about 10 used. These will dry up before I paint again: I’d rather them go to good use. Contact Angela: AHare@messiah.edu.
TV cabinet/storage cabinet – FREE!! Fits 40″ tv max or could be converted into a nice storage cabinet for books or toys. Quality made and purchased from a furniture store. Must pick up in Mechanicsburg area. Email M. Lange at mlange@messiah.edu or mwlange@verizon.net
