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March 30

Thursday, March 30th, 2023

Pray for us.

We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

Hebrews 13:18

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thirteen members of the Department of Biological Sciences attended the 98th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science that was held on the weekend of March 17 – 19 at Gannon University in Erie, PA. Nine students and one faculty member presented results from ongoing research studies. Sean Lapp, mentored and accompanied by John Harms, presented a poster describing analysis of metastasis by pancreatic cancer. Kelly Barr and Abigail Morgan, mentored and accompanied by Jennifer Ness-Myers, presented separate posters that, respectively, described how development of the central nervous system is altered by limiting oxygen availability, and an analysis of gene expression in cultured neural cells. Sarah Bath, mentored and accompanied by Larry Mylin and John Harms, described results of a successful cancer vaccination study. Wei-Jin (Michael) Lin, mentored and accompanied by Larry Mylin, described progress in efforts to develop T4 virus-specific monoclonal antibodies for use in Microbiology course laboratories in a talk. Joel Hart presented a poster describing work conducted with collaborator Abigail Casey to isolate natural antibiotics from plants that was mentored by David Foster and Richard Schaeffer. Tyler Jahraus (also mentored by David Foster) gave a talk in which he described efforts to propagate Virginia bluebells using plant tissue culture techniques. David Foster chaired a session in which he also gave a talk describing how his novel aquaponics system that uses earthworms for biodigestion of animal waste can be employed for education and research. Evan Jerome, mentored by Erik Lindquist and Michael Shin, described efforts to use molecular diagnostic tools to detect a pathogenic fungus among local populations of salamanders in a poster presentation. Katelyn Boyce presented a poster describing ongoing studies conducted under the guidance of Janet Matanguihan that seek to develop better and disease-resistant varieties of flax. All presentations were received with enthusiasm and generated multiple follow-up questions. Angela Hare, dean of the School of Science, Engineering and Health, was introduced to the PAS organization and enjoyed learning from the Messiah group and others while attending a variety of presentations and meetings throughout the weekend. Messiah University will host the 99th Annual Meeting of the PAS on April 12–14, 2024.

AROUND CAMPUS

Giving Day is next week – April 4

We invite our campus community to join us in our institution-wide Giving Day event on Tuesday, April 4! This 24-hour online event is dedicated to rallying our students in an effort to raise $160,000 and receive gifts from 300 donors in support of their education and experience at Messiah.

How can you partner with us?

Engage with our social content and share from your account! Did you know by reacting to a post and commenting on a post, you boost the algorithm that social platforms use? By boosting the algorithm, more people see our content and have an opportunity to join in on our efforts! Become an official event ambassador today #MessiahGives23

Make a gift! You are a valued member of our community, and you already go above and beyond for our students – thank you! This special day provides the opportunity to care for our students through a financial donation. Regardless of the amount, your participation matters and will help make for a successful event!

P.S. If you would like to make a one-time donation prior to Giving Day, you may do so here.

Questions? Contact Tovah Wilson, director of annual giving and donor communication, at twilson@messiah.edu.

Connecting Communities Convening

Save The Date for Thursday April 20 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. to connect with a diverse cross sector of community partners from the Greater Capital Region who will be on campus for the Connecting Communities Convening. You are invited to learn about important neighboring initiatives underway in our region as well as to participate in discussions throughout the day with community leaders about housing and neighboring practices, policies, paradigms and philanthropy. For a program itinerary and/or to register as a member of the Messiah community, visit https://www.messiahconnection.com/.
The Convening is a program of the School of Arts, Culture and Society made possible by generous funding from the Kline Foundation. Contact Chad Frey at cfrey@messiah.edu if you have any questions.

The Human Library 2023 – Wednesday, April 5

Sign-ups are “live!”

Please join the Office of Diversity Affairs and the Murray Library as they co-host the 5th annual Human Library on Wednesday, April 5 between noon – 4 p.m. This event is held in the Library and you, as a “reader” have the opportunity to hear stories from colleagues and students as they are the “books.” Each book is on loan for 30 minutes.

Sign up to “Unjudge someone.” Reserve the books of your choice online at Available Books – The Human Library – Research Guides at Messiah University

If you are new to the concept of the Human Library, you can read more at https://humanlibrary.org/ and if you have any questions, please contact Liz Kielley, Discovery and Metadata librarian at ekielley@messiah.edu.

Musical Theatre Workshop opportunity

My name is Emma Hehn and I am a senior musical theatre major here at Messiah University. I am holding a Musical Theatre workshop in April for those between the ages of 8-14 here at Messiah University and would love for your kids to join. And the best part…it’s completely free!

For some quick information regarding the program, take a look at the poster or follow the link to my website. Registration is quickly approaching and space is limited, so please don’t hesitate to reach out for any questions eh1392@messiah.edu.

Link to Website: https://eh1392.wixsite.com/mu-children-s-musica

When: Friday, April 21 at 5 – 7 p.m. / Saturday, April 22 at 10 a.m.-noon / Sunday, April 23 at 4 – 6 p.m.
Where: Messiah University in Poorman Blackbox in Climenhaga Fine Arts Building
How Much: FREE

Maundy Thursday Prayer Vigil

We are holding a 12 hour prayer vigil from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 6. We hope to have three people praying for each 15 minute interval. You can pray at a location of your own choosing. Closer to the vigil date, specific intercessory concerns will be sent. Of course, you will have your own concerns for others/situations on and off campus. We invite all employees to sign up using this link: https://signup.com/go/FyRwfmf. There are still plenty of slots available! If you have questions, please contact our community employee pastor, Stephen Gallaher, at sgallahe@messiah.edu.

Babysitter’s available for service trip fundraiser

To help with the fundraising efforts for their upcoming service trip in May, the Poland International Service Trip team is happy to offer their time to provide babysitting services, in return for a donation to their upcoming trip. They are available to help on the weekends or some weekdays, if you let them know at least a week in advance. Please reach out to Abby Anderson at servicetripsga@messiah.edu for more information or if you are in need of a babysitter for the remainder of the semester!

New ETS Tech Support Knowledge Base

A new Tech Support Knowledge Base is now more accessible and mobile friendly, ensuring you get answers to your questions quickly and easily. Find ‘How-To’ articles worth searching at a new URL – techsupport.messiah.edu.

Here are a few updated links to our most popular pages:

If you have any questions about the new ETS Tech Support Knowledge Base or need assistance updating links in Canvas, please reach out to techsupport@messiah.edu.

2023 fire extinguisher training

According to recent data released by the US Fire Administration for 2008-2017, the US had an annual average of 1,344,100 fires, resulting in 3,190 civilian deaths, 16,225 civilian injuries, and $14.7 billion in direct property loss each year. Don’t become part of these statistics. Fire extinguisher training will be offered on campus Monday, April 10 through Wednesday, April 12. Multiple sessions will be offered during these days. All training sessions will be held at the Kim S. Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center, Room 310, Trustees Boardroom, and will include hands-on use of the Bullex© Simulation System. This allows you to experience the “feel” of a real extinguisher without any adverse impact on the environment. Class size is limited to 25 so you must register. To do so, go to FalconLink, then All Training Classes. Click on “Fire Extinguisher Training” under Click Here to See Available Courses. Click on the pencil icon in front of the session you wish to attend and follow the instructions to register.

Department of Safety and Emergency Support

The Dispatch Office—situated on the first floor of Eisenhower Campus Center and available by phone at (717) 691-6005—exists to serve the Grantham campus community during emergency incidents. Persons witnessing criminal activity, medical emergencies, and other matters of significant concern, should immediately notify the Dispatch Office. Those calling Dispatch should be prepared to provide known details about the situation. Safety Officers will be sent to assume control of the incident. It is important to note the dispatchers are not trained to give medical advice.

Regarding medical calls – some, but not all, Safety officers are certified EMTs. If the officer is an EMT, their role will be to provide medical care. If the officer is not an EMT, their role will be to determine who to bring into the situation for a higher level of care. There are also Messiah students who possess EMT credentials, and they can be dispatched as needed to the scene. They are qualified to assume care of the patient. In those cases, the student will tell the patient and others in the immediate area that they are EMT certified.

If a member of the Messiah community calls an ambulance, they should immediately notify the Dispatch Office thereafter that such has been done. Those calling 911 should be prepared to be answer multiple questions. Please understand that 911 dispatchers are required to ask a list of standard questions. It is OK if the caller does not know all the answers, and OK to tell the 911 dispatcher that they don’t have that information. Whenever the Safety Department is advised that an ambulance has been called, they will meet the ambulance at the main campus entrance and escort it to the scene.

*Note: Emergencies at the Winding Hill location are handled by the local police and emergency services. Messiah University Department of Safety does not provide services at this site.

Library newsletter

See what’s new at Murray Library! Check out our April newsletter here.

Procurement made easy

Did you know…?
The most common and preferred method of payment is with a standard requisition in One$ource?

A standard requisition should be used for:
o Supplies
o Services
o Contracts with a known payment date and amount
o Honorariums

The workflow for a standard requisition is:
o Enter a requisition (request for payment)
o Budget manager approves the purchase
o Funds are encumbered (funds on “hold” for this purchase)
o Purchase order is sent to supplier
o Receive items in One$ource after you physically receive the items and only for the actual number you received (count them to be sure)
o Invoice is matched to the purchase order in One$ource and paid according to terms
Call ext. 6010 with questions.

2023 fall semester – faculty work submission deadlines

Note to faculty: please read

Due to the new Campus Store vendor’s textbook subscription service, Slingshot Choice, the due dates for faculty submissions of copyright and non-copyrighted material have been adjusted. With enrollment in this new service, the Campus Store aims to deliver a student’s required course materials, including course packets and lab manuals, to the student’s room a week before the semester starts.
As a result, the Campus Store needs these materials to be received into their inventory sooner than in the past.
In addition, copyright permissions are requiring a longer turnaround time to process requests.
Thank you in advance for your understanding. Below are the new dates.

Deadline Dates for Fall Semester 2023 (begins Tuesday, Aug. 22)

May 10:
• Course packs and lab manuals for sale in the Campus Store requiring copyright clearance

June 12:
• Course packs and lab manuals not requiring copyright clearance

*Complete web form for:
• Electronic copyrighted course materials posted in Canvas
• Print course packs/lab manuals for sale to students in Messiah University Campus Store that REQUIRE copyright clearance
• Print lab manuals/course packs for sale to students in the Campus Store that DO NOT REQUIRE copyright clearance

Important: If you plan to have a course packet or lab manual, please add this item to your course in Slingshot Pro as a custom product. Enter the title (i.e. CHEM 106 Lab Manual), your name as author, Messiah Press as publisher and choose coursepack as product type. Include any additional context in the additional comments section. If you have questions, please contact Aleisha Wildon at ext. 3070.

Questions? Contact Cathy Weaver, Messiah Press customer service representative, at ext. 3896 or copyright@messiah.edu.

Holy week Scripture and song service, April 5

All are warmly invited to attend the Holy week Scripture and song service on Wednesday, April 5 from 7-8 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel sponsored by the honors program. Please join us as we reflect on Christ’s passion through the hearing of Scriptures and singing of hymns.

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

The Bridge Center for Continuing Education has an opening for a part-time nursing aide instructor. Job related questions may be directed to Kimberly Fenstermacher at kfenstermacher@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24170

The School of Science, Engineering and Health is now hiring a full-time administrative assistant- dean of School of Science, Engineering, and Health. Job related questions may be directed to Angela Hare at ahare@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24155

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.

The Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics has an opening for a full-time director of Cybersecurity Education. Job-related questions may be directed to Angela Hare at ahare@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23761.

Dining Services has several part and full-time positions including a catering supervisor, dining associates, and cooks. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Campus events has several openings for all shifts. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu.

Dining Services and Campus Events are hiring summer workers (ages 14 and up). Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz (dining) at mwirtz@messiah.edu or Denise Blackley (campus events) dblackley@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/

Groundskeeping has openings for part-time seasonal groundskeepers. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23614. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Graybill at mgraybill@messiah.edu.

For sale

Jeff Dunham tickets. 4 tickets for the Jeff Dunham Concert at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Saturday, April 15 at 5 p.m. Sec 120, Row D. $100/each. If interested, and/or want to see where the location of the seats are, please contact Tom at trhoads@messiah.edu. Thank you

Hand crochet towels for on the handle of your stoves. They make the perfect gift for someone you don’t know what to get for Easter, birthdays, pastors, etc. Additional photos available upon request. $10 each. I can be reached in Miller basement or by calling ext. 3918.

Wanted

A caregiver for my parents in our home to assist with daily tasks such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication assistance, grooming and hygiene, and shopping. My father is in a wheelchair and needs assistance with wheelchair transfers. Flexible number of days/hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If interested, please email Tracy at tsheaffer@messiah.edu to discuss specifics and pay.

Recycled magazines. The mission organization Burkina Faso Outreach, a former Collaboratory partner, is looking for magazines that have images of people, places that show God’s creation – trees, animals, flowers, etc. Nature magazines, National Geographic, children’s issues, etc. These will be used for various projects in Christian primary schools in local villages in this West African country. If you have some to donate before April 15, please send them in campus mail to Angela Hare, School of SEH, or drop off in Jordan 157.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Volunteers needed

Yokefellowship Prison Ministry is a Christian non-profit organization seeking volunteers for administrative support and to lead small group discussions with those incarcerated and or in work release programs. Training is provided. Please contact sdjones@messiah.edu or Virginia_8438@msn.com. Information about YPM is available at https://yokefellowship.net/

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March 23

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023

Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.

Proverbs 16:3

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Thirteen members of the Department of Biological Sciences attended the 98th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science that was held on the weekend of March 17 – 19 at Gannon University in Erie, PA. Nine students and one faculty member presented results from ongoing research studies. Sean Lapp, mentored and accompanied by John Harms, presented a poster describing analysis of metastasis by pancreatic cancer. Kelly Barr and Abigail Morgan, mentored and accompanied by Jennifer Ness-Myers, presented separate posters that, respectively, described how development of the central nervous system is altered by limiting oxygen availability, and an analysis of gene expression in cultured neural cells. Sarah Bath, mentored and accompanied by Larry Mylin and John Harms, described results of a successful cancer vaccination study. Wei-Jin (Michael) Lin, mentored and accompanied by Larry Mylin, described progress in efforts to develop T4 virus-specific monoclonal antibodies for use in Microbiology course laboratories in a talk. Joel Hart presented a poster describing work conducted with collaborator Abigail Casey to isolate natural antibiotics from plants that was mentored by David Foster and Richard Schaeffer. Tyler Jahraus (also mentored by David Foster) gave a talk in which he described efforts to propagate Virginia bluebells using plant tissue culture techniques. David Foster chaired a session in which he also gave a talk describing how his novel aquaponics system that uses earthworms for biodigestion of animal waste can be employed for education and research. Evan Jerome, mentored by Erik Lindquist and Michael Shin, described efforts to use molecular diagnostic tools to detect a pathogenic fungus among local populations of salamanders in a poster presentation. Katelyn Boyce presented a poster describing ongoing studies conducted under the guidance of Janet Matanguihan that seek to develop better and disease-resistant varieties of flax. All presentations were received with enthusiasm and generated multiple follow-up questions. Angela Hare, dean of the school of science, engineering and health, was introduced to the PAS organization and enjoyed learning from the Messiah group and others while attending a variety of presentations and meetings throughout the weekend. Messiah University will host the 99th Annual Meeting of the PAS on April 12–14, 2024.

__________

Dwayne Safer, associate professor of finance, was elected to the Board of Directors of Americhoice Credit Union headquartered in Mechanicsburg, where he will serve a 3-year term. Americhoice is a community-oriented financial institution with $235 million in assets and five branch offices in the central PA region.

AROUND CAMPUS

Young Writers and Young Filmmakers summer academic camps

This summer, the Young Writers and Young Filmmakers will hold their academic camps with commuter and resident options.
The Young Filmmakers Workshop provides college-level filmmaking skills for students in rising grades 10-12. Students will leave with an understanding of how to be a writer, director, actor, cinematographer and editor. This camp is being held on June 25 – 30. To learn more about this camp, visit the website at http://www.messiah.edu/filmmakersworkshop

The Young Writers Workshop provides college-level writing skills development for students in rising grades 9 – 12. The workshop offers intensive courses in creative writing taught by published faculty and writers, poetry readings and other activities. Please check out the schedules for the two workshops which will be held on June 25 – 30. To learn more about our Young Writers Workshop, visit the website at http://www.messiah.edu/writersworkshop.

A 15% discount off the tuition is offered to the dependents of Messiah employees. Scholarships are also available. If you are interested in a scholarship, the application is on the website along with registration. Please keep in mind that you will need to have your application in by May 15.

2022-2023 Library Student Research Grant

The 2022-2023 Library Student Research Grant application deadline is Thursday, April 6. This competitive grant provides Messiah seniors doing their senior honors projects or senior capstone projects an opportunity to experience a taste of graduate school-level research using both Murray Library’s print and digital collections as well as other relevant research materials for their chosen topic located at other institutions or organizations. Proposals are selected for funding by an interdisciplinary panel of judges chaired by Linda Poston, library director. The grantee will be awarded $1,000 in the spring for the fall 2023 academic year. Grant recipient research will culminate with a presentation of the overview and process of their research project at the Friends Annual Dinner or alternative venue as appropriate. Award recipients will be announced Monday, April 24. See the Friends webpage for more information and attached PDF for application details.

2023 Summer Camps at the Oakes Museum!

This summer we are offering a variety of camps for grades 3rd-12th.

Curator Club and CC2:
Summer camps are weeklong, half-day camps, running 9-noon each day. The cost is $150/camper and there is a before care option for $25.

Curator Club (3rd-5th)
June 19 – 23 – Survive It!
Dig deep into how animals survive a challenging world. Topics will include Build It (habitats), Sense It (vision, smell, and hearing), Move It (locomotion), Eat It (digestion), and Beat It (color and camouflage). We’ll use both the museum collection and the Messiah University campus to explore survival.

July 17-21 – Animals!
Using the museum and the surrounding natural world, each day campers will learn about a different animal group (invertebrates, fish, reptiles/amphibians, birds and mammals).

CC2 (6th-8th)
July 10-14 – Ecology Camp!
The world is complex! Learn about the interactions between different life forms and their environments with hands on observations and experiments in the museum and the living laboratory of campus.

High School Camps:
Camp is 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. each day with a lunch included. Students will eat lunches in Messiah University’s cafeteria or bag lunches to be eaten in the field will be provided.

June 15 and 16 – Vertebrate Anatomy Camp – $200
Learn dissecting skills and use them to gain an overview of vertebrate anatomy by comparing the organ systems and specializations of a variety of representative vertebrates. Students will dissect a variety of vertebrates including: frog, shark and fetal pig. Labs will involve microscopy and tissue examination, along with a variety of other hands-on activities.

June 26 – 30 – Field Biology Camp – $350
Learn how biologists study the natural world! Students will be introduced to the study of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, aquatic communities, terrestrial insects, and our forests in this hands-on field class. Students will have the opportunity to use a variety of field investigative equipment in this class. We will assess small mammal communities with live traps, track turtles with telemetry equipment, assess fish communities by electrofishing, and examine forest floor invertebrate using pitfall traps, to mention a few things.

July 12 – Introduction to Dissection (12:30-4:30) – $75
Learn dissecting skills while dissecting an earthworm, frog and pigeon. This is a great introduction to dissection and anatomy! (This half day program does not include lunch.)

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Into the Woods

Messiah University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to present the fairytale musical “Into the Woods” by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine as our spring mainstage production! “Into the Woods” opens on March 23 in Miller Theater and runs for two weekends. Tickets are on sale now and are Buy-One-Get-One Free for Opening Night!

“Into the Woods”
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine

Directed by Daniel Inouye
Music direction by Eric Dundore
Choreography by Gregg Hurley

March 23-25, 31 and April 1 at 8 p.m.
March 26 and April 2 at 3 p.m.
Miller Theater, Climenhaga Building

Based on the Brothers Grimm most popular folk tales, “Into the Woods” is a reimagining of what can happen when beloved fairy tale characters are thrown together while pursuing their dreams and wishes. The Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning team of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine bring to life characters such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Jack (down from his beanstalk), the Baker and his wife, a pair of princes in search of their brides, and the big bad wolf who is on the lookout for his next meal. It intertwines these stories in increasingly dramatic and humorous ways and asks what comes after the “happily ever after” and whether the journey through the woods was worth it in the end.

Estimated run time: 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

Tickets: $10—adults; $7—MU students (w/ID), MU employees (w/ID), youth (under 18) and seniors (60+)
*Tickets are Buy-One-Get-One Free for Opening Night!* Tickets can be purchased online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

Summer student hiring reminder

As a reminder, hiring proposals for summer student employees are due by March 31. If your department plans to have any student employees this summer, please submit a summer hiring proposal via the jobs.messiah.edu system for each student that will be working.
Additional information about summer student employment can be found here.
If you have any questions about hiring student employees for the summer, contact Belinda Conrad, ext. 2900 or studentemployment@messiah.edu.

Spend an evening with Jane Pauley, Host of CBS Sunday Morning

A moderated conversation with Jane Pauley by Messiah University President Kim Phipps based on Ms. Pauley’s bestselling book, “Your Life Calling: Reimagining the Rest of Your Life.” The evening will conclude with a moderated audience Q&A with Ms. Pauley.

A familiar face on television, one of broadcasting’s most respected journalists and host of “CBS Sunday Morning,” Jane Pauley is praised by audiences for her relatable and personal inspirational message. She advocates for people 50+ starting different careers, making a difference and pursuing their dreams. She is also a highly regarded advocate for mental health, children’s health and education issues. She fills the room with optimism and is warmly received by audiences everywhere. Prior to anchoring on CBS, Pauley had a 13-year career on NBC’s “Today” and was also a co-host of “Dateline NBC” for 12 years. Pauley has written two New York Times bestsellers. “A memoir, Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue” (2004) and “Your Life Calling: Reimagining the Rest of Your Life” (2014). She and her husband, “Doonesbury” cartoonist Garry Trudeau, are the parents of three adult children.

Ticket prices are $25 for adults; $10 for Messiah University students (with ID) and youth (18 and under); to order, contact the Messiah University Box Office online at messiah.edu/tickets.

Spring Budget Forum

An employee strategic plan update and FY24 budget forum will be presented on Thursday, April 6 in Hostetter Chapel at 3:30 p.m. All employees are encouraged to attend.

The presentation will be led by President Kim Phipps and Gary Nowicki, vice president for finance and planning, who will share the University’s FY24 budget parameters as well as provide a brief update on the University Rising strategic plan.

Save the Date – April 4

We invite our campus community to join us in our institution-wide Giving Day event on Tuesday, April 4! This 24-hour online event is dedicated to rallying our students in an effort to raise $160,000 and 300 donors in support of their education and experience at Messiah.

How can you partner with us?

P.S. If you would like to make a one-time donation prior to Giving Day, you may do so here.

Questions? Contact Tovah Wilson, director of annual giving and donor communication, at twilson@messiah.edu.

Connecting Communities Convening

Musical Theatre Workshop opportunity

Link to Website: https://eh1392.wixsite.com/mu-children-s-musica

• When: Friday, April 21 at 5 – 7 p.m. / Saturday, April 22 at 10 a.m.-noon / Sunday, April 23 at 4 – 6 p.m.

• Where: Messiah University in Poorman Blackbox in Climenhaga Fine Arts Building

• How Much: FREE

Employee Cybersecurity Training – Module Two is Available

Module 2 of the required Cyber Security Training is available. To access the training, go to Falcon Link and search “Cybersecurity Training.” The training should take less than 15 minutes to complete.

A total of four training modules will be released this spring. Employees are required to complete all four modules by the end of May.

Maundy Thursday Prayer Vigil

Procurement made easy

Did you know…

Messiah University Procurement by the numbers:
• 600 – number of Purchasing Cards on campus
• 220 – number of buyers using One$ource
• 210 – average number of requisitions approved each week
• 10 – average number of new suppliers added each week
• 85 – average number of physical check payments each week
• 140 – average number of ACH payments each week
We can help each step of the way. Call x6010.

The Human Library 2023 – Wednesday, April 5

Please join the Office of Diversity Affairs and the Murray Library as they co-host the 5th annual Human Library on Wednesday, April 5 between noon – 4 p.m. This event is held in the library and you, as a “reader”, have the opportunity to hear stories from colleagues and students as they are the “books.” Each book is on loan for 30 minutes.

Sign up to “Unjudge someone.” Reserve the books of your choice online at libguides.messiah.edu/humanlibrary
The link to reserve a “book” opens on Monday, March 27.

PSYCamp 2023

We are excited to invite high school students (entering 10th through 12th grade in fall 2023) to attend Psychology Camp this year, June 25-30 (5-day camp)! Psychology Camp provides a fun opportunity for students to explore psychology and the question, “Why do humans do what they do?” This year, we are offering both an overnight residential option and a day-camp commuter option. This enriching summer camp environment will help students gain knowledge and explore various branches of psychology including clinical psychology, abnormal psychology, developmental psychology and biopsychology.
If you know someone who would be interested in attending, we invite you to learn more and register at: www.messiah.edu/PsychCamp before June 1.
Also, there is a special offer for dependents of Messiah University Employees!
Contact PsychologyCamp@messiah.edu for more information.

Registration closes tomorrow for MBI Event

Someone To Tell It Too is the topic of our next MBI Networking Breakfast.
Click here to register (use this URL: https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=739197)

Michael Gingerich and Messiah alumnus Tom Kaden ‘04 are co-founders of Someone To Tell It To, a Harrisburg, PA based organization that cultivates meaningful relationships through compassionate listening and trains others to do the same. Michael and Tom have helped lead more than 20,000 interactions with people in the United States and several other countries around the world in the last ten years.

Having conducted scores of in-person and virtual workshops, their clients include Deloitte, New York Life and large variety of both corporate and nonprofit clients. You can find their most recent book entitled Listening 2by2 on Amazon, which will be given to all attendees, and their Someone To Tell It To podcast saw the completion of their 70th episode. Now in it’s 5th season, you can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts.

Come join us for this event in the Martin Commons on Messiah University campus. It will be a great time to reconnect with friends, enjoy a great meal together, and hear content that will prove very useful in the workplaces of today.

AGENDA
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Enjoy an extended networking breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Keynote from Michael and Tom
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Meet the speakers, extended networking

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

The department of computing, mathematics and physics has an opening for a full-time director of cybersecurity education. Job-related questions may be directed to Angela Hare at ahare@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23761.

The Bridge Center for Continuing Education has an opening for a part-time nurse aide instructor. Job related questions may be directed to Kimberly Fenstermacher at kfenstermacher@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24170

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.

The department of wellness and recreation has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant for community wellness/fitness center. Job-related questions may be directed to Kevin Ogden at kogden@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23969.

Dining Services has several part and full-time positions including a catering supervisor, dining associates, and cooks. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Dining Services and Campus Events are hiring summer workers (ages 14 and up). Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz (dining) at mwirtz@messiah.edu. or Denise Blackley(campus events) dblackley@messiah.edu.For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/

Campus events has several openings for all shifts. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu.

The school of science, engineering and health is now hiring a full-time administrative assistant- dean of school of science, engineering, and health. Job related questions may be directed to Angela Hare at ahare@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24155

Wanted

Old CDs wanted for International Gala! ISA/MuKappa will host their annual International Gala on Saturday, April 1 with the theme of “As in a Mirror.” They are looking for old CDs, DVDs, Discs that you no longer use that could be transformed into decorations and objects to use during certain activities at the Gala. If you are looking to get rid of these old discs, please contact ISA/MuKappa Advisor Amy Nicols (anicols@messiah.edu) or drop them off at the MISP Office on the second floor of Larsen Student Union. Thank you!

Looking for fall housing near campus. I am looking for a housing opportunity that is within walking or biking distance of campus for a woman who is interested in taking graduate courses and assisting with the women’s soccer program. The time frame would be mid-August to mid-December. She will not have a car and is coming from Sweden. If you may know of something please contact me to discuss. Scott Frey ext. 5359

FREE

FREE Books! Have you ever wondered where Hostetter Chapel got its name? How did Messiah come to be? And what does it have to do with Upland College? We have some FREE books that can answer those questions! Contact messiahpress@messiah.edu if you would like to claim a copy of one, two or all four!

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Spring Market at Immanuel Church

This Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Immanuel Church at 800 S. Market St. in Mechanicsburg will host a Spring Market featuring homemade crafts as well as products from some of your favorite vendors. The youth group will be selling peanut butter eggs and other food items. Proceeds benefit the youth group’s upcoming mission trip to Costa Rica.

Volunteers needed

Yokefellowship Prison Ministry is a Christian non-profit organization seeking volunteers for administrative support and to lead small group discussions with those incarcerated and or in work release programs. Training is provided. Please contact sdjones@messia.edu or Virginia_8438@msn.com. Information about YPM is available at https://yokefellowship.net/

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March 16

Thursday, March 16th, 2023

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Isaiah 43:2

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following is an important announcement from the Office of the Provost:

“It is with deep appreciation for his 15 years of service as an academic school dean that I am writing to communicate to the Messiah community that Dr. Peter Powers, Dean of the School of Arts, Culture, and Society, has decided to step down from this role at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year. In the upcoming year, Dr. Powers will be engaged in a sabbatical focused on the role of the liberal arts and humanities in the future of higher education. Upon his return to Messiah in the Fall of 2024, Dr. Powers will become the Director of the Center for Public Humanities and continue to provide leadership in teaching and scholarship as a Professor of English.

Dr. Powers first joined the faculty at Messiah in 1997 and his contributions to the university as a faculty member, department chair, and school dean have been both exemplary and extensive. In the arc of his administrative career, he has provided leadership across a wide range of disciplines, first as Chair of the English Department, and then as Dean of the School of Humanities, Interim Dean of the School of Business, Education, and Social Science, and most recently, Dean of the School of Arts, Culture, and Society. In these roles, he has championed academic excellence, created opportunities for interdisciplinary projects and scholarship, and fostered an ongoing collegial and collaborative spirit.

Dr. Powers’ contributions are far-reaching and include as exemplars the creation and launch of new programming, including Digital Media and Digital Humanities, developing academic summer camps in the Humanities, and serving as chair of the Undergraduate Research Committee. He has also contributed as a scholar, both through publication of his own work as well as through successful and collaborative grant writing, including the recent Thriving Congregations grant funded through the Lilly Endowment. Throughout his tenure, he has been a model colleague and institutional servant, contributing to initiatives that include the Term-tenure and Promotion Task Force, the General Education Task Force, multiple institutional strategic planning processes, as well as Middle States accreditation reviews. His mark on the institution is significant and we have been strengthened as a community by his committed, insightful, and experienced leadership.

With this transition, I’m pleased to announce that Dr. Emerson Powery, Assistant Dean of the School of Arts, Culture, and Society and Professor of Biblical Studies, has agreed to serve as Interim Dean of the School of Arts, Culture, and Society for the 2023-2024 academic year. A search for the next school dean is anticipated during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Please join me in thanking Dr. Powers for his service and welcoming Dr. Powery to this new role.”

Alison R. Noble

Interim Provost

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Victoria Lang’25, soprano, a voice student of Damian Savarino, won the 2023 Keith Lance Kuhlman Performance Award. Named in honor of the late Keith Lance Kuhlman, this annual solo competition housed in the Department of Music, is open to any current music major and the winner receives a cash prize. Participants must first submit video submissions in order to advance to the Finals Concert, which is then adjudicated by three impartial, outside judges. Congratulations, Victoria!

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Keith Quesenberry, associate professor of marketing, has released his second book with co-author Michael Coolsen, professor of marketing at Shippensburg University. “Brand Storytelling: Integrated Marketing Communications for the Digital Media Landscape” represents a culmination of their academic research and decades of teaching and professional experience in the industry. More info.:
https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538176399/Brand-Storytelling-Integrated-Marketing-Communications-for-the-Digital-Media-Landscape

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Todd Goranson, professor of music, was a guest lecturer at the Whitworth University Department of Music in Spokane, Washington on Feb. 28 and the Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho on March 2. Goranson presented talks on overcoming performance anxiety and injury prevention for instrumental music majors at both universities, in addition to a saxophone master class and one-on-one work with students at the University of Idaho.

AROUND CAMPUS

Exploring Careers in Healthcare camp 2023

Messiah University is offering Exploring Careers in Healthcare summer day camp June 12-14, for students entering 10th, 11th and 12th grades this fall. Our camp is designed for students to explore some of the most dynamic healthcare professions, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, applied health sciences and nutrition and dietetics, from a faith-based perspective. Patient case studies will provide context for engaging, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and panel discussions in state-of-the-art facilities on main campus and at Winding Hill with Messiah’s expert faculty, students and professional practitioners.
If you or someone you know is interested, we invite you to learn more and register at https://www.messiah.edu/healthcareerscamp before June 1.
Please email healthcareerscamp@messiah.edu for more information.

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Into the Woods

“Into the Woods”
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine

Directed by Daniel Inouye
Music direction by Eric Dundore
Choreography by Gregg Hurley

March 23-25, 31 and April 1 at 8 p.m.
March 26 and April 2 at 3 p.m.
Miller Theater, Climenhaga Building

Estimated run time: 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

Summer student hiring reminder

Sydney White ’23 presented at the Capitol

On March 8, Sydney White ’23 (biology) presented her research done in Anne Reeve’s lab in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Undergraduate Research at the Capitol poster session. Seth Kabonick ’22 (biology) and Noah Smith ’23 (biochemistry) were co-authors on the poster which described the synthesis and evaluation of natural product analogs as inhibitors of an enzyme involved in insulin signaling. Messiah was one of 55 participating colleges and universities, and to our knowledge, this is the first time we have been represented at this session that highlights the importance of undergraduate research to state legislators.

Procurement made easy

Did you know….There are hundreds of suppliers already in our One$ource system? Prior to making a purchase or requesting a new supplier, check out the suppliers already there. Many with whom we have a long-established relationship. Call with questions ext. 6010.

Special discount for Messiah employees and students

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore has been a regular collaborative partner with the School of Arts, Culture and Society at Messiah University in a variety of ways and for a variety of programs. In recognition of that collaboration, the Midtown Scholar is now offering all Messiah University employees and students a special opportunity during any of their Author Events. Students and employees attending author events at the Midtown will receive a 10% discount on all café items and books upon showing a Messiah University ID. Purchases should occur within an hour before the event begins or within an hour of its conclusion. Because the School of Arts, Culture and Society helps sponsor the Harrisburg Book Festival, this discount will also be available throughout the week of the festival (Oct. 18-22).

For a full listing of Author Events at the Midtown Scholar that are eligible for this discount, please see the following website: https://www.midtownscholar.com/featured-calendar .

Seed Library events

You’re invited! Murray Library’s Seed Library will be hosting two free events on Tuesday, March 21.

These events are open to the public.

Noon-1 p.m., Come to our Sow and Grow Event in the lobby of Murray Library.

o Plant your own bachelor’s button, Victorian posy, or German chamomile seed and learn more about the seed library

5-6 p.m., Come back to listen to the Inaugural Seed Library Lecture given by Brandon Hoover, director of sustainability.

o Hoover will be discussing the value of seed saving, the community of growing one’s food, the way we share knowledge in the food system, and the role of the liberal arts in food system education.

We are appreciative to the Sustainable Development Fund for making the creation of the seed library possible. We hope to see you there!

Human library books needed

Murray Library in partnership with the Office of Diversity Affairs is once again hosting a Human Library (https://humanlibrary.org) event on April 5, from noon-4 p.m. But what is a library without books? If you have a story you would like to share with readers, please apply here: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_37v5VgYD9SA3g5D. To see last year’s books, check out: https://libguides.messiah.edu/humanlibrary/books

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

The department of computing, mathematics and physics has an opening for a full-time director of cybersecurity education. Job-related questions may be directed to Angela Hare at ahare@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23761.

The department of athletics-sports information has an opening for a full-time athletic communications assistant. Job-related questions may be directed to Matthew Fenton at mfenton@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23981

The department of facility maintenance has an opening for a full-time plumber. Job- related questions may be directed to Brian Miller at bemiller@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24009.

The department of facility maintenance has an opening for a full-time maintenance mechanic. Job- related questions may be directed to Brian Miller at bemiller@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24107

Dining Services has several part and full-time positions including a catering supervisor, dining associates, and cooks. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Dining Services is hiring summer Lottie workers (ages 14 and up). Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24014.

Campus events has several openings for all shifts. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu.

The department of safety has an opening for a full-time 3rd shift safety officer/dispatcher. For more information and to apply, please visit https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23602 or contact Bryce Wickard with any questions at bwickard@messiah.edu

For sale

Pickup truck for sale. See Craigslist posting: https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/mechanicsburg-2007-nissan-frontier/7594595399.html. Contact me directly, at bhoover@messiah.edu with questions.

Klaussner sofa for sale. 80″ Klaussner sofa – 3 cushion, brown upholstery. Non-smoking household, no pets. Picture available. $50 must be picked up. Contact Terry at tmcloughlin@messiah.edu.

Lane rocker recliner – blue upholstery. Non-Smoking household, no pets. Picture available. $25 must be picked up. Contact Terry at tmcloughlin@messiah.edu.

Wanted

Sony PS4 game system. I am looking to purchase a used Sony PS4 game system in good condition. Please email me if you have one for sale at balthoff@messiah.edu

FREE

FREE- Time Life WW II set- see pic. 31 of 39 original volumes. Contact Amanda- asigel@messiah.edu

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March 9

Thursday, March 9th, 2023

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.

Psalm 32:8

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Ryan Farris, assistant professor of engineering, presented, “Powered Orthoses: Custom Fit and Function” at the Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium for the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists in Nashville, TN, March 1-4.

AROUND CAMPUS

Upcoming regional networking events

The Advancement Division is pleased to announce a series of regional networking events, which will occur over the next several months. Please see below for a listing of all events and refer to the attached document for more details and registration links.

We would greatly appreciate your assistance in promoting these events to alumni you are connected with who may live in one of these target areas. Students and prospective students/families are also welcome at all events, please feel free to share information with them as well.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Nashville Tailgate
Friday, March 10, after the 3 p.m. lacrosse game, Montgomery Bell Academy, 4001 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205.

NYC Student/Alumni networking reception
Monday, March 27, Museum of Chinese in America (215 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013) 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Lancaster area networking breakfast
Saturday, April 15 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (there will be brief remarks from university representatives at 10 a.m.)
Messicks – 1475 Strickler Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552

Bucks/Montgomery Counties networking reception
Monday, April 17 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the home of Rod and Cathy Musser, 2775 Ashton Court, Doylestown, PA 18902

York County networking event
Tuesday, April 18th, 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Logos Academy – 250 West King Street, York, PA 17401

Washington DC area networking event
Tuesday, April 25 from 6 – 8 p.m., The Old Ebbitt Grill – 675 15th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005

Messiah University networking dinner at Highmark Stadium, Buffalo, NY
Monday, June 12, 5 – 8 p.m.

2022-2023 Library Student Research Grant

Facility services promotions and changes

The operations division is pleased to announce the following promotions and changes in the department of facility services:

Brad Markley continues to serve as the director of facility services and will continue to provide overall leadership to the facilities, grounds, campus events and campus laundry services.
• Brian Miller has been named assistant director of physical plant. He will continue to provide oversight to the trades areas in the department and responsible for the building systems.
• Mark Graybill has been named assistant director of buildings and grounds. He will continue to provide strategic oversight to grounds department and will now also oversee the campus events and laundry services departments.
• Art Palese has been promoted to grounds manager and will provide oversight to the day-to-day operations of grounds.
• Laura Price has been promoted to campus events manager and will provide oversight to the day-to-day operations of all three shifts of campus events.
• Renee Feather has been promoted to first shift academic campus events supervisor and will provide oversight to the first shift staff, event set ups and laundry services.
• Laura Minoglio has been promoted to second shift Campus Event supervisor and will provide oversight to the second shift staff and event set ups.

Please join me in congratulating this team on their promotions.
Kathie Shafer, vice president for operations

Middle States visit

Messiah University will host the Middle States’ Evaluation Team on Sunday, March 12 through Wednesday, March 15. The purpose of the visit is for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) team members to meet with faculty, students, staff, administrators, trustees, and other members of the institutional community to confirm and clarify the information provided in the self-study report.

We are holding an open session to enable all members of the Messiah community to speak with the Evaluation Team regarding the Middle States standards and institutional priorities details in the self-study report. This open session will be on Tuesday, March 14 at 9:30 a.m. in the PAWC 310. All members of the University community are invited.

In addition to the above session, the Evaluation Team will present a summary of their visit to the campus community on Wednesday, March 15 at 10 a.m. All members of the campus community are invited to attend their presentation at 10 a.m. in Hostetter Chapel.

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

The department of athletics-sports information has an opening for a full-time athletic communications assistant. Job-related questions may be directed to Matthew Fenton at mfenton@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23981

Campus events has several openings for all shifts. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu.

For sale

Cell phone charms. Large selection. $10. Email: sportko@messiah.edu.

Kid’s Fox dirt bike pants. I’m not positive on the size, but they look like a size 5. If you’re interested I could bring them to look at. Good shape. Email: sportko@messiah.edu

(2) – 16″ Nishiki Pueblo mountain bikes. Gray and red Nishiki Pueblo mountain bike, size 16″ with 26″ wheels. Complete overhaul recently and in good condition. Seat is in excellent shape. Let me know if you want one or both. Add’l pics available.$100/each OBO. Contact Lori: lsarago@messiah.edu

NIB Google Nest Hub (2nd Generation). $80 OBO. 7 inch touchscreen. Full-range speaker. 3 mics. DC power jack. Adapter included. Connects to wi-fi and bluetooth. Contact Lori: lsarago@messiah.edu

Wooden toddler bed. Comes with mattress and unicorn bed set. See photo attached. $50. Contact my email if interested: rrhodes@messiah.edu

Lowepro 35092 Primus AW Premium Backpack (Arctic Blue). This premium photography all-weather backpack is comfortable for long and short hikes (no pulling on shoulders) and has a harness system with 8 points of adjustment to customize fit, specialized compartments and features for hiking out in the great outdoors with your gear and favorite cameras (lens compartments, easy access, lots of padding, tripod/mono-pod holder, seam sealed, and all-weather cover to protect against rain, etc.), a side mesh pocket for water bottle, and is in excellent “like new” condition. Dimensions: 21” L x 12.5” W x 8” D. For photos and video, see: https://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Primus-AW-Arctic-Blue/dp/B000TWUR5C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359427295&sr=8-1&keywords=Lowepro+35092+Primus+AW+Premium+Backpack+%28Arctic+Blue%29%27. $150. Email: eseibert@messiah.edu

Two used car seat covers (black and gray) for sale. Headrest covers are included. Seat covers are leather and in great condition. One small stain on the side of one seat. The seat covers are manufactured to NOT interfere with any side air bags on your car seats. $35 for the pair. Email Lori: lsarago@messiah.edu

Klaussner sofa for sale. 80″ Klaussner sofa – 3 cushion, brown upholstery. Non-smoking household, no pets. Picture available. $50 must be picked up. Contact Terry at tmcloughlin@messiah.edu.

Lane rocker recliner – blue upholstery. Non-Smoking household, no pets. Picture available. $25 must be picked up. Contact Terry at tmcloughlin@messiah.edu.

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March 2

Thursday, March 2nd, 2023

Give, and it will be given to you.

A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.

For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

Luke 6:38

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Eric Rawson, chair and professor of health, nutrition and exercise science department, presented “Supplements with the Greatest Impact on Pre-Workout, Performance, and Recovery”, at the NFL Strength and Conditioning Coaches Summit at the NFL combine in Indianapolis, IN on March 1.

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Isis Rivera-Walsh recently posted a piece on the Christian Scholar’s Review blog entitled, “A Catholic Among Protestants.” This well written piece highlights her experience of service as a Catholic faculty member to a CCCU institution, like Messiah University. The article can be viewed here: https://christianscholars.com/a-catholic-among-protestants/

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The Office of Faculty Development supported a robust representation of educators at 2023 Lancaster Learns, a one-day conference held on Friday, Feb. 24. Messiah University contributed as a conference sponsor. Additionally, several Messiah University educators contributed as break-out session presenters during the event. Joanna Behm, assistant professor of occupational therapy, presented Flipped Learning: Student and Faculty Experiences; Kristi Barbato, assistant professor of nursing, Brooke Dunbar-Treadwell, senior lecturer of English, Amy Ginck, senior lecturer in Spanish, Jennifer Ness-Myers, assistant professor of biology, Jenell Paris, professor of anthropology and criminal justice, and Jennifer Thomson, professor of biopsychology, collaborated for their session, Teaching and Learning: Moving Forward. focused on positive advancements that resulted from challenges faced during the pandemic; Melinda Burchard, professor of special education, presented Growing Culturally Responsive Citizens: Planning and Assessing for Change; Mindy Smith, assistant professor in applied health science and Katie Rousopoulos, director of the Agapé Center for local and global engagement, presented Creative Connections: Bridging a public health gap through disciplinary objectives and a study-away program; Heather Barto, professor of counseling, presented Using Mindfulness and Yoga in the Classroom; Cindi Kerns and Rocky Allinger, instructional designers – educational technology services, together with Brad Harman, digital media specialist presented DIY Instructional Video Tips and Tricks.

Additional attendees included faculty members Sheri Boyce, professor of biology, Erin Boyd-Soisson, professor of human development and family science, Kaitlin Gill, assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics, David Hazen, assistant professor of education, Vanessa Lee, assistant professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, David Owen, professor of computer science, Gladys Robalino, associate professor of Spanish, director of the Center for Public Humanities, Joshua Sanders, adjunct professor of interdisciplinary studies, Kristen Slabaugh, professor of nursing, and Leah Clarke, director and professor of the graduate program in counseling and assistant director of the office of faculty development.

Please join me in thanking these colleagues for their commitment to excellence in teaching.

Cynthia Wells

Director of Faculty Development

Director of The Ernest L. Boyer Center

Professor of Higher Education

AROUND CAMPUS

PSYCamp 2023

We are excited to invite high school students (entering 10th through 12th grade in fall 2023) to attend Psychology Camp this year, June 25-30 (5-day camp)! Psychology Camp provides a fun opportunity for students to explore psychology and the question, “Why do humans do what they do?” This year, we are offering both an overnight residential option and a day-camp commuter option. This enriching summer camp environment will help students gain knowledge and explore various branches of psychology including clinical psychology, abnormal psychology, developmental psychology and biopsychology.
If you know someone who would be interested in attending, we invite you to learn more and register at: www.messiah.edu/PsychCamp before June 1.
Also, there is a special offer for dependents of Messiah University employees!
Contact PsychologyCamp@messiah.edu for more information.

Roadmap to Medicare webinar

We are excited to have HTA’s Medicare Insurance Specialist present:
ROADMAP TO MEDICARE – Educational Webinar

This presentation is designed for those: Nearing age 65, nearing retirement, working past age 65, and ALL Retirees.

Join us for an informative presentation and get your questions answered about the following topics:

Important Timeframes:
• What you should be doing as a retiree or soon to be retiree
• Open Enrollment and Guaranteed Issue Periods, plus late penalties
• What happens when you and your spouse do not turn 65 at the same time
• When to enroll or defer Medicare Part B if not retiring at age 65
• Changing carriers—how and when

Make sure your coverage is complete:
• What does Medicare cover and not cover
• Is secondary insurance necessary and what are the options
• How do a Medicare Supplement and Original Medicare coordinate

This is an educational presentation for consumers—no cost to attendees

Upcoming regional networking events

The Advancement Division is pleased to announce a series of regional networking events, which will occur over the next several months. Please see below for a listing of all events, and refer to the attached document for more details and registration links.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Nashville Tailgate
Friday, March 10, after the 3 p.m. lacrosse game, Montgomery Bell Academy, 4001 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205.

NYC Student/Alumni networking reception
Monday, March 27, Museum of Chinese in America (215 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013) 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Messiah University networking dinner at Highmark Stadium, Buffalo, NY
Monday, June 12, 5 – 8 p.m.

Campus Store and Mail Services modified spring break hours

Please note our modified Spring Break hours to plan your purchases and mail pickups:

Monday, March 6: Store CLOSED for Inventory; 9-10 a.m. mail pickup at store back door
Tuesday, March 7: Store CLOSED for Inventory; 9-10a.m. mail pickup at store back door
Wednesday, March 8: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Thursday, March 9: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday, March 10: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 11: CLOSED

2023 Summer Camps at the Oakes Museum!

This summer we are offering a variety of camps for grades 3rd-12th.

Curator Club and CC2:
Summer camps are weeklong, half-day camps, running 9-noon each day. The cost is $150/camper and there is a before care option for $25.

July 17-21 – Animals!
Using the museum and the surrounding natural world, each day campers will learn about a different animal group (invertebrates, fish, reptiles/amphibians, birds and mammals).

High School Camps:
Camp is 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. each day with a lunch included. Students will eat lunches in Messiah University’s cafeteria or bag lunches to be eaten in the field will be provided.

Travel reminder

Are you traveling (domestically or internationally) for the University spring break and plan to use a purchasing card? Please notify the purchasing card administrator (pcard@messiah.edu) with dates and location of travel prior to departure. Plans will be communicated to M&T Bank to ensure out of area purchases are not flagged as fraud and declined.

Procurement made easy

In the spirit of communication and education, the procurement services office will be supporting a “Did you Know?” section of the Intercom. Keep a look out each week for helpful facts and tips about Procurement at Messiah University.

Did you know…March is National Procurement Month? The Procurement team would like to invite you to a small celebration on Thursday, March 9 from 1 – 3 p.m. in the finance/procurement hallway; first floor of Old Main. Stop by and introduce yourself, ask questions or simply say “hi”.

Employee cybersecurity training

Messiah is rolling out cybersecurity training for ALL employees, as required by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) as well as the institution’s cyber insurance. The training will be released in four modules. Each module should take about 15 minutes to complete. The first module is available now!

To access the training, go to Falcon Link and search “Cybersecurity Training.” Employees are required to complete all four modules by the end of May.

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

The Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics has an opening for a full-time director of cybersecurity education. Job-related questions may be directed to Angela Hare at ahare@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23761.

The Department of Athletics-Sports Information has an opening for a full-time athletic communications assistant. Job-related questions may be directed to Matthew Fenton at mfenton@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23981

The Department of Facility Maintenance has an opening for a full-time plumber. Job- related questions may be directed to Brian Miller at bemiller@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24009.

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.

The Department of Wellness and Recreation has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant for community wellness/fitness center. Job-related questions may be directed to Kevin Ogden at kogden@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23969.

Campus events has several openings for all shifts. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time 3rd shift safety officer/dispatcher. For more information and to apply, please visit https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23602 or contact Bryce Wickard with any questions at bwickard@messiah.edu

For sale

NIB Google Nest Hub (2nd Generation). $80 OBO. 7 inch touchscreen. Full-range speaker. 3 mics. DC power jack. Adapter included. Connects to wi-fi and bluetooth. Contact Lori: lsarago@messiah.edu

YETI Tundra 35 hard cooler. Used YETI Tundra 35 hard cooler for sale. $200 OBO. It’s the smallest of YETI’s coolers, easily fitting in your car, 4×4, or wherever you need to take it. Cooler is in good condition. It holds ice for days at a time. YETI advertises that this size holds 39 cans (only) or 29 pounds of ice (only). Contact Lori: lsarago@messiah.edu

Wooden toddler bed. Comes with mattress and unicorn bed set. See photo attached. $50. Contact my email if interested: rrhodes@messiah.edu

Couch and loveseat for sale. Couch seats three people, and the two ends recline (see pictures) Couch is worn but is still very comfortable. Asking $250 or best offer.
Loveseat is comfortable and supportive. The material is plaid, but we have covered it with a couch cover to make it more neutral (couch cover comes with the couch). Asking $75 or best offer. Both would be great starter seating for a new graduate. Picture available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-H-Di9GtWUHtGLamTvixTvARcrXDqOmD?usp=sharing
Email bwatkins@messiah.edu with any inquiries.

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February 23

Thursday, February 23rd, 2023

“But to you who are listening I say:

Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also.

Luke 6:27

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Jay McClymont, director of alumni and parent relations, and Abby Book, director of advancement affinity programs, recently presented at the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities multi-academic conference. Their presentation, entitled “Into the City: How a Collaborative Career Immersion Program Provides Lasting Benefits”, detailed the many ways the ITC program has benefited the university.

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I’m excited to announce that Sarah Wade will be joining the enrollment management (EM) division in this role beginning Feb. 20. Sarah is a 1999 graduate of Messiah. She has worked in admissions and EM in several roles over the years, most recently as the associate vice president for EM. In addition to her time at Messiah, Sarah served on the enrollment teams at Kutztown and CU Boulder, and as vice president for education at VEMO. She is an experienced enrollment leader and looks forward to serving the grad enrollment team in this role!

Please join me in warmly welcoming Sarah back to Messiah!

AROUND CAMPUS

Messiah University vehicle reservation reminders

When using a fleet vehicle, you are responsible for filling the gas tank before returning the vehicle, if the tank is less than ¾ full, and for removing all trash and personal belongings from the vehicle upon your return to campus.

Each vehicle is equipped with an EZ-Pass transponder. On the green vehicle receipt card (which you receive in the key bag), please be sure to indicate whether or not the EZ-Pass transponder is in the vehicle. This question is at the top of the green card, and you will check YES or NO. (We use this to track any missing transponders).
The approved driver list is updated weekly, and can be found on FalconLink. Please be sure to check the list for potential drivers prior to making a vehicle reservation.
Students expire one year from the approval date; employees expire two years from the approval date. You will see the “approved” date on the approved driver list.
Documentation needed to renew or become an approved driver:

o Application for approved driver status
o Motor vehicle request form (MVR Form)
o Safe driving program training
o Copy of proof of auto insurance (if you are on a parent’s policy, you need to provide a copy of the declaration page, listing you as an insured driver).

Submit all necessary documents to: University receptionist – Debbie Farver at dfarver@messiah.eduor drop them off at the receptionist desk – ECC lobby. (Please allow 2 weeks of processing time to renew your driver status or to become an approved driver).
MVR forms are sent to the University’s insurance broker, who determines a “pass” or “fail” designation based on the matrix provided in University the Fleet Policy. (The MVR falls under the umbrella of the fair credit reporting act, but a credit report is NOT run when processing an MVR form).
Van tests for 15-passenger vans can be scheduled AFTER you receive your approved driver status. (Once you are van approved, you do NOT have to re-take the test when you renew your driver status).
Vehicle reservations should be requested through EMS. You will provide the necessary information, and select the number of vehicles and types of vehicles needed for your reservation, according to those which are available. The University receptionist (or someone in her absence) will review the vehicle request and complete the final confirmation within 24-hours of the request.
If you need to set-up an EMS account, please contact Randy Heintzelman at rheintze@messiah.edu.

PSYCamp 2023

Central Pennsylvania Forum for Science and Faith Presents Spring Lecture

Please join us as the Forum welcomes Loren Haarsma, associate professor of physics at Calvin University, to campus to deliver a talk based on his recent book entitled, “When Did Sin Begin? Human evolution and the doctrine of original sin”. Haarsma’s talk is Monday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. This is sure to be an informative, engaging, and timely presentation.

Roadmap to Medicare webinar

We are excited to have HTA’s Medicare Insurance Specialist present:
ROADMAP TO MEDICARE – Educational Webinar

This presentation is designed for those: Nearing age 65, nearing retirement, working past age 65, and ALL Retirees.

Join us for an informative presentation and get your questions answered about the following topics:

This is an educational presentation for consumers—no cost to attendees

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents 2023 Humanities Concert: “Migratory Dances: Moving from One Place to Another”

Messiah University’s Department of Theatre & Dance is proud to present the 2023 Humanities Symposium dance concert “Migratory Dances: Moving from One Place to Another” on Friday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. in Poorman Black Box Theater, Climenhaga Building.
What happens when people travel from one place to another, migrate? The act of migration has many forms and functions. The Messiah University dance ensemble, GiViM, will explore through the medium of dance circumstances, choices, and actions that lead to the need for an individual or community to migrate.
Tickets are free, but required due to limited seating. Tickets can be reserved online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available.

Procurement made easy

In the spirit of communication and education, the Procurement Services Office will be supporting a “Did you know?” section of the Intercom. Keep a look out each week for helpful facts and tips about Procurement at Messiah University.

Did you know…? The difference between types of documents?

Estimate/quote –
- provided by the supplier prior to the purchase
- Accounts Payable cannot pay the vendor using an estimate or quote
- Can guarantee the price of an item. The price invoiced should match the price quoted
- Usually expires after a set number of days, typically 30
Invoice/bill –
- Provided by the supplier after the purchase, typically at the time of shipment
- Accounts Payable can pay the vendor using an invoice
- Will only be paid if there is a 3-way match (quantity of all items invoiced = quantity ordered and received)
- If you receive an invoice, please forward to invoices@messiah.unimarket.com noting the PP# in the subject line
Contract
- Signed document agreeing to service to be provided, payment terms and conditions
- Signed contracts must adhere to the Contract Authorization Policy, which can be found on FalconLink
- Accounts Payable can pay the vendor from a contract if the vendor will not be invoicing
- Payment terms are typically negotiable. Email purchasing@messiah.edu to review contracts and payment terms prior to signing to assist in negotiating terms.

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Job opportunities

The Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics has an opening for a full time director of cybersecurity education. Job related questions may be directed to Angela Hare at ahare@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23761.”

The Department of Residence Life has an opening for a first year residence director. For more information and to apply, please visit https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23737. Job-related questions may be directed to Lyndsay Grimm at lgrimm@messiah.edu.

Murray Library has an opening for a full-time collection strategies librarian. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22838. Job related questions may be directed to Linda Poston at poston@messiah.edu.

Campus events has several openings for all shifts. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time 3rd shift safety officer. For more information and to apply, please visit https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23602 or contact Bryce Wickard with any questions at bwickard@messiah.edu.

The Employee Referral Bonus Programs provides a cash incentive of $500 for employees who provide referral assistance that leads to the successful hiring of qualified staff, administration or full-time faculty. For more information and to see if you qualify for the position, please visit: https://www.messiah.edu/info/20587/applicants/969/employee_referrals

For sale

Country décor accessories – older style. Bench, $20. Shelf $15. Night stand, $15. Candle holder $10. Clock $10. See photos here. Contact: kgarlinger@messiah.edu

Kid’s Fox dirt bike pants. I’m not positive on the size, but they look like a size 5. If you’re interested I could bring them to look at. Good shape. Email: sportko@messiah.edu

Cell phone charms. Large selection. $10. Email: sportko@messiah.edu.

Wanted

Computer and desk. My son is moving out and taking his computer with him. I am in need of a computer (not a laptop) so I can use my cricut to do my crafts. I am also looking for a desk. Email: Stacy at sportko@messiah.edu

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February 16

Thursday, February 16th, 2023

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.

Philippians 1:9 – 10

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Interim director of enrollment for Graduate and Professional Studies

Please join me in warmly welcoming Sarah back to Messiah!

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Dottie Weigel, associate professor of Higher Education, and James Winfield, adjunct professor, presented a preconference session at the Annual Conference on The First-Year Experience in Los Angeles, California. The session, “Engagement Strategies to Address Student Disconnection in the First Year of College” offered ways to address engagement in a variety of first-year contexts, with a special focus on first-generation students.

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On Feb. 11, a Messiah team from the Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics scored 12 out of 30 teams in the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (MACCDC) Virtual Qualifying Round. This was the first year for Messiah to participate in the competition, led by assistant professor of cybersecurity education David Bibighaus. Student captain Ray Truex led the team roster of Luke Anderson, Justin Ayres, Chris Copeland, Ryan Donat, Delainey Gray, Aidan Hubly, Brandon Snook, Michael Stefanchik, Grace Taylor, Shane Wahlberg, and Xavier Zepiora. The team had the 6-hour task of securing and defending a fictitious company’s network while ensuring smooth business operations, after a security breach and IT restructure. Read more on our cybersecurity blog: https://blogs.messiah.edu/csblog/messiah-students-participate-in-cyber-defense-competition/.

AROUND CAMPUS

The Center for Public Humanities host the 2023 Humanities Symposium

The 2023 Humanities Symposium will be held Feb. 20-24. To view the week’s sessions, you can visit messiah.edu/cphsymposium. The keynote address will be held on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts. The speaker will be T. Alexander Aleinikoff, professor and director of the Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility at The New School in New York City. The event is free, but a ticket is required. Please contact the ticket office at 717-691-6036.

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Crimes of the Heart

Messiah University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley opening on Feb. 16! Tickets are on sale now and are Buy-One-Get-One Free for opening night!

Crimes of the Heart
By Beth Henley
Directed by Ed Cohn

Feb. 16-18 at 8 p.m.
Feb. 18-19 at 3 p.m.
Poorman Black Box Theater, Climenhaga Building
Due to mature subject content, this play is not recommended for children.

The scene is Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where the three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of the family patriarch, their grandfather, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital. Lenny, the eldest, never left Hazlehurst — she is the caretaker of the sisters’ cantankerous Old Granddaddy. Meg, the middle sister, left home to pursue stardom as a singer in Los Angeles, but has, so far, only found happiness at the bottom of a bottle. And Babe, the youngest, has just been arrested for shooting her abusive husband, Zackery Botrelle. Their troubles, grave and yet somehow hilarious, are highlighted by their priggish cousin, Chick, and by the awkward young lawyer who tries to keep Babe out of jail. Under the scorching heat of the Mississippi sun, past resentments bubble to the surface and each sister must come to terms with the consequences of her own “crimes of the heart.”

Estimated run time: 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission

Tickets: $10—adults $7—MU students (w/ID), MU employees (w/ID), youth (under 18) and seniors(60+)
*Tickets are Buy-One-Get-One Free for opening night!* Tickets can be purchased online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

Employee parking reminders from the Department of Safety

All employees must register their vehicle(s) with The Department of Safety and park in their assigned lot. Employees should have a current blue parking permit hangtag.

To register for a permit or to update your vehicle(s) go to Falcon Link and click on Falcon Park for options.

Employees are to park in their respective assigned lot location, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., while classes are in session.

Please take time to review the University “campus parking map” and the “employee traffic code” at the Department of Safety website by clicking the quick link “vehicle parking information”. You are responsible for abiding by the parking and traffic regulations.

When on Messiah University property, your permit must be visible from the outside of the vehicle. Please place your assigned parking permit hangtag on your rear-view mirror while parked for maximum visibility and to avoid receipt of a citation.

Contact our Dispatch Office with questions or to report parking concerns. The safety team is available 24/7 at 717-691-6005. Consider saving this number in your cellphone as a resource.

As a community, thank you for your partnership as we advance the mission of Messiah University. Please email parking@messiah.edu if you have any questions.

Mendelssohn Piano Trio, Guest Artists and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet “Migration and Inspiration”

Feb. 19, 4 p.m.
High Center, Parmer Hall

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

The Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics has an opening for a full time director of cybersecurity education. Job related questions may be directed to Angela Hare at ahare@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23761.”

Campus events has several openings for all shifts. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu.

Groundskeeping has an opening for a full-time athletic fields groundskeeper/crew lead as well openings for part-time seasonal groundskeepers. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23614. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Graybill at mgraybill@messiah.edu.

The Employee Referral Bonus Programs provides a cash incentive of $500 for employees who provide referral assistance that leads to the successful hiring of qualified staff, administration or full-time faculty. For more information and to see if you qualify for the position, please visit: https://www.messiah.edu/info/20587/applicants/969/employee_referrals

For sale

Boy’s jeans. Size 14. Never worn, 2 for $15. Email: sportko@messiah.edu

Handmade mason jar wall decoration. $15 Email: sportko@messiah.edu

Wanted

In search of a free or inexpensive working microwave and coffee pot. Please let me know if I can take one off your hands. Email: tmichael@messiah.edu

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February 9

Thursday, February 9th, 2023

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

2 Corinthians 13:14

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Multicultural and International Student Programs (MISP) office is pleased to announce that they have hired Lita Godoy as the new international student programs advisor. Lita is an alumna of Messiah and continues to work as an immigration attorney in the greater Harrisburg area. Lita will be working 25 hours a week in the MISP Office and will be a resource for questions regarding F-1 visa regulations and the Friendship Family program. Please welcome Lita and feel free to contact her at lgodoy@messiah.edu.

AROUND CAMPUS

Degree Works update coming this semester!

The Office of the Registrar and Information Technology Services are excited to announce that changes are coming to the Degree Works degree audits. The new look, called “Responsive Dashboard”, provides a device-adaptable and mobile-friendly student dashboard with a fresh, clean look that is ADA compliant for accessibility. Access to the current version of Degree Works (Classic Dashboard) will continue through the spring 2023 semester. Stay tuned for FAQs and informational videos about the new look of DegreeWorks coming to your Messiah email.

The Center for Public Humanities host the 2023 Humanities Symposium

Benefit plan Summary Annual Report

Every year the University is required to share the attached Summary Annual Report for the Messiah University benefit plan.

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Crimes of the Heart

Crimes of the Heart
By Beth Henley
Directed by Ed Cohn

Feb. 16-18 at 8 p.m.
Feb. 18-19 at 3 p.m.
Poorman Black Box Theater, Climenhaga Building
Due to mature subject content, this play is not recommended for children.

Estimated run time: 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission

Tickets: $10—adults $7—MU students (w/ID), MU employees (w/ID), youth (under 18) and seniors (60+)
*Tickets are Buy-One-Get-One Free for opening night!* Tickets can be purchased online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

Employee parking reminders from the Department of Safety

All employees must register their vehicle(s) with The Department of Safety and park in their assigned lot. Employees should have a current blue parking permit hangtag.

To register for a permit or to update your vehicle(s) go to Falcon Link and click on Falcon Park for options.

Employees are to park in their respective assigned lot location, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., while classes are in session.

Contact our Dispatch Office with questions or to report parking concerns. The safety team is available 24/7 at 717-691-6005. Consider saving this number in your cellphone as a resource.

As a community, thank you for your partnership as we advance the mission of Messiah University. Please email parking@messiah.edu if you have any questions.

With much appreciation, The Department of Safety

Messiah University vehicle reservation reminders

• Each vehicle is equipped with an EZ-Pass transponder. On the green vehicle receipt card (which you receive in the key bag), please be sure to indicate whether or not the EZ-Pass transponder is in the vehicle. This question is at the top of the green card, and you will check YES or NO. (We use this to track any missing transponders).

• The approved driver list is updated weekly, and can be found on FalconLink. Please be sure to check the list for potential drivers prior to making a vehicle reservation.

• Students expire one year from the approval date; employees expire two years from the approval date. You will see the “approved” date on the approved driver list.

• Documentation needed to renew or become an approved driver:

• Submit all necessary documents to: University receptionist – Debbie Farver at dfarver@messiah.edu or drop them off at the receptionist desk – ECC lobby. (Please allow 2 weeks of processing time to renew your driver status or to become an approved driver).

• MVR forms are sent to the University’s insurance broker, who determines a “pass” or “fail” designation based on the matrix provided in University the Fleet Policy. (The MVR falls under the umbrella of the fair credit reporting act, but a credit report is NOT run when processing an MVR form).

• Van tests for 15-passenger vans can be scheduled AFTER you receive your approved driver status. (Once you are van approved, you do NOT have to re-take the test when you renew your driver status).

• Vehicle reservations should be requested through EMS. You will provide the necessary information, and select the number of vehicles and types of vehicles needed for your reservation, according to those which are available. The University receptionist (or someone in her absence) will review the vehicle request and complete the final confirmation within 24-hours of the request.

• If you need to set-up an EMS account, please contact Randy Heintzelman at rheintze@messiah.edu.

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

The Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics has an opening for a full time director of cybersecurity education. Job related questions may be directed to Angela Hare at ahare@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23761.”

Dining Services has several part and full-time positions including a catering supervisor, dining associates, and cooks. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Campus events has several openings for all shifts. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu.

Groundskeeping has an opening for a full-time athletic fields groundskeeper/crew lead as well openings for part-time seasonal groundskeepers. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23614. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Graybill at mgraybill@messiah.edu.

The Employee Referral Bonus Programs provides a cash incentive of $500 for employees who provide referral assistance that leads to the successful hiring of qualified staff, administration or full-time faculty. For more information and to see if you qualify for the position, please visit: https://www.messiah.edu/info/20587/applicants/969/employee_referrals

For sale

Boy’s jeans. Size 14. Never worn, 2 for $15. Email: sportko@messiah.edu

Handmade mason jar wall decoration. $15 Email: sportko@messiah.edu

Wanted

In search of a free or inexpensive working microwave and coffee pot. Please let me know if I can take one off your hands. Email: tmichael@messiah.edu

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February 2

Thursday, February 2nd, 2023

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Matthew 12:15

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Paula Johnson, Director of Clinical Education in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, has been appointed as the chair of ACAPT’s National Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission Task Force (NEDIC) on Physical Therapy Education and Career Advancement Pathways.

As a nationally recognized expert, Paula attended the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) invitation only summit in June of 2022. Data from that summit was analyzed and themes were developed for further action. The task force that Paula chairs will be working over the next 18 months to utilize information from the NEDIC summit and collect and analyze additional data related to pathways to DPT program admission and post-professional leadership roles. The task force will then propose policies, guidelines, best practices, standards and/or resources for adoption and implementation within academic physical therapy.

We congratulate Paula on this honor.

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The following students from the theatre and dance program were invited to participate in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival earlier this month. Emma Hehn, a senior BFA musical theatre major performed in the Irene Ryan Acting Competition. She performed monologues form Brighton Beach Memoirs, Where You Can’t Follow and a scene from Silent Sky. Out of around 200 participants, she was selected as one of the finalists for the competition. Elizabeth Volpe, a senior BFA musical theatre major performed in the Musical Theatre Initiative Competition. She sang cuts from “I’m Your Man” from Meet John Doe and “Everybody Loves Louis” from Sunday in the Park with George and was selected as a finalist for the competition. Elisaveta Alekumova, a senior B.A. theatre major was one of only six students invited to participate in the Stage Directors and Choreographers Program at the festival. For her work directing the play, “The Arithmetic of Memory” she was selected as the regional runner up for the SDC program. If you see these students, please congratulate them on their artistic/scholarly achievements and for representing Messiah with distinction.

AROUND CAMPUS

Student Employee of the Year nominations

The Student Employment Office is now accepting nominations for the Student Employee of the Year Award. If you have an outstanding student working in your department, please nominate them! Any current undergraduate student employee may be nominated for the Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) Award. Nominees will be judged by committee review and the following prizes will be awarded during National Student Employment Week in April:

Student Employee of the Year: $200
• Runner-up: $100
• Honorable Mention Awards (2): $50 each

In addition, the person selected as Messiah’s Student Employee of the Year will be nominated for additional recognition at the state, regional and national levels.

To nominate a student employee for the SEOTY Award, complete the form found here: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9NSiiZ7ZFQ0NNYO

For additional details to assist you with your submission, see the attachment found here. Nominations are due by Feb. 10. Contact the Student Employment Office at studentemployment@messiah.edu if you have any questions.

Employee Worship Service

Please join us for an employee worship service on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 9:30 am in Parmer Hall. Our community pastor, Stephen Gallaher, will be sharing the message “From Generation to Generation.” If you are interested in joining an employee choir to help lead the congregational hymns, please contact Staci Davis (sdavis@messiah.edu or x5300).

Church Choir Festival – you’re invited

Messiah is hosting its first Church Choir Festival on Feb. 5 from 1-6 p.m. in Parmer Hall. Join the Concert Choir, worship and music majors, Doug Curry, Joy Meade and Mina Choi for an afternoon of corporate singing in a variety of styles and forms. If you or someone you know would like to participate, please learn more through the attached form or through our website: https://www.messiah.edu/info/23854/church_choir_festival

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Shoeless Joe

Messiah University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is excited to invite you to join us for our spring musical theatre cabaret “Shoeless Joe” on Feb. 4 and 5 in the Grace Pollock Dance Studio! “Shoeless Joe” is a new cabaret every time, uniquely built for each new cast! This spring’s “Shoeless Joe” is titled Almost Normal!! Be on the lookout for the “Shoeless Joe” tradition- the crazy socks giveaway during the show. Seating is limited, so get your free tickets now!

Shoeless Joe- Almost Normal!!
A New Cabaret Every Time! Uniquely Built for Each New Cast.
Directed by: Susan Hurley

Featuring:
– Nathan Hurley
– Alysse Whaley
– Emma Hehn
– Aria Walker
– Alden Walker
– Abby Crispin
– Elizabeth Volpe
– Bob Feil

February 4 at 8 p.m.
February 5 at 3 p.m.
Grace Pollock Dance Studio, Climenhaga Building

Estimated run time: 50 minutes

Tickets: Free ticketed event
Tickets are required due to limited seating. Reserving tickets in advance is recommended. Tickets can be purchased online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available.

Refuel: Encouraging and Equipping for God’s Call

The Admissions Office and Campus Ministries will be hosting Refuel: Encouraging and Equipping for God’s Call, a day of worship and conversation, on April 22. The event is tailored to both youth groups and their leaders and will include worship, a keynote speaker, and breakout sessions designed for individuals of various stations (students, youth pastors, volunteers, etc.). We are encouraging anyone with connections to youth ministries or leaders to spread the word and extend an invitation! Individuals can find more details and register for the event at: https://www.messiah.edu/homepage/5025/refuel_encouraging_and_equipping_for_gods_call?utm_content=refuel-invite&utm_source=ug-slate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=org-drop.

Please direct questions to Josh Gerber at jgerber@messiah.edu

Murray Library’s February 2023 newsletter

What’s New in the Library? Read our February newsletter containing the latest news on events and displays, staff, and more! See attachment.

Employee award nominations

Do you work with someone who has gone above and beyond expectations this year? Nominate them for recognition at this spring’s Employee Recognition Picnic! (Save the date – the picnic will be on Tuesday, May 9. More information will be announced later.)
Nominations will be accepted through March 1. Please see the attached document for more details. Here are the links to the nomination forms:
Pride in Performance: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6FLQ9YgvDkTrczQ
President’s Award: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3q6iBfFMread5oq
Road to Reconciliation Award: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6g8315w1St7DO7A
Team Falcon Award: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3wJxpgjtq7BWoKi

Advisors needed for spring break service trips

The Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement is currently looking for advisors for our Domestic Spring Break service trips who might be willing to serve alongside students as they engage with diverse communities.

Spring Break service trips will take place March 4-11. All costs are covered for trip advisors. Because we seek to make our service trips an opportunity for student leaders to grow and develop skills in leading, reflection and facilitation, the trip advisor simply serves as a resource and encouragement for student leaders and assists in any problem-solving that may arise.

Currently we are looking for advisors who may be interested in serving with the following places:

Praying Pelican (Fort Myers, FL)
Vigilant Hope (Wilmington, NC)

If you are interested or would like more information, please email Abby Anderson at servicetripsga@messiah.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!

Degree Works update coming this semester!

Procurement made easy

Did you know…?

A Purchase Order is a legally binding contract between Messiah University and the vendor? By accepting the purchase order, the supplier agrees to Messiah’s terms and conditions, which are sent with every PO. Having a legally binding contract help protects Messiah University. This is why purchasing with a PO is preferred over using your P-Card. Contact us with questions x6010.

VOCES8

Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.
High Center, Parmer Hall

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Job opportunities

Campus events has several openings for all shifts. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, at lprice@messiah.edu.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time 3rd shift safety officer. For more information and to apply, please visit https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23602 or contact Bryce Wickard with any questions at bwickard@messiah.edu.

The Employee Referral Bonus Programs provides a cash incentive of $500 for employees who provide referral assistance that leads to the successful hiring of qualified staff, administration, or full-time faculty. For more information and to see if you qualify for the position, please visit: https://www.messiah.edu/info/20587/applicants/969/employee_referrals

For sale

Nightstand for sale, brand new, still in box. Rustic nightstand/end/side table with 1 drawer and 1 door for living room or bedroom. Walnut finish, 13.8″D x 19.2″W x 29″H.
Asking $40. apatton@messiah.edu

Wall mirror for sale. Wall mirror with gold-tone frame. 37 1/2 x 25 1/2. Will bring to campus. $10 Photo available. tmcloughlin@messiah.edu

Found

Found bracelet. A bracelet was found on the floor in Hostetter Chapel after the employee Christmas event on Dec. 21. If you are missing a bracelet, please call Staci Davis at x5300 to identify and claim.

Wanted

Looking for a glass cutter. Does anyone have the ability to drill a hole into a glass bottle? I have 3 bottles that I would like to have put a hole in so I can put a string of lights in them. Send me an email, sportko@messiah.edu, or call and leave a message at x 3918. Thank you.

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Jan. 26

Thursday, January 26th, 2023

So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Let us not therefore judge one another anymore: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.

Romans 14:12-13

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Office of Faculty Development is genuinely pleased to welcome Elise Buchanan as our new administrative assistant. Elise completes our support team in an integrated Office of Faculty Development, alongside Lauren Allen who serves as program coordinator for faculty development. Elise’s responsibilities include support for teaching and learning programs, the Inclusive Excellence in Teaching Academy, and the faculty development website. Please join us in warmly welcoming Elise into the Messiah community!

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Nathan Bos will speak on “Chat-GPT: where it came from, what it does, and how to realize its potential for the liberal arts” on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 4:30 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. Bos is most suited to address this timely matter as a result of his wide-ranging AI-related research over the past 25 years at MITRE’s Innovation Center for Data and Human-Centered Solutions, the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics laboratory, and the University of Michigan’s School of Information. The event is open to all members of the Messiah community.

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Paula Johnson, Director of Clinical Education in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program has been appointed as the chair of ACAPT’s National Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission Task Force (NEDIC) on Physical Therapy Education and Career Advancement Pathways.

We congratulate Paula on this honor.

AROUND CAMPUS

Upcoming Passport Service Day 1/31

The Agape Center for Local & Global Engagement is hosting another Passport Service Day on campus at the end of January!

Representatives from the Cumberland County Court House will be on campus at the Eisenhower Commons between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31 to process passport applications. PLEASE NOTE: the current time for processing passports is 6-8weeks.

Applicants need to bring the following documents:
• Original birth certificate, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE
• Driver’s license PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE DRIVER’S LICENSE.
• Copy both 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 along with a photocopy of their ID
• Completed application
• Fees ($130 check or money order written to the U.S. Department of State and $35 cash or check written to the Prothonotary’s Office)

Applications can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport.html

Photo services will also be available. Cost is $10 in cash or check written to Messiah University. IMPORTANT NOTE: if you need your photo taken please do NOT wear a white or very light colored shirt or camoflauge.

Please contact agapecenter@messiah.edu if you have questions.

Open house for new physical therapy clinic at Winding Hill

This fall Messiah University and Phoenix Physical Therapy announced a partnership that brought an inter-professional outpatient clinic to Messiah’s Winding Hill, the same facility that hosts Messiah’s accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy programs.

You are invited to an Open House on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 8 -10 a.m. to tour the new facility at Winding Hill and enjoy refreshments as we publicly open this new clinic. Feel free to invite a friend or colleague along to this event who you think may have interest in learning more and touring this space. The event is free, however we need folks to RSVP so we can best plan – to register please visit the West Shore Chamber of Commerce Events Page at https://wschamber.org/.

Hiring summer student employees

In order to assist students with obtaining summer on-campus employment, the Student Employment Office will be holding a summer job fair on campus on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 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:

Ø February 3: Summer position requests/modifications due

Ø February 10: RSVP for Job Fair due and summer postings due

Ø February 22: Summer Job Fair

Ø March 31: Summer hiring proposals are due. A hiring proposal must be submitted for each student who will be working this summer.

If your department plans to hire student employees for the summer of 2023, please read the summer hiring information found here 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.

Student Employee of the Year nominations

• Student Employee of the Year: $200
• Runner-up: $100
• Honorable Mention Awards (2): $50 each

In addition, the person selected as Messiah’s Student Employee of the Year will be nominated for additional recognition at the State, Regional and National levels.

To nominate a student employee for the SEOTY Award, complete the form found here: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9NSiiZ7ZFQ0NNYO

Procurement Made Easy

Did you know…
Where to attach that?
** Order attachments – go to the supplier as an attachment to the purchase order email
– estimates / quotes / order acknowledgements
– contracts (should be signed copy)
– special delivery instructions (this can also be typed in the special instructions box if brief)
– email correspondence with supplier prior to purchase order for reference
– proofs for t-shirts, plaques, awards, etc.
** Justification attachments – do NOT go to the supplier but are visible internally by purchasing, accounts payable, budget manager, or for historical reference
– invoices for payment (if retrofit requisition, which should be limited and special circumstances)
– receipts for reimbursement to non-employees and students (Be sure the date, an itemized list of items purchased, vendor name, and totals are all visible on the receipt. Missing information will cause a delay in payment)
– internal Messiah emails supplementing the justification for the purchase, indicating the org / account, supervisor request to pay an honorarium to a guest lecturer or performer
– copy of the event flyer or announcement to supplement the justification
As always, call with questions x6010

Church Choir Festival – you’re invited

Messiah is hosting its first Church Choir Festival on Feb. 5 from 1-6 p.m. in Parmer Hall. Join the Concert Choir, Worship and Music Majors, Doug Curry, Joy Meade and Mina Choi for an afternoon of corporate singing in a variety of styles and forms. If you or someone you know would like to participate, please learn more through the attached form or through our website: https://www.messiah.edu/info/23854/church_choir_festival

Refuel: Encouraging and Equipping for God’s Call

Please direct questions to Josh Gerber at jgerber@messiah.edu

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Job opportunities

Dining Services has several part and full-time positions including a catering supervisor and cooks. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Dining services has part-time openings for Lottie Nelson workers. Available shifts are daily from 5-7 p.m. and between 9 a.m. and 7p.m. on weekends- perfect for high school students. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/hr/postings/23252.Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Campus events has several openings for all shifts. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, at lprice@messiah.edu

Groundskeeping has an opening for a full-time athletic fields groundskeeper/crew lead. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23614. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Graybill, at mgraybill@messiah.edu

The Employee Referral Bonus Programs provides a cash incentive of $500 for employees who provide referral assistance that leads to the successful hiring of qualified staff, administration, or full-time faculty. For more information and to see if you qualify for the position, please visit: https://www.messiah.edu/info/20587/applicants/969/employee_referrals

The department of safety has an opening for a full-time 3rd shift safety officer. For more information and to apply, please visit https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23602 or contact Bryce Wickard with any questions at bwickard@messiah.edu

For sale

House for sale in Grantham. 810 Grantham Rd duplex and lot. Contact Dale Fogelsanger. 717-623-0735. dfogelsa@messiah.edu

Nightstand for sale, brand new, still in box. Rustic nghtstand/end/side table with 1 drawer and 1 door for living room or bedroom. Walnut finish, 13.8″D x 19.2″W x 29″H.
Asking $40. apatton@messiah.edu

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