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November 3

Thursday, November 3rd, 2016

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Philippians 4:13

NEWS:

Todd Goranson, associate professor of music, performed a series of master classes and recitals with Trio Atlantis in Karlstad and Karlskoga, Sweden from Oct. 17-23, 2016. Concert venues included the estate of Alfred Nobel and the historical Nedre Ulleruds church, as well as mini-concerts for the Il Sistema music students in Karlstad. Earlier in the year, he performed as soloist and provided a series of saxophone and bassoon clinics at the Mont Kiara International School in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (March 2016) and served on the faculty of the Masterworks Festival (June-July 2016).

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MESSIAH 411:

Messiah College Choral Arts Society will present Handel’s Messiah on April 24, 2017 in Parmer Hall at Messiah College. Auditions for this year’s ensemble will be held Dec. 6 and Jan. 3, 2017 at Messiah College. Please Contact Kelly Athey at kathey@messiah.edu or call 717-766-2511, ext. 3310 to schedule your audition. Rehearsals for the Messiah College Choral Arts Society take place on Tuesday evenings (7:15-9:30 p.m.). Rehearsals will take place in the Martin Choral Rehearsal Hall in the High Center.

New resource for teaching and learning: 20-Minute Mentor programs

As part of our Teaching and Learning Initiative, Messiah College now has a 20-Minute Mentor Commons subscription that provides access to a broad range of faculty development topics. I hope you’ll find this to be a useful resource for ideas on how to enhance your teaching and your students’ learning. As a member of our campus community this online resource from Magna Publications is available at no cost to you. 20-Minute Mentor Commons offers on-demand versions of their popular 20-Minute Mentor programs, covering a broad range of faculty development topics. Sign up today and help energize your higher education career.

STEP 1: Activate your 20-Minute Mentor Commons subscription 1. Go to www.magnapubs.com/sitelicense/registration.html?v=messiah0927 2. Enter information in each of the required fields. In the authorization code box, enter our group authorization code MESSIAH248 and click Submit

Please note: entering the authorization code is done only once.

STEP 2: Access the 20-Minute Mentor Commons library 1. Go to www.magnapubs.com/profile 2. Enter your email address and password, and click Submit. If you do not know or remember your account password, use “Forget your password?” to reset it. 3. On the left side of the screen, under My Account, My Online Access, select Subscriptions. The online content you have access to will be listed to the right. Click the appropriate link to view the content. Please do not share the authorization code with anyone outside our campus community. Need help? Call 800-433-0499, ext. 2 (outside the U.S. and Canada call 608-246-3590, ext. 2.). Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. You may also email support@magnapubs.com.-Jennifer Fisler, professor of education director of teaching & learning

Training for supervisors of student employees

The Student Employment Office is offering training sessions for supervisors of student employees on Nov. 9 and 15 from 2-3:30 p.m. in Frey 110, Alexander Auditorium. This training will include an overview of student employment procedures such as hiring and onboarding, disciplinary processes, employment policies, summer hiring, etc. If you supervise student employees and/or handle the administrative duties involved with student employees, please plan to attend one of the sessions. For additional information, contact Belinda Conrad at ext. 2900 or bconrad@messiah.edu.

Mocktails networking event – Nov. 9

Every year, Eyas, the Student Alumni Council, partners with the Career and Professional Development Center to host an evening of professional development for students. “Dining for Dummies” and “Mocktails” as these events are known, feature networking education for our students, by providing an etiquette dinner followed by a mock-cocktail networking reception. This reception gives students a safe space to directly apply and practice their networking skills with alumni. While the dining component is only open to students, Mocktails is a great opportunity to invite alumni back to campus and celebrate their achievements post-college while allowing them to speak into the lives of current students. Because we realize that many of our alumni have a strong affinity with their professors and/or advisors, we hope that you might be able to help identify and invite alumni to participate in this student-engagement, networking experience. Additionally, we would like to invite you to attend and encourage your current students to sign up for either, or both events. Your presence may break down some barriers for our students and alumni to create a relaxed and positive networking experience for all involved.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Ashley Sider (asider@messiah.edu). If you have alumni in your circle who you feel would be a good fit for this opportunity, please pass along the details below. We appreciate your partnership in helping make connections and making this opportunity beneficial for all students!

Who: Messiah College students and alumni
What: Mocktails (featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic cocktails)
When: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7- 8:30 p.m. Registration begins at 6:45 p.m. in Jordan Atrium
Where: Messiah College, The Oakes Museum (registration in Jordan Lobby)
Why: To assist current students in professional development, specifically focused on networking.
Dress: Business casual

Please register at http://attend.com/mocktails2016. Students can register at http://attend.com/eyasmockett2016 for Dining for Dummies and/or Mocktails. For questions or additional information, please contact eyas@messiah.edu.

United Way employee pledge drive launched

Please note: Employee pledge drive forms should be sent to Kathy Castonguay, Suite 3015.

The annual employee pledge drive launched last week and will run through Friday, Nov. 11. By donating to The United Way of the Capital Region (UWCR) during the pledge drive, you can help support programs focusing on acute needs such as education intervention. For example, in Cumberland County, 20% of children are not proficient in reading; the numbers rise to 33% in Dauphin County. To begin to address disparities in school readiness and achievement, the United Way sponsors after-school, mentoring and youth development programs. Last year, 12,954 children received critical support through these initiatives. To learn more about this program and others that help individuals and families address education issues go to https://www.uwcr.org/images/pdf/we_aspire_piece.pdf. Donating to the United Way is an opportunity for you to help realize solutions to problems in our community. One hundred percent of your contribution is directed to local programs and services.

You can:

Specify the non-profit recipient
Select one of four focus areas (health, education, income or basic needs) or
Allow the United Way to apply your donation to the area of greatest need

Please contact Kathy Castonguay, human resources and compliance, with any questions. Thank you for your consideration.

Visiting alumni update

Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus:

Friday, Nov. 4: Brian Kipe, 2001 – Preparing for Medical School Presentation; sponsoring faculty, Roseann Sach
Tuesday, Nov. 8: Barb Bingham, 2003, Judith Turnbaugh McCrea 2001, Donya Galen, 1993, Kim Williamson, 1984 – presenting to HDFS classes; sponsoring faculty, Jason Lehman
Friday, Nov. 11, Julie Fenton, 2014 – presenting a seminar for the Bio/Chem department; sponsoring faculty, Roseann Sachs

Our Visiting Alumni Program includes a small gift, parking pass, possible coupons for lunch or coffee and notification to the Messiah College campus via the intercom. Please help us recognize your department for bringing back alumni and welcoming them to campus. Please send an email to alumni@messiah.edu to begin the visiting alumni process and alert the office of returning alumni.

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Job opportunities

The athletics department at Messiah College currently has an opening for summer sports camp coordinator. For additional information and to apply, please see: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9630. Job-related questions may be directed to Jack Cole, executive director of athletics and fundraising; assistant professor, at jcole@messiah.edu.

Dining Services at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of catering sales coordinator. For additional information and to apply, please see: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9661. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

For sale

Solid Oak Armoire w/crown molding (store 32″ wide TV or computer or can be used for clothing) $225.Doors fold into side of cabinet. Matching Solid Oak Lighted Books cases w/crown molding, One has 5 shelves, the other with 3 shelves and double doors at bottom, $100 each., Bar Stools (3) Black wrought iron with floral tapestry upholstered seats 27.5″ seat height w/scroll back, $20 each or all 3 for $50, Chocolate Brown leather chair and a half wall hugger recliner to flat position, $125. (All items in great condition- non-smoker) Pictures are available upon request. Contact Teri Rader at trader@messiah.edu for more info. Moving must sell these items.

Decorative mirror. Very sturdy. (From Pier 1) $35 and wooden accent table $50. See this link for pictures. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kqcyk9gnw1upoxu/AABMz8w6xyS6iAUUeaIhDWpza?dl=0 Contact kblair@messiah.edu if interested.

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Oct. 26, 2016

Thursday, October 27th, 2016

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9

NEWS:

Kathie Shafer, vice president for operations, recently co-presented at the Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers (EACUBO) with Craig Kimmel, partner at RLPS Architects. The present titled “The Learning Commons: A Modern Version of the Traditional Library” was to share the importance of developing strong collaborative spaces within college libraries for student success. The presentation focused on the process Messiah College’s team went through to develop programming, the challenges of the construction and managing a RACP grant along the student reviews about the renovated space. The success of Café Diem was highlighted as an innovated way to engage the users of the library, while contributing to the financial model of the college.

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The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce Katie Kalata and Holly Ragan as the newest members of the provost’s staff. Katie comes to Messiah College from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center with expertise in the Institutional Review Board and project management. Katie will be serving as the provost’s office project coordinator. Holly Ragan joins the campus community with previous executive support experience and will be serving at the administrative assistant to the Office of the Provost. Katie and Holly replace Joanna Hadley-Evans who has transitioned to College Ministries. Please join us in welcoming Katie and Holly.

MESSIAH 411:

Important reminder to faculty – 2017 J-Term and spring semester work submission deadlines set

Learning Technology Services would like to remind the faculty that it’s not too early to begin planning ahead. The 2017 J-Term and spring semester work submission deadlines have been set. Please coordinate your needs for your courses with the deadline dates located at on the ITS blog at the following link: http://blogs.messiah.edu/its/archives/7810

Procedure review:

Messiah faculty are notified of the semester work submission deadlines by the administrative assistant to ITS (Diane Hunsinger) approximately 4-6 weeks before the materials are due. This allows ample time to obtain copyright clearance for course materials (if necessary) and production of your course pack in College Press.
Faculty must complete the online course materials form located on the ITS blog at this link: http://www.messiah.edu/forms/form/331/en/use_of_copyrighted_course_material. The online form allows you to enter/attach your copyright clearance requests, automatically creates the work requisition, and allows you to attach a PDF file of your course pack or lab manual.
It is imperative that faculty who plan to sell a course pack/lab manual to students notify Aleisha Wildon, course materials manager at the Campus Store and Textbook Express.
VERY IMPORTANT: Following the deadlines allows ample time for production, ensures our students have a positive experience when purchasing and receiving their course materials and the instructor has the assurance that their course pack is available for students to purchase before classes begin.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Diane Hunsinger, administrative assistant to ITS, at ext. 3895. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Fauré Requiem to be performed at Messiah College

Messiah College is hosting a special performance of Fauré Requiem on Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. in Parmer Hall. Maestro Stuart Malina and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra will join the Susquehanna Chorale, ensemble-in-residence at Messiah, along with the Messiah College Concert Choir and soloists for a performance of Gabriel Fauré’s beautiful and comforting Requiem. The program will open with Berlioz’s “Symphonie fantastique.” The Susquehanna Chorale and the Messiah College Concert Choir are conducted by Linda Tedford, director of choral activities and artist-in-residence at Messiah College. All tickets are $35. For more information, please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or visit messiah.edu/tickets.

Invite someone you know to Messiah’s Oct. 29 open house

Do you know a student who’s in the college search process and may be a good fit for Messiah College? Consider inviting them personally to visit the college open house on Saturday, Oct. 29. Students can take a closer look at our 80+ majors, tour campus, enjoy a special lunch in the dining hall and spend time interacting with Messiah students, professors and staff. Students and their family members can register online to attend at www.messiah.edu/openhouse. We invite you to share this link with prospective students and their family members, along with the reasons you love being a part of the Messiah College community! We would love to have them visit and extend them a warm welcome for the day.

Upcoming lecture for students on vocation and life after college

WHAT: Special presentation on “Holy Grit: What It Is and Why It’s Important for Life after Messiah”

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Boyer 131

WHO: Dr. Tim Clydesdale, author of “The Purposeful Graduate” and professor of sociology from The College of New Jersey, will be on campus to share important insights gleaned from his research of college students across the country on what it takes to transition well to life after college. Much of Dr. Clydesdale’s enlightening research on emerging adulthood, vocation and resilience has been funded through the Lilly Foundation, an organization to which Messiah has been well connected. Please consider sharing this opportunity with students in your sphere of influence!

WHY: For any and all students who are discerning answers to the following questions:

What is different about the graduates of today and how they approach world of work as compared to previous generations?
What is the difference between students who fly versus fall after graduation?
How can students balance “dreaming big and purposefully” with managing expectations and realistic setbacks?
What does “grit” look like, and how is it developed?

Questions? Contact the Career and Professional Development Center!

Medical treatment for injured student and employees

When an employee is injured while working and needs to seek medical treatment, they are required to use a provider on our panel of physicians (attached) in order for Brickstreet (formerly HM Insurance Group), our workers’ compensation provider, to pay for their treatment. Students who are injured while working and need to seek medical treatment pose a unique problem because often times they do not have transportation to a provider on our panel of physicians. In addition, the Engle Health Center is not on our panel and, as such, the student risks the treatment not being covered there. Students should not go to the Engle Center for a work-related injury. WORKNET Occupational Medicine on the Carlisle Pike provides transportation to their facility for treatment. If an injured student employee needs transportation, please contact WORKNET to arrange for the student to be picked up for treatment and then given transportation back to campus. WORKNET is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If a student employee experiences a life-threatening injury, please call an ambulance immediately. Please share this information with others in your area that need to have this information (such as RDs, dining supervisors, campus events supervisors, etc.).

PLEASE NOTE: Any work related injuries (whether medical treatment is needed or not) must be reported within three (3) days via the online incident report which is located in MC Square>EMPLOYEE FORMS>HUMAN RESOURCES>INCIDENT REPORT. It is responsibility of the student employee’s supervisor to ensure this is completed and to provide the attached employee acknowledgement form to the injured employee at the time of the injury to sign and send to Human Resources. If you have questions, please contact Su Deitch at ext. 7085 or sdeitch@messiah.edu.

Open house for occupational therapy

Do you know a current college student or graduate who may be interested in pursuing a career as an occupational therapist? If so, please consider encouraging them to attend an open house for Messiah College’s Master of Occupational Therapy program on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Prospective students will have a chance to tour our state-of-the-art educational facility, meet the program director and speak with our graduate enrollment staff. Light refreshments will be provided.

Date: Nov. 2
Location: Messiah College, Winding Hill Site
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.

In order to reserve a spot, individuals should call 717-691-6002 or email Stephanie Patterson (spatterson@messiah.edu). More information can be found at www.messiah.edu/mot.

New resource for teaching and learning: 20-Minute Mentor programs

STEP 1: Activate your 20-Minute Mentor Commons subscription 1. Go to www.magnapubs.com/sitelicense/registration.html?v=messiah0927 2. Enter information in each of the required fields. In the Authorization Code box, enter our group Authorization Code MESSIAH248 and click Submit Please note: entering the Authorization Code is done only once.

STEP 2: Access the 20-Minute Mentor Commons library 1. Go to www.magnapubs.com/profile 2. Enter your email address and password, and click Submit. If you do not know or remember your account password, use “Forget your password?” to reset it. 3. On the left side of the screen, under My Account, My Online Access, select Subscriptions. The online content you have access to will be listed to the right. Click the appropriate link to view the content. Please do not share the Authorization Code with anyone outside our campus community. Need help? Call 800-433-0499, ext. 2 (outside the U.S. and Canada call 608-246-3590, ext. 2.). Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. You may also email support@magnapubs.com

Jennifer Fisler professor of education director of teaching & learning

Faculty development workshops

The Agapé Center for Service and Learning will be hosting two faculty development workshops in November for individuals currently using service-learning pedagogy or community engagement within their courses and for those who are interested in doing so in the future.

Workshop #1 – Service-Learning and Student Impact: Discover How Service-Learning Pedagogy Can Enhance Academic Learning Outcomes and Challenge Students’ Development Beyond the Classroom

Service-Learning can lead to positive effects in academic performance, values, self-efficacy, leadership, faith formation and vocation. Come hear from a student panel the ways in which service-learning has impacted their student development beyond the classroom. Their first-hand accounts will illustrate both positive and negative service-learning experiences they have been exposed to, and most importantly, how service-learning has led to transformations in their beliefs, values, and decisions. Refreshments will be provided. This workshop will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. in the Library Athenaeum

Workshop #2 – Teaching Tuesday: Exploring Service-Learning Pedagogy as a Means for Achieving Learning Outcomes in Inclusivity and Diversity

Experienced service-learning colleagues Jean Corey, Brandon Hoover and Charles Seitz will speak to the advantages of using service-learning pedagogy to achieve learning outcomes related to inclusivity and diversity in the classroom. Specific attention will be given to reflection and in-class activities that achieve learning outcomes and can be adapted across courses and majors. This workshop will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. in Boyer 131.

For more information regarding the upcoming workshops and/or to schedule an individual consultation related to service-learning, please contact Shardé Hardy, shardy@messiah.edu or ext. 7218.

Training for supervisors of student employees

November wellness workshop

Our November wellness workshop will be presented by three of our nutrition and dietetics students–Brigitte Brady, Brian Hancock and McKenna Welshans. The workshop is titled “Maximize your lunch hour: eat better and keep moving!” The workshop will be presented on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from noon-12:45 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. Invite a colleague to join you and come find out how you can make the MOST out of your lunch hour.

United Way pledge drive launched

The annual Employee Pledge Drive launched this week and will run through Friday, Nov. 11. By donating to The United Way of the Capital Region (UWCR) during the pledge drive, you can choose to help support efforts focusing on assisting the residents in our community living below the poverty line. $5.1 million was returned to local families during the 2015 tax season through the Money in Your Pocket program, a community partnership which helps low- to moderate-income working families better utilize state and federal tax credits. To learn more about this program and others that help individuals and families address critical issues go to https://www.uwcr.org/images/pdf/we_aspire_piece.pdf. Donating to the United Way is an opportunity for you to help realize solutions to problems in our community. 100% of your contribution is directed to local programs and services. You can • Specify the non-profit recipient • Select one of four focus areas (health, education, income or basic needs) or • Allow the United Way to apply your donation to the area of greatest need.

Pledge forms should be returned to Kathy Castonguay, human resources and compliance, suite 3015. Please contact Kathy with any questions. Thank you for your consideration.

October is Hacktober for ITS!

Recap for Hacktober:

Malware is a program or application designed to harm your computer. You can get this on your system via email attachments, links to malicious websites or downloading programs from third party websites.
Phishing is normally done via an email intended to get you to provide personal and/or confidential information via a URL or by masquerading as a reputable entity. When in doubt, go directly to the company’s website via your web browser. Microsoft doesn’t tell you to change your Messiah password.
Passwords for your accounts should be not be attached to your monitor or under the keyboard. They should not contain any part of your user ID or any other personal information. Special characters are great in a password, but be aware, not all special characters work across all systems.

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Job opportunities:

Facility maintenance at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of general maintenance technician. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9614. Job-related questions may be directed to Dan Smith, facility maintenance service manager, at dsmith@messiah.edu.

Campus Events is accepting applications for the position of campus events worker I. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9626. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu.

For sale:

Solid Oak Armoire w/crown molding (store 32″ wide tv or computer or can be used for clothing) $225.Doors fold into side of cabinet. Matching Solid Oak Lighted Books cases w/crown molding, One has 5 shelves, the other with 3 shelves and double doors at bottom, $100 each., Bar Stools (3) Black wrought iron with floral tapestry upholstered seats 27.5″ seat height w/scroll back, $20 each or all 3 for $50, Chocolate Brown leather chair and a half wall hugger recliner to flat position, $125. (All items in great condition- non-smoker) Pictures available upon request. Contact Teri Rader at trader@messiah.edu for more info. Moving must sell these items.

Several items for sale: Maytag front loading washer and GE electric dryer, $125 each or $200 for both. Frigidaire glass top stove $200 OBO, Gold’s Gym treadmill, seldom used, $250 OBO. Have pictures of all. If interested, contact Tom at trhoads@messiah.edu or leave message at 717.525.4091.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS:

Hope International breakfast

Join us as we hear from Peter Greer, HOPE International’s president and CEO, about HOPE’s work providing discipleship, biblically based training, savings services, and small loans to families in poverty around the world. We’ll learn how HOPE invests in the dreams of women and men, empowering them to use the skills God has placed in their hands to provide for their families and strengthen their communities. Please see attached flyer for details about the event or contact Lisa Brubaker at lwbrubaker@messiah.edu.

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October 20

Thursday, October 20th, 2016

He has shown all you people what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

Micah 6:8

NEWS:

Dr. Robert Reyes, professor of Human Development and Family Science, was recently presented the 2016 Ella Frazier award from the YWCA Greater Harrisburg. The Ella Frazier Award was presented to Dr. Reyes as a community leader actively working on issues related to women and children; the elimination of racism; the promotion of diversity; and for his commitment to educating himself about race and racism and taking action within his spheres of influence to eliminate racism. Congratulations, Robert!

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MESSIAH 411:

Visiting alumni announcement

Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus:

Monday, Oct. 24: Elizabeth Chmielewski, Ph.D candidate, 2007
- Topic Protecting Health– Millions at a Time: Journey to a career in public health, Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Sponsoring faculty: Lawrence Mylin
Tuesday, Oct. 25: Barb Bingham, 2003; Talia Miller, 2016; Megan DeGruchy, 2014 and Ashtin Stoner, 2015 will be participating in a HDFS career panel for the HDFS department

Our visiting alumni program includes a small gift, parking pass, possible coupons for lunch or coffee and notification to the Messiah College campus via the intercom. Please help us recognize your department for bringing back alumni and welcoming them to campus. Please send an email to alumni@messiah.edu to begin the visiting alumni process and alert the office of returning alumni.

Messiah College’s semi-annual shred day – Oct. 25

Online networking opportunity for students and alumni

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is excited to announce that we will be hosting three monthly Brazen events to connect alumni with alumni and to connect alumni with our students. Brazen is an online, cloud-based platform that makes it easy and fun for people to participate through text-based chats. The three virtual events will be broken down by industry, geography and age, and will rotate each month.

For the month of October, we are hosting the following networking receptions:

Thursday, Oct. 20: 8- 9:30 p.m. (Communication, Media and Public Relations Networking), for alumni and students

Friday, Oct. 28: Noon-1:30 p.m. (Messiah College Young Alumni Networking), for alumni

Monday, Oct. 31: Noon- 1:30 p.m. (Connecting Messiah Alumni in central PA), for alumni

After signing in from home, office, smartphone or tablet, alumni/students will participate in one-on-one chats with other attendees. The chats are text-based and timed, allowing them to quickly meet new people, exchange contact information and walk away with several new connections they may not have had before. Each chat is saved, making it simple to look back at the chat history, review notes, gather contact information and follow up. We hope that these connections lead to more in-person connections. Participants have the chance to share their wisdom, knowledge and life experiences, and to exchange career tips and build their professional network–all online, from any device. To learn more about Brazen or sign up for one of these events, please contact Olivia Snare, GA for alumni engagement at os1156@messiah.edu.

Graduate thesis presentation

The School of Graduate Studies Master of Arts in Higher Education is pleased to invite members of the campus community to hear a thesis presentation from Joanna Barnhouse, who will receive her M.A. in Higher Education this December. Joanna’s graduate thesis presentation is Retention Factors for Early Career Fundraising Officers (see her thesis abstract below). The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1 from noon -1 pm in the Library Athenaeum. Please feel free to bring your lunch. Dessert and cold drinks will be provided. RSVP to Tina Keul at tkeul@messiah.edu by Oct. 25. “The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors influencing retention for frontline fundraising staff with less than 16 months of experience in their current positions. An exploration of these factors grew from existing research of Penelope Burk regarding the costs of turnover in frontline fundraising positions. In order to explore this issue, the following research questions were posed as part of a qualitative study. (1) What experiences and challenges threaten the retention of early career gift officers?; (2) What experiences encourage gift officers to persevere in their roles?; and (3) What types of institutional support may help gift early career officers overcome challenges? Four fundraisers managing a portfolio of donors were interviewed and transcripts were analyzed. Retention factors were identified and grouped into three overarching themes: office culture, confidence in ability, and external personal factors. Implications for practice include conducting stay interviews as part of annual reviews, incorporating professional development, improving management and recognition and reward for excellent work.”

An evening with Ken Burns on Nov. 15 – “American Lives”

Ken Burns has been making films for almost 40 years and has directed and produced some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made. Come hear Burns discuss some of his most fascinating subjects including Thomas Jefferson, Lewis & Clark and Frank Lloyd Wright on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Parmer Hall. In his presentation, “American Lives,” he shares with the audience how biography works and provides insight into his master storytelling process. The late historian Stephen Ambrose said of Burns’ films, “More Americans get their history from Ken Burns than any other source.” Burns’ films have won 14 Emmy Awards and two Oscar nominations. His current projects include films about Jackie Robinson, Ernest Hemingway and the history of stand-up comedy. Tickets are $25. Student tickets (with Messiah College student ID) are $10. To purchase, please contact the Messiah College ticket office at 717-691-6036 or visit messiah.edu/tickets.

Facts about Messiah

The Office of Institutional Research has provided access to a wide array of up-to-date college statistics. You can view the latest fact book, enrollment summaries and other college-wide statistics on the Institutional Research web page (http://www.messiah.edu/offices/research/).Click on “check out our fact book” or look under “research” for enrollment summaries, etc.

Oregon Extension to visit campus

Oregon Extension faculty member Heidi Gehman will be on campus Monday, Oct. 24 -Wednesday, Oct. 26, to talk to students about opportunities for students to study at the Oregon Extension. Each fall, the Oregon Extension welcomes 20-25 students to a rustic setting in the Cascade Mountains, where serious students can ask their deepest questions, read gripping and challenging books, wrestle with profound ideas in writing, and converse honestly and animatedly with fellow students and six faculty. With 3 or 4 cabin-mates, students buy and cook their own meals. Backpacking, a trip to San Francisco and the Oregon coast, rafting, biking and Bible study opportunities complete the autumn adventure. If you are interested in meeting with Heidi or inviting her to speak to your class, please contact Wendy Lippert wlippert@messiah.edu. Heidi will have an information table in Eisenhower Commons all three days and will be hosting an informational meeting. Please encourage interested students attend:

Oct. 25, 4 p.m. – Information Session – Larsen 237

To learn more about this program, please browse http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/1066/oregon_extension

Invite someone you know to Messiah’s Oct. 29 open house

October is Hacktober – passwords

While there are different schools of thoughts on good passwords, we can tell you some not so great passwords. The following passwords are not good: Messiah2016, Fall2016, 2016Fall, 2016Jterm, MessiahRocks, etc.…We love Messiah, but it really shouldn’t be part of your password. You also should not have part of your username or anything personal, such as your birthday, as your password. Special characters are great in a password, but not all special characters will work across all systems at Messiah. It would be best to limit the special characters to an underscore (_), hashtag(#), or dollar sign($). If you would like to check how long it would take to crack a password, you can use https://howsecureismypassword.net.

Messiah College Business Alumni Networking Breakfast

Breakfast topic: Making Networking Work
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016

Business and other professionals need to do networking well, yet they’re rarely taught how to network effectively, nor are they given opportunities to practice their networking skills in earnest. At its upcoming breakfast, the Messiah College Business Alumni association will address these deficiencies and suggest how networking can be a kingdom-building act. Every MCBA event involves networking, but at the November breakfast, networking will be the main course. Mike True, senior associate, talent development and marketing in Messiah College’s Career and Professional Development Center, will open the event by sharing several best practices in networking and inviting guests to add their own. After this networking primer, attendees will have the opportunity to put their networking skills in play through several rounds of “speed networking.” This breakfast promises to be one of the most exciting and interactive MCBA events yet. It will be almost impossible for people to leave without enhancing their networking skills and expanding their networks. We hope you’ll come and network with us!

Event cost: $15

This event is open to EVERYONE! You do not have to be a Messiah alumnus, and attendance at previous events is NOT a prerequisite. Register at http://attend.com/MCBA116

Career Expo – Oct. 26 – Brubaker Auditorium

The 11th Annual Career and Graduate School Expo will take place in Brubaker Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There are 129 employers and graduate schools registered to attend. Please stop by to speak with them. Also, please strongly encourage your students to attend this event. This is open to every student – first year through senior – and alumni. Some faculty have indicated they are making attendance a class assignment. The complete employer guidebook for the event is posted on the homepage of www.messiah.edu/career. The guidebook is a fully searchable PDF. Just type Control F to conduct a “Find.” A search box will appear in the upper right of the screen. For example, typing in “counseling” will find every instance of that word. Some organizations have indicated they are looking for students from many majors and major groupings or clusters, while others have been more focused on certain majors. Several of them have listed “All Majors” and “All Major Groups.” Thank you!

Upcoming lecture for students on vocation and life after college

WHAT: Special presentation on “Holy Grit: What It Is and Why It’s Important for Life after Messiah”

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Boyer 131

WHY: For any and all students who are discerning answers to the following questions:

What is different about the graduates of today and how they approach world of work as compared to previous generations?
What is the difference between students who fly versus fall after graduation?
How can students balance “dreaming big and purposefully” with managing expectations and realistic setbacks?
What does “grit” look like, and how is it developed?

Questions? Contact the Career and Professional Development Center!

Medical treatment for injured student and employees

CLASSIFIEDS:

For sale:

Various lots of girls’ clothing available: all clothes are clean and in excellent condition with some in brand new condition, and come from a smoke-free and pet-free home. Sizes range from 0 mos to 2T.

Dresser changing top transforms any dresser or flat surface into a convenient changing table. Includes changing pad. Features include: * Fits on any sturdy dresser top 35.5″ x 17.25″ or bigger * All wood materials * Color: Black cherry espresso * Assembled dimensions: 36.25″W x 6.75″H x 18″D Asking $20 or reasonable offer.

Twin Z nursing pillow; Essential nursing pillow for moms with twins. Includes: * Built-in back support for mom * Comes with two (2) machine washable covers and storage/travel bag * Visit http://www.twinznursingpillow.com/ for more information; In like-new condition. $75 or reasonable offer.

Day Dreamer Inclined Infant Sleeper (2 available), asking $50/each or reasonable offer

Moon and Stars mobile/crib skirt Pottery Barn, $40 or reasonable offer

Baby Bullet 0-piece baby food making system by Magic Bullet. Never been used and all pieces are still sealed within the box. $45 or reasonable offer

For complete information/pictures, please contact Maria Rippon at mrippon@messiah.edu.

For rent:

Nice one bedroom apartment with bonus room at 708B in downtown Grantham. Private off street parking, close to Messiah College and Rt. 15 South. Landlord pays water, sewer and trash removal. Available immediately. No pets, no smoking. Please call Jim at 717-766-8846

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October 14

Thursday, October 13th, 2016

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.

Lamentations 3:22

MESSIAH 411:

Website projects for October

The Web Services team will be out of the office from Oct. 16-19. If you have projects you are considering initiating during that time, we recommend that you expedite them or plan on delaying them until after Oct. 19. In all cases, please use the appropriate web form at http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/2579/web_service_help_tickets for the most efficient project initiation.

Visiting alumni announcement

The HDFS department is having an alumni career panel on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The event will take place in Parmer Cinema from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. A light dinner will follow in the Boyer Atrium from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Participating alumni include Talia Miller ’16, Barbara Bingham ’03, Ashtin Stoner ’15 and Megan Dubbs DeGruchy ’14.

Family concert with Messiah College Symphony Orchestra

The Messiah College Symphony Orchestra proudly presents a Family Concert for ALL members of the family (even the very young and the very loud)! This one-hour concert will include selections by Schubert, Beethoven and Ravel, and the audience will be introduced to the instruments of the orchestra through Russell Peck’s Thrill of the Orchestra. After the performance, children in the audience will be invited to try many of the instruments in an Instrument Petting Zoo. The concert will take place, Saturday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m., in Parmer Hall, located in the High Center for Worship and Performing Arts. Admission is free.

October is Hacktober – phishing

Phishing scams are normally fraudulent emails designed to trick the user into responding or clicking a link for the user to provide an ID and password. Spear phishing are attacks which are more pointed and have more detailed information in them, such as your place of employment, a boss’s name, etc. Phishing emails normally contain images that look legitimate like UPS, EBay, Google, Microsoft, etc. They also include links to invalid websites or infected attachments. Please take a minute to watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFa8gvvbELA. We also have several articles regarding phishing in the ITS blog located at http://helpdesk.messiah.edu.

Messiah College’s semi-annual shred day – Oct. 25

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, Shredding Solutions will provide a shred truck on campus. The truck will be located in the service area parking spots located outside Hoffman Hall and will be available from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Please use this opportunity to purge your office/work areas of documentation that contains confidential information that has met its retention requirements and is no longer needed. What can be shredded? All forms of documentation containing confidential information can be included in this campus shred day. Secured data, all sizes, color and texture of paper will be accepted. The shredding truck can shred/destroy staples and paperclips, but ALL BINDER CLIPS MUST BE REMOVED and documents in binders will not be accepted.

Shredding instructions: Loose or small volume shredding needs (less than six banker boxes)- Please bring all loose or small volume of paper for shredding directly to the truck beginning at 11 a.m. It is the goal to complete all shredding needs in the designated two (2) hours scheduled; plan to bring paper between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Please note, the shredding truck will be leaving promptly at 1 p.m., so we suggest arriving by 12:45 p.m. You will have the opportunity to observe your documents throughout the shredding process if you wish.

Special shredding needs: If your department has a specific shredding need, special arrangements can be made by calling John Luft at ext. 6723. All shredding arrangements must be made prior to the close of business Friday, Oct. 21. For special requests or for other questions, please contact John Luft.

Grandparent’s Day 2016 – THANK YOU!

On behalf of the Office of Development, we offer our sincerest gratitude to all the students and employees for warmly welcoming over 650 grandparents to our Messiah College campus on Thursday, Oct. 6. We are deeply appreciative for the gracious hospitality shown to our grandparent guests by the campus community in spite of challenges brought by such a large number of visitors. Grandparent’s Day is a great team effort and we are thankful for our colleagues in conference services, dining services, college ministries, public safety, Oakes Museum, School of the Arts, residence life, admissions and the advancement division for making this eighth annual event such a success. Also, thank you to our COE colleagues for accommodating some extra “student” visitors in your classroom!

Important reminder to faculty – 2017 J-Term & spring semester work submission deadlines set

Learning Technology Services would like to remind the faculty that it’s not too early to begin planning ahead. The 2017 J-Term and Spring Semester work submission deadlines have been set. Please coordinate your needs for your courses with the deadline dates located at on the ITS blog at the following link: http://blogs.messiah.edu/its/archives/7810

Procedure review:

Messiah faculty are notified of the semester work submission deadlines by the administrative assistant to ITS (Diane Hunsinger) approximately 4-6 weeks before the materials are due. This allows ample time to obtain copyright clearance for course materials (if necessary) and production of your course pack in College Press.
Faculty must complete the online course materials form located on the ITS blog at this link: http://www.messiah.edu/forms/form/331/en/use_of_copyrighted_course_material. The online form allows you to enter/attach your copyright clearance requests, automatically creates the work requisition, and allows you to attach a PDF file of your course pack or lab manual.
It is imperative that faculty who plan to sell a course pack/lab manual to students notify Aleisha Wildon, course materials manager at the Campus Store and Textbook Express.
VERY IMPORTANT: Following the deadlines allows ample time for production, ensures our students have a positive experience when purchasing and receiving their course materials and the instructor has the assurance that their course pack is available for students to purchase before classes begin.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Diane Hunsinger, administrative assistant to ITS, at ext. 3895. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Online networking opportunity for students and alumni

For the month of October, we are hosting the following networking receptions:

Thursday, Oct. 20: 8- 9:30 p.m. (Communication, Media and Public Relations Networking), for alumni and students

Friday, Oct. 28: Noon-1:30 p.m. (Messiah College Young Alumni Networking), for alumni

Monday, Oct. 31: Noon- 1:30 p.m. (Connecting Messiah Alumni in central PA), for alumni

Graduate thesis presentation

An Evening with Ken Burns on Nov. 15 – “American Lives”

Ken Burns has been making films for almost 40 years and has directed and produced some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made. Come hear Burns discuss some of his most fascinating subjects including Thomas Jefferson, Lewis & Clark and Frank Lloyd Wright on Tuesday evening, Nov. 15, in Parmer Hall. In his presentation, “American Lives,” he shares with the audience how biography works and provides insight into his master storytelling process. The late historian Stephen Ambrose said of Burns’ films, “More Americans get their history from Ken Burns than any other source.” Burns’ films have won 14 Emmy Awards and two Oscar nominations. His current projects include films about Jackie Robinson, Ernest Hemingway and the history of stand-up comedy. Tickets are $25. Student tickets (with Messiah College student ID) are $10. To purchase, please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or visit messiah.edu/tickets.

Fauré Requiem to be performed at Messiah College

Messiah College is hosting a special performance of Fauré Requiem to be performed on Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. in Parmer Hall. Maestro Stuart Malina and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra will join the Susquehanna Chorale, ensemble-in-residence at Messiah, along with the Messiah College Concert Choir and soloists for a performance of Gabriel Fauré’s beautiful and comforting Requiem. The program will open with Berlioz’s “Symphonie fantastique.” The Susquehanna Chorale and the Messiah College Concert Choir are conducted by Linda Tedford, director of choral activities and artist-in-residence at Messiah College. All tickets are $35. For more information, please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or visit messiah.edu/tickets.

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Job opportunities

Campus Events currently has an opening for the position of campus events worker II – Jordan, shift 2. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9549. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu.

Dining Services is accepting applications for the position of catering supervisor. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9557. Job-related questions may be directed to Derrick Trent, catering manager, at dtrent@messiah.edu.

The Admissions Office at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of admissions assistant for transfer admissions. For additional information and to apply, please see: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9566. Job-related questions may be directed to Rusty Hoffman, assistant director of transfer admissions, at rhoffman@messiah.edu.

The School of the Arts at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of studio art technician. For additional information and to apply, please see: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9523. Job-related questions may be directed to Richard Roberson, dean, school of the arts, at rroberso@messiah.edu.

For sale

Moving: tools for sale. Woodworking tools: clamps, dovetail, air nail guns, various saws, drill press, planers, 500 lb hoist, sawdust collection system, and more. Contact Terry at tmcloughlin@messiah.edu for more details.

Multiple household items. CD/VHS/DVD Cabinet – $5; Computer Desk (black/gray) – $5; Computer desk – $5; 4-drawer filing cabinet – $5; 2-drawer filing cabinets – $5; desk chair (black) – $5; desk chair (black/gray) – $5; rolling microwave stand – $5; CD Rack – $3; Multi-Game (Basketball, Football, etc.) – $5; Girls Adjustable Inline Skates (Size 5-8) – $5; Boys Adjustable Inline Skates (Size 1-3) – $5; Knickknack Display – $2. Pictures available at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vml1te6e8whwqov/AAA1uYYH7_HcYX0pWFnIorBba?dl=0 . Contact Don Lerew at ext. 2030 or email DLerew@messiah.edu if interested.

For rent

One-bedroom apartment in Mechanicsburg area. 2nd floor, fresh paint, new carpeting, and off-street parking. Heat, hot water, sewer and trash included. Tenant pays for electric and cable. Coin-op laundry on site. Non-smoking, no pets. One-month security deposit, one-year lease. $640 Call Tim McLoughlin at 717-697-1956 for appointment.

Free

Free queen bed. Gently used; in great condition. In need of new home due to a move. If you have questions or are interested, please contact lseneca@messiah.edu

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS:

What: Operation Wildcat HUGE indoor yard sale

When: Oct. 21 and 22, 2016

Where: Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church (McBic), 1050 S. York Street, Mechanicsburg

Times:

Friday, Oct. 21 – 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 22 – 7:30 a.m. – Noon
$1.00 Fill a Bag Sale starts at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday!

All proceeds from the sale go to help families in need in the Mechanicsburg School District. Items for sale: toys, books, baby items, clothing, games, household items, decorative items, handbags, collectibles, knic knacs, holiday items, hardware, furniture – you name it we probably have it for sale! NEW FOR THIS SALE: Due to the large amount of books and clothing items at this sale we will be holding a $2 book/clothing bag sale starting at 3 p.m. on Friday. ONLY BOOKS AND CLOTHING will be included in the $2 bag sale. Any questions call Operation Wildcat at 717-773-1988 or Ramona Fritschi at rfritschi@messiah.edu.

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October 6

Thursday, October 6th, 2016

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

John 14: 27

MESSIAH 411:

Attention Mac users

OS X 10.12 (Sierra) has been released. As with any new operating system there are always bugs discovered the first several weeks and even months after its release. Therefore, ITS is requesting all staff who have been assigned a Mac computer NOT attempt to upgrade to version 10.12 as it may be several months until we have a good handle on issues that may exist in our environment and how to resolve them.

ITS announces administrative assistant

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Diane Hunsinger as the administrative assistant to Information Technology Services. Diane will provide administrative support to the vice president and to the directors in addition to continuing some of her previous duties of supporting Faltron test scoring and copyright as well as managing the Hoffman drop-offs with College Press and Disability Services. Please congratulate Diane on her new role.

ID reader loaner request

ITS would like to announce that they now have a limited number of Card Readers in the loaner pool for events other than chapel. To schedule, please complete the request form found on the ITS web page by clicking on Employees on the left side and then the ID Reader Loaner Request under OnlineForms.

Please contact the HelpDesk at ext 4444 with questions.

Library special projects fund call for proposals; deadline Dec. 9

The Library and Library Committee are pleased to announce a request for proposals for the library Special Projects Fund. This Fund allows departments, faculty or programs to improve the library collection by applying for and using additional funds from outside their department library allocation. The distribution of funds will be determined through a proposal process coordinated by the Library Committee. Faculty, departments or programs are invited to submit proposals for the Special Projects Fund. The deadline for proposals is Friday, Dec. 9.

We invite proposals that would build the library collection in the following ways:

Support new majors, programs or curricular concentrations (undergraduate)
Support interdisciplinary projects
Address underdeveloped areas of the library collection
Make one-time, large purchases such as important reference works
Address changing media formats
Address changing cultural or pedagogical needs. Please review the document about this fund on the Special Projects Fund website, http://www.messiah.edu/info/21167/library_services/1877/special_projects_fund, for complete information and a link to the online proposal form, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHupnttxj5gp7REZ6t4HbEIsItCHHX0ot4J48Seq0UuiQ8nQ/viewform.

Please direct any questions about this fund or the proposal process to your liaison librarian. Submit completed applications via the online proposal form. You may alternatively submit them to Beth Transue, librarian/collection development coordinator, box 3002 or btransue@messiah.edu. The Library Committee looks forward to reviewing your proposals this fall.

Website projects for October

The Web services team will be out of the office from Oct. 16-Oct. 19. If you have projects that you are considering initiating during that time, we recommend that you expedite them or plan on delaying them until after Oct. 19. In all cases, please use the appropriate web form at http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/2579/web_service_help_tickets for the most efficient project initiation.

“Welding with Children”

Friends of Murray Library invites the campus community to a reading by Tim Gautreaux, a novelist and short story writer, who has been called the “Bayou shepherd of half-sunk souls.” He will read “Welding with Children,” at 8 p.m. in the Frey Hall Alexander Auditorium (110) on Thursday, Oct. 6.

A book signing will follow. The event is free and open to the public. Tim Gautreaux is professor emeritus in English at Southeastern Louisiana University. His work has appeared in Harper’s, Atlantic Monthly, GQ, Best American Short Stories.

Visiting Alumni Update

We are pleased to welcome back to campus the following alumni:

Oct. 4 – Tyler Miller ’08 and Dave Barrett ’91 speaking in the engineering department – sponsoring faculty – Brian Swartz.

Oct. 7 – Cynthia Wallis ’16 – nursing 411 presentation – sponsoring faculty – Tara S. Jankouskas

Oct. 10 – Cuong Diep, Ph.D. – presentation on using zebrafish to understand kidney regeneration – sponsoring faculty – Lawrence Mylin

October wellness workshop

Come join us at our October Wellness Workshop where Dave Tanis will be telling all of us to go take a hike! Titled, “A Walk in the Woods: Great for the Heart and the Soul” you will learn about the many physical, emotional and spiritual benefits of hiking, as well as common sense tips on being sure you are safe and well-prepared for your hike. Here are the details: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 3-3:45 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. See you there- and take the scenic route.

October is Hacktober – this week is malware awareness

Malware – Malware is short for malicious software, meant to damage or disrupt your computer system, including a Mac. Normally Windows computers are the targets, but Macs can also get viruses and malware. Malware may be tracking software, it can be a program designed to lock your files, it can affect your hardware, or it may scan your computer for financial information. Email is the easiest way to spread malware. Be aware of any email that asks you to provide a password or change your password. Other email red flags are misspellings, incomplete/invalid return email addresses, just a link to another website, to name a few. You can check your ability to detect malware by going to https://www.opendns.com/phishing-quiz/. We also have several articles regarding malware in the ITS blog located at http://helpdesk.messiah.edu.

Cell phone contest winners

Please join us in congratulating the winners of our cell phone contest. The recipients of the four $50 Amazon gift cards are: Rebecca Grodkiewicz (general education), Bob Feil (panned and leadership gifts), Holly Myers (graduate program in counseling) and Heather Dravk (modern languages).

Although the contest is over, it is not too late to update your emergency contact information and cell phone information in MCSquare. Let us keep you safe and informed! Go to the Personal Information tab of the self-service main menu in MCSquare and update the following: (1) Emergency Contacts (Employee) (2) Cell phone information – “View and Maintain Cell Phone Info”

Don’t forget to click the “Update” button on the cell phone page to update or confirm your cell phone information.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Eurydice” by Sarah Ruhl

Messiah’s Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to open our 2016-2017 Season with “Eurydice” tonight in Poorman Black Box Theater. On the day of her wedding, Eurydice falls victim to a tragic accident that sends her hurtling into a wonderland of an underworld. Full of poetry, lyrical beauty, and wit, Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice” transforms a traditional myth into a visceral, contemporary meditation on love worth grieving for. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets for any performance can be purchased at the ticket office, by phone at 717-691-6036, online at www.messiah.edu/tickets, or at the door.

The Department of Education’s fall faculty research forum

On Thursday, Oct. 6, the Department of Education’s Professor Milton Gaither will discuss his research and summarize recent trends in homeschooling within the United States, which is the subject of the final chapter of his book “Homeschool: An American History,” an updated edition of which is due out in early 2017. Dr. Gaither will explain how the homeschooling movement is growing more diverse in terms of who is doing it, how it’s being done, and why. What has historically been the practice of Christian fundamentalists and back-to-nature romantics is increasingly going mainstream, as homeschoolers develop formal institutions in the private sector and as public schools create online and blended learning opportunities. Dr. Gaither will also discuss some of the recent controversies and scandals in the homeschooling movement and speculate on what the future may hold. Join the Department of Education from 4-5p.m. in Boyer 131 for a lively talk on a timely subject and refreshments with friends and colleagues.

CLASSIFIEDS:

Job opportunities:

The School of the Arts at Messiah College has an opening for the position of studio art technician. For more information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9523. Job-related questions may be directed to Richard Roberson, Dean, School of the Arts, at rroberso@messiah.edu.

For sale:

Hoodies for Sale. 2 youth large Nike hoodies, 1 youth XL Nike hoodie, 1 youth large Under Armour hoodie, 5 Youth XL Under Armour hoodies, 1 youth large Pittsburgh Steelers hoodie, 2 youth large Pittsburgh Penguins hoodies, 1 youth XL dri-fit long sleeve shirt Nike and Under Armour hoodie, $15 each. Team hoodies and dri-fit shirt $10 each. Contact Bill Althoff at balthoff@messiah.edu.

Free:

Ceramic heat bulb.100W 120V ZooMed ceramic infrared heat emitter bulb, for reptiles in 30-40 gallon terrariums. Standard (E26) bulb base. Contact Angela at AHare@messiah.edu.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS:

Philippine Madrigal singers concert cancelled

The concert previously scheduled for Oct. 11 at Northern York High School has been cancelled, as the group was unable to get Visas for this United States tour.

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September 29

Thursday, September 29th, 2016

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Psalm 46:10

MESSIAH 411:

President’s “Open Door” Day has been postponed to Oct. 17

The “Open Door” day scheduled for Friday, Sept. 30 has been postponed to Monday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. – noon, to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. “Open Door” is an opportunity for you to speak with the President in her office on the second floor of Old Main. Room 206 will have a sign-in sheet on Oct. 17. Please call the president’s office at ext. 2820 if you have any questions.

New change for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Have you heard about the new change for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? For the 2017-2018 school year, students can file the FAFSA as early as Oct. 1. They no longer have to wait until Jan. 1, 2017. As an employee of Messiah College, this may not directly impact you, but we want to let you know what is happening so that you will be aware of the changes if you have the opportunity to discuss this with your students or their parents. More information about this change and what it means for Messiah College students can be found on our Early FAFSA/Prior Year webpage. If you have any questions about this change, please don’t hesitate to contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@messiah.edu.

CIEE Shanghai representative to visit campus

On Oct. 17, Allison Moroney, a representative of CIEE Shanghai will be on campus to introduce students to opportunities to study in China. If you are interested in meeting with her to learn more about the program or in having her speak briefly to your class(es), please contact Wendy Lippert in the Intercultural Office at ext. 6089 or wlippert@messiah.edu. Also, please feel free to share with your students that the Allison will host an information table in Eisenhower Commons on that day and will be hosting the following information session:

October 17, 4 p.m., Larsen 237 (General Information Session)

To learn more about this program, visit http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/2414/ciee_china.

Messiah College Press and Postal Services announce new partnership with PrintReleaf

Beginning Oct.1, a new software program will be calculating how many sheets of paper students and employees use each day on Messiah owned copiers and printers. This information will then be used to certifiably reforest Messiah College’s paper consumption. New trees will be planted equivalent to our paper use at reforestation projects across the globe. Look for the PrintReleaf stickers on every machine and be sure to watch the 2-minute video showing you how this program works at www.printreleaf.com. Look for future e-mails and visit the College Press web and social media pages to learn more. Or, come see us at Sustain-a-fest on Oct. 7 where we will also be sharing information about our FSC certification and “close the loop” program.

Fall break reminder

To All Employees:

This is a reminder to all employees that fall break for students begins Thursday, Oct. 20 and continues through Sunday, Oct. 23. As noted on the Office of Human Resources and Compliance holiday schedule, the fall break holiday for employees will occur on either Thursday, Oct. 20 or Friday, Oct. 21 (http://www.messiah.edu/info/20590/benefits/1014/holiday_schedule

Employees who are eligible for other paid holidays, as outlined in section 3.14 (Paid Holidays) of the Employee Policy and Procedure Manual are eligible for the fall break holiday if it occurs during the employee’s regularly-scheduled assignment. http://www.messiah.edu/download/downloads/id/1307/Section_3_Benefits.pdf

Time off must be coordinated through an employee’s supervisor to assure offices remain open during both of these days. Every attempt should be made to provide the holiday to eligible employees on one of the two approved days. In the event that coverage for special events or projects does not allow an employee to have time off on one of the two approved days, any exception must be approved by the supervisor and the time off must be used within the pay period that includes the fall break holiday.

Attention Mac users

ITS announces administrative assistant

Grandparents Day 2016

Thursday, Oct. 6 will mark our eighth annual Grandparents Day. The purpose of this wonderful event is to allow the grandparent(s) and/or elderly mentors of current students the opportunity to experience firsthand what it is like to attend Messiah College and to become familiar with our campus and all it has to offer. Please be sure to warmly welcome our grandparents when you see them on campus. Any questions about this event can be directed to Yonette Schneider, special events and donor stewardship coordinator, at YSchneid@messiah.edu.

ITS announcement

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CLASSIFIEDS:

For sale:

Ikea Sniglar crib (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50248541/): Excellent condition; converts to toddler bed. Can include foam mattress and two fitted sheets (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80152872/). $60 Geox toddler girl winter boots size 7 (Pictures: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lb6abowz10rovi6/2016-09-26%2014.46.52.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/6sgmide1up2xwze/2016-09-26%2014.47.15.jpg?dl=0). $15 Bibs: range of coverage; used, but good condition; 22 in total: $10 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/iwq1ps5yvptsv4w/2016-09-27%2011.14.54.jpg?dl=0). Ergo baby carrier with infant insert: excellent condition; black: $40 https://www.dropbox.com/s/b91vhmdb9r1h2pa/2016-09-27%2011.10.42.jpg?dl=0). Toddler girl raincoat: Carter’s; excellent condition; 12 months (but fits 9-18 months): $10 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/468ehoprz4hm3dg/2016-09-27%2011.10.17.jpg?dl=0)

Contact Nathan Skulstand at nskulstad@messiah.edu.

Moving sale. We are having a moving sale and need to get rid of these final items. If you want more details on any of these items, or would like to see them, please let me know. Prices are negotiable Pool Table $275 (new 399-599) Nordic Track $100 Solid Oak Book Shelf and Cabinet $350 Snow Blower $450 1 season New $775 Billy Goat $350 Riding Zero Turn Lawn and Garden Tractor $1,800 1 Season, New $3750 Fridge $150 Chest Freezer $150 Garage Work Bench (not the supplies on it) $150. Contact Sally Richardson at srichardson@messiah.edu.

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OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Harvest happening at Grantham Church

The Arts Hub event series hosted by Grantham Church is having an outdoor fall festival called “Harvest Happening” on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. Everyone is invited for dinner, games for kids and adults, and live musical entertainment. Featured guests this year are The Eric Byrd Trio, led by Messiah College adjunct music professor Eric Byrd. The evening will start with dinner and musical performance followed by games, dessert and campfire songs. Join us for this free event! For more information contact Doug Curry at dcurry1@messiah.edu.

Philippine Madrigal Singers in concert

On Oct. 11, the Northern York Choral Program and Music Boosters will be hosting a concert by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, fondly known as MADZ. This prestigious choir has recently won the top prize at the International Choral Competition. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the Northern York High School auditorium in Dillsburg. Tickets are $10, general admission. For more information, contact Roseann Sachs at rsachs@messiah.edu.

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September 22, 2016

Thursday, September 22nd, 2016

The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.”

Jeremiah 31:3

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President’s “Open Door” Day has been postponed to Oct. 17

The “Open Door” Day scheduled for Friday, Sept. 30 has been postponed to Monday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. – noon, to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. “Open Door” is an opportunity for you to speak with the President in her office on the second floor of Old Main. Room 206 will have a sign-in sheet on Oct. 17. Please call the president’s office at ext. 2820 if you have any questions.

New change for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Advise a fall beak service trip

The Agapé Center would like to offer the opportunity for employees to participate in and advise a student service trip over fall break. Through service with diverse communities, we hope students will experience enriching and challenging growth which will help to foster learning of oneself, of the needs of others, and of the role that service plays in society through a lens of Christian faith. Advisors serve alongside students, assist student leaders in facilitation of reflection and devotions, and assist in any problem-solving that may arise. All costs are covered for advisors. Fall break service trips will take place Thursday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Oct. 23. Our partnering organizations include: Catholic Charities (Baltimore, Md.), Priority 1 Ministries (Bronx, N.Y.), AROMA Cumberland Pointe (Mechanicsburg, Pa.) and the Children’s Bible Fellowship of New York (Carmel, N.Y.). We are currently looking for an advisor who may be interested in specifically serving with the Children’s Bible Fellowship of New York, which is described below. If you’re interested in serving as an advisor or have additional questions, please contact Shardé Hardy at shardy@messiah.edu by Friday, Sept. 23. Thank you for considering!

Children’s Bible Fellowship of New York (Carmel, N.Y.)—For nearly 75 years, CBFNY has worked with inner city at-risk youth and children with disabilities through summer camp programs consisting of a variety of activities. Our students will participate in discipleship ministries—similar to vacation Bible school—working with youth populations. Furthermore, students will receive an in-depth orientation that includes team-building and population-specific training. http://www.cbfny.org/

Ross Douthat, noted New York Times Columnist, to speak on campus

On Tuesday evening Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Ross Douthat, New York Times columnist and author, will speak in Parmer Hall on the topic, “Christian Citizens in a Post-Christian Republic.” This event, sponsored by the College Honors Program, College Ministries and the Messiah College Office of the President, is free and open to the public. No ticket required. Contact Dean Curry (dcurry@messiah.edu) with any questions.

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Policy for uncovered windows

College Council passed the following policy on Sept. 8, 2016. Based upon expressed concern from our insurance company, the Department of Safety and employees, the College is implementing a policy that requires all employees to avoid covering windows on doors.

Policy: For safety, security and professional liability purposes, all office and workspace door windows must be kept clear, fully accessible and free of any covering. The only offices that may have their door windows covered are the following confidential offices:

Counseling offices in the Counseling Center, located in the Engle Health Center
Health rooms in the Engle Health Center
The College Pastor in the College Ministries Office
The employee meeting space in the Office of Human Resources

Covering a door window may reduce or eliminate an employee’s access to professional liability coverage provided by the College’s insurance policy.

Practice: If the window on the door of the office or area to which you have been assigned is covered, and the covering was not installed nor approved by the College, please fully remove all covering and maintain the area accordingly. Department of Safety and Facility Maintenance staff will periodically check all office door windows. Any violations of this policy will be reported to the Office of Human Resources and Compliance and the window coverings will be removed. If you supervise students, please provide them with guidance on complying with this policy. Questions or concerns should be directed to the director of safety and administrative services (lmaynard@messiah.edu) and/or the vice president for human resources and compliance (acoffey@messiah.edu).

Rationale: Windows on doors have been identified as a safety best practice and prudent course of action for all professionals who meet individually with students. Likewise, in the event of a building evacuation, windows on doors allow the Department of Safety to more quickly assess occupancy. The College has been working steadily to install windows on doors throughout campus. Covering the window obviously negates the safety features of having a window. Our insurance broker has expressed concern that we do not have a policy prohibiting covered door windows and has noted that a significant number of employees do, in fact, cover the windows on their doors. The insurance company has clearly expressed that they reserve the right to limit professional liability coverage for employees who cover door windows. Please see the frequently asked questions here.

Ravi Scott Jain’s lecture “From Wonder to Wisdom” September 2

The picture of contemporary science is dominated by the imaginary of classical physics which envisions a law-governed universe in which passive particles bounce around impacting one another. But this picture of mechanistic atomism has two big problems.

It is and always has been on a crash course with the humanities through its diminution of qualities to secondary status.
Astonishingly modern physics no longer holds to this classical imaginary and so this collision between natural science and the humanities is not a necessary one. Surprisingly, recovering natural science as part of the traditional liberal arts curriculum offers a picture of reality which more easily comports both with contemporary scientific inquiry as well as theology and the humanities.

Ravi Scott Jain will explore how the traditional categories of natural philosophy and the common arts (think technology) better situate our natural scientific endeavors on the arc from wonder to wisdom, may culminate in worship, and do not sacrifice the ability to do work.

Here is his bio: Ravi Jain graduated from Davidson College with a BA and interests in physics, ancient Greek, and international political economy. He worked at various churches, received an M.A. from Reformed Theological Seminary, and later earned a Graduate Certificate in Mathematics from the University of Central Florida. He began teaching calculus and physics at the Geneva Classical Christian School in 2003 where he has developed an integrated double period class called “The Scientific Revolution.” In this class the students read primary sources like Galileo and Newton in order to recapitulate the narrative of discovery while preserving the mathematical and scientific rigor expected of a college level treatment. During his tenure there he coauthored “The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Christian Classical Education.” He has given over 50 talks and workshops throughout the country and overseas on topics related to education, mathematics, and science. He will give the talk and then we will discuss. Pizza will be served. (first come, first served for the pizza.) It is a regular meeting of the philosophy club. No tickets are needed. Anyone is welcome.

Veritas study abroad director to visit campus

On Oct. 12, Veritas Christian Study Abroad Director Charlie Harrisberger will be on campus to introduce students to opportunities to study with Veritas programs in Chile and France. If you are interested in meeting with him to learn more about the programs or in having him speak briefly to your class(es), please contact Wendy Lippert in the Intercultural Office at ext. 6089 or wlippert@messiah.edu. Also, please feel free to share with your students that the Charlie will host an information table in Eisenhower Commons on that day and will be hosting the following information sessions highlighting both programs:

Oct.12, 4 p.m., Larsen 237 (General Information Session)
Oct.12, 5 p.m., Larsen 237 (Orientation session for students applying to study with Veritas Spring 2017)

To learn more about these program visit

Veritas Study Abroad Chile: http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/2512/veritas_chile
Veritas Study Abroad Paris: http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/2514/veritas_paris

Pizza with Professionals

The Career and Professional Development Center is pleased to announce the schedule for the fall Pizza with Professionals sessions. During each session, the speaker (usually an alum) will talk with students about their organization, career path, and any professional advice they have. Free pizza is provided. All sessions will be held from noon-1 p.m. Educators are welcome to attend. To RSVP for sessions, please visit www.messiah.edu/info/21116/upcoming_events

Health Professionals Panel –Sept. 29, Boyer 137
Fiduciary Trust – Oct. 4, Larsen 237
Accenture – Oct. 12, Hostetter 113
Sight and Sound Theaters, Nov. 1, Hostetter 113
GoCorps – Nov. 7, Boyer 131
Mennonite Central Committee – Nov. 9, Hostetter 113

Movie on the Green

The Movie on the Green event is TOMORROW, Friday, Sept. 23 – Family Weekend! This event, hosted by the Office of Human Resources and Compliance, is open to all employees and their families as well as students and their families. Suggested donation: $2 per person or $10 per family. All donations and proceeds go to the Central PA Foodbank.

Movie: Zootopia
Sponsored by: The Standard
Location: Eisenhower Lawn
Rain location: Brubaker
Concession stand opens at 6:30 p.m.
Movie starts at 7:30 p.m.

Face painting, balloon animals and

A CHANCE TO WIN 4 TICKETS TO LAKE TOBIAS.

Visiting Alumni Update

Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus:

Date of Visit	Name	Grad Year	Class/Event	Sponsor
9/27/2016	Kelly Potteiger	1992	Senior Seminar Health and Exercise Science	Doug Miller
9/29/2016	Nancy Frank	1997, MS 2016	Pizza with Professionals – Health Professions panel	Career and Professional Development Center
9/29/2016	Ashley Moss	2007	Pizza with Professionals – Health Professions panel	Career and Professional Development Center
9/29/2016	Dr. Minh Nguyen	1980	Pizza with Professionals – Health Professions panel	Career and Professional Development Center
9/29/2016	Krystal Robinson	2010	Pizza with Professionals – Health Professions panel	Career and Professional Development Center

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Job Opportunities

Campus Events currently has an opening for the position of campus events worker III – ECC shift 2 building coordinator. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9449. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu.

The Sustainability Office at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of sustainability program coordinator. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9446. Job-related questions may be directed to Brandon Hoover, director of sustainability, at bhoover@messiah.edu.

Facility Maintenance at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of general maintenance mechanic (preventative) – 2nd Shift. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9487. Job-related questions may be directed to Dan Smith, facility maintenance service manager, at dsmith@messiah.edu

For sale

Items for sale. Keurig K65 Special Edition– with K-Cup Storage – $70. Excellent condition; well maintained and cleaned. A Keurig Rivo– with storage and decaf pods -$100 Cappuccino and latte maker uses special Lavazza Rivo pods. Like new. Kenmore infrared heater with remote -$85 (two available) great condition; basically new. Acer 23” monitor with original box and cables – $60. HP color printer/scanner/copier with disc and cables – $40: needs new ink, touchscreen and prints photos. Craftsman 18volt drill with battery, charger and case – $35; battery holds good charge. For pictures or information contact email khelm@messiah.edu .

Free

Outdoor Dining Table and Chairs. Dining table has aluminum frame with glass table top and measures 62″ x 40″. Center hole for umbrella option. Comes with 6 chairs. Taupe. Contact spatterson@messiah.edu for pictures.

Wanted:

Local Retreat Locations Wanted. The Residence Life staff is interested in adding to their bank of potential local retreat options. Each year the residence directors take their RAs on a weekend retreat for refreshment/renewal, team development and leadership development. As they work with a tight budget they have found the need to be more intentional in finding suitable, affordable and local (within a couple hours) retreat locations. If you or someone you know has a house, cabin, etc. that could be a good space for a residence life retreat of 7-10 people please pass along the information to David Downey (ddowney@messiah.edu).

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Harvest happening at Grantham Church

The Arts Hub event series hosted by Grantham Church is having an outdoor fall festival called “Harvest Happening” on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. Everyone is invited for dinner, games for kids and adults, and live musical entertainment. Featured guests this year are The Eric Byrd Trio, led by Messiah College adjunct music professor, Eric Byrd. The evening will start with dinner and musical performance followed by games, dessert and campfire songs. Join us for this free event! For more information contact Doug Curry at dcurry1@messiah.edu.

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September 15

Thursday, September 15th, 2016

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Romans 12:12

NEWS

Messiah’s Lynn Masser, Dining Services chef, recently had one of her recipes featured on food-management.com. The turkey panini on whole grain bread is served with spinach, tomato, Gouda cheese and cranberry chutney. Look for it on the Lottie menu next week.

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You are invited to join the winners of the 2016-17 Teacher Education Program & Ernest L. Boyer Center Scholarship Awards at a reception in their honor Thursday, Sept. 15 from 4-5 p.m. in Howe Atrium of Boyer Hall. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. Award winners are Michaelah Gehman, Ernest L. Boyer Teacher Scholarship; Alissa Rogers, Ethel Brandt Bigham Education Award; Benjamin Webber, Terry L. Stoudnour Education Award; and Grace Westfall, Suzanne Joy Johnson Endowed Scholarship. These students will be presenting excerpts from the essay submitted for the scholarship application.

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Biology professor Erik Lindquist has published a research article with students and colleagues from Northwest Nazarene University (Idaho) and the Universidad Simón I. Patiño (Bolivia) on disease resistance in Andean cloud forest and puna species of treefrogs. This publication is a third research article stemming from his sabbatical and ongoing work in Bolivia. It is featured in the quarterly journal, Herpetological Review.

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President’s “Open Door” day

President Kim Phipps will host an “Open Door” day on Friday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-noon to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. “Open Door” is an opportunity for you to speak with the President in her office on the second floor of Old Main. Room 206 will have a sign-in sheet on Open Door day. Please call the president’s office at ext. 2820 if you have any questions.

September employee wellness workshop

Our September wellness workshop will be a cooking demonstration titled “Carb Conscious.” If you are counting your carbohydrates to manage blood sugars, for weight loss or other health reasons, this workshop is for you. A registered dietitian from Capital BlueCross will create a carbohydrate conscious recipe for participants to sample, while discussing the different types of carbohydrates in the diet and ways to control portions that are appropriate for everyone! The workshop will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 4-4:45 p.m. in Jordan 63 (the Foods Lab). There are still spots available, but space is limited. Anyone attending MUST sign up before Sept. 16, by emailing Doug Miller at dmiller@messiah.edu.

Falcon gymnastics kids program

The Falcon gymnastics program for kids is getting ready to “roll” on Sept. 15. Any faculty or staff (or friends) who have children interested in a fun, non-competitive gymnastics learning experience should contact Dar Miller at dkm276@hotmail.com. The 5-8 year-old class meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The eight year-old and older class meets Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 p.m. The program runs from September to February, and all classes meet in the wrestling room in the Sollenberger Sports Center.

Alumni film to be featured at Harrisburg-Hershey Film Festival

A film produced by Messiah alumni entitled “There Were Giants” will premiere during the 3 p.m. block of the Harrisburg-Hershey Film Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Midtown Cinema in Harrisburg. The film documents the profound story of The Harrisburg Giants, the first Eastern Negro League baseball team to integrate in 1954. Produced in conjunction with the Center for Public Humanities Student Fellows Program, the documentary features interviews with former players and local historians that reveal the Giant’s true history of racial reconciliation in an era of segregation. You won’t want to miss it! Tickets are available for purchase at https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/purchase/4600?siteToken=ejszoR7aA022mjIyUWrZqQ%3D%3D

The summer issue of The Bridge publishes Sept. 20

Want to know more about graduate studies at Messiah? The summer issue of The Bridge provides an overview of the School of Graduate Studies in the feature “Advancing by Degrees.” Learn how Messiah is extending its mission through master’s and doctoral programs. Also, be sure to check out our Commencement 2016 coverage and senior spotlights. View the magazine in its entirety at messiah.edu/the_bridge Sept. 20. Hard copies of The Bridge are available in the lounges of Eisenhower and Boyer. As always, additional quantities can be found on third floor of Old Main in the reception area.

Powered industrial trucks

OSHA has regulations around the use of powered industrial trucks (ex., fork lifts). The College’s compliance program for this equipment is now documented in Section 27 of the safety manual. Leadership in areas where such equipment is used should review this written program for compliance.

Homecoming volunteers needed

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is in need of employee volunteers to serve at registration for Homecoming 2016. Volunteers are needed in one to two-hour time slots on Saturday, Oct. 15 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you are interested and available to serve in this capacity, please contact Ashley Sider at asider@messiah.edu with your availability for that day by Friday, Sept. 30. We look forward to serving with you!

Movie on the Green

The Movie on the Green event is on Friday, Sept. 23.

Location: Eisenhower Lawn
Time: Concession stand opens at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7:30 p.m.

FACEPAINTING AND BALLOON ANIMALS

PLUS A CHANCE TO WIN 4 TICKETS TO LAKE TOBIAS.

Visiting alumni update

Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus:

Communication alum – Janice (Baldwin) McLeod ’90 – Wednesday, Sept. 14
English alum – Joseph McClure ’04 – Wednesday, Sept. 21
- Sponsoring faculty: Ed Arke
Biological Science alum – Joshua Stone, Ph. D. ’10 and Nicole (Trimmer) Stone ’09 – Tuesday, Sept. 20
- Sponsoring faculty: Lawrence Mylin

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For sale:

Changing table ($120) and two-piece girl’s bedroom furniture set ($320) for sale. The two-piece set is a full white wooden dresser (top is brown) with a matching white wooden desk/book shelf combination. A twin white metal bed frame with inset springs is also available for sale. Contact Allyson Patton apatton@messiah.edu to see additional pictures.

Townhouse for sale one mile from campus, priced to sell, less than one mile from campus in Bumble Bee Hollow! Beautiful end unit townhouse featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen w granite counter tops & breakfast bar, large living room w hardwood floors, first floor laundry & 1/2 bath. The master bedroom has a full BR, upstairs has wall-to-wall carpet. Outside patio. Included in this development: playground, gym, basketball court, swimming pool, lawn care and snow removal. Call Laurie ext. 2820.

Wanted:

Unused board games from your cupboards and closets! I would love to have a collection of board games in my residence hall lounge for residents to de-stress and make memories with. Budgets being as they are, I wondered if anyone might have family board games or group games that you are no longer using. If so, please email me at tferret@messiah.edu and/or drop them off at the Residence Life office in Eisenhower 2nd floor for Bittner Hall.

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September 8, 2016

Thursday, September 8th, 2016

For it is written: “He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully;”

Luke 4:10

NEWS

PASCD, state affiliate of ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development), a leading international nonprofit education leadership association, has selected Jennifer Fisler, director of teacher education and professor of education, for its 2016 class of emerging leaders. The PASCD Emerging Leaders program recognizes and prepares young, promising educators to influence education programs, policy and practice at the state level. This year’s leaders were invited to apply for the competitive program based on self-nominations and recommendations made by past program participants, current PASCD members, and the greater education community. An advisory panel reviewed and selected this year’s class. PASCD emerging leaders have typically been in the profession between five and 15 years, have a marked interest in making a positive contribution to education policy and practice, and have invested in professional growth opportunities aimed at improving student outcomes. The 2016 class is both professionally and regionally diverse, ranging from classroom teachers and administrators to higher education faculty and educational consultants.

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You are invited to join the winners of the 16-17 Teacher Education Program & Ernest L. Boyer Center Scholarship Awards at a reception in their honor Thursday, Sept. 15, Howe Atrium of Boyer Hall, 4- 5 p.m. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend. Award winners are Michaelah Gehman, Ernest L. Boyer Teacher Scholarship; Alissa Rogers, Ethel Brandt Bigham Education Award; Benjamin Webber, Terry L. Stoudnour Education Award; and Grace Westfall, Suzanne Joy Johnson Endowed Scholarship. These students will be presenting excerpts from the essay submitted for the scholarship application.

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Local laboratory hosts Messiah department

Chemical Solutions, a trace elemental testing laboratory in Harrisburg, hosted faculty and staff of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry on Aug. 26 at their facility for dinner, a tour and relationship-building. Seven Messiah graduates are employed by Chemical Solutions.

GO ED Africa / GO ED Mekong directors to visit campus Sept. 14-16

GO Ed Director Dr. Michael Pucci and Adele Pucci will be on campus to talk to students about studying with the GO ED Programs in Rwanda and Thailand. If you are interested in having the Puccis speak to your classes about opportunities to study with GO ED, please contact Wendy Lippert wlippert@messiah.edu , ext. 6089. You can also set up an appointment to meet with the Michael and Adele one-on-one if you would like to learn more about the program. The Puccis will be hosting an information session on Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. in Larsen 237. Please encourage interested students to attend. For more information about the GoED Programs, please browse: • Africa: http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/958/goed_africa • Mekong: http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/1014/goed_mekong

Into the City trip to Boston

Applications are now being accepted for the fall Into the City trip to Boston! This career immersion program will take place on Oct. 19-22, and promises students a high-impact, hands-on, educational experience through site visits, alumni panels and two networking receptions. Organizations represented on this trip include the Boston Red Sox, Social Fulcrum, Ocean Spray, Boston University, NiSource, Boston Medical Center, Roads Scholar, and more! For more information and an online application please encourage students to visit: http://www.messiah.edu/info/21118/into_the_city_program/1749/information_for_students. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 5. Students from all majors and academic years are encouraged to apply. An information session will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from noon-1 p.m. in Boyer 131. Pizza will be provided! Interested students and faculty should RSVP for this info session by Sept. 19 at https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5c1otjz6ix3Szcx. (Attendance at the info session is not required for participation in the Into the City trip) ITC is collaboratively sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center, Office of Alumni & Parent Relations and the Development Office.

Donut Day at the Career and Professional Development Center

FREE DONUTS! You are invited to the Career and Professional Development Center’s Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Stop by to meet our staff, learn about our services, enter prize drawings and eat some donuts! The Career and Professional Development Center is located in Eisenhower Commons, directly across from the Falcon Express.

Movie on the green – Family Weekend

The Movie on the Green event is on Friday, Sept. 23. This event, hosted by the Office of Human Resources and Compliance, is open to all employees and their families as well as students and their families. Suggested donation: $2 per person or $10 per family. All donations and proceeds go to the Central PA Foodbank. Movie: Zootopia Sponsored by: The Standard Location/Time: Eisenhower Lawn; Concession stand opens at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7:30 p.m.

Automatic software uninstall

ITS will be correcting the problem of the Zenworks popup login box on Thursday, Sept. 8. This pop-up sometimes occurs when you change your Windows password. This will be a silent (behind the scenes) uninstall on Windows computers. Please ensure you reboot your computer at the end of the day to help us complete this process. This process will occur when you are on campus only. This software is no longer used on campus and is not required on your computers. Please call the Helpdesk at ext. 4444 if you have any questions.

Teaching Tuesdays have begun

Teaching Tuesdays have begun and will run each Tuesdayfrom 9:30-10:15 a.m. in Boyer 131. The session for Sept. 13 will be a panel discussion on the topic of overcoming student beliefs such as “I can’t” or “This is too hard for me” that get in the way of their learning. Panelists include: Heather Dravk, Alison Noble and Carol Buckley. Check the Educator’s Calendar in Outlook or our website (www.messiah.edu/teachingandlearning) for future events.

September employee wellness workshop

Our September wellness workshop will be a cooking demonstration titled “Carb Conscious.” If you are counting your carbohydrates to manage blood sugars, for weight loss or other health reasons, this workshop is for you. A registered dietitian from Capital BlueCross will create a carbohydrate conscious recipe for participants to sample, while discussing the different types of carbohydrates in the diet and ways to control portions that are appropriate for everyone! The workshop will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 4 – 4:45 p.m. in Jordan 63 (the Foods Lab). There are still spots available, but space is limited. Anyone attending MUST sign up before Sept. 16, by emailing Doug Miller at dmiller@messiah.edu.

Group exercise opportunities

Looking for a way to add some exercise into your week, and to do it with some other employees? There are a number of different group exercise opportunities available this fall. Here’s the list:

ZUMBA – Sundays, 4-5 p.m., Starts Sept. 18 until Nov. 20; meets in Brubaker
YOGA – Wednesdays, 5-5:45 p.m., starts Sept. 14, runs 7 weeks; meets in SSC-166
PILATES – Tuesdays, 12:15-1 p.m., starts Sept. 13, runs 7 weeks; meets in Brubaker
RESISTANCE BAND TRAINING – Thursdays, 4:45-5:30 p.m., starts Sept.15, runs 7 weeks; meets in SSC-166

Each of the four group exercise classes has a $20 fee.

Participants must pre-register and pay the fee at the 2nd floor reception counter in the Larsen Student Union prior to the first class.

Falcon gymnastics kids program

Alumni Film to be featured at Harrisburg-Hershey Film Festival

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For sale

Moving sale REDUCED PRICES and new items! Twin bed post set, end tables, lamps, desk, dressers, wing back chair and recliner. Prices listed with photo, but will consider offers. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c13ixbvhqlrhpkw/AACsA-cPMQDad2_wEamD7Lw6a?dl=0 for more information please contact Ramona Fritschi at rfritschi@messiah.edu.

Several Size Wood Grates for Fireplace. These heavy duty wood grates are solid square steel bar construction for long life with the sizes as follows: (1) New 34.5″ wide X 17″ depth X 9″ height made from 5/8″ bars – $50.00 (2) New 22.25″ wide X 15″ depth X 9″ height made from 5/8″ bars – $40.00 (each) (1) Used in good condition 29.75″wide X 12.75 depth X 6.25″ height made from 1/2″ bars – $20.00 Contact Paul at pmyers@messiah.edu.

Furniture for sale. Changing table ($120) and two-piece girl’s bedroom furniture set ($320) for sale. The two-piece set is a full white wooden dresser (top is brown) with a matching white wooden desk/book shelf combination. A twin white metal bed frame with inset springs is also available for sale. Contact Allyson Patton apatton@messiah.edu to see additional pictures.

Wanted

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September 1, 2016

Thursday, September 1st, 2016

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

ISAIAH: 40:31

NEWS:

After three years of strong work and service as the Collaboratory Program Manager, Rodney Green has accepted a position with World Relief and will be leaving employment with Messiah College on Sept. 9. The scope and impact of Collaboratory programming has grown significantly during Rodney’s tenure, and he has managed that growth while keeping Collaboratory leadership focused on its mission and quality. Rodney will be missed. His team is grateful that he will continue to work in the Harrisburg area.

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Timothy Swartz ’15, Ellie Stuart ’15, and biology professors David Foster and Erik Lindquist have published their research article “Testing Rapid-Assessment Models for the Conservation of Woodland Vernal Pools in South-central Pennsylvania” in the scientific journal, the Northeastern Naturalist. This work represents two years of dedicated data gathering, analysis and manuscript writing effort. Swartz is currently working on his Master of Science degree in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois. Stuart is a working in the 4-H, Master Gardener, and Horticulture programs at the Pennsylvania State University Agricultural Extension.

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David Foster, professor of biology and environmental science, was elected to serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees for AuSable Institute of Environmental Studies. Au Sable Institute inspires and educates people to serve, protect, and restore God’s earth. It is based in Michigan with courses in Washington and India; serving students from 60 colleges around North America.

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Katie Todd ’13 and biology professor Erik Lindquist have published their research article “Mass Flowering Crops as a Conservation Resource for Wild Pollinators (Hymenoptera: Apoidea)” in the scientific journal, the Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society. This article is the outcome of a study on the Cemetery Hill sunflower crop and the Back 40 field at Messiah College. Todd is now a graduate research fellow in entomology at the Ohio State University.

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Congratulations to Raeann Hamon, professor of family science and gerontology, for being selected to receive the highly competitive 2016 Felix Berardo Mentoring Award from the National Council on Family Relations. A committee of distinguished family professionals selected Hamon to receive this award for her outstanding leadership and excellence in mentoring. Hamon was nominated for this national recognition by Erin Boyd-Soisson and four of her former students. Dr. Khaw from Montclair University and Committee Chair noted that “The Berardo Award Committee was particularly struck by the way Hamon’s nominators described her as an inspiring and visionary leader, mentor, and teacher who is fully committed to advancing students’ careers and maximizing their potentials (and who tirelessly finds ways to pave opportunities for them to do so). We were equally impressed by her roles as a fierce advocate of the family science field through her dedication to Family Life Education and her initiative which led to the establishment of the NCFR Honors Recognition Program.”

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Wanda Thuma-McDermond, PhD, RN presented on July 24 at the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Conference in Capetown, South Africa on aspects of her thesis entitled: “Mweende Kabotu; Going with Cultural Humility for International Nursing Student Experiences.” Almost concurrently, at a more prestigious venue up the coast in Durban, South Africa, Messiah alumnus Dr. Phil Thuma was at the WHO 21st International AIDS conference, as presenting author for the Macha Research Trust on: “LYNX P24 Antigen Point of Care Test can Improve Infant HIV Diagnosis in Rural Zambia.”

MESSIAH 411:

Messiah College Business Alumni Networking Breakfast

Topic: The new face of business

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 21

The new face of business has seen incredible change in recent years. Forces like social media, mobile technology, and the sharing economy have impacted virtually every organization in important ways. Messiah College’s Department of Business has also experienced significant change. The recent retirements of several long-standing faculty members and program development have led to the hiring of six outstanding new faculty members in the past year. Join us at our next networking breakfast to explore the future of business at Messiah College and beyond. The event will feature new and veteran business faculty, sharing their unique perspectives on a dynamically changing marketplace and welcoming your feedback. Come ready to offer insights you’ve gained from your organization and industry, which may help shape Messiah College business education. The breakfast promises to be an engaging and enlightening event for all.

Itinerary:

7-7:30 a.m. | Registration and networking

7:30-9 a.m. | Event Speaker

9 a.m.| Event concludes, but guests are encouraged to stay and network

Location: Martin Commons
Sponsor: LifeGuide
Event Cost: $15

This event is open to EVERYONE! You do not have to be a Messiah alumnus, and attendance at previous events is NOT a prerequisite. Link to register – http://attend.com/MCBA921

Visiting Alumni Program

As the school year begins, the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations would like to remind all academic departments to notify our office when you have alumni returning to campus. Our Visiting Alumni Program includes a small gift, possible coupons for lunch or coffee and notification to the Messiah College Campus via the intercom. Please help us recognize your department for bring back alumni and welcoming alumni back to campus. Please send an email to alumni@messiah.edu to begin the visiting alumni process and alert the office of returning alumni. Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus: Engineering alum – Ricky Houck – Tuesday, Sept. 6 for a presentation, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.. to engineering students. Sponsoring Faculty Member: Brian Swartz.

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Job Opportunities:

The Early Learning Center at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of administrative assistant. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9346. Job-related questions may be directed to Christine Kirkpatrick, director/teacher for the Early Learning Center, at ckirkpatrick@messiah.edu

Campus Events currently has an opening for the position of campus events worker III. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/9342. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu.

For sale:

Townhouse for sale one mile from campus, priced to sell, less than one mile from campus in Bumble Bee Hollow! Beautiful end unit townhouse featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen w granite counter tops & breakfast bar, large living room w hardwood floors, first floor laundry & 1/2 bath. The master bedroom has a full BR, upstairs has wall-to-wall carpet. Outside patio. Included in this development: playground, gym, basketball court, swimming pool, lawn care and snow removal. Call Laurie ext. 2820.

Kar rite top carrier. Good condition. $25, universal trailer light kit. For trailers under 80″, $15. Contact Toni Michael at tmichael@messiah.edu.

Moving sale NEW ITEMS! Twin bed post set, end tables, lamps, desk, dressers, wing back chair and recliner. Prices listed with photo, but will consider offers. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c13ixbvhqlrhpkw/AACsA-cPMQDad2_wEamD7Lw6a?dl=0 For more information please contact Ramona Fritschi at rfritschi@messiah.edu.

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