“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28

NEWS:

Professors Alison Noble, Anne Reeve and Rick Schaeffer recently attended the National American Chemical Society Meeting in San Diego, along with four students. Anna Love, Sarah Zwart and Lindsay Coleman each presented their honors undergraduate research projects, under the faculty mentorship of Professors Noble and Schaeffer. Emily Reale presented a poster highlighting the use of the Supplemental Instruction Program in chemistry courses at Messiah College, under the mentorship of Professor Reeve. In addition to these presentations, Dr. Alison Noble presented a talk entitled “Successes and Challenges in Developing General Chemistry II Online at a Traditional Liberal Arts and Sciences College.” Dr. Anne Reeve presented a talk entitled, “Improving Student Learning in a One-Semester Organic Chemistry Course.”

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Messiah College will host a public memorial service, “D. Ray Hostetter: A Celebration of Life,” to honor and remember the College’s sixth president, Dr. D. Ray Hostetter, on Saturday, April 16, at 11 a.m. at the Grantham Church, 421 Grantham Rd., Mechanicsburg, Pa. (adjacent to the Messiah College campus). Members of the Hostetter Family, including Audrey Hostetter, former first lady of Messiah College, will be in attendance. Immediately following the service ( at approximately noon), all guests are invited to join the Hostetter Family at a luncheon hosted by Messiah College in the Martin Dining Commons, located in the Eisenhower Campus Center. Guests are encouraged to park in the visitor’s parking (Lot VV), located between Eisenhower Campus Center and Old Main.

All are invited to join the Hostetter Family and the Messiah College community on this special day to celebrate the life, service, ministry and contributions of President Hostetter during and beyond his 30-year presidency at Messiah. A tribute of D. Ray Hostetter’s presidency at Messiah College, as well as these details for the memorial service, may be found on Messiah’s website at www.messiah.edu/homepage/2539/in_remembrance. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Daystar University, Nairobi, Kenya (visit: www.DaystarUS.org), or the D. Ray Hostetter Memorial Leadership Endowment at Messiah College (mail to: Messiah College Office of Development, One College Ave., Suite 3013, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055).

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The School of the Humanities and the Murray Library invite you to a celebration in honor of Shirley Groff, Helen Walker and Beth Mark. The retirement reception will be held on Monday, April 25 from 3 – 5 p.m. in the Howe Atrium in Boyer Hall. Shirley Groff has faithfully served in various departments throughout her 42 years with the most recent position as administrative assistant to the Department of English, the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies, the Center for Public Humanities and the Sider Institute. She also handled special requests given to her by the Provost Office. Helen Walker, professor of writing in the English department, served for 21 years and Beth Mark, librarian and instructor, has served the library for 37 years. We invite you to attend and join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these fine colleagues and amazing women! Enjoy refreshments and music by Randy Zwally.

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Summary annual reports

Messiah College is required to publish the summary annual report for Messiah College employee welfare benefit plan annually. Attached is the report for the year ending 6/30/2015.

Biochemistry departmental honors defense

Anna Love, senior biochemistry major, will be presenting her departmental honors defense on April 8 at 4 p.m. in Kline 327. Her project, entitled “Self-Assembled Monolayers on Zinc Selenide Towards Use in Biosensor Applications” has resulted from three years of research under the mentorship of Dr. Alison Noble. Please join us for this presentation.

Payroll and Student Employment Office will be closed

The Payroll Office and Student Employment Office will be closed on Monday, April 11 and Tuesday, April 12 for training. For your convenience, items may be placed in the mailbox located in the lobby of the Payroll Office. If you have any questions, please email payroll@messiah.edu. Thank you.

“Live and learn” this summer with Messiah’s undergraduate online courses

You can make the most of your summer and still earn the college credits you need with the flexibility of Messiah’s undergraduate online courses. Messiah’s eight-week online summer session, which runs June 6 – July 31 provides a personal, interactive experience that works around your summer schedule. Messiah’s summer courses are completed in nearly half the time, and are discounted nearly 50 percent as the same courses that are offered during the fall and spring semesters. Courses are open to current students (college-level, qualified homeschooled and high school students), employees, alumni, parents, community friends and anyone who would like to further their education. All courses are taught by Messiah professors, offering an online educational experience that reflects Messiah’s commitment to academic excellence. Registration for summer session begins April 11 and runs through May 27. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in registering or learning more, visit messiah.edu/online . To learn more about our dual enrollment program for qualified homeschooled and high school students, visit messiah.edu/dual .

“Spring Fever” fundraiser for Nicaragua mission team

On Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23, the Nicaragua mission team (through the Agape Center for Service-Learning) will be doing assisting with your spring cleaning needs! First, they are offering babysitting from 6-10 p.m. on Friday evening. You can sign up to have two students come to your home and hang out with your kiddo(s). In addition, on Saturday the students are also serving by assisting in any spring yard/house work you may have!

Babysitting: • Friday, April 22 from 6 – 10 p.m. • Please fill out the  informational form by clicking this link: http://goo.gl/forms/VFWuerqCOZ • For every family, two students will babysit at your home during this time frame. If you know of any students who are on this team or have babysat for you before, please provide their name on the form. • Once you have completed the form, a member from the team will be in touch to confirm details!

Yard/House Work: • Saturday, April 23 at various time slots between 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. • Please fill out information form by clicking this link: http://goo.gl/forms/LmpkLVKj5S • By filling out this form, you can specify how many students you would like to assist you, your ideal time frame (anywhere from 1-3 hours), and what time of day you prefer (morning or afternoon). • Once you have completed the form, a member from the team will be in touch to confirm details!

*Additional Information: • Slots are LIMITED and on a first-come basis! Please fill out the form as soon as possible. • The forms will be closed to further submissions by Friday, April 15 at 5 p.m. • You may fill out BOTH forms if you would like babysitting AND yard work. • BOTH events are donation based. The recommendation is $20 per student.

Service Day on Thursday, April 14

Don’t miss the opportunity to serve on Service Day! Once again we will be hosting Area M Special Olympics on April 14 and need hundreds of volunteers to make the day special for the athletes as well as to run smoothly for the event managers. Special Olympics is also an important opportunity to challenge common stereotypes and stigmas related to disabilities as we collectively reflect on what it means to be created in the image of God, called to love our neighbors as we love ourselves and responsibly participate in community with others.

Human Resources and Compliance to be off-campus, Friday, April 15

Please note on April 15, our Human Resources and Compliance office will be closed as our HR team will be attending a regional meeting. We look forward to assisting you on Monday, April 18. If you have an emergency situation, please contact Safety, at extension 6005.

Safety contest concludes

Congratulations to Michaela Werner, student employee in Dining Services Catering. She was the winner of the Workplace Safety Committee’s safety contest question for March and will receive a $50 gift card. The question for March was:

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS IS TRUE?

A. Natural gas is lighter than air and will rise to the ceiling. Propane is heavier than air and will settle to the floor.

B. Propane is lighter than air and will rise to the ceiling. Natural gas is heavier than air and will settle to the floor

C. Both gases are lighter than air and will rise to the ceiling

D. Both gases are heavier than air and will settle to the floor.

THE CORRECT ANSWER WAS A.

Thank you to all employees who participated in the contest. We hope you learned useful information over the past six months which will help you continue to be safe at work.

Film and Media Production Studio open house

The Department of Communication’s Film and Media Production studio may be one of the best kept secrets on campus, and it’s time to share the excitement! Join with students and employees across campus next Monday, April 11, for studio open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tours, demonstrations, and refreshments will be available throughout, along with a chance to win a movie basket! Come in the Hostetter Chapel entrance by College Ministries and head downstairs to tour the studio and learn more about department programs. Hope to see you there!

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For rent:

Condo for rent in Grantham, less than a mile from Messiah College. Two bedrooms, remodeled kitchen, deck, laundry and off-street parking. Available in May 2016. Contact Laurie at ext. 2820 or 717-385-6213 for information or for a showing.

Farmhouse in a country setting with lots of backyard space for $1000/month, includes water and trash pick-up. 8-10 minute drive from campus. In Monaghan Township, Northern York school district. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with wood fireplace den, family room, dining room, and kitchen. These is also a detached garage with storage space and front wooden deck. Includes: range, refrigerator, frontload washer and dryer. Renters are responsible for electric and oil heat. Pets allowed. If interested contact Marcelle Giovannetti at mgiovannetti@messiah.edu. Or 717-350-0610

Wanted:

Seeking nanny – 20 hrs./week. We are seeking a nanny for our 2 year old son, to begin in Sept. 2016 and continue at least through the end of the academic school year, possibly extending to next year as well. Hours can be flexible but would need to cover approximately 20 hours a week (for example, Monday– Friday 8 a.m.-noon, or M/W/F 8 a.m.-3 p.m.). The nanny will watch our son in our Camp Hill home. Some experience in early childhood education required, payment arrangements based on experience and education. Contact Fabrizio and Vanessa Cilento at vcilento@messiah.edu if interested.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Come support the McBIC Middle School and High school missions trips! Middle School: East Waterford, PA High School: Chicago, IL Date: Saturday, April 23 Time: 5:30- 7 p.m. Location: Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church 1050 South York Street, Mechanicsburg, PA Tickets in advance: $8 adults; $6 ages 12 and under and seniors Ticket sold at the door: $10 all ages Meal includes: spaghetti, meatballs, salad and garlic bread **Bake sale to support the Middle School Missions Trip** Tickets can be purchased by contacting Katey Day at  kd1312@messiah.edu.

But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.

Luke 12:48

NEWS:

The Marketing and Communications department has been blessed with all of God’s graces in two, sweet baby faces. We joyfully welcome Theodore Michael born to Carrie Barlup, designer, and her husband, David, on March 10 and Ellery Rose, born to Erin Bray, communication specialist, and her husband, Steve, on March 13.  We wish both families much love.

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Join seniors in “Baker’s Last Run” event

Late night runs with friends to Baker’s Diner is a nostalgic tradition Messiah students have enjoyed through the years. To give seniors that final visit with classmates before walking across the platform on Commencement, the Senior Class Gift Committee is holding an all-day event on Monday, May 9 and you’re invited! Join in the tradition and support the senior class gift (Lighting the Swinging Bridge) as Baker’s will donate a percentage of all profits that day!

Upcoming April Wellness Workshop

Last year, 4.5 million Americans visited their doctor with extreme shoulder pain. Of those, 250,000 had one or more of their rotator cuff muscles surgically repaired. For 53,000, repair was no longer an option, and they underwent complete shoulder replacement. Clearly, we are using and sometimes abusing our shoulder joints. That’s why our next wellness workshop topic is “Caring for your shoulder – before and after it hurts.” It’s one of the most timely health topics of our day. Plan now to come and listen to Matt Lewis, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance, share his expertise on the shoulder joint. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, April 6 from 4: -4:45 p.m. in Parmer Cinema

Making changes to academic department websites

If you are responsible for making edits and updates to academic department websites, we would like to remind you that a comprehensive set of instructions can be found at messiah.edu/academic-web. This includes instructions for adding new alumni profiles; updating faculty bios or adding new ones; updating facility information pertinent to your area; and so forth. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Danielle Ran or Kris Hardy in the Office of Marketing and Communications.

Expanded service awards gift program

The gift program for those reaching significant service milestones has been expanded this year! Human Resources and Compliance is now working with Terryberry, a highly regarded employee recognition and rewards company, to provide a much wider gift selection. The Campus Store, Mountz, L.L. Bean and Vera Bradley are still represented on various milestone level lists as Terryberry has graciously allowed us to include several program favorites. Along with increasing the gift options, the new program will offer streamlined processing. We look forward to feedback from those employees receiving service awards gifts this year.

2015-16 performance appraisal schedule

Performance appraisals for all administrative and staff employees, with the exception of employees in operations, are due once again on June 15. If an employee is leaving campus prior to June 15, the performance appraisal is due before they depart. Operations will continue to review their employees during the month of their hiring anniversary. Customized appraisal forms have been established to better support the environment and requirements of different areas of the college. Other areas of the College will use the standard appraisal forms found in the forms section of the Human Resources and Compliance website. If you have any questions regarding the review process, please contact Kathy Castonguay.

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For sale:

2005 Ford F150 Supercab FX4 truck: great shape, runs well, 4WD, inspected until Oct. 2016, new transmission less than 10,000 miles, mileage 241,000, new battery, and rhino liner. Photos available upon request. Asking $7,900. Call or text Lori Zimmerman at 717-713-1133.

Wanted:

Seeking nanny – 20 hrs. /week. We are seeking a nanny for our 2 year old son, to begin in Sept. 2016 and continue at least through the end of the academic school year, possibly extending to next year as well. Hours can be flexible but would need to cover approximately 20 hours a week (for example, Monday– Friday 8 a.m.-noon, or M/W/F 8 a.m.-3 p.m.). The nanny will watch our son in our Camp Hill home. Some experience in early childhood education required, payment arrangements based on experience and education. Contact Fabrizio and Vanessa Cilento at vcilento@messiah.edu if interested.

Job opportunities:

Dining Services at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of production assistant. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8459.Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Dining Services at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of sous chef. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8448. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Dining Services at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of café attendant. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8406. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, ²⁶ and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

John 11:25-26 NRSV

NEWS

Please celebrate the March publication of a new article on the use of a mindfulness group to help counseling students in Counselor Education and Supervision by Graduate Counseling Program Senior Lecturer Lynn Bohecker. This article was the result of a study using grounded theory methodology and can be located by using the following citation: Bohecker, L, Vereen, L.G., Wells, P. C., Wathen, C. C. (2016). A Mindfulness Experiential Small Group to Help Students Tolerate Ambiguity. Journal of Counselor Education and Supervision, 55(1), 16-30

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Angela Hare has accepted our invitation to serve as dean of the School of Science, Engineering and Health, effective immediately. Angela joined the Messiah College community in 1996 and has graciously served as professor of mathematics, chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, and most recently as interim dean of the School of Science, Engineering and Health. She is well-positioned to provide ongoing leadership to the School and the College. Please join me in congratulating Angela in this new role! Randall Basinger, provost

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Effective May 31, David Vader will be stepping down as director of the Collaboratory for strategic partnerships and applied research. He will always remain a co-founder of this distinctive organization within the College that has grown under his leadership of 20 years to be a flagship model in Christian higher education of transforming lives and increasing hope through multidisciplinary academic partnerships with the poor and marginalized throughout the world. The work of the Collaboratory will continue, probably without missing a beat, because of the strong shared leadership foundation David has modeled with his staff and students. David’s current plans are to continue as professor of engineering in his department. The campus community will miss David’s entrepreneurial leadership and is immensely grateful for his sacrificial service for many years.

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Open enrollment for preschool 2016-2017

The Early Learning Center is pleased to announce our open enrollment for 2016-2017. We have full-day and half-day programs available to the Messiah College community and the community at large. We continually strive to use developmentally appropriate goals for young children as well as children’s interests as a framework for planning the educational program and assessing children’s progress in all aspects of the social-emotional, cognitive, spiritual and physical foundations necessary for later school success.

The Early Learning Center utilizes the Project Approach as a key component of its curriculum. This inquiry-based approach allows children and teachers to engage in in-depth investigations of a topic or idea worth studying, resulting in the strengthening of academic skills and intellectual dispositions in an authentic manner. Children are viewed as capable, competent, curious and creative members of the classroom community. Interested parties please call the administrative assistant at 717-796-5043 or email earlylearningcenter@messiah.edu for further questions or to schedule a tour of the center. You can also visit messiah.edu/elc and complete an online enrollment form.

Author Edward Baldwin to Speak

Join the Department of Education on Monday, April  4 in Parmer Cinema, Boyer Hall to hear Edward Baldwin, literary author of urban-education based novels including “Learnt” and “Parent Plots, Teacher Tales, & Student Stories” and “Victims of Shakespeare”. Edward will be having an interactive discussion from 2-4pm. Everyone is welcome to join.

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For sale:

2005 Ford F150 Supercab FX4 truck: great shape runs well, 4WD, inspected to October 2016, new transmission less than 10,000 miles, mileage 241,000, new battery, and rhino liner. Photos available upon request. Asking $7,900. Call or text Lori Zimmerman at 717-713-1133.

HAPPY EASTER!

After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.

John 2:22

NEWS

Please celebrate the March publication of a new article on the use of a mindfulness group to help counseling students in Counselor Education and Supervision by Graduate Counseling Program Senior Lecturer, Lynn Bohecker. This article was the result of a study using grounded theory methodology and can be located by using the following citation: Bohecker, L, Vereen, L.G., Wells, P. C., Wathen, C. C. (2016). A Mindfulness Experiential Small Group to Help Students Tolerate Ambiguity. Journal of Counselor Education and Supervision, 55(1), 16-30.

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Messiah College Easter egg hunt

Eyas, the Student Alumni Council, invites you to join Messiah College alumni, employees and their families for the sixth annual Messiah College Easter egg hunt!

WHEN: Saturday, March 19. Check-in opens at 9 a.m.

WHERE: The Climenhaga Homestead, Messiah College

WHO: The egg hunt will be divided into the following four age groups:

• 9-10 year olds [Start Time: 10 a.m.]
• 6-8 year olds [Start Time: 10:10 a.m.]
• 3-5 year olds [Start Time: 10:20 a.m.]
• 0-2 year olds [Start Time: 10:30 a.m.]

Please register in advance at http://attend.com/egg2016. All children will receive age-appropriate treats found in their eggs. Refreshments will also be served at the Climenhaga Homestead throughout the event.

Zipcar is here!

Get behind the wheel with Zipcar! Having a car on campus just got a whole lot easier. Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing service, is now at Messiah College! Two Zipcars are ready for reservations at outside of Larsen Student Union (in front of Hess Residence Hall on College Avenue). What does this mean? Students, faculty and staff now have access to wheels with no strings attached for only $15/year. Once approved, members simply make a reservation on Zipcar’s free mobile app and pay by the hour or day, 24/7, with rates as low as $7.50/hr. You only need to be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license – international drivers included! Once you’re a member, reserve a car online or on your phone for as little as an hour or as long as seven days. Scan into the car using your Zipcard (the keys are already in the car) and drive away (just make sure to return the car back its home outside the Union, in front of Hess, at the end of your reservation)! Learn how to Zip at www.zipcar.com/how. With Zipcar parked right on campus, it’s easy to get to the city, do errands, or even take a road trip. And since Zipcar covers gas, insurance, and 180 miles per day, you can enjoy the freedom of the open road without any of the extra costs. For more information on ID and/or documents needed for international students please refer to zipcar.com/apply/foreign-drivers.

Career and Professional Development Center announces upcoming events for the spring semester

Please encourage your students to attend following upcoming events. More information, including registration links, can be found at http://www.messiah.edu/info/21116/upcoming_events

March 21 – Pizza with Professionals –  S&S Worldwide, 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Frey 110

March 31 – Pizza with Professionals –  Ufinancial, 12:30- 1:30 p.m., Frey 110

April 1 –  Pizza with Professionals – Cure International, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Frey 110

April 6-8 – Into the City – New York City.  Applications due at 5 p.m. on 3/23.

April 19 – Into the City Mini to Wolfgang Candy, York, Pa.

School of the Humanities summer academic camps

This summer, the School of the Humanities will hold two academic camps. For the first time, we are having a Young Filmmakers Workshop on June 26- 30. This camp will provide college-level filmmaking skills for students in rising grades 10- 12. Students will leave with an understanding of how to be a writer, director, actor, cinematographer and editor. To learn more about this camp, visit the website http://www.messiah.edu/filmmakersworkshop. For the fifth year, we will also have the Young Writers Workshop. This workshop will be held July 10- 14 and offers intensive courses in creative writing taught by published faculty and writers for students in rising grades 9-12. For this workshop only, we offer a 5% tuition discount for Messiah employees’ families. To learn more about this workshop, visit the website at :http://www.messiah.edu/writersworkshop

Upcoming wellness workshops

You won’t want to miss our March wellness workshop titled “Headaches – What You Should Know.” Come hear some important information on this common health problem. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 22 from 12:30-1:15 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. Sheila Fulton from Capital Blue Cross will be our presenter.

Last Chance at $50

It’s not too late to enter the Workplace Safety Committee’s safety contest, but you need to enter soon as March is the last month to play. All entries must be received by April 1 to be included in the drawing for the last $50 gift certificate during the Workplace Safety Committee meeting on April 5. Submit your answer for March’s question to dfink@messiah.edu or Donna Fink, Suite 3015. Wouldn’t an extra $50 feel good in your pocket?

Messiah College’s semiannual shred day March 22

On Tuesday, March 22, 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.-1 p.m. Please use this opportunity to purge your office/work areas of confidential documentation that has met its retention requirements and is no longer needed.

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For Sale:

Nikon camera and lens as well as Macintosh products for sale. Nikon D300s camera body: $500 battery and charger included, recently cleaned and checked, Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8 lens: $600 great wide angle lens for a DX format camera. Apple 27″ Mac Thunderbolt display: $750, like new! Apple Magic Trackpad: $30. Apple wireless keyboard: $30. If interested please contact shwang@messiah.edu.

Job Opportunities

The Admissions Office is accepting applications for the position of admissions counselor. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8345. Job-related questions may be directed to Dana Britton, director of admissions, at dbritton@messiah.edu.

Campus Events currently has an opening for the position of campus events worker II – High Center, Shift 3B. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8331. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu.

The Teacher Education Program at Messiah College is accepting applications for the position of field experience coordinator. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8340. Job-related questions may be directed to Jennifer Fisler, director of teacher education program, at jfisler@messiah.edu.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding

Proverbs 3:5

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President Phipps to host “Open Door” day April 1

President Kim Phipps will host an “Open Door” day on Friday, April 1 from 1-4 p.m. 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. A sign-in sheet will be located in Old Main, Room 206 on “Open Door” day. A schedule for these dates and times may be found on the president’s web page.

Please call the President’s Office if you have any questions.

You’re invited to the 2016 Alumni Awards Banquet

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations welcomes the campus community, Messiah alumni and guests to the 2016 Alumni Awards Banquet where we will recognize and celebrate four individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society or Messiah College. The Alumni Awards Banquet will take place Saturday, April 2 from 6-8 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. The evening will include a greeting from President Kim Phipps, buffet-style dinner and a program honoring this year’s award recipients.

• Young Alumni Achievement Award: Angela Lykins Yeh ‘03
• Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award: Marlin Benedict ‘76
• Alumni Christian Service Award: Joanne (“Jodie”) Smiley ‘77
• Alumni Appreciation Award: David Vader

Cost is $15 per person. Seats are limited and pre-registration by Friday, March 25 is required. To register, please visit http://attend.com/AlumniAwards16. As a Messiah College employee, you will have the option to pay via journal voucher or via your personal credit card, depending on the nature for your attendance and/or participation in this event. If you would like to reserve an entire table (10 seats, $150), please directly contact the Alumni Office at 717-796-5252.

African drumming and dance performance

Azaguno, a colorful and vibrant multi-ethnic African drumming and dance ensemble directed by Paschal Yao Younge and Zelma Badu-Younge, and featuring more than 100 Messiah College students, will perform on Friday, March 18 at 8 p.m. in Parmer Hall. The concert will focus on the performance of traditional African, African-American, Caribbean and Latin American music and dance. Through the drum, voice, dance and other visual art forms and paraphernalia, Azaguno brings to the stage a unique African theatrical experience. Tickets are required: messiah.edu/tickets

There are many additional opportunities to participate:

• Tuesday, March 15, 6-8 p.m., Parmer Hall: African drumming clinic; free and open to the public.
• Wednesday, March 16, 6-8 p.m., Climenhaga Dance Studio: African dance clinic; free and open to the public.

Winter issue of The Bridge is available

What happens when alumni follow their hearts? The winter issue of The Bridge explores that very topic in a feature called “Leaps of Faith.” Our Messiah experts and alumni discuss the steps that lead to change.

Also, be sure to check out “Pieces of our Past” as we take a look at historical items from the Messiah College Archives.

Please be sure to view the magazine in its entirety at messiah.edu/the_bridge

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.

Capital View Wealth Management available on campus for questions

Denny Browne and Andy Grace from Capital View Wealth Management will be on campus on Tuesday, March 15 and Wednesday, March 16 for “open office hours” from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. One advisor will be in the interview room in Eisenhower Campus Center and one advisor will be in Hoffman 206.

If you have questions about the retirement plan, please stop by either of those locations and they will be happy to assist you.

If you are not able to meet with them on those days, you can reach them at 717-412-4966 to set up an appointment or via email at the following email address

Denny Browne: denny.browne@capitalviewwealth.com

Andy Grace: andy.grace@capitalviewwealth.com

Deadline for spring 2016 room reservations

Thursday, March 24 will be the deadline to submit your spring 2016 event requests that include tech/audio needs, set up needs or require ticket sales. Requests that do not require these needs will still be accepted. Call room reservations (ext. 6009) with any questions.

Open enrollment for preschool 2016/2017

The Early Learning Center is pleased to announce our open enrollment for 2016/2017. We have full-day and half-day programs available to the Messiah College community and the community at large. We continually strive to use developmentally appropriate goals for young children as well as children’s interests as a framework for planning the educational program and assessing children’s progress in all aspects of the social-emotional, cognitive, spiritual and physical foundations necessary for later school success.

The Early Learning Center utilizes the Project Approach as a key component of its curriculum. This inquiry based approach allows children and teachers to engage in in-depth investigations of a topic or idea worth studying, resulting in the strengthening of academic skills and intellectual dispositions in an authentic manner. Children are viewed as capable, competent, curious and creative members of the classroom community. Interested parties please call the administrative assistant at 717-796-5043 or email earlylearningcenter@messiah.edu for further questions or to schedule a tour of the center. You can also visit messiah.edu/elc and complete an online enrollment form.

Zipcar is coming to Messiah College!

Wait, what is Zipcar? Zipcar is a membership based car-sharing service—an alternative to car ownership—that will give Messiah College students, faculty and staff 24/7 access to vehicles parked right on campus. The membership includes low hourly and daily rates, gas, insurance and 180 miles per day to get you to wherever you want to go! Members can reserve zipcars online or with a smart phone for as little as an hour up to seven days. Best part? You only have to be 18 years of age to join—international students included! Enjoy the freedom of having a car without the hassle of owning one. It is wheels with no strings attached! Find out more about how it works at zipcar.com/messiah or at the campus-wide launch event on Tuesday, March 15. There will be details to follow. In the meantime, check out the attached flier.

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For Sale:

Sony television (27″ Trinitron), DVD player and 6 speaker surround sound theater system. Sony multimedia stand and cabinet included. In superb condition. $175 OBO. Photos available upon request. Email quist@messiah.edu if interested.

Dining room table. Counter height dining room table (from Steve Silver Mango Collection), with 4 chairs/stools, and a bench/stool (full ensemble seats 6 people comfortably). Dimensions: width: 54 x depth: 36 x height: 36. Table has an 18″ butterfly leaf that gives you the option of 36 x 54″ table or a 54″ square table. Chairs have ladder backs and upholstered seats. Table and chairs are in great condition and will work great in any gathering room or kitchen. Paid $799 for the set; purchased from N.B. Liebman in October 2015. Asking $450 OBO. Contact Sherri to see photos at shoffman@messiah.edu or 717-979-6926.

Piano for sale. Baldwin 42″ Cherry console piano and bench for sale. Very good condition. Made between 1998-1999; Contemporary style. Picture available upon request. Email pseibert@messiah.edu.

Job Opportunities:

The Department of Safety has an opening for the position of community safety officer, evening shift. For additional information and to apply, please see: https://jobs.messiah.edu/hr/postings/8295. Job-related questions may be directed to Lynn Maynard, director of safety & administrative services, at lmaynard@messiah.edu.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16

NEWS:

Brian Swartz, Ph.D., P.E., chair of the Department of Engineering, has been selected by the Central Pennsylvania Engineers Week Council to receive the 2016 Young Engineer of the Year Award. Brian is a member of the Association for Bridge Construction and Design (ABCD), Susquehanna Chapter, the American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).

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Rachel Cornacchio, associate professor of music, conducted the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s 2016 District 1 Choral Festival in Pittsburgh. Over 180 high school students rehearsed over the course of three days, with a culminating performance of repertoire focusing on how music can serve as a source of inspiration in difficult times.

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The Department of Music hosted three off-campus music professionals to adjudicate the Finals Concert of the Keith Lance Kuhlman Performance Award on Sunday evening, February 28. Nine music majors, of varying instruments and voice types, competed for a $400 award. Please join the Department of Music in congratulating the winner, Jacob Mandell, tenor (student of Dr. Damian Savarino) and honorable mention, Katrina Neyman, French horn (student of Dr. Michael Harcrow).

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Homecoming Weekend 2016

Please save the date for Homecoming Weekend 2016, held on October 14 and 15! As a reminder, all events occurring during Homecoming weekend must be approved by and planned through the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations. If you have plans for an event and have not been in contact with our office, please reach out to Shardé Hardy by e-mail or phone (ext. 2490) by May 2. The 2016 Homecoming Weekend schedule will be made available online by July 1 at www.messiah.edu/homecoming. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to sharing this time of celebration with you and our alumni community!

Spring break housing

Over spring break, the residence halls and apartments will lock down from 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 4 to 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 12. Residential students can stay during break, but must be granted break card access to get into their building. If you have students you are requiring to stay during any part of spring break (i.e. athletes, ensembles, etc.) please send an email to housing@messiah.edu with the student name, ID number, dates on campus and reason for staying.

Graduate Programs welcomes Danielle Seibert

Graduate Programs is pleased to welcome Danielle Seibert as the occupational therapy academic fieldwork coordinator/clinical instructor in OT. A graduate of College Misericordia, Danielle brings with her 15 years of experience in occupational therapy. She has also served as youth director at her church. Along with teaching responsibilities, Danielle will be responsible for placement of occupational therapy students in clinical and community sites for level I and level II fieldwork experiences. Please join us in welcoming Danielle to the Messiah community!

Reservations for The Martin Commons

Dining Services will begin taking reservations for The Martin Commons beginning May 1. Please refer to the attached schedule for catering availability. To request a reservation for The Martin Commons, please contact Derrick Trent, catering manager, at dtrent@messiah.edu or ext. 5251.

Summer student employment reminder

If your department plans to hire summer student employees, please remember that summer hiring proposals are due by March 11. All summer student hires must be processed via a summer hiring proposal through the jobs.messiah.edu system, even if the student currently works for your department or has worked previously for your department. Please remember that students that attended the summer job fair must be given first priority to all new or replacement position openings. If you have any questions or need any assistance with summer hiring, or would like a list of job fair attendees, please contact Belinda Conrad, bconrad@messiah.edu or ext. 2900.

Safety contest – final month

Congratulations to Wendy McElwee, the winner of the Workplace Safety Committee’s Safety Contest question for February. She will receive a $50 gift card. The question for February was: As a general rule, how quickly will a fire double in size? The correct response was every 60 seconds. This is the final month for the contest. Watch your email on Monday, March 7 for the next question and your last chance to win $50!

African drumming and dance performance

Azaguno, a colorful and vibrant multi-ethnic African drumming and dance ensemble directed by Paschal Yao Younge and Zelma Badu-Younge, and featuring more than 100 Messiah College students, will perform on Friday, March 18 at 8 p.m. in Parmer Hall. The concert will focus on the performance of traditional African, African-American, Caribbean and Latin American music and dance. Through the drum, voice, dance and other visual art forms and paraphernalia, Azaguno brings to the stage a unique African theatrical experience. Tickets are required: messiah.edu/tickets

There are many additional opportunities to participate:

• Tuesday, March 15, 6-8 p.m., Parmer Hall: African drumming clinic; free and open to the public.
• Wednesday, March 16, 6-8 p.m., Climenhaga Dance Studio: African dance clinic; free and open to the public.

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For rent:

Condo for rent in Grantham, less than a mile from Messiah College. Two bedrooms, remodeled kitchen, deck, laundry and off-street parking. Available in May 2016. Contact Laurie at ext. 2820 or 717-385-6213 for information or for a showing.

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/8267. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness”

GALATIANS 5:22

NEWS:

Michael True, senior associate in the Career and Professional Development Center, was the keynote speaker for the Internship Forum at the University of South Carolina. He presented on “Internships: The Current State in Higher Education, Trends, and Future Thoughts.”

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Brian Swartz, Ph.D., P.E., chair of the Department of Engineering, has been selected by the Central Pennsylvania Engineers Week Council to receive the 2016 Young Engineer of the Year Award. Brian is a member of the Association for Bridge Construction and Design (ABCD), Susquehanna Chapter, the American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).

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The Office of Alumni Relations recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society or Messiah College. These awards are important not only for the tribute they pay to the lives of each recipient, but also as a symbol of the quality of our alumni as a whole.

Young Alumna Achievement Award – Angela Lykins Yeh ‘03

This award recognizes an alumnus who has attended Messiah College within the past 10 years for significant contribution to church, vocation, community and/or Messiah College.

Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award – Marlin Benedict ‘76

This award recognizes a lifetime of vocational achievement in a manner that embodies the mission of the College.

Alumni Christian Service Award – Jodie Smiley ‘77

This award recognizes outstanding lifelong service or long-term effort in fulfilling the mandates of the Christian gospel to both serve and sacrifice for the needs of humanity.

Alumni Appreciation Award – David Vader

This award recognizes an individual who has contributed to the College in an extraordinary manner (long-term professional service; significant volunteer service and/or financial contribution).

Please save the date for Saturday, April 2 for the Alumni Awards Banquet, which will take place from 6-8 p.m., in Hostetter Chapel. Additional event details and ticket information will be coming in March. Please contact the Alumni Office at 717-796-5252 if you have any questions.

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“Open Door” day set for March 3

President Kim Phipps will host an “Open Door” day on Thursday, March 3 from 1-4 p.m. (note: date changed from Feb. 29) 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. A sign-in sheet will be located in Old Main Room 206 on “Open Door” day. Please call the President’s Office if you have any questions.

Free tax preparation

Messiah College is partnering with the United Way of the Capital Region and offering employees, students and the community the following free tax services: VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and MyFreeTaxes.com.

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program: IRS-certified Messiah students provide free tax preparation services to individual and families with total income of less than $54,000. Students, with supervision, will prepare your federal, state and local income tax returns for free. The Messiah site is open every Tuesday evening, except March 8 and 15, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. until April 12. No appointment is necessary. Our site is located in Frey 156. You must have your social security card and a photo ID.

MyFreeTaxes.com: You can prepare and e-file your federal and Pennsylvania tax returns online, safely and free! MyFreeTaxes.com is a free tax website sponsored by the United Way. Anyone with income less than $62,000 is eligible to use the MyFreeTaxes.com tax service. A toll-free certified help line volunteer is available to answer questions while you are filing your returns. Please contact Kathleen Johnston at ext. 7300 if you have any questions.

Sollenberger Sports Center locker rooms closing March 4

On March 4, the pool locker rooms and the two staff locker rooms in the Sollenberger Sports Center will be closing until further notice due to construction. If you have items in any of these locker rooms, please make sure they are gone by March 4. We will be cutting locks and throwing away anything left in the lockers. Thank you!

Fire extinguisher training offered to all employees and students

Fire extinguisher training will be conducted the week of Feb. 28-March 4 in Kelly A002. This training consists of a demonstration of the use of the extinguisher and then the opportunity for each participant to experience “hands-on” practice in extinguishing the “fire.” Training on the types of fires and extinguishers as well as initial instruction on the P.A.S.S. system for using extinguishers is provided via an online course which must be completed prior to the actual hands-on session. There are several sessions offered each day.

To sign up for a time that fits your schedule, go to: MCSquare>the Employee Tab>Employee Training Session. (Students should go to the Student Tab>Student Training.) Click on the session (date/time) that you wish to attend and follow the instructions for registering. If you have any questions regarding this training, please contact Donna Fink at ext. 5038 or Valerian Curd at ext. 6747. Employees, please inform your supervision of the session for which you register.

Spring Break housing

Over spring break, the residence halls and apartments will lock down from 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 4 to 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 12. Residential students can stay during break, but must be granted break card access to get into their building. If you have students that you are requiring to stay during any part of spring break (i.e. athletes, ensembles, etc.) please send an email to housing@messiah.edu with the student name, ID number, dates on campus, and reason for staying.

Federal and state workplace posters

Both federal and state laws require certain information be posted in the workplace. This information is available for employees in strategic locations throughout the campus (ex., certain break room bulletin boards). However, in an effort to make the information more accessible, these “posters” are now also available online in two locations:

• Links for “Workplace Posters, Federal” and “Workplace Posters, State” have been included on the Messiah College website.
• Go to the Human Resources and Compliance webpage and click on compliance. They are listed under downloadable resources.
•    On MCSquare on both the Employee and Student tabs, under the environmental, health and safety channel are links to both “Workplace Posters, Federal” and “Workplace Posters, State.”
• Hard copies of this information will continue to be posted throughout campus buildings.

Nominations due for Performance Awards

Have you been impressed or inspired by the contributions made by a fellow employee during the last year? Has a work group recently modelled outstanding teamwork leading to the successful advancement of departmental or college-wide goals? As in years past, you have the opportunity to nominate a colleague for the Pride in Performance Award. In addition, this year you may also submit a nomination for the Team Falcon Award. A description of each awards program can be viewed at http://www.messiah.edu/info/20733/employee_recognition. The corresponding nomination forms are available at http://www.messiah.edu/info/20588/employees/972/employee_forms.

Prior recipients are not eligible to receive a subsequent award for three years. See the attached list of prior recipients. Nominations are due to Human Resources no later than Wednesday, March 2. Please note that Team Falcon Award nominations must be sent to your division vice president/provost for prior review. The recipients of the 2016 performance awards will be announced at the Employee Recognition Reception in May. All questions regarding the performance awards program and nominations should be directed to Kathy Castonguay in Human Resources.

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For sale:

2006 Toyota Avalon: 57,000 miles, leather seats, garage kept, very good condition, gold color, one owner. Pictures available upon request. Asking $7,900. Contact pseibert@messiah.edu.

Job Openings:

The Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics in the School of Science, Engineering and Health at Messiah College invites applications for a part-time physics lab technician/adjunct instructor of physics. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7912. Job-related questions may be directed to Niklas Hellgren, assistant professor of physics, at nhellgren@messiah.edu.

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.

Psalm 136:1 

NEWS:

In 2014, the Class of 1964 reunion planning committee created a new student award in recognition of Dr. Carlton O. Wittlinger, their class advisor, as part of their 50th Class Reunion celebration. A graduate of Messiah Junior College in 1935, Dr. Wittlinger returned to Messiah and served over 35 years as a teacher and visionary administrator. We are pleased to announce the inaugural Class of 1964 Wittlinger Award has been awarded to Dayren Soto, a junior education major. The award seeks to honor students who demonstrate Dr. Wittlinger’s broad academic accomplishments, including his qualities of persistence and unselfish dedication, as they pursue and develop their own academic leadership skills. The selection committee was deeply impressed by Dayren’s commitment to service and reconciliation. She clearly demonstrates similar traits that led to Dr. Wittlinger having such a profound impact on Messiah College. We are grateful to the Class of 1964 reunion planning committee for their vision to establish this new fund. The committee was comprised of Darrel Bigham, P. Allen Sollenberger and Marilyn Heisey Byer. We also recognize and thank Melinda Burchard for nominating Dayren. Finally, we thank the selection committee, including Devin Manzullo-Thomas, Ashley Sheaffer and Dean Curry, for their significant and meaningful contributions during the selection process.

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Please join the Office of Development in congratulating Lauren Seneca ’11, on her promotion from assistant to associate director of annual giving. Lauren has developed strong student philanthropy and reunion giving programs and established significant relationships with our recent alumni. In her new role, she will focus on inviting our recent alumni to support their alma mater through gifts to The Messiah Fund. Congratulations, Lauren, and thank you for your commitment to helping make a Messiah College education more affordable for our students.

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Tara Bowers Savarino, adjunct instructor in music, recently presented a vocal pedagogy clinic on the changing voice at the District 4 Choral Festival in Clearfield, a. Her presentation focused on the hormonal changes and affects for both the adolescent and aging voice. Savarino was hosted by Messiah College MM in conducting alumnus Andrew Rothrock, choral director at Clearfield High School.

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If you like Ted Talks, then you will like Q Commons. Q Commons is a live learning experience that challenges attendees to stay curious, think well and advance good in their communities. Dr. David Brandt, former dean and vice president for academic affairs at Messiah College, will be giving a talk entitled, “Community in an Environment of Pluralism.” By its very nature, community requires commonality. Dr. Brandt will attempt to ask questions about how to address common issues when our geographical communities are increasingly diverse. Q Commons is a bi-annual event. The next Q Commons gatherings will be held Thursday, March 3 from 7–9 p.m. at The Meeting House in Dillsburg. Q Commons brings the Q National event experience to your community. Join thousands of participants in cities around the world as we gather to learn and consider how to advance good in our local communities. Since launching in 2014, more than 15,000 individuals have participated in 180 Q Commons city events on five continents. Gather alongside friends, neighbors and community leaders to become unified, informed and inspired to cultivate good works.

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Employees invited to submit nominations for Team Falcon Award

Employees are invited to submit nominations for the Team Falcon Award. The Team Falcon Award is an opportunity to recognize a group or team that collaborated successfully on a significant project or initiative to advance departmental or college-wide goals. We are opening up nominations to all employees this year. Eligible groups or teams include units, departments, task forces and committees or other cross-departmental work groups. The team may be comprised of part-time or full-time staff, administrative and/or faculty employees. Team members recognized must have had significant involvement in the accomplishment of the project, process or initiative. Generally, teams will consist of three to 10 individuals. One team will be recognized each year.

The Team Falcon Award is used to recognize a work group based on the following criteria:

• The team made a significant contribution towards achievement of a strategic goal
• The team exhibited innovation, creativity and excellence
• The group fostered a team environment that promoted communication, trust, cooperation and respect for differences

Each member of the team recognized will receive a distinctive commemorative gift and the team will be hosted for lunch by the division vice president or provost. Any employee can nominate a deserving team. The recommendation must be submitted to the division vice president or provost by Monday, Feb. 29. The division vice president/provost is encouraged to solicit recommendations that cross functional boundaries. Each division vice president/provost will review all submissions for his/her division and select those teams that he/she feels best meet the criteria for the award. President’s Cabinet will vote to select the team to receive the award. Your recommendation will be confidential; only the employees selected as award recipients will know that their names were offered for consideration. Teams are not eligible to receive a subsequent award for three years. See the list of prior recipients at here. Nominations must be submitted using the Team Falcon Award nomination form found here. Further information on performance awards, can be viewed here. The recipients will be announced at the Employee Recognition Reception in May. All questions regarding nominations should be directed to Kathy Castonguay in Human Resources.

Employees asked to submit nominations for Pride in Performance award

Have you been impressed or inspired by the contributions made by a fellow employee during the last year? Do any of the statements below describe a colleague? If so, please consider nominating that colleague for a Pride in Performance award. The Pride in Performance award is used to recognize an employee based on the following criteria:

• The employee has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance and remarkable proficiency in his/her assigned duties
• The employee has demonstrated hospitality, customer focus and has been active in promoting a pleasant working environment
• The employee has demonstrated dependability and innovative ways to manage work and effective problem-solving
• The employee has been committed to professional development and enhancing his/her skill set

Your recommendation will be confidential; only the employees selected as award recipients will know that their names were offered for consideration. Prior recipients are not eligible to receive a subsequent award for three years. See the list of prior recipients here. Nominations must be submitted, using the Pride in Performance nomination form found at http://www.messiah.edu/info/20588/employees/972/employee_forms by Wednesday, March 2. Further information on performance awards can be viewed at http://www.messiah.edu/info/20733/employee_recognition. The recipients will be announced at the Employee Recognition Reception in May. All questions regarding nominations should be directed to Kathy Castonguay in Human Resources.

Fire extinguisher training offered to all employees and students

Fire extinguisher training will be conducted the week of Feb. 28-March 4 in Kelly A002. This training consists of a demonstration of the use of the extinguisher and then the opportunity for each participant to experience “hands-on” practice in extinguishing the “fire.” Training on the types of fires and extinguishers as well as initial instruction on the P.A.S.S. system for using extinguishers is provided via an online course which must be completed prior to the actual hands-on session. There are several sessions offered each day.

To sign up for a time that fits your schedule, go to: MC-Square>the Employee Tab>Employee Training Session. (Students should go to the Student Tab>Student Training.) Click on the session (date/time) that you wish to attend and follow the instructions for registering. If you have any questions regarding this training, please contact Donna Fink at ext. 5038 or Valerian Curd at ext. 6747. Employees, please inform your supervision of the session for which you register.

Need $50 to update your spring wardrobe?

It’s not too late to enter the safety contest for February. All entries must be received by Feb. 26 to be included in the prize drawing during the workplace safety committee meeting on March 1. Submit your answer for February’s question to dfink@messiah.edu or Donna Fink, Suite 3015.

Need a passport?

NEED A PASSPORT? Representatives from the Cumberland County Courthouse will be visiting campus Thursday, Feb. 25 to process passport applications. If you are interested in applying you need to bring your:

1. Photo (photographer will be available; photos $10)
2. Documents – birth certificate, driver’s license PLUS A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE (Non-PA residents also need to bring their Messiah ID, along with a copy of their ID)
3. Completed application
4. Fees

When: Thursday, Feb. 25 Where: Eisenhower Commons Time: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Applications can be downloaded at messiah.edu/passport Contact the Intercultural Office intercultural@messiah.edu for more information.

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For sale:

House for sale. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Cape Cod in borough of Dillsburg. Very well maintained. For pictures see http://www.forsalebyowner.com/listing/110-Gettysburg-St-Dillsburg-PA/568d416faff839736a8b4567 or contact lclarke@messiah.edu.

Job Openings:

The Department of Facility Services is accepting applications for the position of groundskeeper, seasonal part-time. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7848. Job-related questions may be directed to Pete Ramsey, grounds manager, at pramsey@messiah.edu.

Residence life currently has an opening for the position of residence director. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8134. Job-related questions may be directed to David Downey, director of residence life, at ddowney@messiah.edu.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Romans 8:28

NEWS

Dr. Jan Dormer recently visited Chongshin University, a Christian university in Seoul, South Korea, to provide a seminar on Teaching English in Missions. Her visit was a precursor to a Messiah College graduate program intensive TESOL course that Jan will be teaching there the last week of June. After the seminar, Jan met with university leaders in the English Education department and library to discuss additional ways that the Messiah College Graduate Program in Education can partner with their university to further the goal of providing appropriate education for the teaching of English in ministry.

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Sollenberger Sports Center locker rooms closing March 4

On March 4, the pool locker rooms and the two staff locker rooms in the Sollenberger Sports Center will be closing until further notice due to construction. If you have items in any of these locker rooms, please make sure they are gone by March 4. We will be cutting locks and throwing away anything left in the lockers. Thank you!

Paper Tigers film to be shown February 17

The Messiah College Teacher Education Program and the Messiah College Education Association invite you to join us for a limited-engagement screening of Paper Tigers, a powerful documentary film about trauma-informed education. The film will be shown Feb. 17 from 7-9:30 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. We will host a short time of discussion immediately following the film. Paper Tigers explores the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and toxic stress on struggling teens. The film follows a year in the life of Lincoln High Alternative School in Walla Walla, Washington. After radically changing its approach to disciplining students, Lincoln High School saw a dramatic turnaround in everything from the number of fights to test scores to graduation rates. The school has become a promising model of how to break the cycles of poverty, violence and disease that affect families through the practice of trauma-informed educational strategies and is a testament to what the latest research on childhood adversity is proving: that one caring adult can change the trajectory of a young person’s life.

“Open Door” day set for March 3

President Kim Phipps will host an “Open Door” day on Thursday, March 3 from 1-4 p.m. (note: date changed from Feb. 29) 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. A sign-in sheet will be located in Old Main Room 206 on “Open Door” day. Please call the President’s Office if you have any questions.

Employees asked to submit nominations for Pride in Performance award

Have you been impressed or inspired by the contributions made by a fellow employee during the last year? Do any of the statements below describe a colleague? If so, please consider nominating that colleague for a Pride in Performance award. The Pride in Performance award is used to recognize an employee based on the following criteria:

• The employee has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance and remarkable proficiency in his/her assigned duties
• The employee has demonstrated hospitality, customer focus, and has been active in promoting a pleasant working environment
• The employee has demonstrated dependability and innovative ways to manage work and effective problem-solving
• The employee has been committed to professional development and enhancing his/her skill set

Your recommendation will be confidential; only the employees selected as award recipients will know that their names were offered for consideration. Prior recipients are not eligible to receive a subsequent award for three years. See the list of prior recipients here. Nominations must be submitted, using the Pride in Performance nomination form found at http://www.messiah.edu/info/20588/employees/972/employee_forms by Wednesday, March 2. Further information on performance awards can be viewed at http://www.messiah.edu/info/20733/employee_recognition. The recipients will be announced at the Employee Recognition Reception in May. All questions regarding nominations should be directed to Kathy Castonguay in Human Resources.

Safety date sheet labels for phones

If you received a new telephone recently and it doesn’t display a sticker with the emergency phone number for obtaining safety data sheets (in the event our online system would be down), please contact Donna Fink at ext. 5038 or dfink@messiah.edu. Also, if there are phones in your area that are not assigned to specific individuals, please check these to insure that they display the appropriate sticker.

The “Best of Texas” bus tour is May 12-18 – It’s not too late to join us!

The Heritage Society of Messiah College invites you to join us on our 2016 Bus Trip – The “Best of Texas!” We’ll fly out of Baltimore to Dallas/Fort Worth for 7 days/6 nights. Located on Lake Grapevine, we’ll settle into the luxurious Gaylord Texan Resort! We’ll tour AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, experience the Longhorn Cattle Drive at the Fort Worth Stockyards; explore the JFK 6th Floor Museum and Book Depository; tour both Bush Presidential Libraries; visit the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park, which includes the boyhood home of the 36^th President of the United States, LBJ Ranch and Texas White House. We’ll finish the trip enjoying sites in San Antonio, including the San Antonio Riverwalk and the Alamo. We hope you will join us for a wonderful time of Christian fellowship and sightseeing! For a detailed itinerary and reservation form, click here!

Changes in the Department of Safety

As the responsibilities of the Department of Safety continue to increase with regulations around Title IX, VAWA and Clery and with the college receiving a grant from the Department of Justice, the leadership responsibilities have shifted. Cindy Burger will become the director of investigations, compliance and training and Lynn Maynard has been promoted to director of safety and administrative services. Cindy will move from the day-to-day operations to work closely on investigations and training. Lynn will provide leadership for the day-to-day operations of the department. The impact of this split will, in most cases, not impact how the campus community works with the Department of Safety.

FAQ

Will reporting incidents or medical emergencies to dispatch change? No, nothing will change. You must still contact dispatch at ext. 6005. A safety officer, accompanied by student EMTs (when available), respond to all reported medical calls and assist with responding to emergency medical services.

Will building security still be handled by the Department of Safety? Yes, nothing will change; the Department of Safety will continue to lock and unlock buildings.

Who do I contact for campus first aid and blood borne pathogen response kits? Officer Bennett at tbennett@messiah.edu or ext. 6022 can restock all first aid and BBP kits on campus.

Will safety still conduct the College fleet driver training? Yes, the Department of Safety approves College fleet drivers, maintains approved drivers list, oversees the mandatory Safety Driving Program, as well as 15 passenger van and wheelchair accessible minivan training and testing.

Who do I call if emergency maintenance is needed after 4 p.m.? Contact dispatch at ext. 6005.

Who cares for the emergency phones? The dispatch office manages the proper functioning of the emergency phones; officers check these phones daily and report back to the dispatcher on duty if operating correctly.

If I need fingerprinting service, who do I call? The Department of Safety provides this service to current employees, current student employees and prospective employees for Messiah College employment. Certain hours are set for this service; for more information, go to the quick links on the Department of Safety website.

Who do I contact with fire and life safety systems/equipment (fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, etc.) issues? You need to contact dispatch at ext. 6005. All work requests, inspections and repairs pertaining to fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, heat detectors, CO detectors, beam detectors, audible and visual alarms on campus are handled through the Department of Safety, fire safety systems.

Who handles the investigations of campus incidents and crimes? Dennis Stum is the lead investigator and crime prevention specialist; Cindy Burger provides leadership to this area. However, you must call Dispatch at ext. 6005 if you are a victim of a crime or need to report an incident.

Is lost and found still handled by dispatch? Yes, dispatch in ECC manages all items turned in that are found and attempts to return items to their rightful owner; they keep record of items lost so the owner can be contacted if an item is turned in when found.

Who handles faculty and staff parking assignments and enforcement? Department of Safety under the leadership of Lynn Maynard, lmaynard@messiah.edu or ext. 7395, assigns parking for staff and faculty. Student parking is handled by the Falcon Exchange, ext. 6052. See Falcon Exchange website.

Who do I call for a safety escort? Use any phone on campus to call dispatch at ext. 6005. Safety provides this service to the campus community from dusk to dawn.

Who do I contact to provide Safety Training?

• Cindy Burger (cburger@messiah.edu or ext. 7272) conducts and/or provides leadership to safety training as required or requested. Training includes: active shooter, rape aggression defense (RAD), sexual assault/harassment prevention, and drug and alcohol education. Cindy is also a title IX deputy coordinator and can provide oversight on Title IX incidents.
• Dave Shafer (dshafer@messiah.edu or ext. 6005) provides 15-passenger van testing/training.

Who do I contact for security access and/or card reader issues? You need to contact dispatch ext. 6005. An officer will be dispatched and will investigate and work with appropriate departments to resolve and correct reader issues. Lynn Maynard provides leadership involving the card readers.

Who do I call if I need a temporary parking pass? You should contact JoAnn Schaeffer at jschaeffer@messiah.edu or ext. 7147. She can assign a temporary parking permit to staff for temporary parking purposes.

Who do I contact if a college-owned vehicle is involved in an accident? Any accident or damage of a College-owned vehicle must be reported immediately to the Department of Safety by contacting dispatch at ext. 6005.

Where do visitors have to report for a visitor badge and temporary parking pass? All visitors must report to the dispatch office in ECC to sign-in and out and obtain a visitor pass and temporary parking permit. 

Free tax preparation

Messiah College is partnering with the United Way of the Capital Region and offering employees, students and the community the following free tax services: VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and MyFreeTaxes.com.

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program: IRS certified Messiah students provide free tax preparation services to individual and families with total income of less than $54,000. Students, with supervision, will prepare your federal, state and local income tax returns for free. The Messiah site is open every Tuesday evening, except March 8 and 15h, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. until April 12. No appointment is necessary. Our site is located in Frey 156. You must have your social security card and a photo id.

MyFreeTaxes.com program: You can prepare and e-file your federal and Pennsylvania tax returns online, safely and free! MyFreeTaxes.com is a free tax website sponsored by the United Way. Anyone with income less than $62,000 is eligible to use the MyFreeTaxes.com tax service. A toll-free certified help line volunteer is available to answer questions while you are filing your returns. Please contact Kathleen Johnston at ext. 7300 if you have any questions.

Jadu training sessions for spring semester available

Jadu training sessions for the spring semester are available for employees and work studies to register for online. Please visit messiah.edu/training to learn more and to register. Please contact Ramona Fritschi at rfritschi@messiah.edu for more information.

Student Leadership luncheon set for March 3

Select students have been invited to attend The Celebration of Student Leadership Luncheon on Thursday, March 3. At this distinctive luncheon, we will honor and recognize student leaders and their service to Messiah College. Our luncheon sponsor is Clark Associates, Inc., a Lancaster-based company. In addition to a catered lunch, all attending students will receive a gift. Student leaders will have the opportunity to hear guest speaker, Anne Deeter Gallaher, author and CEO-Owner of Deeter Gallaher Group, and hear from Messiah alumni who are employed by Clark Associates, Inc. Finally, we will recognize two $5,000 scholarship winners for the 2016 Clark Leadership Award. If you received an invitation, remember to RSVP to elint@messiah.edu! For more information, contact Susan Mayernick at ext. 7282. Click here for more information. 

Campus notice: accreditation visit for graduate programs in nursing

The graduate programs in nursing at Messiah College will be undergoing an on-site evaluation April 4-6 by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the purposes of accreditation. CCNE accreditation is a nongovernmental peer review process that operates in accordance with nationally recognized standards established for the practice of accreditation in the United States. Accreditation by CCNE is intended to accomplish at least five general purposes:

• To hold nursing programs accountable to the community of interest – the nursing profession, consumers, employers, higher education, students and their families, nurse residents – and to one another by ensuring that these programs have mission statements, goals and outcomes that are appropriate to prepare individuals to fulfill their expected roles.
• To evaluate the success of a nursing program in achieving its mission, goals and expected outcomes.
• To assess the extent to which a nursing program meets accreditation standards.
• To inform the public of the purposes and values of accreditation and to identify nursing programs that meet accreditation standards.
• To foster continuing improvement in nursing programs – and, thereby in professional practice.

If you would like additional information about CCNE or its standards and procedures, you may visit their web site at www.aacn.nche.edu/accreditation.

A very important part of this evaluation is soliciting third-party comment on the nursing program by its communities of interest. I am writing to invite you to submit comments and opinions about the nursing program directly to the CCNE. All comments and opinions submitted to CCNE are held in strict confidence and shared with the on-site evaluation team. All comments must be written, signed and received by CCNE no later than March 14, 2016. Please send your comments directly to:

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Attn: Third-Party Comments

1 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530

Washington D.C. 20036

-Or-

ThirdPartyComments@aacn.nche.edu

Thank you for your interest in and support of the graduate programs in nursing at Messiah College.

Employee Recognition Reception scheduled for May 4

Please save the date for the annual gathering to celebrate the commitment of those employees who have reached significant service milestones. The Employee Recognition Reception will be held on Reading Day, May 4, from 10-11:30 a.m. in Brubaker Auditorium. More details will be shared later in the spring.

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Job Opportunities:

Student Financial Services at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of student account coordinator and counselor. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8112. Job-related questions may be directed to Cathy Poiesz, director of student financial services, at cpoiesz@messiah.edu.

Campus Events currently has an opening for the position of campus events worker II – residence hall floater. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7675. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu.

Residence Life currently has an opening for the position of residence director. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8134. Job-related questions may be directed to David Downey, director of residence life, at ddowney@messiah.edu.

The Agape Center for Service and Learning has an opening for the position of an assistant director of the Agape Center for Service and Learning. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8136. Job-related questions may be directed to Ashley Sheaffer, director of the Agape Center for cocurricular service and learning, at asheaffer@messiah.edu.

Campus Events is accepting applications for the position of campus events worker I – High Center shift 3C. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8138. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu.

Wanted:

Messiah student (Michaela Ryan, mr1318@messiah.edu, art business major, soon-to-be senior) is looking for a room to rent in the Messiah area this summer from mid-June to mid-August while working off-campus jobs. Any offers or leads, please contact Michaela as soon as possible.

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

Phillippians

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NEWS

Todd Goranson, associate professor of music, presented over 60 clinics for grade 5-12 woodwind students on 25 different campuses in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Connecticut from August 2015-January 2016. These clinics were sponsored with external funds provided by Vandoren USA.

Goranson also performed as guest principal bassoonist in a six concert series (over a two week period) with the Yellow River Symphony Orchestra in Zhengzhou, China in December 2015-January 2016. Two of the concerts were televised nationally on CCTV (China State Television). Additionally, he performed on a chamber concert with other American guest musicians, (including music faculty from Eastman, Boston University, and other top music programs) at the Yage Concert Hall in Xinmi, China.

Goranson performed with his professional ensemble, Junction Saxophone Quartet, at the International Saxophone Symposium in Winchester, Virginia on Jan. 16. The ISS is the largest annual saxophone event in North America. Additionally, the Messiah College Saxophone Quartet (featuring MC music students Tim Puglio, Shawn Campopiano, Jacob Mandell and Aaron Neal) were selected to perform on the College Quartet Series for the event.

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Jonathan Bert ’09 and Krystal Robinson-Bert ’10 welcomed their first child, Tenley Grace, into the world on Jan. 14 at 8:59 p.m. Tenley weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. Both mom and baby are doing well.

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Dr. Jan Dormer recently visited Chongshin University, a Christian university in Seoul, South Korea, to provide a seminar on Teaching English in Missions. Her visit was a precursor to a Messiah College graduate program intensive TESOL course that Jan will be teaching there the last week of June. After the seminar, Jan met with university leaders in the English Education department and library to discuss additional ways that the Messiah College Graduate Program in Education can partner with their university to further the goal of providing appropriate education for the teaching of English in ministry.

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Congratulations to interlibrary loan technician Kimberly Steiner for being awarded the STARS Atlas Systems Mentoring Award, which will afford her the opportunity to participate in the American Library Association national conference and in possible future resource-sharing relationships with other libraries. We appreciate and applaud her initiative and are glad to have her as part of the library team!

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Kaitlyn Gehris has begun work as the HR administrative assistant. Kaitlyn has been the student worker in the President’s Office and comes to HR&C with an excellent skill set including extensive skills with Prezi presentation software. Kaitlyn will primarily be providing support for recruitment and event planning as well as providing assistance related to the HR component of staff payroll along with other special projects. Hannah McBride has been hired as the project coordinator for the Department of Justice grant received by the College late this fall. Hannah comes to Messiah College from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. She brings with her experience in residence life, grant implementation, Christian higher education and Title IX. Hannah will be working part-time until May 15 when she will start full-time on this grant-funded position. Please join us in welcoming these new employees.

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Campus notice: Accreditation visit for graduate programs in nursing

The graduate programs in nursing at Messiah College will be undergoing an on-site evaluation April 4-6 by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the purposes of accreditation. CCNE accreditation is a nongovernmental peer review process that operates in accordance with nationally recognized standards established for the practice of accreditation in the United States. Accreditation by CCNE is intended to accomplish at least five general purposes:

• To hold nursing programs accountable to the community of interest – the nursing profession, consumers, employers, higher education, students and their families, nurse residents – and to one another by ensuring that these programs have mission statements, goals and outcomes that are appropriate to prepare individuals to fulfill their expected roles.
• To evaluate the success of a nursing program in achieving its mission, goals and expected outcomes.
• To assess the extent to which a nursing program meets accreditation standards.
• To inform the public of the purposes and values of accreditation and to identify nursing programs that meet accreditation standards.
• To foster continuing improvement in nursing programs – and, thereby in professional practice.

If you would like additional information about CCNE or its standards and procedures, you may visit their web site at www.aacn.nche.edu/accreditation.

A very important part of this evaluation is soliciting third-party comment on the nursing program by its communities of interest. I am writing to invite you to submit comments and opinions about the nursing program directly to the CCNE. All comments and opinions submitted to CCNE are held in strict confidence and shared with the on-site evaluation team. All comments must be written, signed and received by CCNE no later than March 14, 2016. Please send your comments directly to:

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Attn: Third-Party Comments

1 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530

Washington D.C. 20036

-Or-

ThirdPartyComments@aacn.nche.edu

Thank you for your interest in and support of the graduate programs in nursing at Messiah College.

Department of Safety new event form

The Department of Safety will begin using an online form that must be used when requesting assistance from the department for events. This includes any event in which you would like traffic control, event security or parking spaces blocked off. A minimum of five working days is needed for submission of requests. We may not be able to accommodate last minute requests due to limited staffing or parking availability. The form is located on McSquare, Employee/ Student tab, Forms, Operations; form name is “Dept. of Safety Event Request Form.” If you have any questions, contact Officer Liz Williams at ewilliams@messiah.edu or call ext. 3984.

Thank you

A very BIG thank you everyone in operations who worked diligently to clear the campus, keep it safe and keep it running during the recent record snowfall. You did an amazing job and it is appreciated! You can view photos of the team’s hard work here.

Employee recognition reception scheduled for May 4

Please save the date for the annual gathering to celebrate the commitment of those employees who have reached significant service milestones. The Employee Recognition Reception will be held on Reading Day, May 4, from 10-11:30 a.m. in Brubaker Auditorium. More details will be shared later in the spring.

February wellness workshop

”Oh, my aching shoulder”—that phrase is becoming almost as common as ”What’s for supper?“ Last year, 4.5 million Americans visited their doctor with extreme shoulder pain. Of those, 250,000 had one or more of their rotator cuff muscles surgically repaired. For 53,000, repair was no longer an option, and they underwent complete shoulder replacement. Clearly, we are using and sometimes abusing our shoulder joints. That’s why our February workshop topic is “Caring for your shoulder – before and after it hurts.” Plan now to come and listen to Matt Lewis, Ph.D. in the Department of Health and Human Performance share his expertise on the shoulder. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in Parmer Cinema.

Safety Contest – Two months to go

Congratulations to Dwayne Magee, the winner of the Workplace Safety Committee’s safety contest question for January. He will receive a $50 gift card. The question for January was: During what week in 2016 will the annual fire extinguisher training be conducted on campus? The answer was found in the Workplace Safety Committee meeting minutes for January (which are available on the Safety Committee Channel on MCSquare.) The correct response was the week of Feb. 29. There are two months remaining for the contest. Each month, a question will be distributed to all employees via mass email. All correct answers for the month will go into a prize drawing; each month the prize is a $50 gift card. Watch your email on Monday, Feb. 8 for the next question!

Employees invited to submit nominations for Team Falcon Award

Employees are invited to submit nominations for the Team Falcon Award. The Team Falcon Award is an opportunity to recognize a group or team that collaborated successfully on a significant project or initiative to advance departmental or college-wide goals. We are opening up nominations to all employees this year. Eligible groups or teams include units, departments, task forces and committees or other cross-departmental work groups. The team may be comprised of part-time or full-time staff, administrative and/or faculty employees. Team members recognized must have had significant involvement in the accomplishment of the project, process or initiative. Generally, teams will consist of three to 10 individuals. One team will be recognized each year.

The Team Falcon Award is used to recognize a work group based on the following criteria:

• The team made a significant contribution towards achievement of a strategic goal
• The team exhibited innovation, creativity and excellence
• The group fostered a team environment that promoted communication, trust, cooperation and respect for differences

Each member of the team recognized will receive a distinctive commemorative gift and the team will be hosted for lunch by the division vice president or provost. Any employee can nominate a deserving team. The recommendation must be submitted to the division vice president or provost by Monday, Feb. 29. The division vice president/provost is encouraged to solicit recommendations that cross functional boundaries. Each division vice president/provost will review all submissions for his/her division and select those teams that he/she feels best meet the criteria for the award. President’s Cabinet will vote to select the team to receive the award. Your recommendation will be confidential; only the employees selected as award recipients will know that their names were offered for consideration. Teams are not eligible to receive a subsequent award for three years. See the list of prior recipients at here. Nominations must be submitted using the Team Falcon Award nomination form found here. Further information on performance awards, can be viewed here. The recipients will be announced at the Employee Recognition Reception in May. All questions regarding nominations should be directed to Kathy Castonguay in Human Resources.

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For sale:

Hydraulic Trolley Jack. Allied Automotive 2 Ton Capacity Hydraulic Trolley jack for sale. $20. Contact Carrie at ext. 2492 or cwiddowson@messiah.edu.

Sofa. Comfortable taupe sofa (85″) in very good condition. Available for immediate pickup. $285. Contact dschmidt@messiah.edu.

Pair of Calvin Klein tall leather black dress boots with flat heel.

Brand new, never worn.  Size 7 ½    Asking $35.00

Pair of Sporto boys snow boots.  Black and grey. Very good condition.

Size 6.  Asking $10.00. Call Bill at ext. 39040 or 253-5196

Used Green Mountain Diapers: 23 size large cloth-eez prefold diapers (http://www.greenmountaindiapers.com/cloth-eez-prefold-diapers.html); 6 medium and 4 large hook & loop diaper covers. $25; Apple iPad 2 Smart Cover, dark gray. $15 Pictures available upon request. Email nskulstad@messiah.edu

Large box of baby girl clothes: size 0-12 mos. Clothes are in excellent condition and best for a baby born in spring/summer. A lot of Carter’s brand. Clothes include: 0-3 mos: 3 sleepers; 4 long-sleeved onesies; 19 short-sleeved onesies (some are 3-6 mos.); 5 pants; 4 shorts; 9 dresses; 1 sweater; 1 warm hat 6 mos.: 5 sleepers; 3 long-sleeved onesies; 6 short-sleeved onesies; 11 pants; 3 dresses; 3 sweaters; 1 rain/snowpant 9-12 mos.: 3 sleepers; 3 long-sleeved onesies; 6 long-sleeved shirts; 3 dresses; 2 skirts; 5 sweaters Also, included are some socks and 8 pairs of baby size 4 shoes. Asking $40. Pictures available upon request. Email nskulstad@messiah.edu.

Job Opportunities:

Museum Teaching Docent. The Oakes Museum of Natural History has openings for the part time position of museum teaching docent. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7988 Job-related questions may be directed to Ken Mark, director, The Oakes Museum of Natural History at kmark@messiah.edu.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Upper Allen Township recreation and open space plan

Upper Allen Township is conducting a survey of the recreation and open space needs of its residents. Please take a few moments to share your feedback here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/upperallentownshipsurvey