The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.

Luke 24:5 (NSRV)

News

Rachel Cornacchio, associate professor of music, presented “Making Choices for the Singing Child” at the Massachusetts Music Educators Association State Conference in Boston. The presentation gave practitioners background in making research based repertoire choices for children in the upper elementary school grades. Music educators from throughout the state were in attendance.

At the 75th annual meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology, in Pittsburgh, March 25-28, Larry M. Lake, associate professor of writing, chaired a session “Anthropology in Education and Communication” and presented his study “Beyond the Trophy Picture,” an examination of successful cross-cultural training for short term missions projects. He also officially launched LakeEffect, his anthropological consulting practice which advises on cultural adaptation in education and missions.

On Wednesday, March 25, Dining Services was one of 30 local businesses that participated in the Taste of the Chamber event hosted by the West Shore Chamber of Commerce at the Appalachian Harley Davidson on the Carlisle Pike.  Executive Chef Percell Green was joined by Sous Chef Pat Combs, Catering Chef Andrew White, Catering Lead Linda Nye and Catering Manager Derrick Trent in offering chocolate mousse, Mediterranean hummus fillo cups and edamame hummus fillo cups to 400 attending guests.

The Office of Marketing and Communications is pleased to announce the addition of our new marketing & services coordinator, Karen Garlinger. She comes to Messiah with a background in multimedia sales, customer service and marketing. You are invited to stop by third floor Old Main to introduce yourself and to extend a warm welcome. Karen’s role will be to facilitate and coordinate design projects created through the office of marketing and communications and student photography. Please contact her at kgarlinger@messsiah.edu or extension 7342 to initiate any projects you plan to create that will reach an off-campus audience of more than 200 people. We request five weeks from the beginning of the project to completion. Photography of events can continue to be requested through photography@messiah.edu. Click on this link to download a handy flyer outlining the design services offered by the office of marketing and communications.

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Department of Education to sponsor Honors Presentations next week

The Department of Education is pleased to sponsor two Honors Presentations in April. On Wednesday, April 8, in Boyer 235, from 5- 6 p.m., Mariah Kendrick will discuss the problem of math retention for students during the summer months and how to prevent the summer-slide in “Webcasts and the Retention of Mathematical Knowledge over the Summer Break.” The following afternoon, on Thursday, April 9, in Boyer 131, from 5:30-6:30pm, Melissa Landis will present “’Sound it Out:’ Connecting Students’ Spoken Language to Academic Writing.” In this presentation, Melissa will seek to start the conversation about how to connect students’ language experience with their academic writing.

Pittsburgh Fellow Program to host information event Thursday, April 9

The Pittsburgh Fellows Program will host an information session for students and faculty on Thursday, April 9 from noon-1 p.m. in Jordan 172. Pizza will be provided.

A brief description of this well-respected one-year post-grad program:

The Pittsburgh Fellows Program is a post-undergraduate, leadership development program that recruits and trains highly qualified college graduates to be values-driven, ethical business leaders in the city and region of Pittsburgh. Our goal is to positively impact the city through current and future business leaders who use their resources for the well-being of the whole community. More information can be found here: www.pittsburghfellows.com

While this program has a leadership and business development focus, ALL majors are invited to attend and apply for a fellow position.

If you are able to attend, please REGISTER here.  You are welcome to share this with other faculty or specific students who may have interest.

PLEASE NOTE: The director of the program, Ms. Julie McCormick, will be on campus to interview interested students the afternoon of April 9, following the info session. They have a couple of slots left for this cohort of fellows. If students are interested in an interview slot, they must apply for a fellows position through their website prior to April 9: http://www.pittsburghfellows.com/#!apply-now/c1mu7

“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 8-July 31, 2015, 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 more than 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 14 and runs through June 2. 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.

Young Writer’s Workshop

The Young Writers Workshop is back for the fourth year! It has been such a success that we have many students that keep coming back. We already have several students signed up for this workshop, so make your plans now because we do limit class sizes so the students get the attention they deserve! Our camp is designed to foster a community of young writers through an enriching, summer writing camp environment. It provides college-level writing skills development for student in grades 9-12. It offers intensive courses in creative writing in which students will: produce a portfolio of their own work and present a reading; learn to read and respond to each other’s work effectively; and learn how to revise their work in response to their peers.

Messiah’s Young Writers Workshop is unique in several ways:

– Courses are taught by published Messiah faculty
– Readings and interaction with published writers
– Residential writing camp experience
– The opportunity to help create and publish an e-book that will be made available to the public
– Unique and practical session about how to write a college admissions essay
– A field trip to a museum and Midtown Scholar Bookstore
– Personalized attention ( class sizes limited to 15 students)

Visit our website for further details and registration. Like us on Facebook for updates, readings from past students and so much more! For more information, call 717-796-5073.

Reminder about Intercom Submissions

All submissions for Intercom should be submitted through this form or by emailing intercom@messiah.edu. Announcements submitted in the comment section of the blog are not accepted. For publication in the Thursday newsletter, the announcement must be received by 4 p.m. on Tuesday.      

Anti-Virus Software Changes Coming from ITS

ITS is changing its Anti-Virus software program from AVG to Endpoint. This will happen between now and June 1, 2015. It will be done incrementally, and the details are still being worked out. This change should be transparent to the end users, but the AVG icon in the system tray will be removed. As always, if you experience any issues due to this change, please contact the Help Desk at ext. 4444 or check the blog at helpdesk.messiah.edu.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Have you ever gotten in your car and started driving and ended up at your destination and couldn’t recall all the minutes during your drive? According to the National Safety Council, cognitively distracted drivers can miss up to 50 percent of their driving environment, including stop signs, pedestrians and red lights. And drivers talking on cell phones–handheld or hands-free—are four times more likely to crash. Focusing on anything other than driving–inclduing eating and drinking, reading a map, adjusting a radio, putting on make-up, or talking or texting on the phone while behind the wheel–can put you and others in serious danger. Stay alert and aware while behind the wheel. It could save your life or the life of someone you love.

Classifieds

For Sale:

Three window unit air conditioners $20 each or best offer; Beginner girls bike with training wheels – $20 or best offer; Toddler basketball hoop – $10 or best offer. Call Helena at ext. 2431 or 697-1181. Email: hcicero@messiah.edu.

Outside Organizations

Is learning to ride a horse on your “bucket list?”  Here’s your chance to cross –it off!

Total Equine Learning Center in Mechanicsburg is offering a six-week adult riding course that will teach you the basics of horsemanship, riding techniques and safety. Learn to ride western or English on well-trained horses in a roomy indoor ring facility. If the weather is nice, we have an outdoor riding ring. This class will start on Monday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. and will run for six weeks. The cost is only $240 and must be paid in advance. Class size is limited to 5 people so don’t wait! If you have any further questions, contact Joanne Hocker at 766-4035 or Sally Richardson at srichardson@messiah.edu.

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So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

John 16:22 (NSRV)

News

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Christine Robinson has been competitively selected for participation in the Park City Math Institute, sponsored by the Institute of Advanced Studies in Princeton, N.J. Robinson will spend three weeks in July in Salt Lake City, studying and researching the geometry of moduli spaces and representation theory.

Damian Savarino, assistant professor of music, will sing the bass solos in Mozart’s “Solemn Vespers” (Vesperae solennes de confessore) K. 339 in Carnegie Hall with Manhattan Concert Productions and the New York Chamber Orchestra on Monday, April 13 at 8 p.m. This will be Savarino’s fifth concert with MCP and his fifth appearance on the Carnegie Hall stage since 2011.

Assistant Professor of Engineering Brian Swartz will be serving as a judge for Canstruction^TM at the Keystone Building in Harrisburg on Friday, March 27. Canstruction is a unique charity which hosts competitions, exhibitions and events showcasing colossal structures made entirely out of full cans of food. After the structures are built, the cansculptures^TM go on display to the public as a giant art exhibition. At the end of the event, all food is donated to local hunger relief organizations. Senator Pat Vance will speak at the event.

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Safety Contest applications due March 27

What has your department done to promote or improve safety beyond expected compliance in 2014-15?

• Recognized a safety hazard and taken steps to correct or mitigate it?
• Implemented training or education for employees to improve their safety performance/knowledge?
• Implemented the use of personal protective equipment or tools to make the job safer for employees?
• Reduced the potential hazards by substituting less hazardous chemical substances?
• Implemented new procedures to improve the safety of employees?
• Solicited input from employees and adopted their ideas in improving safety in the workplace?
• Organized/cleaned your area to reduce safety hazards (ex., fire hazards, tripping hazards, blocked safety equipment, etc.)?
• Included safety awareness information in department meetings?
• Posted signs to keep safety programs at the forefront of employees’ awareness?
• Impacted safety in any other ways?

The Workplace Safety Committee would like to hear your story. Submit your department’s achievements on the contest entry form by March 27 and win a Safety Break (refreshments) for your area and an extra $500 in your area’s budget for safety improvements. A copy of the entry form is available at the Safety Committee Channel on MCSquare. The winning entry will be selected at the Committee’s April 7 meeting.

Graduate Program in Education will host presentation April 7

On Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 4-6 p.m. in Parmer Cinema, the Graduate Program in Education will host the presentation of master’s theses by two of its students. In “Stepping into a New Space,” Hope Newcomer ’05 will discuss how language acquisition can impact peace resolution through a program that she has designed to bring conflicted parties together. Hope’s research is based in part on her time spent in the West Bank with Arabic and Hebrew speaking people. Quinn Dyrli’s ’93 presentation, entitled, “Creating a Bridge between English as a Second Language and General Education Development for Adult Learners’ Training and Assistance Programs’ English Language Learners,” explores the curriculum that Quinn developed to successfully transition English Language Learners to the next natural step in their progression, the GED.

Invite someone you know to Messiah’s April 11 open house

Do you know a student who’s in the college search process and may be a good fit for Messiah College? Consider inviting them personally to visit the college Open House on Saturday, April 11.  Students can take a closer look at our 80+ majors, tour campus, enjoy a special lunch in the dining hall, and spend time interacting with Messiah students, professors and staff. Students and their family members can register online to attend at www.messiah.edu/openhouse. We invite you to share this link with prospective students and their family members, along with the reasons you love being a part of the Messiah College community! We would love to have them visit and extend them a warm welcome for the day.

Workshop for the Christian Guitarist set for April 18

The Department of Music will again be offering a Workshop for the Christian Guitarist. It will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts. The event is open to the public. Admission price is $35 for any type of student (under age 21) and $50 for the general public. There are sessions throughout the day for all levels of guitarist from the beginner to the advanced player on steel string acoustic guitar or electric. The focus of the event is to help guitarists be more effective in serving the church with their music. All information and online registration are available at www.messiah.edu/guitar,   and then click on the workshop logo. For more information, call the Department of Music at ext. 3310.

There is a printable poster on the registration page of the site. http://mcweb.messiah.edu/departments/music/guitar_studies/workshop/GuitarWorkshop2015.pdf

Please pass this information along to your church music director and consider displaying some of these posters at your church.

Employee Recognition Reception scheduled for May 6

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 6, from 10 a.m.–noon in Brubaker Auditorium. Please note the change to a morning function. More details will be shared in next week’s Intercom.

“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 8-July 31, 2015, 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 more than 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 14 and runs through June 2. 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.

BJ’s Wholesale Club open enrollment available

BJ’s open enrollment will run from Wednesday, April 1 through Thursday, April 30. BJ’s is offering Messiah College employees a 15-month Inner Circle membership for $40 ($10 savings and three additional months), or a 15-month Rewards membership for $80 ($20 savings and three additional months). This offer is not available in the club or online. Current BJ’s members should check their membership expiration dates at this time. The next open enrollment will be held in October 2015. If your membership will expire prior to October, it must be renewed now. BJ’s will no longer accept early/late applications. When renewing prior to the expiration date, all extra months are added onto the length of the membership, no months are ever lost. Please note that the registration procedure has changed. Do not forward the registration to the purchasing department. Complete the attached registration form. If you are paying with a check, return it along with payment directly to our BJ’s representative, Todd Hoppel, 2250 York Crossing Drive, York, PA 17408. If you are paying by credit card, the application can be emailed to Todd Hoppel at thoppel@bjs.com. Include an email address on the application so that verification of the processing date can be forwarded. If your membership has expired and you need a temporary pass to use until your renewal has been processed, or you have any other questions, please call Todd at 717-870-9040. Please contact Steph Sechrist, purchasing department, ext. 2497.

Reminder for summer student employment

If you are planning on hiring student employees for the upcoming summer, hiring proposals should be submitted via jobs.messiah.edu by April 3. A hiring proposal should be submitted for each summer student employee. The summer student pay period begins May 10 and ends August 30. If you have any questions or need assistance with summer hiring, contact Belinda Conrad, ext. 2900 or bconrad@messiah.edu. Further details on summer student employment can be located here.

If you are aware of students that are interested in summer employment, please encourage them to apply here.

Classifieds

Position available:

The Registrar’s Office has a current opening for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant to the Registrar/Coordinator of Student Retention. For more information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5947. Job-related questions may be directed to Jim Sotherden, Registrar/Coordinator of Student Retention, at JSotherden@messiah.edu.

Wanted:

Copier Paper Boxes – Copier paper boxes to pack book donations for Booksavers, an organization that turns outdated textbooks, ex-library books, etc., into funds to support the global relief, development and peacebuilding work of the Mennonite Central Committee. Boxes may be dropped off at the Library or email cfieser@messiah.edu to arrange for pick-up.

House and/or animal sitting – Looking for a house sitter or animal sitter over the summer? Messiah College senior looking for additional income opportunities. If you are interested, contact Katie at 614-937-1709 or kr1291@messiah.edu.

Babysitter- Looking for a part-time babysitter for my two school-aged children for the months of April and May during daytime hours. Please call or text Ilse at 717-341-6700.

Outside organization announcement:

The National Christian Choir to perform at New Oxford High School on April 18 at 3 p.m. The Friends of Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community will present, “Operation Helping Hands,” a fundraising event featuring The National Christian Choir in a concert to benefits the Good Samaritan Fund, which provides financial assistance to healthcare residents in need. To order tickets go to www.crosskeysvillage.org/friends. For more information, contact Larry Gladfelter, Project Chair, at 717-817-1772 or friends@crosskeyvillage.net.

Harrisburg Academy is proud to continue offering a renewable $10,000 Corporate Merit Scholarship to new students entering grades 5 through 11, when a parent is a full-time employee of a corporate partner, such as Messiah College. Applications for merit scholarships, testing, and need-based financial aid are all currently being accepted. The next visit day is Friday, April 17, 2015. Please contact admission@harrisburgacademy.org to learn more.

Let The Beat Go On! Free EKG screenings for teenagers Get your heart checked! The EKG (electrocardiograms) screening clinic is open to students in the central PA region, ages 14- 19, who are not currently under the care of a cardiologist. Echocardiograms will also be offered that day on-site, free of charge, for those students who are identified as needing additional testing. The screenings will be done at Trinity High School, 3601 Simpson Ferry Road, Camp Hill, PA, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required online at peytonwalker.org by Friday, March 20. For more information, please visit peytonwalker.org, call 717-697-5511, or view the brochure.

May the God of  hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Romans 15:3

News

Messiah’s graduate program in education was recently ranked as 8th in the nation for Top Online Masters in Education programs by BestColleges.com. Twenty-five programs were featured in the ranking, and the complete listing can be found here. Best Colleges ranked schools according to admissions, enrollment, graduation and retention rates. In these categories, ranked schools not only outperformed schools offering master’s degrees in education, but also average higher graduation and retention rates than all accredited schools offering online master’s degree in any subject.

Associate Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch recently had an article titled “2 Key Lessons in Brand Building” published on Entrepreneur.com. Read the article here.

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Current issue of The Bridge magazine

“Everyone should be more thoughtful, courteous, discreet, creative, encouraging and genuine in their use of social media.”

Curious about which Messiah College staffer spoke so eloquently on the subject of integrity in the digital age? Then, you’ll need to read the feature “Are You Sure You Want to Download That?” in the winter issue of The Bridge. Please be sure to view the magazine in its entirely online here.

Hard copies of The Bridge now will be 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.

Shredding Solutions on campus for confidential document shredding March 25

On Wednesday, March 25, Shredding Solutions will provide a shred truck on campus. The truck will be located in the service area parking spots located outside Hoffman Hall and will be available from 11 a.m.-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.

See attachment for complete information.

Fall textbook responses due April 1

Undergrad and grad school fall 2015 textbook responses will be due Wednesday, April 1. If you are unable to submit your orders by this date for any reason, kindly contact Aleisha Wildon via email to provide a likely alternative submission date. On the Textbook Express’ web page we have now posted information that you may find helpful including: due dates for each term, textbook lists from previous semesters, a blank textbook requisition form and a faculty FAQ. See more details here.

Pre-filled textbook order forms will be emailed to your Messiah email address as soon as we receive notification from the registrar’s office that the course schedule has been finalized (on or about March 27). Printed forms will no longer be sent to you through campus mail.

In order to be compliant with the federal Higher Education Opportunities Act, implemented on July 1, 2010, the due date was established to coincide with student registration. The HEOA requires that colleges must, “to the maximum extent practicable,” make the textbook information for courses accessible to students by the point at which they register for that term. As orders are received from faculty, they will be vetted and posted online in a timely manner. Posted textbook information can be found here so that you can answer student inquiries easily.

Reminder for summer student employment

If you are planning on hiring student employees for the upcoming summer, hiring proposals should be submitted via jobs.messiah.edu by April 3. A hiring proposal should be submitted for each summer student employee. The summer student pay period begins May 10 and ends August 30. If you have any questions or need assistance with summer hiring, contact Belinda Conrad, ext. 2900 or bconrad@messiah.edu. Further details on summer student employment can be located here.

If you are aware of students that are interested in summer employment, please encourage them to apply here.

Classifieds

For sale:

Viking pop-up camper (1998 model). Sleeps five. Awning included. Good condition. $1500. Contact ghess@messiah.edu or 717-766-7838.

Devilbiss Model GB5000 Generator – 5000 Watts output, gasoline engine, 2 110v outlets, 2 220v outlets, less than 1 hour use. Picture attached. Asking $400.00 Contact terrymcl25@verizon.net.

Outside organization announcement:

Harrisburg Academy is proud to continue offering a renewable $10,000 Corporate Merit Scholarship to new students entering grades 5 through 11, when a parent is a full-time employee of a corporate partner, such as Messiah College. Applications for merit scholarships, testing, and need-based financial aid are all currently being accepted. The next visit day is Friday, April 17, 2015. Please contact admission@harrisburgacademy.org to learn more.

And you will have confidence, because there is hope; you will be protected and take your rest in safety.

Job 11:18

News

Amy Cook, practicum and internship coordinator for the graduate program of counseling, recently represented Messiah College at the Qualtrics Insight Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Summit featured the most innovative thought leaders across the globe and an impressive assembly of speakers including best-selling author Stephen J. Dubner (“Freakonomics”), VP of the NY Mets Paul Depodesta (subject of “Moneyball”), and Investor Barbara Corcoran of “Sharktank.” If you are interested in networking about Qualtrics, Amy would like to hear from you. She can be reached at acook@messiah.edu.

Associate Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch, with coauthors Steven Little and Doyle Lucas, recently had an article published in Business and Society Review (Vol. 120:1) titled “Beyond Association: How Employees Want to Participate in Their Firms’ Corporate Social Performance.” The article details a two-phase empirical study that the researchers conducted over several years, which involved more than 2,200 respondents from around the nation. The study elucidated three distinct approaches to corporate social performance (CSP): donation, volunteerism and operational integration. The researchers hypothesized that prospective employees would favor firms that take an operational integration approach to CSP by strategically aligning their financial and social goals. Surprisingly, however, the study found that respondents preferred the less strategic and less participatory approaches of volunteerism and donation. These findings raise important questions, particularly given that more and more firms embrace integrated economic and social missions.

Ted Davis, professor of the history of science, has been asked to serve as a consultant for the Museum of the Bible, a large public museum three blocks from the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., that will open in 2017. He will help review content for an entire floor devoted to the impact of the Bible on science, government and the arts.

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Employees asked to submit nomination for Pride in Performance Awards

Deadline extended to Friday, March 13

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, 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 here. by Friday, March 13. 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.

Shredding Solutions on campus for confidential document shredding March 25

On Wednesday, March 25, Shredding Solutions will provide a shred truck on campus. The truck will be located in the service area parking spots located outside Hoffman Hall and will be available from 11 a.m.-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.

See attachment for complete information.

Invite someone you know to Messiah’s April 11 Open House

Do you know a student who is in the college search process and may be a good fit for Messiah College? Consider inviting them personally to visit the college Open House on Saturday, April 11.  Students can take a closer look at our 80+ majors, tour campus, enjoy a special lunch in the dining hall, and spend time interacting with Messiah students, professors and staff. Students and their family members can register online to attend at www.messiah.edu/openhouse. We invite you to share this link with prospective students and their family members, along with the reasons you love being a part of the Messiah College community! We would love to have them visit and extend them a warm welcome for the day.

Wellness day is April 1

Look for posters around campus and a mailbox flyer detailing events on Wellness Day. Employees who attend the Wellness Fair on April 1 (10 a.m.-noon, 12:30-2 p.m.) and submit their door prize card (with the required 10 signatures from vendors) receive 15 wellness points. Cards can be picked up at the registration table just outside the entrance to Brubaker Auditorium on Wellness Day. A detailed schedule of events can be found here.

Upcoming Wellness Workshop

Messiah College dietician Nicole Benner will be presenting our next wellness workshop on Wednesday, April 1. Her topic will be “The Great Egg Debate.” The workshop will be held in Brubaker Auditorium from noon-12:30 p.m. This is a good opportunity to enhance your nutrition knowledge while picking up 15 wellness points. Hope to see you there.

Wellness Day Walking Breaks

The research is clear: sitting for hours on end is one of the worst things you can do for your health. So, on Wednesday, April 1, employees are being encouraged to take a 2-3 minute walking break every 30 minutes. When the half-hour rolls around, knock on a colleague’s door and take a stroll down the hallway and back. Good for health, good for productivity! If you participate, feel free to tweet about it and/or post a picture on Instagram, using #MCWellnessDay.

Annual International Banquet is April 11

On Saturday, April 11, the International Student Association and Mu Kappa (ISA/Mu Kappa) will once again host its annual spring International Banquet. Please save the date. Because this event has sold out each year, the banquet is being moved to Hitchcock Arena to accommodate more guests. Tickets, which cost $10 for students, $16 for adults and $6 for children under 12, go on sale on March 23 through the Ticket Office. The banquet is from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and features international cuisine and entertainment. Guests are encouraged to dress in appropriate ethnic or culturally-meaningful attire. Contact ISA public relations officer Andrea Yong (ay1172@messiah.edu) with any questions.

Completing your 100 wellness points

There are numerous ways employees can collect wellness points during the spring semester. These include attending a wellness workshop, attending the wellness fair on April 1 and turning in your door-prize card, completing the online health assessment, participating in a local fitness event (5K, etc.), getting a preventive physical exam and more. All of these are detailed in the wellness brochure distributed to employees in September. This brochure can also be accessed here. Employees completing their 100 wellness points can also find the online completion form at the above link. The form can only be submitted once and cannot be saved.  Employees are encouraged to keep their own record as they accumulate wellness points, then submit the online completion form only after all 100 points have been completed. This form must be submitted by June 1, 2015 to be eligible for your health insurance premium discount.

Psychology Camp

The School of Business, Education and Social Sciences would like to announce the first annual Psychology Summer Camp, July 5-6, 2015.

This is a great way to introduce students to the world of psychology and explore the age old question “Why humans do what they do.”

This camp will be available to rising sophomore, junior and senior high school students. It will begin Sunday, July 5 and will run through Thursday, July 9. This enriching summer camp environment will help students gain knowledge and explore various branches of psychology including, clinical psychology, abnormal psychology and biopsychology.

Click here for more information and to register. Also visit our Facebook page.

Laser Safety

A new section has been added to the campus Safety Manual – a Laser Safety Program. Lasers are divided into classes, based on their power. The greater the number of the laser class, the greater the potential hazard. Currently, we have only class 1 and class 2 lasers on campus and no special precautions or programs are required. However, many additional requirements would need to be met before a class 3 or 4 laser could be introduced at the College. Anyone considering the use of a class 3 or 4 laser should read this new section and then contact the compliance coordinator before making any final decisions.

Hearing from potential employers or internship hosts?

If you are contacted by a representative of a business, non-profit organization, or government agency who may potentially provide internships or jobs to Messiah students, please have them touch base with the Career and Professional Development Center or visit messiah.edu/career.  I am happy to meet with, call or email them about ways to be engaged with our students.

Thank you for your help! Mike True

Classifieds

Wanted:

Copier paper boxes to pack book donations for Booksavers, an organization that turns outdated textbooks, ex-library books, etc., into funds to support the global relief, development and peacebuilding work of the Mennonite Central Committee. Boxes may be dropped off at the library or email cfieser@messiah.edu to arrange for pick-up.

Outside organization announcement:

Let The Beat Go On! Free EKG screenings for teenagers

Get your heart checked! The EKG (electrocardiograms) screening clinic is open to students in the central PA region, ages 14- 19, who are not currently under the care of a cardiologist. Echocardiograms will also be offered that day on-site, free of charge, for those students who are identified as needing additional testing. The screenings will be done at Trinity High School, 3601 Simpson Ferry Road, Camp Hill, PA, from 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required online at peytonwalker.org by Friday, March 20. For more information, please visit peytonwalker.org, call 717-697-5511, or view the brochure.

I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 (NRSV)

News

Sherri Boyce, chair of the Department of Biological Sciences, wrote a new chapter called “The Special Senses” that was published in a new addition to the Anatomy and Physiology text market, Human Anatomy and Physiology by Erin C. Amerman (Pearson).

Todd Goranson, associate professor of music, presented a lectured titled “Fight, Flight or Freeze: Overcoming Performance Anxiety” at the 2015 conference of the Texas Music Educators Association in San Antonio. The one-hour lecture was presented to a capacity audience of nearly 300 at the nation’s largest music conference. Goranson was invited to speak following a competitive screening process. Goranson also performed as principal bassoonist with the York Symphony Orchestra on February 21 in a subscription concert that included Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 1,” Barber’s “First Essay for Orchestra” and the “Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1.”

Associate Professor of Music Rachel Cornacchio recently served as guest conductor for the Perry County High School Choral Festival. In attendance were 87 students from four school districts. The two-day festival culminated with a concert at Susquenita High School in Duncannon. Dan Umholz ’15 served as the pianist.

Molly Bletz ’11 (Biology) has been featured by National Geographic and other science media outlets regarding her recent publication in Science Reports, a sister journal to Nature. Her article, “Widespread presence of the pathogenic fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in wild amphibian communities in Madagascar” raises concern over long term survival of amphibians on the island. Her investigations into this fungal disease of amphibians and publication career started with a published study from Panama with research advisors Erik Lindquist and Michael Shin of the Department of Biological Sciences. Molly is continuing her postgraduate work at Braunschweig Technical University in Germany. You can read the article here.

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Reminder to spring ahead this weekend

Remember to move your clocks ahead one hour when Daylight Savings begins this Sunday, March 9.

Employees asked to submit nominations for Pride in Performance awards

Deadline extended to Friday, March 13

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, 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 here. by Friday, March 13. 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.

March is Women’s HERstory Month

Messiah invites you to acknowledge and celebrate it by attending various events throughout the month. A listing of events and the poster can be found here.  The mission of WHM is to provide a forum where we can learn about the (her)story in the U.S. and add different perspectives to the retelling of our past. This month incorporates film, cultural celebrations and speakers that engage the community in a much needed conversation on the existing realities of women both in the United States and across the world. Questions can be directed to intercultural@messiah.edu.

Institutional Web and Technology Committee announces Web content audit

The Institutional Web and Technology Committee recently made the decision to move forward with an institutional web audit for content on Messiah’s public website (www.messiah.edu). The audit will help us ensure all web content is up to date and relevant for site visitors.

The content audit will begin Monday, April 6. At that time, an email will be sent to content editors who need to audit content. Any pages that have not been edited in more than six months will be added to the content audit. CMS users will have until May 29 to validate the content on their webpages is up to date. Read the full announcement here.

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Opportunities in the Innovation Zone

These learning opportunities offer a brief presentation, conversation, brainstorming and collaboration about new methods and important ideas. Please join us in the Innovation Zone (Hoffman 106) from 12:30-1:00 p.m. on these days.

3/18 – Best PC Practices

3/26 – Social Media in the Classroom

4/28 – Academic Integrity – Raising Awareness

For Mac Users

In the fall of 2014, Apple released its latest desktop operating system, Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite). Mac OS X 10.10 has a lot of “under the hood” changes that may make it incompatible with some campus systems, in particular the current version of the PaperCut printing process. These issues only appear to be impacting Macintosh computers running OS X 10.10 Yosemite and the PaperCut client. WebPrint is a working option. For more information, please check the blog article located here.

Information Technology Quick Resources

Please check out the ITS blog at http://helpdesk.messiah.edu. Information regarding printing, VPN, faxing, and other computer announcements is located here. If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, please remember you can always contact our HelpDesk by picking up the phone and giving ITS a call at ext. 4444 or emailing helpdesk@messiah.edu.

 The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.

Luke 24:5 (NSRV)

News

Rachel Cornacchio, associate professor of music, presented “Making Choices for the Singing Child” at the Massachusetts Music Educators Association State Conference in Boston. The presentation gave practitioners background in making research based repertoire choices for children in the upper elementary school grades. Music educators from throughout the state were in attendance.

At the 75th annual meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology, in Pittsburgh, March 25-28, Larry M. Lake, associate professor of writing, chaired a session “Anthropology in Education and Communication” and presented his study “Beyond the Trophy Picture,” an examination of successful cross-cultural training for short term missions projects. He also officially launched LakeEffect, his anthropological consulting practice which advises on cultural adaptation in education and missions.

On Wednesday, March 25, Dining Services was one of 30 local businesses that participated in the Taste of the Chamber event hosted by the West Shore Chamber of Commerce at the Appalachian Harley Davidson on the Carlisle Pike.  Executive Chef Percell Green was joined by Sous Chef Pat Combs, Catering Chef Andrew White, Catering Lead Linda Nye and Catering Manager Derrick Trent in offering chocolate mousse, Mediterranean hummus fillo cups and edamame hummus fillo cups to 400 attending guests.

The Office of Marketing and Communications is pleased to announce the addition of our new marketing & services coordinator, Karen Garlinger. She comes to Messiah with a background in multimedia sales, customer service and marketing. You are invited to stop by third floor Old Main to introduce yourself and to extend a warm welcome. Karen’s role will be to facilitate and coordinate design projects created through the office of marketing and communications and student photography. Please contact her at kgarlinger@messsiah.edu or extension 7342 to initiate any projects you plan to create that will reach an off-campus audience of more than 200 people. We request five weeks from the beginning of the project to completion. Photography of events can continue to be requested through photography@messiah.edu. Click on this link to download a handy flyer outlining the design services offered by the office of marketing and communications.

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Department of Education to sponsor Honors Presentation April 8

The Department of Education is pleased to sponsor two Honors Presentations on Wednesday, April 8, in Boyer 235, from 5- 6 p.m. Mariah Kendrick will discuss the problem of math retention for students during the summer months and how to prevent the summer-slide in “Webcasts and the Retention of Mathematical Knowledge over the Summer Break.” The following afternoon, on Thursday, April 9, in Boyer 131, from 5:30-6:30pm, Melissa Landis will present “’Sound it Out:’ Connecting Students’ Spoken Language to Academic Writing.” In this presentation, Melissa will seek to start the conversation about how to connect students’ language experience with their academic writing.

Pittsburgh Fellow Program to host information event Thursday, April 9

The Pittsburgh Fellows Program will host an information session for students and faculty on Thursday, April 9 from noon-1 p.m. in Jordan 172. Pizza will be provided.

A brief description of this well-respected one-year post-grad program:

The Pittsburgh Fellows Program is a post-undergraduate, leadership development program that recruits and trains highly qualified college graduates to be values-driven, ethical business leaders in the city and region of Pittsburgh. Our goal is to positively impact the city through current and future business leaders who use their resources for the well-being of the whole community. More information can be found here: www.pittsburghfellows.com

While this program has a leadership and business development focus, ALL majors are invited to attend and apply for a fellow position.

If you are able to attend, please REGISTER here.  You are welcome to share this with other faculty or specific students who may have interest.

PLEASE NOTE: The director of the program, Ms. Julie McCormick, will be on campus to interview interested students the afternoon of April 9, following the info session. They have a couple of slots left for this cohort of fellows. If students are interested in an interview slot, they must apply for a fellows position through their website prior to April 9: http://www.pittsburghfellows.com/#!apply-now/c1mu7

“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 8-July 31, 2015, 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 more than 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 14 and runs through June 2. 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.

Young Writer’s Workshop

The Young Writers Workshop is back for the fourth year! It has been such a success that we have many students that keep coming back. We already have several students signed up for this workshop, so make your plans now because we do limit class sizes so the students get the attention they deserve! Our camp is designed to foster a community of young writers through an enriching, summer writing camp environment. It provides college-level writing skills development for student in grades 9-12. It offers intensive courses in creative writing in which students will: produce a portfolio of their own work and present a reading; learn to read and respond to each other’s work effectively; and learn how to revise their work in response to their peers.

Messiah’s Young Writers Workshop is unique in several ways:

– Courses are taught by published Messiah faculty
– Readings and interaction with published writers
– Residential writing camp experience
– The opportunity to help create and publish an e-book that will be made available to the public
– Unique and practical session about how to write a college admissions essay
– A field trip to a museum and Midtown Scholar Bookstore
– Personalized attention ( class sizes limited to 15 students)

Visit our website for further details and registration. Like us on Facebook for updates, readings from past students and so much more! For more information, call 717-796-5073.

Reminder about Intercom Submissions

All submissions for Intercom should be submitted through this form or by emailing intercom@messiah.edu. Announcements submitted in the comment section of the blog are not accepted. For publication in the Thursday newsletter, the announcement must be received by 4 p.m. on Tuesday.      

Anti-Virus Software Changes Coming from ITS

ITS is changing its Anti-Virus software program from AVG to Endpoint. This will happen between now and June 1, 2015. It will be done incrementally, and the details are still being worked out. This change should be transparent to the end users, but the AVG icon in the system tray will be removed. As always, if you experience any issues due to this change, please contact the Help Desk at ext. 4444 or check the blog at helpdesk.messiah.edu.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Have you ever gotten in your car and started driving and ended up at your destination and couldn’t recall all the minutes during your drive? According to the National Safety Council, cognitively distracted drivers can miss up to 50 percent of their driving environment, including stop signs, pedestrians and red lights. And drivers talking on cell phones–handheld or hands-free—are four times more likely to crash. Focusing on anything other than driving–inclduing eating and drinking, reading a map, adjusting a radio, putting on make-up, or talking or texting on the phone while behind the wheel–can put you and others in serious danger. Stay alert and aware while behind the wheel. It could save your life or the life of someone you love.

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For Sale:

Three window unit air conditioners $20 each or best offer; Beginner girls bike with training wheels – $20 or best offer; Toddler basketball hoop – $10 or best offer. Call Helena at ext. 2431 or 697-1181. Email: hcicero@messiah.edu.

Outside Organizations

Is learning to ride a horse on your “bucket list?”  Here’s your chance to cross –it off!

Total Equine Learning Center in Mechanicsburg is offering a six-week adult riding course that will teach you the basics of horsemanship, riding techniques and safety. Learn to ride western or English on well-trained horses in a roomy indoor ring facility. If the weather is nice, we have an outdoor riding ring. This class will start on Monday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. and will run for six weeks. The cost is only $240 and must be paid in advance. Class size is limited to 5 people so don’t wait! If you have any further questions, contact Joanne Hocker at 766-4035 or Sally Richardson at srichardson@messiah.edu.

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Let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.
Hebrews 12:1 (NRSV)

News

The Department of Music hosted the annual Finals Concert of the Keith Lance Kuhlman Performance Award competition Feb. 22. The winner of the competition and recipient of the cash award was senior trumpet player Luke Forshey (student of William Stowman). In addition to the Kuhlman Award, the judges named a Concerto Winner to perform with the Messiah College Symphony Orchestra later this semester. The Concerto Winner was senior cellist Kyle Kirkpatrick (student of Diana Curtis). Honorable Mention was awarded to saxophonist Hannah Ditzler (student of Todd Goranson). The participants advanced past the Preliminary Round, judged by a committee of music department faculty members and performed for a panel of outside judges including Brenda Lynne Leach, Marcus DeLoach and Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski.  Please join the Department of Music in congratulating these fine young performers!

Raeann Hamon, distinguished professor of family science and gerontology, and Katherine Bull ’15 (HDFS) had their invited articles published in the winter 2015 National Council on Family Relations Network newsletter. Hamon’s article was titled “Integrating Family Life Education Methodology Instruction Across the Curriculum” and Bull’s article, titled “Reflections on Creating a Family Life Education Program,” described her experience of conducting a needs assessment and developing a six-hour curriculum for dual earner couples to strengthen their marital bond as part of her senior capstone course.

William Stowman, professor of music, served as a guest artist at the University of North Carolina Greensboro where he taught trumpet lessons and presented sessions on a variety of topics including: “Positive Perceptions in Music Education,” “Establishing Practice Routines for Brass Players” and “A Graduate School Primer.” The invitation came from Professor Mark Clodfelter, professor of trumpet, at UNCG.

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Employees asked to submit nominations for Pride in Performance Awards

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, 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 here by Friday, March 6. 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, projects manager human resources, at kcastong@messiah.edu.

Deadline approaching to schedule spring events

If you have not scheduled your spring event yet, the deadline is quickly approaching to reserve your venue.  A firm deadline of March 13 has been set for approval of any event that would:

1. Require a setup that includes tech/AV needs or additional tables, chairs or furnishings.
2. Include serving food to others outside of your group or foods purchased using college funds.
3. Include a fundraiser, selling items, showing a film (only applies to student groups) or include dancing.
4. Include an off-campus speaker (only applies to student groups) or an off-campus vendor.
5. Include more than 25 off-campus guests.

In addition, an Events Calendar Form must be submitted for spring events that would include any of the above.  The deadline for submitting an Events Calendar Form is March 27.
Contact the office of conference and event services at ext. 6009 with any questions.

Merit scholarship opportunity from Harrisburg Academy

Harrisburg Academy is proud to partner with Messiah College and offer a renewable $10,000 merit scholarship new-student opportunity for children of Messiah College full-time employees. Prospective students currently attending school in grades 4 through 10 are invited to spend a half-day visit at Harrisburg Academy March 13 or 20.  Interested in learning more about the academy advantage and why the academy is proud to be the area’s only college-prep independent school? Please consider attending the open house (for parents) and regional testing event (for students) on March 8.  Please contact the academy at admission@harrisburgacademy.org or visit www.harrisburgacademy.org.

Fire extinguisher training

Fire extinguisher training is available to all employees and students. The fire extinguisher training sessions scheduled for the week of Feb. 22 were canceled due to malfunctioning of the Bullex® Simulator. Another unit has been reserved for our use the week of March 22. If you are interested in attending one of these sessions, even if you did not sign up previously, you can sign up now. To register for the session of your preference, go to MC-Square à employee or student tab à employee or student training à select the session of your choice. Please note that only a partial list of the sessions may appear.   To see the complete list, click on the small link at the bottom right “View Complete List.”

If you have not yet completed the online training, it must be completed prior to the hands-on session and is available at http://messiah.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8ClfSvahXe49K0l If you have any questions, please contact Donna Fink at ext. 5038 or Valerian Curd at ext. 6747.

Teaching and Learning Initiative Fellow applications now available

The Teaching and Learning Initiative invites applications for a teaching and learning fellow to serve a three-year term starting in fall 2015. The fellow will be one of two fellows working with the director of teaching and learning to support teaching-related professional development opportunities for Messiah College educators. The Teaching and Learning Initiative seeks to support high quality teaching practices to foster student learning with a particular emphasis on pedagogy related to inclusive excellence, instructional technology and experiential learning. The fellow must be a member of the ranked faculty with a record of effective teaching and passion for the ongoing development of effective teaching at Messiah College. More information about requirements of the position and qualifications of the fellow is available by contact Kerrie Taylor at ketaylor@messiah.edu. Applications are due March 24.

Room reservations available through “Virtual EMS”

Many have been asking how to self-select or make their own classroom or lab reservations. You can do this with a “Virtual EMS” account. Others have been asking how they can see the daily schedule of a particular room or building. You can do this with a “Desktop EMS” account. To set up either or both accounts contact roomres@messiah.edu.

Please note that accounts can only be created for faculty, staff and approved student groups. We cannot create accounts for individual students.

Open enrollments for preschool 2015-2016 available

The Early Learning Center is pleased to announce our open enrollment for 2015-2016. We have both full-day and half-day programs available to the Messiah College community and the community at large. 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 may call the administrative assistant at ext. 5043 or email earlylearningcenter@messiah.edu for further questions or to schedule a tour of the center. You can also visit our website at messiah.edu/elc and complete an online waiting list form.

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Positions available:

Murray Library has a current opening for the full-time position of Interlibrary Loan/Technical Processing Technician. For more information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5643. Job related questions may be directed to Lawrie Merz, Librarian/Public Services Coordinator, at LMerz@messiah.edu.

The Department of Management and Business has a current opening for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant to the Department Co-Chairs, Management and Business; Director of the International Business Institute. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5767. Job related questions may be directed to Jenny Dose, Co-Chair of the Department of Management and Business, at JDose@messiah.edu

For rent:

Townhouse in Mechanicsburg —2 bedroom, 1 & ½ bath townhouse unit in Allenview. Basement, garage, carport, washer/dryer hookup, all appliances, central air/heat pump, no pets, non-smoking. $830.00/mo., plus electric and water. One year lease, security deposit and credit check required.  Call 717-608-1262.

For sale:

50″ Samsung Plasma flat-screen TV—Excellent condition and comes in its original box/packaging with remote, instruction manual etc. Pictures available by request. Asking $300. Contact khelm@messiah.edu.

Char-Broil four-burner propane grill—Stainless steel top. Five years old with a new regulator. Needs new cooking grates. Grill would need to be picked up at my home in Boiling Springs. $30 View images here https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A6GY8gBYGaY6to. Rotisserie hardware is not included. Contact Kris Hardy for more information at khardy@messiah.edu.

Items for sale—White two shelf bookshelf $5; wooden three shelf bookshelf $5; pink bed canopy $5; nickel pendant light $10; rolling desk chair $10; Carter diaper bag $8; eight pane (antique) window $3; Medela breast pump $25; Graco car seat and extra base $30; hand drum $8; Seth Thomas Metronome $5; Size one black boots from The Children’s Place $5; Size one Adidas soccer slides (in pink) $5  Items can be viewed at:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WxO3nxKdgBVk-w9F2z3yJRiN3Ai6IbL2fB31ZFB-AyI/edit?usp=sharing.  For any of these items please contact Rhonda King at rking@messiah.edu or ext. 7291.

Free:

Many free items—A framed picture, large Tupperware container, ice packs, wooden curtain rod and shelf, Snugli baby carrier, winter car seat cover (for baby car seat), two hook rack, picture hanger – wire with metal hooks, ab roller, croc size 10, cleats size one, finger puppet nativity scene, pearl finish Christmas ornaments, “The Joy of Cooking,” Adidas soccer backpack, canvas grocery bag, hats, scarves and gloves, binders, webcam, letter opener, metal collapsible music stand, blank music paper notebooks, Petra, DeGarmo & Key and Sesame Street music books, hymn books. Items can be viewed at:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WxO3nxKdgBVk-w9F2z3yJRiN3Ai6IbL2fB31ZFB-AyI/edit?usp=sharing.  For any of these items please contact Rhonda King at rking@messiah.edu or ext. 7291.

Outside organization announcement:

Immaculata University Ed.D. in higher education information session

Immaculata’s hybrid higher education doctoral program offered at the Dixon University Center in Harrisburg inspires and equips insightful, ethical administrators and faculty leaders. Higher education professionals enrolled in the program may specialize in administration, teaching and learning, or nursing education. Please see our website for more information at www.immaculata.edu/highered. An information session will be offered at the Dixon University Center http://www.dixonuniversitycenter.org on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. RSVP to Marcia Parris at mparris@immaculata.edu. If you are unable to attend this session, please join Dr. Judy Witt, Ed.D. program director, online in one of her virtual office hours every Wednesday at either 4 or 7 p.m. See website above for details or RSVP to Dr. Witt at jwitt@immaculata.edu.

You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance.
Psalm 32:7 (NRSV)

News

William Stowman, professor of music, served as guest conductor the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region 4 Band. The festival was held at the historic Community Arts Center in Williamsport, Pa. and was hosted by Todd Kendall, Messiah College conducting master’s student. The ensemble was comprised of 150 students from the north central Pennsylvania region who auditioned and advanced through the district-level to advance to regionals. Select students from this group will go on to perform with the Pennsylvania All-State ensembles in Hershey this March. The program consisted of sacred and secular works for winds, and the concert was presented on February 13 after two days of rehearsal.

Assistant Professor of Music Damian Savarino will sing the bass solos in Mozart’s “Coronation Mass” (Krönungsmesse) K. 317 at Carnegie Hall with Manhattan Concert Productions and the New York Chamber Orchestra on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. This will be Savarino’s fourth concert with Manhattan Concert Productions and his fourth appearance on the Carnegie Hall stage since his debut in 2011.

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Jobs.messiah.edu training for student employee supervisors

In preparation for summer and fall semester hiring, the student employment office is offering training for student employee supervisors on the jobs.messiah.edu recruitment and hiring system. If you are planning on hiring students and have not yet been trained, or if you would like a refresher on previous training, sign up for the following session:

Monday, March 2: 1:30-4:30 p.m., Boyer 337

This training will overview the jobs.messiah.edu system and will cover creating position descriptions, posting job openings, reviewing applications and hiring student applicants. If you would like to attend, register via MCSquare “Employee” tab, “Employee Training,” “Student Employee Supervisor,” “Jobs.messiah.edu Training.” For more information, contact Belinda Conrad at ext. 2900 or bconrad@messiah.edu.

Student Leadership Luncheon set for March 3

Select students have been invited to attend The Celebration of Student Leadership on Tuesday, 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 lunch, all attending students will receive a black leather Messiah College Padfolio. Student leaders will have the opportunity to hear from Ryan Keith ’02, founder of Forgotten Voices and participate in a panel discussion with Messiah alumni who are employed by Clark Associates, Inc. The topic is “Leadership in the Work Place: What to Expect after Graduation.” Finally, we will recognize five $2,000 scholarship award winners for the 2015 Clark Leadership Award. This event is at full capacity. For more information, contact Susan Mayernick at ext. 7282. See attachment for more information.

Campus visitor from Jerusalem University College

Emily Thomassen, a representative of Jerusalem University College, will be on campus Tuesday, March 10 to talk to students and faculty about opportunities for students to study in Israel. If you are interested in meeting with her to learn more about the program or in having her speak briefly to your class(es), please contact Wendy Lippert in the Intercultural Office at ext. 6089 or wlippert@messiah.edu.

Also, please feel free to share with your students that Ms. Thomassen will have an information table in Eisenhower Commons and will be hosting the following information session:

• 4 p.m. in Larsen 237

To learn more about this program, please visit this link.

Applications for Into the City in Washington D.C. available

Applications are now being accepted for the spring Into the City trip to Washington, D.C. This career immersion program will take place March 25-27 and promises students a high-impact, hands-on and educational experience. Students will receive firsthand exposure to living, working and connecting in the greater Washington, D.C. area by interacting with Messiah alumni and parents through company site visits and tours, panel presentations and a networking reception.

Organizations represented include:

(Listed with our alumni contact and their major while at Messiah) 

Brazen Careerist Microsoft   – Tanya Neff Klause ’93, PR Director  (Marketing) Rep. Scott Perry / U.S. Capitol Social Radar  – Shana Heikes Glenzer ’02, VP of Social Marketing  (Marketing) World Learning, Inc. – Carol Jenkins ’87 (Political Science) Rwandan Embassy   – Setti Solomon ’05,  Business Development Officer (International Business) International Justice Mission   Kristin Miller ’10,  Fellows Program Assistant (Human Development and Family Science) Smithsonian –  Caroline Wulf Ausel ’14 (History) Genesis Engineering/Goddard Space Center – Robert Rashford (MC Parent)

Additional alumni who will participate in the ITC program as panelists include:

Bill Behrens ’91, Manager of Government Affairs and Policy, General Electric (Political Science) David Cummins ’94, Sr. Vice President and Managing Director, Xerox State & Local Solutions Inc. (Political Science) Welby Leaman ’93, Director of Latin American Government Affairs, Walmart Corporation (Business Administration) Amy Killelea ’94, Senior Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton (Business Administration) Daniel Breneman ’99, Program Manager, CDC Development Solutions (Chemistry) Luke Witmer ’08, Sr. Software Engineer, Skai Inc. (Engineering) Lisa Lindle ’09, Grassroots Specialist, American Library Association (English) Kristal Smith ’13, Graduate Student, Fordham University (Human Services and Family Science)

**APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 5 P.M. ON MARCH 6. Spots are limited and fill up quickly, so please encourage your students from all majors and academic years to apply for this educational opportunity. For an application and for more information, visit the Into the City website.

**An INFORMATION SESSION will be offered Wednesday, Feb. 25 at noon in the Eisenhower Board Room. Students must RSVP to attend here. Pizza will be provided. Educators are also welcome!

ITC is collaboratively sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center, Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and the Office of Development.

Teaching and Learning Initiative Fellow applications now available

The Teaching and Learning Initiative invites applications for a teaching and learning fellow to serve a three-year term starting in fall 2015. The fellow will be one of two fellows working with the director of teaching and learning to support teaching-related professional development opportunities for Messiah College educators. The Teaching and Learning Initiative seeks to support high quality teaching practices to foster student learning with a particular emphasis on pedagogy related to inclusive excellence, instructional technology and experiential learning. The fellow must be a member of the ranked faculty with a record of effective teaching and passion for the ongoing development of effective teaching at Messiah College. More information about requirements of the position and qualifications of the fellow is available by contact Kerrie Taylor at ketaylor@messiah.edu. Applications are due March 24.

Room reservations available through “Virtual EMS”

Many have been asking how to self-select or make their own classroom or lab reservations. You can do this with a “Virtual EMS” account. Others have been asking how they can see the daily schedule of a particular room or building. You can do this with a “Desktop EMS” account. To set up either or both accounts contact roomres@messiah.edu.

Please note that accounts can only be created for faculty, staff and approved student groups. We cannot create accounts for individual students.

Employees asked to submit nominations for Pride in Performance Awards

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, 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 here by Friday, March 6. 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, projects manager human resources, at kcastong@messiah.edu.

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Position available:

The Grounds Services department has a current opening for the temporary, on-call position of Groundskeeper, Seasonal. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5599. Job-related questions may be directed to Pete Ramsey, Grounds Services Manager, at PRamsey@messiah.edu.

Even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.
Ephesians 2:5 (NRSV)

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Rachel Cornacchio, associate professor of music education, served as guest conductor for the Pennsylvania Music Educator’s Association District II Honor Chorus the weekend of Jan. 22. Participants included 187 high school students from the Northwestern portion of Pennsylvania. The three-day festival culminated in a concert that featured the choir performing a variety of selections, accompanied by pianist and 2012 alum, Krista (Heslop) Sweer.

Ted Davis, professor of history, will be presenting two talks at Oregon State University. His first is a public debate with an atheist friend on “Is Christianity Conducive to Doing Good Science?” followed by a graduate colloquium, titled “Boyling Mad? On Editing the Works of Robert Boyle.”

Jeff Erikson, assistant professor of biology and environmental science, and Messiah alumna Jennifer Hellmann ‘10 recently published an article in the “Journal of Limnology” titled “Evaluating Macroinvertebrate Community Shifts in the Confluence of Freestone and Limestone Streams.” DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4081/jlimnol.2014.935.

Erik Lindquist, professor of biology and environmental science, and Thomas Soerens, associate professor of engineering, were awarded a research grant from Sawyer Products Inc. to conduct a study on the long-term performance of their PointONE filter. The spring and summer project will be a collaboration between undergraduate students, Larry Mylin, professor of biology, Jim Makowski, professor of biology, Give Clean Water (NGO) and Food for the Hungry (NGO). This work will involve communities near Cochabamba, Bolivia and Nadi, Fiji.

William Stowman, professor of music, served as a guest clinician for the 392nd United States Army Band at Fort Lee, Va. The invitation was extended by Specialist Jessica (Turnbaugh) Williams ‘11 who now serves as a trumpeter with the 392nd. The residency included lectures on positive perspectives in music and practicing for the working professional, conducting the post band, the presentation of master classes and coaching of chamber music ensembles.

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Farewell reception for dean Feb. 12

Please join us for a farewell reception to honor Ray Norman, dean of the School of Science, Engineering, and Health (SEH). Ray will be stepping down from his current position in mid-February to become director for faith leadership in water, sanitation, and hygiene for World Vision International. We are grateful to Ray for his strong and tireless service to the College and his vision for the SEH. Feel free to stop by Jordan Atrium on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 3-5 p.m. to wish Ray a fond Messiah farewell.

London Internship Program/Goldsmiths representative to visit campus Feb. 18

On Feb. 18, Arcadia representative Kelly Lampe will be on campus to talk to students about studying and interning with the London Internship Program and studying at Goldsmiths: University of London. Students from a wide range of majors have participated with these programs.

If you are interested in having Kelly speak to your classes about opportunities to participate in these programs, please contact Wendy Lippert at wlippert@messiah.edu or ext. 6089. You can also set up an appointment to meet with Kelly one-on-one if you would like to talk with her more about these this programs. Kelly will be hosting a Student Information Session in Larsen 237 at 4 p.m. Please encourage interested students to attend.

For more information about the London Internship Program, see this link.

To learn more about Goldsmiths: University of London, see this link.

Cultural Series presents Stringfever Feb. 20

The final Cultural Series performance of this season will feature Stringfever on Friday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. in Parmer Hall. General admission is $25; student tickets are $10 (with Messiah College student ID). Contact the ticket office at ext. 6036.

If you’re looking for an amazing evening’s entertainment like you’ve never seen before, then meet Giles, Ralph, Graham and Neal Broadbent, aka Stringfever. With their electric instruments and unique sound, the world’s first genetically modified string quartet combine exceptional musical skill with a real talent for involving and engaging audiences to provide you with a night you’ll never forget.

Passport processing on campus Feb. 26

Representatives from the Cumberland County Court House will be on campus Thursday, Feb. 26 to process passport applications. Applicants need to bring their photo and documents: birth certificate, driver’s license PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE DRIVER’S LICENSE (non-PA residents also need to bring their Messiah ID along with a photocopy of their ID), completed application and fees ($110 check made out to the Department of State and $25 cash or check made out to the Prothonotary’s Office) to the Eisenhower Commons between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Photo services will be available. Cost is $10 in cash or check made out to Messiah College. Applications can be downloaded here. Renewal applications can be downloaded here. Applications for renewal are processed through the mail; instructions are available at this website. Please contact intercultural@messiah.edu if you have questions.

Ways to complete 100 wellness points outlined

There are numerous ways employees can collect wellness points during the spring semester. These include attending a wellness workshop, attending the wellness fair on April 1, completing the online health assessment, participating in a local fitness event (5K, etc.), getting a preventive physical exam and more. All of these are detailed in the wellness brochure distributed to employees in September. This brochure can also be accessed online here. Employees completing their 100 wellness points can also find the online completion form through that link. The form can only be submitted once and cannot be saved. Employees are encouraged to keep their own record as they accumulate wellness points, then submit the online completion form only after all 100 points have been completed.

Fall Wellness Workshops available for viewing

If you were unable to attend a wellness workshop you can now view it online. Seven workshops are now available for viewing. Just go to MCSquare, “Employee Quicklinks,” “Wellness Workshops.” Employees get 15 wellness points for either attending a workshop in person or viewing one online. A maximum of 45 points are available from attending or viewing three workshops.

Save the date for Wellness Day

Wellness Day will be on Wednesday, April 1. Save the date and plan now to participate in the activities being planned. Some of these include a Wellness Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with a break from 12-12:30 p.m. for a wellness lecture presented by dietician Nicole Benner, Zumba on the lawn, a free introductory Pilates session and a 12:30 p.m. organized one-mile walk. More details to come.

Student Professional Development Grants are available

The Career and Professional Development Center and the Student Government Association (SGA) are pleased to once again announce the Student Professional Development Grant. This grant opportunity, funded by SGA, is for students interested in attending professional conferences or related activities. Grants will provide accepted students with half of their proposed funding needed for travel and registration costs, up to $300. Limited funding is available per semester, so interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Applications and additional information are available on the Career and Professional Development Center’s website. Other components of the grant include a mandatory online training session and an educational “give back” activity in the form of a blog posting. For questions, please contact Sarah Bartz at x2334 or sbartz@messiah.edu.

Fire extinguisher training available

There are still open slots in the “hands-on” fire extinguisher training sessions being offered the week of Feb. 22-26. These sessions are available on a first-come-first serve basis so sign up now! To sign up for a session, go to MCSquare “Employee” tab, “Employee Training Session.” Click on the session (date/time) that you wish to attend and follow the instructions for registering. (Students may register on the “Student” tab, “Student Training.”)

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Positions available:

The Department of Sustainability has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Director of Sustainability. For more information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5546. Job-related questions may be directed to Kathie Shafer, vice president for operations, at KShafer@messiah.edu

The Campus Events department has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Campus Events Worker I/High Center, Shift 3D. For more information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5548. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at SZeigler@messiah.edu.

The Department of Safety has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Safety and Service Dispatcher, Second Shift. For more information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5552. Job-related questions may be directed to Cindy Burger, director of safety, at CBurger@messiah.edu

The Campus Events department has a current opening for the full-time position of Campus Events Worker I. For more information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5555. Job related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at SZeigler@messiah.edu.

The Alumni and Parent Relations Office has a current opening for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Alumni and Parent Relations. For more information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5562. Job-related questions may be directed to Jay McClymont, director of alumni and parent relations, at JMcclymont@messiah.edu.

The Residence Life department has a current opening for the full-time position of Residence Director. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5564. Job-related questions may be directed to Dave Downey, director of residence life, at DDowney@messiah.edu.

For sale:

Baby items– Diaper pail, $5; Changing table pad, $5; Infant car toys, $5; Charlie Banana cloth diaper, $5; Shopping cart cover, $5; Evenflo baby backpack, $10; Beaba babyfood cooker, $20. Photos and more descriptions can be found here http://bit.ly/1991EIt.  Contact Nancy Soulliard at nsoulliard@messiah.edu.

And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’
Matthew 25:40 (NRSV)

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Bradley Genevro, associate professor of music and director of bands, recently served as recording producer for several institutions on various recording projects. He worked with the wind symphonies from the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Okla., Concordia University in River Forest, Ill. and Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Associate Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch recently had an article titled “Why Uber, Like Any Business, Should Not Act First and Ask for Forgiveness Later” published on Forbes.com.

With the retirement of Charlotte Knudsen, we have made some changes in positions. Abby Love, current ticket office coordinator, is being promoted to Charlotte’s position of conference and event coordinator. The position of ticket office coordinator has been restructured to include more duties related to billing and supporting the summer conference program. We are currently interviewing for this position—now titled ticket office and billing coordinator. Randy Heintzelman has been promoted to the position of office coordinator. He will now be supervising the reception and ticket office areas. Please congratulate Abby and Randy on their new roles. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Negley at hnegley@messiah.edu.

Robert Reyes, professor of human development and family science, recently had his article titled “Ethnic Identity Development Theory and its Use in Navigating Issues of Race and Power in Teaching Family Science” published in “Family Science Review” 19 (2), 50-63, a special issue to teaching diversity in family science.

William Stowman, professor of music, served as guest conductor for the annual Cumberland County Honors Band, held at East Pennsboro High School. The festival took place from Jan. 29-31 and involved approximately 100 students from high schools in Cumberland County. The festival culminated in a concert on Saturday with a program that included “Uplifted” (an original composition for band by Benjamen Blasko ‘13), “Benediction” by John Stevens, “Danzon No. 2” by Arturo Marquez, “Seal Lullaby” by Eric Whitacre and “His Honor” by Henry Fillmore. Serving as guest conductor for the middle school portion of the festival will be Messiah College Wind Conducting graduate student Robert Matchett who is director of bands at Seneca Valley High School north of Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Retirement Open House for conference and event services employee Feb. 6

After 27 years of service to Messiah College, Charlotte Knudsen is retiring. She has worked in the business office and conference and event services. Charlotte has always been passionate about the students and is known for her energy and enthusiasm. Please join us in celebrating Charlotte at an Open House on Friday, Feb. 6 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Howe Atrium, Boyer Hall.

Open House set for Feb. 10 to view Frey Hall expansion

The departments of visual arts and engineering are co-hosting an Open House in the expansion of Frey Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 3-5 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. The first floor features new teaching and studio space for the visual arts and the basement level expands the engineering department’s capabilities with new project work space.

Farewell reception for employee Feb. 10

It is with mixed emotions that I share the news that Brittany Claridge, assistant director of alumni relations, will be leaving Messiah. Please join us for a goodbye Open House on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 2-4 p.m. in the Alumni Office, ECC166.
Jay McClymont, director of alumni and parent relations

Farewell reception for dean Feb. 12

Please join us for a farewell reception to honor Ray Norman, dean of the School of Science, Engineering, and Health (SEH). Ray will be stepping down from his current position in mid-February to become director for faith leadership in water, sanitation, and hygiene for World Vision International. We are grateful to Ray for his strong and tireless service to the College and his vision for the SEH. Feel free to stop by Jordan Atrium on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 3-5 p.m. to wish Ray a fond Messiah farewell.

Invite someone you know to Messiah’s Feb. 16 open house

Do you know a student who is in the college search process and may be a good fit for Messiah College? Consider inviting them personally to visit our Open House on Monday, Feb. 16. Students can take a closer look at our 80+ majors, tour campus, enjoy a special lunch in the dining hall and spend time interacting with Messiah students, professors and staff. Students and their family members can register to attend at www.messiah.edu/openhouse. We invite you to share this link with prospective students and their family members, along with the reasons you love being a part of the Messiah College community! We would love to have them visit and extend them a warm welcome for the day.

Cultural Series presents Stringfever Feb. 20

The final Cultural Series performance of this season to feature Stringfever on Friday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. in Parmer Hall. General admission is $25; student tickets are $10 (with Messiah College student ID). Contact the ticket office at ext. 6036.

If you’re looking for an amazing evening’s entertainment like you’ve never seen before, then meet Giles, Ralph, Graham and Neal Broadbent, aka Stringfever. With their electric instruments and unique sound, the world’s first genetically modified string quartet combine exceptional musical skill with a real talent for involving and engaging audiences to provide you with a night you’ll never forget.

February Wellness Workshop

A February wellness workshop will be presented on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 12:45-1:30 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. The title of the presentation will be “Can Exercise Make You Smarter? The Emerging Science on Exercise and the Brain” and will be presented by Jodie Haak, chair of the health and human performance department. Plan now to attend this important workshop.

Applications for grants due March 24

Thanks to all who stopped by the office of teaching and learning open house event in Boyer 101D over J-term where we announced our new internal grants for the 2015-16 academic year. As a reminder, here are brief descriptions of each grant. The first provides funds for small groups of educators to develop their own professional learning communities to study a teaching and learning related topic. The second provides support for teaching interns to work with faculty members on delivering and improving a particular course. The third is co-sponsored by the Ernest L. Boyer Center and provides support for faculty engaged in a scholarship of teaching and learning project. Contact Jennifer Fisler, director of teaching and learning, with any questions about these opportunities. Applications are due March 24.

Spring teaching and learning development opportunities

The department of education announces three professional learning communities (PLCs) for spring 2015. PLCs are small groups of educators who meet regularly to study, discuss, implement and evaluate approaches to teaching. Brian Swartz will be facilitating a PLC to study the book “How Learning Works.” The group will meet 12:30-1:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Lunch will often be included. Please contact Brian at bswartz@messiah.edu if you are interested in joining. Jennifer Fisler will be facilitating two PLCs. The first will meet monthly on Thursdays at lunch. This PLC will focus on student engagement and will include opportunities to visit participants’ classrooms. The second will meet on Tuesdays at lunch and focus on issues of diversity in teaching and learning. Please contact Jennifer at jfisler@messiah.edu if you are interested in joining either of these PLCs. Groups are starting soon!

Ways to complete 100 wellness points outlined

There are numerous ways employees can collect wellness points during the spring semester. These include attending a wellness workshop, attending the wellness fair on April 1, completing the online health assessment, participating in a local fitness event (5K, etc.), getting a preventive physical exam and more. All of these are detailed in the wellness brochure distributed to employees in September. This brochure can also be accessed online here. Employees completing their 100 wellness points can also find the online completion form through that link. The form can only be submitted once and cannot be saved. Employees are encouraged to keep their own record as they accumulate wellness points, then submit the online completion form only after all 100 points have been completed.

Fall Wellness Workshops available for viewing

If you were unable to attend a wellness workshop you can now view it online. Seven workshops are now available for viewing. Just go to MCSquare, “Employee Quicklinks,” “Wellness Workshops.” Employees get 15 wellness points for either attending a workshop in person or viewing one online. A maximum of 45 points are available from attending or viewing three workshops.

Save the date for Wellness Day

Wellness Day will be on Wednesday, April 1. Save the date and plan now to participate in the activities being planned. Some of these include a Wellness Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with a break from 12-12:30 p.m. for a wellness lecture presented by dietician Nicole Benner, Zumba on the lawn, a free introductory Pilates session and a 12:30 p.m. organized one-mile walk. More details to come.

Reminders for delay or cancellation of classes

In the event classes are delayed or canceled, those students and/or employees who have signed up for text alerts will receive a text notice regarding such a delay or closure. A delay or closure notification will also be placed on the home page of the College’s website, as well as being available by calling the emergency information line at 691-6084 (a recording will provide you with a date and time of the most recent message). This information is not provided to the local media. Morning announcements are made no later than 6:30 a.m. If in doubt, please check the website or call the information line if you are not signed up for text alerts.

Please note, any notice of a delay and/or cancelation of an EVENT hosted at the college will only be available on the emergency line and not through the text alert system or website.

Employees involved in snow removal, facilities, campus events and dining should follow the instructions given by their respective supervisory staff during a delay or closure.
Kathie Shafer, vice president for operations

Reminder from facility services 

Facility services would like to remind employees that when there is a delay or closure due to snow/ice, it is important that vehicles remain off campus until the time indicated in the communication for the campus to re-open. This allows the crew to have unobstructed access to the parking lots and sidewalks and permits more efficient snow removal and treatment of these areas. It also helps to prevent accidents between the snow removal equipment and vehicles. 

Safety Data Sheets available for new Polycom 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. She will be happy to send you a new sticker for your phone.

Shoveling snow safety reminders

It’s pretty obvious that winter is going to be here for a while…and we haven’t seen the last of snow. So whether you shovel a few steps, a sidewalk, or an entire driveway, the state has put together some tips on how to shovel safely and prevent injuries. Please take the time to read this accident prevention tip sheet.

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Position available:

Campus Events has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Campus Events Worker II, Old Main. For more information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5442. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at SZeigler@messiah.edu.

College Ministries has an immediate opening for the full-time position of College Ministries Coordinator. For more information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5502. Job-related questions may be directed to Don Opitz, college pastor, at DOpitz@messiah.edu.