As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.”

Genesis 8:22 (NIV)

NEWS

On Monday June 15, Dwayne Magee, director of Messiah College press and postal services, accepted the 2015 IPMA Innovation Award on behalf of the entire campus. This award honors an organization that has displayed innovation and creativity in using customer facing, technological or process driven changes in order to improve their business model or processes. Messiah receives this honor in recognition for the collaborative and innovative spirit in which all employees approached the implementation of our new campus copier program last year. Without the hard work and support of Learning Technology Services, College Press, and the entire campus community this accomplishment would not have been possible. The award is on display in Bowmansdale Building.

Additionally, College Press graphic designer Rachel Bidelspacher received a bronze In-Print Award in the special projects category for a wedding package she designed for an outside client. This is the first international design award ever received by a College Press graphic designer. Please join us in congratulating Rachel on this exceptional accomplishment. 

After 22 years of faithful service to Messiah College, Anne Barnes is retiring at the end of August. Throughout her tenure, Anne has exhibited a strong work ethic and a commitment to professional excellence. She is proficient at working with detailed documents and her efforts to maintain accurate institutional bylaws and board-related documents have greatly benefitted Messiah College. Anne’s commitment to the College has blessed the board of trustees, two presidents and the vice president of advancement. In retirement, Anne and her husband Joe will be involved with volunteer service to Christian organizations and more frequent trips to see their beautiful grandchildren.

I am pleased to announce that Melissa Cohen will be joining the Office of the President on July 6 as the executive assistant to the president/administrative assistant to the board of trustees. Melissa is a 2009 graduate of Messiah College and has been working at Time Warner Cable in Virginia since that time. During Melissa’s time at Messiah, she interned in the Office of Marketing and Communications. Melissa brings a wealth of experience in event planning, communication, branding and administrative skills. Melissa’s office will be located in the president’s former conference room (OM 206).

Laurie Owens will be moving into Anne’s office at the beginning of July. The Office of Human Resources will assume Laurie’s old office (OM 225). Laurie will continue to serve as the greeter for guests of the President’s Office and Kerri Leedy will continue to serve as greeter for Advancement and Development guests.

The Department of Human Development and Family Science faculty attended the Family Science Association’s Teaching Family Science Conference in St. Augustine, Florida, June 15-16. Dr. Robert Reyes, professor of HDFS, presented “The use of video and community-based research in advancing policy advocacy efforts.” Dr. Erin Boyd-Soisson, professor of HDFS, presented “Using an ecological model to help family science students analyze and evaluate multiple factors that put children at risk for abuse.” Professor Paul Johns, instructor of HDFS, presented “Learning that jumps off the page: Using video responses to facilitate retention and higher order thinking” which was co-authored with Shiloh Kail, junior HDFS major. Dr. Raeann Hamon, distinguished professor of family science and gerontology, co-presented “The SoTL and family science: Creating disciplinary-specific SoTL projects” with Dr. Bahira Trask (U of DE), Dr. Debra Berke (Wilmington U), Dr. Debra Gentry (Heartland College), and Dr. Suzanne Smith (Washington State U).

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CONFERENCE ON CAMPUS

The Messianic Jewish Alliance of America will be returning to campus June 28-July 4. This is the 100^th anniversary of the MJAA movement and the 43^rd year that they will host their national conference at Messiah College. We are blessed to have them as part of our community. We anticipate 300 more people than last year. Please make them feel welcome and to engage them in conversation. They love to chat and fellowship! 

EARLY ARRIVALS

If you plan to sponsor students for early arrival please complete the online early arrival request form. If you have a large group of students, please contact housing@messiah.edu for a spreadsheet to fill out and return by Friday, July 31. The earliest students may return this year is Monday, August 17, but we ask that you bring your students back as late as possible. Please note that the meal plan for returning students will not be active until Thursday, August 27 at lunch. If you need meal cards for the students you are bringing back early, please make these arrangements through the Falcon Exchange.

There is no charge for students to stay on campus. However, any additions or changes received between August 3-16 will be charged $10/person and between August 17–30 will be charged $25/person.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MOVE-IN DAY

The Office of Student Involvement & Leadership Programs needs volunteers to help on “Move-in Day” for the first-year and transfer students when they arrive to campus on Thursday, August 27.

If you are available and willing to help these new students move into their residence halls, please email silp@messiah.edu with your name and time slot preference of morning (9 a.m.-noon), midday (11 a.m.-2 p.m.), afternoon (noon-3 p.m.) or if you can volunteer for any time slot. You will also receive a free t-shirt! Please let us know your t-shirt size (S, M, L, XL and XXL). All volunteers signed up by July 15 are guaranteed a t-shirt.

If you are an office supervisor, consider having your staff volunteer on this day. If supervise work-study students, consider asking your student workers to volunteer as a team.  Everyone receives a free t-shirt!

Please get approval from your supervisor to volunteer if this is during your normally-scheduled work time. Heavy lifting and stair-climbing are likely.

Any questions, please contact Sheryl Ezbiansky at ext. 5240. 

LAST CHANCE – EMPLOYEE NIGHT OUT AT THE SENATORS IS THIS SATURDAY

It’s your last chance to get tickets for the employee night out at a Senators game on Saturday, June 27! Tickets are only $7 with our promotion code. Bring your family and enjoy the game! Go to the following link (https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/BuyClear.asp?EventID=115672&continue=buynew.asp#.VWXVoLHD_IU) and then follow the instructions below to purchase tickets: 1. In the box that says “Special Offer Code”, type MESSIAH in all caps (The code will not work if it isn’t in all caps). 2. Click submit. 3. Select the number of box tickets you would like to purchase at the discounted rate from the drop down menu. 4. Click continue. 5. The Ticket Type should say Messiah College. 6. Click “Reserve Tickets.” 7. After completing these steps, simply follow the on-screen instructions to finish purchasing your tickets! We hope to see you there! 

SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS

June is National Safety Month and the safety topic for week #5 is slips, trips and falls. Did you know that falls are the second-leading cause of unintentional death in homes and communities? Did you realize that the risk of falling, and fall-related problems, rises with age? Read the tips provided by the National Safety Council on preventing slips, trips and falls in your home.

USING CONSUMER FIREWORKS NOT WORTH THE RISK

A Fireworks Safety Message from NFPA: Each July 4, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. In 2012, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 8,700 people for fireworks-related injuries. The risk of injury from fireworks was highest for young people ages 15-24, followed by children under 10.

In 2013, sparklers caused 41% of fireworks injuries. How hot does a sparkler burn? A sparkler can reach 1200 ^oF; in comparison, water boils at 212^oF, a cake bakes at 350^oF, wood burns at 575^oF and glass melts at 900^oF. Do you really want your children playing with fire? Then why give them a sparkler?

Fireworks cause an average of almost 20,000 reported fires per year. On Independence Day in a typical year, far more U.S. fires are reported than on any other day, and fireworks account for two out of five of those fires, more than any other cause of fires.

Be safe this July 4. If you want to see fireworks, go to a public show put on by experts. 

PETSMART RECALLS AQUARIUM HEATERS

Top Fin plastic aquarium heaters are being recalled due to a safety hazard: an electrical problem with the aquarium heaters poses a risk of fire or electrical shock. These units were sold from August 2014 through April 2015 for $25 to $40. For a description of the heaters and a list of the model numbers, go to the Consumer Product Safety Commission website. These units may be returned to any PetSmart store for a full refund. 

CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE:

2013 Yamaha VStar 250, 90 miles, asking $3,500. Reasons for selling: while it is fun, it isn’t as much fun as the Vespa and limited storage space. Contact Jay at jmcdermo@messiah.edu or 790-9635.

Several home items for sale, including couch, armchairs, desk, and storage shelving. Click here for pictures and prices: http://s374.photobucket.com/user/rrosenbarker/library/Items%20for%20Sale?sort=3&page=1.

Email Rebecca Rosenbarker: rrosenbarker@messiah.edu.

FREE:

27″ Philips Magnavox TV. Purchased in 1997. Email Wes Weiand: weiand@messiah.edu.

As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him.

Psalm 103:13 (NIV) 

NEWS

Michael True, senior associate in the Career and Professional Development Center, presented three sessions during an all-day pre-conference workshop at the 2015 Global Internship Conference at University College Dublin. Faculty and administrators—425 in all—from forty countries participated. Other co-presenters for the pre-conference sessions were from the University of Wisconsin, Michigan State University, Regent’s College in London, and Aston University in England. 

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NEW CAMPUS STORE MANAGER

Please join us in welcoming Candice Tritle as the new campus store manager. Candice comes to Messiah College with many years of retail experience, and we look forward to working with her and Follett as they manage Messiah’s Campus Store.

SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2015 ALUMNI AWARD  

It’s that time again!  Each year the Office of Alumni Relations recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society and/or Messiah College. These awards are important not only for the tribute they pay to the lives of each recipient, but also as a symbol of the quality of our alumni as a whole. We appreciate your help in finding individuals who would a good fit for any of these awards.  

Click here for the Online Nomination Form 

Young Alumnus Achievement Award

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

Distinguished Alumna Achievement Award

Recognizes a lifetime of vocational achievement in a manner that embodies the mission of the College.

Alumni Christian Service Award

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

Alumni Appreciation Award

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

Click here to view previous award recipients. 

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

June is National Safety Month and the safety topic for week #4 is emergency preparedness. Each day of the work week focuses on a different aspect of preparing for emergencies. Be sure to read the link for each day; don’t skip a day and miss important information:

• Monday – Planning – do you have a plan in case you need to evacuate your home? What will you do if you get separated from your family? Do you know what an emergency contact card is and does each member of your household have one?
• Tuesday – Seniors and Pets – Do you know senior citizens? Are they prepared for an emergency? Do you have pets? Do you know that pets are not permitted in most disaster shelters? How can you care for your pets during an emergency?
• Wednesday – Emergency Kit – Do you have an emergency kit? Do you know what should go into one?
• Thursday – Weather Emergency – Do you know how to prepare for a flood? How to respond during a flood? What to do after a flood? Tornado? Earthquake?
• Friday – Chemical Emergency – Do you know how to handle chemicals safely in your home? Do you know how to respond to a chemical emergency in your area? What should you do in case of poisoning?

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

The Department of Conference Services has a current opening for the full-time position of sound and lighting technician. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6583.

Job-related questions may be directed to Jonathan Bert, sound, lighting & event coordinator, at JBert@messiah.edu.

FOR SALE:

2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 6 Cylinder, 6 speed shiftable automatic. 151,000 miles. Asking $4,000. View images here – https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B06Grq0zwJ8zPhZ  Contact Kris Hardy at 717-461-1025 if you have any questions or would like to see the car.

Bi-level for sale. Located close to the College in Spacious Acres at 204 Cockleys Drive. It is a bi-level with approx. 2,000 sq. feet including a large screened in porch. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs and a lower bedroom that could also be used as an office or exercise room. It has one and a half baths with a single car garage. Lots of updates over the years. Move in ready. House was built in 1966. Asking price: $185,900.Contact Shirley Groff groff@messiah.edu or 372-6356 for owners’ name and phone number.

4 tickets for the U2 concert in Boston. Playing at the TD Garden on July 10, 2015. Will sell all four or in pairs. Seats are lower level, Section 15, Row 26. Selling for face value. Contact Jennifer Fisler at jfisler@messiah.edu or 717-514-2755.

Longaberger Baskets – Asking $135 for all – View Picture – Please contact Susan Shannon at sshannon@messiah.edu. Bread and Milk Basket – 1987 JW Collection ($60 – $200 on ebay); Slope Vegetable Basket – 1989 ($25 – $39 on ebay); Small Basket w/Leather Handles ($15 on ebay); Large Market Basket w/two Handles ($60 on ebay); Plus – Two extra (non-Longaberger) baskets!

FREE:

Student/Child size desk. Several student/child size desks available for free. Please contact John Meyer at ext. 7101 or jmeyer@messiah.edu if interested

Honor your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

Exodus 20:12 (NIV)

NEWS

Congratulations to Sam Wilcock, associate professor of mathematics and statistics and chair of the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Statistics, and his wife, Joy, as they welcome their newest addition to the family. Prisca Jane was born May 26, weighing 8 lbs. 8 oz. She joins siblings Abigail, Jaden, Naomi and Solomon.  Blessings to the Wilcock family!

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DISSECTION CLASSES AND FAMILY PROGRAMS  AT THE OAKES MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

This summer, The Oakes Museum is offering dissection classes for middle and high school students, as well as special family programming. Please visit our website for more information, or contact Helena Cicero at hcicero@messiah.edu.

ANCESTRY.COM LIBRARY EDITION WORKSHOP

Due to the large demand, the library is offering another Ancestry.com workshop, sponsored by Murray Library. You are welcome to attend. See the database description at the bottom of this announcement.

The library subscribes to the library edition of Ancestry.com. It is accessible to Messiah employees and students, on or off campus.

• Location on library website: http://www.messiah.edu/MurrayLibrary
• Under Find, select Articles/Databases & Subject Guides
• Click on “A,” then Ancestry Library Edition

We will introduce the main search features and contents. Following that the introduction, you will have time to begin searching for your own ancestors!

Workshop Details:

Date: Tuesday, June 16

Time: noon-1 p.m.

Place: Boyer 337 (computer lab)

Contact Beth Mark at bmark@messiah.edu if you would like to attend.

Fast facts about Ancestry.com library edition:

• Access a vast collection of U.S. and international documents online
• Images of original documents
• Includes narratives, oral histories, indexes and abstracts to other resources
• You can search over 30,000 Ancestry.com record collections and 11 billion records
• Record collections span the 1500s–2000s

FARM-FRESH RECIPES AVAILABLE IN THE SPRING ISSUE OF THE BRIDGE

Looking for some farm-fresh recipes? Make sure you read the farm-to-table feature “Cultivating Community” by Erin Bray ’10 in the Spring 2015 issue of The Bridge. We take an inside look at how the food we eat gets to our table.

Please be sure to view the magazine in its entirety June 15 at:http://www.messiah.edu/info/20116/alumni_magazine?ap7493

Hard copies of The Bridge are available in the lounges of Eisenhower and Boyer. As always, additional quantities can be found on third floor of Old Main in the reception area.

ERGONOMICS

June is National Safety Month. The safety topic for week #3 is ergonomics. Ergonomics is defined as the study of how a workplace and the equipment used there can best be designed for comfort, efficiency, safety and productivity. Here are some tips for office ergonomics.

PAST YEARBOOK AVAILABILTY

The Pulse Media Hub is clearing out its inventory of yearbooks from storage. If you are interested in a free copy of a yearbook from one or more of the following years, please contact Madeline Crocenzi, the Pulse summer manager, at mc1396@messiah.edu to arrange pickup in the next 2 weeks between 9 a.m.-5p.m., Monday-Friday. Quantities vary between years. Years available are as follow: Classes of 1991, 92, 96, 97, 99, 2001, 03, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, and 13. There are also select issues of the bi-monthly Swinging Bridge newspaper dated between Feb. 27, 2012 and May 1, 2014 if you are interested in any of those as well.

HUMAN RESOURCES IS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Did you know Messiah College Human Resources is on social media? Follow us for employee testimonials, photos of employees at work and HR sponsored events, job announcements, benefits information and much more! You’ll find us at the following locations:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahCollegeHumanResources

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessiahHR

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/messiahcollegehumanresources

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

THE HOSTA HIDEAWAY NURSERY AND GARDENS IS OPEN FOR THE SEASON

The Hosta Hideaway specializes in shade and part shade garden plants. Several events are planned including a talk by David Foster, professor of biology and environmental science on June 11, and George Weigel, garden columnist for The Patriot-News on June 25. Please see their 2015 flyer for more information http://thehostahideaway.com/

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FOR SALE:

Parabody 220 Gym System. Sleek design, fits conveniently into a 6′ x 4′ space, offers a variety of effective total body workout. The gym offers two unique seated rowing exercises as well – using an overhand or underhand grip – the comfortably add rear deltoid, upper and lower back movements for ideal muscular balance with the chest exercises. An ankle strap adds hip abduction, adduction and extension exercises.  Asking $400.00. Contact Susan at ext. 6780 or 717-350-5039.

FOR RENT:

House for rent/sale. John Markovich, former lecturer in Spanish, now lives in Mexico. He and his wife, Joan, are interested in selling or renting their house at 726 West South Street, Carlise. It is a very nice neighborhood. If you are interested, please contact them by email at jsmarkovich@aol.com or 717-798-8060.

Two bedroom apartment available July 1, 2717 Mill Road, Grantham.  $800/month, includes water.  Contact Nevin Engle at 766-8072 or Shirley Groff at 796-1800, ext. 2025 or groff@messiah.edu.

WANTED:

Roommate. Tesfayohanes Yacob, a new faculty member, is looking for someone to share a two-bedroom apartment (935 sq. ft.) at Wesley Park Town Houses (http://wesleypark.rentpmi.com/).  It is right by a tennis court and baseball park, and within walking distance to stores, restaurants and coffee shops. We will share a bathroom. The bedroom available is 9′ by 13.3′. The apartment has an oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, as well as a washer and dryer. $480 + utilities/per month and is available starting July 1.  Please contact Tesfa at tesfayohannes.yacob@colorado.edu or tyacob@messiah.edu.

Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

Mark 12:30 (NRSV)

NEWS

IMPORTANT REMINDER TO FACULTY

Learning Technology Services would like to remind the faculty that it’s not too early to begin planning ahead. The fall semester 2015 work submission deadlines have been set. Please coordinate your needs for your courses with the deadline dates listed on this attached document. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Diane Hunsinger, copyright and educational support specialist, at ext. 3895. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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APPRAISAL OF COLLEGE PROPERTY

Beginning Monday, June 8 and continuing for approximately two weeks, two gentlemen from Industrial Appraisal will be on campus to conduct an appraisal of all college property, i.e., buildings, furnishings, mechanicals, etc. If you have personal furnishings in your office, please mark as such. If you should have any questions, please contact Lisa Snyder, ext. 2080. Thank you for your cooperation.

EMPLOYEES NIGHT OUT AT HARRISBURG SENATORS GAME

Human Resources is pleased to announce an employee night out at a Senators baseball game on Saturday, June 27! Tickets are only $7 with our promotion code. Bring your family and enjoy the game. Don’t delay; these deeply discounted tickets will go quickly! Go to the following link: (https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/BuyNew.asp?EventID=115672&SponsorID=6984#.VWXOOmOwWeW) and then follow the instructions below to purchase tickets:

1. In the box that says “Special Offer Code.”, type MESSIAH in all caps (the code will not work if it isn’t in all caps!)
2. Click submit.
3. Select the quantity of tickets you wish to purchase at the discounted rate from the drop down menu.
4. Click continue.
5. The ticket type should say Messiah Group Box.
6. Click “Reserve Tickets”
7. After completing these steps, simply follow the on-screen instructions to finish purchasing your tickets.

We hope to see you there!

JUNE IS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH

June is national safety month. Attached is information, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, for both motorcyclists and non-motorcyclists. Please be safe on the roadways.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

The Office of Graduate Enrollment currently has an opening for a part-time graduate enrollment assistant. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6426. Job-related questions may be directed to Matt Reitnour, director of graduate and nontraditional enrollment, at mreitnour@messiah.edu.

The Department of Dining Services has a current opening for the full-time position of production assistant. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6231. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at MWirtz@messiah.edu.

The Department of Dining Services has a current opening for the full-time position of lead cook. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5932. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at MWirtz@messiah.edu.

The Admissions Office has a current opening for the full-time position of admissions counselor. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6517. Job-related questions may be directed to Dana Britton, director of admissions, at DBritton@messiah.edu.

The School of the Arts has an opening for the part-time position of performing arts coordinator. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6439. Job-related questions may be directed to Richard Roberson, dean of the School of the Arts, at RRoberso@messiah.edu. 

FOR SALE:

Twin day bed, with trundle rollout. White, with gold finial balls. No box spring is required with this style of bed. Asking $75 for bed; $150 with two mattresses. Contact Sherri Hoffman at shoffman@messiah.edu 

FOR RENT:

 FREE: 

Full mattress and box spring. Older but in good shape. Wardrobe in good shape. Both free. Contact Ted Gingrich:  tgingrich@messiah.edu

The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

Exodus 15:2

NEWS

The Teaching and Learning Initiative is pleased to announce our new teaching fellow, Amy Ginck. Amy has been teaching in the Department of Modern Languages for the last 17 years, including teaching online summer courses for the past six years. Amy brings a broad range of experience and passion for faculty development in areas including student retention, online learning, instructional technology and inclusive excellence. Amy will begin her term and join current fellow Brian Swartz in 2015-16.

For the past two years, Jennifer Fisler has provided excellent leadership to our assessment of student learning efforts on campus. Given her ongoing involvement with the Teaching and Learning Initiative, the Teacher Education Program, and as incoming chair of the Community of Educators, she will no longer give leadership to our assessment of student learning efforts. We are pleased to announce that Kate Simcox will add director of assessment to her responsibilities beginning July 1. Please take time to thank Jennifer for her excellent work and to congratulate Kate on her new role.

Student Affairs Personnel Changes from Dr. Kris Hansen-Kieffer, vice provost/dean of students

As we move into summer, I wanted to share some significant personnel changes within Student Affairs.

Engle Center for Counseling and Health

I am pleased to announce that Ellie Addleman has accepted our invitation to serve as the director of the Engle Center, beginning July 1, 2015.

Ellie brings 30 years of service to Messiah College in residence life, counseling and as an educator in the classroom. She is administratively gifted and has had a primary role in the Engle Center’s assessment process which has a reputation for excellence. She developed the new position of wellness educator and created a strong foundation for healthy sexuality programming at the College. She is committed to promoting a center dedicated to the holistic health of our students.

I am grateful for the excellent work that Dr. Phil Lawlis has done over the years to develop a health and counseling center that is one of the best among our CCCU sister schools. I am confident Ellie will continue and build upon this excellence.

In August, Mike Blount will be joining the Engle Center team full-time. Mike is replacing Ellie Addleman, but with a new title as counselor/program director for educational outreach, men’s character development, and the 6th Day Sexuality program. Mike has served as a part-time counselor for a number of years, and brings special expertise in counseling for sexuality identity, sexual addictions, and men’s issues. He has also been involved in the 6th Day Sexuality program since its beginning in 2011, and has great administrative, program development and assessment skills. Mike will continue to work in the Career and Professional Development Center in the summer coordinating the summer internship program.

Career and Professional Development Center 

Sarah Bartz has accepted a position of associate director in the Center for Career Development at Lebanon Valley College, her alma mater. Her last day at Messiah was May 15. With Mike’s transition to the Engle Center and Sarah’s departure, we will be hiring a full time career coach- internship program coordinator.

Student Involvement and Leadership Programs 

Ben Taylor will be starting a new position as assistant director of student life at Indiana University Kelley School of Business. He also hopes to soon begin Ph.D. coursework in philosophy of education/higher education. We will be hosting a farewell reception for Ben today from 2:30- 4:30 pm in the Larsen Student Union fireplace alcove.

I am pleased to announce that Kevin Villegas has accepted our invitation to serve as the director of student involvement & leadership programs beginning June 1, 2015.

Kevin is a proven administrator with many years of leadership experience in a variety of roles and settings. He will bring much strength from his current position of director of international student programs.

I am grateful for the excellent work that Ben Taylor has done over the years in his position to develop a strong program in leadership and student development and I am confident that Kevin will continue and build upon this excellence.

Intercultural Office

As Kevin transitions into the role of director of student involvement and leadership programs, we will be searching for his replacement. The position of assistant director of international students programs has been posted on the HR website. Please feel free to share this with any qualified applicants that you may know.

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2015 Performance Award Recipients Announced

The following employees received performance awards at the May 6 recognition reception. The citations for each person can be viewed at http://www.messiah.edu/info/20733/employee_recognition.

The Pride in Performance Award is given to individuals in recognition of exceptionally consistent, superior performance. This year’s recipients are:

• Laurie Branter, administrative assistant to the vice president for enrollment management
• Aaron Faro, athletics recruitment coordinator; assistant coach, men’s soccer; director of AROMA
• Percell Green, executive chef
• Amy Slody, director of disability services
• Brian Smith, campus events worker II
• Kevin Villegas, director of international student programs

The President’s Award is for notable employee action or accomplishment that is well beyond the scope of the employee’s regular day-to-day activities and assignments. This award went to:

•  Kris Hardy, director of web communications
• Heather Keefer, assistant director of admissions for the visit experience

The Team Falcon Award is a means for the College to recognize a group or team that collaborated successfully on a significant project or initiative that advanced departmental or college-wide goals. The recipients are the members of Student Financial Services:

•   Marilyn Donelson     
•   Lora Harper
•   Carol Good                                                      
•   Heather Ingram
•   Steve Gross                                                         
•   Cathy Poiesz       
•   Nance Gubb  
•   Elliott Sternbergh                                                 

Please join us in congratulating these employees on their significant contributions to the College!

The Curator Club and CC2 at the Oakes Museum of Natural History 

The Oakes Museum of Natural History will host a number of Curator Club events this summer including wetlands exploring, solar energy and gardens. Curator Club and CC2 provide science enrichment and hands-on experiment opportunities for students in 3rd through 8th grade. Visit the messiah.edu/oakes or email us at curatorsclub@messiah.edu for more information. 

Ancestry.com Library Edition Workshop

You are invited to attend an Ancestry.com workshop, sponsored by Murray Library.  See the database description at the bottom of this announcement.

The library subscribes to the library edition of Ancestry.com.  It is accessible to Messiah employees and students, on or off-campus. Location on library website:  http://www.messiah.edu/MurrayLibrary  > under Find, select Articles/Databases & Subject Guides > click on “A,” then Ancestry Library Edition.

We will introduce the main search features and contents. Following that, you will have time to begin searching for your own ancestors!

Workshop Details:

Date: June 3

Time: noon-1 p.m.

Place: Boyer 337 (computer lab)

Contact Beth Mark at bmark@messiah.edu if you would like to attend.

Fast facts about Ancestry.com Library Edition:

• Access a vast collection of U.S. and international documents online
• Images of original documents
• Includes narratives, oral histories, indexes and abstracts to other resources
• You can search over 30,000 Ancestry.com record collections and 11 billion records
• Record collections span the 1500s–2000s

Introduction to Murray Library Resources Workshop

All Messiah employees have access to the library’s books (both in the library and e-books), DVDs (over 5,000 feature films!), audiobooks, CDs, and magazine and journal articles.

You are invited to a workshop which will provide an overview of what is available and will help you to locate and use the library’s many resource—both online and hard copy.

Workshop content:

• Using the Library catalog to locate DVDs, audiobooks, music and more
• E-books
• Finding fiction, memoirs, etc., in the library
• Using library databases to find online articles, including Consumer Reports
• Using Interlibrary Loan to borrow books from other libraries 

Workshop details:

Date:               June 4

Time:               noon-1 p.m.

Location:         Boyer 337 (computer lab)

Contact Beth Mark at bmark@messiah.edu if you would like to attend.

Prescription Painkiller Abuse

June is National Safety Month and the safety topic for week #1 is prescription painkiller abuse. Did you know over-the-counter pain medicines actually work better than prescription opioid painkillers? Check out this information provided by the National Safety Council to learn why.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Office of Student Affairs has a current full-time opening for an assistant director of international student programs & designated school official. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6397

Job-related questions may be directed to Faith Minnich-Kjesbo, director of the intercultural office, at FMinnich@messiah.edu.

2005 Chevy Equinox LT AWD for sale. 102,000 miles. New struts, plugs, plug wires, ignition cylinder. Leather, OnStar, heated front seats, loaded. Garage kept. Asking $6,000. For pictures or more information, please email cwiddowson@messiah.edu.

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

^{Proverb 13:20}

NEWS

Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Damian Savarino will be singing at the Embassy of Argentina in Washington DC on Saturday, May 29, 2015. Savarino will be performing as part of a gala event to benefit the Maryland Lyric Opera Company, for which he is contracted to sing in July. For more information on the gala event at the embassy, click here.

The School of Science, Engineering, and Health announces a leadership restructuring in the Department of Engineering, effective August 1, 2015. Dr. Randy Fish will serve as assistant chair of engineering, with responsibilities in the area of recruitment. In this role he will liaise with prospective and incoming students and families and with campus offices related to student affairs before and as engineering students ‘come in the door’ to Messiah’s engineering program. Dr. Brian Swartz will serve as department chair of engineering. Brian’s role includes the traditional areas of department chair responsibilities, with the exception of those related to recruitment and course scheduling for incoming students.

Dr. Carol Buckley was honored with the “Distinguished Paper Award” from the Pennsylvania Educational Research Association. In April, she was invited to represent PERA at the American Research Association’s conference in Chicago. Congratulations to Carol for this noteworthy honor.

Marti Derr, associate professor of nursing (Clinical Track) earned certification in bioethics from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. The graduate courses addressed philosophical, theological, and political foundations for the study of bioethics.

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Ben Taylor farewell May 28

It is with great sadness that Messiah College announces Ben Taylor will be leaving in June, to move to Bloomington, Ind. Ben will be starting a new position as assistant director of student life at Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Ben and Kerrie will appreciate being much closer to both of their families, but will certainly miss the close relationships they’ve developed with their colleagues here on campus.

A  farewell reception for Ben will be held on Thursday, May 28, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Larsen Student Union fireplace alcove. If you are able to come by to say farewell, Ben would appreciate the time with his colleagues.

Symposium to be presented October 8

Please join us for The Ernest L. Boyer Center Symposium “Constructing Hope: Inspired Learning in an Age of Accountability” on October 8, 2015. The Keynote title is “Boyer’s Basic School: A Partnership for HOPE” with Patrick Callaghan, Jr , Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction – South Western City Schools, Grove City, Ohio.

The symposium will be held from 4-7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. Registration is required via the website at http://www.messiah.edu/boyer_center. For more information, contact Tina Keul at tkeul@messiah.edu.

Heat Illness             

With increasing temperatures and more time spent outside working and playing, the potential for heat illnesses also increases. Know how to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke, know the signs of heat illnesses, and know what to do if you or someone else is experiencing the symptoms. Take the time to read the tips that could save a life.

Lyme disease – what you should know

In 2013, 95% of confirmed Lyme disease cases were reported in just 14 states. Pennsylvania was one of the 14, as were our neighboring states of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and New York. While 30,000 cases were reported to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), they estimate that there are closer to 300,000 people diagnosed with Lyme disease annually. Do you know how Lyme Disease is spread? Do you know the signs and symptoms of it? Do you know what precautions to take? Click on the information link to find out what you should know about this disease that is infecting growing numbers of individuals every year!

Thank you videos

Each year, Human Resources reaches out to our student population to assist in producing special “thank you” videos for the Employee Recognition Reception. This year, we reached out to the entire student population and asked them to tell us what they loved about Messiah or who they loved at Messiah. These tributes from our students were filmed and shown at the Employee Recognition Reception on May 6, and are now available to view online. You can access ‘2015 Student Shout Outs’ from the Employee QuickLinks menu on MCSquare. Students are also able to view the salutes from the Student QuickLinks menu. Enjoy!

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Early Learning Center currently has openings for substitute teachers (Preschool). These are temporary, as needed assignments. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/5028. Job related questions may be directed to Stacey Griffiths, director of the Early Learning Center, at SGriffiths@messiah.edu.

FOR SALE:

Bike for sale. Looking to sell a 2009 TREK820. 54 inch aluminum/steel alloy frame, all SHIMANO components, crossover tires, new Fizik grip tape, overall in great condition. Asking $350 or best offer. 11263991_10206602077395480_5583424909549592316_n.jpg  If interested please contact Josiah Lindquist at jlindquist@messiah.edu.

Bikes for sale: Two boys 20″ BMX style bicycles. One red, one silver. Asking $15.00 each. Call Bill Althoff at 253-5196.

Ikea Leksvik six compartment coffee table. Stained wood. Good condition. 47″x23″x21″. $25 obo. If interested, please email Kerry Harker-Roth at kroth@messiah.edu. 

Chairs for sale:  Kitchen chairs, set of 4.  Asking $50.  The seat is natural.  The back and legs are white. Picture Attached.   If interested please contact Ted Gingrich @ tgingrich@messiah.edu.

FOR RENT:

3-4 bedroom duplex house for rent in Grantham,  810 Grantham Road, $1190/mo, available July 1.  Also, 3 bedroom apartment  for rent, 706 Grantham Rd, $900, mo, available Aug 1.  Contact Dale Fogelsanger at  717-623-0735 or dfogelsa@messiah.edu .

Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be.

Job 8:7

NEWS

COMMENCEMENT SCHEDULE AND PARKING FOR EMPLOYEES 

Commencement schedule and details

The Commencement Committee is pleased to announce the 2015 Commencement weekend schedule of events for Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, 2015 on the Commencement website at www.messiah.edu/commencement, including helpful details on Baccalaureate, reception plans, event tickets, and inclement weather plans. Members of the Community of Educators should have already received information from the Provost’s Office regarding their participation in Commencement weekend. Faculty, staff and administrators who are participating in the Commencement ceremony itself should have already received a memo regarding their role in the ceremony from the President’s Office.

If you have any questions regarding Commencement, please contact Carla Gross, co-chair of the Commencement Committee, at ext. 6940 or cgross@messiah.edu. Thank you to all campus employees who have been planning and working for the past several months to make Commencement a wonderful experience for graduates and their families.

Baccalaureate service/reception parking

Prior to the Baccalaureate service and reception, traffic personnel will direct guests to designated parking areas on campus. College employees do not receive reserved parking for Baccalaureate. Please note that Baccalaureate is a ticketed event; see the Commencement web site for details. The Department of Safety asks that all guests walk from where traffic control personnel direct you to park. Shuttle service will not be provided Friday evening. To avoid safety hazards, please do not stop in the middle of the roadway to drop off your party. If you have questions regarding parking or drop-off locations for guests with a disability, please contact Parking Officer Liz Williams at ext. 3984.

Graduate programs reception parking

Graduate programs faculty attending the reception for master’s program graduates on Friday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel, are requested to enter by the campus’ South Entrance (Creekside Drive) and park in Lot XX behind Hostetter Chapel and Boyer Hall. No parking pass is required.

Commencement day parking

For Commencement day, members of the Community of Educators and other employees who are marching in the processional or participating in the Commencement ceremony will receive a reserved parking pass via campus mail. Employees MUST show their parking pass to traffic control personnel upon entering campus in order to be directed to their designated reserved parking areas. All other employees who will be working the Commencement ceremony should ask their supervisor where their designated parking area will be that day. A shuttle service will transport all other guests between their parking areas and the athletic complex both before and after the Commencement ceremony. Read additional details on guest and disability parking.

Due to the significantly increased volume of traffic on campus for Commencement, the Department of Safety strong encourages all employees to arrive on campus early (no later than 8-8:15 a.m.) in order to alleviate being stuck in traffic and to help ensure they are directed to their reserved parking areas on campus.

Any questions regarding parking for Commencement weekend may be directed to Parking Officer Liz Williams at ext. 3984.

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Associate Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch recently contributed to an article titled “Beware of Companies That Win When You Lose,” published in U.S. News & World Report.  Author Geoff Williams quotes Hagenbuch several times in the piece:

http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2015/05/07/beware-of-companies-that-win-when-you-lose

Dr. Julie Gomboc-Turyan, assistant director of grad and nontraditional curriculum, and Dr. Janet Blood, associate professor of fashion merchandising at IUP, presented a workshop on “Instructional Strategies in Color for Fashion and Interior Design” at the Pennsylvania Association of Family and Consumer Sciences conference in Pocono Manor on May 2, 2015. 

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2015 PERFORMANCE AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

The following employees received performance awards at last week’s Recognition Reception.

The Pride in Performance Award is given to individuals in recognition of exceptionally consistent, superior performance. This year’s recipients are:

• Laurie Branter, administrative assistant to the vice president for enrollment management
• Aaron Faro, athletics recruitment coordinator; assistant coach, men’s soccer; director of AROMA
• Percell Green, executive chef
• Amy Slody, director of disability services
• Brian Smith, campus events worker II
• Kevin Villegas, director of international student programs

The President’s Award is for notable employee action or accomplishment that is well beyond the scope of the employee’s regular day-to-day activities and assignments. This award went to:

•  Kris Hardy, director of web communications
• Heather Keefer, assistant director of admissions for the visit experience

The Team Falcon Award is a means for the College to recognize a group or team that collaborated successfully on a significant project or initiative that advanced departmental or college-wide goals. The recipients are the members of Student Financial Services:

Marilyn Donelson                                               Lora Harper

Carol Good                                                        Heather Ingram

Steve Gross                                                      Cathy Poiesz

Nance Gubb                                                      Elliott Sternbergh

Please join us in congratulating these employees on their significant contributions to the College!

IMPORTANT REMINDER TO FACULITY

Learning Technology Services would like to remind the faculty that it’s not too early to begin planning ahead. The Fall Semester 2015 work submission deadlines have been set. Please coordinate your needs for your courses with the deadline dates listed on this attached document. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Diane Hunsinger, copyright & educational support specialist, at ext. 3895. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

ACCOUNT PAYABLE REMINDER

FY16 (July 1 or after) invoices may be submitted for payment now as a prepaid FY16 invoice. Mark your invoices in the upper right corner as FY16 and submit as instructed to either purchasing or accounts payable for processing. Note: Employee/Student Travel Reimbursements for FY16 (July 1 or after) will not be processed until the travel has been completed, due to possible cancelled travel. The accounts payable office will not issue checks the first week of July due to the new fiscal year budget rollover. If you have an invoice that is due prior to July 9, 2015 (first check run of FY16), please submit no later than June 22, 2015. More information will be available soon, regarding final dates to enter purchase requisitions in Banner/ One Source, FY16 Visa payment, etc. If you have questions concerning FY16 invoices, please contact accounts payable by email or ext. 2910.

RESULTS OF GIVE ’EM A BREAK CAMPAIGN

Thank you to all who gave to our Give ‘em a Break campaign. Because of the generosity of our community, every student is receiving a finals break! They received their Kit Kat Bar, Falcon Dollars, and note from a donor, and it was a hit! Thank you for helping us support our students as they finish their semester well.

SUMMER FLEX-TIME PROGRAM 2015

For information on the summer flex-time program for 2015 and summer business casual, please see the attachment.

SAFETY RECALLS

Did you know that there have been safety recalls recently for baby furniture, including cribs, due to the presence of lead paint? Power reclining furniture due to fire hazard? IKEA crib mattresses due to risk of entrapment? TORO mowers due to injury hazard? Shark vacuums due to shock hazard? Hair-dryers due to electrocution hazard? Homelite electric blower vacuums due to fire and burn hazard? To get details on these and many more safety recalls, check out the Consumer Product Safety Commission website at http://www.cpsc.gov/ and select the Recalls tab.

SKIN CANCER – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

EHS Today had an excellent article, “Seeing Spots: What You Need to Know about Skin Cancer” by Sandy Smith. The article had a – examples of skin cancer. Although it can be deadly, most skin cancer is treatable, especially if you catch it early. Monthly self-exams can go a long way in identifying skin cancer for early treatment but you need to know what you’re looking for; so while some of these pictures may be unpleasant, take the time to view them to educate yourself on signs of skin cancer.

And because one of the leading causes of skin cancer is UV exposure from the sun, sun lamps, and tanning beds, in many instances skin cancer is preventable. By limiting your exposure through the use of sun screen, clothing and hats, and eliminating the use of man-made sources you can significantly reduce your risk of developing skin cancer. With spring here, time spent outside working and playing will increase; take the proper precautions to protect yourself from the threat of skin cancer.

SYMPOSIUM TO BE PRESENTED OCTOBER 8, 2015

Please join us for The Ernest L. Boyer Center Symposium “Constructing Hope: Inspired Learning in an Age of Accountability” on October 8, 2015. The Keynote title is “Boyer’s Basic School: A Partnership for HOPE” with Patrick Callaghan, Jr , assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction – South Western City Schools, Grove City, Ohio.

The event will take place from 4- 7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. Registration is required via the website at http://www.messiah.edu/boyer_center. For more information, contact Tina Keul at tkeul@messiah.edu.

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For Sale:

Playground/treehouse slide – Timber-Bilt green turbo tube slide. Available to purchase in either one or two sections. Contact pseibert@messiah.edu or 717-645-8589 for pictures or questions.

Townhouse for Sale – A well-maintained townhome within walking distance of Messiah College at 818 Yorkview Dr. It was built in 1997 and is 1350 square feet. Walk-out basement has an additional 265 square feet of finished area. Two bedrooms; 2.5 baths. New Heat pump (2013), new hot water heater (2012), new deck (2012). All appliances have been replaced except the microwave. Included with the sale are the refrigerator, washer and dryer. HOA is $30 per month which includes trash and lawn mowing. Not yet listed, the asking price is $152,900. Email Shirley Groff (groff@messiah.edu) for contact information.

House for Sale – A large, brick Cape Cod in Mechanicsburg at the corner of Keller and George on 1/3 acre. The main floor has three bedrooms and bath, upstairs is a very large bedroom and bath, the basement has a large finished room and other smaller finished rooms. It will be listed near the beginning of June. Asking price not yet firm, but less than $200,000. For contact information, email Shirley Groff (groff@messiah.edu).

I am absolutely sure that not even death or life can separate us from God’s love. Not even angels or demons, the present or the future, or any powers can do that.

Romans 8:38

NEWS

Seven Family and Consumer Sciences students, Mrs. Sasha Roble (adjunct instructor in HDFS), and Dr. Raeann Hamon (distinguished professor of family science and gerontology) attended the Pennsylvania Family and Consumer Sciences Association Conference in Pocono Manor, May 1-2, 2015. Dr. Hamon and Sarah Ganung (FCSE ’15) also participated in a panel presentation (along with Dr. Sally McCombie–IUP and Mrs. Sandi Graham—Marywood) entitled “The Symbiotic Relationship Between FCS Teachers and Undergrad FCS Programs.”

COMMENCEMENT SCHEDULE AND PARKING FOR EMPLOYEES 

Commencement schedule and details

The Commencement Committee is pleased to announce the 2015 Commencement weekend schedule of events for Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, on the Commencement website at www.messiah.edu/commencement, including helpful details on Baccalaureate, reception plans, event tickets, and inclement weather plans. Members of the Community of Educators should have already received information from the Provost’s Office regarding their participation in Commencement weekend. Faculty, staff and administrators who are participating in the Commencement ceremony itself should have already received a memo regarding their role in the ceremony from the President’s Office.

If you have any questions regarding Commencement, please contact Carla Gross, co-chair of the Commencement Committee, at ext. 6940 or cgross@messiah.edu . Thank you to all campus employees who have been planning and working for the past several months to make Commencement a wonderful experience for graduates and their families.

Baccalaureate service/reception parking

Prior to the Baccalaureate service and reception, traffic personnel will direct guests to designated parking areas on campus. College employees do not receive reserved parking for Baccalaureate. Please note that Baccalaureate is a ticketed event; see the Commencement web site for details. The Department of Safety asks that all guests walk from where traffic control personnel direct you to park. (Shuttle service will not be provided Friday evening.) To avoid safety hazards, please do not stop in the middle of the roadway to drop off your party. If you have questions regarding parking or drop-off locations for guests with a disability, please contact Parking Officer Liz Williams at ext. 3984.

Graduate programs reception parking

Graduate programs faculty attending the reception for master’s program graduates on Friday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel, are requested to enter by the campus’ South Entrance (Creekside Drive) and park in Lot XX behind Hostetter Chapel and Boyer Hall. No parking pass is required.

Commencement day parking

For Commencement day, members of the Community of Educators and other employees who are marching in the processional or participating in the Commencement ceremony will receive a reserved parking pass via campus mail. Employees MUST show their parking pass to traffic control personnel upon entering campus in order to be directed to their designated reserved parking areas. All other employees who will be working the Commencement ceremony should ask their supervisor where their designated parking area will be that day. A shuttle service will transport all other guests between their parking areas and the athletic complex both before and after the Commencement ceremony. Read additional details on guest and disability parking.

Due to the significantly increased volume of traffic on campus for Commencement, the Department of Safety strong encourages all employees to arrive on campus early (no later than 8-8:15 a.m.) in order to alleviate being stuck in traffic and to help ensure they are directed to their reserved parking areas on campus.

Any questions regarding parking for Commencement weekend may be directed to Parking Officer Liz Williams at ext. 3984.

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DINE AT BAKERS TO SUPPORT CLASS OF 15’

Join the Class of 2015 and dine at Baker’s Restaurant anytime on Monday, May 11. Baker’s will be donating 7 percent of all profits that day to the senior class gift. The Class of 2015 is raising funds to gift our campus with a street clock, symbolizing their time at Messiah. Thank you in advance for your support. Please contact The Office of Annual Giving with questions.

IMPORTANT REMINDER TO FACULITY

Learning Technology Services would like to remind the faculty that it’s not too early to begin planning ahead. The Fall Semester 2015 work submission deadlines have been set. Please coordinate your needs for your courses with the deadline dates listed on this attached document. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Diane Hunsinger, copyright & educational support specialist, at ext. 3895. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

NOISE MEASUREMENTS

Under 29 CFR 1910.95, OSHA’s Standard for Occupational Noise, we are required to measure the sound level emissions from noise sources to determine if hearing protection is required (or to prove that it is not needed). If you have any equipment in your area that was added in the past year that produces noise at a significant level* please contact Donna Fink to have a sound level measurement taken. Even if this equipment is similar to equipment already tested for noise in the past, a sound level check must be taken as noise emissions can vary slightly from one machine to another of the same make and model. Measurements must be made “under load” or normal use of the equipment. For example, a power drill may not sound loud when turned on, but when actually drilling into material (under load) it may generate high levels of noise. To contact Donna for these measurements, please call ext. 5038 or email dfink@messiah.edu.

* A significant noise level is one that makes it difficult to hear someone speaking to you at a normal volume (without raising their voice). If in doubt, please contact Donna.

Announcement of Investment Changes

To Plan Participants and Beneficiaries of:

Messiah College Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Investment Change Announcement Explanation 

The plan’s investment committee recently met to review the performance of plan investment choices. If an investment choice does not meet the established minimum standards, the committee reviews other alternatives with similar investment objectives to discuss possible replacement options. This important notice is to inform you that Messiah College Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will be making changes to the plan’s investment options as outlined here. This change is scheduled to go into effect the week of 06/15/2015.

How will this affect me?

During the week of June 15, assets invested in the prior fund(s) will automatically be transferred to the corresponding replacement fund shown above. In addition, all of your directives for investing future contributions in the prior fund(s) will automatically be changed to the corresponding replacement fund.

If there is/are fund(s) in the table above that do not show a prior fund, these funds are new additions to your plan.

Do I need to take action?

No. However, if you want to make changes to your account you can:

• Change your investment directives to ensure that future contributions are invested in the investment option of your choice.
• Transfer any balance in this fund to the investment option of your choice.

These changes can be made using either by:

1. Using Personal Savings Center at standard.com/retirement
2. Calling a customer service representative at 800.858.5420

Who can I contact with questions about these changes?

If you have questions, please contact a customer service representative at 800.858.5420.

Plan sponsors and participants should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment options offered under the retirement plan before investing. The prospectuses for individual mutual funds and each available investment option in the group annuity contain this and other important information. Prospectuses may be obtained by calling 877.805.1127. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investments are subject to market risks and fluctuate in value.

The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries. StanCorp Equities, Inc., member FINRA, distributes group annuity contracts issued by Standard Insurance Company and may provide other brokerage services. Third-party administrative services are provided by Standard Retirement Services, Inc. Investment advisory services are provided by StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., a registered investment advisor. StanCorp Equities, Inc., Standard Insurance Company, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc. are subsidiaries of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. and all are Oregon corporations. 

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Available Positions

The Department of Facility Services has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Facility Maintenance Zone Supervisor/HVAC Technician. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/hr/postings/6308 Job-related questions may be directed to Brad Markley, director of facility services, at BMarkley@messiah.edu.

The Department of Dining Services has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Retail Restaurant Shift Supervisor. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6312 Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at MWirtz@messiah.edu.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.

Jeremiah 29:11

NEWS

The Office of Graduate and Non-Traditional Programs is pleased to welcome Dr. Julie Gomboc-Turyan as the assistant director of graduate and nontraditional curriculum. This newly created position will oversee the curriculum development of our graduate and nontraditional programs. Julie comes to this role after serving for several months as an instructional designer at Messiah College. Prior to working at Messiah, Julie was on the faculty at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) for over eight years and gained valuable experience in curriculum design, program development, accreditation, online education, teaching methodologies, student recruitment and academic advising. Julie has a PhD from IUP in communications media and instructional technology (2012) with coursework in teaching in higher education, social media, online media and technology. In December 2014, she completed her second Master’s Degree (Art Education) from Penn State. She previously completed a Master’s in American Studies from Penn State and a B.S. in interior design from IUP. We are thrilled to have her in Graduate Programs and Non-Traditional Programs at this critical time of growth in this new role. Her new office is located in Boyer Room 157.

Please celebrate the April publication of a new article on the intersection of Family Ostracism with Christian beliefs and counseling in the Journal of Psychology and Christianity by Graduate Counseling Program Assistant Professor, Carol Z.A. McGinnis. This article was the fruit of research conducted for her Christian scholarship essay and can be located by using the following citation: McGinnis, C. A. (2015). Family Ostracism in Christianity and Counseling. Journal of Psychology & Christianity, 34(1), 79-83.

Associate Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch recently had an article titled “What Listening Says About Your Brand” published on Entrepreneur.com. The article can be viewed here.

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Let’s join together and Give ‘em a Break!

Our students are fast approaching finals week! Support our current students with a finals break by making a $10 gift! Your gift provides a Falcon Dollar voucher for students to spend during finals week. You can also write a note of encouragement to a student!

A portion of your gift goes to the Messiah Annual Fund. You are not only encouraging students right now, but also making a Messiah education possible for future students.

Our goal is to provide a survival kit for every one of our 2,673 students, and our deadline is today, April 30. So far, we’ve secured 800 gifts—we need your help!

Give today at www.messiah.edu/break. Email Morgan Dornsife at mdornsife@messiah.edu with questions!

Class of 2014 post-grad employment report now available 

The Career and Professional Development Center is pleased to provide you with the “First Destination” survey report for the Class of 2014. This report highlights employment and graduate school outcomes from our most recent graduating class. If you have questions on information included in this report, please feel free to contact the coordinator of this survey, Abby Book, abook@messiah.edu.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Class of 2015 survey is now live and available to current seniors. Please encourage your students who have confirmed their plans to respond.

12^th Annual Symposium to be held May 1

The 12^th Annual Symposium of the School of Science, Engineering and Health will be held on Friday, May 1, in Frey, Jordan and Kline academic buildings. More than 150 students from within the school will participate in oral and poster presentations in sessions that are scheduled throughout the day.  A detailed schedule and program is available on the Symposium Website.   Celebrate the work, creativity and innovation reflected in the rich and diverse variety of oral and poster presentations. Many presentations will describe basic or applied research projects and represent the culmination of months (or years) of effort by graduating seniors. A number of presentations will highlight how talents and resources are being used to address needs in the developing world. Plan to join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the students!

Messiah College’s Get Rid Of Junk sale

If you like to yard sale, thrift or bargain shop, then don’t miss Messiah College’s GROJ Sale. Help the students of Messiah College Get Rid Of Junk, rather than haul it home! Dozens of individual students and student clubs and organizations will be selling their goods at this indoor flea market event to be held this Sunday, May 3, from 1- 5 p.m. in Brubaker Auditorium. It’s open and free to the public. Cash only sales, please. Small bills and coins suggested. Bring your own totes/bags. Sponsored by the offices of Residence Life, Sustainability and Student Involvement & Leadership Programs. Please contact silp@messiah.edu or ext. 5240 with questions.

Retirement reception planned for May 4

The School of the Humanities and the School of Science, Engineering and Health invite you to a celebration in honor of Jim Gustafson, Larry Lake, Kate Quimby and Spud Wentzell. The retirement reception will be held on Monday, May 4 from 3-5 p.m. in the Howe Atrium in Boyer Hall. Jim Gustafson, associate professor of health and human performance has served faithfully at Messiah College for 42 years. Larry Lake, associate professor of writing is retiring after 31 years. Kate Quimby, senior lecturer in Humanities is finishing 30 years. Spud Wentzell, professor of health and physical education has given 26 years. We invite you to attend and join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these fine educators.

Current employee meal plan ends May 15

This is a reminder that if you purchased the employee meal plan, the last day to use the plan this semester is Friday, May 15. After that date, any unused balance will be lost. Remember, you can use the employee meal plan at any of our dining locations, including Lottie Nelson Dining Hall, The Union Café, Café Diem and The Falcon.

Open enrollment ends May 15

Messiah College offers eligible employees a comprehensive and valuable benefits program. Open enrollment is the period in which eligible employees have the opportunity to enroll or change their options for health and welfare benefits. The changes you make during open enrollment will be effective July 1, 2015.

There are significant changes to the medical plans for the 2015-2016 plan year. It is very important to attend one of these meetings so that you have the information necessary to choose the medical plan that is appropriate for you and your family.

OPEN ENROLLMENT MEETINGS 

There is only one more open enrollment meeting scheduled. Please plan to attend.

Friday, May 1, 2015           9-10 a.m.                  Parmer Cinema

CAPITAL BLUE CROSS ONE-ON-ONE MEETING

Capital Blue Cross representatives will be on campus to answer your questions on Friday, May 1, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. This is on a first-come, first- served basis. Representatives will be in two locations during this time frame.

Your current medical coverage ends June 30, 2015.

If you do not submit the Capital Blue Cross Enrollment/Change form and the Messiah College Open Enrollment form by May 15, 2015,

YOU WILL HAVE NO MEDICAL COVERAGE

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2015. 

The Messiah College open enrollment form can be found at: http://www.messiah.edu/info/20590/benefits/975/benefits_forms

Anti-virus software changes coming from ITS

A new Anti-Virus program, Endpoint Protection, should have been installed on your computer.  ITS is now in process of removing AVG.  This should be automatic, but you may notice a black box pop up on your screen after you login.  It should close automatically, and it is completely normal.  It should only happen the first time you login after AVG is removed.  If you experience any issues due to these changes, please contact the Help Desk at ext. 4444 or check for updates at helpdesk.messiah.edu.

Key services reminder

This is a reminder from Key Services that any keys you hold and no longer need should be returned to Key Services in the Lenhert Maintenance building before the end of the spring semester so they can be removed from your name/responsibility. The Lenhert front office is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Also, if you are a supervisor to students in work study positions, internships, etc., please remind your students that their keys need to be returned prior to their departure for summer (no later than May 15). It is the supervisor’s responsibility to ensure the students turn in their keys before leaving campus. Failure to do so will result in the department being charged the associated fines.

Any keys–regardless of whether they are held by employees or students–are subject to a minimum $75 fee per key if they are not returned and/or lost.

Please contact Jen Peachey in Key Services at ext. 7372 or keyservices@messiah.edu if you have questions about keys. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Available Positions

The Department of Dining Services currently has an opening for the full-time position of Restaurant Manager I. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6235.Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at MWirtz@messiah.edu.

The Department of Dining Services currently has an opening for the full-time position of Production Assistant. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6231. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at MWirtz@messiah.edu.

The Campus Events department has a current opening for the full-time position of Campus Events Worker II – North Side Floater. For more information and to apply, please visit:  http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/6240. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at SZeigler@messiah.edu

For Sale

Recliner Couch for Sale – $75, $100 w/ delivery or best offer. Burgundy recliner couch, both ends recline and work well despite some wear & tear of couch material. Photos can be found here: https://docs.google.com/folderview?id=0B3Zhb2-acMGbMkROTjhGWnQ2Q2M&usp=docslist_api

Please email ketaylor@messiah.edu if interested.

For there is hope for a tree, if it is cut down, that it will sprout again,    

and that its shoots will not cease.

Job 14:7 (NSRV)

NEWS

Professors Anne Reeve, Alison Noble and Rick Schaeffer, along with four students, recently traveled to the spring 2015 National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Denver, March 22-26. Alison Noble chaired a session entitled, “Overcoming Obstacles in Student Learning in Physical Chemistry” and presented two talks: “Preparing Students for Effective Engagement in Group Problem Solving” and “How Is the Fluorescence Spectrum of a Pyrene Excimer Related to its Thermodynamics Properties? A Guided Inquiry Approach.” Rick Schaeffer presented a talk, “The Natural Science Capstone Course at Messiah College: A Holistic Interdisciplinary Approach.” Students Phil Roth and Lauren Martin presented their research, mentored by Anne Reeve, in a poster presentation: “Synthesis and Purification of Aspernigrin A Analogs.” Sarah Zwart, mentored by Alison Noble, presented her research in a poster presentation: “Characterization of Self-Assembled Monolayers on Zinc Selenide.” Anna Noble, currently mentored by Alison Noble, presented her research from last summer at the Cleveland Clinic, entitled “Effects of Sphingosine 1-Phosphate at the Blood-Brain Barrier.”

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is pleased to announce its recent addition to the list of colleges and universities approved by the American Chemical Society. This achievement marks the program as one of excellence, and allows students in chemistry and biochemistry, who follow a specific degree path, to obtain degrees certified by the society. This achievement culminates many years of hard work, two significant self-studies and a site visit during this past fall semester. We are very excited! Please pass the word to any prospective students who might be interested in studying chemistry or biochemistry!

On Wednesday, April 15, Bob Madden of Messiah College Press accepted the 2015 Impression Award for Collaborative Service on behalf of the entire campus. The award is presented each year by the Association of College and University Printers (ACUP) for a significant institutional collaboration yielding a positive outcome. Messiah receives this honor in recognition for the collaborative spirit in which all employees approached the implementation of consolidating our campus printer and copier fleets last year during prioritization. Without the hard work and support of Learning Technology Services, College Press, and the entire campus community this accomplishment would not have been possible. Other contenders for the award included California State University in Sacramento, Harper College, University of Nebraska, Yale, and University California Davis. The award will be on display in Hoffman Building lobby until June 30.

Please welcome two new members of the Registrar’s Office:

Hilary Hoover, assistant registrar. Hilary is a 2002 graduate of Messiah College and she earned her Master’s Degree from Temple University. Hilary replaces Paula Maynard who is the associate registrar for graduate programs. She comes to us from her previous role as a program director for Catholic Charities, Harrisburg. As the assistant registrar, Hilary’s primary duties include the certification for all undergraduate degree candidates. Hilary, her husband Matthew ’02 and their daughter Madelyn reside in Harrisburg.

Laura Julius, administrative assistant to the registrar and coordinator of student retention, replaces Peg Beckley who retired at the end of February. Laura earned her undergraduate degree at Penn State University. She will complete her Messiah College Master’s degree in Higher Education next month. For the past two years, Laura has served as the graduate assistant for student retention. Laura’s primary duties include support for student retention initiatives and providing service to students and faculty as a team member of the Registrar’s Office. Laura and her husband Collin reside in Dover, Pa.

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Peace Lecturer on campus today, April 23

Today, April 23 the Peace and Conflict Studies Program will welcome to campus Madeline McClenney-Sadler, founder and director of the Exodus Foundation. Rev. Dr. McClenney-Sadler is an advocate of restorative justice and reform of the U.S. criminal justice system, and her work with the Exodus Foundation specifically seeks to “stop the flow of African-Americans to prison.” For this work, she received a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2001. Madeline is an ordained Baptist minister and a graduate of Howard University Divinity School and Duke University (PhD in Old Testament Studies).

Rev. Dr. McClenney-Sadler will preach in common chapel, and she will lead an alternate chapel at 7 p.m. in Frey 110. An informal time to meet and talk with Madeline over lunch (bring your own) is planned between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.in the Larsen Student Union Conference Room.

For more information, contact George Pickens at gpickens@messiah.edu.

Let’s join together and Give ‘em a Break!

Our students are fast approaching finals week! Support our current students with a finals break by making a $10 gift. Your gift provides a Falcon Dollar voucher for students to spend during finals week. You can also write a note of encouragement to a student! A portion of your gift also goes to the Messiah Annual Fund. You are not only encouraging students right now, but also making a Messiah education possible for future students.

Our goal is to provide a survival kit for every one of our 2,673 students, and our deadline is April 30. So far, we’ve secured 800 gifts—we need your help! Give today at www.messiah.edu/break. Questions? Email Morgan Dornsife at mdornsife@messiah.edu.

12^th Annual Symposium to be held May 1

The 12^th Annual Symposium of the School of Science, Engineering and Health will be held on Friday, May 1 in Frey, Jordan and Kline academic buildings. More than 150 students from within the school will participate in oral and poster presentations in sessions that are scheduled throughout the day. A detailed schedule and program is available on the Symposium website found here. Celebrate the work, creativity and innovation reflected in the rich and diverse variety of oral and poster presentations. Many presentations will describe basic or applied research projects and represent the culmination of months (or years) of effort by graduating seniors. A number of presentations will highlight how talents and resources are being used to address needs in the developing world. Plan to join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the students!

Retirement Reception planned for May 4

The School of the Humanities and the School of Science, Engineering and Health invite you to a celebration in honor of Jim Gustafson, Larry Lake, Kate Quimby and Spud Wentzell. The retirement reception will be held on Monday, May 4 from 3- 5 p.m. in the Howe Atrium in Boyer Hall. Jim Gustafson, associate professor of health and human performance, has served faithfully at Messiah College for 42 years. Larry Lake, associate professor of writing, is retiring after 31 years. Kate Quimby, senior lecturer in Humanities, is finishing 30 years. Spud Wentzell, professor of health and physical education has given 26 years. We invite you to attend and join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these fine educators.

Join us May 6th at the Employee Recognition Reception 

Please join us on Wednesday, May 6, as we gather to celebrate the commitment of those employees who have reached significant service milestones. This year’s Employee Recognition Reception will be held from 10 a.m.-noon in Brubaker Auditorium. We will have a time of refreshments and fellowship until 10:20 a.m., accompanied by The Brass Messengers. Conveying of awards will follow. An updated list of employees to be honored can be viewed at here. In addition to recognizing service milestones, we will also be announcing the recipients of the Pride in Performance, the President’s Awards, and the Team Falcon Award. We’ll also introduce Student Shout-Outs. We hope to see you there!

BJ’s open enrollment ends on April 30

BJ’s will no longer accept early/late applications so please check expiration dates. The next open enrollment will be held in October 2015. If a membership is set to expire prior to October 2015, it must be renewed now. Please note that when renewing prior to the expiration date, ALL extra months are added onto the length of the membership, no months are ever lost. Fifteen (15) month Inner Circle Membership – $40 ($10 savings and three additional months); 15 month Rewards Membership – $80 ($20 savings and three additional months). Please note that the registration procedure has changed. Complete the attached registration form. If paying with a check, return it along with payment directly to our BJ’s representative, Todd Hoppel, 2250 York Crossing Drive, York, Pa. 17408. Do not forward the registration to the Purchasing Department. If paying by credit card, the application can be emailed to Todd Hoppel at thoppel@bjs.com. Be sure to include an email address on the application so that verification of the processing date can be forwarded.

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Wanted:

Swing set or plastic climbing cubes for my grandbabies to play on when visiting. If you have something I could look at please call ext. 7081 or tmichael@messiah.edu.

For rent:

Room for rent available beginning May 6, for a female, in a one year old Mechanicsburg townhouse. The home is shared by two other women and thebathroom is shared with one of these residents. Use of a beautiful spacious kitchen, parking, and all utilities (including 2nd floor laundry) are included in the rent. The home is conveniently located off the Cumberland Parkway, four miles from Messiah College. No pets. Please contact Joanna Barnhouse at jbarnhouse@messiah.edu or 484-620-4034 for monthly rent details and information.

For sale:

1994 BMW 325i convertible. Asking $3,500. Purchased last summer for a cross-country road trip. Drove it from Seattle to Harrisburg and it ran great! Here’s a full listing with photos: http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/4983448251.html . Contact Erin Bray at ebray@messiah.edu for more information.

Husqvarna 128c gas powered string trimmer. Brand new in the box. Never opened. Retail price: $169.99, Asking $125.00. Call Bill at ext. 3904 or 253-5196.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Host families needed

American Home Life International is looking for Christian families interested in hosting international students for the 2015-2016 academic year. These high school students will be studying at one of three local schools, and transportation to and from school would be provided. Host families are given a generous monthly stipend to offset any cost of hosting these students. Host families are able to preference a male or female student, if needed. For more information regarding this ministry please contact David Downey at ddowney@messiah.edu.