Your name, O Lord, endures for ever, your renown, O Lord, throughout all ages. For the Lord will vindicate his people, and have compassion on his servants.
Psalm 135:13-14 (NRSV)

News

Sandy Bush, director of the athletic training program, will receive the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society(PATS) Distinguished Merit Award on June 13 at the PATS Convention in Gettysburg, PA. The DMA is awarded to a BOC-certified athletic trainer who has been in practice as an athletic trainer in Pennsylvania for a minimum of 15 years and demonstrates distinguished professional achievement in the practice of athletic training in their respective employment setting including (but not limited to) one of the following: 1) secondary school; 2) college/university; 3) professional sport; 4) clinic/industrial/corporate; 5) educator; or 6) other setting. Sandy is being recognized for a Distinguished Merit Award in the college/university setting. These athletic trainers deserve recognized merit for demonstrated excellence in their primary fields of practice and significant influence on the athletic training profession and the organizations and people they choose to serve.

Ryan Gladwin’98, program director of the Messiah College Philadelphia Campus and an assistant professor of theology and ethics, has accepted a position as an assistant professor of Christian social ministry at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL. Ryan is excited about the opportunity to return to South Florida, where he grew up, and to continue to challenge students through his teaching to engage the realities of urban settings and issues of social justice.

Congratulations to Jared Rudy, grounds manager, for his election to serve as the president of the Philadelphia branch of the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS). The PGMS is a national organization that was established in 1911 as a professional society for the grounds professional with the purpose of education and professional advancement. The majority of PGMS members are institutional grounds managers who work for organizations such as colleges and universities, municipalities, park and recreation facilities, office parks, apartment complexes, hotels/motels, cemeteries, theme parks and landscape management companies. Jared will provide leadership to the Philadelphia branch of PGMS. The Philadelphia branch serves the region of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. The goal of the Philadelphia branch of PGMS is to grow grounds managers professionally, to educate one another and to promote the green industry and environmental awareness to all.

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Community track and field meets June 5 and 12

“All-comer” track and field meets will be held Thursdays June 5 and 12, starting at 6:30 p.m., at Messiah College’s Starry Athletic Fields.  The meets are open to all ages. Information is available at www.GoMessiah.com/allcomer.

Library system upgrade

We will be upgrading our library system June 5-6. The library will remain open and items can still be checked out. Our online library catalog may not be available at some point during the transition but that should be temporary. No other library databases are affected by the upgrade.

Employee night out at Harrisburg Senators game

Human Resources is pleased to announce an employee night out at a Senators game June 20! Tickets are only $7 with our promotion code. Bring your family and enjoy the game and fireworks that will follow. Don’t delay; these deeply discounted tickets will go quickly!

Go to this link and then follow the instructions below to purchase tickets:

1. Click on the box that says “Special Offer Code.”

2. Type in the promo code in ALL CAPS: MESSIAH. (The code will not work if it isn’t in all caps!)

3. Click submit.

4. Next click the dark blue plus sign next to Box for seat choices. The promo code only works with box seats.

5. There will be two choices. One for the Messiah $7 Box Seat and one for Web Box. Make sure to order tickets through the Messiah ticket drop down so you get the discounted rate.

6. Choose the amount of seats desired.

7. Click continue.

8. The Ticket Type should say Messiah College.

9. You may also specify which seats you want.

10. After completing these steps, simply follow the on-screen instructions to finish purchasing your tickets!

We hope to see you there!

Family Weekend 2014 activities needed for brochure mailed in August

Family Weekend 2014 will be Sept. 19-21. If your office or department is having an event that you would like considered for submission in the weekend brochure (mailed to all underclassmen families in early August), please send the information to silp@messiah.edu. Only activities or opportunities appropriate for family involvement will be considered. Call ext. 5240 with any questions.

Reserving Climenhaga Homestead and McBeth Advancement Center

Beginning July 1 the Office of Advancement will no longer be handling reservations for the Climenhaga Homestead and the McBeth Advancement Center. All reservations will be handled by Conference and Event Services. Reservations can be made by going to www.messiah.edu/homestead.

HR & Compliance quick tip – reporting hours worked

Non-exempt employees are subject to the provisions of federal and state laws which regulate wages and hours. Federal and state wage laws require that non-exempt employees be paid for all hours worked; hours worked beyond 40 hours/week are considered overtime hours and are compensated accordingly. In addition, College policy requires that non-exempt employees report the time they work on time sheets provided by the Payroll Office. Time worked includes any time not fully relieved of work responsibilities during, or outside of, the employee’s regular work day. Non-exempt employees must report—and be paid for—all time worked, even if the additional time worked was not approved.

Supervisors are responsible for monitoring extra hours worked, including any overtime. Supervisors who fail to ensure that extra hours worked are paid appropriately are subject to employment discipline. Employees working unapproved hours may be subject to disciplinary action. Failure to comply with wage laws by a non-exempt employee not reporting time worked or a supervisor not requiring a non-exempt employee to report time worked can result in disciplinary actions up to, and including, termination of employment.

Exempt employees (including salaried administrative and faculty employees) are not subject to the provisions of federal and state laws which regulate overtime.

June is National Safety Month

Each week of the month, the National Safety Council will be focusing on a safety topic relevant to most workplaces and households. For the second week, the topic is “Slips, Trips and Falls.” Information provided in the tip sheet includes first aid tips, how to be proactive in preventing falls and advice on maintaining your balance. An additional tip sheet helps you to “fall-proof” your home.

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Positions available:

The School of Business, Education & Social Sciences has an immediate opening for the part-time position of Director of Academic English Program. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3976. Job-related questions may be directed to Caroline Maurer, Dean of the School of Business, Education & Social Sciences, at CMaurer@messiah.edu.

The Department of Campus Events has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Campus Events Worker II – High Center, shift 3B. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3983. Job related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, Campus Events Manager, at SZeigler@messiah.edu.

The Department of Dining Services has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Dining Room Supervisor. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3891. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, Director of Dining Services, at MWirtz@messiah.edu.

The Department of Dining Services has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Production Assistant. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3893. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, Director of Dining Services, at MWirtz@messiah.edu.

The Department of Dining Services has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Sous Chef. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3925. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at MWirtz@messiah.edu.

The Department of Financial Operations has an immediate opening for the full time position of Accounting Analyst. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3821. Job-related questions may be directed to David Walker, Vice President for Finance and Planning, at DWalker@messiah.edu.

The Department of Graduate Programs has an immediate opening for the part-time position of Administrative Assistant to the Director of Graduate Program in Nursing, Clinical Coordinator for the Graduate Program in Nursing, and Administrative Assistant to Director of the Dietetic Internship. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3887. Job-related questions may be directed to Louann Zinsmeister at LZinsmei@messiah.edu.

The Department of Marketing and Communications has an upcoming opening for the full-time position of Director of Communications. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3880. Job-related questions may be directed to Carla Gross, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, at CGross@messiah.edu.

The Registrar’s Office has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Assistant Registrar. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3909. Job-related questions may be directed to Jim Sotherden, registrar, at JSotherd@messiah.edu.

The Department of Safety has an immediate opening for the full time position of Safety and Service Dispatcher, second shift. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3980. Job-related questions may be directed to Cindy Burger, Director of Safety and Dispatch Services, at CBurger@messiah.edu.

Service available:

Need someone to watch your kids during the summer? Laura Campbell is able to watch up to two elementary children in our home in Dillsburg. Background check is available. The house is on three acres and has lots of room to run, explore and have a great time! Can watch full-time or even full-time for a few weeks if your kids have a gap between school and when camp starts Please call 717-760-9407 or email dcampbell@messiah.edu.

Wanted:

Looking to buy a used vehicle. If you have one, contact Dale Fogelsanger at dfogelsa@messiah.edu.

Help wanted/light construction work—Small business (aluminum spouting installation/cleaning) in Mechanicsburg is immediately seeking part-time and/or full-time workers for summer season or beyond. Wage starts minimally at $10/hour; potentially higher with experience. No previous experience is necessary; owner will train. For additional details call 717-796-7711.

For rent:

Duplex for rent in Grantham at 810 Grantham Road. Available as entire house or with male roommates for month-to-month or yearly lease. Contact Dale Fogelsanger at  717-623-0735 or dfogelsa@messiah.edu.

For sale:

Seven-piece Pennsylvania House dining room set. Includes five chairs, one Captain’s Chair, beautiful table, 2 table leaf inserts and top pads. Can seat eight with inserts. Excellent condition.  Asking $700. Please contact Cheryl at cbeling@messiah.edu for pictures and more info.

Home in walking distance to Cumberland Valley Schools. 2,500 sq. ft.; four bedrooms; two-car garage; fireplace; front and back porches with a new deck and patio; brand new master suite and remodeled kitchen; hardwood floors in kitchen and great room, new carpets in all rooms. If interested, come for coffee and dessert one evening to take in the house and the sunset. By next month, we will turn over the house to a realtor, but we would prefer to sell to a Messiah family. If interested, contact Anita Voelker at avoelker@messiah.edu or 717-773-6331.

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, sport utility 4-wheel drive; very good shape both interior and exterior; 158,000 miles; roof rack,  4 door, 6 cylinder, 4.0 liter, automatic, air conditioning, cruise control, AM/FM cassette/CD.  Blue book is $2,900-$3,100; asking $2,600.  For photos or questions, email cburger@messiah.edu or call 717-574-0329.

Five-bedroom house in Grantham with pool and 3 ½ acres of land. Mid-summer a two-bedroom townhouse in Grantham will be for sale. Contact Shirley Groff at groff@messiah.edu for more information about either property.

Outside organizations:

Calling all Anabaptist Artists! Mennonite World Conference is here in Central PA Summer of 2015, and your help is needed to make it an artful event. I’ve been asked to coordinate some art galleries to be displayed in the PA Farm Show Complex, and your ideas, artwork and efforts are needed to make this happen. A committee will be meeting this fall and winter to plan, so join us! Contact geoff@isleydesign.com if you want to know more.

This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall be successful. 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 1:8-9 (NRSV)

News

We are pleased to announce that Stephanie Patterson has accepted the position of administrative assistant to the associate provost for graduate and non-traditional programs and administrative assistant to the director of the graduate programs in business and leadership. Stephanie will be transitioning into this role throughout the summer as she moves out of her current role as administrative assistant to the director of the graduate program in nursing. Stephanie brings outstanding credentials, a strong work ethic, amazing initiative and boundless energy that will undoubtedly provide the support necessary for continued growth in our graduate and non-traditional programs. Please join us in welcoming Stephanie to her new role.
John Addleman, associate provost for graduate and non-traditional programs and Rob Pepper, director of the graduate program in business and leadership

Bill Strausbaugh, vice president of IT/associate provost, participated on a panel with representatives from Millersville University and the University of Pennsylvania to discuss cost containment in information technology. The panel was part of a workshop hosted at Villanova University for IT professionals.

I would like to thank everyone for your kindness, your prayers and your cards following the home-going of my mother. Your caring compassion is so greatly and sincerely appreciated.
Scott Zeigler, campus events manager

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No Intercom May 29

Due to staffing issues, there will not be an issue of the Intercom May 29. The next issue will be available June 5.

Announcements from the office of the provost

Congratulations to Richard T. Hughes, distinguished professor of religion, who has been awarded emeritus status.

I am pleased to announce the following new faculty members for fall 2014:

David N. Dixon, associate professor of communication
B.A., Messiah College, 1988; M.A., Wheaton College graduate school, 1993; Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington, 2000.

Heather S. Dravk, senior lecturer in French
B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, 1993; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2002.

Krista Hamlen Imbesi, senior lecturer of film and digital arts
B.A., Messiah College, 2009; M.F.A., SUNY University at Buffalo, 2012.

Christine A. Robinson, assistant professor of mathematics
B.S., Wheaton College, 2006; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2008, 2013.

Jeffrey A. Stroup, assistant professor of nursing (clinical track)
B.S., University of St. Francis, 2004; M.S., Mansfield University, 2013.

Congratulations to the following faculty who have been approved for term tenure renewal for the five-year period, Aug. 1, 2014 to July 31, 2019:

Caleb D. Miller, professor of philosophy

Donald G. Pratt, professor of engineering

Congratulations to the following faculty who have been approved for term tenure for the five-year period, Aug. 1, 2014 to July 31, 2019:

Abaz Kryemadhi, assistant professor of mathematical sciences

Anne (Nancy) B. Woods, associate professor of nursing

Congratulations to the following faculty who have been promoted to full professor effective Aug. 1, 2014:

Erin F. Boyd-Soisson, associate professor of human development and family science

Nancy J. Patrick, associate professor of special education

Anita N. Voelker, associate professor of education

Tymberley A. Whitesel, associate professor of theatre

Anne (Nancy) B. Woods, associate professor of nursing

Seeking contacts in the greater Charlotte, N.C. area for “Into the City”

By now, you may be familiar with the “Into the City” career immersion program collaboratively sponsored by the Career Center, office of alumni and parent relations and the office of development. If not, check out a newly released video that captures the essence of the program. We are gearing up for our next destination to Charlotte, N.C. scheduled for fall break 2014. The itinerary for this program typically entails a diverse set of company site visits, alumni panel presentations and a networking reception. We’re calling on our collective Messiah community to request referrals from your respective networks. If you have connections in the greater Charlotte area (alumni or otherwise) who might be a good fit for some aspect of this educational opportunity, we would appreciate hearing about them. Please email your suggestions to chanson@messiah.edu.

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 2014 work submission deadlines have been set. Please coordinate your needs for your courses with the deadline dates listed in this 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.

June is National Safety Month

Each week of the month, the National Safety Council will be focusing on a safety topic relevant to most workplaces and most households. For the first week, the topic is “Prescription Painkillers.” Information provided in the tip sheet includes the safe use, storage and disposal of prescription drugs.

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Positions available:

The Department of Financial Operations has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Director of Financial Operations and Controller. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3754. Job-related questions may be directed to David Walker, vice president for finance and planning, at DWalker@messiah.edu.

The Department of Financial Operations has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Director of Financial Planning and Budget. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3757. Job-related questions may be directed to David Walker, vice president for finance and planning, at DWalker@messiah.edu.

Free:

VHS tapes from the Library — The Library is weeding out many of the VHS tapes in multiple subject areas. This will be an ongoing summer project. The tapes will be placed on carts in the library lobby. Please come and take a look.

Wanted:

Help wanted/light construction work—Small business (aluminum spouting installation/cleaning) in Mechanicsburg is immediately seeking part-time and/or full-time workers for summer season or beyond. Wage starts minimally at $10/hour; potentially higher with experience. No previous experience is necessary; owner will train. For additional details call 717-796-7711.

For sale:

Nordic Track recumbent R400 exercise bike in good condition—$125; Oak secretary desk—Good condition, marks on top, three drawers, 40 in. tall × 32 in. wide × 16 in. deep, $30; Dog crate and bed—For medium-sized dog, $30; Oster mixer with shredder/slicer and blender attachments—$30; Coleman 13 ft. x 11 ft. screen tent—$15; HP Photosmart all-in-one printer C309—$25; Samsonite soft roof top carrier—$10.Call John at 717-919-1091 or email at jaddlemn@messiah.edu.

Home for sale by owner—Walking distance to Cumberland Valley Schools. 2,500 sq. ft.; four bedrooms; two-car garage; fireplace; front and back porches with a new deck and patio; brand new master suite and remodeled kitchen; new carpets in all rooms. If interested, come for coffee and dessert one evening to take in the house and the sunset. By next month, we will turn over the house to a realtor, but we would prefer to sell to a Messiah family. If interested, contact Anita Voelker at avoelker@messiah.edu or 717-773-6331.

Upright freezer—$75; Battery operated Neuton mower and two batteries— $100; Blue plastic rain barrel—$50; Blue plastic barrel—$15; Cherry storage cabinets—$25; Wood-canvas canoe—$500; Eight-foot plastic garden fencing—$15 obo. For more information, call 330-449-9008 or email rstevick@messiah.edu.

Without counsel, plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed. To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is!
Proverbs 15: 22-23 (NRSV)

News

Rachel Cornacchio, associate professor of music, had the pleasure of conducting the Orange County Junior High School All-County Chorus in Newburgh, N.Y. A former teacher in the urban district of Newburgh Enlarged City, Rachel led 150 students from Orange County in a performance for a crowd of 500-plus audience members. “What a joy it was to, once again, perform with the students of Orange County on the same stage where I conducted my final concert nine years ago as director of choral activities at Newburgh Free Academy!”

Bradley Genevro, director of bands, served as a recording producer for multiple recording projects done by universities over the past months. Those schools included Temple University, University of Southern Illinois (Edwardsville) and Depauw University.

Erik Lindquist and Ray Norman have coauthored an article with others from Johns Hopkins University and Food for the Hungry on a water filter study based in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Their article, titled “A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Childhood Diarrhea Using Hollow Fiber Water Filter and/or Hygiene-Sanitation Educational Interventions,” will be published in the upcoming volume of “The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.” This work is the result of a $120,000 grant through the Sawyer Corporation that manufactures the PointONE water filter.

Effective this summer, Paula C. Maynard will assume a new role as associate registrar for graduate programs. In her new role, Paula will be responsible for myriad administrative duties affiliated with the growing population of graduate students. Paula has held several positions within the office of the registrar and she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new assignment. We are pleased to welcome Paula to her new role and we wish her well in this endeavor.
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The office of the provost is pleased to announce that Ruth Nutt has accepted the position of executive administrator to the office of the provost.  Ruth will be transitioning into the role upon Joan Malick’s retirement. Joan is retiring after 20 years of service to Messiah College, 17 of which have been in the office of the provost. Please join us in welcoming Ruth to her new role and in thanking Joan for her years of faithful and effective service.

The Agapè Center for Service and Learning congratulates Tetyana Pyatovolenko, senior music performance major, as the 2014 Barnabas Servant Leadership student award winner. Tetyana will be awarded $500, a basin to represent her service and ministry to others and $500 awarded to the charity of her choice, Amani Children’s Foundation, Winston-Salem, N.C. The Agapè Center for Service and Learning also congratulates Jean Corey, associate professor of English, as the Barnabas Servant Leadership employee award winner for 2014. Jean will be awarded $500, a basin to represent her service and ministry to others and $500 awarded to the charity of her choice, Amani Children’s Foundation, Winston-Salem, N.C. Our community is encouraged and strengthened by the commitment to service shown by these award recipients. Thank you for taking the time to nominate your peers for this award!

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Commencement 2014 schedule and parking for employees

The Commencement Committee is pleased to announce the 2014 Commencement weekend schedule of events for Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 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. Please see attachment for complete details.

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.

Reception for Engle Center employees set for May 22

Please join us in honoring the service of Judy Groop, coordinator of health services, and David Brown, Engle Center counselor, at a reception in the Jordan Atrium Lounge from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, May 22.
Phil Lawlis, director of the Engle Center

Hostetter Chapel renovations begin May 19

This summer and into the fall there will be several renovation projects taking place within Hostetter Chapel. It is important to know that the building, other than the daycare, will be closed starting May 26. The upper level will reopen in mid-August. On May 19 work will begin to repurpose the Hostetter Fellowship Hall, replace the HVAC system, modify the daycare space and renovate the sanctuary.

As part of the renovations, the College will be removing the pews from the sanctuary, providing a more flexible space that can be set up with chairs for a lecture, table and chairs for a workshop, group meetings and catering. This will make an underutilized space more functional for college use.

The College will be selling the pews for $25 (cash or check). If you are interested, please contact Russ Ehrich at ext. 3550 or rehrich@messiah.edu. Pews are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All pews must be picked up between May 27 and May 30; no exceptions.

Summer flex-time and summer business casual guidelines

Beginning Tuesday, May 27, the College will again permit the use of summer flexible work arrangements and business casual dress. Implementation of a Summer flex-time program and the use of business casual dress is at the discretion of the work unit leader and requires approval in advance from the appropriate dean or provost/vice president. If you would like to take part in flexible work arrangements this summer, please speak to your supervisor. See document for full details.

2013-2014 Performance Appraisal schedule announced

Performance appraisals for all administrative and staff employees, with the exception of employees in operations, are due on June 15. If an employee is leaving campus prior to June 15, the performance appraisal is due before they depart. Operations will continue to review their employees during the month of their hiring anniversary.

Customized appraisal forms have been established to better support the environment and requirements of different areas of the College. Other areas of the College will use the standard appraisal forms found in the forms section of the human resource and compliance website.

If you have any questions regarding the review process, please contact Kathy Castonguay, human resources, at kcastong@messiah.edu.

Safety Recall: Northstar® Liquid Fuel Lanterns manufactured by Coleman

Northstar lanterns are being recalled due to a fire hazard. An incorrect gas feed tube was installed on the lantern. When lit, the tube can release too much fuel posing fire and burn hazards. These lanterns were sold nationwide from Nov. 2013 through Feb. 2014. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanterns and contact The Coleman Company, Inc. at 800-835-3278, by email at consumerservice@coleman.com or online at www.coleman.com and click on “Important Safety Information” for a replacement lantern.

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Free:

VHS tapes from the Library — The Library is weeding out many of the VHS tapes in our collection. The tapes will be placed on carts in the library lobby. Please come and take a look.

For sale:

Classic Cape Cod Dillsburg—With mixed emotions we are offering our home for 27 years for sale as we prepare to move to first floor living. 1,800 square feet above grade includes four bedrooms (one currently being used as a den), three full bathrooms (one on each level) plus a finished basement. Half-acre, partially treed lot conveniently located close to Dillsburg town center (half mile) and Giant shopping center intersection on Route 15. Photos available on Facebook at 400 Mumper Lane. Priced at $216,900. Open House scheduled for Sunday, May 18 from 1-4 p.m. For more information, contact Randy Ness at 717-919-1461.

Trumpet —Yamaha student trumpet (Bb), lacquered brass finish, model YTR-2320. Includes hard case, mute and cleaning accessories as well as several music books. $225. Contact Jason at jlong@messiah.edu or ext. 7109.

And this is what some of you used to be. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.
I Corinthians 6:11 (NRSV)

News

Keith Jones Pomeroy (‘06) will be leaving his role as program manager at the Agapè Center at the end of this semester. Along with his wife and some friends, he will be moving to the Rolling Ridge Study Retreat Center outside of Harper’s Ferry, W.V. Keith has worked at Messiah for the past five years engaging students in service-learning, spiritual formation and reconciliation. Though sad to leave the Messiah community, he is looking forward to sharing life with friends. Ashley Sheaffer will be transitioning to the Agapè Center as the director of cocurricular service learning—a continuation of her work with the SALT Program in Harrisburg. Ashley (‘06) currently works in Harrisburg as the assistant director of residence life for special interest housing. After earning her M.S. in counseling from Shippensburg University, she joined the Messiah community in 2008 as the coordinator of the upperclass experience. Ashley has a passion for student learning, social justice a7nd urban dynamics. Please join us in celebrating Keith’s excellent contributions to the Messiah community as he prepares to leave and welcoming Ashley to the Agapè Center team.

On May 3, eight teams comprised of students, alumni and employees participated in the 6^th annual Messiah Team Triathlon. Some took it easy, some went hard- everyone had fun. That’s the beauty of the event- there’s room for all. Special thanks to Nancy Luley, Rhonda King and Charlotte Knudsen for their work in organizing the event and congratulations to the team of John Luft, Doug Miller and Aaron Faro for setting a new record in the male employees (combined age over 120) category. Rumor has it the Messiah Team Triathlon may be moving to the fall. So it’s not too early to start thinking about forming your team for next year. Each person does only one leg (half- mile swim, 12.5 mile ride, or 5K run).

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New director of Middle East Studies Program to visit campus May 12

The new director of the Middle East Studies Program, Doug Magnuson and his wife Patti Magnuson, Middle East Studies program administrator, will be on campus Monday, May 12 and are interested in meeting with educators who would like to learn more about the program and the new leadership the Magnusons will provide this dynamic program. This program, sponsored by the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, is based in Israel; however, students travel to other Middle Eastern countries such as Morocco, Turkey and Jordan. Students in the Middle East Studies Program study:

• Introduction to Arabic
• Islamic thought and practice
• Conflict and change in the Middle East
• Peoples and cultures of the Middle East

If you are interested in meeting the Magnusons, please contact Wendy Lippert at wlippert@messiah.edu in the Intercultural Office.

Retirement farewell reception for Eldon Fry set for May 13

Student Affairs is hosting a reception in honor of Eldon Fry on Tuesday, May 13 from 2–4 p.m. on the Boyer Patio (Howe Atrium in case of rain). Eldon is retiring from his position of College Pastor after serving at Messiah College for a total of 21 years. Many of us have been blessed by his wisdom and care over the years. Please join us in a time to fellowship and thank Eldon for his years of service here at Messiah College.
Kris Hansen-Kieffer, vice provost/dean of students

Commencement 2014 schedule and parking for employees

The Commencement Committee is pleased to announce the 2014 Commencement weekend schedule of events for Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 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. Please see attachment for complete details.

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.

Mail delivery change effective June 30

As previously announced in the President’s Campus Update from Dec. 16, courier mail delivery to all campus offices other than those in Old Main will be discontinued following the end of the 2014 spring semester. The last date for full courier mail delivery service will be June 27.

Beginning June 30, each campus office should pick up their mail at the Campus Post Office daily between the hours of 1 and 3:30 p.m. Large or unusually heavy packages which are not time sensitive will be delivered to campus by the College Press courier during his normal delivery schedule as time permits. A package dolly and mail tubs will also be available to borrow from the campus post office. These can be obtained on a first-come, first-served basis by inquiring at the customer service window.

In order to maintain security of the mail, the Campus Post Office is asking that there be a designated person or persons who will regularly pick up the mail for each department. The presentation of a Messiah College photo ID card will be required for unknown or unfamiliar staff members. Sending work-study students to pick up mail without prior arrangements to do so is strongly discouraged for security reasons.

Mail delivery to Old Main will still occur between 12 and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions about mail pickup or delivery can be addressed to Bill Althoff at ext. 3904.

Class of 2013 Post-Graduate Employment Report now available

The Career Center is pleased to provide the “First Destination” survey report for the Class of 2013. This report highlights employment and graduate school outcomes from our most recent graduating class. If you have questions on information included in the report, please feel free to contact the coordinator of this survey, Abby Book, at abook@messiah.edu.

Important note: The Class of 2014 survey is now live and available to current seniors. Please encourage your students who have confirmed their plans to respond.

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 2014 work submission deadlines have been set. Please coordinate your needs for your courses with the deadline dates listed in this 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.

Spring cleaning reminder

With the end of the semester fast approaching, areas should be reviewing their containers of hazardous and bio-hazardous wastes and chemical substances/partial containers of substances that will no longer be used. There is no longer a waste coordinator to make regular rounds to pick up waste. Areas must now initiate the contact for waste removal. If you have any containers for pick-up, please contact Bob Brubaker at bbrubake@messiah.edu or ext. 5624. It is your responsibility to make the arrangements with Bob; you need to inform him of what waste you have, approximately how much, where it is located and when it is available to be picked up. Remember that these containers of waste should be dated to show when the first waste was added to the container. We cannot store hazardous waste for more than one year from the date on the container; bio-hazardous waste cannot be stored in areas for more than 30 days before being moved to the freezer at Lenhert. If the waste is approaching the deadline date, contact Bob immediately.

Campus Ministries connection

Our chapel series for 2013-2014 is complete. Thank you to all who have invested time in chapel this year. It truly has been a community effort. Now we are given the opportunity to live the “Polarities of Worship” and other chapel movements encountered through the year. We pray especially for our graduates as they engage the future and also pray for all of our students as they begin their summer. May all of us continue to experience the rhythms of spiritual formation in our lives.

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Position available:

The Department of Residence Life has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Residence Life – Upperclass Experience. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3648 . Job-related questions may be directed to Doug Wood, associate dean of students, at DWood@messiah.edu.

For rent:

Three-four bedroom duplex house for rent in Grantham — Located at 810 Grantham Road. $1,200/mo; Two bedroom townhouse for long term lease — Available June 1. Contact Dale Fogelsanger at 717-623-0735 or dfogelsa@messiah.edu.

For sale:

Moving sale — Going overseas in September, need to sell our furniture. We have living room and dining room furniture, beds and dressers, a patio set and more. For photos and prices, please email pgilsbach@messiah.edu.

Moving sale — Saturday, May 9 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., we will be having a small moving sale at our home. Stop by for great deals on a variety of items. Located at 2703 Mill Rd., Mechanicsburg PA. For more information, contact KPomeroy@messiah.edu.

Thus says the Lord: Do not let the wise boast in their wisdom, do not let the mighty boast in their might, do not let the wealthy boast in their wealth; but let those who boast boast in this, that they understand and know me, that I am the Lord; I act with steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I delight, says the Lord.
Jeremiah 9:23-24 (NRSV)

News

The Engle Center announces that Judy Groop, coordinator of health services, will be retiring at the end of May. Judy has served faithfully for 20 years, during which time she has built the health services program into what it is today, meanwhile caring for innumerable students. David Brown has also decided to end his run as full-time counselor at the Engle Center. Over the past 20 years, Dave has counseled in the neighborhood of 1,000 students with great skill and care. We are fortunate that Dave isn’t quite ready to pick up his fishing pole: he has agreed to continue in a part-time capacity. We will be honoring their service with a combined reception May 22 in the Jordan Atrium Lounge from 2-4 p.m. Please join us to honor these two veterans for their faithful service!
Phil Lawlis, director of the Engle Center

I would like to thank everyone for the support with prayers, cards, food, phone calls and visits following the passing of my husband, Skip. I would also like to thank the ITS department for the contribution to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of Skip. I feel very fortunate to work in a caring and supportive environment.
Sandy Kline, administrative assistant to ITS

After 30-plus years of the Messiah College experience, we are graduating to retirement in Walnut Creek, Ohio. We have been challenged, rewarded and blessed with our work among you and our students. If your travels bring you to or through our neighborhood, “nuestra casa es su casa.” (Our house is your house.) Holmes County, Ohio, is a lovely tourist destination. And, yes, we do mean that any of you are welcome to stop and stay. We will count it a privilege to host you. Email us for our address, directions or whatever else at rstevick@messiah.edu. We will miss Messiah but are anticipating this new chapter in our lives. We pray God’s blessing and peace for all of us in our continued journeys and service to others and to the Lord. We move on Saturday. Aus liebe.
Rich Stevick, professor emeritus in psychology, and Polly

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Eleventh annual School of Science, Engineering and Health Symposium held May 2

The 11^th Annual Symposium of the School of Science, Engineering and Health will be held Friday, May 2 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 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!

Employee Recognition Reception set for May 7

Please join us Wednesday, May 7 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 2–4 p.m. in Brubaker Auditorium. We will have a time of refreshments and fellowship until 2:20 p.m. accompanied by the Messiah College Guitar Ensemble. Conveying of awards will follow. The list of employees to be honored can be viewed 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. The ever-popular Senior Salutes will be interspersed throughout the program. We hope to see you there!

Retirement reception for employee Lois Beck set for May 12

The department of modern languages will hold a reception in honor of Lois Beck Monday, May 12 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Private Dining Room, Eisenhower Campus Center. Lois has faithfully served Messiah for 46 years as a faculty member teaching French and communication, a wide variety of IDS courses including non-Western, FYS, core course, cross-cultural courses and many others. Her professional research was primarily in francophone literature from Africa and the Caribbean. Please join us as we celebrate Lois’ achievements during her time at Messiah College.

Web team introduces new process for initiating projects and requests

The Web team in the office of marketing and communications is introducing a new project intake system that will help us be more effective in managing, tracking and fulfilling the volume of important requests we receive from the campus community. This is an important long-term efficiency, but will also be particularly important in the months ahead as we progress with the workload related to the redesign of messiah.edu.

If you have any request for assistance from the Web team—from a small change to an existing site to the initiation of a new website project—please begin by completing our online form at www.messiah.edu/web-help. The user-friendly form will prompt you for the information we will need to fulfill your request and will guide you through next steps and what you can expect from us.

Examples of when to use our online form:

• Initiate a new Web project (a new site or significant update to an existing site)
• Make small changes to an existing website that you are unable to make yourself
• Create or modify an online form (xForms)
• Request access to a site or page
  • Request troubleshooting/technical assistance
  • Report an issue with Contribute or Jadu
  • Other comments or concerns

We appreciate your cooperation as we work to serve your needs more effectively.
Kris Hardy, director of web communications, and Ramona Fritschi, web services manager

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 2014 work submission deadlines have been set. Please coordinate your needs for your courses with the deadline dates listed in this 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.

Important key return information

This is a reminder from the key services department that any keys you hold and no longer need should be returned to the key services department 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 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 16). 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.

Previous Wellness Workshops now available for viewing on MCSquare

If you were unable to attend a wellness workshop this year, but don’t want to miss out on all the great information shared, we’ve got good news. The presentations are now available for viewing online. Simply go to MCSquare, “Employee” tab, “Employee Quicklinks,” “Wellness Workshops.” These workshops are available right now: “Tips for Surviving and Thriving with Cancer” by Sandy Bush; “Packaging Puzzled? Deciphering Food Labels” by Amy Porto; “Stress and Our Bodies-Hitting Above the Belt” by Doug Miller; and “Mindfulness and Stress: How to Use Your Head to Your Advantage” by Phil Lawlis and Krista Cochran. Employees who were unable to attend a particular workshop but view it online still receive 15 wellness points for viewing the video.

Don’t forget to complete your 100 wellness points

Employees have just a few weeks left to collect their 100 wellness points for the academic year and qualify for a discount on next year’s health insurance premium. The completed form must be returned to Doug Miller before June 15. Options for wellness points can be found here. Just click on the link titled “2013-14 Wellness Program Description.” The completion form is also located at the above webpage.

Encourage students to participate in the Career Center survey

Annually, the Career Center surveys the graduating class about their career/grad school plans after college. Results of this survey are vitally important to the College. The overall percentages of this survey are utilized by the “U.S. News & World Report,” “Peterson’s,” and “College Board” publications.

We are asking for your help with spreading the word about this important survey to students in your sphere of influence. Currently, we are encouraging all seniors who have confirmed their post-graduation plans to complete this survey, which can be found here or by copying and pasting this link into a browser: http://messiah.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_b8Bcfmr8uqmtVaJ.

If post-graduation plans are NOT confirmed yet, graduates will still have the opportunity to share their information when we email this survey later in the fall, so there is no need for them to take the survey now. Thank you for your assistance in promoting this survey to the senior class!

New procedure included in Safety Manual

A “Project/Activity Approval Procedure” has been created to aid in environmental, health and safety compliance. This procedure has been added to the Safety Manual, Section 16. Compliance with this procedure is effective fall semester 2014 for all new projects/activities in the educational areas that meet the definition given in this procedure. Any questions regarding this procedure should be directed to Donna Fink, compliance coordinator.

Open Enrollment information sessions available

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. There will be information sessions available. Please find complete information here.

Campus Ministries connection

We continue to celebrate the Easter season as we engage the Polarities of Worship. At one end of the continuum we experience the joy of a resurrection, ascension and the anticipation of Pentecost but on the other hand we are focused on completing a semester well and anticipating our summer. Perhaps like no other time, Chapel this week is an opportunity for us to celebrate each other, embrace the promises based on Christ’s work and through the polarities of silence and the joyous noise of celebration experience His story in the story of our lives.

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Positions available:

The Campus Events department has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Campus Events Worker III – ECC. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3562. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at SZeigler@messiah.edu.

The School of the Arts currently has an opening for the limited-hour position of Aughinbaugh Gallery Director and Preparator. For additional information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3476. Job-related questions should be directed to Richard Roberson, Dean of the School of the Arts, at RRoberso@messiah.edu.

Free:

Wurlitzer piano—The kids have moved out and we no longer have a need for our piano. It is a mahogany color, compact upright piano in good condition. Free to whomever can come haul away. Photo available upon request. Contact Randy Ness by calling ext. 6600 or email RNess@messiah.edu.

Records —Classical guitar, symphonic and children’s vinyl records. Email rstevick@messiah.edu.

Wanted:

Nanny – Seeking to fill two positions for childcare in Camp Hill home. Position one is for summer (June 23-Sept. 5), hours flexible between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., M-F, care for two children ages 1.5 and 4. Position two, beginning Dec. 1 and year round 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., care for three children ages three months, two years, and four. Degree in early childhood education or related fields preferred for second position. Competitive pay based on experience and education. Contact David at dpettegrew@messiah.edu for further details.

For sale:

Lawn mower — Quiet, light-weight, fume-free, battery-operated Neuton EM 5.1 lawn mower. 14 in. cut, works fine for smaller yards. Comes with two MA.2 batteries, a grass catcher and a charger, $100; Grill —Slightly dented but fine working medium-sized charcoal grill, $25. Email rstevick@messiah.edu.

Outside organization announcement:

Special guest speakers at Elizabethtown BIC Church May 4 and 18 — Walt Mueller , founder of the Center for Parent and Youth Understanding, will speak Sunday, May 4 at 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services and during Sunday school at 10:10 a.m. Also on Sunday, May 18, Messiah College Commencement speaker Richard Mouw, retired president of Fuller Theological Seminary, will speak on “The Lordship of Christ” at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services. The church is located at 996 East High Street, Elizabethtown PA 17022 or visit www.etownbic.org.

Let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. This Jesus is ‘the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.’ There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.
Acts 4:10-12 (NRSV)

News

On April 25, Edward B. Davis, distinguished professor of the history of science, will present “Why History Matters: Debunking the ‘Warfare’ View of Science and Religion” at Penn State Schuylkill. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend this free program.

I am very pleased to announce that Dave Downey has accepted the position for director of residence life starting July 1. Dave is completing his fourth year at Messiah College and is finishing his current role as assistant director of residence life for the upper class experience/Mountain View residence director. He holds a master’s degree in higher education from Taylor University. We are excited about the passion that Dave brings to this position on how residence life impacts the student educational experience. Please join me in welcoming Dave to his new role.
Doug Wood, associate dean of students

My entire family would like to thank you for the beautiful flowers, cards and prayers we received as we mourned the death of my mother. It is nice to be part of a caring community that is willing to reach out to us in our time of grief. You have been a blessing to us.
Sherri Hoffman, projects and research coordinator

Larry Mylin, professor of biological sciences, presented a seminar to immunology students at York College April 9. Mylin summarized recent results and the aims of ongoing projects while emphasizing the essential contributions of several Messiah students in a talk titled “Investigating Cellular Immunity Using a Model Viral Oncoprotein: The Simian Virus 40 Large Tumor Antigen.” Also, Larry Mylin and members of the Messiah College Chapter of the Sigma Zeta National Science and Mathematics Honor Society evaluated science fair entries of students at St. Joseph Middle School, Elmwood Elementary and Shaull Elementary. Many thanks to our faculty and student judging participants: Jennifer Thompson, assistant professor of biopsychology, Matthias Wagman, Lindsay Heavener, Katie Kovach, Emily Frisch, Matt Lauver, Julie Fenton, Seth Sharber, Emma Cartisano, Sarah Van Ness, Jessica Kim, Stephanie Schell (visiting alum ’13 molecular biology graduate), Bridgette Rodgers, Caitlyn McGee, Phil Roth, Grant Meckley, Lauren Wilson, Aaron Hiller, Luke Deckert and Alison Williams.

William Stowman, professor of music, served as a clinician at the Seneca Valley Trumpet Day. The event was organized by Matthew Ruwe (’18) an incoming trumpet major who devoted his senior high school project to creating an all-day event for trumpeters in the Pittsburgh area. The day featured clinics and performances by college professors Stowman and Steve Hawk (Slippery Rock University), jazz artists James Moore (West Virginia Wesleyan), Joe Herndon (Pittsburgh freelancer) and Chad Winkler (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra). The day ended with a concert featuring Ruwe, Stowman, Bob Matchett (Seneca Valley Band Director) and some works for trumpet ensemble including an original composition written for the event by Stowman.

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Student honors presentation set for April 25

Join us for an Author’s Celebration at the Midtown Scholar Friday, April 25 from 5-6 p.m. The celebration will begin with a brief presentation by Laura Parks ‘14 titled, “Qualitative Research of Mathematics in Children’s Literature.” That study resulted in the writing of a wonderful new children’s book “Take a Chance” authored by Laura Parks and illustrated by Katherine Bloom ‘14. They will read the book following the research report.

Senior Laura Parks is an education major, pursuing certification in both pre-kindergarten through fourth grades and special education up through eighth grade. Senior Katherine Bloom ‘14 is majoring in studio art.

Cambodian author and human rights activist on campus April 30

Through the dedicated efforts of the peace and conflict studies program, Loung Ung will be speaking on campus Wednesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. Tickets are not required.

Born to an affluent Cambodian father and Chinese mother, Loung Ung was only five years old when the Khmer Rouge stormed into her native city of Phnom Penh. Four years later, in one of the bloodiest episodes of the 20th century, some two million Cambodians—out of a population of seven million—had died at the hands of the infamous Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge regime. Among the genocide victims were both Loung’s parents, two sisters and 20 other relatives. Today, Loung has made over 30 trips back to Cambodia. As an author, lecturer and activist, she has dedicated 20 years to promoting equality, human rights and justice in her native land and worldwide. In 2013, Loung expanded her activism reach as one of the writers of “Girl Rising,” a groundbreaking film directed by Academy Award-nominee Richard Robbins. “Girl Rising” tells the stories of nine extraordinary girls from nine countries who face significant hurdles in accessing education. Loung authored the segment profiling Sokha, an orphan who rises from the dumps of Cambodia to become a star student and an accomplished dancer. If you missed the opportunity to see “Girl Rising” on campus, the DVD is now available at Murray Library.

In anticipation of her visit, Loung Ung’s books are currently available in the Campus Store. Further information on Loung Ung and her work can be found here.

Eleventh annual School of Science, Engineering and Health Symposium held May 2

The 11^th Annual Symposium of the School of Science, Engineering and Health will be held on Friday, May 2 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 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!

Falcon Athletic Network (FAN) golf outing June 2

Register now for the annual FAN golf outing taking place June 2 at Blue Ridge Country Club, Harrisburg. The cost is $100. Tee times at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Registration available here. Sponsorship opportunities available by contacting Troy Boone at tboone@messiah.edu.

Campus Ministries connection

Hip-hop, sexuality, United Voices of Praise and community are a few of the variety of ways we will engage the “Polarities of a Life of Worship” this week. These disparate pieces are part of a whole life experience that combines to glorify God. In this post-resurrection season, we find ourselves much like the early disciples left to determine how to engage life in a way that glorifies God and is filled with worship. Sometimes it may seem these segments of our life have little confluence but the truth is that they all can be a part of a life of worship. Worship is the common element that provides meaning across the polarities of our lives.

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Positions available:

The Department of Graduate Studies has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant to the Associate Provost for Graduate and Non-traditional Programs, the Director of Business and Leadership and the Director of Dietetic Internships. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3412. Job-related questions may be directed to John Addleman, associate provost for graduate and nontraditional programs, at jaddlemn@messiah.edu.

The Engle Center currently has an opening for the full-time position of Counselor Specializing in Alcohol and Drug Education and Multicultural and International Students. For additional information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3446. Job related questions should be directed to Phil Lawlis, director of counseling and health services, at plawlis@messiah.edu.

For sale:

Girl’s 24 in. bicycle—Pink and purple, excellent condition except for small tear in seat, $20; Boy’s youth-size bike helmet—No falls; good condition, $5. Photos available. Contact sboyce@messiah.edu.

Three room air conditioners—Zenith 6,500 BTU with remote, $75; Goldstar 5,000 BTU with remote, $60; Haier 5,000 BTU manual, $50; Graco Nautilus three-in-one car seat—$100. Contact khelm@messiah.edu for more information or with questions.

Outside organization announcement:

Huge two-day indoor yard sale to benefit local families —Operation Wildcat, a charity in the Mechanicsburg School District, will be having a huge two-day indoor yard sale at Mechanicsburg Brethren In Christ Church April 25 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m and April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. McBic is located at 1050 S. York Street, Mechanicsburg 17055. All proceeds from the sale are turned into gift cards and utilized by guidance counselors and nurses to help families in need in the Mechanicsburg School District. Since 2006 the yard sales have raised more than $37,000. See flyer for complete information.

Amani Bead spring sale—Sale will take place Tuesday, April 29 through Thursday, May 1 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Eisenhower Commons. Mother’s Day and graduation are just around the corner—and we have plenty of great gifts! Necklaces, earrings and bracelets made with Kazuri beads, a fair trade organization in Kenya that employs more than 300 single mothers. We also have scarves, bookmarks, key chains and other market items from Kenya. As always, 100 percent of the proceeds go to back Kenya to help care for the babies at New Life Homes.

He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.
Matthew 28:6 (NRSV)

News

I am pleased to announce that Valerie Drobel has been named the new administrative assistant in the School of Business, Education and Social Sciences. Valerie formerly served for nine years as an administrative assistant at the Carlisle Brethren in Christ Church. We are very excited that she has joined our office.
Caroline Maurer, dean of School of Business, Education and Social Sciences

Devin Manzullo-Thomas, director of the Sider Institute for Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan Studies, recently presented a paper at the Historic Religious Roots and the Future of Higher Education Symposium held at Cedarville University on April 11-12. The paper was titled “Back to the Future: Tracing Messiah College’s Religious Roots, 1909-2009.” The symposium gathered approximately 20 historians from a number of Christian colleges and universities to discuss the religious roots of their various institutions and how those roots have impacted the present identity of the institutions.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Alison Noble was selected for the Penn State University Faculty Fellows Program in the Materials Research Facilities Network for summer 2014. The MRFN faculty fellow program is a partnership between the Center for Nanoscale Science and the Materials Research Institute targeted towards establishing relationships between the MRFN and faculty from primarily undergraduate institutions. Grants are reviewed and competitively awarded by a group of nationally recognized experts in materials characterization.

Randall Zwally, senior lecturer in music, was interviewed on the contemporary Christian music radio station WJTL (FM 90.3) concerning the College’s Workshop for the Christian Guitarist and the new music and worship degree. The WJTL management then decided to send one of their staff members to attend the March 29 workshop to air a live report from the College concerning the activities at the event.

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Retirement reception planned for April 22

Susanna Bede Caroselli, professor of art history, retired at the end of the fall semester 2013. We will honor Susanna’s commitment and faithful service to Messiah College Tuesday, April 22 from 2-4 p.m. with a reception in the High Center’s Steinbrecher Atrium. We invite you to join the School of the Arts, the School of Humanities and the department of visual arts as we celebrate Susanna’s achievements.

Student presentation set for April 24

Senior history major Christine Thomas will give her honors presentation “Roots of a Hidden Legacy: The Flowers Family History” on Thursday, April 24 at 4 p.m. in Boyer 231. Christina will report her findings on the pursuit of justice and generational journey toward freedom of the Flowers family.  Come and hear about the Flowers family legacy. Refreshments will be served.

Students encouraged to participate in Alumni Mock Interview Day April 25

The Alumni Mock Interview Day is Friday, April 25. Alumni will be on campus to conduct mock interviews with students. Please encourage students to sign up here.

Corporate Partner Merit Scholarships available

Harrisburg Academy is excited to be partnering for a third year with Messiah College to offer merit scholarships to children of full-time Messiah College employees. These merit scholarships are annual, renewable tuition scholarships of $10,000 per student. Applicants must be new students applying to the Academy for enrollment in fifth through 11 grades. An additional round of scholarship applications is being accepted. Upcoming dates to note:

• April 12, 9 a.m. – Admission/Merit Scholarship Testing Event
• April 21, 8:30 a.m. – Half-day Visit Opportunity (students will “shadow” in their current grades)
• May 1 – Application for Merit Scholarship application is due; click here for the 2014-15 Corporate Partner Merit Scholarship application.

Interested in learning more? Please contact Jessica Warren, director of admission and marketing.

Campus Ministries connection

This week is one we describe as Holy Week because of our remembrance of Christ leading to his death and resurrection. In chapel Tuesday, we remembered the “stations of the cross” through a liturgy designed to help us remember. Electives Thursday will focus on the culmination of Lent and the movement toward Good Friday and Easter. While Christmas has gained the popular attention and been captured by the market, Easter remains a less celebrated day in our culture but the heart and soul of our faith. An Orthodox friend visiting from another country could not believe that we did not run through the streets shouting, “He is risen, risen indeed” and exchange valuable gifts. While we may have many ways of remembering this significant event, even in this busy week, we hope you too will engage Holy Week culminating in an Easter celebration.

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Position available:

The Department of Safety has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Community Safety Officer, Third Shift.  For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3387. Job-related questions may be directed to Cindy Burger, director of safety, at CBurger@messiah.edu.

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.

New Milwaukee router with case – 26,000 RPM, 12 amps, half shank with bits, $200; Gateway Profile 4 all-in-one PC — $75 or best offer; Colman  GEOSport canopy—15 ft. × 15 ft. × 92 in. shade canopy, $50; New CUTCO hunting knife — Model 1789, $180; GOYA guitar with case and tuner — $100. For more information, contact wgunning@messiah.edu.

Outside organization announcement:

AROMA missions summer sports camp for kids set for July 23-27 — AROMA (Messiah’s sports ministry program) is launching its first ever Awesome Adventure Sports Camp in partnership with West Shore Evangelical Free Church. Athletes from Messiah College will coach kids ages 7-13 during this week-long day camp. Sports include basketball, soccer, volleyball, track and field, flag football, wiffle ball, floor hockey and “extreme games.” Campers will also engage in daily Bible time with their Messiah coaches, skits, group games and the grand Olympic competition. More information and registration can be found here.

The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.
Psalm 19:9-10 (NRSV)

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Brad Genevro, associate professor of music and director of bands, recently worked with the Play On, Philly! wind ensemble when they visited the campus of Messiah on two recent visits, the latter culminating in a concert. Play On, Philly! is an innovative education and social initiative that provides opportunities for personal development to children through the study of music. Inspired by the social development and music education program of Venezuela called “El Sistema,” Play On, Philly! fosters life skills among its participants by providing high-quality music education to children who would otherwise not receive it.

Todd Goranson, associate professor of music, performed in concert on tenor saxophone with legendary singer Johnny Mathis at The Capitol Theater in Wheeling, W.V. March 6. Mathis is a past recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, has recorded several dozen gold or platinum recordings and has been nominated for an Academy Award.

I am pleased to announce that Carol Hall has been named the new administrative assistant in the Career Center. Carol formerly served for 12 years in the position of assistant director of the Early Learning Center. Feel free to stop by the Career Center in Eisenhower Campus Center to welcome Carol to her new role!

Christy Hanson, director of career development

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Join us for “Elijah” performance April 11

The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, the Messiah College Concert Choir, the Messiah College Choral Arts Society and the Susquehanna Chorale perform “Elijah” by Felix Mendelssohn Friday, April 11 at 8 p.m. in Parmer Hall. Inspired by the Baroque-era choral masterpieces by Handel and Bach, Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” is the greatest oratorio of the nineteenth century. Messiah College’s choral ensembles and ensemble-in-residence, the Susquehanna Chorale, directed by Linda Tedford, join the Harrisburg Symphony, conducted by Stuart Malina, for an evening of stirring choruses and vivid orchestral writing in this timeless musical setting of the life of the Old Testament prophet. All tickets are $40. To purchase, please contact the Ticket Office at ext. 6036 or visit messiah.edu/tickets.

Student honors presentation set for April 16

Senior PreK-4 education major Kelly Sullivan will give her honors presentation “Math and Reading: Is There a Connection?” on Wednesday, April 16 at 4 p.m. in Boyer 131. Kelly will report on her findings about math difficulties as they relate to reading difficulties. Information will also be shared about addressing early math deficits in the primary grades through interventions modeled after the number-sense view of math education.

Retirement reception planned for April 22

Susanna Bede Caroselli, professor of art history, retired at the end of the fall semester 2013. We will honor Susanna’s commitment and faithful service to Messiah College Tuesday, April 22 from 2-4 p.m. with a reception in the High Center’s Steinbrecher Atrium. We invite you to join the School of the Arts, the School of Humanities and the department of visual arts as we celebrate Susanna’s achievements.

Cambodian author and human rights activist on campus April 30

Through the dedicated efforts of the peace and conflict studies program, Loung Ung will be speaking on campus on Wednesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. Tickets are not required.

Born to an affluent Cambodian father and Chinese mother, Loung Ung was only five years old when the Khmer Rouge stormed into her native city of Phnom Penh. Four years later, in one of the bloodiest episodes of the 20th century, some two million Cambodians – out of a population of seven million – had died at the hands of the infamous Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge regime. Among the genocide victims were both Loung’s parents, two sisters and 20 other relatives. Today, Loung has made over 30 trips back to Cambodia. As an author, lecturer and activist, she has dedicated 20 years to promoting equality, human rights and justice in her native land and worldwide. In 2013, Loung expanded her activism reach as one of the writers of “Girl Rising,” a groundbreaking film directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins. “Girl Rising” tells the stories of nine extraordinary girls from nine countries who face significant hurdles in accessing education. Loung authored the segment profiling Sokha, an orphan who rises from the dumps of Cambodia to become a star student and an accomplished dancer. If you missed the opportunity to see “Girl Rising” on campus, the DVD is now available at Murray Library.

In anticipation of her visit, Loung Ung’s books are currently available in the Campus Store. For further information on Loung Ung and her work can be found here.

Save the date for Homecoming 2014

A reminder that all events during this Oct. 17-18 weekend must be approved by and planned through the office of alumni and parent relations. If you have plans for an event and have not been in contact with our office, please reach out to Brittany Claridge at bclaridge@messiah.edu or ext. 2490 by May 2.

The 2014 Homecoming Weekend schedule will be made available online by July 3.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to sharing this time of celebration with you and our alumni community!

Corporate Partner Merit Scholarships available

Harrisburg Academy is excited to be partnering for a third year with Messiah College to offer merit scholarships to children of full-time Messiah College employees. These merit scholarships are annual, renewable tuition scholarships of $10,000 per student. Applicants must be new students applying to the Academy for enrollment in fifth through 11 grades. An additional round of scholarship applications is being accepted. Upcoming dates to note:

• April 12, 9 a.m. – Admission/Merit Scholarship Testing Event
• April 21, 8:30 a.m. – Half-day Visit Opportunity (students will “shadow” in their current grades)
• May 1 – Application for Merit Scholarship application is due; click here for the 2014-15 Corporate Partner Merit Scholarship application.

Interested in learning more? Please contact Jessica Warren, director of admission and marketing.

Campus Ministries connection

During this chapel movement focusing on the polarities of a life of worship, we will be hosting the Special Olympics event which gives us opportunity to interact with people often marginalized by our culture. We intend to give of ourselves in service to them but in the process, we will learn that serving and interacting with the marginalized is a vital part of a life of worship. We also will receive valuable life lessons from the athletes and families. Common Chapel this Tuesday highlighted an international approach to worship that called us to respect the cultures that are not always highlighted among us. Tuesday’s Peace Lecturer shared compelling stories to engage us in a commitment to a peace perspective that is often a voice silenced but desperately needed in our world if our lives are to glorify God.

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For rent:

House — Available starting late July 2014 for one year. Fully furnished four-bedroom home just across the road from Holy Spirit Hospital. The house has two baths, living and dining room, sunroom, small work shed, full finished basement with laundry, two refrigerators and additional air conditioner for the two bedrooms on the first floor and sunroom. A small yard at the front and back of the house. There is a car port where two cars could be parked with additional parking space in the Holy Spirit Urgent Care parking lot across from the house. The house is on a bus line and 12 minutes from Messiah College, minutes away from Harrisburg, Camp Hill Library and local shopping outlets. The house is a non-smoking space, pet and alcohol free. For further details, please contact bmichael@messiah.edu, 717-763-6836 or 717-802-4118 (cell).

Three- to four-bedroom duplex in Grantham — Located at 810 Grantham Road. $1,200/month. Available June 1. Contact Dale Fogelsanger at 717-623-0735 or dfogelsa@messiah.edu.

For sale:

House – Well maintained, architecturally interesting, all-brick English Cape Cod home with many amenities, on an acre of land located a short drive from Messiah College. This home has a scenic view and is located west of Messiah on Lisburn Road in Monroe Township (Cumberland Valley School District). It is approximately 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail. There are three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, study, sunroom, dining room, living room with wood-burning fireplace, second floor laundry room and attached two-car garage along with a full basement. It features a large eat-in kitchen (including island) with beautiful cherry cabinets. The first and second floors have warm, solid hardwood floors along with attractive tile in the kitchen and all of the bathrooms. There is also a brick patio with a view of a hardy Southern Magnolia tree and a small, pine woods. Please contact Paul Myers at pmyers@messiah.edu for more information.

Moving sale — Dozens of items to sell reasonably, including lawn and garden tools, hardware, tool boxes, hand tools, etc. Email rstevick@messiah.edu or pstevick@messiah.edu for a complete list.

Black oil sunflower bird seed — The Collaboratory’s Bio-Fuels Project is looking to supply you with this season’s birdseed! The Bio-Fuels Project currently has an excess supply of black oil sunflower seed. We press this seed into cooking oil to be used in dining services. Purchasing this excess supply of seeds helps to fund the Bio-Fuels Project purchases of necessary equipment to stay compliant with USDA standards and to make our processes more efficient. Available to purchase in 15 lb. or 50 lb. bags. This birdseed will be available to purchase now until May 10. Prices are as follows:

15 lbs.: $10/bag if purchasing one bag, $9/bag if purchasing two bags, or $8/bag if purchasing three or more.

50 lbs: $30/bag if purchasing one bag, $28/bag if purchasing two bags, or $25/bag if purchasing three or more.

Order online via our Google form www.tiny.cc/birdseed or contact Ethan Peck via email at ep1229@messiah.edu or phone 910-541-3472.

Payment Options: Cash/check (payable to ‘Messiah College’ memo ‘sunflower seeds’). For more information, please contact Ethan Peck at ep1229@messiah.edu.

Outside organization announcement:

Theatre professor to star in “Clybourne Park” at Open Stage of Harrisburg — Professor of Theater Valerie Rae Smith stars in “Clybourne Park” in residence at Open Stage for a four-week run starting Friday, April 11. This highly acclaimed play ran off and on Broadway and won multiple awards, including the 2011 Pulitzer and the 2012 Tony. One of the attractions of “Clybourne Park” is that it is a theatrical response to Lorraine Hansberry’s groundbreaking 1959 play, “A Raisin in the Sun.” “Clybourne Park” spans half a century. It starts in the 1950s, conjoined with the end of “A Raisin in the Sun,” when a black family moves into an all-white neighborhood. Act 2 is 50 years later, when the issues are economic greed and gentrification, not integration. Playwright Bruce Norris wants to make people aware of the racist attitudes that are inherent in all of us. In Act 1, Smith plays a white homeowner who finds out only belatedly that it’s a black family who wants to buy her house. In Act 2, she’s a real estate lawyer.

When interviewed for PennLive, Smith explained, “Norris has created a satirical play that gets us laughing at ourselves. The outrageous and often inhumane ways we treat each other around issues of race are laid bare in ‘Clybourne Park,’ but somehow Norris makes this bitter pill a little sweeter.” Play continues May 3—Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m.; 2 p.m. on Sundays. Open Stage of Harrisburg, 223 Walnut St., Harrisburg. Tickets are $35-$25; students, $21. For more information, call 717-232-6736 or visit openstagehbg.com.

O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice;
in the morning I plead my case to you, and watch.
Psalm 5:3 (NRSV)

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Ted Davis, professor of the history of science, has been accepted as a participant in the University of Dayton Chautauqua course, “The Birthplace and Early History of the Atomic Bomb,” held in and near Albuquerque, N.M. April 3-5. This course explores via lectures and field trips the science, politics and geography behind the creation of the world’s first atomic weapons.

Effective April 1, Tracy Thomas will be assuming the duties of P-Card administrator. All correspondence and questions including new card requests, declined or fraudulent transactions, adjusting credit limits, removing international blocks, travel/international travel notifications, IntelliLink issues and allocation/approval assistance should be directed to Tracy at ext. 2211 or pcard@messiah.edu.

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9th annual Adult Youth Workers and Student Leaders Conference set for April 5

This year’s conference features keynote speaker Duffy Robbins. Duffy is a 35-year veteran of youth ministry who is widely respected as one of the leading voices in youth and family ministry. The conference includes two keynote sessions, worship led by the Salt ‘n Light Band and Messiah College’s “SEVEN”, 25 breakout sessions covering the morning and afternoon led by experienced youth leaders. Lunch is included. The conference runs from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and refreshments are provided, so come early. The pricing of the conference is very modest. For more information, go to www.messiah.edu/ywc. Walk in registrations are welcome.

President to host Open Door Day April 7

President Kim Phipps will host an Open Door Day Monday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. Open Door is an opportunity for you to speak with the president in her office on the second floor of Old Main. The president’s conference room adjacent to her office is used as a waiting room. A schedule for these dates and times may be found on the president’s webpage. Please call the president’s office at ext. 5220 if you have any questions.

Thesis presentation set for April 9

The Master of Arts in Higher Education is pleased to invite members of the campus community to hear a thesis presentation of Dan Custer, who will receive his M.A. in higher education this May. Dan’s thesis draws on institutional research data related to student-faculty interaction and student success at Messiah College. (See his thesis abstract here.) The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9 from 12–1 p.m. in the Library Athenaeum. Please feel free to bring your lunch. Dessert and coffee will be provided. RSVP to Tina Keul at tkeul@messiah.edu by April 7.

Join us for “Elijah” performance April 11

The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, the Messiah College Concert Choir, the Messiah College Choral Arts Society and the Susquehanna Chorale perform “Elijah” by Felix Mendelssohn Friday, April 11 at 8 p.m. in Parmer Hall. Inspired by the Baroque-era choral masterpieces by Handel and Bach, Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” is the greatest oratorio of the nineteenth century. Messiah College’s choral ensembles and ensemble-in-residence the Susquehanna Chorale, directed by Linda Tedford, join the Harrisburg Symphony, conducted by Stuart Malina, for an evening of stirring choruses and vivid orchestral writing in this timeless musical setting of the life of the Old Testament prophet. All tickets are $40. To purchase, please contact the Ticket Office at ext. 6036 or visit messiah.edu/tickets.

Free tax preparation available until April 15

Have you completed your taxes yet? If not, Messiah College is partnering with the United Way of the Capital Region and offering employees, students and the community two free tax services: MyFreeTaxes.com/Messiah and VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance).

MyFreeTaxes.com/Messiah is a free tax website for preparing and e-filing your federal and state income tax returns online, safely and free! Anyone with income less than $58,000 is eligible to use the MyFreeTaxes.com/Messiah tax service. A toll-free certified Helpline volunteer is available to answer questions while you are filing your returns. Please see the attachment for details.

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program consists of IRS-certified Messiah students providing free tax preparation services to individual and families with total income of less than $52,000. Students, with supervision, will prepare your federal, state and local income tax returns. The Messiah site, located in Frey 156, will be open Tuesday evenings from 5:30–7:30 p.m. until April 15. No appointment is needed. You must have your social security card with you. Students may bring a copy of their card but must have photo identification. Please contact Kathleen Johnston at ext. 7300 if you have any questions.

Young Writers Workshop registration open

The Young Writers Workshop is a unique summer writing program held on the scenic, suburban campus of Messiah College. Designed to foster a community of young writers through an enriching, summer writing camp environment, the workshop provides college-level writing skills development for students in grades 9-12 and offers three different tracks.

Workshop Dates: Sunday, July 20 through Thursday, July 24

Registration Deadline: July 11

• Courses taught by published Messiah faculty

• Readings and interaction with published writers

• Residential writing camp experience

• 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

• Field trip to Harrisburg’s Midtown Scholar Bookstore for public reading and workshop with local writers

• Personalized attention — class sizes limited to 15 students

For more information, contact Joanna Hadley-Evans, assistant to the dean of the School of the Humanities, at ext. 5073 or visit youngwritersworkshop@messiah.edu. For complete information see attachment.

Save the date for Homecoming 2014

A reminder that all events during this Oct. 17-18 weekend must be approved by and planned through the office of alumni and parent relations. If you have plans for an event and have not been in contact with our office, please reach out to Brittany Claridge at bclaridge@messiah.edu or ext. 2490 by May 2.

The 2014 Homecoming Weekend schedule will be made available online by July 3.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to sharing this time of celebration with you and our alumni community!

Messiah launches new business and leadership graduate program

As a Messiah employee, you know that we have a strong tradition of developing and mentoring leaders who are a faithful and ethical presence in business, church and society. We are excited to introduce four new graduate programs in business and leadership: a Master of Business Administration (MBA), master’s in strategic leadership and certificates in leadership or management.

Messiah’s Graduate Programs in Business and Leadership have been designed to advance the careers of busy professionals and deepen the understanding of leadership from a Christian faith perspective. All four programs are fully online. The website went live on Monday, March 17 and online classes start in August.

Messiah College alumni get their first course tuition-free during the 2014-15 academic year when they pursue a business and leadership graduate degree or certificate. Details

To learn more about the programs for yourself or for someone you know who may be interested in earning a graduate-level degree or certificate in business and leadership, visit messiah.edu/leadership.

Reservations for Climenhaga Homestead available at new online form

The Climenhaga Homestead was recently assigned an updated web address. All reservations for the Climenhaga Homestead and McBeth Conference Room should be made using the online reservation form.

Jobs.messiah.edu for student employment available in April

The student employment office will begin rolling out jobs.messiah.edu, Messiah’s new online employment recruitment system for student employment, during the month of April. This remaining implementation phase will bring the hiring of all employees under the same system and similar processes.

All student employee hires are required to be processed through this system starting May 1. This will apply to summer hires and academic year hires. For the current summer, those students who have already been hired into a summer assignment via the summer roster request form do NOT need to apply within the system. However, all new academic year 2014-15 assignments are required to utilize the system. Students continuing in the same assignment in 2014-15 do not need to reapply through the system.

See the attachment for further details on the jobs.messiah.edu system for student employment and for a listing of training sessions. If you supervise student employees or handle the administrative tasks of hiring student employees, your attendance at one of the training sessions is highly encouraged.

The Early Learning Center is renovating, restructuring and changing its enrollment options

The Early Learning Center, a NAEYC accredited early childhood program, is now accepting enrollment in its full-day preschool program. This Reggio inspired center combines a Pennsylvania Department of Education licensed preschool with a Department of Public Welfare licensed afternoon program. This full-day program is now open to children of community families as well as those of employees of the College.

Renovations of the Early Learning Center will take place early this summer and new curriculum will be utilized. This new curriculum will include the Project Approach as a key component. The Project Approach is an inquiry-based approach to learning where children and teachers work together as investigators of topics. Through traditional preschool activities and in-depth investigations into topics worth studying, both academic skills and intellectual dispositions of children are strengthened.

If you know anyone who needs full-day education and care for their child(ren) in a unique, quality program, please have them contact Laura Price at 717-796-5043 or Stacey Griffiths at 717-691-6085.

*Children must be three-five years of age and toilet trained to enroll in this program. Half-day options are available, but are currently full at this time.

Important reminders about OSHA 1910.1200 compliance

If you intend to order a “new” chemical (one not previously used or inventoried in your department), you must notify your lab managers (if this position exists in your department) or the compliance coordinator Donna Fink. New chemicals need to be added to the area/department inventory lists and the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) must be added to the 3E Online System.

If a chemical substance is obsoleted from use in an area (there is none of the chemical remaining and there is no intent to re-order it), once again the lab manager or compliance coordinator need to be notified. The chemical must be removed from the inventory list and the SDS archived.

NOTE: This regulation does not apply to office chemicals.

Campus Ministries connection

Have you ever struggled internally or externally during worship? Our Teaching Pastor Brian Smith confessed that his own background provides such dilemmas in expressing worship in chapel. His selected text was Deuteronomy 6 and the related quotes of Jesus in Matthew 22, Mark 12 and Luke 10. We learned the Hebrew words of the Shema together! (Brian was delighted!) Brian challenged us with the command that we involve our total being in obedience and reverence of God. He shared the concept of Madeliene L’Engle that nothing is so secular that it cannot be made sacred. How we do that will be followed up in Thursday’s chapel focusing on the performance of worship.

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The Office of the Provost has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Executive Administrator. For additional information and to apply, please see https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3326 .

Free:

Gray male cat — George needs a good home; 10 years old, neutered, playful and talkative. Great with kids and other animals. Moving out of state and can’t take him along. For more information, contact trader@messiah.edu or call M. Smith at 717-465-2905.

Wanted:

Empty Altoid Mint tins — Any size, for a craft project. Email Bsyvertson@messiah.edu, and I will come and get them from you.

For rent:

Two bedroom townhouse — Located less than a mile from Messiah College. One bathroom, convenient second floor laundry, large eat-in kitchen with island, living room, rear deck with storage shed. Off-street parking (two spaces). Hardwood floors and beautiful tile in the kitchen and bathroom. For more information, contact lowens@messiah.eu or call April at 717-608-0700 to schedule a tour.

For sale:

House — Two-story, Cape Cod house in Dillsburg (Northern York County School District). Located in town at 113 Welty Avenue. Features include three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, in-law quarters, sunroom, full unfinished basement and two-car detached garage. Brand new furnace installed this winter. House situated on 0.241 acres. Asking price is $179,000. Please contact Joann Lerew at 432-5884 for more information.

Power recliner —Catnapper power lift recliner. New with tags, never used. Soft green and tan color. $375. For pictures or more information, call Heather at ext. 6890 or email hnegley@messiah.edu.

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show every courtesy to everyone.
Titus 3:1-2 (NRSV)

News

Dawn Gearhart, adjunct instructor in human development and family science, was elected to serve as vice president for external relations on the PA Family and Consumer Sciences (PAFCS) board of directors. Dawn will serve in directing the vision for FCS in Pennsylvania, offering key ideas for PAFCS programs, policies and events. PAFCS is an affiliate member of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, with a mission to provide leadership and support for professionals whose work assists individuals, families and communities in making informed decisions about their well-being, relationships and resources to achieve optimal quality of life.

Brad Genevro, associate professor of music and director of bands, served as guest conductor for the International Schools of China Band and Choir Festival in Tianjin, China. Genevro spent two days in rehearsals with 80 students culminating in an evening concert that was attended by President Kim Phipps and Sarah Wade, director of international and transfer student recruitment.

Ryan Gladwin, assistant professor of theology and ethics and program director of the Messiah College Philadelphia Campus, presented the paper “Towards a Transformative Latin American Pentecostal-Charismatic Social Ethics” at the Renewal Across the Americas conference at Regent University in Va. on March 1. The conference brought together scholars in religious studies and social sciences from Europe and North, Central and South America. The paper has been accepted as a chapter in a volume that will be published by Palgrave MacMillan.

Don Opitz has accepted our offer to become Messiah College’s next college pastor. Don Opitz is currently a professor of higher education and sociology at Geneva College and frequently preaches for a local church. He previously directed Geneva’s Lilly-funded program The Call and served as campus minister and director of training for the Coalition for Christian Outreach. Don has presented at numerous conferences and is not a stranger to Messiah College. Don helped start the MAHE program at Geneva College in 1994 as a cooperative venture with the Coalition for Christian Outreach, where he was serving as the director of training at the time (along with teaching part-time at Geneva.) He also served as director of the MAHE program for seven years. Don is excited to move into a role that combines his love for pastoring, ministry and lived theology with his love for colleges, mentoring students and teaching. Don will be joining our community beginning July 1 and we look forward to extending a warm welcome.

Professors Anne Reeve, Rick Schaeffer and Roseann Sachs recently took a group of five students to the 247th American Chemical Society National Meeting in Dallas, Texas March 16-20. Julie Fenton, Lauren Martin, Seth Sharber, Nicholas Tay and Caleb Wehrmann each presented the research they have done with faculty mentors at Messiah College, as well as additional research done this past summer through the National Science Foundation-sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduate Programs.

Sam Wilcock served as a judge for the Moody Mega Math Challenge over spring break. The challenge is an annual math modeling contest for high school students, sponsored by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), in which participants use mathematically-founded insights to address concerns posed by government officials, school districts and students. More than 5,000 students across the country spent a weekend tackling the problem of funding nutritious school lunches that are tasty enough for kids to want to eat. Judges read and score student solutions via an online system and through several rounds.

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Farewell reception for employee Amy VanDerWerf March 28

Amy VanDerWerf, director of residence life, will be leaving Messiah College to become the dean of student engagement at her alma mater, University of Northwestern in St. Paul, Minn. Amy began her time at Messiah College as the director of community life at the Philly Campus and after one year was promoted to the director of residence life where she has served for the past eight years. As a dedicated employee with a heart for Messiah College and our students, we are grateful for her service to our community. As Amy’s colleagues and friends know, Amy can always be counted on to bring the fun to any occasion. She will be greatly missed across the campus! To celebrate Amy’s time here and to wish her well as she begins the next chapter of her journey, there will be an Open House for friends and colleagues in the Larsen Student Union Fireside Alcove on Friday, March 28 from 2–4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Back by popular demand “Girl Rising” returns to Parmer Cinema March 31

There is a second opportunity to view the film “Girl Rising.” It will be shown on Monday, March 31 at 7 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. Developed by 10 ×10, a social organization seeking educational equality for underprivileged girls across the globe, “Girl Rising” tells the moving stories of several of these girls, with help from some of the most recognizable female voices of today. The film spotlights unforgettable girls like Sokha, an orphan who rises from the dumps of Cambodia to become a star student and an accomplished dancer; Suma, who composes music to help her endure forced servitude in Nepal and today crusades to free others; and Ruksana, an Indian “pavement-dweller” whose father sacrifices his own basic needs for his daughter’s dreams. Each girl is paired with a renowned writer from her native country. These girls are each unique, but the obstacles they face are ubiquitous. Like the 66 million girls around the world who dream of going to school, what Sokha, Suma, Ruksana and the rest want most is to be students, to learn. Directed by Academy Award-nominee Richard Robbins, “Girl Rising” received an 88 percent “Rotten Tomatoes” rating. For more information, view the trailer here or contact Kathy Castonguay, human resources and compliance, at kcastong@messiah.edu.

Please note: Loung Ung, Cambodian author and human rights activist, will be on campus on April 30. She authored the first segment in “Girl Rising.”

Educational Technology Day is April 2

The Educational Technology Committee is pleased to announce the third annual Educational Technology Day on Wednesday, April 2 from 1-5 p.m. The theme for the day is “Enhancing Learning, Organization and Productivity through Technology.” The emphasis for the day is learning from students and from each other.

Student keynote panel 1-1:30 p.m. in Parmer Cinema

A student panel will discuss how they use technology on a daily basis, how they use technology to enhance learning and productivity and ways they like to see technology used in education.

Demonstration expo from 2-4 p.m. in the Library Learning Commons

Students, faculty and staff will demonstrate various technology tools that they use to enhance learning, organization and productivity. Come for a single session or enjoy the entire event. Also taking place at the expo will be an Educational Technology Think Tank discussion that will focus on creating a think tank of local high school and college educators around the topic of educational technology.

2-2:30 p.m.

Maude Yacapsin, “Symbaloo,” Library Athenaeum

Mitch McClure, “Film Production,” Library Computer Lab

Cindi Tomes, “Learning Technology Drop-in Time,” Library Group Study Room 118

Lin Taylor, “Assessment in Canvas,” Library Group Study Room 119

2:30-3 p.m.

Gene Rorhbaugh, “Publishing Lecture Notes Through Canvas Pages,” Library Athenaeum

David Owen, “Annotating PDFs, Using API to Create PDFs,” Library Computer Lab

Cindi Tomes, “Creating a Course in Canvas,” Library Group Study Room 118

Liz Kielley, “Streaming Video from the Library,” Library Group Study Room 119

3-3:30 p.m.

Victoria Hemp and Laura Stafford, “BoardMaker,” Library Athenaeum

Christina Thomas, “Telling a Family Story,” Library Computer Lab

Cindi Tomes, “Using Video Clips in Canvas,” Library Group Study Room 118

Michael Rice and Beth Transue, “Library Ebooks,” Library Group Study Room 119

3:30-4 p.m.

Educational Technology Think Tank Discussion with Local Partners, Athenaeum.

Cynthia Lehman, “Prezi,” Library Computer Lab

Amy Ginck and Gladys Robalino, “VoiceThread,” Library Group Study Room 118

Beth Transue, “Confessions of an iPad Addict,” Library Group Study Room 119

4:15-4:45 p.m., Faculty Keynote Panel in Parmer Cinema

Faculty from the School of Humanities will discuss how they have used technology to enrich classroom experiences and connect with the larger community.

Additional information can be found on the Educational Technology Day website. We hope that you and your students can join us for all or some of the day’s events. We invite you to follow and contribute to discussions during day through the Twitter hashtag #mcedtechday.

Dr. Chris Christensen to present lecture “The Shifting Sands of Personhood” April 3

The question of when life begins has been at the center of abortion politics for over 40 years. How we treat the unborn also impacts how we treat the aged and infirmed.  Philadelphia physician and medical educator Dr. Chris Christensen will examine the scientific, legal and ethical dimensions of personhood in the context of a Christian worldview Thursday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Frey 110.  This event is free and open to the public; no ticket required.  Sponsored by the College Honors Program.

Accounts payable office to adjust hours April 4 and 10-11

Accounts payable office will be closed on April 4, April 10 for Service Day and April 11. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, April 14.

President to host Open Door Day April 7

President Kim Phipps will host an Open Door Day Monday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. Open Door is an opportunity for you to speak with the president in her office on the second floor of Old Main. The president’s conference room adjacent to her office is used as a waiting room. A schedule for these dates and times may be found on the president’s webpage. Please call the president’s office at ext. 5220 if you have any questions.

Thesis presentation set for April 7

The Master of Arts in Higher Education is pleased to invite members of the campus community to hear a thesis presentation of Dan Custer, who will receive his M.A. in higher education this May. Dan’s thesis draws on institutional research data related to student-faculty interaction and student success at Messiah College. (See his thesis abstract here.) The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9 from 12–1:00 p.m. in the Library Athenaeum. Please feel free to bring your lunch. Dessert and coffee will be provided. RSVP to Tina Keul at tkeul@messiah.edu by April 7.

Young Writers Workshop registration open

The Young Writers workshop is a unique summer writing program held on the scenic, suburban campus of Messiah College. Designed to foster a community of young writers through an enriching, summer writing camp environment, the workshop provides college-level writing skills development for students in grades 9-12 and offers three different tracks.

Workshop Dates: Sunday, July 20 through Thursday, July 24

Registration Deadline: July 11

• Courses taught by published Messiah faculty

• Readings and interaction with published writers

• Residential writing camp experience

• 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

• Field trip to Harrisburg’s Midtown Scholar Bookstore for public reading and workshop with local writers

• Personalized attention — class sizes limited to 15 students

For more information, contact Joanna Hadley-Evans, assistant to the dean of the School of the Humanities, at ext. 5073 or visit youngwritersworkshop@messiah.edu. For complete information see attachment.

Messiah launches new business and leadership graduate program

As a Messiah employee, you know that we have a strong tradition of developing and mentoring leaders who are a faithful and ethical presence in business, church and society. We are excited to introduce four new graduate programs in business and leadership: a Master of Business Administration (MBA), master’s in strategic leadership, and certificates in leadership or management.

Messiah’s Graduate Programs in Business and Leadership have been designed to advance the careers of busy professionals and deepen the understanding of leadership from a Christian faith perspective. All four programs are fully online. The website went live on Monday, March 17 and online classes start in August.

Messiah College alumni get their first course tuition-free during the 2014-15 academic year when they pursue a business and leadership graduate degree or certificate. Details

To learn more about the programs for yourself or for someone you know who may be interested in earning a graduate-level degree or certificate in business and leadership, visit messiah.edu/leadership.

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

You can make the most of your summer and still earn the college credits you need with the flexibility of Messiah’s online summer courses. Messiah’s eight-week online summer session, which runs June 9 to Aug. 1, 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 and qualified home-schooled 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 until June 2. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in registering or learning more, visit messiah.edu/online.

Campus Ministries connection

Chapel this week continues to focus on the “Polarities of Worship.” Jack Hayford reminds us that “Worship is God’s gift to us.” Clearly God does not need our worship to be complete, rather we need worship. It benefits us. A worship team of alums from over the past 11 years led us in worship that resonated with that theme. (It was very fun and helpful to have them in chapel after a spring break.) Evie Telfer’s message based on Zacchaeus encouraged us to lay aside comfort and position and, like Zacchaeus, to overcome obstacles to engage Jesus. Lent is an opportunity to select facets of life that when denied or embraced lead us to focus on the Jesus we follow. It is an act of worship.

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Available position:

Financial Aid has an immediate opening for the full time position of Financial Aid Technical Coordinator. For additional information and to apply, please see http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3285. Job-related questions may be directed to Greg Gearhart, director of financial aid, at Gearhart@messiah.edu.

Free:

Items —Toilet, sink and treadmill (broken base, but works, a more “handy and motivated” person might be able to fix it.) Call Helena Cicero at ext. 2431 or email hcicero@messiah.edu.

For rent:

Log cabin—Located in speculator N.Y. (Adirondack Region) available to rent. Weeks available are June 7-14, June 14-21, Aug. 2-9 and Aug. 23-30. Cabin has living room, kitchen, bath, 3.5 bedrooms, use of canoe, two kayaks, four bicycles and fire pit/wood. Good cell coverage. No cable TV. Walking distance to community beach on Lake Pleasant, restaurants, tennis courts, basketball courts, grocery store and Camp of the Woods. Rent is $800 per week. No pets. Cabin is set on one-acre wooded lot. Great fishing, hiking and bike trails in the area. Photos available. Contact Barb at bsyverts@messiah.edu.

For sale:

Two canoes—15.5 ft. Colman three-seat canoe, $200; 12 ft., Sears two-seat canoe, $150. Contact Brad Markley at ext. 3500 or bmarkley@messiah.edu.

Truck—1998 green Ford F150, three-door, auto, 4 × 4, has a green cap that goes with it, 192,000 miles, asking $5,000. For more information or photos, contact spaddock@messiah.edu.