Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Ephesians 5:1 (NRSV)

News

Richard Hughes will be stepping down as director of the Sider Institute at the end of this school year. We have benefited from his superb leadership over the past two years. His expertise in denominational histories, theological insight, organizational skills, innovation and enthusiasm have served the Sider Institute well. Richard will continue his teaching and scholarship role as distinguished professor of religion. I am pleased to announce that Devin Manzullo-Thomas has agreed to assume the leadership of the Sider Institute beginning in July 2013. Devin is no stranger to Messiah College or the support of the Sider Institute. He is a Messiah College alum and a member of the Brethren in Christ Church. This background, along with his degree in history from Temple University and his emerging scholarship agenda, places him in a good position to nurture and advance the mission of the Sider Institute.
Randall Basinger, provost

Congratulations to Kristi Mouttet, senior lecturer in counseling, and her husband, Nate, on the arrival of their son Joshua Philip Mouttet on March 4. Joshua weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz. and was 20.5 in. Best wishes to Kristi, Nate and big brother Samuel.

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President Phipps to host Open Door Day April 5

President Kim Phipps will host an Open Door Day on Friday, April 5 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. Please call the president’s office at ext. 2820 if you have any questions.

Christian Ministry in China presented by the education department April 4 

Join Nancy Patrick, associate professor of special education, Thursday, April 4 at 5 p.m. in Parmer Cinema, Boyer Hall, when she will report on a recent service trip to China where she presented at an international conference in Nanjing, a two-day seminar at the Children’s Hospital in Urumqi and consulted with parents, teachers and medical professionals on topics related to teaching and parenting children with various disabilities including autism. Come see and hear how doors are opening for Christians to serve and build relationships with families and professionals in China.

Third annual Messiah College Easter Egg Hunt set for April 6

Join Messiah College alumni, employees and their families for the third annual Messiah College Easter Egg Hunt!

Who: Open to all Messiah alumni, employees and family members

When: Saturday, April 6

• Check-in opens at 9:30 a.m.*
• Egg Hunt begins at 10 a.m.

Where: The hunt will begin on Eisenhower Lawn. 

Register: To register, email alumnievents@messiah.edu 

The Easter Egg Hunt will be divided into three age groups: one through four year olds, five to eight year olds, and nine and up. All children will receive candy found in their eggs and those who find special golden eggs will be able to select a prize! All alumni, employees and families are invited to enjoy refreshments at the Climenhega Homestead immediately following the Egg Hunt. We look forward to seeing you there!

*Please note that parking on campus will be full that day so plan to arrive early to find a spot!

Theatre for social change performs April 9 

The theatre for social change class will present a staged reading of Donald Margulies play, “July 7, 1994.” All members of the College community are welcome to attend this special event on Tuesday, April 9 at  2:05 p.m. in the Poorman Black Box Theater located in the Climenhaga Building. After a short break the audience is welcome to attend a brief discussion. Admission is free. 

About the Play: “July 7, 1994” illuminates the challenges and heartaches of an inner-city health clinic physician. We witness her typical day and how her work impacts her personal life. The action takes place during the O.J. Simpson trial, which sets the tone for patient/physician conversations on race, gender, domestic violence and the American dream. Donald Margulies is the Pulitzer-Prize winning author of “Dinner With Friends” and many other plays. This play contains mature themes and language and situations that may be offensive. This event is not open to children.

Service Day opportunities available with alumni office

All alumni and alumni employees are invited to join us for an alumni service project for Service Day, 2013. As a student, you experienced this wonderful tradition while serving at Special Olympics and around the local community. We’d like to continue that tradition by inviting alumni back to serve on campus, alongside other alumni and current students. There are two alumni Service Day projects opportunities this year:

Wednesday, April 17: Help assemble lunches for volunteers and participants for the Special Olympics

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Lunch will be provided. 

Thursday, April 18: Painting in Hostetter Chapel

Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided. 

Interested in serving through one of these projects? Email alumnievents@messiah.edu by Wednesday, April 10. 

Please save the date for Homecoming Oct. 18 and 19

A reminder that all events during this 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, by email or phone at ext. 2490 by Wednesday, May 1.

The 2013 Homecoming weekend schedule will be made available online by July 1 here. 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!

Alumni are encouraged to take survey 

One of the ways we are trying to better understand what alumni engagement means at Messiah College is to create an inventory of ways that our alumni interact with various campus departments, organizations and educators. We are building both on the current College Strategic Plan (Theme #1: Strategic Communication – Goal 2: Promote alumni engagement and support for the College) and discussions led by Jim Langley who spoke at the opening of the academic year last August.If you have not had a chance to complete the Alumni Engagement Survey, please do so no later than Monday, April 15. The survey should take no more than three to five minutes to complete. If you include your name, you will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card. Click here to take the survey.
Barry Goodling, alumni engagement working group chair

Announcements from purchasing card administrator 

The purchasing card administrator will be unavailable from April 13 to April 21. Please plan ahead and notify pcard@messiah.edu or ext. 2211 of travel plans or credit limit needs by April 10 so that they can be addressed. Emergencies during these dates should be communicated to Wendy Starner at ext. 6920.  

Also, many of our college-issued purchasing cards expire April 2013. The new cards, with updated expiration dates, have arrived. Please check your card now. If your card expires April 2013, call Daisy Anderson at ext. 2211 to arrange a time to exchange your card. 

Guidelines for college vehicle use 

Questions often arise about the payment method that should be used to purchase gas for an automobile when traveling on behalf of the college. Please review the three situations below:

1. When utilizing a Messiah College fleet vehicle, gas must be purchased using the Sunoco WEX card that is provided with the vehicle. The college issued P-card or a personal credit card should not be used.

2. When renting a vehicle, gas should be purchased using the College-issued P-card. This is the only time it is acceptable to use the P-card to purchase gas.

3. When using a personal vehicle for college travel, gas must be paid for by the employee. Upon completion of travel, the employee must complete a mileage reimbursement form (found on the finance channel on MCSquare). The employee will be reimbursed a flat rate per mile, currently 53 cents per mile. Any questions should be directed to purchasing at ext. 6010.

Jay McClymont’s winning chili featured in Lottie Nelson Dining Room 

If you missed the Chili Challenge, you can still have some of this first place chili! Jay’s “A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That” chili will be featured for lunch in Lottie on Tuesday, April 9 at the Southwest station.  Stop in for lunch and have some of this delicious chili. Pictures of the Chili Challenge can be found on dining services facebook page.

Reminder to use CommUNITY Day Passes

Participants in the United Way Employee Pledge Drive received CommUNITY Day Passes that entitle them to discounts on lunch in Lottie on the day(s) of their choosing, courtesy of dining services. This is a reminder that those coupons expire on June 30. Take advantage of the improving weather and walk over to Lottie for lunch someday soon! Please contact Kathy Castonguay, human resources, with questions.

Performance Management Workshops scheduled for supervisors

Human resources will host two workshop sessions on performance management in April. Topics covered will include managing the work behaviors of your employees, giving praise and constructive criticism and preparing for and conducting the annual appraisal.

Tuesday, April 23, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Kline 113

Wednesday, April, 24, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Boyer 432

Please contact Kathy Castonguay, kcastong@messiah.edu, with questions or to enroll in the session of your choice.

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Positions available:

Admissions Counselor — The office of admissions currently has an opening for the position of admissions counselor. This is a full-time, 12-month, administrative position. The admissions counselor oversees recruitment and admissions efforts for a specific geographic region and is responsible for communicating the mission of Messiah College to prospective students and their families while assisting them through the entire admissions process from recruitment to enrollment. A bachelor’s degree is required. The successful candidate must have strong and effective interpersonal skills in relating to high school age students and their parents with an emphasis on customer service; excellent communication skills both orally and in writing; organization and time management skills; computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite; self-starter with the ability to work without direct supervision while traveling; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; and ability to work with and relate to both on and off campus publics. A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel frequently is also required. To apply, please submit a rèsumè, letter of interest, statement of faith and salary requirements to Messiah College, Human Resources, One College Avenue, Suite 3015, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 or email humanres@messiah.edu. (Application materials are strongly preferred via email.) A job description is available in human resources or on the College website. Job-related questions should be directed to Dana Britton, director of admissions, at ext. 7270. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will accepted until the position is filled. 

Assistant Director of Admissions for Multicultural Student Recruitment — The department of admissions currently has an opening for the position of assistant director of admissions for multicultural student recruitment. This is a full-time, 12-month, administrative position. Along with traditional recruitment activities, this position provides leadership to the multicultural and underrepresented student recruitment initiatives and is responsible for communicating the mission of Messiah College to prospective students and their families. Education and experience required includes a bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred. Three years of college admissions experience required; multicultural recruitment experience preferred. Other requirements include effective interpersonal skills in student and family counseling; ability to work with a wide-age range of students, from middle school to high school; experience working with first-generation college students; ability to work with and relate well to a broad spectrum of consitutencies including people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds; excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational and time management skills; expertise in computer technology as it relates to communication, presentations and organization of data; self-starter and able to work without direct supervision while on the road; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; and Spanish language ability a plus. To apply, please submit a rèsumè, letter of interest, statement of faith and salary requirements to Messiah College, Human Resources, One College Avenue, Suite 3015, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 or email humanres@messiah.edu. (Application materials sent via email preferred.) A detailed job description is available on the College website. Position-related questions should be directed to Dana Britton, director of admissions, at dbritton@messiah.edu. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Free:

Reptile aquarium —Free glass reptile aquarium with warming light and pad. The aquarium is 36 in. long × 16.5 in. high × 18 in. deep. Please contact Wendell at wwitter@messiah.edu.

For rent:

House — Located at 1142 Gettysburg Pike, Dillsburg, PA 17019 (2.2 miles from Messiah’s campus). This beautiful, remodeled farmhouse is furnished with a large living room and eat-in kitchen. There are four large bedrooms upstairs furnished with beds, dressers, desks and chairs. The back portion of the house includes a full bath, an office/study room, laundry room and a large bedroom which is great for visiting family or friends. The house also offers two separate living spaces with a large living room and a finished attic. Asking $1,250/month for rent plus utilities, $500 security deposit is required. The utilities include electric, high-speed internet, trash and heating. Care for the grounds (about a quarter of an acre) and snow removal are the responsibility of the renter. Some nice amenities include a side yard that is large and gives kids plenty of space to play. It is also completely enclosed with a fence. Neighbors are very nice and quiet. Please contact Paul by email at acaito@messiah.edu or 1paulmichaels@gmail.com or by phone at 717-364-6564.

For sale:

Cherry and antique black desk and matching lateral file cabinet — Purchased Aug. 2011 for $1,589 in mint condition, on sale for $600. If interested contact Eldon at ext. 6520 or efry@messiah.edu.

120GB computer hard-drive —Internal hard-drive, not external. Make an offer. For more information, contact Stephen Beaver at sbeaver@messiah.edu.

1995 Chevrolet Blazer LT — Very good condition, 132,000 miles, 4.3 liter, one owner, air, power steering, power windows, power door locks, AM/FM cassette. Asking $3,500. Please email ekime@messiah.edu for pictures or test drive.

Outside organization announcement:

William Paul Young, author of “The Shack” and “Cross Roads” to speak April 12 — Children’s Aid Society, Southern PA District Church of the Brethren invites you to mark the importance of Child Abuse Prevention Month and celebrate their 100th birthday with William Paul Young, author of “The Shack” and “Cross Roads” in Brubaker Auditorium on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Young was abused physically, sexually and emotionally as a child. His books embody the great loss he experienced and his roads to healing. Valerie Pritchett of Harrisburg’s abc27 News “Live at Five” will join Young on stage as interviewer and friend of children. Get your ticket here or call 800-965-9324 and join us for this historic event. For more information, contact Sherri Hoffman at shoffman@messiah.edu.

Host family needed —Host families are needed to host high school international students for the 2013-2014 school year. Students will attend Bible Baptist/West Shore Christian Academy. Host families will be given a stipend each month to cover all expenses. If you would like more information, please contact Emily at ewarari@messiah.edu.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
I Peter 1:3 (NRSV)

News

Raeann Hamon, distinguished professor of family science and gerontology, and Rona Karasik, Jennifer Writz and Anand Reddy (all from St. Cloud University in Minn.) had their publication “Two Thumbs Up: Using Popular Films in Introductory Aging Courses” published in “Gerontology and Geriatrics Education” (2013). For more information, visit this link.

Please join us in congratulating Lynn Masser, lead cook, who won a silver medal at the 2013 NACUFS (National Association of College and University Food Services) Regional Conference held at Millersville University on March 17. This is an ACF (American Culinary Federation) certified competition judged and critiqued by certified master chefs. Lynn completed against nine other chefs at this event. This year’s selected protein was duck and the competing chefs were tasked with designing a meal which included this item.  Lynn prepared Asian duck sliders with pickled vegetables, sriracha aioli and duck fat french fries. See pictures of Lynn and her winning plate on this website or at Messiah’s dining services Facebook page.

Messiah 411

President Phipps to host open door day April 5

President Kim Phipps will host an “Open Door” Day on Friday, April 5 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. Please call the president’s office at ext. 2820 if you have any questions.

Third annual Messiah College Easter Egg Hunt set for April 6

Join Messiah College alumni, employees and their families for the third annual Messiah College Easter Egg Hunt!

Who: Open to all Messiah alumni, employees and family members

When: Saturday, April 6

• Check-in opens at 9:30 a.m.*
• Egg Hunt begins at 10 a.m.

Where: Messiah College- The hunt will begin on Eisenhower Lawn. 

Register: To register, email alumnievents@messiah.edu 

The Easter Egg Hunt will be divided into three age groups: one through four year olds, five to eight year olds, and nine and up. All children will receive candy found in their eggs and those who find special golden eggs will be able to select a prize! All alumni, employees and family are invited to enjoy refreshments at the Climenhega Homestead immediately following the Egg Hunt. We look forward to seeing you there!

*Please note that parking on campus will be full that day so plan to arrive early to find a spot!

Kathy Balmer to share departmental honors presentation April 3

On April 3 from at 4:30 p.m. in Boyer 131, Kathleen Balmer (‘13) will share her experiences with the “life-transforming” power of text and literacy as a tool for critical dialogue in her senior honors college and education departmental honors presentation titled “Seeds: Cultivating Critical Conversations through Children’s Literature.” During the course of the presentation, Kathleen will discuss processes involved in writing and illustrating “Seeds,” her piece of original children’s literature for the upper elementary and middle school audience. The presentation will also include reading excerpts from “Seeds” and a critical dialogue activity that incorporates Kathleen’s text and themes of environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Please save the date for this Homecoming Oct. 18 and 19

A reminder that all events during this 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, by email or phone at ext. 2490 by Wednesday, May 1.

The 2013 Homecoming weekend schedule will be made available online by July 1 here. 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!

“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 May 28-July 22, 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 homeschooled and high school students), employees, alumni, parents, community friends and anyone who would like to further their education. All courses are taught by Messiah professors, offering an online educational experience that reflects Messiah’s commitment to academic excellence. Registration for summer session begins April 11 and runs through May 21. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in registering or learning more, visit messiah.edu/online.

Fall 2012 CIRP freshman survey results available 

The office of institutional research administered the CIRP freshman survey during orientation week to the fall 2012 first-year student cohort. Please look at the institutional research webpage for an info-graphic aiming to provide an overall picture of the results organized by our four broad general education outcome areas. The college senior survey (CSS) is being administered right now to senior students who completed the CIRP freshman survey in fall 2009. The CSS mimics the CIRP freshman survey and we have the ability to match students CIRP freshman survey responses to their college senior survey responses. By fall 2013, we should have our first official longitudinal results for student learning assessment from a nationally normed instrument!

It’s BJ’s Wholesale Club open enrollment time

BJ’s Wholesale Club open enrollment will run from Monday, April 1 through Tuesday, April 30. BJ’s is again offering Messiah employees a 15-month inner circle membership for $40 ($10 savings and three additional months), or a 15-month rewards membership for $80 ($20 savings and three additional months). This offer is not available in the club or online. Current BJ’s members should check their membership expiration dates at this time. The next open enrollment will be held in October. If your membership will expire prior to October, you must renew it now. BJ’s will no longer accept early/late applications. Please note that when renewing prior to the expiration date, ALL extra months are added onto the length of the membership, no months are ever lost.

For further details, or to enroll or renew, please visit the procurement channel on MCSquare.  Fill out the registration form and return it to Daisy Anderson in suite 3012.  Please call ext. 2100 with any questions.

Classifieds

Position available:

Temporary Grounds Worker — The grounds department currently has an opening for the temporary position of grounds worker. This temporary position assists full-time grounds employees for two or more days per week from April through November performing various grounds-related tasks which will include operation of standard grounds equipment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required as is six months to one year grounds related experience. Must have good interpersonal skills; ability to function successfully as a member of a team; ability to work with limited supervision; must be self-motivated; have strong time-management and organizational skills; knowledgeable about basic grounds procedures including weed whipping, trimming, push mowing, weeding, mulching, etc.; demonstarted proficiency with basic grounds equipment including mowers, weed whips, trimmers, blowers; and posess a valid PA driver’s license required. To apply, please submit a letter of interest and rèsumè to Messiah College, Human Resources, Suite 3015, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 or email humanres@messiah.edu. (Application materials are preferred via email.)  A detailed job description is available on the College website. Job-related question should be directed to Jared Rudy, manager of grounds, at ext. 6051. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Free:

Toner cartridges —The Library has three unopened Laserjet printer Q1338A toner cartidges that we can no longer use. Two of the cartridges are HP brand and the other seems to be of a generic variety. First come, first serve to anyone who can use them. Please reply to droof@messiah.edu if interested. 

Five gallon bucket of red barn and fence paint — Contact Rhonda at ext. 7291 or rking@messiah.edu.

Wanted:

Short-term rental — Messiah graduate seeking a rental apartment for she and her spouse and small, friendly, trained dog for May and June 2013. Please contact Angela Hare with information at AHare@messiah.edu.

Old garden hose — Old or unwanted garden hose needed. Thanks to all who have supplied hoses – we’re only a few hundred feet short of the goal! If you have hose you’d like to get rid of, please call Don at ext. 7169 or email dpratt@messiah.edu to arrange for pickup.

For sale:

2004 Isuzu Rodeo SUV —140K miles, V6, 4WD, gray with gray interior, recently serviced, runs great, Honda engine, roof rack, power windows, trailer hitch. Email afaro@messiah.edu if interested in picture or test drive. Asking $4,800.

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21 (NRSV)

News

For the past five years, the provost has been giving direct oversight to the development and implementation of graduate programming. While this current arrangement has worked, the growth of our programs and the consideration of new programs addressed in our strategic plan creates a challenge. To address this need, I have asked John Addleman to serve as associate provost for graduate and nontraditional programs. This will be a half-time position with John continuing in his position as director, graduate program in counseling. In this role, John will give leadership to the graduate programs as a whole, oversight to the performance of each existing program and leadership to the development of new graduate programming. John will also have oversight of the College’s online summer session, dual enrollment programming and the development of other nontraditional programming. John will begin in this new position on July 1. President Phipps and the Board have encouraged this move and President Phipps will be funding this initially out of Board-designated innovation funds, so this will not have an impact on the current operating budget.
Randall Basinger, provost

Karen Barone, adjunct instructor in the department of communications, was the closing speaker at the International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference in Orlando, Fla. in early March. Karen presented her research “Crisis as Opportunity: Encouraging Post-Crisis Organizational Renewal.”

An article by Randall Zwally, senior lecturer in music, was published in the March issue of the national journal of the Music Library Association “Notes.” The article concerns the Castellani/Andriaccio classical guitar duo and their new DVD “The Guitar and a Journey of Two.”

Messiah 411

President Phipps to host open door day April 5

President Kim Phipps will host an “Open Door” Day on Friday, April 5 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. Please call the president’s office at ext. 2820 if you have any questions.

Campus reception cancelled

The campus farewell reception for Debra Sauders, director of print and web communications, that was previously scheduled for Thursday, March 21, has been cancelled due to an unanticipated personal schedule conflict. Deb is leaving Messiah to take another position that is much closer to her home and family; her last day will be Friday, March 22. Although regrettably we are no longer able to host a reception—you are invited to stop by Deb’s office on third floor Old Main or email her to thank her for her service and significant contributions to Messiah and to wish her well in all of her future endeavors.
Carla Gross, director of marketing and public relations

David Weaver-Zercher to discuss “Amish Behaving Badly? Amish Realities and Amish Reality Shows”

With beard-cutting incidents in Ohio, a so-called Amish Mafia and Amish teens “breaking Amish,” it may appear that Amish culture is falling apart. In this presentation, David Weaver-Zercher, who served as a consultant to federal prosecutors at the beard-cutting trials, will sort out Amish reality from misunderstandings inspired by reality television and other media outlets. If you’re interested in the beard-cutting incidents—who did what to whom, and why did they do it—or wonder about the reality of the Amish Mafia, join us for this lecture on Tuesday, March 26, 4-5:15 p.m. in Boyer 131. Sponsored by the Sider Institute for Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan Studies.

Workshop for the Christian Guitarist set for April 13

The department of music will again be offering a Workshop for the Christian Guitarist. It will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts. The event is open to the public. Admission price is $25 for any type of student (under age 21) and $40 for the general public.

In addition to presentations for both the acoustic and electric guitarist a new feature this year will be a special group of presentations especially for the beginning through intermediate level guitarist. The focus of the event is to help guitarists be more effective in serving the church with their music. 

All information, including online registration, is available here. There is a printable poster on the registration page . Please consider displaying some of these posters at your church.

Christopher O’Riley concludes Cultural Series season April 17

This season’s Cultural Series concludes with a performance by Christopher O’Riley Wednesday, April 17 at 8 p.m. in Parmer Hall of the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts. We are excited to have our first Cultural Series performance in the new hall with all the wonderful features it offers. 

In “Out of My Hands,” the acclaimed American pianist and host of NPR’s “From the Top” dives into repertoire from Radiohead to Ravel to Chopin in a storm of music heralded by Rolling Stone for its “unblinking virtuosity.” Guest artists Messiah College Women’s Ensemble, conducted by Rachel Cornacchio, will join him to sing his Joni Mitchell song arrangements. Tickets are $23 and can be obtained by contacting the ticket office at ext. 6036. VISA/Mastercard are accepted.  Additional information about O’Riley can be found here.

Thank You: You are making a difference 

We would like to extend our gratitude to all employees for their dedication to Messiah College. Your faithful support of last year’s Employee Giving Program provided $118,272.89 for our annual fund. This fund provides critical resources, including scholarship aid, that help to offset the rising costs associated with higher education. Thank you for your generosity to the annual fund and the Messiah College community.
Beth Clark, director of annual giving

Messiah announces new tool for communicating during an emergency

In partnership with ITS, the Crisis Management Team wants to make all Messiah students and employees aware of a new way that they might receive information and instructions during a campus emergency. Using Safe*Connect software, we are now able to interrupt nearly all of the computers on the College’s network with a pop-up screen that will alert the campus to an emergency situation and provide further instruction.

Safe*Connect is embedded in the access control software intalled on your computer by ITS. All employee PCs and Macs are equipped with this software. (Not all student Macs have this software, but it can be requested by calling student computing services at ext. 3333.) Because the software refreshes every 10 minutes or so, not everyone will receive the message at the same time. (Your computer’s refresh schedule depends on when you booted up your machine.) However within 10 minutes of sending a Safe*Connect alert, we anticipate that the message should be broadly communicated across campus. 

Safe*Connect is just one of several ways the College will communicate during an emergency situation. We anticipate using text message alerts, social media, mass email, the College website and emergency blog as well. Text message alerts remain the most effective, fastest way of getting information and instructions to the entire campus, so if you haven’t signed up yet for text message alerts, we strongly encourage you to do so today. Instructions can be found here. More about the College’s emergency response plans and methods of communication can be found here.

Learning Technology Services introduces Innovation Zone

Learning Technology Services is now located on the first floor of Hoffman. We even have an Innovation Zone located right off the lobby. Please stop by and celebrate our move with us. You will find us in the following offices:

H101 – Seleena Lindsey, learning technology specialist
H101 – Cindi Tomes, learning technology specialist
H102 – Diane Hunsinger, copyright and educational support specialist
H103 – Vaughn Miller, helpdesk support II
H105 – Craig Gephart, helpdesk support II
H106 – Innovation Zone
H113B – Lew Gladfelter, helpdesk coordinator
H113C – Berte Thompson, director of technology support services
H108 – Susan Shannon, director of learning technology services
H111 – Ryan Mark, helpdesk support II

We look forward to your visit.
Susan Shannon, director of learning technology services

WWWhat? web tip

Photo cropping like a pro: Croppola.com provides automatic suggestions to obtain the best composition from photos you’ve already shot.  Upload your picture and Croppola.com does the rest. Download the zip file and use as needed. Available for your iPhone/iPad as well.

Performance Management Workshops scheduled for supervisors

Human resources will host two workshop sessions on performance management in April. Topics covered will include managing the work behaviors of your employees, giving praise and constructive criticism and preparing for and conducting the annual appraisal.

Tuesday, April 23, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Kline 113

Wednesday, April, 24, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Boyer 432

Please contact Kathy Castonguay, kcastong@messiah.edu, with questions or to enroll in the session of  your choice.

2012-2013 performance appraisal schedule posted  

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 at  link found here. 

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

Classifieds

Position available:

Part-Time Administrative Assistant, Graduate Program in Nursing — The graduate program in nursing has a current opening for the position of administrative assistant. This is a part-time, 20 hours-per-week, 12-month, band 7C position. This position provides specialized support to the coordinator of the graduate program in nursing. Responsibilities include acting as first point of contact for program interaction including visitors, faculty candidates and students. Education and experience include associate’s degree and/or specialized training as well as two to three years of administrative support experience; at least one year of experience in office supervision required. Other requirements include professional-level communication skills, including strong writing, editing, speaking and comprehension skills; ability to communicate successfully across departments and with various constituencies, including external contacts; strong organizational skills including time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities; expert computer proficiency including the ability to work independently in Banner, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Listservs and Outlook as well as understand basic web design and online learning formats; ability to maintain and generate various reports (budgets, student lists, program meeting minutes, etc.); ability to work independently on complex projects managing significant portions with little to no oversight; understanding of compliance and regulations related to higher education and the submission of proposals for the graduate program in nursing both internally and externally; and specialized training and development in supervision and event planning. To apply, please submit a rèsumè, letter of interest, statement of faith and salary requirements to Messiah College, Human Resources, One College Avenue, Suite 3015, Mechanicsburg PA 17055 or email humanres@messiah.edu. (Application materials sent via email preferred.) A detailed job description is available on the College website . Job-related questions should be directed to Louann Zinsmeister, coordinator of the graduate program in nursing, at ext. 7229. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Free:

Bunny — Small black bunny in need of a new home. This bunny was abandoned and lived in the wild for a few months before being rescued. We are unsure of her age, but she is probably only a year or two old. She uses a litter box, which will come with her, as well as a small cage. She loves to be petted, but isn’t fond of being picked up or held; therefore not an ideal pet for young children. If you can give this special girl a home, please contact Lynn at lbrown@messiah.edu.

Printer cartridges — Cannon 3e series: 4 cyan, 4 black, 4 yellow, 5 magenta; 1 HP 57 tri-color, 1 HP 56 black. Previously used for a color printer in our department that was upgraded. All are new. For more information, contact Kim Christen, department of marking and public relations, at ext. 6027 or kchriste@messiah.edu.

For sale:

Home —Located in Camp Hill, Lower Allen Township. This charming, three bedroom, 1.5 bath, split-level home boasts hardwood floors throughout, crown molding on main level, separate dining room, living room, family room, patio and .27 acres of fenced yard space. This well maintained home with many upgrades will not be on the market long! For more information on this listing, visit this link.  Contact Rachel Cornacchio at rcornacchio@messiah.edu or Olivia Carpenter (listing agent) at Olivia.Carpenter@kw.com.

House — We plan to sell our lovely house across the Yellow Breeches from Messiah (Faculty Hill) by the end of summer next year. If you are interested, call or email us for details or a tour at rstevick@messiah.edu, pstevick@messiah.edu or call 717-697 5526. 

Leapster 2 console and case – $35; Leapster games – $7 each. All gently used, but in original packaging: “I Spy,” “Up,” “Wall-E,” “Lightning McQueen,” “Finding Nemo.” Buy console and ALL games together for $60; Step 2 water table — $10; Step 2 canyon road/train table — $15; Radio Flyer tricycle — $10; Radio Flyer Scooter — Ages two to five, $15; Lightning McQueen bike helmet — Ages two to five, $5; Spiderman flip -open sofa — $5. If interested call ext. 3009 or email mcunning@messiah.edu. 

2004 Isuzu Rodeo SUV —140K miles, V6, 4WD, gray with gray interior, recently serviced, runs great, Honda engine, roof rack, power windows, trailer hitch. Email afaro@messiah.edu if interested in picture or test drive. Asking $5,000.

For there is still a vision for the appointed time; it speaks of the end, and does not lie. If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay.
Habakkuk 2:3 (NRSV)

News

I am happy to announce that Caroline Maurer has accepted the position of dean of the School of Business, Education and Social Sciences. I would like to thank all of you who participated in the search and provided feedback to the search committee. I would especially like to thank David Hagenbuch, Raeann Hamon, Valerie Lemmon, Obed Mfum-Mensah and Jenell Paris for their tireless work on the search committee. I am pleased at Maurer’s acceptance and it is clear that she is very excited about coming to Messiah College.
Randall G. Basinger, provost

Congratulations to Abaz Kryemadhi, assistant professor of physics, who has been awarded a summer visiting faculty team grant from the Department of Energy. Abaz and students Joel Love (engineering) and Jack Bluebaugh (physics and mathematics) will work in Chicago to prototype a neutron detector for a cryogenic dark matter search experiment. The team will collaborate with Fermi National Laboratory. This is the second consecutive year in which Abaz has received this prestigious grant award.

Damian Savarino, senior lecturer in music, will appear as Baron Douphol and Dottore Grenvil in Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra’s concert production of Verdi’s masterpiece “La Traviata.” For more information, visit www.harrisburgsymphony.org.

Congratulations to Edward “Clay” Polson, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology, and his wife Lauren on the arrival of their son Joshua on March 5. Joshua weighed 9 lbs., 4 oz. and was 21 in. Best wishes Clay, Lauren and big sister Lucy.

Michael True, director of the Internship Center, has been interviewed in the last few weeks by the “San Francisco Appeal” newspaper about unpaid internships in the Bay Area, as well as nationally, and by the “Chronicle of Higher Education” on how internships help students to get jobs. He also was interviewed on an internet radio program about the “Evolution of Internships.”

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An Evening with Leymah Gbowee

Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Peace laureate, and president of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, will present the final lecture in the Courage and Conviction series on Monday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts. Gbowee is a Liberian peace activist, trained social worker, women’s rights advocate and recipient of the 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate. Gbowee’s leadership of the Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace — which brought together Christian and Muslim women in a nonviolent movement that played a pivotal role in ending Liberia’s civil war in 2003 — is chronicled in her memoir “Mighty Be Our Powers,” and in the documentary, “Pray the Devil Back to Hell.”

Admission is free, but a ticket is required; contact the ticket office at ext. 6036 for more information.

Theodore Prescott artist talk rescheduled to March 20

Theodore Prescott’s artist talk has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 20 at 4:15 p.m. in room 124 of the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and the Performing Arts. Ted, emeritus professor of art, taught sculpture and was head of the art program for many years. In his lecture, he will speak about how the sculpture was developed, fabricated and installed. He will show photographs of the process from its origins in an orchard to the final forms on display.

Campus farewell reception for Debra Sauders

All Messiah employees are invited to a farewell reception for Debra Sauders, director of print/web communications and assistant director of marketing, on Thursday, March 21, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Climenhaga Homestead. Deb is leaving Messiah to take a position as the director of advancement communications at Franklin and Marshall College, an institution much closer to her home and family.

In her nearly 11 years at Messiah, Deb has provided important leadership to the College’s creative and editorial teams and has made significant contributions to Messiah’s integrated print and web communications functions. Deb’s gifts and abilities in marketing and communications have strengthened Messiah’s brand and the numerous ways in which we tell our institutional story in print and digital media. Please join us at the campus reception in thanking Deb for her service and dedication to Messiah College—and in wishing her well in all of her future endeavors.
Carla Gross, director of marketing and public relations

Department of visual arts senior show reception set for March 23 

On Saturday, March 23 at 7 p.m. the Climenhaga Building will be ablaze with the extraordinary artwork of our senior students. The celebration will be accompanied by lively jazz, snacks and special performances by the theatre department. This annual reception has become one of the biggest social events on campus – and it is free and open to the public.  

Far too big to be accommodated by the Aughinbaugh Gallery, the senior students of the department of visual arts will occupy the entire building to present an exhibition of their multi-disciplinary artwork representing the culmination of four years of studies at Messiah College. Please mark it on your calendar and be sure to be there. The artwork will be on view March 22 through April 14.

David Weaver-Zercher to discuss “Amish Behaving Badly? Amish Realities and Amish Reality Shows”

With beard-cutting incidents in Ohio, a so-called Amish Mafia and Amish teens “breaking Amish,” it may appear that Amish culture is falling apart. In this presentation, David Weaver-Zercher, who served as a consultant to federal prosecutors at the beard-cutting trials, will sort out Amish reality from misunderstandings inspired by reality television and other media outlets. If you’re interested in the beard-cutting incidents—who did what to whom, and why did they do it—or wonder about the reality of the Amish Mafia, join us for this lecture on Tuesday, March 26, 4-5:15 p.m. in Boyer 131. Sponsored by the Sider Institute for Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan Studies.

Service Day registration begins March 18 

Service Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 18. Volunteer registration will begin on Monday, March 18. Those interested in proposing or leading a project for Service Day, please contact Jessica Teeter at serviceday@messiah.edu. More information about Service Day is available here.

“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 May 28-July 22, 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 homeschooled and high school students), employees, alumni, parents, community friends and anyone who would like to further their education. All courses are taught by Messiah professors, offering an online educational experience that reflects Messiah’s commitment to academic excellence. Registration for summer session begins April 11 and runs through May 21. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in registering or learning more, visit messiah.edu/online.

Wellness exercise classes available this spring

Two wellness exercise classes are available for employees this spring. Pilates will be offered from 5-5:45 p.m.in the Hostetter Chapel Fellowship Hall on Wednesdays beginning March 20. The class will run for six weeks for the low cost of $15. Interested employees are asked to pre-register in the fitness center prior to the first class, if possible. If not possible, payment may be brought to the first class. Also, an employee-only Exercise to Music class is currently meeting on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:15-6 p.m. Come and join 15 of your colleagues who have been meeting for a couple of weeks. The class is led by male and female senior health and exercise science majors as a class project, so there is no cost to employees who attend!

Information for upcoming wellness personal profile campaign

Just a reminder that employees who accumulate 100 wellness points before June 15 will experience health insurance premium savings for the following year. Completing the online Capital BlueCross Health Assessment known as the “Better Health Works Personal Profile” is required for employees seeking 100 wellness points, even if you completed one last year. To encourage and assist employees in completing the profile, the wellness team will be running a four-week health assessment campaign beginning March 25. At this point in time, 145 employees have completed the profile for the 2012-13 academic year; our goal is to have 300 completed profiles by the end of the four-week campaign (April 19). Watch for details to follow!

The Textbook Express offers new tools to faculty

The Textbook Express is offering two new tools to make textbook ordering easier for faculty. In place of campus mailing requisitions, we will now be sending requisitions via email only. Please look for the fall 2013 forms in your Messiah email accounts very soon. You may simply edit the book information in the email as needed and then reply to the message to submit your textbook responses. As always, no department chair signature is required.

In addition we have enabled online textbook requisitioning on our website. Click on the faculty link under store links to set up your profile and get started. To view a tutorial with further instructions, go to www.messiah.edu/bookstore and click on the “Textbook Express” tab. Scroll down and view the PDF tutorial under “Faculty Information.”

Important information for summer student employment

Did you know that the payroll office maintains student work applications for students who request to have one kept on file for employment opportunities? If you are a supervisor looking for a student to hire, you are welcome to come to the payroll office to view student applications. If you know of any students who are interested in a summer campus job but who have not yet located an assignment, please encourage them to come to the payroll office to fill out the optional application.

Contribute training offered in new series of web tips called “WWWhat?”

Registration is available for Contribute classes for this semester. Contribute is the software used to update College webpages. Please go to MCSquare, “Employee Training,” “Web” for the full listing and sign up!

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For rent:

Apartment in Grantham— One bedroom with study/den at 724A Grantham Rd. Available April 1. One year lease required, no smoking, no pets. Water, sewer, trash removal paid by landlord. Contact groff@messiah.edu or Jim or Beth at 717-766-8836 or 717-364-6998.

Two bedroom cottage — Located near wetlands waterfront at Stone Harbor, N.J. $950 per week. $300 for a weekend (Friday and Saturday evenings). Contact Lois Beck at lbeck@messiah.edu for a link to view a slide show or George Beck at 717-579-9899 for further information.

For sale:

Brand new pool liner — 18 ft. round for above ground round pool. $100. Contact dshearer@messiah.edu or call 717-991-4270.

Yard Machine snow blower — 8 hp., 26 in. path, two stage. Very good condition, used very little. Asking $425. Email sreynolds@messiah.edu.

2007 Honda Accord EX —Four door sedan, metallic blue with grey leather interior. V6, auto, alloy wheels, rear spoiler, six-disc changer, power sunroof, heated seats, air, locks, cruise, etc. Looks like new inside and out. 58,000 miles. Asking $14,700. Super clean car. For more information, contact 717-642-9548.

Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.
Hebrews 10:23 (NRSV)

News

Please join with me in welcoming Krystalyn Davis to her new position as the interim director of community life at the Messiah College Philadelphia Campus (MCPC). Krystalyn is a Messiah as well as MCPC alumna (family studies graduate ‘98) and also has a master’s in social work from Fordham University. She is a certified social worker and brings a wealth of experience in social work, counseling, local church ministry and knowledge and experience of the great city of Philadelphia to her new job. She will be working in supervision and development of the MCPC residence life, co-curricular and service-learning programs. We are very excited to have her as part of the MCPC staff.
Ryan Gladwin, program director, Messiah College Philadelphia Campus

Amanda Coffey, vice president for human resources and compliance, and her team would like to welcome Donna Fink to the new role of compliance coordinator. Donna has been employed by Messiah College since July 2005 and has performed diligent and outstanding work for the provost’s office. Donna brings a wealth of experience to this new position with 20-plus years in the compliance field. Please congratulate Donna as she transitions into her new role and serves the campus community in a new capacity.  

Raeann Hamon, distinguished professor of family science and gerontology, and Julie Guistwite (’99 family studies) presented a poster titled “Linking Public Health Education and Bereavement Services in the Funeral Home to Enhance Older Adult Quality of Life” at the 39th Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Annual Meeting and Educational Leadership Conference, St. Petersburg, Fl. on March 1.

The registrar’s office welcomed Emily Kime to its team on March 4. Emily is the new academic records specialist.
Carrie Widdowson, associate registrar

I want to thank everyone for giving to help pay for my medical bills. You have all touched my heart in a big way. God bless each one of you. God is good.
Vicky Yost, postal services clerk

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An Evening with Leymah Gbowee

Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Peace laureate, and president of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, will present the final lecture in the Courage and Conviction series on Monday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. in The Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts. Gbowee is a Liberian peace activist, trained social worker, women’s rights advocate and recipient of the 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate. Gbowee’s leadership of the Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace — which brought together Christian and Muslim women in a nonviolent movement that played a pivotal role in ending Liberia’s civil war in 2003 — is chronicled in her memoir “Mighty Be Our Powers,” and in the documentary, “Pray the Devil Back to Hell.”

Admission is free, but a ticket is required; contact the ticket office at ext. 6036 for more information.

Into the City Mini trip to Clark Associates rescheduled to March 20

Due to the recent snowstorm, the Into the City Mini trip to Clark Associates in Lancaster, Pa. has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 20. The same schedule will apply (departure at 2 p.m., returning approximately 7:30 p.m.)

There is still space available on this trip. Interested students should contact the Career Center at career@messiah.edu or ext. 6016.

While at Clark Associates, students will meet with numerous executives and Messiah alumni employed (more than 20!) at the organization and also have the opportunity to tour Clark’s facilities. In addition to learning about Clark Associates (an organization recently named as one of Central Penn Business Journal’s Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies) and their recruitment process, students will be challenged to consider the transferability of their Messiah College experience to the workplace. The program will conclude with a networking dinner.

We appreciate your help with informing students about the new date for this exciting and educational program. If you are interested in incorporating this event into a class, please contact the Career Center for more details at ext. 6016 or career@messiah.edu. This organization is interested in students from any academic major. For more information about Clark Associates, please visit this website.

Spring Into the City program announced

Applications are now being accepted for the latest “Into the City” destination – New York City! This career immersion program will take place on April 11-12 and promises students a high-impact, hands-on and educational experience. They will receive firsthand exposure to living, working and connecting in the greater NYC area by meeting Messiah alumni and parents through company site visits and tours, panel presentations and a networking reception.

Organizations represented include: Bloomberg, Charity: Water, Educators 4 Excellence, JP Morgan, Ketchum, Perry Ellis, The H(app)athon Project, Time Warner, Inc., The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs, The New York Foundling and more. 

Spots are limited and fill up quickly, so please encourage your students from all majors and academic years to apply for this educational opportunity.

**APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY WEDNSDAY, MARCH 27 at 5 p.m. For more information, visit the “Into the City” website.

An info session will be offered Wednesday, March 20 at 12:30 p.m. in Hostetter 113. Students must RSVP to attend. Educators are also welcome!

ITC is sponsored by the Career Center, office of alumni and parent relations and the development office.

Instructions for reserving group study room in Learning Commons

As part of the Library Learning Commons project, there are now two group study rooms in the Library that can be reserved by using the link on the Library homepage  by going to this page. 

Each room includes a large-screen wall monitor and a table equipped with four power jacks and four data jacks (to plug PC laptops into the monitor).  Each room seats five around the table; chairs can be brought in to accommodate up to 10 participants total (snugly). Minimum group: two people. 

Important reminder from conference services

Are you planning an event on campus for this school year? The deadline for submitting requests to conference services is Friday, March 8 (start of spring break). Requests submitted after this date will not be approved. This applies to student, departmental and academic events. The following dates are now closed to events requiring set up needs: March 23, April 13 and April 18.

Important information about Capital Blue Cross coordination of benefits

Individuals who are enrolled in the Messiah College Capital Blue Cross coverage may from time to time receive a coordination of benefits questionnaire from Capital Blue Cross. This process ensures that claims are being paid by the appropriate insurance carrier and allows Capital Blue Cross to monitor Messiah’s health care expenses. Prompt attention to Capital’s request for information helps to prevent delays in the processing of your healthcare claims. Please see the attached letter from Capital Blue Cross outlining this process. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Capital Blue Cross COB service line at 1-866-494-7254.

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Positions available:

Administrative Assistant to the Office of the Provost — The office of the provost has an immediate opening for the position of administrative assistant. This is a full-time, 12-month, band 7D position. This position provides specialized support to the provost, vice president for information technology/associate provost, and the provost’s executive assistant. Responsibilities include fielding phone calls, coordinating calendars, filing and completing projects using Microsoft Office programs; also analyzes data and crafts information into reports. Education and experience required include an associate’s degree and/or specialized training in office/project management or equivalent experience and two to three years of administrative support experience, at least one year of experience in higher education is strongly preferred.Other requirements include professional level communication skills, including strong writing, editing, speaking and comprehension skills; ability to communicate successfully across departments and with various constituencies, including external contacts; strong organizational skills, including time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities; expert computer proficiency including the ability to work independently in Banner, Excel and various databases as well as understand basic web design; ability to work independently on complex projects managing significant portions with little to no oversight; understanding of compliance and regulations related to higher education including regulations and certifications related to the institutional review board; and specialized training and development in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. To apply, please submit a rèsumè, letter of interest and salary requirements to Messiah College, Human Resources, One College Avenue, Suite 3015, Mechanicsburg PA  17055 or email humanres@messiah.edu. (Application materials sent via email preferred.) A detailed job description is available on the College website. Job-related questions should be directed to Inger Lindquist Blount, assistant director of human resources, at iblount@messiah.edu. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Catering Manager — The department of dining services has an immediate opening for the position of catering manager. This full-time, 12-month, administrative position oversees the execution of all on- and off-campus catered events. Education and experience required includes an associate’s degree or equivalent experience; college-level coursework in management, restaurant management, or other business related field strongly preferred. Three years related managerial experience is required. Other requirements include demonstrated effective interpersonal and human relations skills; ability to work with a diverse group of clients that include students, faculty and staff, board of trustee members and conference participants; strong organizational skills, including time-management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities; ability to effectively supervise and appropriately mentor both staff and student workers; proficient in computer skills with working knowledge of office software like Word, Excel and catering software applications; work with confidential matters regarding personnel and finances; able to physically perform work at the various duty stations supervised. To apply, please submit a rèsumè, letter of interest, statement of faith and salary requirements to Messiah College, Human Resources, One College Avenue, Suite 3015, Mechanicsburg PA 17055 or email humanres@messiah.edu. (Application materials sent via email preferred.) A detailed job description is available on the College website. Job-related questions should be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at ext. 6008. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.

HVAC/Refrigeration Technician — The department of facility services currently has an opening for the position of HVAC refrigeration technician. This is a full-time, 12-month, band 7E position. This position is responsible for installation, repair, replacement and/or maintenance of all plumbing, refrigeration and commercial cooking equipment systems. These systems include all potable water, sanitary, HVAC, refrigeration and cooking appliances and other essential systems. This position is also responsible for performing other building system repairs/preventive maintenance as assigned. Education and experience includes a high school diploma or equivalent required; universal refrigeration license required; five-plus years’ of experience in plumbing, refrigeration and electrical trouble shooting. Prefer knowledge in commercial kitchen equipment. Other requirements include extensive knowledge of plumbing, refrigeration, equipment repair and building codes; knowledge and experience with water and drainage systems; knowledge and experience in maintaining commercial kitchen equipment; broad range of repair knowledge across all mechanical trades; knowledge and ability to interpret building plans, schematics and equipment operation; ability to troubleshoot plumbing, refrigeration and commercial kitchen systems; ability to quickly recognize and evaluate potentially dangerous situations; solid organizational, time management and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently, make decisions and schedule necessary work; and experience in the use of computerized maintenance management systems. To apply, please submit a rèsumè, letter of interest and salary requirements to Messiah College, Human Resources, One College Avenue, Suite 3015, Mechanicsburg PA 17055 or email humanres@messiah.edu. (Application materials sent via email preferred.) A detailed job description is available on the College website.  Job-related questions should be directed to Brad Markley, director of facility services, at ext. 3500. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Free:

Universal Weight Set — Currently in Bittner Residence Hall basement. Taker must move. If interested contact Rhonda King at ext. 7291 or rking@messiah.edu.

For rent:

Apartment — Two bedroom, one bath, electric heat paid by renter, water, sewage, trash paid by property owner. Ten minutes from campus on Main Street in Shiremanstown. No smoking inside and No pets. $550/month. Contact Tara Jankouskas at 717-838-8290.

House — Furnished three-bedroom home available for the summer (May 29-Aug. 2). Approximately two miles from campus. Rent negotiable. We are looking for someone who would enjoy living with an indoor cat and would be willing to do yard maintenance. For more information, contact David Owen at owen@messiah.edu.

Houses — For rent in Grantham: two, three, or four bedroom houses available May 16 and/or Aug. 16 for student, graduate or family. 706 and 810 Grantham Road. For more information, contact Dale Fogelsanger at dfogelsa@messiah.edu or 717-623-0735.

For sale:

Hydrojohn Quintana Roo wetsuit — Women’s size large. $50; Portable file box — 14 x 10 x 11.5, $5; Miniature lights — 10 boxes of 100 count clear miniature lights with white cord. Lighted length 24.7; total length 27 feet; connect end to end, $30; Old fashioned telephone stand — $15; Folding drying rack — $5; Hammock from Mexico — $5; Desk — Dark tobacco wooden writing desk with fold out drawer for storage or keyboard. Dimensions 47 in. x 22 in., $40. Contact Rhonda at ext. 7291 or rking@messiah.edu.

Brunswick Masterpiece pool table — 4 × 8 × 1 slate table; ball return table. Includes all accessories, sticks, balls, cover and stick holder. Includes ping pong table top as well as accessories; 65th anniversary Snap-on Toolbox — Top and bottom box used for eight years; both have original keys; Model #KR537D Top and #KR557F bottom. Includes a Matco sidebox Model #MB302, three drawers with two large areas. Paid $4,500 for all three. Asking $1,100. Contact slindsey@messiah.edu for pictures or additional information.

Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure.
Psalm 16:9 (NRSV)

News

John Yeatts, professor of the psychology of religion, has accepted a position as senior pastor at the Grantham Brethren in Christ Church. John will continue at the College on a half-time basis through spring semester 2013 and will assume his position full-time at the church this summer. John has been at the College for 33 years. Beyond his classroom teaching, he has served as department chair, associate dean for general education and common learning, interim dean of the School of the Humanities and head coach of the baseball team. The College will miss his superb teaching and leadership. We wish him well as he moves into his role at the Grantham Church.
Randy Basinger, provost

The fire and safety systems coordinator position for the college has been moved from facility services to the department of safety. With the retirement of John Fite, this position has been filled by Valerian Curd, former safety officer with the department of safety. Valerian, known as “V,” will perform the same duties as John has done in the past. Please congratulate V when you see him on campus. If you have any questions related to fire systems or safety, please contact Vaerian at vcurd@messiah.edu or ext. 6747.

Paul Johns, instructor of human development and family science, after receiving additional post-licensure training and supervision, has achieved the designation of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Approved Supervisor. This designation reflects extensive knowledge of marriage and family therapy as well as the ability to train others in the discipline. In addition to the qualifications associated with being a licensed marriage and family therapist in Pennsylvania and an AAMFT clinical fellow, the approved supervisor designation allows Paul to supervise graduate students pursuing an MFT degree or post-graduate students pursuing licensure.

I am pleased to announce that Sarah Wade has accepted the position as director of international and transfer student recruitment. Through this role Sarah will provide leadership to these very important recruitment markets. You may remember Sarah from her time here as an admissions counselor and the assistant director of international recruitment from 2001-2005. She is also a Messiah alumna, having graduated from here in the late 1990s with a degree in English. Her master’s degree is in organizational leadership from Azusa Pacific University. I am excited to welcome Sarah back to her alma mater. Since 2005, she has led international recruitment and programming efforts at two larger public universities in PA and CO. She has much to offer as we continue to implement strategies related to growth in international and transfer students. She will begin her new role on Friday, March 1.  
John Chopka, vice president for enrollment management

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Representative from Temple Rome on campus March 5

Jim Sawyer, representative of Temple Rome, will be on campus Wednesday, March 5 to talk to students about studying abroad in Rome. If you are interested in meeting with him or would be interested in having him speak to your class(es), please contact Gina Hale in the intercultural office at  ext. 2131 or ghale@messiah.edu. The representative will be hosting an information session at 1 p.m. in the Eisenhower Board Room. Visit this link  to learn more about this program. 

Ted Prescott to give artist talk March 6

Theodore Prescott will give an artist talk about his sculptural installation in the new Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and the Performing Arts on Wednesday, March 6 at 4:15 p.m. in the High Center, room 124. Ted, emeritus professor of art, taught sculpture and was head of the art program for many years. In his lecture, he will speak about how the sculpture was developed, fabricated and installed. He will show photographs of the process from its origins in an orchard to the final forms on display.

“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 May 28-July 22, 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 homeschooled and high school students), employees, alumni, parents, community friends and anyone who would like to further their education. All courses are taught by Messiah professors, offering an online educational experience that reflects Messiah’s commitment to academic excellence. Registration for summer session begins April 11 and runs through May 21. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in registering or learning more, visit messiah.edu/online.

Service Day registration begins March 18 

Service Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 18. Volunteer registration will begin on Monday, March 18. Those interested in proposing or leading a project for Service Day, please contact Jessica Teeter at serviceday@messiah.edu. More information about Service Day is available here.

Grantham Church use of facilities 

The Grantham Church has revised their property and facility usage policies and guidelines.  In order to make a request for use of Grantham Church, the facility request form and facility agreement must be signed and submitted to the church office. The form can be found here. If you need clarification on any of the facility policies and guidelines, please contact the church office at 717-766‐0531 or office@granthamchurch.org.

Reminder from conference services

Are you planning an event on campus for this school year? The deadline for submitting requests to conference services is Friday, March 8 (start of spring break). Requests submitted after this date will not be approved. This applies to student, departmental and academic events. The following dates are now closed to events requiring set up needs: March 23, April 13 and April 18.

Classifieds

Position available:

Temporary Administrative Assistant — The office of the provost has an immediate opening for the position of administrative assistant. This full-time, temporary position (time frame to be determined) will provide specialized support to the office of the provost administrators. Responsibilities include fielding phone calls, coordinating calendars, filing and completing projects using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word). This position analyzes data and crafts information into reports. Education and experience required includes an associate’s degree and/or specialized training in office/project management or equivalent experience and two to three years of administrative support experience; at least one year of experience in higher education is preferred. Other requirements include professional-level communication skills, including strong writing, editing, speaking and comprehension skills; ability to communicate successfully across departments and with various constituencies, including external contacts; strong organizational skills, including time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities; expert computer proficiency as well as the ability to understand basic web design; and ability to work independently on complex projects managing significant portions with little to no oversight. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, rèsumè and statement of faith to humanres@messiah.edu. Please contact Inger Blount, assistant director of human resources, at iblount@messiah.edu with job-related questions. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Wanted:

Housing — Kristin Young (‘10) McIntyre is looking for inexpensive housing in the mid-state for her to complete her Harrisburg area medical practicum from April 7 – May 31. She is currently enrolled in a doctoral program at Thomas Jefferson Medical Center. If you can help, please contact Doug Wood at dwood@messiah.edu .

For sale:

House —Sitting on a .91 acre lot with young and mature trees, this well cared for home in Cumberland Valley School District is conveniently located between Carlisle and Mechanicsburg. A charming ranch with white picket fence is larger than it appears and offers country style living only minutes to Route 15 and I-81. With a neutral color scheme throughout, this 1,404 sq. ft. vinyl sided rancher offers single floor living with three bedrooms, one bath, laundry/mudroom, dining room, living room and kitchen. Included are electric range, dishwasher, refrigerator, garbage disposal, microwave, HE washer, dryer, all ceiling fans and double hung windows. Master bedroom has Pergo laminated flooring, large closet and access to patio. Kitchen remodeled with KraftMaid maple cabinets and ceramic tile. Basement has concrete floor, UV light and water filtration system, oil forced hot air and central air (oil tank in basement), and 200 amp electric with whole house surge protector. Detached one-car garage, 15 ft. × 50 ft., includes a 100 amp electric sub-panel and a large 15 ft. x 20 ft. storage room in rear of garage. Large paved driveway offers multiple parking spaces. The rear home foundation and plumbing are prepared for a second floor addition. House address is 1351 Zimmerman Road, Carlisle. For more information contact Seleena Lindsey at slindsey@messiah.edu or Thomas Lindsey, Wolfe & Company Realtors, at 717-580-2820/717-240-5080 or email tlindsey@wolfecr.com.

Brunswick Masterpiece pool table —4 × 8 × 1 slate table; ball return table. Includes all accessories, sticks, balls, cover and stick holder. Includes ping pong table top as well as accessories. Contact slindsey@messiah.edu for pictures or additional information.

But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.
2 Corinthians 4:7 (NRSV)

News

Associate Provost/Chief Information Officer William “Bill” G. Strausbaugh’s title has been changed to vice president for information technology/associate provost to more accurately reflect his scope of institutional responsibilities. We are grateful for Bill’s effective leadership of information technology and key aspects of the educational program.
Kim S. Phipps, president, and Randall G. Basinger, provost

Dr. James M. Lower, father of Jonathan Lauer, library director, passed away on Feb. 10 following a brief illness. A memorial service was held Feb. 13 at Hultgren Funeral Home in Wheaton, Ill. A link to Dr. Lower’s obituary is available at Hultgren’s website. Kindly remember the Lauer family during this time of loss.

Robert Reyes, professor of human development and family science and Boyer Fellow, recently had an article “Particularity and Integration: Understanding of Ecocultural Niches and the Implication for Fostering Diversity within Christian Colleges and Universities,” published in the journal, “Christian Higher Education,” volume 12, pages 35-50.

Messiah College was represented by the Concert Choir, under the director of Linda Tedford, at the District 7 Honors Choral Festival on Feb. 9 at Cumberland Valley High School. The concert culminated in a double choir piece written for the two ensembles by world-renown composers Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory. The piece was commissioned as part of a consortium project with the Cumberland County Music Educators Association, a project started and organized by Dr. Rachel Cornacchio, associate professor of music. There were approximately 900 audience members and over 200 singers involved.

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Important wellness workshop offered Feb. 21

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to learn how you can better care for your back and avoid the debilitating back problems common to many Americans. Dr. Robert Zabinski, a local chiropractor, is a recognized authority on the spine. Join us Thursday, Feb. 21 for his interactive workshop from 12-1 p.m. in Alexander Auditorium (Frey 110). 

Shredding Solutions on campus for confidential document shredding Feb. 21 

On Thursday, Feb. 21 Shredding Solutions will provide a shred truck on campus that will be accessible beginning at 11 a.m. The shred truck will be located in the service area parking spots located outside Hoffman Hall and will be available 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Please use this opportunity to purge your office/work areas of documentation that contains confidential information that has met its retention requirements and is no longer needed. See attachment for complete information.

Passport Processing available on campus Feb. 25

Representatives from the Cumberland County Court House will be on campus Monday, Feb. 25 to process passport applications. Applicants need to bring their photos, birth certificate, driver’s license, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE DRIVER’S LICENSE (non-PA residents also need to bring their Messiah ID along with a photocopy of their ID), completed application and fees to the Eisenhower Commons at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Applications can be downloaded  here. Please contact intercultural@messiah.edu if you have questions.

Employee worship service in the High Center on Feb. 27

All employees are invited to attend a special worship event in The Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts in Parmer Hall, on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 3-4 p.m. The worship experience is being planned by our College Ministries colleagues and will include student participation. All employees are encouraged to attend this worship service, and supervisors are asked to ensure release time to all employees (except where essential duties must be covered).  

Meatless Mondays in Lottie Nelson Dining Hall begin Feb. 25 

Messiah College is participating in Meatless Monday by increasing its meat-free options on Mondays and educating students about the health benefits of eating more meat-free meals. Students will be able to choose to go meatless on Mondays at the following stations in Lottie Nelson Dining Hall: Mongolian Grill, Southwest, Grantham Grill, Pasta, Soup and Specialty Salad Bar. 

Messiah College Dining Services is committed to ensuring the good health of our students. “Americans simply don’t need to eat the high volume of animal products we’ve gotten used to eating—it’s bad for our health, for the local and global environments and it’s not good for farmers or for animals,” said Kenny Torrella, outreach coordinator of farm animal protection at The Humane Society of the United States. “The Humane Society of the United States is pleased that Messiah College is joining the effort to show that being socially responsible can also be delicious.” 

The Meatless Monday campaign, now a popular international movement, began in 2003 at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to promote cutting out meat one day a week for our health and the health of the planet. Although Americans are eating less meat than we were just five years ago, representing the first significant decline in domestic meat consumption in decades, meat consumption at current levels is just not sustainable. High demand for meat pressures farmers to opt for more industrialized production systems where they can lose touch with the animals. These systems also squeeze smaller farmers who have a harder time competing with factory farms.

Facts

• Meatless Monday is an international movement to raise awareness of the benefits of reduced meat consumption by bringing attention to the animal welfare, environmental and public   health impacts of industrial meat production.

• Polls show that 50 percent of people in America are aware of Meatless Monday and that roughly one in five are participating in it.

• Going meat-free one day a week can help improve public health too. People who eat fewer animal products have lower rates of weight gain, dementia, arthritis, high blood pressure, kidney disease and other health problems than people who eat a typical American diet. 

To sign up for a weekly Meatless Monday recipe via email or text message, visit this link.  

Service Day registration begins March 18 

Service Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 18. Volunteer registration will begin on Monday, March 18. Those interested in proposing or leading a project for Service Day, please contact Jessica Teeter at serviceday@messiah.edu. More information about Service Day is available here.

Reservations now available for the Library Athenaeum 

For those users of Virtual EMS, you can now request reservations for the Library Athenaeum.  The Athenaeum is still being remodeled, but should be ready for your meeting beginning Monday, April 1.

Classifieds

Positions available:

Community Safety Officer (two positions) — The department of safety currently has two openings for the position of community safety officer. These full-time, 12-month, band 7C positions are community-focused positions responsible for helping to foster and safeguard a climate conducive to learning and working. The purpose of these positions is to provide security and protective services to the campus, ensuring the preservation of personal safety of the college community, and to foster positive relationships with the community at large. There is a second and a third shift position available. Education required includes a high school diploma or equivalent; some college is preferred. Experience required includes two years of human services or emergency services experience preferred; experience with college students a plus. Other requirements include exemplary interpersonal and human relations skills; ability to demonstrate respect for others and build trust and rapport with co-workers and students, including those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds; experience and desire to interface with traditional-aged college students; service orientation; basic investigative skills; ability to manage conflict in order to affect conflict resolution and to work cooperatively with the campus community; ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks; and demonstrated commitment to the job, strong work ethic and integrity. First Aid/CPR/AED certification required — must be certified within first 30 days of employment; intermediate computer skills with ability to learn campus software and Microsoft Office within the first 30 days of employment; and ability to adhere to strict confidentiality.  To apply, please submit a rèsumè, letter of interest, statement of faith and salary requirements to Messiah College, Human Resources, One College Avenue, Suite 3015, Mechanicsburg PA  17055 or email humanres@messiah.edu. (Application materials sent via email preferred.) A detailed job description is available on the College  website. Job-related questions should be directed to Cindy Burger, director of safety and dispatch services, at ext. 7272. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.

For sale:

Baby Doll stroller — $5; Baby seat/rocker — $10; (Looks like this); Doorway bouncer — $12; (looks like this not jungle print). All items are clean and have batteries. Contact tgudeman@messiah.edu for more information.

Bookcase —  68 in. tall, 27.5 in. wide and the shelves are 8 in. deep, $20; Crockpot — Seven quart red Rival crockpot, $10, Trap — Small Hav-a-Hart trap, 5 in. ×18 in., $5; Floor lamp — With end table as part of the stand, $3, Basket — 9 in. × 13 in. woven basket from Ten Thousand Villages, $3. Please contact Rhonda at rking@messiah.edu or ext. 7291.

Firewood — Dry, Norway maple firewood for sale, $135 per cord. Call 717-259-7700.

House —Sitting on a .91 acre lot with young and mature trees, this well cared for home in Cumberland Valley School District is conveniently located between Carlisle and Mechanicsburg. A charming ranch with white picket fence is larger than it appears and offers country style living only minutes to Route 15 and I-81. With a neutral color scheme throughout, this 1,404 sq. ft. vinyl sided rancher offers single floor living with three bedrooms, one bath, laundry/mudroom, dining room, living room and kitchen. Included are electric range, dishwasher, refrigerator, garbage disposal, microwave, HE washer, dryer, all ceiling fans and double hung windows. Master bedroom has Pergo laminated flooring, large closet and access to patio. Kitchen remodeled with KraftMaid maple cabinets and ceramic tile. Basement has concrete floor, UV light and water filtration system, oil forced hot air and central air (oil tank in basement), and 200 amp electric with whole house surge protector. Detached one-car garage, 15 ft. × 50 ft., includes a 100 amp electric sub-panel and a large 15 ft. x 20 ft. storage room in rear of garage. Large paved driveway offers multiple parking spaces. The rear home foundation and plumbing are prepared for a second floor addition. House address is 1351 Zimmerman Road, Carlisle. For more information contact Seleena Lindsay at slindsay@messiah.edu or Thomas Lindsey, Wolfe & Company Realtors, at 717-580-2820/717-240-5080 or email tlindsey@wolfecr.com.

Outside organization announcement:  

West Shore Christian Academy to host open house dates — West Shore Christian Academy, Cumberland County’s largest accredited Christian college-preparatory school is enrolling students (PK-12) for the 2013-14 academic year. Located off of Route 15 near Camp Hill, West Shore Christian Academy has provided an excellent Christ-centered education for 40 years. With low student-teacher ratios, PIAA sports for middle and high school students, opportunities for music, computer and the arts, as well as Bible and weekly chapel programming, West Shore Christian Academy partners with families to develop, nurture and equip students to positively influence the world for Christ. Visit www.westshorechristian.org for more information and open house dates.