Isaiah 12:4-5

As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. And on that day you will say, “Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Biological Sciences alumna Molly Bletz was interviewed by and quoted in a recent story published by Katherine J. Wu for The Atlantic. “We’re Giving Up on the (Frog) Pandemic” describes work by scientists around the world to stave off a fungal pathogen that has decimated amphibian species everywhere. Bletz has worked on this disease since her first publication with Erik Lindquist in 2011. She is the David H. Smith Conservation Fellow, University of Massachusetts Boston, specializing as a disease ecologist and conservation biologist. A link to the article is here: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2022/11/frog-pandemic-bd-fungus-amphibian-extinction/671956/

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2022 Annual American Democracy Lecture with Michael Dobbs

Please join us on Thursday, Nov. 10, in Parmer Hall, at 7 p.m. for the 2022 American Democracy Lecture with best-selling author Michael Dobbs. As a foreign correspondent for the Washington Post, Dobbs had a front row seat to the collapse of Communism, covering landmark events such as the breakup of the Soviet Union, the rise of Solidarity in Poland, and the Tiananmen protests in China.

Dobbs has written six books on the Cold War and World War II, including the widely acclaimed One Minute to Midnight: Kennedy, Khrushchev and Castro on the Brink of Nuclear War, on the Cuban missile crisis. His latest book, King Richard, Nixon and Watergate: An American Tragedy, was named New York Times critics’ “Top Book of 2021.”

Free tickets are required for this event. To reserve, please go to www.purplepass.com/michaeldobbs  or contact the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036. A book signing and reception will immediately follow the lecture

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Steel Magnolias

Messiah University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present our fall mainstage production of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling opening on Nov. 10! Tickets are on sale now and are buy-one-get-one Free for opening night!

Steel Magnolias
By Robert Harling
Directed by Elizabeth Angelozzi

Nov. 10-12, 18-19 at 8 p.m.
Nov. 13 and 20 at 3 p.m.
*Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. special school performance
Miller Theater, Climenhaga Building

Steel Magnolias is set over the span of 3 years and tells the story of a group of friends, neighbors, and clients of hairstylist, Truvy Jones. The beginning of the play focuses on young Shelby who is preparing for her upcoming wedding. As Shelby’s story progresses, we learn about her struggles with Type 1 diabetes, and her mother’s concern about her leaving the nest and starting a family of her own. Although the ladies argue and tease each other, their friendship and sense of community holds them together. We see this at various points of crisis during the play and, ultimately, at the end when Shelby decision to go against her doctor’s orders and have a child has dire consequences.

Estimated run time: 2 hours and 20 minutes. There will be one 15 minute intermission.

Tickets: $10—Adults $7—MU students (w/ID), MU employees (w/ID), Youth (under 18) and seniors (60+)
**Tickets are buy-one-get-one free for opening mght! ** Tickets can be purchased online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

“Mocktails” will be held Nov. 15

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, in collaboration with the Career and Professional Development Center, announces our annual evening of professional development for students. “Mocktails” as this event is known, features networking education for students, followed by a networking reception with local alumni and employers. This reception gives students a safe space to directly apply and practice their networking skills with alumni, employers, and friends of the university.

Mocktails will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. in the Oakes Museum of Natural History.

Interested alumni and employers can REGISTER HERE by Tuesday, Nov. 8. Educators are also welcome and encouraged to attend and can register via this link.

Student registration can be completed use THIS LINK . All students should arrive at 5:50 p.m. for a brief educational session on professionalism and networking.

Please help us spread the word about this event by advertising it to the students you interact with, and any alumni or employers in your circle of influence.

Susquehanna Chorale Youth Choral Festival, Nov. 20

The critically-acclaimed Susquehanna Chorale and three of its educational choirs will present the Chorale’s annual Youth Choral Festival on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. at the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts. The public is invited to attend.

This inspiring intergenerational event, which inaugurates the Susquehanna Chorale’s 41st season, features the Susquehanna Chorale, the Children’s Chorale, the Susquehanna Youth Chorale, and the Susquehanna Young Women’s Chorale. The concert will include selections from the traditional choral repertoire, spirituals, and folk songs from around the world. The “family” of choirs will come together to perform the program finale, Mack Wilberg’s Anthem of Peace, conducted by Artistic Director, Founder, and Conductor Linda L. Tedford.

Tickets are available now through the Chorale’s website, www.susquehannachorale.org, or by calling the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036, option 1. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

‘Moving with the Seasons, Never Fixed in Stone’: Native American Identity in the 21st Century” – lecture by Dr. R. David Edmunds

This lecture by Dr. R. David Edmunds, professor of history at the University of Texas in Dallas, is hosted by the Honors Program and will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in Parmer Hall.

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Blue Christmas

Messiah University’s Department of Theatre and  Dance is pleased to present Blue Christmas on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets are free, but required due to limited seating. Join us as Messiah University dance students acknowledge the struggles and challenges of this broken and fallen world with this lament-driven dance experience. Reflect with us through the medium of dance with this intimate evening of words, music, and dance that will tenderly prepare us all for the joyous season of Advent.

Blue Christmas
Directed by: Gregg Hurley

Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.
Poorman Black Box Theater, Climenhaga Building

Free, ticketed event
Tickets are required due to limited seating. Reserving tickets in advance is recommended. Tickets can be reserved online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available.

Sahoko Sato Timpone, mezzo-soprano and Valerie M. Trujillo, piano present “Songs of Japonisme”

High Foundation Recital Hall, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Performing Arts Series

“Songs of Japonisme” surveys the musical influence of the Japonisme movement in the art song repertoire of the early 20th century, with works by both Japanese and Western composers in Japanese, English, French, German and Czech. This performance will feature a collection of art songs linked by music and poetry from an era prior to World War II, a time of mutual admiration between Japan and the Western world.

Ticket prices are $10 for adults; $5 for Messiah University students (with ID) and youth (18 and under). To purchase, please contact the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036 option #1 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.

Visit arts.messiah.edu for more information.

Central Pennsylvania Forum for Science and Faith Presents Fall Lecture

Please join as we welcome retired professor of the history of science and former director of the Central Pennsylvania Forum for Science and Faith, Dr. Ted Davis, back to the lecture stand.
Davis will speak on the topic: Why History Matters: Exposing the Ideological Roots of the “Conflict” Model of Christianity and Science
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Alexander Auditorium (Frey 110)

COLLABATHON 2022– RACE to GIVE

Site team trips allow for students to steward their God-given gifts and knowledge to serve others both locally and internationally. Through this experience, the students develop professionally and socially through teamwork and grow in cultural awareness and the realization of how service to others is a product of their Christian identity.

On Sunday, Nov. 13, students from the Collaboratory will be running in the Harrisburg marathon to bring awareness and financial support to students traveling on Collaboratory Site Team trips in 2023.
✔️100% of the proceeds will be distributed among all students traveling with a Collab project team in 2023.
✔️A MATCHING CHALLENGE has been established that will DOUBLE every dollar given up to $10,000.
✔️Our goal is to raise $1,000 for every mile of the marathon = $26,200

⏰ Giving will be open for 24 hours, on race day, Sunday, Nov.13!

To give visit messiah.edu/collab

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Job opportunities

Dining Services has openings for Cooks as well for the following:

Retail Restaurant Shift Supervisor (FT)

Catering Supervisor (FT)

Please see Job openings for more information and to apply.

High school workers – jobs in Lottie Do you know a high schooler, age 14 and up, who wants to earn extra money? Dining is hiring high school students to work in the Lottie Nelson Dining Hall, during the academic year, shifts from 5-7 p.m. during the week and between the hours of 9 a.m. -7 p.m. on the weekends. To apply, visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23252.

Dining services associate. Do you know someone looking for part-time, flexible work? A retiree looking to re-enter the workforce? The Dining Services department has openings for dining services associates that include flexible scheduling between the hours of 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., 7 days per week, up to 25 hours/week. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23024.

Questions related to any dining positions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu

For sale

BOWED PSALTERY. Folk instrument. Alto bowed psaltery has 2-1/2 octaves going down to middle C (32 strings). Body size is approximately 26″ x 9 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ with pins; weighs approx. 3 to 3/12 lbs. Curly maple back and sides, with cedar soundboard and walnut bridge. $200 includes psaltery, case, bows, music books, and support stand for attaching to tripod (tripod not included) for double-bowing. Info at https://www.jamesjonesinstruments.com/bowed-psalteries Contact Sandy: soravec@messiah.edu

Charbroil gas grill. 4-burner Charbroil gas grill. Used one season and has been cleaned. Cover included. No gas bottle. $50 OBO. tmcloughlin@messiah.edu.

“I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.”

Psalm 7:17

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Since retiring last year, Ted Davis, professor emeritus of the history of science, has been involved with three projects promoting the public understanding of the history of science and Christian faith. He was an advisor for an exhibit at the National Musuem of American History (https://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/discovery-and-revelation) that opened in March. His lectures on “The Scientific Revolution” have been published by Classical Academic Press (https://classicalu.com/courses/the-scientific-revolution-its-classical-and-christian-history/). He is also an advisor for a very large exhibit on “Scripture and Science” that opens in January 2023 at the Museum of the Bible.

The Department of Nursing received official notification from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing that the Class of 2022 achieved a 100% first time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Additionally, the nursing program received “#1 Nursing Program in PA” from www.Registerednursing.org. Further details about the ranking can be found at https://www.registerednursing.org/state/pennsylvania/#rankings.

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Messiah University vehicle reservation reminders

All drivers must be on the Approved Driver List (FalconLink). This list is updated weekly. Please be sure to check the list prior to selecting drivers.

Contact Debbie Farver at dfarver@messiah.edu if you need instructions to become an approved driver.

Vehicle reservations should be made at least 24-hours in advance, so that they can be approved and prepared. Requests with less than 24-hours advanced notice cannot be reserved through EMS, and need to be completed by contacting Debbie Farver at dfarver@messiah.edu (office hours: 9:00-2:30, Monday-Friday).

When requesting a Messiah University vehicle, the following information must be provided to complete the reservation:

• Type of vehicle(s) needed (car, mini-van or 15-passenger van)
• Pick-up date and time
• Return date and time
• Destination
• Driver’s name
• Billing account name/number

For overnight/multiple day vehicle reservations, please contact Debbie Farver, and she will assist you in making the reservation.

Please be sure to cancel reservations as soon as you know they are not needed, so that the vehicle(s) can be made available for someone else who might need a reservation. Vehicle requests are often in high demand. If you do not cancel the reservation, you may be charged a $25 fee.

Please fill the vehicle with gas if the gas gauge is at ¾ tank or less, and be sure to get a receipt to include with the vehicle invoice when returning the vehicle. If the vehicle is not refueled prior to returning to campus, your department may be charged a refueling service fee of $25 per vehicle.

You are responsible for removing ALL trash, food, athletic equipment and personal belongings from the vehicle at the end of your reservation. The vehicle should be left in good condition for the next group to use, as we do not have an employee tasked with cleaning out vehicles between reservations.

When using a Messiah vehicle, please complete the highlighted lines on the green vehicle invoice card (included in the key bag given to you when you pick-up the vehicle). The following information must be provided on the card:

• Driver’s signature on front of card and printed name on back of card
• Beginning mileage
• Ending mileage
• Each vehicle is equipped with an EZ-PASS transponder for toll roads. Please note that the transponder is in the vehicle (yes/no).
• Indicate any notable damage to the exterior or interior of the vehicle

Fall photo contest

The Oakes Museum, Office of Sustainability and Earthkeepers are sponsoring a Fall Photo Contest!

Categories:

• Wildlife
• Earthkeeping in practice
• Beauty in nature
• Beauty in the built environment

Deadline for submission is the last day of classes, Dec. 9 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Photos must be taken on the Grantham campus of Messiah University during the 2022 fall semester.

All winning photos will be displayed January – May 2023 in the Oakes Museum.

Prizes will be given to the grand prize winner for each category.

Everyone is invited to an Open House on Feb. 16, 3-5 p.m. to view the winners!

All entries must be sent digitally to oakesmuseum@messiah.edu, one submission/email.

• Please include the category for your submission.
• All files should be .jpg .tiff or .png.
• Editing images is only allowed for minor changes to exposure, color, sharpness or cropping. Conversion to black and white is also allowed. No other edits are allowed including but not limited to any removal or additions of features in the image.

Remote Messiah computer users

Please remember to connect to Messiah’s Global Protect VPN and work while connected for the day. This will ensure Messiah updates are completed on your computer and the Microsoft license is associated with our Enterprise License.

CultureCONNECT, the 2022 Annual Lecture, “Public Radio Journalism – Adventures Made Possible”

Award-winning newscaster Korva Coleman will address the roles of journalism and NPR (National Public Radio) in today’s complex news landscape at the Department of Communication’s annual CultureCONNECT Lecture. Coleman is best-known for her work writing, producing, and delivering national newscasts for NPR’s newsmagazines All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and Weekend Edition. Be sure to join us on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel Sanctuary for an in-depth look into the world of public radio journalism. Free tickets are required for this event. To reserve, please contact the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036. A reception in the Hostetter Chapel lobby will take place immediately following the lecture. Contact Allyson Patton with any questions, apatton@messiah.edu.

2022 Annual American Democracy Lecture with Michael Dobbs

Please join us on Thursday, Nov. 10, in Parmer Hall, at 7 p.m. for the 2022 American Democracy Lecture with best-selling author Michael Dobbs. As a foreign correspondent for the Washington Post, Dobbs had a front row seat to the collapse of Communism, covering landmark events such as the breakup of the Soviet Union, the rise of Solidarity in Poland, and the Tiananmen protests in China.

Dobbs has written six books on the Cold War and World War II, including the widely acclaimed One Minute to Midnight: Kennedy, Khrushchev and Castro on the Brink of Nuclear War, on the Cuban missile crisis. His latest book, King Richard, Nixon and Watergate: An American Tragedy, was named New York Times critics’ “Top Book of 2021.”

Free tickets are required for this event. To reserve, please go to www.purplepass.com/michaeldobbs  or contact the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036. A book signing and reception will immediately follow the lecture

Facts about Messiah

The Office of Institutional Research provides access to a wide array of up-to-date University statistics. You can view the latest Fact Book, Enrollment Summaries and other University-wide statistics on the Institutional Research web page (http://www.messiah.edu/offices/research/). Click on “Check out our Fact Book” or look under “Research” for other reports.

Murray Library’s newsletter

See what’s happening in November at Murray Library! Click here to read this month’s newsletter.

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Steel Magnolias

Messiah University’s Department of Theatre & Dance is proud to present our fall mainstage production of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling opening on Nov. 10! Tickets are on sale now and are Buy-One-Get-One Free for Opening Night!

Steel Magnolias
By Robert Harling
Directed by Elizabeth Angelozzi

Nov. 10-12, 18-19 at 8 p.m.
Nov. 13 and 20 at 3 p.m.
*Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. special school performance
Miller Theater, Climenhaga Building

Steel Magnolias is set over the span of 3 years and tells the story of a group of friends, neighbors, and clients of hairstylist, Truvy Jones. The beginning of the play focuses on young Shelby who is preparing for her upcoming wedding. As Shelby’s story progresses, we learn about her struggles with Type 1 diabetes, and her mother’s concern about her leaving the nest and starting a family of her own. Although the ladies argue and tease each other, their friendship and sense of community holds them together. We see this at various points of crisis during the play and, ultimately, at the end when Shelby decision to go against her doctor’s orders and have a child has dire consequences.

Estimated run time: 2 hours and 20 minutes. There will be one 15 minute intermission.

Tickets: $10—Adults $7—MU students (w/ID), MU employees (w/ID), Youth (under 18) and  seniors (60+)
**Tickets are Buy-One-Get-One Free for Opening Night!** Tickets can be purchased online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

Free notary services

Messiah University offers free notary services for students, employees and their spouses, and retirees of Messiah University, only. When requesting notary services, please note the following:

Notary services are by appointment only.

To schedule an appointment, please send an email to Beth Rhoades: brhoades@messiah.edu.
• Dan Campbell recently became a commissioned notary: dcampbell@messiah.edu.
• Staci Davis may be contacted if Beth and Dan are not available (sdavis@messiah.edu).
• To have a document notarized, it must be signed in the presence of the notary.
• A government issued picture ID must also be presented (i.e., driver’s license or passport).
• Finally, we are not permitted to notarize any motor vehicle work.

If you have any questions about notary services, please contact Beth Rhoades via email: brhoades@messiah.edu. Thank you.

“Mocktails” will be held Nov. 15

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, in collaboration with the Career and Professional Development Center, announces our annual evening of professional development for students. “Mocktails” as this event is known, features networking education for students, followed by a networking reception with local alumni and employers. This reception gives students a safe space to directly apply and practice their networking skills with alumni, employers, and friends of the university.

Mocktails will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. in the Oakes Museum of Natural History.

Interested alumni and employers can REGISTER HERE by Tuesday, Nov. 8. Educators are also welcome and encouraged to attend and can register via this link.

Student registration can be completed use THIS LINK . All students should arrive at 5:50 p.m. for a brief educational session on professionalism and networking.

Please help us spread the word about this event by advertising it to the students you interact with, and any alumni or employers in your circle of influence.

Mental health first aid training opportunity

Hurry, there are just a few seats left!

Mental health first aid training is being offered to employees on Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Jordan 1st floor atrium. To register, click on the “All Training Classes” card on FalconLink.

Why enroll in mental health first aid training? One in five adults will experience a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year. Even if you are not a trained mental health professional, you can be prepared and know what to do when a mental health crisis happens. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to help a student, colleague, friend or family member in need of assistance.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Smithmyer at jsmithmyer@messiah.edu

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Job opportunities

High School Workers – jobs in Lottie

Do you know a high schooler, age 14 and up, who wants to earn extra money?

Dining is hiring high school students to work in the  Lottie Nelson Dining Hall, during the academic year, shifts from 5  – 7 p.m. during the week and between the hours of 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on the weekends.

Click here: TO APPLY

Job-related questions should be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services at mwirtz@messiah.edu

Campus Events and Dining positions – full and part time

The Departments of Campus Events and Dining have multiple openings. Please see www.jobs.messiah.edu;

For more details and to apply.

Job-related questions for Campus Events should be directed to Laura Price, assistant manager Campus Events at lprice@messiah.edu

Job-related questions for Dining should be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services at mwirtz@messiah.edu

For sale

BOWED PSALTERY. Folk instrument. Alto bowed psaltery has 2-1/2 octaves going down to middle C (32 strings). Body size is approximately 26″ x 9 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ with pins; weighs approx. 3 to 3/12 lbs. Curly maple back and sides, with cedar soundboard and walnut bridge. $200 includes psaltery, case, bows, music books, and support stand for attaching to tripod (tripod not included) for double-bowing. Info at https://www.jamesjonesinstruments.com/bowed-psalteries Contact Sandy: soravec@messiah.edu

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

James 1:17

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Brenda Elliott, assistant professor in nursing, was invited to write an article in the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses’ journal Med Surg Nursing. Her article appears in the September/October issue and is titled, “Posttraumatic growth in military veterans: Applying research to civilian nursing practice.”

On Oct. 5 Department Chair and Distinguished Professor of Biology and Environmental Science Erik Lindquist was featured in an article by The Guardian. This article is part of their Age of Extinction series, focusing on the extinction of the Chiriquí Harlequin Frog from the Talamanca Mountains of Panama and Costa Rica.
You can read the article here.

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Alumni Awards dinner invite

Please join us for the 2022 Alumni Awards. These awards are important not only for the tribute they pay to the lives of each recipient, but also as a symbol of the quality of our alumni as a whole. The dinner will take place on Friday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m. in Martin Commons. Please contact Yonette Schneider at ext. 5242 or email her at yschneid@messiah.edu. Tickets are $20 per person.

United Way Campaign 2022 in progress

All employees should have received an email on Oct. 24 from ecommunity@uwcr.org. There was a link contained in the email that allows you to donate electronically.

See the attached flyer for what your donation can provide. Please consider supporting Harrisburg United Way.

If you need assistance with the electronic giving site please contact Gina Hale at ghale@messiah.edu.

Guy Penrod concert

Guy Penrod is coming to Messiah University Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Come hear internationally famous southern gospel singer Guy Penrod, best known for his performing as the lead singer for the Gaither Vocal Band from 1994 to 2008. His powerful vocals and broad singing are recognized by audiences all over the world. Guy is a Grammy Award and Dove Award winner with his CD, “The Best of Guy Penrod” certified platinum. He has been a repeat guest on the Grand Ole Opry and is a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
For more event details including pricing information, go to www.purplepass.com/guypenrod or contact the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036.

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Shoeless Joe

Messiah University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is excited to invite you to join us for our fall musical theatre cabaret “Shoeless Joe” on Oct. 29-30 in Poorman Black Box Theater! “Shoeless Joe” is a new cabaret every time, uniquely built for each new cast! This fall’s “Shoeless Joe” is Caffeinated! Be on the lookout for the “Shoeless Joe” tradition- the crazy socks giveaway at the end of the show!

Shoeless Joe- Caffeinated!
A New Cabaret Every Time! Uniquely Built for Each New Cast.

Featuring:
Abby Crispin
Aria Walker
Yanira Perez
Ella Murray
Nathan Hurley
Alden Walker
Sierra Emery
Bob Feil

Oct. 29 at 8 p.m.
Oct. 30 at 3 p.m.
Poorman Black Box Theatre, Climenhaga Building

Estimated run time: 40 minutes

Tickets: Free ticketed event

Tickets are required due to limited seating. Reserving tickets in advance is recommended. Tickets can be purchased online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available.

How to Transform Glittering Vices into Virtuous Gold” – a lecture by Rebecca DeYoung

This lecture by Rebecca DeYoung, professor of philosophy at Calvin University, is hosted by the Honors Program. The event will be Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in Parmer Cinema [Boyer 137]. All are welcome.

“Cultivating virtues is a noble moral goal, but is it possible? Most of us live most of our lives under the captivity of well-entrenched disordered desires. In this talk, I’ll uncover the common pattern behind all the vices and explain why we find them so enticing. That diagnosis, however, makes breaking free from them seem unlikely, even impossible. To solve this problem, I will argue that we need to move beyond Aristotle to Augustine, and beyond habituation to spiritual transformation, to cultivate Christlike virtues instead.”

CultureCONNECT, the 2022 Annual Lecture, “Public Radio Journalism – Adventures Made Possible”

Award-winning newscaster Korva Coleman will address the roles of journalism and NPR (National Public Radio) in today’s complex news landscape at the Department of Communication’s annual CultureCONNECT Lecture. Coleman is best-known for her work writing, producing, and delivering national newscasts for NPR’s newsmagazines All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and Weekend Edition. Be sure to join us on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel Sanctuary for an in-depth look into the world of public radio journalism. Free tickets are required for this event. To reserve, please contact the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036. A reception in the Hostetter Chapel lobby will take place immediately following the lecture. Contact Allyson Patton with any questions, apatton@messiah.edu.

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Job opportunities

The Office of the President is accepting applications for the position of vice provost for student success and engagement. For more information and to apply, please visit https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23082. Job-related questions may be directed to Karin Bisbee, executive coordinator for the office of the president and board of trustees, at kbisbee@messiah.edu.

Human Resources has an opening for a part-time human resource assistant. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23206. Job-related questions may be directed to Inger Blount, director of human resources, at iblount@messiah.edu

For sale

St. Benedict and St. Christopher Keychain charms. These charms have been blessed by our local priest Fr. Eseke who is also a professor here at Messiah University.
St. Christopher symbolizes safe travels and St. Benedict medals are used in many ways, but always as a protection against evil. Some people bury them in the foundations of new buildings to keep them free from evil influences, while others attach them to rosaries or hang them on the wall in their homes.
$7 each. Please email me at sportko@messiah.edu, or call extension 3918.

Bike and bike parts for sale. I’m selling one of my bikes and some parts to go with it. The Craigslist posting is below. Good bike for someone who is 5’6″ to 5’10”. This is a cyclocross bike, but it can be used for all sorts of riding (road, gravel, rail trail, etc. Not a mountain bike). I have all sorts of parts that can set the bike up to fit you and your riding preference. Email me at bmhoover@gmail.com if you want to talk more.

https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/bik/d/mechanicsburg-giant-tcx-al/7544569736.html

Portable Ac and heat pump for sale. Black and Decker portable ac and heat pump unit. 12,000 BTU. Works good. $50 Contact: tgingrich@messiah.edu

FREE

Free weighted blanket. I have a “nearly new” weighted blanket (11 lbs.) with a removable cover to pass along. Drop by Boyer 204 or email me to set up a time to check it out: ckerns@messiah.edu

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9

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2023 Spring Semester — faculty work submission deadlines

Note to faculty: please read!

Due to the new Campus Store vendor’s textbook subscription service, Slingshot Choice, the due dates for faculty submissions of copyright and non-copyrighted material have been adjusted. With enrollment in this new service, the Campus Store aims to deliver a student’s required course materials, including course packets and lab manuals, to the students a week before the semester starts. As a result, the Campus Store needs these materials to be received into their inventory sooner than in the past. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Below are the new dates:

Deadline dates for Spring Semester 2023 (begins Monday, Jan. 9, 2023)

Oct. 14, 2022:
• Course packs and lab manuals for sale in the Campus Store requiring copyright clearance
• Course materials requiring copyright clearance (posted in Canvas, library reserve, class handouts)

Nov. 14, 2022:
• Course packs and lab manuals not requiring copyright clearance

*Complete web form for:
• Electronic copyrighted course materials posted in Canvas
• Print course packs/lab manuals for sale to students in Messiah University Campus Store that REQUIRE copyright clearance
• Print lab manuals/course packs for sale to students in the Campus Store that DO NOT REQUIRE copyright clearance
• Print course materials placed on library reserve or used as a classroom handout

Important: If you plan to have a course packet or lab manual, please add this item to your course in Slingshot Pro as a custom product. Enter the title (i.e. CHEM 106 Lab Manual), your name as author, Messiah Press as publisher and choose Coursepack as Product Type. Include any additional context in the Additional Comments section. If you have questions, please contact Aleisha Wildon at x3070.

Questions? Contact Cathy Weaver, Messiah Press customer service representative, at ext. 3896 or copyright@messiah.edu.

Cybersecurity awareness month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! The Cybersecurity Education Program is pleased to announce the “See Yourself in Cyber” campaign, in partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA). Each of us can greatly increase our cybersecurity at work and at home by taking a few basic steps. Follow along at our blog for tips and resources all month long from MU’s Cybersecurity faculty and students: https://blogs.messiah.edu/csblog/.

Alumni Awards dinner invite

Please join us for the 2022 Alumni Awards. These awards are important not only for the tribute they pay to the lives of each recipient, but also as a symbol of the quality of our alumni as a whole. The dinner will take place on Friday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m. in Martin Commons. Please contact Yonette Schneider at ext. 5242 or email her at yschneid@messiah.edu. Tickets are $20 per person.

2022 Alumni Award Recipients:

Young Alumna Achievement Award – Amber Jackson, Esq. (Class of 2009, politics)

Distinguished Alumnus Achievement Award – Dr. Jeffrey Morris (Class of 1993, mathematics education)

Alumni Christian Service Award – Daniel and Jessica Cotton (Class of 1999, biology and elementary education)

Alumni Appreciation Award – Sharon and Richard ‘70 (Rick) Jordan II

COVID vaccine/COVID bivalent booster/Flu shot clinic – Wednesday, Oct. 26

Please see the attached flyer.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Who: Available to all Messiah employees and students
Where: ECC Commons (near the Falcon and Campus Store)
Which vaccines are available: COVID vaccine (Moderna and Pfizer), COVID bivalent booster (the newest one), and flu shot
There is no out-of-pocket cost, however insurance information will be collected. Please bring your insurance card. Preregistration is strongly recommended. Use the following link: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0oktCnI4rjI0MhU
Contact the Engle Center with questions: englecenter@messiah.edu or ext. 6035

Remote Messiah computer users

Please remember to connect to Messiah’s Global Protect VPN and work while connected for the day. This will ensure Messiah updates are completed on your computer and the Microsoft license is associated with our Enterprise License.

Guy Penrod concert

Guy Penrod is coming to Messiah University Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Come hear internationally famous southern gospel singer Guy Penrod, best known for his performing as the lead singer for the Gaither Vocal Band from 1994 to 2008. His powerful vocals and broad singing are recognized by audiences all over the world. Guy is a Grammy Award and Dove Award winner with his CD, “The Best of Guy Penrod” certified platinum. He has been a repeat guest on the Grand Ole Opry and is a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
For more event details including pricing information, go to www.purplepass.com/guypenrod or contact the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036.

403(b) Retirement Plan amendment

Please see the attached document for an important announcement related to the 403(b) Retirement Plan as it relates to the Excluded Earnings for our plan. This change does not impact our employees in any way. It does not impact the University contributions, your retirement elections or your retirement withholdings. Rather, we are providing this notification as a requirement for operating our retirement plan.

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Job opportunities

Senior regional advancement representative. The Development Office has an opening for the position of senior regional advancement representative. This is a full time, year round position. To apply: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23103

Job-related questions should be directed to Jon Stuckey, associate vice president for development, at jstuckey@messiah.edu

Messiah employees can earn extra money this fall semester by assisting the Campus Events department with cleaning bathrooms in the academic buildings. Starting the week of Oct. 24, shifts are available in two hour increments Monday through Fridays between the hours of 5-10 p.m. Let us know what works best with your schedule! We just ask that you commit to working the same two hour shifts each week for the remainder of the fall semester. Plus, you can pick up multiple shifts if you want to earn even more. The pay rate is $25/hour, available to full-time Messiah employees only. This is a great way to earn some extra money for the upcoming holiday season and provide a great service to campus! For scheduling or additional information, please contact Denise Blackley, administrative coordinator for facility services, at dblackley@messiah.edu or ext. 7145.

Messiah Press has an opening for a full-time bulk mailroom technician and mass email administrator.  For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23158.  Job-related questions should be directed to Dwayne Magee, director of printing and mailing services, at dmagee@messiah.edu.

Campus Events has the following openings.  Please apply at the links provided for each position. Job-related questions should be directed to Laura Price, campus events assistant manager at lprice@messiah.edu.

Part-time campus events worker, 8 p.m. to midnight

M-F:  https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22366

Full-time campus events worker, 3^rd shift – Sunday-Thursday 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.:  https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23168

Full-time campus events worker, 2^nd shift – Monday-Friday 3:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.:  https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23166

For sale

Bike and bike parts for sale. I’m selling one of my bikes and some parts to go with it. The Craigslist posting is below. Good bike for someone who is 5’6″ to 5’10”. This is a cyclocross bike, but it can be used for all sorts of riding (road, gravel, rail trail, etc. Not a mountain bike). I have all sorts of parts that can set the bike up to fit you and your riding preference. Email me at bmhoover@gmail.com if you want to talk more.

https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/bik/d/mechanicsburg-giant-tcx-al/7544569736.html

Portable Ac and heat pump for sale. Black and Decker portable ac and heat pump unit. 12,000 BTU. Works good. $50 Contact: tgingrich@messiah.edu

Wanted

Garage fridge/freezer. My son is looking for a “garage fridge/freezer” for free or reasonably priced. If you have one to get rid of, please let me know. Toni Michael, ext. 7081.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Brenda Elliott, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF in the Department of Nursing recently presented a poster titled, “Aligning veteran and medical-surgical competencies to provide veteran-centered care” at the 2022 AMSN Annual Convention, Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2022, San Antonio, Texas.

Jessica Merkert MSN, RN, CPN, SCRN, adjunct nursing faculty, recently published an article Peristomal Complications in Home Healthcare Now, an interprofessional journal for home care and hospice clinicians.

Messiah’s financial planning concentration and certificate receives CFP® Board Registration

The Department of Business is pleased to announce that the recently launched Financial Planning concentration and certificate has been approved by the CFP® Board. Students will be able to take the CFP® Exam upon successful completion of the degree requirements on their way towards becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. As a result, both concentrations within the Finance major have received the highest level of accreditation in their respective fields of finance. The Financial Planning concentration is now a CFP® Board Registered Program and the Financial Analysis concentration has been a CFA Affiliated Program since 2018. Messiah University is one of only five universities in Pennsylvania and one of three CCCU institutions to be accredited by both the CFP® Board and the CFA Institute.

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United Way campaign 2022

On Oct. 11, we all received an email from President Phipps encouraging us to give towards this year’s United Way Campaign. As a reminder the campaign will be from Oct. 24-Nov. 11. All employees will receive an email on Oct. 24 from ecommunity@uwcr.org. There will be a link contained in the email that will allow you to donate electronically.

Please consider supporting Harrisburg United Way. If you need assistance with the electronic giving site please contact Gina Hale at ghale@messiah.edu.

Messiah University vehicle reservation reminders

All drivers must be on the Approved Driver List (FalconLink). This list is updated weekly. Please be sure to check the list prior to selecting drivers.

Contact Debbie Farver at dfarver@messiah.edu if you need instructions to become an approved driver.

Vehicle reservations should be made at least 24-hours in advance, so that they can be approved and prepared. Requests with less than 24-hours advanced notice cannot be reserved through EMS, and need to be completed by contacting Debbie Farver at dfarver@messiah.edu (office hours: 9:00-2:30, Monday-Friday).

When requesting a Messiah University vehicle, the following information must be provided to complete the reservation:

• Type of vehicle(s) needed (car, mini-van or 15-passenger van)
• Pick-up date and time
• Return date and time
• Destination
• Driver’s name
• Billing account name/number

For overnight/multiple day vehicle reservations, please contact Debbie Farver, and she will assist you in making the reservation.

Please be sure to cancel reservations as soon as you know they are not needed, so that the vehicle(s) can be made available for someone else who might need a reservation. Vehicle requests are often in high demand. If you do not cancel the reservation, you may be charged a $25 fee.

Please fill the vehicle with gas if the gas gauge is at ¾ tank or less, and be sure to get a receipt to include with the vehicle invoice when returning the vehicle. If the vehicle is not refueled prior to returning to campus, your department may be charged a refueling service fee of $25 per vehicle.

You are responsible for removing ALL trash, food, athletic equipment and personal belongings from the vehicle at the end of your reservation. The vehicle should be left in good condition for the next group to use, as we do not have an employee tasked with cleaning out vehicles between reservations.

When using a Messiah vehicle, please complete the highlighted lines on the green vehicle invoice card (included in the key bag given to you when you pick-up the vehicle). The following information must be provided on the card:

• Driver’s signature on front of card and printed name on back of card
• Beginning mileage
• Ending mileage
• Each vehicle is equipped with an EZ-PASS transponder for toll roads. Please note that the transponder is in the vehicle (yes/no).
• Indicate any notable damage to the exterior or interior of the vehicle

2023 Spring Semester — faculty work submission deadlines

Note to faculty: please read!

Due to the new Campus Store vendor’s textbook subscription service, Slingshot Choice, the due dates for faculty submissions of copyright and non-copyrighted material have been adjusted. With enrollment in this new service, the Campus Store aims to deliver a student’s required course materials, including course packets and lab manuals, to the students a week before the semester starts. As a result, the Campus Store needs these materials to be received into their inventory sooner than in the past. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Below are the new dates:

Deadline dates for Spring Semester 2023 (begins Monday, Jan. 9, 2023)

October 14, 2022:
• Course packs and lab manuals for sale in the Campus Store requiring copyright clearance
• Course materials requiring copyright clearance (posted in Canvas, library reserve, class handouts)

November 14, 2022:
• Course packs and lab manuals not requiring copyright clearance

*Complete web form for:
• Electronic copyrighted course materials posted in Canvas
• Print course packs/lab manuals for sale to students in Messiah University Campus Store that REQUIRE copyright clearance
• Print lab manuals/course packs for sale to students in the Campus Store that DO NOT REQUIRE copyright clearance
• Print course materials placed on library reserve or used as a classroom handout

Important: If you plan to have a course packet or lab manual, please add this item to your course in Slingshot Pro as a custom product. Enter the title (i.e. CHEM 106 Lab Manual), your name as author, Messiah Press as publisher and choose Coursepack as Product Type. Include any additional context in the Additional Comments section. If you have questions, please contact Aleisha Wildon at x3070.

Questions? Contact Cathy Weaver, Messiah Press customer service representative, at ext. 3896 or copyright@messiah.edu.

Employee video devotional

Please use this link to watch Stephen Gallaher’s next employee devotional.

If you would like to contact our community pastor, please email Stephen at sgallahe@messiah.edu or for a faster response, call his cell phone at 717-503-7222.

Passport services

Representatives from the Cumberland County Court House will be on campus at the Eisenhower Commons between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 to process passport applications. PLEASE NOTE: the current time for processing passports is 7-10 weeks.

Applicants need to bring the following documents:

• Original birth certificate, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE
• Driver’s license PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE DRIVER’S LICENSE.
  • Copy both front and back of the driver’s license on the same side of the page
• Non-PA residents also need to bring their Messiah ID along with a photocopy of their ID
• Completed application
• Fees ($130 check or money order written to the U.S. Department of State and $35 cash or check written to the Prothonotary’s Office)
• Photo services will be available. Cost is $10 in cash or check written to Messiah University.

Passport applications can be downloaded at this link.

Please contact agapecenter@messiah.edu if you have questions.

New seed library at Murray Library. We need YOU!

What’s a seed library?

A seed library is a circulating collection of seeds that people can borrow, plant, harvest, save, and—if all goes according to plan—return to the library for others to borrow. A seed library offers opportunities for anyone to try their hand in gardening. In Spring 2023, the Murray Library seed library will freely share seeds with any interested gardeners. This will be open to the community. Look for more details in 2023!

How can you help? Please donate your seeds!

• As you harvest your fall plants, save some of the seeds for yourself and bring some to the library.
• Return the seeds in separate baggies or envelopes by their variety to the Library’s circulation desk. Seeds must be dry and free of most residue.
• The seed library accepts seeds for: vegetables, herbs, flowers
• Commercially distributed, opened or unopened seed packets are also accepted.

Thanks to the Office of Sustainability for their support!

Check out our mission, goals, and educational resources: https://libguides.messiah.edu/seed/home

Retirement plan Summary Annual Report

Messiah University is providing the attached Summary Annual Report (SAR), as required by law, to all participants and employees with balances in our Messiah University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The attached report provides a summary of the plan for calendar year 2021.

This document is also available at any time by accessing the “Human Resources Benefits Documentation” card on FalconLink.
Employees may request a paper copy of this report by contacting Don Lerew, Assistant Director of Human Resources, at dlerew@messiah.edu.

Fall photo contest

The Oakes Museum, Office of Sustainability and Earthkeepers are sponsoring a Fall Photo Contest!

Categories:

• Wildlife
• Earthkeeping in practice
• Beauty in nature
• Beauty in the built environment

Deadline for submission is the last day of classes, Dec. 9 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Photos must be taken on the Grantham campus of Messiah University during the 2022 fall semester.

All winning photos will be displayed January – May 2023 in the Oakes Museum.

Prizes will be given to the grand prize winner for each category.

Everyone is invited to an Open House on Feb. 16, 3-5 p.m. to view the winners!

All entries must be sent digitally to oakesmuseum@messiah.edu, one submission/email.

• Please include the category for your submission.
• All files should be .jpg .tiff or .png.
• Editing images is only allowed for minor changes to exposure, color, sharpness or cropping. Conversion to black and white is also allowed. No other edits are allowed including but not limited to any removal or additions of features in the image.

Mental health first aid training opportunity

Mental health first aid training is being offered to employees on Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Jordan 1st floor atrium. To register, click on the “All Training Classes” card on FalconLink. Space is limited – Reserve your seat today!

Why enroll in mental health first aid training? One in five adults will experience a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year. Even if you are not a trained mental health professional, you can be prepared and know what to do when a mental health crisis happens. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to help a student, colleague, friend or family member in need of assistance.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Smithmyer at jsmithmyer@messiah.edu.

Cybersecurity awareness month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! The Cybersecurity Education Program is pleased to announce the “See Yourself in Cyber” campaign, in partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA). Each of us can greatly increase our cybersecurity at work and at home by taking a few basic steps. Follow along at our blog for tips and resources all month long from MU’s Cybersecurity faculty and students: https://blogs.messiah.edu/csblog/.

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Job postings

Messiah employees can earn extra money this fall semester by assisting the Campus Events department with cleaning bathrooms in the academic buildings. Starting the week of Oct. 24, shifts are available in two hour increments Monday through Fridays between the hours of 5-10 p.m. Let us know what works best with your schedule! We just ask that you commit to working the same two hour shifts each week for the remainder of the fall semester. Plus, you can pick up multiple shifts if you want to earn even more. The pay rate is $25/hour, available to full-time Messiah employees only. This is a great way to earn some extra money for the upcoming holiday season and provide a great service to campus! For scheduling or additional information, please contact Denise Blackley, administrative coordinator for facility services, at dblackley@messiah.edu or ext. 7145.

The Falcon Exchange has an immediate opening for the position of falcon exchange representative. This is a full time, year round, staff position. To apply, https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23012. Job-related questions should be directed to JR Harris, director of student financial services, at jrharris@messiah.edu.

The Development Office has an opening for the position of senior regional advancement representative. This is a full time, year round position. To apply: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23103. Job-related questions should be directed to Jon Stuckey, associate vice president for development, at jstuckey@messiah.edu.

For sale

Fishing boat and trailer: Sea Nymph fishing boat (circa 1985) in good condition with 25 HP Mercury outboard motor in very good condition. Off-white exterior with brown interior. Seats 4. Trolling motor, live well and other accessories. Trailer is in good condition with new wheels and tires. We have the title and registration to transfer for the trailer. Title not required for the boat due to model year (pre 1997). Asking $3,000. For photos or more information contact cgross@messiah.edu.

Concert tickets: For sale, two tickets to the Michael W. Smith concert on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. – Row P, Seats 5 and 7.  $45 each. Please contact Karen Blair (kblair@messiah.edu) if interested.

Wanted

House cleaner: Looking for someone to clean my home on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Contact Nina Johnson at kjohnson@messiah.edu for more information.

My son is looking for a “garage fridge/freezer” for free or reasonably priced. If you have one to get rid of, please let me know. Toni Michael, ext. 7081.

These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other,

and render true and sound judgment in your courts.

Zechariah 8:16

AROUND CAMPUS

Deadline for Submitting Fall 2022 EMS Events

Friday, Oct. 28 is the deadline to submit your Fall 2021 EMS event requests that include tech/audio needs, set up needs or events that require tickets. End-of-the-year requests with service needs received after Oct 28th will be denied.

Requests that do not require these needs will still be accepted as will any event for 2023. Email roomres@messiah.edu with any questions.

Passport Services

Representatives from the Cumberland County Court House will be on campus at the Eisenhower Commons between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25 to process passport applications. PLEASE NOTE: the current time for processing passports is 7-10 weeks.

Applicants need to bring the following documents:

• Original birth certificate, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE
• Driver’s license PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE DRIVER’S LICENSE.
• Copy both front and back of the driver’s license on the same side of the page
• Non-PA residents also need to bring their Messiah ID along with a photocopy of their ID
• Completed application
• Fees ($130 check or money order written to the U.S. Department of State and $35 cash or check written to the Prothonotary’s Office)
• Photo services will be available. Cost is $10 in cash or check written to Messiah University.

Passport applications can be downloaded at this link.

Please contact agapecenter@messiah.edu if you have questions.

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Silent Sky

Messiah University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is excited to begin our 2022-2023 season with the fall black box production of Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson on October 6-9th! Tickets are on sale now and are Buy-One-Get-One Free for Opening Night!

Silent Sky
Written by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Daniel Inouye

October 6 – 8 at 8 p.m.
October 9 at 3 p.m.
Poorman Black Box Theater, Climenhaga Building

When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories. As Henrietta, in her free time, attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations and the possibility of love. The true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. Social progress, like scientific progress, can be hard to see when one is trapped among earthly complications; Henrietta Leavitt and her female peers believe in both, and their dedication changed the way we understand both the heavens and Earth.

Estimated run time: 2 hours, with one 15 minute intermission

Tickets: $10—adults $7—MU students (w/ID), MU employees (w/ID), youth (under 18) and seniors (60+)
*Tickets are Buy-One-Get-One Free for Opening Night!* Tickets can be purchased online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

Messiah is transitioning to Tap ID cards

All employees must have a tap ID card for building access and on-campus purchasing.

If you received an employee ID card after February 2017, your card is already tap-enabled. You do not need to upgrade your ID Card.

If you received your ID card BEFORE February 2017, you will need to upgrade your ID card. Since Messiah is requiring this upgrade, you will not be charged for a new ID card. Messiah is transitioning card readers to be tap-only beginning fall break. The ability to swipe for door access and purchases will be deactivated all over campus.

How to Upgrade Your ID card:
1. Email falconexchange@messiah.edu from your Messiah email account with the subject line “Upgrade to Tap ID Card.”
2. Include your name, ID #, and your photo. Note: Only appropriate photos will be accepted. Select a close-up, high quality, digital photo of yourself where you are looking directly at the camera. Do not wear a hat.
3. Send the email by Friday, Oct. 14.
4. The Falcon Exchange will email you when your new tap-enabled ID card is ready.

Messiah issued computers – Cortex XDR Endpoint Security roll out

On Monday Oct. 3, ITS will begin rolling out Cortex XDR to all Messiah-issued Windows PCs and Macs. Cortex XDR is an extended detection and response application that will provide added security on our machines by blocking malware, ransomware, exploits, and fileless attacks.
The installation will complete silently and, in our testing, we have not come across any issues with Cortex XDR preventing known software from running properly.
However, if you do experience any issues with Cortex XDR interfering with or removing software that you use, please let us know by e-mailing techsupport@messiah.edu or calling 717-796-4444.

Murray Library’s October 2022 Newsletter

What’s happening in the library this month? Click here to see Murray’s newsletter.

See Anew: A Reflection on St. Augustine’s Confessions” a lecture by Anthony Eseke

This lecture hosted by the honors program will be held Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Alexander Auditorium [Frey 110].

Mental Health First Aid Training Opportunity

Mental Health First Aid Training is being offered to employees on Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Jordan 1st Floor Atrium. To register, click on the “All Training Classes” card on FalconLink. Space is limited – Reserve your seat today!

Why enroll in Mental Health First Aid Training? One in five adults will experience a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year. Even if you are not a trained mental health professional, you can be prepared and know what to do when a mental health crisis happens. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to help a student, colleague, friend, or family member in need of assistance.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Smithmyer at jsmithmyer@messiah.edu.

New Seed Library at Murray Library. We need YOU!

What’s a seed library?

A seed library is a circulating collection of seeds that people can borrow, plant, harvest, save, and—if all goes according to plan—return to the library for others to borrow. A Seed Library offers opportunities for anyone to try their hand in gardening. In spring 2023, the Murray Library seed library will freely share seeds with any interested gardeners. This will be open to the community. Look for more details in 2023!

How can you help? Please donate your seeds!

-As you harvest your fall plants, save some of the seeds for yourself and bring some to the library.

-Return the seeds in separate baggies or envelopes by their variety to the Library’s circulation desk. Seeds must be dry and free of most residue.

-The seed library accepts seeds for: vegetables, herbs, flowers

-Commercially distributed, opened or unopened seed packets are also accepted.

Thanks to the Office of Sustainability for their support!

Check out our mission, goals, and educational resources: https://libguides.messiah.edu/seed/home

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Job opportunities

The Falcon Exchange has an opening for a full-time falcon exchange representative. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23012. Job-related questions may be directed to JR Harris, director of student financial services at jrharris@messiah.edu.

Campus Events has multiple openings for full-time and part-time positions. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, assistant manager, campus events central and residence halls, at lprice@messiah.edu.

For sale

For sale: fishing boat and trailer. Sea Nymph fishing boat (circa 1985) in good condition with 25 HP Mercury outboard motor in very good condition. Off-white exterior with brown interior. Seats 4. Trolling motor, live well and other accessories. Trailer is in good condition with new wheels and tires. We have the title and registration to transfer for the trailer. Title not required for the boat due to model year (pre 1997). Asking $3,000. For photos or more information contact cgross@messiah.edu

St. Benedict and St. Christopher Keychain charms. These charms have been blessed by our local priest Fr. Eseke who is also a professor here at Messiah University.
St. Christopher symbolizes safe travels and St. Benedict medals are used in many ways, but always as a protection against evil. Some people bury them in the foundations of new buildings to keep them free from evil influences, while others attach them to rosaries or hang them on the wall in their homes.
$7 each. Please email me at sportko@messiah.edu, or I can be reached at extension 3918.

Wanted

House cleaner. Looking for someone to clean my home on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Contact Nina for more information. Kjohnson@messiah.edu

But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.

Psalms 86:15

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Help welcome Gary Nowicki, Messiah’s new vice president for finance and planning, at a casual “come and go” reception on Oct. 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the Board of Trustees room 310 in the Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center. Light refreshments will be served.

Congratulations to three of our nursing faculty. Nancy Frank, PhD, RN, CNE, CMSRN, and Jeff Stroup, DNP, RN, CEN successfully completed doctoral degrees. Nancy received her PhD from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Jeff earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Messiah University. Kristin Shaub, MSN, RN, CNE, CCRN received a 2022 National League for Nursing Foundation nursing education faculty scholarship award. Kristin is currently a graduate student in Messiah University’s DNP/FNP program and an adjunct faculty member in the nursing department.

Chanty Webb, Engle Center nurse, has published her second book, Parenting Through the Four Seasons. Chanty is a mother of four with a passion for writing about the challenges that God brings into her life. Her pursuit of writing began 10 years ago when a former NPR journalist joined her church and started an author’s ministry. That encounter provided the catalyst for Chanty to publish her first book, Personal Finances Personal Freedom, and has kept her writing ever since.

AROUND CAMPUS

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Silent Sky

Messiah University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is excited to begin our 2022-2023 season with the fall black box production of Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson on October 6-9th! Tickets are on sale now and are Buy-One-Get-One Free for Opening Night!

Silent Sky
Written by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Daniel Inouye

October 6 – 8 at 8 p.m.
October 9 at 3 p.m.
Poorman Black Box Theater, Climenhaga Building

When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories. As Henrietta, in her free time, attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations and the possibility of love. The true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. Social progress, like scientific progress, can be hard to see when one is trapped among earthly complications; Henrietta Leavitt and her female peers believe in both, and their dedication changed the way we understand both the heavens and Earth.

Estimated run time: 2 hours, with one 15 minute intermission

Tickets: $10—adults $7—MU students (w/ID), MU employees (w/ID), youth (under 18) and  seniors (60+)
*Tickets are Buy-One-Get-One Free for Opening Night!* Tickets can be purchased online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

Call for nominations

All educators at Messiah University are invited to nominate candidates for the
Class of 1964 Wittlinger Prize and the Boyer Legacy Award.

These two awards are presented annually by the Sider Institute for Anabaptist, Pietist, and Wesleyan Studies and the Ernest L. Boyer Center, respectively, to recognize student leaders who embody particular ideals. The Wittlinger Award honors students who demonstrate Dr. Carlton O. Wittlinger’s (Class of 1935) qualities of persistence and unselfish dedication. Similarly, the Boyer Legacy Award honors students who demonstrate Dr. Ernest L. Boyer’s (Class of 1948) ardent emphasis that leadership is grounded in service.

Eligible candidates must be juniors with the highest academic promise, including a minimum 3.5 GPA, strong character, integrity, and a commitment to service. There is no restriction as to the major of the recipient.

Nominations should include the student’s name and a brief statement (no more than 200 words) explaining why the student merits the honor. Students may be nominated for either or both awards.

Both awards carry a cash prize of $1,000 each.

The Wittlinger Award recipient will be recognized during the January 2023 Wittlinger Chapel Series; the Boyer Award recipient will be recognized at the fall 2023 Teacher Education/Boyer Center Awards Ceremony.

Please submit nominations and direct questions to Jon Stuckey (jstuckey@messiah.edu) no later than Dec. 1.

Messiah is transitioning to Tap ID cards

All employees must have a tap ID card for building access and on-campus purchasing.

If you received an employee ID card after February 2017, your card is already tap-enabled. You do not need to upgrade your ID Card.

If you received your ID card BEFORE February 2017, you will need to upgrade your ID card. Since Messiah is requiring this upgrade, you will not be charged for a new ID card. Messiah is transitioning card readers to be tap-only beginning fall break. The ability to swipe for door access and purchases will be deactivated all over campus.

How to Upgrade Your ID card:
1. Email falconexchange@messiah.edu from your Messiah email account with the subject line “Upgrade to Tap ID Card.”
2. Include your name, ID #, and your photo. Note: Only appropriate photos will be accepted. Select a close-up, high quality, digital photo of yourself where you are looking directly at the camera. Do not wear a hat.
3. Send the email by Friday, Oct. 14.
4. The Falcon Exchange will email you when your new tap-enabled ID card is ready.

Messiah issued computers – Cortex XDR Endpoint Security roll out

On Monday Oct. 3, ITS will begin rolling out Cortex XDR to all Messiah-issued Windows PCs and Macs. Cortex XDR is an extended detection and response application that will provide added security on our machines by blocking malware, ransomware, exploits, and fileless attacks.
The installation will complete silently and, in our testing, we have not come across any issues with Cortex XDR preventing known software from running properly.
However, if you do experience any issues with Cortex XDR interfering with or removing software that you use, please let us know by e-mailing techsupport@messiah.edu or calling 717-796-4444.

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For sale

Framed country mute swan photo. Good condition. Approximately 3’ x 3’. $25. Contact: kgarlinger@messiah.edu

New Dewalt drill set. This is a brand new drill driver and impact driver combo from Dewalt. It is 20 v and comes with 2 batteries, charging base and bag. Item is new in Box. Box has been opened to take pictures. Asking $175 Contact Theresa Day tday@messiah.edu Pictures available upon request.

FREE

Free. Upright piano in Grantham. Contact Dale, dfogelsa@messiah.edu

Wanted

FLUTE NEEDED! Do you have a student level flute, or better, in good working shape that you are willing to lend to an eager student? Then please contact me! My son, who plays saxophone, is practicing flute now in order to increase his skills across the woodwind family. If you can help me (him) out please contact me: Damian Savarino; dsavarin@messiah.edu

Wanted gently-used leather or faux leather couch. If you have a gently-used leather or faux leather couch, and no longer want it, please contact the Department of Communication, at apatton@messiah.edu
We are also interested in acquiring a papasan chair, also in good condition.
Thank you!

Learn to do right; seek justice.
    Defend the oppressed.
Take up the cause of the fatherless;
    plead the case of the widow.

Isaiah 1:17

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Help welcome Gary Nowicki, Messiah’s new vice president for finance and planning, at a casual “come and go” reception on Oct. 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the Board of Trustees room 310 in the Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center. Light refreshments will be served.

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Tovah Wilson is joining the Office of Development. I am pleased to share that Tovah has agreed to serve as the next director of annual giving and donor communication. Tovah is a double grad of Messiah having both a Bachelor’s in Education and a Master’s in Higher Education. Most recently, she was part of the HR team at Messiah. Prior to that, she served in Residence Life at both Messiah and Bluffton University. She has also taught elementary school in Honduras. Tovah has a clear commitment and skillset around building and fostering relationships. I am delighted she will be bringing these talents to the task of engaging a broad constituency of alumni, parents, friends, and other donors into the important educational mission of Messiah University. Tovah’s first day in the Development Office will be September 26th.

Please join me in welcoming Tovah to the Messiah Development team!

Jon C. Stuckey, Ph.D.
Associate VP for Development

AROUND CAMPUS

Paper supply shortage

If you are working or plan to work with the Office of Marketing and Communications and/or Messiah Press, please be aware there is currently a global paper shortage. The paper shortage and increase paper prices are projected to persist through 2023. It’s been a challenge to acquire paper and Press spends several hours a week on the phone with vendors.

What does this mean for you?

To combat the shortage and potential delay in paper, the OMC/Messiah Press are asking, when initiating your projects to plan for an extra week, to battle paper delivery.

For all jobs that are created in OMC and then printed at Messiah Press the new time lines are as follows:

Print only: 6 weeks

Print and mail distribution: 7 weeks

Print and mail distribution with variable data: 8 weeks

Your grace and understanding is greatly appreciated.

Scholarship Reception

The Ernest L. Boyer Center and Teacher Education Program will celebrate the 22-23 winners of five scholarships available to teacher certification students in their senior year and the Boyer Legacy Award, Thursday, Sept. 22, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Howe Atrium. We invite you to join us to recognize their accomplishments.

Scholarship awards will go to:
September Nguyen, Ethel Brandt Bigham Endowed Education Award
Melissa Johnson, Ernest L. Boyer, Sr. Teacher Scholarship
Micah Wagner, Suzanne Joy Johnson Endowed Scholarship Award
Maria Cushing-Daniels, Terry L. Stoudnour Endowed Education Award
Sidney Stutzman, Murk-Hayes Endowed Education Award
Phalika Oum, Boyer Legacy Award

Friends 20^th Annual dinner and program with Anita Voelker

Join us Friday Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. for the Friends of Murray Library Annual Dinner. We are delighted to welcome Anita Voelker back to campus as our keynote speaker. Anita taught for many years in the Education Department at Messiah University. In her presentation, “A Peek Through the Looking Glass: Why Children’s Books Matter,” Anita will discuss how most readers have one particular children’s book that sustained them in childhood and fortified them in adulthood. C.S. Lewis would agree. He noted that “no book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally – and often far more – worth reading at the age of fifty and beyond.” Anita’s presentation will enable us to peek through the proverbial looking glass to discover the richness of children’s literature through both images and words. By revisiting this distinctive genre with fresh eyes, we will discover why children’s books matter. The event will be held in Hostetter Chapel, with a meal catered by Messiah’s Two Bridges Catering. To register, please visit the Friends of Murray Library webpage. Reservation deadline is Oct. 8.

Pricing: $10 students/$25 friends members/$40 non-members

Employee Worship Service volunteers

As the Office of Human Resources and Compliance begins planning our Employee Worship Services for the academic year, it would be helpful to have a list of people who are willing to have an active role in the service. Perhaps you feel called to share a welcome statement or personal testimony; maybe you enjoy reading scripture; sometimes we have need of an employee choir to lead hymns. If these opportunities are of interest to you, contact Staci Davis (sdavis@messiah.edu or ext. 5300) to be added to our contact list. Please indicate in which way you would be willing to serve. Thank you for your consideration!

Seeking student for communications assistant

Do you know a student who is a pithy writer or is considering a future in marketing, communications or public relations? Undergraduate Admissions is seeking a student who will contribute to communication efforts with prospective students. This student will partner with the admissions communications manager and will be involved in activities such as drafting content for e-mails and serving as a primary student contact on social media platforms like ZeeMee and class-specific Instagram accounts. If you have an interested student, tell them to email Diane Titter at dtitter@messiah.edu for more details, or encourage them to apply for the position posted on the Student Employment website.

In search of Mr. Green…

One of the most exciting events the library hosts each year is Live Clue, which brings students into the library to solve a mystery while learning what the library has to offer. Part of this event includes REAL live suspects including Miss Scarlett, Ms. White, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum, Colonel Mustard and Mr. Green. At this time, our Mr. Green has retired, leaving us with an opening for someone new to take his place. We would love to see a Messiah employee fill this role, which consists of wandering through the library stacks and interacting with the students who are playing. You would be given all the information you need to answer the questions they might have for you and it’s really about just having fun! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 from around 6 – 9 p.m. If you are interesting in joining our team, email Kimberly Steiner at ksteiner@messiah.edu.

Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center room reservations

When reserving space in the Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center, please be sure to use the full names of the following spaces, including the names of the generous benefactors:

1st Floor
Parmer Family Lobby – PAWC First Floor

2nd Floor
Steinbrecher Conference Room – PAWC Room 202

3rd Floor
Larsen Conference Room – PAWC Room 307
Messiah Trustees Board Room – PAWC Room 310
Hahn Reception Area (outside Messiah Trustees Board Room) – PAWC Suite 309

Thank you for your help in ensuring we recognize and honor those who made the wonderful new Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center a reality!

2022 Alumni Awards Recipients Announced

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Alumni Awards. These awards are important not only for the tribute they pay to the lives of each recipient, but also as a symbol of the quality of our alumni as a whole. Please save the date for Friday, November 4th for the Alumni Awards Dinner, which will take place from 6 – 8 p.m. in Martin Commons.  Additional event details and ticket information will be coming in the next few weeks.  Questions?  Please contact us at 717.796.5252 or alumni@messiah.edu.

Young Alumna Achievement Award – Amber Jackson, Esq. (Class of 2009, politics)

Distinguished Alumnus Achievement Award – Dr. Jeffrey Morris (Class of 1993, mathematics education)

Alumni Christian Service Award – Daniel and Jessica Cotton (Class of 1999, biology and elementary education)

Alumni Appreciation Award – Sharon and Richard ‘70 (Rick) Jordan II

International Day of Peace

International Day of Peace Commemoration
Students and faculty from the Peace and Conflict Studies Program and the Departments of Music and Theater and Dance will lead this year’s campus commemoration of the International Day of Peace on Thursday, Sept. 22, beginning at 4:30 p.m., in Parmer Hall.

The “Arts of Peace” will include music, dance, and a time of focused prayer for world peace. For more information, contact Dr. George Pickens, gpickens@messiah.edu

Ballet 5:8 “Baptized Imagination”

Sponsored by the Performing Arts Series

“Baptized Imagination” is a breathtaking mixed bill with original ballets by Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager and Matthew Rushing, associate artistic director of Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. Ballet 5:8 is a faith-based company recognized for remarkable artistic excellence, innovation and beauty. The company creates dynamic and captivating performances drawing from life, faith, current events and diverse perspectives that tell relevant stories of the 21st century.

“Baptized Imagination” will feature well-loved fan favorites including “Día de Los Vivos,” “Gospel Impressions,” “Todo Raba” and more! Additionally, this will be Rushing’s first collaboration with the artists of Ballet 5:8, bringing his world-class choreography to Messiah University. “Día de Los Vivos” is a love letter to those battling clinical depression. “Gospel Impressions” is inspired by artist Makoto Fujimura’s exquisite paintings, The Four Holy Gospels. Slager composes geometric movement that illuminates the gospel stories further and captures Fujimura’s unique paintings through dance. The evening will conclude with “Todo Raba,” meaning “thank you very much” in Hebrew. The ballet is a heartfelt expression of gratitude to God.

Ticket prices are $20 for adults; $5 for Messiah University students (with ID) and youth (18 and under). To purchase, please contact the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036 option #1 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.

Visit arts.messiah.edu for more information.

Procurement made easy

Do you know how to request a supplier in One$ource?
Have you struggled with knowing whether to use a P-Card or a requisition?
Do you know how and when invoices are paid?
Do you feel like you “always do it wrong”?

Let us help you!

The Procurement Made Easy review class will cover common mistakes, frequently asked questions, and help you navigate the world of purchasing at Messiah. COVID changed a lot the past few years – time to get back to basics. Even if you have been purchasing at Messiah for years, this class could help make things easier for you.

Procurement Made Easy
Tuesday, Oct. 11
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Parmer Cinema; Boyer Hall

Look for more information and an invitation to the class to come.

Call for nominations

All educators at Messiah University are invited to nominate candidates for the
Class of 1964 Wittlinger Prize and the Boyer Legacy Award.

These two awards are presented annually by the Sider Institute for Anabaptist, Pietist, and Wesleyan Studies and the Ernest L. Boyer Center, respectively, to recognize student leaders who embody particular ideals. The Wittlinger Award honors students who demonstrate Dr. Carlton O. Wittlinger’s (Class of 1935) qualities of persistence and unselfish dedication. Similarly, the Boyer Legacy Award honors students who demonstrate Dr. Ernest L. Boyer’s (Class of 1948) ardent emphasis that leadership is grounded in service.

Eligible candidates must be juniors with the highest academic promise, including a minimum 3.5 GPA, strong character, integrity, and a commitment to service. There is no restriction as to the major of the recipient.

Nominations should include the student’s name and a brief statement (no more than 200 words) explaining why the student merits the honor. Students may be nominated for either or both awards.

Both awards carry a cash prize of $1,000 each.

The Wittlinger Award recipient will be recognized during the January 2023 Wittlinger Chapel Series; the Boyer Award recipient will be recognized at the Fall 2023 Teacher Education/Boyer Center Awards Ceremony.

Please submit nominations and direct questions to Jon Stuckey (jstuckey@messiah.edu) no later than Dec. 1.

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Job opportunities

Full time Plumber. https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22895

Position related questions may be directed to Brad Markley, director of facility services at bmarkley@messiah.edu

For sale

New Dewalt drill set. This is a brand new drill driver and impact driver combo from Dewalt. It is 20 v and comes with 2 batteries, charging base and bag. Item is new in Box. Box has been opened to take pictures. Asking $175 Contact Theresa Day tday@messiah.edu Pictures available upon request.

WANTED

FLUTE NEEDED! Do you have a student level flute, or better, in good working shape that you are willing to lend to an eager student? Then please contact me! My son, who plays saxophone, is practicing flute now in order to increase his skills across the woodwind family. If you can help me (him) out please contact me: Damian Savarino; dsavarin@messiah.edu

Wanted gently-used leather or faux leather couch. If you have a gently-used leather or faux leather couch, and no longer want it, please contact the Department of Communication, at apatton@messiah.edu
We are also interested in acquiring a papasan chair, also in good condition.
Thank you!

Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else,

For each one should carry their own load.

Galatians 6:4-5

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Congratulations to Linda Poston, Murray Library director, who was recently elected to the board of the Association of Christian Librarians. Linda was also elected to be association’s president for 2022-2023. The Association of Christian Librarians (ACL) is an organization of evangelical Christian academic librarians that seeks to strengthen libraries through professional development of evangelical librarians and spiritual encouragement for service in higher education.

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Nance McCown, professor of communication, co-presented as part of a joint teaching panel titled “Don’t Let Teaching Overwhelm You: Creating Inclusive Classrooms While Protecting Balance” to the Commission on the Status of Women and the Religion and Media Interest Group at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication conference, Detroit, MI, in August. Nance’s panel portion was titled, “Co-creating Inclusive Classrooms: Holding Space for Faith.”

AROUND CAMPUS

Purchasing Office closed for training

The Purchasing Office will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 15 for department training. No requisitions will be approved in One$ource that day. Please plan accordingly.
For questions, contact Purchasing at ext. 6010.

Celebrating Messiah’s Distinctives: An Employee In-service Event

All administrators, faculty and staff are warmly encouraged to attend the employee in-service event on Sept. 20. Join us in the Sawatsky Lobby (lower level of the High Center) at 8 a.m. for a continental breakfast. The program will begin in Parmer Hall at 8:30 a.m. with a time of worship, including a meditation from Director of Campus Ministries and Teaching Pastor Emily Bingham. President Phipps will deliver the 2022 State of the University address at 8:45 a.m. followed by a review of our Messiah University distinctives through visual presentations and a Messiah-inspired trivia game with great prizes!

Please plan to participate in this important celebration of our Messiah community as we enjoy a morning of fellowship, fun and food together as colleagues.

Messiah enters partnership with local Dunkin

The Office of Development is pleased to announce that the new Dunkin at 1423 South Market St., Mechanicsburg is partnering with Messiah University. Dunkin is offering a 10% discount to anyone who shows a Messiah ID, and will donate 10% of the proceeds from any Messiah-related sale back to the university.

Trivia Night at Murray Library

You’re invited! Put your knowledge to the test on Friday, Sept. 16 at Trivia Night! Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. at Murray Library! We’ll have four rounds of trivia to test your knowledge in a variety of categories. Gather with your colleagues and/or students to form a team or join up with friendly folks when you arrive. Teams can include up to six players. Awesome prizes await the top three teams! All Messiah employees are welcome.

Middle States’ Self-Study Report draft available

Accredited colleges and universities in the U.S. are required by their respective accrediting agencies to complete periodic self-studies—a process that involves a significant amount of data collection, analysis and evaluation resulting in a comprehensive institutional report. Messiah University will present our Self-Study Report to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (Middle States) in the spring of 2023. Over the past year and a half, a campus steering team and multiple working groups have analyzed and prepared Messiah University’s Self-Study Report, a process that included soliciting and receiving feedback on draft chapters that were posted earlier this year.

The draft of the 2023 Self-Study Report will be submitted to the review team chair this week and is now available to the community at https://www.messiah.edu/middlestates. The co-chairs of the MSCHE Steering Committee, Laura Miller and Alison Noble, thank the members of the steering committee and working groups for their service in this important process, as well as the larger community for their input.

The draft of the Self-Study will be submitted to Middle States in early 2023 and the MSCHE review team will visit campus on March 12-15, 2023.

Sincerely,
Alison Noble and Laura Miller, co-chairs
Messiah University MSCHE Steering Committee

Music for Piano Times Two IV “Nostalgia and Hope” Sept. 18, 4 p.m., Parmer Hall

Sponsored by the Performing Arts Series

Migration is one of the most powerful forces in art. It strengthens artists’ connections to their roots while infusing their work with new ideas. Pianists Stuart Malina, Ya-Ting Chang, Patrice Ewoldt and Richard Roberson will explore music for two pianos by composers whose life stories and music were shaped by migration.

Ticket prices are $10 for adults; $5 for Messiah University students (with ID) and youth (18 and under). To purchase, please contact the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036 option #1 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.

Scholarship Reception

The Ernest L. Boyer Center and Teacher Education Program will celebrate the 22-23 winners of five scholarships available to teacher certification students in their senior year and the Boyer Legacy Award, Thursday, Sept. 22, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Howe Atrium. We invite you to join us to recognize their accomplishments.

Scholarship awards will go to:
September Nguyen, Ethel Brandt Bigham Endowed Education Award
Melissa Johnson, Ernest L. Boyer, Sr. Teacher Scholarship
Micah Wagner, Suzanne Joy Johnson Endowed Scholarship Award
Maria Cushing-Daniels, Terry L. Stoudnour Endowed Education Award
Sidney Stutzman, Murk-Hayes Endowed Education Award
Phalika Oum, Boyer Legacy Award

Employee video devotional

Please use the following link: https://messiah.yuja.com/V/Video?v=5891286&node=26264850&a=1301595949&autoplay=1 to watch Stephen Gallaher’s next employee devotional.

If you would like to contact our Community Pastor, please email Stephen at sgallahe@messiah.edu or for a faster response, call his cell phone at 717-503-7222.

Friends 20^th Annual dinner and program with Anita Voelker

Join us Friday Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. for the Friends of Murray Library Annual Dinner. We are delighted to welcome Anita Voelker back to campus as our keynote speaker. Anita taught for many years in the Education Department at Messiah University. In her presentation, “A Peek Through the Looking Glass: Why Children’s Books Matter,” Anita will discuss how most readers have one particular children’s book that sustained them in childhood and fortified them in adulthood. C.S. Lewis would agree. He noted that “no book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally – and often far more – worth reading at the age of fifty and beyond.” Anita’s presentation will enable us to peek through the proverbial looking glass to discover the richness of children’s literature through both images and words. By revisiting this distinctive genre with fresh eyes, we will discover why children’s books matter. The event will be held in Hostetter Chapel, with a meal catered by Messiah’s Two Bridges Catering. To register, please visit the Friends of Murray Library webpage. Reservation deadline is Oct. 8

Pricing: $10 Students / $25 Friends members / $40 Non-members

Employee Worship Service volunteers

As the Office of Human Resources and Compliance begins planning our Employee Worship Services for the academic year, it would be helpful to have a list of people who are willing to have an active role in the service. Perhaps you feel called to share a welcome statement or personal testimony; maybe you enjoy reading scripture; sometimes we have need of an employee choir to lead hymns. If these opportunities are of interest to you, contact Staci Davis (sdavis@messiah.edu or ext. 5300) to be added to our contact list. Please indicate in which way you would be willing to serve. Thank you for your consideration!

Seeking student for communications assistant

Do you know a student who is a pithy writer or is considering a future in marketing, communications or public relations? Undergraduate Admissions is seeking a student who will contribute to communication efforts with prospective students. This student will partner with the admissions communications manager and will be involved in activities such as drafting content for e-mails and serving as a primary student contact on social media platforms like ZeeMee and class-specific Instagram accounts. If you have an interested student, tell them to email Diane Titter at dtitter@messiah.edu for more details, or encourage them to apply for the position posted on the Student Employment website.

In search of Mr. Green…

One of the most exciting events the library hosts each year is Live Clue, which brings students into the library to solve a mystery while learning what the library has to offer. Part of this event includes REAL live suspects including Miss Scarlett, Ms. White, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum, Colonel Mustard and Mr. Green. At this time, our Mr. Green has retired, leaving us with an opening for someone new to take his place. We would love to see a Messiah employee fill this role, which consists of wandering through the library stacks and interacting with the students who are playing. You would be given all the information you need to answer the questions they might have for you and it’s really about just having fun! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 from around 6 – 9 p.m. If you are interesting in joining our team, email Kimberly Steiner at ksteiner@messiah.edu.

Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center room reservations

When reserving space in the Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center, please be sure to use the full names of the following spaces, including the names of the generous benefactors:

1st Floor
Parmer Family Lobby – PAWC First Floor

2nd Floor
Steinbrecher Conference Room – PAWC Room 202

3rd Floor
Larsen Conference Room – PAWC Room 307
Messiah Trustees Board Room – PAWC Room 310
Hahn Reception Area (outside Messiah Trustees Board Room) – PAWC Suite 309

Thank you for your help in ensuring we recognize and honor those who made the wonderful new Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center a reality!

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Job opportunities

Salad cook (pantry lead I), for more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22496.

Sous chef, for more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22577.

FT and PT Cook (p.m.) positions, for more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/

Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Campus Events has multiple openings for full-time and part-time campus events worker positions. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, assistant manager, campus events central and residence halls, at lprice@messiah.edu.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a part-time community safety officer, working 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—every other weekend. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22668. Job-related questions may be directed to Bryce Wickard, director of safety, at bwickard@messiah.edu.

Human Resources has an opening for a full-time human resource assistant. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22736. Job-related questions may be directed to Inger Blount, director of human resources, at iblount@messiah.edu.

The Department of Engineering has an opening for a part-time engineering communications coordinator. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22706. Job-related questions may be directed to Brian Swartz, professor of engineering, at bswartz@messiah.edu.

The Department of Engineering has an opening for a part-time engineering events coordinator. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22709. Job-related questions may be directed to Brian Swartz, professor of engineering, at bswartz@messiah.edu.

Multicultural and International Student Programs has an opening for a part-time international student programs advisor. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22429. Job-related questions may be directed to Amy Nicols, director of international student programs, at anicols@messiah.edu.

The Office of Development has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant for prospect research and development. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22626. Job-related questions may be directed to Bob Feil, director of prospect research and record compliance, at rfeil@messiah.edu.

The Office of Faculty Development has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22812. Job-related questions may be directed to Cynthia Wells, director of faculty development, at cwells@messiah.edu.

The Murray Library has an opening for a full-time collection strategies librarian. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22838. Job-related questions may be directed to Linda Poston, director of the murray library, at poston@messiah.edu.

Grounds Services has an opening for a full-time groundskeeper/crew leader. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22845. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Graybill, grounds services manager, at mgraybill@messiah.edu.

For sale

Marshall guitar amp (DSL 40C).Gently used Marshall DSL40C valve powered guitar amplifier. Includes footswitch and power cord. Great built in tone or base for pedalboard. $450 (or best offer). Contact Josh: jgerber@messiah.edu

Rigid contractor table saw.10-inch contractor table saw comes with Incra Miter Gauge and a Freud Dado stack set. $350 O.B.O. Contact asider@messiah.edu for more pictures and information.

FREE

Free bunny. Looking for a new home for 2-year-old Olive (“Ollie”, a Holland Lop). Contact chanson@messiah.edu for info.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Get Your Ticket Now! I Am They at Harrisburg Christian School

Messiah University is pleased to be a sponsor of this event! On Sept. 23 at 7p.m., I Am They will be at Harrisburg Christian School https://www.csagh.org/. I Am They is a nationally known Christian band that has performed in our area at Winter Jam. This awesome evening of worship and entertainment also includes the motivational preaching of Bob Lenz of Life Promotions. Bob speaks nationally, including this year at Creation Festival. Local artists Allison Rutherford, as well as Dan and Lauren Smith will also perform. Tickets can be purchased at www.showtix4u.com/events/csagh. All tickets are general admission and sell for $20.

No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Congratulations to Linda Poston, Murray Library director, who was recently elected to the board of the Association of Christian Librarians. Linda was also elected to be association’s president for 2022-2023. The Association of Christian Librarians (ACL) is an organization of evangelical Christian academic librarians that seeks to strengthen libraries through professional development of evangelical librarians and spiritual encouragement for service in higher education.

Todd Goranson, professor of music, performed as bassoonist and solo alto saxophonist at Duke Divinity School (Duke University) on Sept. 2 with The New Caritas Orchestra under the baton of theologian/musician Jeremy Begbie. The orchestra was comprised of 54 Christian orchestral musicians from top US orchestras and music school faculties, including the Boston Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, and the Pittsburgh Symphony. The concert, titled “Cries of Loss and Hope: Marking a Difficult Season in Music and Word” was presented by Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts and will be aired on PBS stations in the Carolinas in 2023.

The Division of Student Success and Engagement would like to share the following changes within the Division:

Doug Wood has been promoted from Associate Dean of Students to the Dean of Students replacing Kevin Villegas. He will continue to provide oversight to residence life, housing, Engle Center for Health and Counseling and student conduct. The Associate Dean of Students position has been eliminated.

Christy Hanson has been named Dean of Experiential Learning and Leadership Development and will provide oversight to the Office of Student Engagement as well as the Career and Professional Development Center and the Agape Center for Local and Global Engagement.

Emily Bingham has been named director of campus ministries; she will also continue her role as teaching ministries pastor.

Sarah Axtman has taken the role as the full time coordinator for Student Success and Engagement/executive administrative assistant to the vice provost. Sarah comes to us from Linglestown Life, where she served for 12 years as its full-time director of discipleship for children and youth.

We welcome Carrie Beth Ent into the role of director of health services for the Engle Health Center. Carrie Beth is a certified registered nurse practitioner and was formerly the director of student health at Goucher College.

We also welcome Kimberly Keene as the new full time administrative assistant to the Engle Center for Health and Counseling. She will provide support to both Health and Counseling services.

AROUND CAMPUS

Help us tell your story

The Office of Development would like to help you tell the story of the philanthropic donors who support your department and students. If there are any donor stories you wish to highlight, please email Abby Book at abook@messiah.edu with any relevant pictures and information. We will ensure that your story is highlighted on our social media, e-newsletters, website and print mailings!

Homecoming volunteers needed

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is in need of employee volunteers to serve at registration for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2022! Volunteers are needed in in two-hour timeslots on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are interested and available to serve in this capacity, please contact Ashley Sider at asider@messiah.edu with your availability. We look forward to serving with you!

403(b) Oversight committee member needed

The 403(b) Oversight Committee is seeking an hourly staff employee to join the committee. If interested, please email Staci Davis at sdavis@messiah.edu. The committee usually only meets one time per year. Thank you for your consideration!

Purchasing Office closed for training

The Purchasing Office will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 15 for department training. No requisitions will be approved in One$ource that day. Please plan accordingly.
For questions, contact Purchasing ext. 6010

Celebrating Messiah’s Distinctives: An Employee In-service Event

All administrators, faculty and staff are warmly encouraged to attend the employee in-service event on Sept. 20. Join us in the Sawatsky Lobby (lower level of the High Center) at 8 a.m. for a continental breakfast. The program will begin in Parmer Hall at 8:30 a.m. with a time of worship, including a meditation from director of campus ministries and teaching pastor Emily Bingham. President Phipps will deliver the 2022 State of the University address at 8:45 a.m. followed by a review of our Messiah University distinctives through visual presentations and a Messiah-inspired trivia game with great prizes!

Please plan to participate in this important celebration of our Messiah community as we enjoy a morning of fellowship, fun and food together as colleagues.

Messiah enters partnership with local Dunkin

The Office of Development is pleased to announce that the new Dunkin at 1423 South Market St., Mechanicsburg is partnering with Messiah University. Dunkin is offering a 10% discount to anyone who shows a Messiah ID, and will donate 10% of the proceeds from any Messiah-related sale back to the university.

Trivia Night at Murray Library

You’re invited! Put your knowledge to the test on Friday, Sept. 16 at Trivia Night! Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. at Murray Library! We’ll have four rounds of trivia to test your knowledge in a variety of categories. Gather with your colleagues and/or students to form a team or join up with friendly folks when you arrive. Teams can include up to six players. Awesome prizes await the top three teams! All Messiah employees are welcome.

Middle States’ Self-Study Report draft available

Accredited colleges and universities in the U.S. are required by their respective accrediting agencies to complete periodic self-studies—a process that involves a significant amount of data collection, analysis and evaluation resulting in a comprehensive institutional report. Messiah University will present our Self-Study Report to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (Middle States) in the spring of 2023. Over the past year and a half, a campus steering team and multiple working groups have analyzed and prepared Messiah University’s Self-Study Report, a process that included soliciting and receiving feedback on draft chapters that were posted earlier this year.

The draft of the 2023 Self-Study Report will be submitted to the review team chair this week and is now available to the community at https://www.messiah.edu/middlestates. The co-chairs of the MSCHE Steering Committee, Laura Miller and Alison Noble, thank the members of the steering committee and working groups for their service in this important process, as well as the larger community for their input.

The draft of the Self-Study will be submitted to Middle States in early 2023 and the MSCHE review team will visit campus on March 12-15, 2023.

Sincerely,
Alison Noble and Laura Miller, co-chairs
Messiah University MSCHE Steering Committee

Music for Piano Times Two IV “Nostalgia and Hope” Sept. 18, 4 p.m., Parmer Hall

Sponsored by the Performing Arts Series

Migration is one of the most powerful forces in art. It strengthens artists’ connections to their roots while infusing their work with new ideas. Pianists Stuart Malina, Ya-Ting Chang, Patrice Ewoldt and Richard Roberson will explore music for two pianos by composers whose life stories and music were shaped by migration.

Ticket prices are $10 for adults; $5 for Messiah University students (with ID) and youth (18 and under). To purchase, please contact the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036 option #1 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.

$500 Employee Referral Bonus

Messiah University is hiring! Do you know someone who would make an excellent employee? The employee referral program now provides a $500 bonus for employees who provide referral assistance that leads to the successful hiring of qualified staff, administration or full-time faculty! Only referrals provided and candidates hired on or after Sept. 1 are eligible. Please visit http://jobs.messiah.edu for a list of current job openings and to apply.

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

Dining Services has openings for multiple positions:

Dining room supervisor, for more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22432.

Salad cook (pantry lead I), for more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22496.

Sous chef, for more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22577.

FT and PT Cook (p.m.) positions, for more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/

Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Campus Events has multiple openings for full-time and part-time campus events worker positions. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, assistant manager, campus events central and residence halls, at lprice@messiah.edu.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a part-time community safety officer, working 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—every other weekend. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22668. Job-related questions may be directed to Bryce Wickard, director of safety, at bwickard@messiah.edu.

Human Resources has an opening for a full-time human resource assistant. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22736. Job-related questions may be directed to Inger Blount, director of human resources, at iblount@messiah.edu.

The Department of Engineering has an opening for a part-time engineering communications coordinator. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22706. Job-related questions may be directed to Brian Swartz, associate professor of engineering, at bswartz@messiah.edu.

The Department of Engineering has an opening for a part-time engineering events coordinator. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22709. Job-related questions may be directed to Brian Swartz, associate professor of engineering, at bswartz@messiah.edu.

The Office of the Provost has an opening for a full-time executive assistant. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/22416. Job-related questions may be directed to Alison Noble, interim provost, at anoble@messiah.edu.

For sale

Twin captains bed: twin captains bed with 6 storage drawers on side and 2 long drawers on end. Lights on headboard. Picture available on request. $75. Contact: msanford@messiah.edu

Panasonic Lumix G100 camera. Panasonic LUMIX G100 4k Mirrorless Camera for Photo and Video, Built-in Microphone with Tracking, Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens System, 12-32mm Lens, 5-Axis Hybrid I.S, DC-G100KK (Black) Asking $300 Contact Ted: tgingrich@messiah.edu

Marshall guitar amp (DSL 40C).Gently used Marshall DSL40C valve powered guitar amplifier. Includes footswitch and power cord. Great built in tone or base for pedalboard. $450 (or best offer). Contact Josh: jgerber@messiah.edu

FREE

Cookbooks. I have over 100 like-new cookbooks in a wide a variety of types/nationalities/genres to choose from. Great for all cooking levels and interests. Please contact nsaccary@messiah.edu for more information.

Free bunny. Looking for a new home for 2-year-old Olive (“Ollie”, a Holland Lop). Contact chanson@messiah.edu for info.

Wanted

Wanted Wheelchairs. The Department of Conference and Event Services would like to obtain either free or at a low cost, several additional wheelchairs to assist conference guests who may experience some mobility issues when on campus. Please email Jody Brandt at jbrandt@messiah.edu if you or anyone you know might be willing to provide a used/ gently worn wheelchair. This is a great way to continue to foster an environment of hospitality on campus.