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November 11, Veterans Day

November 11th, 2021 by INTERCOM

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18

NEWS

Raeann Hamon (distinguished professor of family science and gerontology), Anna Weikel (HDFS ’23), and Victoria Anders (HDFS minor ’22) presented a resource exchange entitled “The Gift of Being Heard: Offering Hope and Happiness through Telling One’s Story” at the virtual 2021 National Council on Family Relations Conference. Hamon also co-presented an interactive poster with Adrienne Edwards (Winthrop College) and Dee Hill-Zuganelli (Berea College) entitled “Preparing Family Science Graduate Students for Faculty Positions at Teaching Institutions.” Raeann assumed the role of Chair of the International Section at the conclusion of the 2021 meeting.

Dr. Brenda Elliott and co-authors Drs. Katie Chargualaf and Barbara Patterson received the Sigma Capstone International Nursing Book Award for their recent book, Veteran-centered Care in Education and Practice: An Essential Guide for Nursing Faculty at Sigma’s 46th Biennial Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Intercom

The Intercom will not publish on Thanksgiving Day, but will resume the following week. A reminder that the submission deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Much Ado About Nothing

Messiah University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to present Much Ado About Nothing for our Fall 2021 Mainstage production. Tickets are on sale now and are Buy-One-Get-One Free for Opening Night! You can also follow us on social media to get more behind the scenes information on our cast and the production as we approach the show.

Much Ado About Nothing
Written by: William Shakespeare
Directed by: Daniel Inouye

Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s wittiest romantic comedies. The story contrasts two pairs of lovers in a clever and suspenseful “battle of the sexes” in an imaginative comedy about the chaos created in the pursuit of love. The bantering lovers, Benedick and Beatrice, are dead-locked in a lively war of words while their friends try to trick the bickering pair into admitting they’re in love. Their young sidekicks, Hero and Claudio, start a romance of their own that is threatened by a dastardly plot to separate them. Near-fatal complications ensue, but with the help of the hilarious Constable Dogberry and his bumbling police force, the lovers are ultimately united.

Miller Theater, Climenhaga Fine Arts Center:
November 11-13, 19-20 at 8 p.m.
November 14 and 21 at 3 p.m.
November 18 at 10 a.m., school performance

Estimated Runtime 2 hours 15 minutes, 15 minute intermission
Tickets:$10—adults $7—MC students (w/ID), MC 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.

*Important information regarding attending indoor events at Messiah University.
Messiah University will be requiring indoor masking in all university buildings for all individuals regardless of their vaccination status. See arts.messiah.edu for event updates.

Employee Town Hall

All employees are encouraged to attend one of two Town Hall Forums on Monday, Nov. 15 in Hostetter Chapel. Choose either the 9 a.m. session or the 3 p.m. session and hear from President Phipps, Provost Randy Basinger and VP for Finance and Planning David Walker regarding Messiah’s financial profile and our strengths and challenges. A recording of the session content will be posted to the messiah.edu/prioritization website in the days immediately following the town hall. Questions? Please contact Karin Bisbee at ext. 5220.

Escape(ish) Room at the Oakes Museum!

The Oakes Museum is offering an Escape(ish) Room!
This is a great team-building (and fun!) experience for student clubs, teams or staff departments. It is ideal for groups of 8-25, and you should plan on an hour and a half.

Contact Helena at oakesmuseum@messiah.edu with questions, or to book a time for your group/department to test your problem-solving skills!

School of Graduate Studies – Holiday Giving Project

During the month of November, the School of Graduate Studies is collecting pantry items to fill 160 tote bags to distribute to all of our on-campus graduate students. The tote bags will be filled during the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 1 in Winding Hill. Please visit the following link at ttsu.me/ezjund to sign up for donation items, stocking the bags, and writing inspirational messages. These bags will be distributed to Messiah’s Graduate Assistants and students enrolled in the Dietetic Internship, Master of Occupational Therapy, and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. Contact Julie Gomboc-Hellam at jgomboc@messiah.edu with any questions or special arrangements for drop-off.

Visiting alumni update

Please join us in welcoming the following alumni back to campus:

Tuesday, Nov. 9, Gabrielle Acker, ’14, Forensic Interviewer with the York County Children’s Advocacy Center, will talk about her job. Enjoy Pizza with Professionals and learn more about this exciting career. Eisenhower Board Room noon – 1 p.m. students eat free.

Thursday, Nov. 11, Benjamin Wise ’16 will talk with students in the Elite Athletic Performance class. Sponsoring faculty: Jeremy Kauffman.

Our Visiting Alumni Program includes a small gift, parking pass, possible coupons for lunch or coffee, and notification to the Messiah University campus via the intercom. Please help us recognize your department for bringing back alumni and welcoming them to campus. Please utilize the online form on FalconLink – Visiting Alumni Registration.

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Blue Christmas

Messiah University’s Department of Theatre & Dance is thrilled to present Blue Christmas on November 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets are free, but required due to limited seating. You can also follow us on social media to get more behind the scenes information as we approach the show.

Blue Christmas
Directed by: Gregg Hurley

Feeling challenged by the upcoming holidays?
Reflect, process, and prepare for this season of Advent with us through the media of text, music, and dance.

November 18 at 7 p.m.
Poorman Black Box Theater, Climenhaga Fine Arts 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.

Connect with us on Social Media!
Facebook: @MUTheatreandDance
Twitter: @MUTheatre_Dance
Instagram: messiah_theatre_and_dance

Travel reminders

As travel restrictions continue to lift, Procurement Services would like to remind you of the following:

Please refer to section 6 of Messiah University’s Expenditure Policy prior to making travel arrangements for University business. Details include:

General travel principles
Air travel
Travel by car/van
Travel related business expenses
Travel related business meal expense guidelines

Enterprise is the preferred rental vehicle supplier for Messiah University and should be used for regional and national university travel. Details here.
As stated in the Purchasing Card Manual, cardholders should notify the Purchasing Card Administrator with dates and location of travel at least 2 weeks prior to departure. Plans will be communicated to M&T Bank to ensure out of area purchases are not flagged as fraud and declined.

Questions can be directed to Procurement Services at ext, 6010.

Messiah University Symphony Orchestra with guest artist, Toni Palmertree, soprano, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m., Parmer Hall

Timothy Dixon, conductor

Pennsylvania native Toni Marie Palmertree is a soprano praised for her tender, expressive voice (San Francisco Examiner). She has been engaged to sing major roles with leading opera companies in the United States, including the Metropolitan Opera, the Chicago Lyric Opera and the San Francisco Opera. In this concert, Toni Marie Palmertree will perform favorites for soprano and orchestra with the Messiah University Symphony Orchestra.

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.

Supervisor Series

The Office of Human Resources and Compliance is excited to announce that we’ve added new times to our upcoming Supervisor Series presentations. All supervisors, whether you supervisor other employees or students, are welcome to attend. Please sign up at: https://signup.com/go/cxyrVjH.

Situations and Complaints:
-Thursday, 11/18, 4 p.m. – Frey 110
-Friday, 11/19, noon – Hostetter Chapel

Navigating the Complicated Student – Mental Health Concerns, Accommodations and Other Challenges:
-Thursday, 12/2, noon – Parmer Cinema (Boyer Hall)
-Thursday, 12/2, 4 p.m. – Parmer Cinema (Boyer Hall)

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For sale

Full sized complete bed for sale. 1 Complete Full Sized Bed; asking for $150 or best offer
Includes wooden bed frame with back board, box spring, and pillow top mattress. No damage to mattress and box spring. Some loose pieces on bed frame that can be tightened once fully installed into a space. Can send photos and measurements if desired. Contact rfirstbrook@messiah.edu.
Pick up on campus from Hess Residence Hall.

Great handmade Christmas ornaments – These are made with my grandchildren’s names on them, but I can personalize them. These are not completely finished (rushed for time), they also come with a cute ribbon and a nice hanger. The colors I have are shown here. $6 each or 2/$10. Contact me if you have any questions at extension 3918.

More Christmas Ideas…What Papa would not like to show off his children with this t-shirt? Any name can be used Papa Bear, Grandpa Bear, Poppy Bear, etc. Then add the number of bears. You choose size and color, color for name may vary for the name, but I will try the best that I can to accommodate your choice. $20. Call extension 3918 with any questions.

Christmas idea for those Crypto/Bitcoin enthusiast. You select the size and color. I will do my best to accommodate your choice. Then pick the design you would like. $20 ea. Call extension 3918 with any questions.

Fortnite shirt/sweatshirt – Kids will love one for Christmas. Select the color and size. I will do the best I can for the color (sometimes certain colors are hard to find) $25 ea. Call extension 3918 for questions.

For rent

A lovely “raised ranch” style house with three bedrooms, one and a half baths, living room, kitchen, and a separate dining room is available to rent. Conveniently located in a friendly neighborhood less than a mile from Messiah University, this house features a screened-in carport and an outdoor deck with a beautiful view. It is in an excellent school district (Mechanicsburg). Tenants will occupy the main level of the house and have partial access to the lower level which includes laundry facilities and additional storage space. Available January 24 (or if needed, as early as January 1, 2022). For more information, contact eseibert@messiah.edu, or call 717-697-2010.

In need of

Nativity Displays wanted. Murray Library is bringing back our Nativity display this December and are now in search of interesting, unique and fun nativity sets that you might own and would be willing to share for a few weeks. Maybe you have a crèche that you picked up from travels to a far off place, or you have one that has been passed down in your family for generations. We would love to see it! Please email Kimberly Steiner at ksteiner@messiah.edu by Nov. 19 if you would like to be part of the display.

Housing needed. I’m (Bob Feil) posting this on behalf of a woman who recently moved to the area to attend school for the ministry, is attending McBIC, and is looking for a temporary room to rent:

I am a quiet, friendly, and tidy mature student (grandma) from Canada looking for a room to rent in the Mechanicsburg area for six months starting immediately until May 8. Shared living would be nice. Please contact Teresa at teresa@gandy.ca or text 905 399 0889.

FREE

Murray Library is looking to get rid of a few items. If you or your department might be interested in any, please contact Tracy Sheaffer at tsheaffer@messiah.edu. Click here to view items.

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November 4

November 4th, 2021 by INTERCOM

“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!”

~ Psalm 107:1

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Be featured in an Admissions publication!

Students want to hear from YOU #WhyMessiah!!

Admissions and Marketing and Communications would greatly appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey and tell us why you love working here. Share a little or a lot then submit a high-resolution photo of yourself, and you might just see your words and face in a mailer ?

https://mcadmissions.messiah.edu/register/?id=27a157ce-69e1-4dbe-a564-0f11c6162309

The Bridge is here!

The latest issue of The Bridge has published! Check out our coverage of the public launch of the capital campaign, our historic four Commencements, alumni profiles and more. You can find hard copies in the common areas of Boyer, Eisenhower and the Kim S. Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center. Also, you can read the entire issue online at www.messiah.edu/thebridge.

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Much Ado About Nothing

Messiahwww.messiah.edu/thebridge. University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to present Much Ado About Nothing for our Fall 2021 Mainstage production. Tickets are on sale now and are Buy-One-Get-One Free for Opening Night! You can also follow us on social media to get more behind the scenes information on our cast and the production as we approach the show.

Much Ado About Nothing
Written by: William Shakespeare
Directed by: Daniel Inouye

Miller Theater, Climenhaga Fine Arts Center:
November 11-13, 19-20 at 8 p.m.
November 14 and 21 at 3 p.m.
November 18 at 10 a.m., school performance

“Mocktails” will be held Nov. 16

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 now 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 college.

Mocktails will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Admissions and Welcome Center.

Please note that we will be following several Covid protocols for Mocktails. Out of an abundance of precaution, we are asking that all attendees wear masks at this event. Food and drink will be provided at locations separate from the main networking area so that all interpersonal interactions can occur while participants are masked.

Interested alumni and employers can register at http://attend.com/Mocktails2021alum by Monday, Nov. 9. Educators are also welcome to attend and can register via this link.

Student registration can be completed at http://attend.com/Mocktails2021student. All students should arrive at 5:40 p.m. for a brief educational session on 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.

Escape(ish) Room at the Oakes Museum!

The Oakes Museum is offering an Escape(ish) Room!
This is a great team-building (and fun!) experience for student clubs, teams, or staff departments. It is ideal for groups of 8-25, and you should plan on an hour and a half.

Contact Helena at oakesmuseum@messiah.edu with questions, or to book a time for your group/department to test your problem-solving skills!

Murray Library’s November 2021 newsletter

What’s happening in Murray Library this November? View our newsletter here.

Have a fun night and help us thank our donors!

Join us for an enjoyable night of food, entertainment and fellowship at our Messiah Partners “An Evening of Music”!

Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts

Saturday, Nov. 13

• 6:30 p.m. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres receptions at various locations in the building and meet our students

• 8 p.m. Sit back and relax to a private concert in Parmer Hall showcasing various student groups and musicians

• 8:45 p.m. Conclude this engaging evening with a dessert reception immediately following the concert

We would love for you to be part of this complimentary event and encourage you to bring friends! Dress for this evening is casual attire.

To assist in our planning, please register each guest for this event before Nov. 8. You may do so by calling Yonette Schneider, M.A. ’16, executive coordinator for advancement events, at 717-796-5242 or through messiah.edu/PartnersEvent2021.

Masks are required for all indoor events. Updated guidelines for social distancing and wearing of masks will be provided the week prior to the event for those who indicate their attendance.

New library resources

New at Murray Library! Click here to see what items are new to the shelves at the library. Educators are invited to submit orders to their liaison librarian at any time and will be purchased as funds are available.

School of Graduate Studies – Holiday Giving Project

Visiting alumni update

Please join us in welcoming the following alumni back to campus:

Thursday, Nov. 11, Benjamin Wise ’16 will talk with students in the Elite Athletic Performance class. Sponsoring faculty: Jeremy Kauffman.

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Job opportunities

Dining Services has multiple full-time and part time position openings, see jobs.messiah.edu for more details and to apply! Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu. Please also see the above link for all open positions that have been previously advertised in the Intercom.

The Registrar’s Office has an opening for a full-time associate registrar for undergraduate programs position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20208. Job-related questions may be directed to Kathee Clark, associate registrar, at kclark@messiah.edu.

The School of Graduate Studies at Messiah University has an opening for a full-time assistant registrar position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20154. Job-related questions may be directed to Ed Wichrowski, senior associate registrar, school of graduate studies, at ewichrowski@messiah.edu.

The Office of Development has an opening for a full-time director of advancement affinity programs. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20327. Job-related questions may be directed to Jon Stuckey, executive director of development, at jstuckey@messiah.edu.

The Office of Academic Accessibility has an opening for a temporary, part-time, 25 hours a week, academic success testing coordinator, working Mon.-Fri. noon to 5pm. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20309. Job-related questions may be directed to Amy Slody, director of the academic success center at aslody@messiah.edu.

The School of Graduate Studies has an opening for a full-time director of graduate enrollment. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20275. Job-related questions may be directed to Rob Pepper, assistant provost / dean of the school of graduate studies at rpepper@messiah.edu.

For sale

Christmas is just around the corner. Hand decorated Christmas decorations – perfect for grandchildren, neighbors, friends, anyone on your list that’s hard to buy for. These gifts are personalized and people love them. Choose what you you’d like it to say, or chose a name.
$6 ea. or 2 for $10. Larger ones are $7. I’m here on campus in Naugle if you’d like to see them in person. I would be glad to bring them in for you to see. – Stacy x3918

Personalized tea towels. Perfect for that special someone on your list that you don’t know what to give them, to show how much you care. Pastors, grandparents, babysitter etc.,$10/each. Contact Stacy at ext. 3918

Needed

NEEDED – Men for Spring Opera Production.

Have you ever wanted to sing in an opera? Well, here’s your chance!…

NEEDED – men (tenors and basses) to sing in the ensemble of the Spring Opera Production!

Through the Dept. of Theatre and Dance, the spring MainStage production will be
THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD by Gilbert and Sullivan.

WHAT: tenors and basses, of any age, with some vocal ability and music reading ability. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE or OPERA SAVVY NEEDED! Just the willingness to sing, learn and have fun!

WHEN: Ensemble rehearsals will be on Monday evenings, starting Feb. 21 through March 25.

March 28 – April 6 will be work-throughs/run-throughs/tech and dress rehearsals. Performances will be April 7, 8, 9, and 10. That’s basically it!

WHERE: rehearsals will be in the Climenhaga building (Miller Theater) and performances will also be in Miller Theater.

WHY: Because it will be fun – performing in a theatrical production with orchestra and full sets and costumes! And if you’ve never sung in an opera before, this is your chance!

To inquire, please contact Dr. Damian Savarino at dsavarin@messiah.edu.
I’d love to hear from you!

Free

Free batteries. Two used Black & Decker rechargeable batteries available for free (18V, HPB18-OPE) for cordless weed trimmer or other B&D devices. Comes with one charging station and 6 spools of trimming cord. AHare@messiah.edu

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October 28

October 28th, 2021 by INTERCOM

Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.”

Isaiah 35:4

NEWS

Dr. Brenda Elliott, assistant professor and coordinator of MSN, CAGS, and RN-BSN programs, was invited to contribute a column in the September/October issue of MedSurg Matters! The column she co-authored, titled, “A multimodal approach to enhance nurses’ capacity to care for military veterans” is a synthesis of empirical evidence to facilitate nurses’ development of essential knowledge, skills and attitudes in caring for military and veteran populations. The article was selected for continuing education hours.

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Textbook Adoption dates for spring 2022

Undergrad: Opens Oct. 27 and due Nov. 3
Grad: Opens Oct. 18 and due Nov. 1

In order to obtain the most from the Slingshot Choice program as well as to prepare for the likelihood of continued supply chain disruption due to COVID-19, we are asking Messiah faculty (or designated admins) to submit their course material adoptions in a timely way through the Slingshot Pro Adopt tool (formerly Butler Central) available using your Messiah SSO. For your convenience, we have also added a card on FALCONlink that you can favorite.

Once spring adoptions have opened for your division, instructors will begin receiving notifications from Slingshot Pro Adopt system about adoption submission and reminders.

Please note that emails from messiah@slingshotedu.com are not junk, phising or spam. This is how we communicate with you about your adoptions so please be sure to pay close attention to these messages.

Please check your inbox for a mass email with additional details and instructions.

Thank you in advance for prioritizing this very important task!

United Way Campaign 2021 in progress

All employees should have received an email on Oct. 22 from ecommunity@uwcr.org. Your unique ID is in the email and when you click the Login it will ask you to reset your password. Since this is the first time Messiah has used the electronic option for giving, you’ll need to create a new password.

In honor of the 100th anniversary, United Way is offering a “Double Your Dollars” matching gift program. New and increased gifts from individuals will be matched up to $1,000 thanks to our generous supporters. Maximize your impact in our community by increasing your gift this year!

Please consider supporting Harrisburg United Way as they are celebrating 100 years of service. If you need assistance with the electronic giving site please contact Gina Hale at ghale@messiah.edu.

Alumni Awards Dinner

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations welcomes the campus community, Messiah alumni and guests to the Alumni Awards Dinner where we will recognize and acknowledge several individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their communities, society and Messiah University.

Friday, Nov. 5 · 6 p.m.

Martin Commons

Served Dinner: $15/person · $120/table of 8

With the postponement of the Alumni Awards Ceremony last year due to COVID restrictions, this fall we will honor our 2020 recipients:

Young Alumni Achievement Award: Dr. Shauna L. Nefos-Webb ’04
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award: Dr. Glenn D. Focht ’86
Alumni Christian Award: Wendell Gehman’89
Alumni Appreciation Award: George A. and Barbara J. Parmer

Seats are limited and you must pre-register for this event before Oct. 29, by contacting the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at 717-796-5252. (As a Messiah University employee, you will have the option to pay via journal voucher or personal credit card depending on the nature for your attendance and/or participation in the event.)

If you have additional questions, please contact Yonette Schneider, MA’16, executive coordinator for advancement events, at YSchneider@messiah.edu.

2021 Culture Connect: Transnational Branding, “the Girl Who Can,” and Postfeminist Edutainment

On Thursday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in Boyer Hall’s Parmer Cinema, Dr. Nicoletta Marini-Maio (Dickinson College) and Dr. Ellen Nerenberg (Wesleyan University) will explore the production, aesthetics, narrative, reception and circulation of Winx Club (2004- ), a cartoon series and a multinational merchandising system ideated, developed and produced multinationally and multilingually by Rainbow Productions, Loreto, Italy. A reception in Howe Atrium will immediately follow the event.

Be featured in an Admissions publication!

Students want to hear from YOU #WhyMessiah!!

https://mcadmissions.messiah.edu/register/?id=27a157ce-69e1-4dbe-a564-0f11c6162309

Mendelssohn Piano Trio presents “Unity in Variety: Musical Path to Reconciliation”, High Foundation Recital Hall, Oct. 31, 4 p.m.

Felix Mendelssohn considered unity in variety the essence of the beautiful. Through masterpieces by Brahms and Ravel, Mendelssohn Piano Trio explores this idea and its broader implications for reconciliation in our increasingly fractured society. Mendelssohn Piano Trio explores both meanings of the word “reconciliation:” restoration of peaceful and friendly relationships, as well as making things compatible with each other.

The program includes Brahms Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major and Ravel Piano Trio. Brahms wrote his Sonata Op. 100 as a reconciliation gift to his friend, violinist Joseph Joachim and his wife, after their contentious separation which even involved a legal battle in which Brahms testified on wife’s behalf. The Ravel Piano Trio, written on the eve of World War I, is a perfect example of great artist’s ability to reconcile seemingly incompatible cultural influences such as French baroque forms, jazz harmonies and Javanese dance rhythms.

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 Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.

Campus-wide health protocols are published on the Together@Messiah website
https://www.messiah.edu/together and are subject to change. Please see the “Events and Gatherings” tab.

Messiah University requires indoor masking in all university buildings for all individuals regardless of their vaccination status.

Any specific guidelines for arts events will be updated at arts.messiah.edu.

Visiting alumni update

Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus:

Thursday, Oct. 28, 4:30 p.m. Boyer 231. Daniel Beers ’17– will speak on “Philosophical Roots of the Abolitionist Movement.” Sponsoring faculty: James LaGrand.

Friday, Oct. 29, Olivia Kimmel ’17 will participate in a panel discussion. Sponsoring faculty: Kimberly Fenstermacher.

Supervisor Series 2021-2022

The Office of Human Resources and Compliance is excited to present a new series of informational sessions for supervisors. The attachment includes information for the entire series. There will be a special incentive for attending all of the sessions! Our first session is:
Supervisor Responsibilities in Addressing Harassment and Harm
Presentation by: Hannah McBride and Amanda Coffey
Friday, Oct. 29, noon -1 p.m., Hostetter Chapel
Please use this link to sign up: https://signup.com/go/cxyrVjH
Light refreshments will be provided and you are welcome to bring your lunch to eat during the presentation, if you wish.

Employee Town Hall

“Mocktails” will be held Nov. 16

Mocktails will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Admissions and Welcome Center.

Interested alumni and employers can register at http://attend.com/Mocktails2021alum by Monday, Nov. 9. Educators are also welcome to attend and can register via this link.

Student registration can be completed at http://attend.com/Mocktails2021student. All students should arrive at 5:40 p.m. for a brief educational session on 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.

“The Good Gardener: Learning the Virtues through Embodied Time,” lecture by Emily Maeda

Co-sponsored with the Office of Sustainability.
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m., High Center Recital Hall.

In a time when wars, disasters and conflict dominate our daily news feed, what in the world would landscapes and gardens have to offer a broken world? Gardens invite us to attend to the moment, to temporalize space and to “come to our senses.” In a world of mediated experiences, gardens remain stubbornly rooted in time and help us to embody the meaning of hope.

Emily Maeda grew up outside of Boulder on her parent’s farm where she learned to love the beauty of Colorado’s natural environment. She pursued her education in piano performance at both the University of Colorado and Arizona State University, where she also took classes in landscape design. Currently, she serves as vice president of Tree of Life Landscapes, which emphasizes the use of native plants and the design principles of order, unity, and rhythm.

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Job opportunities

House Cleaning Services Wanted. I would like to hire someone for recurring house cleaning, particularly kitchen and bathroom.
Schedule: 1-2 hours every other week, specific time/day TBD based on availability
Location: Dover
Rate: $30/hr
Notes: Cleaning supplies provided, transportation not provided.
Please contact me for further details, Rocky Allinger (callinger@messiah.edu)

For sale

Honda mower for sale. Honda SelectDrive self-propelled walk-behind gas mower for sale: $200. Three years old, sells new for $650. Recently serviced with oil change and sharpened blades. Excellent cut, with bag and mulch options. Comes with bag, replacement filter and owners manual. You pick up at my home near campus. Contact Angela at AHare@messiah.edu.

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October 21

October 21st, 2021 by INTERCOM

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Galatians 6:9

NEWS

On July 1, 2020, Messiah College officially became Messiah University. In the months leading up to that name change, College Press renamed itself and rebranded. The department, which had been known across campus for nearly 50 years as “College Press,” became “Messiah Press” and with that name change came a slew of promotional activity, new signage, new forms, new web pages and a new on-line ordering system.

On Oct. 13, the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) recognized that campaign and Messiah Press with the In-House Promotional Excellence Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize excellence in promotional vehicles and/or campaigns developed by and used to promote an in-house corporate publishing facility. The Awards Committee expressed a deep appreciation for the planning and purpose of the campaign as well as the remarkable graphic design and the impressive results, all of which occurred while working through pandemic related challenges.

Founded in 1964, the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) is the only professional association dedicated exclusively to meet the needs of all segments’ in-house printers and mailers. The more than 700 members of IPMA are managers and directors from in-plant printing and mailing facilities throughout the United States. IPMA is headquartered in Kearney, MO. For more information, visit www.ipma.org

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Fueled by Failure: Unlikely Paths to Success

Please join us in Murray Library on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 7-8 p.m. to hear from six panelists who will share about some of the failures in their lives and how God used those failures to bring them to new and better places. Panelists include Amy Nichols, director of international student programs; Lyndsay Grimm, director of residence life; Robin Lauermann, professor of politics; Donald Pratt, retired professor of engineering; Isabelle Meredith, adjunct instructor in language, literature and writing; and Jay McClymont, director of alumni and parent relations. Please encourage students to attend, as we highlight the importance of resilience, determination and faith in the midst of trial and disappointment.

Development staff transition

It is with regret that I announce that Mark Templeton will be leaving his alma mater as of Friday, Oct. 29.

Mark will become a development officer for the Brethren in Christ denomination. The good news is that Mark will only be across the train tracks in the Brethren in Christ denominational office – but the very sad news is that he will no longer be in Old Main.

Over the past nine years, Mark has served in various gift officer capacities within the Development Office. His winsome attitude and dedication to our Christ-centered mission have enabled him to forge strong relationships with donors of Messiah, particularly Heritage Society members, Retired Educators, and our Bux-Mont Council. The impact of his good work will continue long into the future. We are deeply grateful for Mark’s tenure at Messiah and wish him the very best!

Jon Stuckey, associate VP for development

Jigsaw puzzle library

With the change in seasons, come see the restock of autumn and fall themed puzzles! Joanna Hadley-Evans curates a robust collection of jigsaw puzzles available for swap/loan with colleagues on campus. Dozens of 300-2000 piece puzzles representing various seasons and themes are available – perfect for family time over break or holidays. Drop some off or take some home and return whenever you are done! Contact Joanna at jhadley@messiah.edu to arrange a time to stop by her office in Hostetter Chapel to peruse the collection.

Employee chapel

You are invited to an employee chapel on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 9:30 a.m. in Parmer Hall. Music will be provided by the Worship Community. Stephen Gallaher will offer the message. We welcome you to join your colleagues in this special time of worship together.
Please note: As per campus-wide regulation, we require that all attendants wear a mask, preferably a KN95 as provided to you by the University.

2021 Culture Connect: Transnational Branding, “the Girl Who Can,” and Postfeminist Edutainment

On Thursday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 pm in Boyer Hall’s Parmer Cinema, Dr. Nicoletta Marini-Maio (Dickinson College) and Dr. Ellen Nerenberg (Wesleyan University) will explore the production, aesthetics, narrative, reception, and circulation of Winx Club (2004- ), a cartoon series and a multinational merchandising system ideated, developed, and produced multinationally and multilingually by Rainbow Productions, Loreto, Italy. A reception in Howe Atrium will immediately follow the event.

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Mendelssohn Piano Trio presents “Unity in Variety: Musical Path to Reconciliation”, High Foundation Recital Hall, Oct. 31, 4 p.m.

Campus-wide health protocols are published on the Together@Messiah website
https://www.messiah.edu/together and are subject to change. Please see the “Events and Gatherings” tab.

Messiah University requires indoor masking in all university buildings for all individuals regardless of their vaccination status.

Any specific guidelines for arts events will be updated at arts.messiah.edu.

Visiting alumni update

Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus:
Thursday, Oct. 28, 4:30 p.m. Boyer 231. Daniel Beers’17– will speak on “Philosophical Roots of the Abolitionist Movement.” Sponsoring faculty: James LaGrand.
Friday, Oct. 29, Olivia Kimmel ’17 will participate in a panel discussion. Sponsoring faculty: Kimberly Fenstermacher.

Admissions and Welcome Center open house

Tuesday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
After getting your passports made in Eisenhower, stop over to the Admissions and Welcome Center open house. Visit each office and get the AWC passport stamped, and enjoy some light refreshments. Place your AWC passport in a collection box for a chance to win a great prize! We can’t wait to see you.

Supervisor Series 2021-2022

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Job opportunities

The Department of Safety has an opening for a part-time community safety officer to work the hours of 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Fri., Sat., Sun, every other weekend. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20230. Job-related questions may be directed to Bryce Wickard, safety director, at bwickard@messiah.edu.

Campus Events has an opening for a full-time campus events worker, second shift, M-F 3:15pm-11:45pm. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20227. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, assistant manager, campus events central and residence halls, at lprice@messiah.edu.

Dining Services has multiple full-time and part time position openings, see jobs.messiah.edu for more details and to apply! Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

For sale

Thule Gateway Pro 2 bike trunk rack (excellent quality): trunk bike rack securely holds two bikes, is easy to use, and folds for compact storage. Nearly new condition; used three times. I can send photos if needed. Asking $145 or best offer. Email: elindquist@messiah.edu

Glass top dining room table for sale. 66”x39” glass table beveled top, separate rectangular shape base. Metal base light tan. $75 or best offer. Contact: wgunning@messiah.edu

Sawyer Slide projector. Slide projector with slide trays and extra bulbs. $75 or best offer. Contact: wgunning@messiah.edu

Wanted

Off campus student housing needed. 25 year old female looking for off campus housing relatively close to campus. Looking for small apartment, in-law quarters, or even room to rent. Non-smoker, doesn’t drink. Please send info or inquiries to nsaccary@messiah.edu

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October 14

October 14th, 2021 by INTERCOM

Trust in the Lord forever,

for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.

Isaiah 26:4

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Kim S. Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center Dedication Celebration

Please join us! All Messiah students and employees are invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony of the Kim S. Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center on Friday, Oct. 15. The ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Dr. Thomas and Linda Pheasant Entrance Plaza (the building entrance facing the campus green) followed by a dessert reception inside the building. The rain location for the ceremony will be inside the building. (Note: the University will be hosting a private outdoor luncheon prior to this ceremony to show appreciation for the trustees and friends whose generosity made this new facility and campus green space possible for our campus community.) Please direct any questions to Yonette Schneider at YSchneider@messiah.edu.

You’re invited!

Join us Monday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. for the Friends of Murray Library 19th Annual Dinner Meeting and Program. Devin Manzullo-Thomas will share findings from his forthcoming book, Exhibiting Evangelicalism: Commemoration and Religion’s Purpose of the Past, about the history of evangelical museums in America. In the United States, museums are respected cultural institutions and are viewed as places for education, tourism or the cultivation of civic virtue – supposedly secular purposes. But many museums challenge this simple characterization, including museums owned and operated by evangelical Christians. Devin will describe how these sites came to exist, the narratives they promote, and how they impact public culture in the United States today.

The event will be held in Howe Atrium and Parmer Cinema (Boyer Hall), with a meal being served by Messiah’s Two Bridges Catering. Reservation deadline is Oct. 15. If interested, please contact Tracy Sheaffer, library administrative assistant, at tsheaffer@messiah.edu or ext. 7181.

Alumni Awards Dinner

Friday, November 5 · 6:00 p.m.

Martin Commons

Served Dinner: $15/person · $120/table of 8

With the postponement of the Alumni Awards Ceremony last year due to COVID restrictions, this fall we will honor our 2020 recipients:

Young Alumni Achievement Award: Dr. Shauna L. Nefos-Webb ’04
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award: Dr. Glenn D. Focht ’86
Alumni Christian Award: Wendell Gehman’89
Alumni Appreciation Award: George A. and Barbara J. Parmer

If you have additional questions, please contact Yonette Schneider, MA’16, executive coordinator for advancement events, at YSchneider@messiah.edu.

Facts about Messiah

The Office of Institutional Research provides access to a wide array of up-to-date college statistics. You can view the latest Fact Book, Enrollment Summaries and other college-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.

Textbook Adoption dates for spring 2022

Undergrad: Opens Oct. 27 and Due Nov. 3
Grad: Opens Oct. 18 and Due Nov. 1

Once Spring adoptions have opened for your division, instructors will begin receiving notifications from Slingshot Pro Adopt system about adoption submission and reminders.

Please check your inbox for a mass email with additional details and instructions.

Thank you in advance for prioritizing this very important task!

United Way Campaign 2021

On Oct. 12, 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. 25-Nov. 5. All employees will receive an email on Oct. 25 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 as they are celebrating 100 years of service. If you need assistance with the electronic giving site please contact Gina Hale at ghale@messiah.edu.

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Job opportunities

Dining Services has openings for part-time dining services associates. Flexible shifts customized to your availability, work a 2, 4 or 6 hour shift anywhere between the hours of 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20120. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Campus Events has an opening for a full-time campus events worker, second shift, M-F 3:15-11:45 p.m. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20227. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, assistant manager, campus events central and residence halls, at lprice@messiah.edu.

The Registrar’s Office has an opening for a full-time associate registrar for undergraduate programs position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20208. Job-related questions may be directed to Kathee Clark, associate registrar, at kclark@messiah.edu.

The Department of Athletics has an opening for a temporary, part-time medical assistant. This position will work M, W, F, 6:15-8:45 a.m., performing COVID-19 surveillance testing for athletes. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20212. Job-related questions may be directed to Sarah Gustin-Hamrock, athletics director, at sgustinhamrock@messiah.edu.

The Cafe @ Winding Hill has an opening for a part-time dining services associate position, working 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon.-Fri. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20219. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Aquatics has an opening for a temporary lifeguard position, working 20 hours per week. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20222. Job-related questions may be directed to Katie McComb, director of aquatics, at kmccomb@messiah.edu.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a part-time community safety officer to work the hours of 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Fri., Sat., Sun, every other weekend. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20230. Job-related questions may be directed to Bryce Wickard, safety director, at bwickard@messiah.edu.

For sale

Glass top dining room table for sale. 66”x39” glass table beveled top, separate rectangular shape base. Metal base light tan. $75 or best offer. Contact: wgunning@messiah.edu

Sawyer Slide projector. Slide projector with slide trays and extra bulbs. $75 or best offer. Contact: wgunning@messiah.edu

Seeking

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October 7

October 7th, 2021 by INTERCOM

By wisdom a house is built,

And by understanding it is established;

Proverbs 24:3

NEWS

Dr. Brenda Elliott, assistant professor and coordinator of MSN, CAGS, and RN-BSN Programs, virtually presented with two colleagues at the 2021 Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing (AMSN) Annual Convention in Orlando, FL held Sept 29 – Oct 3. Their presentation was titled, “Applying social determinants of health to impact veteran health outcomes.”

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Dr. Todd Goranson, professor of Music, had his saxophone solo/chamber/concerto CD project released on the Mark Masters label in summer 2021. The album, titled Cantilena, is named after a work that the late American composer Theodore Hansen wrote for Goranson. The project also includes the first commercial recordings of Paul Harvey’s ‘Trio’, Catherine’ McMichael’s ‘Eclectic Trio’, and David Gillinghams’s ‘American Counterpoint’. The album features collaborations with Triforia Winds, Messiah music faculty members Patrice Ewoldt and Jocelyn Goranson, as well as the Messiah Wind Ensemble.

Dr. Goranson also presented a lecture and question and answer session for the undergraduate music majors at Corban University (Salem, Oregon) on Sept. 14. Titled “Strategies for Overcoming Performance Anxiety”, the lecture presented an explanation of the most common anxiety symptoms that musicians encounter in performance situations, as well as an evidence-based approach to prevent and overcome this symptoms.

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Kim S. Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center Dedication Celebration

Please join us! All Messiah students and employees are invited to attend the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of the Kim S. Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center on Friday, Oct. 15. The ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Dr. Thomas and Linda Pheasant Entrance Plaza (the building entrance facing the campus green) followed by a dessert reception inside the building. The rain location for the ceremony will be inside the building. (Note: the University will be hosting a private outdoor luncheon prior to this ceremony to show appreciation for the trustees and friends whose generosity made this new facility and campus green space possible for our campus community.) Please direct any questions to Yonette Schneider at YSchneider@messiah.edu.

Visa IntelliLink rebrand – now Visa Spend Clarity for Enterprise

Effective Sept. 25, Visa-IntelliLink Spend Management is now Visa Spend Clarity for Enterprise. The main changes are the new product name, new logo and updated branding in the user-interface. All functionality remains the same. In addition to the new name and brand, there is a new URL to access the application.

For the Desktop Version
**Please update any bookmarks or saved website links**
The new URL will be: https://identity.enterprise.spendclarity.visa.com
For some time following the transition date, Visa will automatically redirect users to the new URL if they log in using the old one, even if they have saved the current URL as a favorite.
The list of supported browsers includes the latest versions of:
• Firefox • Chrome • Microsoft Edge • Safari •

For Mobile App Users
The Visa Spend Clarity for Enterprise relaunch for the mobile app took place on Sept. 25, the name has been updated in the App Store® and Google Play™ Store and the new Visa Spend Clarity for Enterprise mobile app is now available. If you currently use the existing Visa IntelliLink Spend Management mobile app, you will need to update it to see the changes take effect on your device. Simply access your app store and hit Update. If you don’t proactively access your app store, you will receive a notification prompt when you open the old app, reminding you to update.

All Purchasing Card documentation available on our website will be updated with the new name and links as soon as possible.

Feel free to contact pcard@messiah.edu if you have any questions.

Deadline for submitting fall 2021 EMS events

Monday, Nov. 1 is the deadline to submit your fall 2021 EMS event requests that include tech/audio needs, set up needs or events that require tickets. Requests that do not require these needs will still be accepted, as will any event for 2022. Email roomres@messiah.edu with any questions.

Important dates to remember are Friday, Oct. 8, Saturday, Nov. 13 and Friday, Dec. 3. These dates are blackout dates and no other events requiring services may be scheduled. If you do not need any services on these dates, please email your request to roomres@messiah.edu.

Visiting alumni update

Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus:

Wednesday, Oct. 13, 6:15 p.m., Frey 241, Samantha Galeano 2005 – will speak about incentive compensation plans. Sponsoring faculty: Jennifer Dose
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Thursday, Oct. 28, 4:30 p.m., Boyer 231, Daniel Beers will speak on “Philosophical Roots of the Abolitionist Movement.” Sponsoring faculty: James LaGrand.

Our Visiting Alumni Program includes a small gift, parking pass, possible coupons for lunch or coffee, and notification to the Messiah University campus via the Intercom. Please help us recognize your department for bringing back alumni and welcoming them to campus. Please utilize the online form on FalconLink – Visiting Alumni Registration.

Interprofessional education panel event

Please join us for the first event from the newly formed University-wide Interprofessional Education Committee! We’ll hear from health professionals in athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nurse practitioner, social work, counseling, and dietetics about their educational pathways and collaboration in their work settings. Snacks and a Q&A session to follow the event.

Who: Anyone interested in health professions
What: Interprofessional education panel event
Where: High Recital Hall or on Zoom: https://messiah.zoom.us/j/94843220827
When: Oct. 13, 6-8 p.m.
Why: Learn about each professional and how they work together

Note: Masking is required for this event. Use of KN95s preferred.

Contact Kristen Slabaugh kslabaugh@messiah.edu for more information.

This Friday – Trivia Night

Put your knowledge to the test on Friday, Oct. 8 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, including a special round in honor of homecoming weekend. 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!

Pulitzer Prize winner to deliver American Democracy lecture at Messiah University

The Center for Public Humanities in conjunction with the Department of History-Politics and International Relations will host the annual American Democracy Lecture on Oct. 12, at 7 p.m., in the High Center’s Parmer Hall. This year’s featured speaker is Yale History professor Dr. David Blight, whose talk, “‘My Voice, My Pen, My Vote’: Frederick Douglass and American Democracy,” draws on his 2019 Pulitzer Prize winning title, “Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom.” A book signing and reception immediately follow the lecture.

2022 Spring Semester – Faculty Work Submission Deadlines

A 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 2022 (begins Monday, January 10, 2022)

October 11, 2021:
* 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 15, 2021:
* 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

New library items

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Job opportunities

The Cybersecurity Education Department has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant to work 20 hours per week. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20123. Job related questions may be directed to Vinny Sakore, director of cybersecurity education at vsakore@messiah.edu.

Campus Events has an opening for a part-time campus events worker, residence hall, M-F 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20131. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, assistant manager, campus events central and residence halls, at lprice@messiah.edu.

Campus Events has an opening for a part-time campus events worker, third shift, M-F 8 p.m.-12 a.m.. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20128. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, assistant manager, campus events central and residence halls, at lprice@messiah.edu.

The Department of Grounds Services has an opening for a full-time groundskeeper/sports turf leader position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19950. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Graybill, grounds services manager, at mgraybill@messiah.edu.

The Department of Theatre has an opening for a full-time technical director. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19927. Job-related questions may be directed to Daniel Inouye, associate professor of theatre, chair at dinouye@messiah.edu.

Dining Services has openings for PT and FT positions! To apply, please visit the following links. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

FT Catering Supervisor: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19671

FT Pantry Lead I: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19798

FT Retail Restaurant Shift Supervisor: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19965

PT Cook PM: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20118

PT Dining Services Associate: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20120

For sale

Multiple items for sale from our family’s fall cleaning. Some items are new and have never been used.

Black & Decker Weed-Wacker with two spools of line
Kid’s Scooter
Hamilton Beach BlendMaster Hand Blender (Never Been Used)
In-line Skates – Men’s/Women’s, Both Size 8; Knee and elbow pad sets
Revell Model Car Kit (New)
Oster Steamer / Rice Cooker (Never Been Used)
Racquetball Racquet with 2 cans of balls
Croquet Set for 6 players
Cast-Iron Magazine Rack
27-piece Crystal Punch Bowl Set
Homedics Foot Salon Deluxe

Please email Bob Feil at rfeil@messiah.edu for more details and prices.

Custom 3D Printer with accessories for sale.

Modified Creality Ender 3
Big Tree Tech SKR Mini E3 V2.0 mainboard
Micro Swiss direct drive
Micro Swiss print head
Antclabs BLTouch v3.1
Raspberry Pi 3b v1.2
All needed power cables

Plus:
*Borosilicate glass print bed
*Original and Replacement Creality print bed
*Original tool kit
*DIY’d filament drybox
*DIY’d filament dryer
*15 Extra .04 print nozzles
*3/4 roll blue PETG, 1/2 roll white PLA, and 1/4 roll black PLA (matterhackers)
*Other various hardware (screws, nuts, etc.)

Asking a VERY negotiable $225. Contact stravan@messiah.edu

Sony HD Camcorder with extras, selfie stick, wireless microphone, gorilla tripod, hiking monopod, and camera bag. Asking $75. Contact: tgingrich@messiah.edu

Free:

Bags and bags of shredded paper. I have approximately 40 – 30 gallon trash bags of shredded paper. It would be great for almost anything … storing valuables, packing things to ship, you name it. But I need to get them out of my basement. Bring a truck and they’re all yours! Contact: sportko@messiah.edu

Found:

I found a black bike cover blowing in the wind last week in the parking lot behind Fry Apartments. If it’s yours you can contact me at ext. 3918 and if I’m not here let me know where I can reach you. Thank you.

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September 30

September 30th, 2021 by INTERCOM

“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”

James 1:12

News

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce Emily Warren ‘21 as project coordinator. Emily moves into the role as Darcy Griffiths has transitioned to purchasing systems coordinator in procurement. Please join us in welcoming Emily back to Messiah.

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On Sept. 22, the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) announced that Messiah Press has been recognized with 3 Silver In-Print awards and a special recognition for Messiah’s COVID response pieces. These printed materials were developed by Messiah Press Graphic Designer and Adjunct Instructor for Communications, Heather Seaman. The silver awards are for the Department of Theatre Antigone marquee, a flier for The Department of Theatre production The Birds, and the Department of Sustainability, Sustainable Living certificates. The In-Print contest is jointly sponsored by IPMA and In-plant Impressions Magazine. Please join us in congratulating Heather and the entire Messiah Press production team on their excellent work.

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With deep appreciation for 11 years of service, we wish Messiah University Registrar, Carrie Widdowson, the very best in her retirement this upcoming January. Carrie served first as associate registrar from 2011 to 2018 before becoming registrar – a role that has always been key especially with the development of new programming and in responding proactively to the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are pleased to announce that Kathee Clark, associate registrar, has accepted the position of registrar at Messiah University. Prior to joining Messiah in 2018, Kathee served in a variety of roles at Lancaster Bible College and, during her tenure as associate registrar at Messiah, has become an experienced and respected colleague. Kathee will transition into the role of registrar beginning Dec. 1.

Please join us in wishing Carrie well as she moves into retirement and Kathee fulfillment and success in her leadership role.

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Update on card stunt event

Despite our best efforts to recruit the amount of individuals needed for the Oct. 5 card stunt event, we do not have enough volunteers to make the event possible. Unfortunately, we have chosen to cancel the event and we are not planning to reschedule.

Voctave, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m., Parmer Hall

A cappella sensation Voctave has over 150 million online views of their videos, and their latest album, The Corner of Broadway and Main Street Vol. 2, debuted at #3 on the iTunes charts. Formed in 2015 by producer and arranger Jamey Ray, the voices that bring their arrangements to life represent a wealth of diverse backgrounds and musical experiences. Hailing from Central Florida, the eleven members of Voctave have performed across the globe and appear on countless recordings. The group has performed with GRAMMY, Dove and American Music Award recipients including Sandi Patty, Pentatonix’s Kirstin Maldonado, Mark Lowry, David Phelps, and Jody McBrayer. With multiple #1 songs and albums on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify, Voctave has also ranked in the top 25 on Billboard Magazine’s charts. Voctave’s seven albums are digitally available on all platforms.

“Voctave brings vocal magic” – Orlando Sentinel

Campus-wide health protocols are published on the Together@Messiah website
https://www.messiah.edu/together and are subject to change. Please see the “Events and Gatherings” tab.

Effective Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, Messiah University will be requiring indoor masking in all university buildings for all individuals regardless of their vaccination status.

Any specific guidelines for arts events will be updated at arts.messiah.edu.

In search of panelists

The Office of Student Success is partnering with Murray Library to present a panel event entitled “Fueled by Failure: Unlikely Paths to Success” on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 7-8 p.m. We are seeking panelists who would be willing to share their story of a failure in their life that God used to change their trajectory and lead them to a new place that was like nothing they had imagined. The idea is to inspire students to embrace their failure and not fear it, as growth can be exponential in those experiences. We are planning for the 4 panelists to be asked questions shared with them in advance followed by a Q & A session with the attendees.

If you would be willing to join us to share your story, please contact Kimberly Steiner at ksteiner@messiah.edu and Jocelyn Clippinger at jclippinger@messiah.edu by Oct. 8.

Passport applications

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, Oct. 26, to process passport applications. PLEASE NOTE: the current time for processing passports is 12-18 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 ($110 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.

Applications can be downloaded at https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds11.pdf

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

You’re invited!

Visa IntelliLink rebrand – now Visa Spend Clarity for Enterprise

All Purchasing Card documentation available on our website will be updated with the new name and links as soon as possible.

Feel free to contact pcard@messiah.edu if you have any questions.

Deadline for submitting fall 2021 EMS events

Murray Library’s October newsletter

What’s happening in Murray Library this October? View our newsletter here.

Visiting alumni update

Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus:

Interprofessional education panel event

Note: Masking is required for this event. Use of KN95s preferred.

Contact Kristen Slabaugh kslabaugh@messiah.edu for more information.

Department of Safety

We are pleased to announce the following promotions in the Department of Safety.
Bryce Wickard – director of safety
Valerian Curd – clery compliance coordinator
Sean Klingman – supervisor of patrol and field training officer
John Naccarato – fire and safety systems coordinator

Also, please welcome the following as new officers in the department:
Andrew Helwig – 2nd shift community safety officer
Miranda Hogue – 3rd shift community safety officer
Bill Viney – 3rd shift community safety officer

Lecture by Dr. Hans Boersma

On Monday, Oct. 4, the Honors Program is pleased to host Hans Boersma, one of the foremost Christian public intellectuals and churchmen of our time. Dr. Boersma is the Saint Benedict Servants of Christ Professor in Ascetical Theology at Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin. He has also taught at Regent College and Trinity Western University in British Columbia. Dr. Boersma is the author of several books and articles on a wide range of topics in theology, the interpretation of Scripture, and religious history. His lecture, “Seeing the Face of God: On Choosing the Better Part,” is on Monday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. in Parmer Hall, and is free and open to the public.

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Job opportunities

The Division of Advancement is currently accepting applications for the position of executive coordinator and project manager for advancement and strategic partnerships. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20066. Job-related questions may be directed to Barry Goodling, vice president for advancement, at bgoodlin@messiah.edu.

Dining Services has an opening for a part-time cook pm position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20118. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Calling All High School Workers! Dining Services has openings for temporary, 10-25 hour a week positions in the Lottie Nelson Dining Hall. All applicants must be age 14 & up. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20034. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Campus Events has an opening for a part-time campus events worker, residence hall, M-F 10am-2pm. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20131. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, assistant manager, campus events central and residence halls, at lprice@messiah.edu.

Campus Events has an opening for a part-time campus events worker, third shift, M-F 8pm-12am. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20128. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, assistant manager, campus events central and residence halls, at lprice@messiah.edu.

The Department of Cybersecurity Education has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant to cybersecurity education position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20123. Job-related questions may be directed to Vinny Sakore, director of cybersecurity education, at vsakore@messiah.edu.

The Department of Grounds Services has an opening for a full-time groundskeeper/crew leader position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20135. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Graybill, grounds services manager, at mgraybill@messiah.edu.

The Department of Dining Services has an openings for part-time dining services associate positions, shifts are flexible and variable anywhere from 7am to 8:30pm in support of Lottie Dining Hall breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20120. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

For sale

Watercolor Portraits by Commission. Portraits painted from your photographs would make a one-of-a-kind Christmas gift this year. Loved ones or beloved pets. Contact Susan at sgetty@messiah.edu for more details.

Multiple items for sale from our family’s fall cleaning. Some items are new and have never been used.

Please email Bob Feil at rfeil@messiah.edu for more details and prices.

Custom 3D Printer with accessories for sale.

Modified Creality Ender 3
Big Tree Tech SKR Mini E3 V2.0 mainboard
Micro Swiss direct drive
Micro Swiss print head
Antclabs BLTouch v3.1
Raspberry Pi 3b v1.2
All needed power cables

Asking a VERY negotiable $225. Contact stravan@messiah.edu

Wanted

Storage space needed. Indoor storage space wanted to rent for 5’x8’ trailer.
Please email Bill at balthoff@messiah.edu if you have a space available to rent.

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September 23

September 23rd, 2021 by INTERCOM

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34

NEWS

Kim S. Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center Dedication Celebration

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Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: The Glass Menagerie

Messiah University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to present The Glass Menagerie for our Fall 2021 Black Box production. Tickets are on sale now and are Buy-One-Get-One Free for opening night! You can also follow us on social media to get more behind the scenes information on our cast and the production as we approach the show.

The Glass Menagerie
Written by: Tennessee Williams
Directed by: Ed Cohn

From her cramped St. Louis apartment, Amanda Wingfield dreams of her days as a Southern debutante while worrying about the future of her aimless son Tom and unmarried daughter Laura. With their father absent and the Great Depression in motion, the siblings find comfort in their foibles — alcohol, movies and writing for Tom and a collection of glass animals for Laura — which only heightens Amanda’s anxiety. When a gentleman caller arrives for dinner, the Wingfields are flooded with hope. But it’s unclear if his presence will change things for the better or shatter their fragile illusions.

Poorman Black Box Theater:
Sept. 30 – Oct. 3;
Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 3 at 3 p.m.

Estimated runtime: 2 hours 10 minutes, 10 minute intermission
Tickets:$10—Adults $7—MC Students (w/ID), MC Employees (w/ID), Youth (under 18) & 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.

*Important information regarding attending indoor events at Messiah University
Effective Tuesday, Aug. 24, Messiah University will be requiring indoor masking in all university buildings for all individuals regardless of their vaccination status. See arts.messiah.edu for event updates.

Voctave, Oct. 2, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., Parmer Hall

“Voctave brings vocal magic” – Orlando Sentinel

Campus-wide health protocols are published on the Together@Messiah website
https://www.messiah.edu/together and are subject to change. Please see the “Events and Gatherings” tab.

Effective Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, Messiah University will be requiring indoor masking in all university buildings for all individuals regardless of their vaccination status.

Any specific guidelines for arts events will be updated at arts.messiah.edu.

Be a part of Messiah’s first-ever card stunt event!

In April 2020, Messiah was planning to produce a unique, professional video to introduce Messiah University to the world on July 1, 2020. The “card stunt”-style video was to serve as the reveal of the new Messiah University logo from our former college logo. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, this video was postponed.

We are excited to share that we are planning to perform the rescheduled card stunt—with a whole new script—in just a few short weeks!

We need 150 more volunteers to make this event a success!

WHAT: Messiah University’s first-ever card stunt event and video (See a sample)
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 5 (rain date: Oct. 6), 9:30-11 a.m. (this time includes refreshments, video briefing and completing the card stunt) NOTE: Volunteers are now needed for just 1.5 hours total (versus the previously announced 2.5 hours.)
WHERE: Shoemaker Field
WHO: Messiah employees and students (Sign up with a group of your friends and colleagues!)
Though the event is outside, the University will provide each participant a KN95 mask at the field to be used when social distancing is not possible.
Cider and donuts will be served

Employees may view more information at messiah.edu/cardstunt and register to volunteer by using this link or the link on that website. Confirmation and additional details will be sent to registered volunteers as we near the filming date.

Please contact Sherri Hoffman, marketing coordinator, or Danielle Ran, director of communications, with additional questions.

Reminder: free card-sharing program

Dear Messiah Community,

If you know of someone on our campus who could use a kind word of encouragement or appreciation, the employees of Messiah Press and Postal Services invite each of you to utilize the free card-sharing program on our web site.
Click here and follow the instructions provided, we will take care of the rest.
https://www.messiah.edu/encouragementcards

Marketing and Communications design project initiation timeline update

The Office of Marketing and Communications design team creates all projects being sent off-campus to 200 or more recipients or to prospective students.

For a typical project created in the office of marketing and communications, please plan for a minimum of 6 weeks to produce it. (Previously, the timeline was 5 weeks.) This allows our team 4 weeks to design 3 drafts to perfect your project and 2 weeks for Messiah Press to print it. Please allow more time for mailing, variable data and specialty paper. To initiate your project, please begin by filling out the form at messiah.edu/projectinitiation a minimum of 6 weeks before the project is needed. Early planning is always appreciated and key to getting your project completed on-time! Our project coordinator, Karen Garlinger, will then set up a short meeting to discuss your project goals with the design team.

Compliance communications

The Office of Human Resources and Compliance maintains an electronic archive that houses copies of any and all communications related to compliance that are distributed across campus. This includes, but is not limited to: notifications that are sent out annually for compliance purposes, notifications related to campus incidents, and communications sent out when onboarding new students or employees.

As you distribute compliance-related communications, please send an electronic copy to jsmithmyer@messiah.edu. If you are unsure as to whether or not something fits into the compliance communications category, please send it and HR will determine its relevance.

In search of panelists

If you would be willing to join us to share your story, please contact Kimberly Steiner at ksteiner@messiah.edu and Jocelyn Clippinger at jclippinger@messiah.edu by Oct. 8.

Passport applications

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 ($110 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.

Applications can be downloaded at https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds11.pdf

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

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Job opportunities ↓

Calling all high school workers! Dining Services has openings for temporary, 10-25 hour a week positions in the Lottie Nelson Dining Hall. All applicants must be age 14 and older. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20034. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

The School of Graduate Studies has an opening for a full-time graduate enrollment counselor, working 35 hours a week. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19942. Job-related questions may be directed to Rob Pepper, assistant provost / dean of the school of graduate studies at rpepper@messiah.edu.

Campus Events has an opening for a full-time campus events worker, residence hall. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19858. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, assistant manager, campus events central and residence halls, at lprice@messiah.edu

Technology Services has an opening for a full-time system administrator/analyst. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/18764. Job-related questions may be directed to Tony Wyland, executive director of administrative technology services at wyland@messiah.edu.

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time retail restaurant shift supervisor position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19965. Job-related questions may be directed to Andrew White, restaurant manager, union cafe, at awhite@messiah.edu.

The Department of Grounds Services has an opening for a full-time groundskeeper/sports turf leader position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19950. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Graybill, grounds services manager, at mgraybill@messiah.edu.

The Office of Development has an opening for a full-time director of development and capital campaigns. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19385. Job-related questions may be directed to Jon Stuckey, executive director of development at jstuckey@messiah.edu.

The Division of Advancement is currently accepting applications for the position of executive coordinator and project manager for advancement and strategic partnerships. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20066. Job-related questions may be directed to Barry Goodling, vice president for advancement at bgoodlin@messiah.edu.

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September 16

September 16th, 2021 by INTERCOM

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

Timothy 2:1-2

NEWS

In honor of the 20th anniversary of events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, Dr. Brenda Elliott (Department of Nursing), along with the co-editors and two other chapter authors of their 2020 book titled, “Veteran-centered care in education and practice: An essential guide for nurse faculty” were invited by Springer Publishing to deliver a virtual webinar on Sept. 9. The talk titled, “ Honoring military veterans: Four approaches to achieving a veteran-centered nursing practice” focused on the need for nurses to understand military culture, the impact of the MISSION Act on veterans in community healthcare settings, common injuries associated with military service, and strategies for nurse educators to enhance student learning of veteran-centered care in the classroom/clinical.

Educational Technology Services (ETS) is delighted to announce Vicki Swope in the role of help desk support (tier I). Vicki joins Messiah from her previous role as computer and library aide at Northern York High School. Her experience there, assisting both teachers and students with technology support, positions her for a seamless transition as she helps to support ETS’ help desk. Please join us in warmly welcoming Vicki to Messiah.

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Volunteers needed!

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is in need of employee volunteers to serve at registration for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2021! Volunteers are needed in in two-hour timeslots on Saturday, Oct. 9 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!

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: The Glass Menagerie

The Glass Menagerie
Written by: Tennessee Williams
Directed by: Ed Cohn

Poorman Black Box Theater:
Sept. 30 – Oct. 3;
Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 3 at 3 p.m.

Curator Club at the Oakes Museum!

Hello! This fall we are back to offering our Curator Club/ CC2 for kids in 3rd – 8th grade! Topics include studying the fish of the Yellow Breeches, learning about big cats, trees and winter survival. Curator Club (3-5 graders) meets 9:15 – 11:30 a.m. and CC2 (6-8 graders) meets 12:15-2:30 p.m. Register online!

Help Messiah and help your budget

Messiah University employees have the opportunity to earn extra money!

Are you interested in earning extra money to increase your savings, help save for vacations, or the upcoming Christmas season? Earn $25 an hour in addition to your current salary! Please see attachment.

Stunt card video: take 2!

Yesterday, you received a mass email from President Phipps regarding an upcoming “card stunt” we are planning to perform at Messiah University! If you recall, back in April 2020, Messiah partnered with Kivett Productions out of Orlando, Florida, to produce a unique video that would reveal the new Messiah University logo from our former college logo. Unfortunately, it was cancelled due to COVID-19.

WHAT

The exciting news is that we have rescheduled this card stunt and video (with a new script!) in just a few weeks.

WHO

To make this a success, we will need 200 volunteers from across campus, and that is where you come in! You are invited to be a part of this fun and distinctive video. A key goal of this project is to showcase that it is the people of Messiah that make our campus community such a special place.

WHEN

Filming will occur on Shoemaker Field on Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to noon (rain date: Oct. 6, same time and location). While the actual shoot will not take the entire time, volunteers must be available for the entire window on both days, which will include a briefing by the director, placement of individuals for the card stunt, and the filming itself. Light refreshments will be served for those who participate.

REGISTER

If you’d like to volunteer, please discuss with your immediate supervisor before registering. Supervisors, please make every effort possible to allow employees to participate if they wish.

You may register to volunteer by using this link. Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Confirmation and additional details will be sent to registered volunteers as we near the filming date.

Please contact Sherri Hoffman or Danielle Ran with additional questions.

Video Tutorials for Classroom Technologies

Educational Technology Services (ETS) recently posted a Classroom Technologies article in the ITS Blog (available to all employees and students). This article includes video tutorials on the use of teacher stations in Standard and Enhanced classrooms, with and without remote participants.

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♦ Job opportunities

Calling all high school workers! Dining Services has openings for temporary, 10-25 hour a week positions in the Lottie Nelson Dining Hall. All applicants must be age 14 and older. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/20034. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

♦ For sale

Bikes for sale.

Schwinn Badger grey and red bike (older elementary/preteen size) – $30 obo
Kent Sierra Madre bike (adult) – $30 obo
Diamondback white and teal bike (older elementary/preteen size) – $50 obo

All need to be serviced. Call Helena – 717-557-1409 – I can send photos or bring bikes to campus

Glass patio table and 5-chair set. $200. Contact: hmyers@messiah.edu

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Thursday, September 9

September 9th, 2021 by INTERCOM

“The end of something is better than its beginning. Patience is better than pride.”

Ecclesiastes 7:8

NEWS

Dr. Brenda Elliott and two colleagues published findings of a research study in Nurse Educator titled, “Analysis of content gaps in prelicensure textbooks to meet veteran care competencies.” The article reports a secondary analysis of identified content gaps in prelicensure nursing textbooks with veteran care competency (knowledge, skills and attitudes) domains. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001024 an article video is available on the journal webpage at https://journals.lww.com/nurseeducatoronline/pages/default.aspx

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Staffing updates from Enrollment Management

We have elevated Kristin Thomas’ role to director of admissions hospitality. This new position will sit on the admissions directors’ leadership team, co-chair the new Admissions Visit and Event Advisory Team and direct the development of all visit, event and hospitality programming. She will also continue to give leadership to student workers and the ambassador team.

Kristin has hired Amanda McCarty as our new admissions hospitality assistant. She will be working 1-5 p.m. all year in the admissions lobby. Amanda comes to us from Northpoint Bible College in Massachusetts where she served in a variety of roles in admissions. She is also enrolled in the higher education master’s program here at Messiah.

Given the importance we are placing on attracting a more diverse student body and developing cultural intelligence among our team members as key themes both in our strategic plan and our mission to be reconcilers in Christ, we are thrilled to announce that Sierra Kinslow has been promoted to associate director of admissions, multicultural recruitment. Sierra is a strong leader who is passionate about reconciliation. We are excited to see her guide and influence the Division of Enrollment Management in matters related to recruiting and retaining multicultural and international students and first-generation students.

You may have heard that Chad Muise accepted a head coaching position at Houghton College and that Molly (Janczyk) Bruce has accepted a position working in financial advising with Kingdom Focused Financial Group in Dillsburg, PA (affiliated with Thrivent). They were both valuable members of our team whom we will miss dearly. In their absence, Nate Litman will be adding the coordination of telecounseling to his current responsibilities.

Virgil Angeles has been promoted to coordinator of social media, in addition to continuing in his position as admissions counselor. He will be responsible for the enhancement of our admissions department’s multiple social media accounts with the goal to increase prospective student engagement. He has also transitioned into the role of liaison for the of music, art and design, and theatre and dance departments.

We have hired two recent alumni to fill their admissions counselor positions:
• Catherine Arke is a May 2021 marketing graduate of Messiah. She served as a RA her last two years at Messiah and has worked in the Admissions Office through the school year and summers since she was a first-year student. Catherine will serve students who come from York and Adams counties, as well as New England.
• Josh Gerber is a May 2021 graduate of Messiah with a double major in biblical and religious studies and business. At Messiah, he was involved in leading men’s ministry and was a work study student in the BRS department. Josh will serve students coming from Western PA, Downstate NY (including NYC and Long Island), the South and Midwest.

As we are hoping to resume travel this fall, we have hired Jennifer Weaver as our temporary traveling recruiter through November. Jennifer is a 2003 political science graduate of Messiah. After graduating, she attended Eastern Mennonite Seminary and received her master of divinity. More recently, she worked as a residence hall advisor at Lancaster Mennonite School. We are thankful for her representation of Messiah at off-campus events.

As you may have heard, Teresa Stover retired from the financial aid team at the end of July. Congratulations to her in this important decision! She has trained Lori McGill Sarago to take over as financial aid technical coordinator. In the short year that Lori has been with us, she has shown excitement to be working in the Messiah environment, a great willingness to learn and the flexibility to take on new tasks, making her the perfect choice for this role. As we embrace the challenge to make the financial aid process more digestible for students and families, this role will be key in coordinating with the financial aid team, the enrollment management operations team and with colleagues in student financial services to communicate effectively.

Financial Aid is also excited to welcome two new members to their team:
• Chris Ackley will serve as financial aid counselor/coordinator of grant processing. Chris joins us from Dickinson College where he was most recently employed as the assistant director of financial aid. Chris arrives from Dickinson with eight years of increasing levels of responsibility in financial aid and will serve our students well through this role.
• Sheryl Sanders will serve as financial aid office assistant for 15 – 20 hours per week. Sheryl comes to us with a robust background in office administration, including time working at Lancaster County Christian School. Most recently, Sheryl has been self-employed as an interior designer.

In all of this, please join me in congratulating Leslie Bencivenga in her promotion to executive assistant for enrollment management. This role and title acknowledge the excellent work Leslie performs in supporting the EM leadership team, collaborating with partners across campus, and working with external firms and vendors to serve our prospective students and their families.

John Chopka
Vice president for enrollment management

Please see the attached org chart for additional details.

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The Campaign for Messiah University: Learning for Life, Transforming the World

Dear Colleagues,

I would like to share exciting news regarding our current capital campaign – The Campaign for Messiah University: Learning for Life, Transforming the World. This campaign supports our vision to educate students for a lifetime of learning opportunities, including engaging our students and alumni beyond the undergraduate and graduate programs to include certificates and enhanced learning courses. This campaign encompasses several broad areas that support our efforts to fulfill our vision. They include: the Messiah fund and scholarship aid, scholarship and program endowments, new facilities, and estate planning gifts.

We have already reached several milestone accomplishments, including the construction of the Larsen Finance Lab, Martin Dining Commons, the Falcon Fitness Center, Sawyer Gymnasium, Jordan Court in Hitchcock Arena, a new lacrosse field, the resurfacing of Anderson Field, and, most recently, the Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center. Further, we have significantly increased scholarship endowment and direct aid resources for our students. In fact, we have received $70 million toward our $75 million goal! Our plan is to reach the goal by December 31, 2022.

The public phase of the campaign launches Thursday, September 16, and we encourage you to follow along with our progress over the next set of months.

Sincerely,

Barry Goodling
VP for Advancement

If you have any questions regarding the campaign, please contact Dr. Jon Stuckey, associate vice president for development, at jstuckey@messiah.edu.

The Messiah University YouTube Channel

Messiah University’s official YouTube channel was launched by the Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) in 2010 to host the videos the OMC team produced to strategically communicate the story, brand and distinctive programs of Messiah to prospective students and their families (i.e. branding and academic program videos). Over time, OMC expanded the use of Messiah’s YouTube channel to host videos it created that may be of interest to current students and their families, employees and alumni (i.e., Commencement videos, Community Day year-in-review videos). While OMC currently produces a limited number of videos that serve key marketing communication clients, goals and initiatives at Messiah, it does not manage broader video production for campus clients. However, over the past decade, OMC has opened up Messiah’s YouTube channel to house some videos that are produced outside OMC and that meet certain criteria. Criteria for consideration to host a video on Messiah’s YouTube channel can be found here.

Volunteers needed!

Murray Library’s September 2021 newsletter

What’s happening in Murray Library this September? View our newsletter here.

View Year of Reconciliation events

The Year of Reconciliation website is live and features a Calendar of Events that announces a variety of public events for the year. Please visit www.messiah.edu/reconciliation to peruse upcoming events. If your department would like to have your reconciliation-themed event included on our calendar, please contact blorow@messiah.edu.

Curator Club at the Oakes Museum!

Agape Center Open House

The newly renovated (!!!) Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement is very excited to welcome students and employees to an Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.. We invite our campus community to come check out our new space and learn more about each of our distinctive areas: Service Day, local outreach, service trips and off-campus programs. During this time of meeting and greeting, there will be refreshments, activities and a chance to win gift card giveaways for those who learn about the four areas of our office. We hope to see you there! Feel free to email our office at agapecenter@messiah.edu with any questions.

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Job opportunities

The Department of Theatre has an opening for a full-time technical director. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19927. Job-related questions may be directed to Daniel Inouye, associate professor of theatre, chair at dinouye@messiah.edu.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant position, working 16 hours a week. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19882. Job-related questions may be directed to Bryce Wickard, interim director of safety, at bwickard@messiah.edu.

The School of Graduate Studies has an opening for a part-time field placement assistant, working 10 hours a week during the academic year and 5 hours a week during the summer. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19911. Job-related questions may be directed to Amy Cook, practicum and internship coordinator, graduate program of , at acook@messiah.edu.

For sale

Two Echo Dots for sale, never used, new in the boxes. $28/each
contact apatton@messiah.edu if interested or with questions.

Various Items for sale
1. Ceiling fan, sells for $300, sell for $30, like new.
2. Pumpkin container – I was going to use it for a terrarium (never happened) $10
3. Cross stitch of Christ – (never finished, no time, all supplies are there to finish it) $10
4. Play station – like new $20
5. Signs $10
6. Bacon press $8
7. 1967 cross stitch of corvette (once again no time to finish) $10

8. I am the storm decal, $7 (I can make any decal you want just contact me)
9. American flag to hang on your door. New, and handmade by myself. $30
10. Easter egg wreath $20
11. Dare to be different sign – adorable – new, handmade – $10
12. Shredded paper – my husband has retired and these are all of his files he had to destroy, so he sat for weeks and shredded and shredded, now we need to find out what to do with them all, I have approx. 30+ bags in my basement – make me an offer. They would be great for packing, moving, crafts etc. Please I need to get them out of my basement.

Please contact Stacy Portko: sportko@messiah.edu for more information on any of these items.

Bikes for sale.

Schwinn Badger grey and red bike (older elementary/preteen size) – $30 obo
Kent Sierra Madre bike (adult) – $30 obo
Diamondback white and teal bike (older elementary/preteen size) – $50 obo

All need to be serviced.

Call Helena – 717-557-1409 – I can send photos or bring bikes to campus

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