When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life”

John 8:12

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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Congratulations to Leah Conner for her promotion to assistant registrar for the School of Graduate Studies. Leah earned her M.A. in higher education from Messiah this past December. Leah has served as the records specialist supporting Graduate Enrollment and Graduate Registrar’s Office for the past four years. Leah will now focus her time and work to Registrar’s Office tasks for the School of Graduate Studies.

With Leah’s transition to full-time registrar’s office, we welcome Sarah Darr, admissions specialist, to support the Graduate Enrollment Office. Sarah will process admissions paperwork and be a first point of contact for prospective graduate students.

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New lodging page for Messiah guests

Conference and Event Services is pleased to announce a new, easy-to-use lodging page for guests of Messiah University. The previous lodging page listed local hotels, but required guests to call the hotel directly to book. Our new partnership with Campus Travel Management Inc. allows guests to book online with the hotel of their choice. Rates are listed, including any Messiah discount, after dates are selected for the stay. If you have guests coming to campus for meetings or events, please encourage them to use this new system.

The new lodging page is available at https://campustravel.com/university/messiah-university/
As a reminder, the Climenhaga Homestead Guest House continues to serve the Engle Center’s counseling team this fall. If you are using institutional funds to book lodging, you should NOT use the link above. Messiah has lower negotiated rates for internal use only. If you need to contact our preferred hotels for discounted rates, please contact Jonathan Bert in the Office of Conference and Event Services.

Division of Student Success and Engagement

Some departments with the division of SSE have new titles and new employees. Attached are documents displaying the SSE organizational chart, and detailed information regarding who to contact within SSE and Diversity Affairs.

Introducing the new High Center Season

Messiah is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 High Center Season— featuring a mix of distinctive concerts, theatre events and lectures, including lectures by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Blight (Oct. 12), Humanities Symposium speaker Krista Tippet (Feb. 24) and NASA astronaut, Mae Jemison (April 13). Fall brings performances by Voctave (Oct. 2), Soprano, Toni Palmertree, performing with the Messiah University Symphony Orchestra (Nov. 19) and Theatre Messiah’s performance of Much Ado About Nothing (starting Nov. 11). Spring 2022 highlights include the Mendelssohn Piano Trio (Jan. 30) and Azaguno “Nukpɔkpɔ” (April 2). Both the fall and spring seasons include several performances by Messiah’s own artists- and ensembles-in-residence and our celebrated student and faculty ensembles. To view the entire 2021-2022 High Center Season schedule, including additional event details, visit www.messiah.edu/highcenterseason.

While many of the High Center Season events are sponsored by Messiah’s visiting performance series, students and faculty in that school also perform and exhibit a broader calendar of outstanding music, theatre, dance and visual arts events which can be viewed at arts.messiah.edu.

New graduate assistants at Messiah and Partner Institutions

The Graduate Program in Higher Education is pleased to welcome eight new graduate assistants for the 2021-2022 academic year both on the Messiah University campus and at partner institutions. Graduate assistantships offer graduate students the opportunity to apply educational theories gained through classroom instruction and put them into professional practice through supervised, real-world experience. The graduate assistantship program aims to provide an innovative and cost-efficient way to advance departmental and university-wide goals and objectives.

Please join us and our collaborating departments in welcoming the following to the Messiah University community:  Abby Anderson, graduate assistant for the Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement (Service Trips); Andrew Bookman, graduate assistant for Athletic Communication; Maddie Groff, graduate assistant for Residence Life; Alexa Groft, graduate assistant for Assessment of Student Learning; Willie Hope, graduate assistant for Men’s Basketball; Dillon May, graduate assistant for Cross Country/Track and Field; David Stevens, graduate assistant for Wrestling; and Lydia Watkins, graduate assistant for Academic Success/Office of Academic Accessibility.

They join five returning graduate assistants to the Messiah campus, who will complete their degree programs and GA positions this year. Brody Beiler, graduate assistant for Residence Life; Gage Bley, graduate assistant for Baseball; Matt Bur, graduate assistant for Student Success & Retention; Liam Dole, graduate assistant for Athletic Communication; Emily Farwell, graduate assistant for Women’s Volleyball; Taylor Forbes, graduate assistant for the Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement (Off-Campus Programs); Alexa Glatfelter, graduate assistant for Campus Wellness & Recreation; Shannon Rogers, graduate assistant for Academic Advising; Leah Springer, graduate assistant for Student Engagement; and Elisa Warren, graduate assistant for AROMA.

Additionally, Anthony Powe, graduate assistant for Residence Life is serving in his second year at Catawba College, one of our partner institutions.

Student applications now accepted for Into the City Nashville

On October 16-20, the Into the City career immersion program will travel to Tennessee to visit the many Messiah University alumni living and working in the greater Nashville area. Site visits include the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, music producer Sal Oliveri, Regions Bank, the Nashville Soccer Club, musical artist Ben Gallaher, and creative events company CTS.

Interested students must submit an application by September 22nd. Please encourage students from all years and majors to apply via this link – https://www.messiah.edu/itc . (Note: per university regulations all student participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID 19)

*Students and educators are invited to learn more about the trip by attending the ITC Info Session on Sept. 8 at 12 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. Free pizza will be provided. RSVP for the info session by Sept. 6 at http://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2nsKjZMc5KAHQ3k

Feel free to direct any questions to Abby Book at abook@messiah.edu.

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For sale

Love seat. Green and tan plaid.  59″ L x 34.5 W. The couch has been professionally cleaned. Asking $100. Contact baumen@messiah.edu.

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.

Office table and 4-chair set. Round office table (41″ diameter) and 4-chair (upholstered) set for sale $125. Photos available by request. Contact: elindquist@messiah.edu

Wanted

Laptops. Evangelical University in Ndola Zambia is seeking to provide laptops for their students. If you have a usable laptop that you would like to donate please contact Tina: tkeller@messiah.edu

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Romans 12:12

NEWS

Lori Nowaczyk (2018 Messiah music graduate and student of senior lecturer Randall Zwally) won, through a national competition, a position in the prestigious U. S. Guitar Orchestra. The ensemble will be performing at New York City’s Kaufman Music Center and in a concert tour in Spain’s cities of Madrid, Seville, and Granada.

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CPDC announces schedule of fall events

The Career and Professional Development Center is pleased to announce our schedule of fall 2021 events. Please visit https://www.messiah.edu/info/23069/upcoming_events for more details and registration information. We would appreciate your assistance in promoting these events to students (all educators and staff are welcome to attend as well!).

Division of Student Success and Engagement

Some departments with the division of SSE have new titles and new employees. Attached are documents displaying the SSE organizational chart, and detailed information regarding who to contact within SSE and Diversity Affairs.

Grant awarded to Murray Library

Murray Library, in coordination with the Athletic Training and Applied Health Sciences programs, was awarded a grant from Pennsylvania Grants for Open and Affordable Learning (PA GOAL). PA GOAL is funded through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund and is coordinated through the Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium, Inc. The grant will be used to expand database content and access to the McGraw-Hill AccessPhysiotherapy and the FA Davis Athletic Training databases. E-Textbooks within these databases were chosen and will be used in eight selected courses this academic year. Students in those courses are expected to save thousands of dollars in textbook costs due to the availability of these textbooks in these expanded library resources. Use and student survey data will be used for future subscription decisions. The library wishes to thank faculty in these programs as well as the Office of Finance and Planning, and the Office of Development for their assistance in applying for and using these funds to reduce student textbook costs.

Group Exercise at the Fitness Center

Group exercise is back at the fitness center! We have over 20 classes a week throughout the fall semester. Classes start the week of 8/30 and are free. After that, employees can purchase a $40 membership that gives you access to book into ALL our classes. Just download the Glofox App and type in Falcon Fitness Center as your studio. We hope to see you there!

New graduate assistants at Messiah and Partner Institutions

The Graduate Program in Higher Education is pleased to welcome eight new graduate assistants for the 2021-2022 academic year both on the Messiah University campus and at partner institutions. Graduate assistantships offer graduate students the opportunity to apply educational theories gained through classroom instruction and put them into professional practice through supervised, real-world experience. The graduate assistantship program aims to provide an innovative and cost-efficient way to advance departmental and university-wide goals and objectives.

Please join us and our collaborating departments in welcoming the following to the Messiah University community:  Abby Anderson, graduate assistant for the Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement (Service Trips); Andrew Bookman, graduate assistant for Athletic Communication; Maddie Groff, graduate assistant for Residence Life; Alexa Groft, graduate assistant for Assessment of Student Learning; Willie Hope, graduate assistant for Men’s Basketball; Dillon May, graduate assistant for Cross Country/Track and Field; David Stevens, graduate assistant for Wrestling; and Lydia Watkins, graduate assistant for Academic Success/Office of Academic Accessibility.

They join five returning graduate assistants to the Messiah campus, who will complete their degree programs and GA positions this year. Brody Beiler, graduate assistant for Residence Life; Gage Bley, graduate assistant for Baseball; Matt Bur, graduate assistant for Student Success & Retention; Liam Dole, graduate assistant for Athletic Communication; Emily Farwell, graduate assistant for Women’s Volleyball; Taylor Forbes, graduate assistant for the Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement (Off-Campus Programs); Alexa Glatfelter, graduate assistant for Campus Wellness & Recreation; Shannon Rogers, graduate assistant for Academic Advising; Leah Springer, graduate assistant for Student Engagement; and Elisa Warren, graduate assistant for AROMA.

Additionally, Anthony Powe, graduate assistant for Residence Life is serving in his second year at Catawba College, one of our partner institutions.

Fall employee wellness

Join us this fall semester for Move More… Move Now! Each week we will be looking at a different way to increase our daily movement (think resistance training, mindful movement, functional training, cardio exercises, and more)! Teams of 4 will enter their weekly movement minutes and a winner will ultimately be crowned. We will also have bi-weekly participation prizes. If you are interested find a team and join (link below).

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScod3LKQGqsmQf-fH3iIkxuz0_OJOOLCKsUquZ2UzlHVQgjBg/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Job opportunities

The Cafe @ Winding Hill has an opening for a temporary, part-time dining services employee position, working 10am-2pm Mon.-Fri. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19701. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

The Department of Grounds Services has openings for part-time seasonal groundskeeper positions, working 24 hours a week, April-November. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19783. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Graybill, grounds services manager, at mgraybill@messiah.edu.

The Office of the Provost has an opening for a full-time project coordinator position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19707. Job-related questions may be directed to Alison Noble, associate provost at anoble@messiah.edu.

Student Financial Services has an opening for a full-time office coordinator position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19626. Job-related questions may be directed to JR Harris, director of student financial services at jrharris@messiah.edu.

The Department of Dining Services has an opening for a full-time pantry lead position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19798. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time catering supervisor position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19671. Job-related questions may be directed to Kenji Kanazawa, catering manager, at kkanazawa@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 Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time community safety officer, 2nd Shift. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19801. Job-related questions may be directed to Bryce Wickard, interim director of safety at bwickard@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.

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Free photo quality inkjet printer paper. Approximately fifty pages each of 8″x11″ and 4″x6″ sizes. Contact Les Weiand at weiand@messiah.edu or extension 2901.

Need an upholstered chair? Know someone who needs an upholstered chair? Free chair. Additional Pictures can be emailed to you. Contact: cwiddowson@messiah.edu

WANTED

Laptops. Evangelical University in Ndola Zambia is seeking to provide laptops for their students. If you have a usable laptop that you would like to donate please contact Tina: tkeller@messiah.edu

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future

Jeremiah 29:11

NEWS

The School of Science, Engineering and Health is pleased to welcome Vinny Sakore (MBA, CIPT) as our full-time director of cybersecurity education, effective August 1. In this role, Vinny will execute Messiah’s strategic plan to build and manage a top-ranked and comprehensive cybersecurity educational program, including academic programs and industry initiatives. Vinny is not new to Messiah, as he has been a visiting assistant professor of cybersecurity since 2019. Vinny is chief technology officer for NetDiligence and formerly worked for six years as HIPAA Security Office for Verizon until 2017.

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Student successfully passes CFA Level I exam

Congratulations to Owen Kenny, senior finance major, who successfully passed Level I of the CFA (chartered financial analyst) exam. Over 25,000 candidates sat for the exam worldwide and the pass rate was only 25%. Owen’s score placed him well above the 90th percentile of all candidates who sat for the exam.

We wish Owen continued success as he moves on to Level II of the exam!

CPDC announces schedule of fall events

The Career and Professional Development Center is pleased to announce our schedule of fall 2021 events. Please visit https://www.messiah.edu/info/23069/upcoming_events for more details and registration information. We would appreciate your assistance in promoting these events to students (all educators and staff are welcome to attend as well!).

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Job opportunities

Student Financial Services has an opening for a full-time office coordinator position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19626. Job-related questions may be directed to JR Harris, director of student financial services at jrharris@messiah.edu.

The Office of the Provost has an opening for a full-time project coordinator position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19707. Job-related questions may be directed to Alison Noble, associate provost at anoble@messiah.edu.

For sale

House for sale near athletic fields – open house this Sunday. There is a lovely house for sale on Summit drive. An open house will be held this Sunday from noon – 2 p.m.  https://matrix.brightmls.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?ID=DE-335167084981&eml=YmFycmV0dDIwMDBAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQ Please email ltaylor@messiah.edu with any questions.

Seeking

Housing Needed. An incoming, male, non-traditional aged (low 30s), transfer student is looking for local housing, but has had challenges renting because he is a student. If you have a rental property and would consider renting to this student, please email bwatkins@messiah.edu. Thank you!

Items for MU student. Seeking a storage cube (with or without the fabric collapsible cubes) and small flat screen TV for Messiah student. My family has been housing a MU student for several months. Currently the student is getting ready to move into the Oakwood Hills Apartments. This student is financially responsible for herself and seeking a few items to move into her apartment. If you are willing to donate these items or to sell for a nominal fee please contact: kgarlinger@messiah.edu.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Brindle Farms neighborhood yard Sale. Brindle, Clouser, and Eppley Roads, Mechanicsburg. Sat., August 21, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Books, puzzles, glassware, holiday items, dinnerware, lemonade and baked goods, kids toys, twin bed linens (pirate, construction, and ninja turtle themes), new items with tags, willow ware, grandfather clock, canvas floor cloths, furniture including like new Full size Sealy Posturepedic bed with foundation and mattress cover,  and many free things. For more information email: aringquist@messiah.edu.

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Micah 6:8

NEWS

The School of Science, Engineering and Health is pleased to welcome Vinny Sakore (MBA, CIPT) as our full-time director of cybersecurity education, effective August 1. In this role, Vinny will execute Messiah’s strategic plan to build and manage a top-ranked and comprehensive cybersecurity educational program, including academic programs and industry initiatives. Vinny is not new to Messiah, as he has been a visiting assistant professor of cybersecurity since 2019. Vinny is chief technology officer for NetDiligence and formerly worked for six years as HIPAA Security Office for Verizon until 2017.

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Student-parking: instruction for permit pick-up

If you are a new, incoming FIRST YEAR or TRANSFER STUDENT for fall 2021, you may pick-up your Parking Permit at Orientation during Welcome Week, August 20 – 23.

If you are NOT a first year or transfer student, below are the details of where and when to pick-up your parking permit for fall 2021. (Please remember to bring your student ID card with you when you pick-up your permit).

• August 22 – 23 with Residence Life room packets during curbside pickup
• August 24 – 25 at the Guest Relations Desk in the ECC lobby (1st floor ECC), 8am – 8pm
• After August 25 at Student Parking/Box Office, ECC 122, Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm

For questions, contact Student Parking at studentparking@messiah.edu 717-691-6036 or visit us at Student Parking/Box Office, ECC 122.

The name of the Ticket Office has changed to the “Box Office”

The Messiah University Box Office is utilizing a new ticketing software called PurplePass. Students now have the ability to purchase one (1) MU student ticket per event online through PurplePass with a credit or debit card. The ticketing system requires a valid student ID number in order to get the discounted student rate. We will continue to offer full-service help at the Box Office window for those wishing to purchase tickets with cash, check or Falcon Dollars. We hope that this change allows for greater flexibility and access to purchase tickets for events on campus.

We look forward to returning to in-person events on campus this year! Please visit our website for ticket sales and information.

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: The 2021-22 School Series

Calling all teachers?! The Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to announce their 2021-22 School Series. If you know an educator of an elementary, middle or high school student, please pass this along. Special 10 a.m. performances times are being reserved for school students on Nov. 18, “Much Ado About Nothing” and March 1, “A Year with Frog and Toad.”

Questions? Contact Deb Hawkins at dhawkins@messiah.edu or see arts.messiah.edu for more information. Tickets are $1 for the school series and are available by calling the box office at (717) 691-6036. Tickets are now on sale!

Jadu / Xforms help requests

Web services is happy to assist you with your Jadu or XForms questions and requests. These are the tools that run our external website. For assistance, please use the web help form at https://www.messiah.edu/webhelp. We have a ticketing system that alerts us when there are requests for assistance and allows us to easily and efficiently work through the issue.

Student parking has moved!

Student Parking has transitioned from Falcon Exchange to Conference and Event Services. Please direct students to the Box Office, located on the 1st floor of the Eisenhower Campus Center, for parking permits and temporary tags. Falcon Exchange will continue to process payments for citations. Safety will continue to handle disputes of citations. Office hours for Student Parking are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Employee Choir at Community Day

Interested in joining the ‘OK Chorale’ this year to sing at Community Day on August 17? Email Doug Curry at dcurry1@messiah.edu. Sheet music and/or listening samples can be provided for those who read or hear pitch and love to sing! We will observe appropriate choral distancing in rehearsal and performance, and you are welcome to sing masked or unmasked. Please join us and email Doug to register your interest.

Student successfully passes CFA Level I exam

Congratulations to Owen Kenny, senior finance major, who successfully passed Level I of the CFA (chartered financial analyst) exam. Over 25,000 candidates sat for the exam worldwide and the pass rate was only 25%. Owen’s score placed him well above the 90th percentile of all candidates who sat for the exam.

We wish Owen continued success as he moves on to Level II of the exam!

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Job opportunities

The Graduate Program in Education has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19622. Job-related questions may be directed to Jennifer Fisler, director, graduate program in education at jfisler@messiah.edu.

The Department of Theatre has an opening for a part-time theatre production manager position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19642. Job-related questions may be directed to Daniel Inouye, associate professor of theatre, chair at dinouye@messiah.edu.

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time catering supervisor position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19671. Job-related questions may be directed to Kenji Kanazawa, catering manager, at kkanazawa@messiah.edu.

Student Financial Services has an opening for a full-time office coordinator position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19626. Job-related questions may be directed to JR Harris, director of student financial services at jrharris@messiah.edu.

For rent

Room available on rent. 1 room available for rent in a 4-bedroom house (three women, all Messiah students have already signed up for three rooms) in Camp Hill. Fully furnished with two baths, sunroom, finished basement, TV room, study, and washer/dryer. Convenient location: 12 minutes from Messiah University, walking distance from Holy Spirit Hospital, on bus line, close to Harrisburg, local markets, parks, and libraries. Asking $350 per month for a single room, utilities extra. Available August 1 for one-year lease. Contact: Mary Michael at mm1702@messiah.edu or 717-982-5864.

For sale

I AM THE STORM decal. $7 with free shipping if needed. Contact Stacy: sportko@messiah.edu

Seeking

Looking for a rental. In search of a rental for a young family moving back to the area. Three bedrooms are needed. Contact: sfrey@messiah.edu

Housing Needed. An incoming, male, non-traditional aged (low 30s), transfer student is looking for local housing, but has had challenges renting because he is a student. If you have a rental property and would consider renting to this student, please email bwatkins@messiah.edu. Thank you!

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Brindle Farms neighborhood yard Sale. Brindle, Clouser, and Eppley Roads, Mechanicsburg. Sat., August 21, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Books, puzzles, glassware, holiday items, dinnerware, lemonade and baked goods, kids toys, twin bed linens (pirate, construction, and ninja turtle themes), new items with tags, willow ware, grandfather clock, canvas floor cloths, furniture including like new Full size Sealy Posturepedic bed with foundation and mattress cover,  and many free things. For more information email: aringquist@messiah.edu.

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.

Nahum 1:7

NEWS

Congratulations to the team from Messiah University that finished 3rd in the state in the 2021 Community Bank Case Study Competition. The team submitted a written research paper on how LINKBANK (Camp Hill, PA) thrived during the pandemic and was able to promote economic development in the southcentral Pennsylvania region in living out its mission of “Positively Impacting Lives”. The team consisted of recent alumni Nicole Ulmer (finance major ’21) and Roman Wagner (applied health science major ‘21) as well as current students Makayla Miller (senior finance major) and Andrew Puleo (senior accounting major).

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Guest groups on campus

Please join us in welcoming the following groups to campus the week of Saturday, August 6 thru Friday, August 13.

Softball ID Camp – August 9 – 10

Thank you for joining Conference and Event Services in welcoming our guests this summer.

Student-parking: instruction for permit pick-up

If you are a new, incoming FIRST YEAR or TRANSFER STUDENT for fall 2021, you may pick-up your Parking Permit at Orientation during Welcome Week, August 20 – 23.

If you are NOT a first year or transfer student, below are the details of where and when to pick-up your parking permit for fall 2021. (Please remember to bring your student ID card with you when you pick-up your permit).

• August 22 – 23 with Residence Life room packets during curbside pickup
• August 24 – 25 at the Guest Relations Desk in the ECC lobby (1st floor ECC), 8am – 8pm
• After August 25 at Student Parking/Box Office, ECC 122, Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm

For questions, contact Student Parking at studentparking@messiah.edu 717-691-6036 or visit us at Student Parking/Box Office, ECC 122.

The name of the Ticket Office has changed to the “Box Office”

The Messiah University Box Office is utilizing a new ticketing software called PurplePass. Students now have the ability to purchase one (1) MU student ticket per event online through PurplePass with a credit or debit card. The ticketing system requires a valid student ID number in order to get the discounted student rate. We will continue to offer full-service help at the Box Office window for those wishing to purchase tickets with cash, check or Falcon Dollars. We hope that this change allows for greater flexibility and access to purchase tickets for events on campus.

We look forward to returning to in-person events on campus this year! Please visit our website for ticket sales and information.

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: The 2021-22 School Series

Calling all teachers?! The Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to announce their 2021-22 School Series. If you know an educator of an elementary, middle or high school student, please pass this along. Special 10 a.m. performances times are being reserved for school students on Nov. 18, “Much Ado About Nothing” and March 1, “A Year with Frog and Toad.”

Questions? Contact Deb Hawkins at dhawkins@messiah.edu or see arts.messiah.edu for more information. Tickets are $1 for the school series and are available by calling the box office at (717) 691-6036. Tickets are now on sale!

Jadu / Xforms help requests

Web services is happy to assist you with your Jadu or XForms questions and requests. These are the tools that run our external website. For assistance, please use the web help form at https://www.messiah.edu/webhelp. We have a ticketing system that alerts us when there are requests for assistance and allows us to easily and efficiently work through the issue.

Student parking has moved!

Student Parking has transitioned from Falcon Exchange to Conference and Event Services. Please direct students to the Box Office, located on the 1st floor of the Eisenhower Campus Center, for parking permits and temporary tags. Falcon Exchange will continue to process payments for citations. Safety will continue to handle disputes of citations. Office hours for Student Parking are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Employee Choir at Community Day

Interested in joining the ‘OK Chorale’ this year to sing at Community Day on August 17? Email Doug Curry at dcurry1@messiah.edu. Sheet music and/or listening samples can be provided for those who read or hear pitch and love to sing! We will observe appropriate choral distancing in rehearsal and performance, and you are welcome to sing masked or unmasked. Please join us and email Doug to register your interest.

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Job opportunities

The Falcon Exchange has an opening for a full-time accounts receivable technician position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19500. Job-related questions may be directed to Lora Harper, manager of financial services at lharper@messiah.edu.

The Athletics Department has an opening for a full-time head baseball coach; alumni and game management position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19566. Job-related questions may be directed to Sarah Gustin-Hamrock, athletics director at sgustinhamrock@messiah.edu.

For sale

Wonder Washer – new! – Never used. Portable mini washing machine. 10 liter capacity, 12 x 18 inches. Do your laundry anywhere, for seniors, college student dorms, RVs, boats, camping, etc. Lightweight with a carrying handle. Timer runs for up to 15 min and hi/lo settings. Easy to use: plug it in, fill with laundry, add soap, add water and close lid. Only $50. Located in Naugle. Call ext. 3918.

For rent

Furnished room with private bath to rent in a leafy, quiet community 5 minutes from the Graduate Center/10 minutes from main campus. Full use of kitchen, living room, porch, etc. Perfect for a weekly commuter but can work for a full-time housemate if you travel light. Please contact Evie Telfer at 717-602-3143 or etelfer@messiahlifeways.org.

Room available on rent. 1 room available for rent in a 4-bedroom house (three women, all Messiah students have already signed up for three rooms) in Camp Hill. Fully furnished with two baths, sunroom, finished basement, TV room, study, washer/dryer. Convenient location: 12 minutes from Messiah University, walking distance from Holy Spirit Hospital, on bus line, close to Harrisburg, local markets, parks, and libraries. Asking $350 per month for a single room, utilities extra. Available August 1 for one-year lease. Contact: Mary Michael at mm1702@messiah.edu or 717-982-5864.

Seeking

Looking for a rental. In search of a rental for a young family moving back to the area. Three bedrooms are needed. Contact: sfrey@messiah.edu

Agape Center ISO free, comfy furniture. The Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement is looking for couches, love seats, or oversized comfy chairs in good condition from a smoke-free and pet-free home. If you have a possible option, please send a picture of item/description to agape@messiah.edu. Preferable to have before August 11.

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.

Corinthians 1:10

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Emergency housing options for students

The Housing Department is looking to proactively accumulate a list of local Messiah community members who would be open to housing students in the midst of an emergency. If an evacuation pushed students to leave campus, it would be helpful to know if any local persons would be willing to host a student for a short period of time. Please email housing@messiah.edu with your name, contact information, and address if you are interested in being added to this list. Thank you in advance!

Guest groups on campus

Please join us in welcoming the following groups to campus the week of Saturday, July 31 thru Friday, August 6.

Girls’ Soccer Team Camp – July 31-August 1
Girls’ Soccer MS/HS Camp – August 2-6
Boys’ Volleyball Camp – August 2-4

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For sale

New. I AM THE STORM decal. $7 with free shipping if needed. Contact Stacy: sportko@messiah.edu

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people

Ephesians 1:18

NEWS

Please join me in welcoming Tovah Wilson to the Human Resources and Compliance team. Tovah joins the team as the Human Resource coordinator with responsibilities in recruitment, on-boarding and employee engagement, including training. Tovah, a former Messiah RD, had a collateral assignment in Human Resources this past year and we are pleased to now have her on our team in a full-time capacity.

I’m likewise delighted to announce that Jennifer Smithmyer has successfully completed her General Industry OSHA certification and been promoted to the position of compliance coordinator. This was formerly Donna Fink’s position prior to her recent retirement. Please contact Jennifer for safety and compliance questions and concerns.

Amanda Coffey
Vice President for Human Resources and Compliance

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Old Main open house

Stop by Old Main on Wednesday, July 28 between 2 and 4 p.m. for light refreshments as we host a casual open house to welcome all the people who have moved into and around Old Main since the New Year! President Phipps and her colleagues are delighted to have visitors again! Questions? Email Karin Bisbee.

Guest groups on campus

Please join us in welcoming the following groups to campus the week of Saturday, July 24 thru Friday, July 30.

NCAA Referees – July 24
Baseball Team Camp – July 24-25
Boys’ Soccer MS/HS Camp – July 26-30
Middle School Girls’ Volleyball – July 26-29
High School Girls’ Volleyball – July 26-29
Girls’ Volleyball Elite – July 30

Memory Book 2021

We are so pleased to be able to recognize the milestones of our employees, to honor those who have received awards, and to celebrate retiring faculty and staff. There will be hard copies available later this month for everyone who is listed in the book.

You may view the Memory Book using this link:
https://issuu.com/messiahpress/docs/5483_2021_memory_book

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Job opportunities

Education Technology Services has an opening for a full-time helpdesk support position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19476. Job-related questions may be directed to Neil Weaver, director of innovative technologies, at nweaver@messiah.edu.

Procurement Services has an opening for a full-time purchasing systems assistant (30 hours per week) position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/18716. Job-related questions may be directed to Daisy Anderson, director of procurement services, at anderson@messiah.edu.

The Falcon Exchange has an opening for a full-time falcon exchange and accounting analyst position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19500. Job-related questions may be directed to Lona Harper, manager of financial services, at lharper@messiah.edu.

For sale

Wonder Washer – new! – Never used. Portable mini washing machine. 10 liter capacity, 12 x 18 inches. Do your laundry anywhere, for seniors, college student dorms, RVs, boats, camping, etc. Lightweight with a carrying handle. Timer runs for up to 15 min and hi/lo settings. Easy to use: plug it in, fill with laundry, add soap, add water and close lid. Only $50. Located in Naugle. Call ext. 3918.

House for sale. I’m considering selling 810 Grantham Rd, Mechanicsburg PA 17055 property. 2-story duplex house, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, dining room/living room, extra room, front and rear porch, unfinished attic and basement. Large side yard, ½ mi from Messiah University, park nearby, quiet street, Mechanicsburg School District. Dale Fogelsanger, dfogelsa@messiah.edu, 717-623-0735.

For rent

Furnished room with private bath to rent in a leafy, quiet community 5 minutes from the Graduate Center/10 minutes from main campus. Full use of kitchen, living room, porch, etc. Perfect for a weekly commuter but can work for a full-time housemate if you travel light. Please contact Evie Telfer at 717-602-3143 or etelfer@messiahlifeways.org.

“For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.”

Hebrews 3:4

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Guest Groups on Campus

Please join us in welcoming the following groups to campus the week of Saturday, July 17 thru Friday, July 23.

Boys’ Soccer Team Building – July 17
Orchestra Camp – July 18-24
Boys’ Soccer Lil’ Falcons – July 19-23
Boys’ Basketball Camp #2 – July 19-22
Field Hockey Skills II Camp – July 19-22
Tennis Camp #2 – July 19-22
Field Hockey ID Camp – July 23

New lodging page for Messiah guests

Conference and Event Services is pleased to announce a new, easy-to-use lodging page for guests of Messiah University. The previous lodging page listed local hotels, but required guests to call the hotel directly to book. Our new partnership with Campus Travel Management Inc. allows guests to book online with the hotel of their choice. Rates are listed, including any Messiah discount, after dates are selected for the stay. If you have guests coming to campus for meetings or events, please encourage them to use this new system.
The new lodging page is available at https://campustravel.com/university/messiah-university/
As a reminder, the Climenhaga Homestead Guest House continues to serve the Engle Center’s counseling team this fall. If you are using institutional funds to book lodging, you should NOT use the link above. Messiah has lower negotiated rates for internal use only. If you need to contact our preferred hotels for discounted rates, please contact Jonathan Bert in the Office of Conference and Event Services.

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Job Opportunities

The School of Graduate Studies has an opening for a part-time admissions specialist, working 25 hours per week. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19408. Job-related questions may be directed to Rob Pepper, assistant provost / dean of the school of graduate studies at rpepper@messiah.edu.

The Office of Academic Accessibility has an opening for a full-time assistant director of academic accessibility. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19423. Job-related questions may be directed to Amy Slody, director of the academic success center at aslody@messiah.edu.

The Admissions Office has an opening for a full-time admissions counselor. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19437. Job-related questions may be directed to Shayna Mark, associate director of admissions at smark@messiah.edu

Conference and Event Services has an opening for a full-time sound and lighting technician. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19452. Job-related questions may be directed to Luke Niesley, sound, lighting and event coordinator at lniesley@messiah.edu.

For sale

Fainting/pygmy goats – babies will be ready at 8 weeks old. $150-250 each, discount for 2 or more. I am only able to put one picture here, but there are about 10 that are available. Their all very adorable, and come from an excellent upbringing. For more information contact Stacy: sportko@messiah.edu or call 717-528-4771, and ask for Ralph or Wanda.

Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.
Matthew 7:24 NLT

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Old Main open house

Stop by Old Main on Wed., July 28 between 2 and 4 p.m. for light refreshments as we host a casual open house to welcome all the people who have moved into and around Old Main since the new year! President Phipps and her colleagues are delighted to have visitors again! Questions? Email Karin Bisbee.

Employee chapel

Please join us for a summer employee chapel on Tuesday, July 13, at 9:30 a.m. in Parmer Hall. SEVEN will share their musical talents and Rev. Stephen Gallaher will offer a message. We hope to see you at this time to renew our spirits in community together.

Guest groups on campus

Please join us in welcoming the following groups to campus the week of Saturday, July 10 thru Friday, July 16.

Boys’ Soccer Youth Camp – July 12-16
Girls’ Team Basketball – July 12-15
Tennis Camp #1 – July 12-15
Human Anatomy & Physiology Day Camp – July 12-14
Softball ID Camp – July 13

Asking for envelopes for Fall 2021 student move in

Residence Life is looking for full-paper-sized (8.75in x 11.25in) envelopes to use during Fall 2021 student move in.If your office has remaining full-paper-sized “Messiah College” envelopes in good condition, these are ideal. Please bring them to the Residence Life Office located in Eisenhower 166, across from the Post Office by Aug. 2, 2021. Thank you!

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Job opportunities

Messiah University is hiring! Full-time, part-time and temporary positions in various departments are currently available. Do you know someone who would make an excellent employee? The employee referral program provides a $300 bonus for employees who provide referral assistance that leads to the successful hiring of qualified staff, administration or full-time faculty. Please visit http://jobs.messiah.edu for a list of current job openings and to apply.

The Engle Center for Counseling and Health Services has an opening for a part-time medical assistant. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19393. Job-related questions may be directed to Linda Weaver, Engle Center nurse coordinator, at ljweaver@messiah.edu.

The Engle Center for Counseling and Health Services has an opening for a part-time staff nurse. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19399. Job-related questions may be directed to Linda Weaver, Engle Center nurse coordinator, at ljweaver@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 Office of Financial Aid has an opening for a full-time financial aid counselor/coordinator of grant processing. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19372. Job-related questions may be directed to Michael Strite, associate director of financial aid, at mstrite@messiah.edu.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a part-time parking enforcement officer/fire safety assistant. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19402. Job-related questions may be directed to Bryce Wickard, interim safety director, at bwickard@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/19389. Job-related questions may be directed to Bryce Wickard, interim safety director, at bwickard@messiah.edu.

For sale

Justin Morris sterling silver bracelet. Beautiful turquoise bracelet signed by Justin Morris. Asking $100. Contact Stacy Portko: sportko@messiah.edu

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

ROMANS 15:13

NEWS

Dr. Kim Fenstermacher, assistant dean of nursing, is one of three authors of the third edition of Called to Care: A Christian Vision for Nursing, published by InterVarsity Press with a release date of July 20. This text fills a critical need for nurses seeking to develop and explain their nursing philosophy and integrate their Christian faith in nursing practice, and it is read by all Messiah nursing students in the NURS 203 course. Kim worked with co-authors Judith Allen Shelly (BSN, DMin) who is a former publications director for Nurses Christian Fellowship and Arlene B Miller (RN, PhD) who is retired from the faculty of Messiah’s Dept. of Nursing.

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Independence Day observed

Messiah University will recognize the Independence Day holiday tomorrow, Friday, July 2 (as listed on the holiday schedule found here: https://www.messiah.edu/info/20590/benefits/1014/holiday_schedule). Happy Independence Day!

Calling all collectors!

Do you collect stamps, or Pez dispensers, or fishing lures? Anything? Would you be willing to bring a few examples and talk about your collection with elementary school age campers at the Oakes Museum for ten minutes sometime during the week of July 19-23? Please contact Kirsten Reinford, special programs manager, at kreinford@messiah.edu if you have a collection you could share. Thank you!

Breakroom changes

With the disruption created by COVID, some changes that were implemented as part of prioritization were conflated with changes that needed to be made due to COVID. One such change is the stocking of breakrooms. As announced in 2019, the University ended it’s leasing of breakroom coffee machines and will no longer be stocking breakrooms. Likewise, department budgets are not to be allocated to stocking breakrooms. The University will continue to provide breakroom spaces and refrigerators (where feasible), but we are each responsible for our own refreshments.

Guest groups on campus

Please join us in welcoming the following groups to campus the week of Saturday, July 3 thru Friday, July 9.

Boys’ Soccer Team Camp – July 5-8.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time community safety officer 2nd shift to work the hours of 2 p.m. to 12 a.m., 4 days per week. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19377. Job-related questions may be directed to Bryce Wickard, interim safety director at bwickard@messiah.edu.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a full-time community safety officer 3nd shift to work the hours of 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., 4 days per week. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/19348. Job-related questions may be directed to Bryce Wickard, interim safety director at bwickard@messiah.edu.

FOR SALE

Justin Morris sterling silver bracelet. Beautiful turquoise bracelet signed by Justin Morris. Asking $100. Contact Stacy Portko: sportko@messiah.edu

Fainting/pygmy goats – babies will be ready at 8 weeks old. $150-250 each, discount for 2 or more. I am only able to put one picture here, but there are about 10 that are available. Their all very adorable, and come from an excellent upbringing. For more information contact Stacy: sportko@messiah.edu or call 717-528-4771, and ask for Ralph or Wanda.