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August 20

August 20th, 2020 by INTERCOM

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,

because you know that the testing of the faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its works

so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

James 1:2-4

NEWS

Please join me in wishing Linda Nye all the best in her new career! In response to the University’s Strategic Plan, Linda has successfully created and implemented a new and profitable revenue stream for Messiah University by increasing our offsite catering business by over 50% annually. Since 2008, Linda’s dedicated servant leadership and operational vision has been instrumental and vital in elevating our catering services program. Kenji Kanazawa has been promoted to the catering manager position in Dining Services and we look forward to his leadership and continued development of our catering department. Congratulations to both!

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Congratulations to Philip Tan, assistant professor of engineering, and his wife, Julia, on the arrival of their first child, Joel Trevelyan Tan, on Aug. 5. Joel weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz. and was 19.5 inches.

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Registrar’s Office welcomes new employees

The Registrar’s Office welcomed two new employees this summer – Olivia Warner, records and registration assistant; and Ed Wichrowski, senior associate registrar for the School of Graduate Studies.

Olivia’s first day at Messiah was July 6. Her office is located in Old Main Registrar’s Office. Olivia graduated from Geneva College this past May with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Languages, Biblical Studies and Linguistics.

Ed’s first day at Messiah was Aug. 3. His office is located in the administrative suite at Winding Hill. Ed comes to Messiah with 10 years of Enrollment Management and Registrar’s Office experience at Eastern Nazarene College.

Please introduce yourself to these new members of the Messiah University Community.

Finance major added to CMT Academic Partner Program

The Department of Business is pleased to announce that the finance major has been accepted by the Chartered Market Technicians (CMT) Association as part of its Academic Partner Program. The CMT credential is the preeminent, global designation for practitioners of technical analysis and Institutions in the Academic Partner Program demonstrate academic excellence in the teaching of behavioral finance to portfolio management and other key aspects of technical analysis. Students in the finance major will receive scholarships to take the CMT exams and will now have the ability to pursue both their CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and CMT charters. The principal contact for this program is Dwayne Safer, CFA, CAIA.

New graduate assistants at Messiah and Partner Institutions

The Graduate Program in Higher Education is pleased to welcome 11 new graduate assistants for the 2020-2021 academic year both on the Messiah University campus and at partner institutions. Graduate assistantships offer graduate students the opportunity to put the educational theories gained through classroom instruction into professional practice through supervised, real-world experience. Our 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: Brody Beiler, graduate assistant for academic success; Gage Bley, graduate assistant for baseball; Matt Bur, graduate assistant for student success and retention; Liam Dole, graduate assistant for athletics communication; Emily Farwell, graduate assistant for women’s volleyball; Taylor Forbes, graduate assistant for intercultural programs; Alexa Glatfelter, graduate assistant for campus wellness and recreation; Lila Goodhile, graduate assistant for assessment of student learning; Shannon Rogers, graduate assistant for academic advising; Leah Springer, graduate assistant for student involvement and leadership; and Elisa Warren, graduate assistant for AROMA.

They join five returning graduate assistants to the Messiah campus, who will complete their degree program and GA positions this year. Arkél Brown, graduate assistant for women’s basketball and athletic diversity; Alex Kipp, graduate assistant for men’s basketball; Kimberly López, graduate assistant for the Agapé Center; Michael Pagano, graduate assistant for athletics communication; and Ryan Speer, graduate assistant for cross country/track and field.

In addition, four of our students in the Graduate Program in Higher Education have been placed as graduate assistants at partner institutions: Karly Bliley, graduate assistant in Residence Life at Bluffton University; Anthony Powe, graduate assistant in Residence Life at Catawba College; Taylor Wiederrecht, graduate assistant for cross country/track and field at Houghton College; and Zachary Shilvock, graduate assistant for tennis at Houghton College.

They join two returning Graduate Assistants at partner institutions: Maggie Bolden, graduate assistant in Residence Life at Gonzaga University; and Malissa Giannetti, graduate assistant in Residence Life at Catawba College.

Welcome back from the Office of Academic Accessibility

The Office of Academic Accessibility, formerly known as the Office of Disability Services, would like to offer you a warm welcome back for the fall semester. As many of you may know, there have been conversations through recent years regarding an update to the name of our office to better and more positively reflect its mission. Our dedication to our goals of strong student support through practical, caring encouragement, academic coaching, and personal advocacy has only deepened in recent months, and we are excited to continue serving our students and cultivating our relationships with all of you during the upcoming year. We cordially invite you to reach out to the Office of Academic Accessibility (OAA) with any questions you may have about academic accommodations and student support. As always, we look forward to working with you to help our students reach their full potential while attending Messiah University. ~ Amy Slody, Tony Devine, Deana Baddorf, and Brody Beiler, OAA graduate assistant (You can email us at oaa@messiah.edu.)

State of the University Address

The inaugural State of the University address will be delivered by President Kim Phipps via livestream on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 9:30 a.m. during the regularly scheduled Chapel time. All faculty and staff are warmly invited to tune in by visiting the livestream link at the President’s Office website. As per usual, the written transcript of the President’s address and the accompanying presentation, including a new companion document to the address, will be posted in the days just following the speech for your reference. Thank you for making time in your schedule for this important message and the start of our new year together!

Community pastor announcement

As we consider Christian faith formation and discipleship on campus in 2020/21, Doug Curry and Mina Choi will be giving leadership to a variety of programs and opportunities for students. Since large gatherings will not be possible, the chapel requirement will be waived. Yet, in order to maintain spiritual vitality on campus, Campus Ministries plans to offer the following programs and resources to encourage personal and communal spiritual disciplines:

1. Each Tuesday the Campus Ministries team will launch an online chapel experience, on Thursday a podcast with community members reflecting on the chapel message will launch and during chapel time several online six-week chapel series options will continue to be offered. Each Monday President Phipps will provide a devotional for the community, on Wednesday student ministry leaders will provide a devotional, and on Friday the devotional will be expressed through the arts. Be sure to check your weekly email for links to these offerings.

2. Life Groups, Bible study groups, and prayer ministries will be offered – both in-person and virtually – by student ministry leaders from Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Prayer Outreach Team, and the Logos Ministry Team. These discipleship-based ministries will forge intentional relationships with spiritual accountability, and nurture our students to grow in Biblical literacy and spiritual formation. Students will have the option to sign up for any of these groups individually, or by Residence Hall/Apartment floors to be led and mentored by Student Ministries leaders.

3. Campus Ministries will craft a resource center within FalconLink to provide further discipleship and Christian faith formation resources. This resource center will provide tools for student leaders, employees, and students seeking to explore pathways for continued growth and/or mentoring, and for community members to express prayer concerns and requests for pastoral counseling.

4. Students will be encouraged to get involved with local churches that verify compliance with the University’s risk reduction measures and health practices. This listing will also include streaming options for which our students can participate remotely. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate church bus or van transportation at this time so students will need to coordinate their own transportation. This information has been communicated to local congregations.

In addition, in the absence of a Campus Pastor this year, Stephen Gallaher has agreed to fulfill a one year temporary position as community pastor, primarily serving the spiritual needs of employees. In this role he will…

-Provide regular times of prayer and short devotional for employees. This will be delivered virtually.
-Provide time and space for individual meetings with employees who seek pastoral care. [Email – CommunityPastor@messiah.edu] -Work with supervisors and deans to provide encouragement and support for employees

Randall Basinger, provost

Mosaic Success!

We’re celebrating 22,000 downloads from MOSAIC, Messiah’s Institutional Repository! In just over a year since its debut, scholarly and creative content has been used in 163 countries. The collection includes over 1,800 works of text, images, and videos created by Messiah’s outstanding educators and students. Email mosaic@messiah.edu to get involved and learn more.

PA Student Employee of the Year

Back in April, Rebecca Lauver ’20 was announced as Pennsylvania’s Student Employee of the Year! Rebecca (biology major) served for two years as the biodiversity coordinator in the Office of Sustainability where she managed a multi-year reforestation project planting more than 600 trees in partnership with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. Her award-winning work helped secure a job with the Alliance for the Chesapeake where she will carry out her passion and skillset in conservation around central Pennsylvania. Many thanks to the Student Employment team for selecting Rebecca and the Office of Sustainability to represent Messiah.

Into the City (virtual) trip to California!

The Career and Professional Development Center is pleased to announce its virtual Into the City trip to California! During the second week of October we will be featuring online career chats with numerous alumni from the CA region. Please read below for a full schedule and additional information. We would appreciate your assistance in promoting these events to students (educators and staff are welcome to join in as well!)

ITC California Schedule of Events:
(please note: the password for all events is ITCVirtual)

Netflix – Monday, Oct. 5, 1 – 2 p.m.
Speaker: Ashli Aldrich ’04, program manager, talent mobility at Netflix
Register at https://messiah.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z7YpLkxbRbSLLgDTLkBYLA

“California Dreamin’ – What its really like to live and work on the Golden Coast” – Monday, Oct. 5, 3– 4p.m.
Panelists: TBD
Register at https://messiah.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pouLJ3oSQnWB_bRu0ewRyw

PFM Asset Management – Tuesday, Oct. 6, noon – 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Lesley Murphy ’05, senior managing consultant
Register at https://messiah.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZZrn-vBPQOqaHhN5L5944g

Google – Tuesday, Oct. 6, 4 – 5 p.m.
Speaker: Kevin Gin ’07, software engineer
Register at https://messiah.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_srmy1BADSmWGbguHziJ4SA

Levi – Wednesday, Oct. 7, noon – 1 p.m.
Speaker: Tim Murphy ’05, director of brand operations
Register at https://messiah.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KQYALeSxTpmwicspnzkONA

LinkedIn – Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4 – 5 p.m.
Speaker: Elizabeth Gin ’08, senior user experience researcher
Register at https://messiah.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_47_5cIFuQqyNBrmTGvkutQ

Disney – Thursday, Oct. 8, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Speaker: Leah Pendorf ’11, consumer insight manager at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Register at https://messiah.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qsRxbK75SsGnaFy4dydwjw

“Attending Graduate School in California” – Friday, Oct. 9, noon – 1 p.m.
Panelists:
Phoebe Chua ’16, Ph.D. Candidate in Informatics, UC Irvine
Anna Love ’16, Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry, UC Irvine
Sarah Kistler ‘17, MA in Education, Azusa Pacific University
Elliot Rossomme ’17, Ph.D. Candidate in Physical Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley
Register at https://messiah.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yX1Fx_qaRwC5Nu9No8NYFw

“Working for Big Tech in the Silicon Valley” – Friday, Oct. 9th, 4 – 5 p.m.
Register at https://messiah.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UsbNV2KYSnSgaDhg5HS2qw

PROGRAM BENEFITS:
• Gain an inside perspective on many key organizations in CA
• Network with notable Messiah alumni
• Understand what it is like to live and work in CA
• Learn more about various job and internship options in the CA region

Visit https://www.messiah.edu/info/23069/upcoming_events for more information and to register for all online ITC California sessions.

Windows update and activation errors for remote users

While working remotely for an extended period of time, you may get a Microsoft Activation Error or an error regarding missing Windows updates. To resolve this, please connect to OpenVPN and work while connected for a day. This should resolve the issue. If it does not, please email helpdesk@messiah.edu for further assistance.

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Job opportunities

The Department of Facility Services has multiple openings for campus events workers. See the attached flyer for more information. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, assistant manager, campus events central and residence halls.

Messiah University is hiring! Full-time, part-time and temporary positions 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 jobs.messiah.edu for a list of current job openings and to apply.

For sale

Thule Voyager 976 trunk mounted bike rack, fits most minivans, sedans, and SUVs. Holds 3 bikes. Excellent condition, with original user manual. $45. Contact Ted Davis (tdavis@messiah.edu).

“Book Sale on a Porch: Pay what you will”

On Saturday August 21and Sunday August 22, a number of books will be available to choose from on Lucas Sheaffer’s front porch. No prices, just pay what you will in the bucket. Address is 718 W Siddonsburg Road, Dillsburg, PA, 17019.

WANTED:

Used 4-wheel drive vehicle. Looking for a used 4-wheel drive vehicle for my teenage son. If anyone is looking to sell or knows someone who is, please email me at hnegley@messiah.edu or call me at ext. 2080.

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August 13

August 13th, 2020 by INTERCOM

“Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”

Matthew 6:34

NEWS

Congratulations to Dr. Harold Underwood, associate professor of engineering, his paper titled “Circuits for a Multidisciplinary Engineering Student Mix” has been selected for the Best Paper Award at the ASEE Mid-Atlantic Spring 2020 conference.

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Ted Davis, professor of the history of science, was the main consultant for a recent issue of Christian History magazine on the theme, “How the church fostered science and technology.” He also wrote two articles in that issue, which can be downloaded at https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/issue/science-and-technology.

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Last spring Amy Porto encouraged a group of four students in her research course (NUTR 426) to submit their abstract for consideration at our national meeting (Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo). We are excited to report, it has been accepted as a poster presentation.

Unfortunately the meeting will be held virtually this year but the students are thrilled and honored to be able to present their research at this level.

A special thank you to Mindy Smith who allowed students to recruit subjects from WELL courses last spring and helped to facilitate that process.

MESSIAH 411

Updated Photo Library now available!

Our campus Photo Library has been updated! It is now easier to navigate with photos from the past 5 years. The categories are re-organized and users now be able to easily search, view and download images.

Please note that these photos are for institutional use only and aren’t for personal or private usage.

To access it:

Please contact IT at helpdesk@messiah.eduwith your purpose for requesting access. You will use your Messiah username and password to access unless otherwise directed.
Then log into and bookmark the new Photo Library at: https://ciweb.messiah.edu/portals/login

Please read through this guide to begin using our Photo Library: Photo Library Guide

Collaboratory director announced

The Department of Engineering and the School of Science, Engineering, and Health are pleased to welcome Dr. Darren Hercyk as director of the Collaboratory. Dr. Hercyk has a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and a master’s in international/global studies and DM in from Liberty University. He spent 11 years working in missions’ administration in Africa and Asia with Compassion International, Save the Children, and Catholic Relief Services before serving in administration and adjunct teaching in Global Studies at Liberty University. Darren began his role as Collaboratory director on July 1. The Collaboratory, now restructured into the Department of Engineering, is an engineering-focused yet interdisciplinary service organization pursuing the mission of increasing hope and transforming lives through real-world application of professional disciplines, Christian discipleship, and partnership with marginalized communities.

Residence Life welcomes new employees and cool changes

With the departures of several veteran members of the Residence Life team, we are pleased to welcome Curtis Kurtz, who will be serving as the RD of Sollenberger and Mellinger, Tovah Wilson, RD for Miller and Fry, and Rebecca Firstbrook, RD for Hess and Kelly. In addition, Josiah Hatfield and Amy Nicols have assumed new positions. Josiah is serving as the assistant director of Residence Life for the First Year Experience and is now the RD for Bittner hall. Amy is our new assistant director of Residence Life for the Upper Class Experience and is now the RD for Mountain View, special interest housing, and one of two apartment buildings in OakWood Hills. Other changes include Beth Moshier as RD for Naugle Hall, Caleb Miller, RD for Witmer Hall, and Julie Price, also assuming responsibility for one of two apartment buildings in OakWood Hills

We are deeply grateful for our team!

Registrar’s Office welcomes new employees

Ed’s first day at Messiah was August 3. His office is located in the administrative suite at Winding Hill. Ed comes to Messiah with 10 years of Enrollment Management and Registrar’s Office experience at Eastern Nazarene College.

Please introduce yourself to these new members of the Messiah University Community.

Finance Major added to CMT Academic Partner Program

Murray Library welcomes you back!

Murray Library will reopen on Monday, August 17.

Summer Hours: August 17-21 and August 24

Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Fall Hours: August 25 – Nov.24

Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 am – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 3 p.m.- 11 p.m.

New graduate assistants at Messiah and Partner Institutions

Welcome back from the Office of Academic Accessibility

2019-2020 TT&P Approvals Intercom Announcement

Congratulations from the Office of the Provost

Congratulations to the following faculty members who have been approved for promotion, term-tenure, or term-tenure renewal effective August 1, 2020:

Promotion from Assistant Professor to Associate professor:

Kristopher Cravey, associate professor of Business
Kerry Hasler-Brooks, associate professor of English
Krista Imbesi, associate professor of Film and Digital Arts
Tina Keller, associate professor of TESOL
Charlene Lane, associate professor of Social Work
Jeffrey Stroup, associate professor of Nursing

Promotion from Associate professor to Full Professor:

Alison Noble, professor of Chemistry
Amy Porto, professor of Nutrition and Dietetics

Term Tenure:

Kristopher Cravey, associate professor of Business
Kerry Hasler-Brooks, associate professor of English
Krista Imbesi, associate professor of Film and Digital Arts
Paul Johns, assistant professor of Human Development and Family Science
Tina Keller, associate professor of TESOL
Charlene Lane, associate professor of Social Work

Term Tenure Renewal:

John Bechtold, professor of Psychology
Sheri Boyce, professor of Biology
Henry Danso, professor of Psychology
Jan Dormer, associate professor of TESOL
Jennifer Dose, professor of Management
Marlin Eby, professor of Mathematics and Statistics
Patrice Ewoldt, associate professor of Music
Stephen Gallaher, professor of Christian Ministries
John Harles, professor of Politics
Lawrence Mylin, professor of Biology
Jenell Williams Paris, professor of Sociology and Anthropology
Amy Porto, professor Nutrition and Dietetics
Sharon Putt, professor of Theology and Religion
Richard Schaeffer, professor of Chemistry
David Schenk, associate professor of Philosophy
Eric Seibert, professor of Old Testament
Harold Underwood, professor of Engineering
Scott Weaver, associate professor of Computer Science
Cynthia Wells, associate professor of Higher Education

Congratulations to the following retired faculty members who have been approved to receive Emeritus Status:

Douglass Jacobsen, professor of Church History and Theology
Rhonda Hustedt Jacobsen, professor of Psychology
James Krimmel, associate professor of Accounting

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Job opportunities

Messiah University is hiring! Full-time, part-time and temporary positions 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 jobs.messiah.edu for a list of current job openings and to apply.

For sale

Thule Voyager 976 trunk mounted bike rack, fits most minivans, sedans, and SUVs. Holds 3 bikes. Excellent condition, with original user manual. $45. Contact Ted Davis (tdavis@messiah.edu).

Santa’s Own artificial Christmas tree, prelit Middleberry model, 7.5 feet tall. This stunningly beautiful, convincingly real tree must be seen to be appreciated. Comparable quality trees today sell for $1200-1500. This one is ten years old, but looks brand new. First $300 gets it, but you must pick it up at my home about 2 miles from campus. A few spare bulbs included. Contact Ted Davis (tdavis@messiah.edu).

FREE

Free canning jars. Blue glass- 8 qt., 1 pt.
Quart jars- 46 (21 wide-mouthed)
Smaller- 22 (6 wide-mouthed)
Interested? Contact Amanda at asigel@messiah.edu

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April 9

April 9th, 2020 by INTERCOM

“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and become obedient to death — even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Philippians 2: 5-11

MESSIAH 411:

INTERCOM changes

Due to the COVID-19 crisis and staff reduction, the INTERCOM will not resume until July 9. The online submission form will reactivate on July 1.

Thank you for your understanding.

NEW! Virtual employer sessions and listing of all online services

Greetings from the CPDC! We have transitioned many of our services to online formats and are including information on those below. In particular, we’d like to highlight a series of opportunities for students to connect with employers via virtual employer info sessions, which will be taking place via Zoom Webinar. A listing of sessions scheduled to date is attached. As you can imagine, the pandemic will certainly have unique effects on our students who are engaging in job and internship searches, so it is important for them to stay connected. Your assistance in encouraging students to participate in these virtual events is greatly appreciated. We anticipate that many more virtual employer events will be added in the future, and as such our Upcoming Events page (https://www.messiah.edu/info/23069/upcoming_events) will be kept up to date with all sessions. CONTINUED SERVICES – please contact us at career@messiah.edu for more info on any of the options listed below:

Career coaching appointments Career coaching appointments will continue to be available on topics such as choosing/changing a major, exploring career options, planning for an internship, searching for a job, applying to graduate school, resume writing and interviewing. To schedule an appointment with one our professional career coaches, visit the CPDC website. Under “Appointment Options,” click the link for the Handshake Portal and follow the instructions from there. Appointments can be held via Zoom or phone.

Resume reviews Resume reviews can be conducted in an appointment format as noted above, or students can simply email a draft to career@messiah.edu.

Internships and jobs Internship and job postings will continue to be added to the Handshake portal regularly. A weekly email with new postings will be sent out to all students. Students looking to secure an internship for the summer or fall should begin planning for these experiences. Seniors in the job searching process should check out the content in the “Job Search” section of our website. Questions related to either of these topics can be discussed with a career coach by scheduling an appointment.

Virtual workshops and events Virtual events and videos that feature employer info sessions, workshops on job/internship searching, resume writing, interviewing are being scheduled! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for notifications on when these are happening and other exclusive content.

Mock interviews Students can practice interviewing and receive feedback virtually through our online tool Big Interview or via a Zoom appointment with a career coach. We anticipate that many employers will be conducting interviews virtually with prospective interns and job candidates.

Messiah’s site license to The Chronicle provides unlimited access for everyone whether they are on campus or working remotely.

We’ve heard from a number of institutions about the need to provide administrators, staff, faculty, and students with access to Chronicle content while remote, and we’re here to help. Off-campus users will need an account to log in to Chronicle.com. If they already have an account, they can click “Log In,” at the top right-hand corner of our homepage. If they don’t have an account, they will simply need to create a free account using their institutional email address (e.g., youremail@messiah.edu). Our account-registration system will recognize your institution’s domain, and that will provide unlimited access. Remote users can set up a Chronicle.com account by visiting this link. Activating an account is as simple as confirming the user’s institutional email address by way of an email with the subject line: “Confirm your email address.” When users sign up, we encourage them to keep up with the latest developments about COVID-19 and its impact on higher education by registering to receive The Chronicle’s Academe Today newsletter each morning. Simple instructions on how to gain access to Chronicle.com can also be found here.

If you have questions about access to other library resources during this time, please visit: https://libguides.messiah.edu/closure

Resources for issues related to COVID-19

Messiah College seeks to provide employees with access to various resources to assist them during this time of uncertainty. Please see the attached document for information related to COVID-19 such as access to virtual medicine treatment, the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act and access to counseling services.

Giving Day 2020: date change

Dear faculty, staff and administrators, In light of recent events with COVID-19, we have decided to push the College’s Giving Day back to Thursday, April 30. There is a lot going on in our world, which is why we feel even more committed to our students and have decided to move forward in raising funds to support them. On April 30, we will ask our Messiah Community to rally behind the men and women we teach, mentor, work with and care about. We will be specifically raising funds to support The Good Samaritan Fund and the Messiah Fund, both of which will allow us to best meet the direct needs of our students and our ability to serve them during this pandemic. Would you join us in saving this date on your calendar? We are looking forward to Giving Day and the opportunity it gives our campus to make a unified front in support of our students. More information will be made available closer to April 30 as to how you can collaborate with the Office of Development to make for a successful event! Sincerely, Barry Goodling

WVMM remains on the air

Despite the closure of campus, WVMM-Pulse Radio continues to broadcast both over the air at 90.7 FM and online at pulse.messiah.edu. The station provides commercial-free classical music weekdays from 6- 11 a.m. Also available is a daily podcast from the Associated Press regarding COVID-19 each weekday evening and much more. Take a few minutes to check it out!

Murray Library’s April newsletter (Issue 1)

Murray Library is here to lend a helping hand! View our newsletter for ways of contacting staff and resources that are available.

Thesis presentation

The Graduate Program in Higher Education is pleased to invite members of the campus community to a thesis presentation by Emma Cartisano. In partial fulfillment of her M.A. in Higher Education and under direction of her thesis advisor, Dr. Cynthia Wells, Emma’s research focused on “The impact of faculty growth mindset on student mindset and learning engagement”. The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 from Noon – 1 p.m. via Zoom (https://messiah.zoom.us/j/395492875) Emma Cartisano Thesis Abstract

Growth mindset is the belief that general intellectual ability is malleable and can be developed This presentation will describe the presence and cultivation of growth mindset in the academic experiences of six undergraduate students in the social sciences at a medium-sized, liberal arts and sciences college. Individual interviews and syllabi were analyzed using narrative inquiry to explore the impact of instructor philosophy and pedagogy on student mindset and learning engagement. Research findings highlight that instructor embodiment of growth mindset, including relationality, modeling, and constructive delivery of feedback, as well as assignment design were instrumental. Participants did not share a common definition of growth mindset but that concepts of competence, grace, and grit were shared. Additionally, participants recognized that mindset exists on a continuum and articulated one or more ways they experienced a shift in their mindset. Recommendations for further research and pedagogical practice will be provided.

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For sale:

Black and Decker electric string trimmer, model GH710, with unused extra spool of line. Good working condition. $10 if picked up at my driveway in Monaghan Twp; or, $20 delivered to a Dillsburg or Mechanicsburg address. Contact Ted Davis, tdavis@messiah.edu or 717-756-6812.

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April 2

April 2nd, 2020 by INTERCOM

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid and terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Deuteronomy 31:6

MESSIAH 411

Resources for issues related to COVID-19

Virtual employer events

Please see below for a listing of alumni and employers who are looking forward to connecting with you virtually during our online info sessions. We anticipate that more sessions will be added soon. Check out our Upcoming Events page for an up-to-date listing of all sessions. ______________________________________

PA Counseling Services, Thursday, March 26, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Are you interested in finding out more about a local human service agency? Learn more about the many career and job opportunities at PA Counseling Services by attending this informative virtual event. Register at https://messiah.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LZReNIX0TEO8rwlEp28w1w

Louisa Mfum Mensah ‘12, special assistant to the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, Friday, March 27, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Join Louisa for a virtual career chat to learn more about her amazing job and her career path since college. Register at https://messiah.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cGt_-wEcQOuAlx2n6j3Wag

Joanna Barnhouse ‘11, director of development, Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, Tuesday, March 31, 2 – 3 p.m.

As director of development for the CCCU in Washington, D.C., Joanna works to secure philanthropic funding to advance faith and intellect for the common good. Her responsibilities include building a new office; soliciting and stewarding major gifts, grants, and leadership gifts; and managing all donor records and communication. Prior to working for the CCCU, Joanna was a development officer at Messiah College and a member of the Into the City planning team!

JFC Staffing, Thursday, April 2, 11 – 11:45 a.m.

The JFC Staffing Companies are in business of connecting outstanding employees with their best-matched companies in the area. Join this session to find out why JFC is an employer of choice for many Messiah grads and interns! Just imagine getting to help others in their job search; helping them to meet their personal goals; collaborating with local companies on how to meet the demands of their daily business….The rewards of working with JFC are endless!

Clark Associates, Tuesday, April 7, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Find out why Clark Associates is an employer of choice for many Messiah College graduates! This informational virtual presentation will feature a panel of alumni who are employed by Clark. Student attendees will learn about the organization and the many job and internship opportunities available there.

Geisinger, Wednesday, April 8, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Geisinger Health System is a regional health care provider to central, southcentral and northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Headquartered in Danville, Pennsylvania, Geisinger services over 3 million patients in 45 counties. Geisinger is recruiting for both clinical and non-clinical positions, including patient care (RN, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, and LPN) customer service, call center, security, lab, behavioral health, etc.

Valley Health, Thursday, April 16, 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

Based in Winchester, Virginia, Valley Health is composed of six core hospitals, and is proud to be a trusted health and wellness resource for their regional community. Valley Health partners with others to enhance health education, prevention, chronic disease management and accessible healthcare for those with limited resources. Valley Health is actively recruiting nurses and physical therapists.

Global Data Consultants, Wednesday, April 22, 2 – 3 p.m.

Global Data Consultants is a full-service Information Technology (IT) company providing solutions that empower businesses to increase employee productivity, maximize investments and improve operational efficiencies. With experienced and certified professionals, they deliver services in the areas of application development, data center, 24/7 multilingual service desk, desktop lifecycle management, project management, business process consulting and IT staff augmentation.

CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health, Thursday, April 30, 2 -3 p.m.

CCRES is a non-profit industry leader providing Educational and Behavioral Health Staffing. They work in partnership with School Districts and Intermediate Units throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, and are seeking dedicated individuals to work with children and adolescents in the school, home and community. Register at https://messiah.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l_xN2-VGTp2vzPwuHRkoKA

Messiah’s site license to The Chronicle provides unlimited access for everyone whether they are on campus or working remotely.

We’ve heard from a number of institutions about the need to provide administrators, staff, faculty, and students with access to Chronicle content while remote, and we’re here to help. Off-campus users will need an account to log in to Chronicle.com. If they already have an account, they can click “Log In,” at the top right-hand corner of our homepage. If they don’t have an account, they will simply need to create a free account using their institutional email address (e.g., youremail@messiah.edu). Our account-registration system will recognize your institution’s domain, and that will provide unlimited access. Remote users can set up a Chronicle.com account by visiting this link. Activating an account is as simple as confirming the user’s institutional email address by way of an email with the subject line: “Confirm your email address.” When users sign up, we encourage them to keep up with the latest developments about COVID-19 and its impact on higher education by registering to receive The Chronicle’s Academe Today newsletter each morning. Simple instructions on how to gain access to Chronicle.com can also be found here.

If you have questions about access to other library resources during this time, please visit: https://libguides.messiah.edu/closure

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Job opportunities

The Graduate Program in Physical Therapy has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant, doctor of physical therapy program. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16810. Job-related questions may be directed to Valerie Olson, director, physical therapy program at volson@messiah.edu.

The Student Financial Services Department has an opening for a full-time student financial services counselor. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16850. Job-related questions may be directed to Catherine Poiesz, director of student financial services at cpoiesz@messiah.edu.

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March 26

March 26th, 2020 by INTERCOM

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

James 1:2, 3

NEWS

The Digital Harrisburg Initiative and Center for Public Humanities are pleased to announce the publication of a special issue of Pennsylvania History titled “Harrisburg, Digital Public History, and the ‘City Beautiful’.” The issue takes a new look at Harrisburg’s City Beautiful movement in the early twentieth century in light of new data of the Digital Harrisburg Project, archival records from the Pennsylvania State Archives, and public humanities work in the city. The issue includes articles by four Messiah College educators—Jean Corey (director, Center for Public Humanities), Jim LaGrand (College Honors Program), Andrew Hermeling (former coordinator of Digital Harrisburg), and David Pettegrew (professor of History and Archaeology)—as well as four Messiah College students: Rachel Williams (History, 2019), Sarah Wilson Carter (History, 2019), Anna Strange (History, 2020), and Molly Elspas (History, 2021). The issue also features essays by local historians, geospatial technologists, journalists, artists, and community partners on topics such as: Harrisburg’s parks, churches, and synagogues; significant women’s reform groups; Greek, Jewish, and African American communities; the Spanish influenza outbreak of 1918; and the Commonwealth Monument Project, a new project to celebrate the city’s historic African American community.

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Job opportunities

The Student Financial Services Department has an opening for a full-time student financial services counselor. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16850. Job-related questions may be directed to Catherine Poiesz, director of student financial services at cpoiesz@messiah.edu.

For sale

Easter Cross. Handmade Easter Cross, will look great on your door or hanging in your office or your home. They would also make a great gift when travelling to friends/family for that great Easter dinner. No two are alike and many to choose from. $10 each. Contact Stacy at sportko@messiah.edu

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March 19

March 19th, 2020 by INTERCOM

At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them.

Luke 4:40

NEWS

MESSIAH 411

Spring Shred Day – CANCELLED

Due to our current situation of COVID-19, the Spring Shred Day scheduled for Tuesday, March 31 has been cancelled.

If your department had specific needs or had made special arrangements about pickup please connect with Alan Snook, director of information security, at ext. 6790.

Student Trading Competition

Congratulations to the Messiah College investing team currently ranked 1st in the nationwide Bloomberg Trading Challenge. This annual trading competition, which began Feb. 3, includes hundreds of undergraduate and graduate teams from colleges and universities around the U.S. Each team began with a $1 million notional portfolio to invest and Messiah’s top-ranked team has gained $280,000 in 4 weeks relative to a market decline of (15%) over the same time period.

Congrats to the Messiah team consisting of Levi Greenly, Daniel McGarvey, Daniel Preziosi, Montana Lutz and Zach Smith.

The spring BRIDGE is here

Stuck at home? The spring issue of The Bridge is here, so there’s plenty to read. Check out our feature on Messiah’s alumni who trach at the collegiate level at institutions across the U.S. Read the entire issue at www.messiah.edu/the_bridge

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Job opportunities

The Division of Student Success and Engagement has an opening for a full-time student success and engagement coordinator/executive administrative assistant. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16750. Job-related questions may be directed to Kris Hansen-Kieffer, vice provost/dean of students at khansen@messiah.edu.

The Dining Services Department has an opening for a full-time cook II. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16807. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

The Facility Services Department has an opening for a full-time HVAC/refrigeration technician. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16777. Job-related questions may be directed to Dan Smith, facility maintenance service manager at dsmith@messiah.edu.

The Graduate Program in Physical Therapy has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant, doctor of physical therapy program. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16810. Job-related questions may be directed to Valerie Olson, director, physical therapy program at volson@messiah.edu.

The Theatre Department has an opening for a full-time technical director. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16823. Job-related questions may be directed to Tymberley Whitesel, chair, department of theatre at twhitesel@messiah.edu.

The Engle Center has an opening for a full-time counselor to work the months August – May. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16829. Job-related questions may be directed to Eleanor Muir, director of counseling and health services at emuir@messiah.edu.

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March 12

March 12th, 2020 by INTERCOM

“Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.

Jeremiah 33:6

NEWS

Dr. Dottie Weigel, assistant professor and program director for the Graduate Program in Higher Education, and Katie McComb, head swim coach and graduate student in the Graduate Program in Higher Education presented a conference session on supporting student athletes during their transition to college at the National Conference on The First-Year Experience in Washington, D.C. Weigel also presented a preconference primer on creating and sustaining first-year seminars with colleagues from the John N. Gardner Institute and University 101 Programs at the University of South Carolina.

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Successes for Mosaic, Messiah’s Institutional Repository

Exciting news! Mosaic has just had its 10,000^th downloaded item! It was…drum roll, please…Dr. David Pettegrew’s The Eastern Korinthia Archaeological Survey: Integrated Methods for a Dynamic Landscape. So far, Mosaic content has been viewed in 131 countries, Afghanistan to Zimbabwe! The library is appreciative of those who have contributed and we look forward to including many new collections, from educators and students, soon.

“Under the Veil: Medieval Female Theologians and Their Legacy” lecture by Dr. Sharon Putt

The Gender Concerns Committee and Office of Faculty Development would like to invite you to “Under the Veil: Medieval Female Theologians and Their Legacy” lecture by Dr. Sharon Putt, professor of theology and religion, and recipient of a 2019-2020 Riegsecker Gender Concerns grant. Medieval female theologians thought and wrote innovative, provocative theological treatises for the church and, for centuries, the Christian tradition has, with few exceptions, dismissed and ignored them. During these times of extreme gender inequality, church leaders charged these holy women with ailments such as hysteria, narcissism, neurosis and nymphomania. One of these women, however, gained the respect and the ear of a pope. Benedictine Abbess Hildegard of Bingen left us with hundreds of letters and songs, books on healing, physiology and ecology, as well as theological treatises that, if we listen, address contemporary concerns about earth care and peace-making. Her theology of love for God, each other and the earth reaches across the centuries and remains relevant to any person who has ears to hear and heart to respond. Come and hear Putt explore Hildegard’s thought and seek to find ways to incorporate her ideas into our lives for the benefit of the world in which we live. Join us Wednesday, March 25 at 6:15 p.m. in Boyer 131.

Summer Student Hiring Reminder

If your department plans to hire a student for a summer position, you must submit a summer hiring proposal through jobs.messiah.edu for each student by March 27.

All summer student employees must be requested for hire by submitting a summer hiring proposal through the jobs.messiah.edu system, even if the student currently works for your department, or has worked previously for your department.

If you will be hiring a student that has not worked for your department previously, please remember that students that attended the Summer Job Fair must be given first priority to openings. If you have any questions or need assistance with summer hiring or would like a list of job fair attendees, please contact Belinda Conrad, bconrad@messiah.edu or ext. 2900. Additional information regarding hiring summer student employees can be found here.

Student Trading Competition

Congrats to the Messiah team consisting of Levi Greenly, Daniel McGarvey, Daniel Preziosi, Montana Lutz and Zach Smith.

Spring Shred Day

Shredding Solutions will be on campus for confidential document shredding with a shred truck on campus from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. The truck will be located at the top of the access road between Fry hall and the library where the access road and the brick walkway meet. Please use this opportunity to purge your office/work areas of documentation that contains confidential information that has met its retention requirements and is no longer needed.

What can be shredded? All forms of documentation containing confidential information can be included in this campus shred day. Secured data and all sizes, color and texture of paper will be accepted. The shredding truck can shred/destroy staples and paperclips, but ALL BINDER CLIPS MUST BE REMOVED. Also, documents in binders will not be accepted. (You will have the opportunity to observe your documents throughout the shredding process if you wish.) Personal documents in small/reasonable amounts (paper box full or less) are also welcome to be brought in for shredding.

Shredding instructions

Normal shredding needs: Please bring all paper for shredding directly to the truck beginning at 11 a.m. It is the goal to complete all shredding needs in the designated two (2) hours scheduled. The shredding truck will leave promptly at 1 p.m., so we suggest arriving no later than 12:45 p.m.

Special shredding needs: If your department has specific needs, special arrangements can be made by calling Allen Snook, IT Security Analyst, at ext. 6790.

All shredding arrangements must be made before the close of business Thursday, Oct. 17. For special requests or other questions, please contact Allen Snook, at ext. 6790.

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Job opportunities

Conference Services has a full-time opening for a sound, lighting and event coordinator. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16663. Job-related questions may be directed to Jonathan Bert, director of conference and event services at jbert@messiah.edu.

The Admissions Office has openings for temporary admissions traveling recruiters to work the dates of Aug. 3 thru Nov. 6. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16577. Job related questions can be directed to Shayna Mark, associate director of admissions, at smark@messiah.edu.

The Residence Life Office has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant to the associate dean of students/residence life. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16730. Job-related questions may be directed to Doug Wood, associate dean of students at dwood@messiah.edu.

The Department of Facility Services has multiple openings for full-time campus events workers, second and third shifts. For additional information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16698 (2nd shift), http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16704 or http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16710 (3rd shift). Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, events/staff coordinator, at lprice@messiah.edu.

The Department of Facility Services has an opening for a full-time campus events third shift supervisor. For additional information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16701. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, events/staff coordinator, at lprice@messiah.edu.

For sale:

Alison Krauss tickets. Two tickets for Alison Krauss, Tuesday April 28 at 8 p.m. Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading, Pa. Excellent seats! Center orchestra, 7th Row. Asking what we paid, $151/per ticket. Contact Ed Cohn at ecohn@messiah.edu

Handmade beaded wrap bracelets and more. In my “spare” time I love doing crafts. One of my favorites is creating wrapped bracelets, earrings, sea glass necklaces. I have soooo many. I can only picture one here, so if you’d like to see more, I can either email you some pictures or you can stop by my office and take a look through all that I have (Naugle). They make great gifts, and with Easter coming up a great little gift for the basket. My wrap bracelets are $15 ea. or 2/$25. Sea glass necklaces are $10.

And no two are alike. Email me at sportko@messiah.edu

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March 5

March 5th, 2020 by INTERCOM

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1

NEWS

Having served Messiah College for over 25 years, Paula Maynard, associate registrar for the School of Graduate Studies, has accepted a position as the registrar at Penn State Harrisburg. Paula’s last day with us at Messiah will be March 6. Throughout her career, we always appreciated her expertise and tireless work in support of our students. We all wish her the very best in her new position.

Congratulations to Dr. Erik Lindquist, professor of biology and environmental science, on being awarded a Fulbright Specialist Award for summer 2020. The Fulbright Specialist Program is a U.S. Department of State program that matches highly qualified U.S. academics across a range of disciplines with host institutions from over 150 countries to share expertise and make significant contributions to joint projects. Erik will be working at Methodist College – Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) in June and July as the lead panelist on a wildlife trafficking forum. He will also teach MCKL students and work with MCKL faculty on curricular improvement in environmental science, including field experiences and research.

Dr. Dottie Weigel, assistant professor and program director for the Graduate Program in Higher Education, and Katie McComb, head swim coach and graduate student in the Graduate Program in Higher Education, presented a conference session on supporting student athletes during their transition to college at the National Conference on The First-Year Experience in Washington, DC. Dottie also presented a preconference primer on creating and sustaining first-year seminars with colleagues from the John N. Gardner Institute and University 101 Programs at the University of South Carolina.

MESSIAH

Welcome Week reservation requests

Due to the high volume of events that occur during the start of each academic year, the offices of Conference and Event Services and Student Involvement and Leadership Programs have made some adjustments to the room reservation process during Leadership Launch Week and Welcome Week. All programs occurring from Aug. 15 through Sept. 5 will be reviewed simultaneously rather than on a first-come-first-served basis. These dates will be reservation blackout dates in EMS. To plan an event during this time, please request a Welcome Week event registration form from silp@messiah.edu and submit the completed form to the same address by March 31. Our hope is to allocate resources in a way that provides the best experiences for your events and their attendees while placing as little strain on events staff as possible. Please direct any questions about this process to silp@messiah.edu. We look forward to partnering with you on your events in the fall!

“Seeing and Believing: The Art and Social Science of Interfaith Engagement”

Dr. Roman R. Williams, ’3 Monday, March 23, 4:15 p.m., Parmer Cinema

Join us as we welcome Messiah alum Dr. Williams as he explores a new strategy in interreligious engagement called photovoice, which combines amateur photography and small group conversations to foster empathy, understanding, and relationships among people from different religious backgrounds. By empowering participants to articulate shared experiences and concerns to others in their community, photovoice seeks to raise awareness, foster meaningful relationships, and instigate social change. Sponsored by the College Honors Program.

Academic Summer Camp Leaders

If you are running or helping to run an Academic Summer Camp, please follow the instructions on the Academic Summer Camp website, https://www.messiah.edu/info/23078/summer_camps. As with prior years, all directors, counselors, helpers, guest speakers, etc. must be approved by the Payroll Office before they are officially hired and before they may begin work. Complete details are on the website. Following the instructions and procedures found there will assist us in following all legal requirements. Please contact the Payroll Office if you have any questions. Contact the Athletics Office if you have any questions about athletic summer camps.

Messiah University stationery

Please note this reminder and second notice regarding all printing needs and the pending university status change which is slated to occur on July 1.

The University Implementation Team has developed a new stationery package for Messiah University including letterhead, envelopes and business cards. In addition to the change in our name, our address of One College Avenue will be changing to One University Avenue. All offices, departments and programs must transition to this new university design and the new address. We may begin usage starting July 1.

Additionally, all campus offices, departments and programs must discontinue use of the previous Messiah College stationery design after Sept. 1.

Timeline for ordering Messiah University stationery

Orders for “on-time delivery” (July 1-10) can be placed be placed now and should be submitted prior to 2020 Commencement. May 15 will be the last day orders are accepted for guaranteed on-time delivery.

Billing for updated stationery

Orders will be billed using department organization numbers, the printing account number -6313, and a temporary activity code which has been set up for tracking printing charges related to the name change.

The activity code is CHANGE.

Correct Example: 3075‐6313‐CHANGE

How to order Messiah University stationery

All orders for Messiah Press, including Messiah University letterhead, envelopes, and business cards can be placed on-line at

https://www.messiah.edu/mpress

Questions? If you have any questions about ordering Messiah University print materials, please call Messiah Press at Ext 6030 or email us at messiahpress@messiah.edu

For more information and important dates about Messiah’s transition to university, please visit www.messiah.edu/mu-transition .

Thank you.

Change your time and batteries

Remember that Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, March 8. As you change the time on your clocks, it’s also a good time to check your smoke alarms and replace batteries!

Friends Student Chapter bake sale

Friends of Murray Library Student Chapter is having a bake sale fundraiser on March 11 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. inside the entrance of Murray Library. Proceeds will go towards student-related library projects. Come support and enjoy a sweet treat!

Help us introduce Messiah University!

There are just a few more months until we become Messiah University—what an exciting time for us as a campus community! To commemorate this milestone, we are producing a unique, professional video that will launch on July 1 to introduce Messiah University to the world. But we need your help!

WHAT

Per the mass email sent to employees yesterday, Messiah is partnering with Kivett Productions, out of Orlando, Florida, to produce a “card stunt” reveal of the new Messiah University logo from our current college logo.

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, April 7, from 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (rain location: Jordan Court.) Volunteers must be available for the entire three-hour window, which will include a briefing by the director, placement of individuals for the card stunt, and the filming itself.

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 Danielle Ran, director of communications, with additional questions.

Successes for Mosaic, Messiah’s Institutional Repository

Murray Library’s March 2020 Newsletter

What’s New at Murray Library? Check out our upcoming displays and events and read about Friends of Murray Library. View our newsletter here.

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Job opportunities

The Grounds Services Department has an opening for a part-time seasonal groundskeeper to work the months April – November. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16456. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Graybill, grounds services manager, at mgraybill@messiah.edu.

The Facilities Services Department has an opening for a full-time Facility Manager. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16636. Job-related questions may be directed to Brad Markley, director of facility services, at bmarkley@messiah.edu.

Conference Services has a full-time opening for a sound, lighting and event coordinator. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16663. Job-related questions may be directed to Jonathan Bert, director of conference and event services, at jbert@messiah.edu.

For sale

Coins for sale. One set of uncirculated U.S.A Bicentennial coins–one quarter, one Eisenhower dollar, one Kennedy half dollar. $15 OBO. Contact Ted Davis, ext. 6840 or tdavis@messiah.edu.

Coins for sale. 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar 90% silver coin, UNCIRCULATED. $15 OBO. Contact Ted Davis, ext. 6840 or tdavis@messiah.edu.

Alison Krauss tickets. Two tickets for Alison Krauss, Tuesday April 28 at 8 p.m. Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading PA. Excellent seats! Center orchestra, 7th Row. Asking what we paid, $151/per ticket. Contact Ed Cohn at ecohn@messiah.edu

For rent

Two Bedroom/Two Bathroom Apartment. Apartment available at 412 West Simpson Street (rear): one-car garage, central air conditioning, dishwasher, gas heat. Landlord pays sewer and trash. No pets. $975/month. Call 717-245-0346 for more information or email tjankouskas@messiah.edu

Two bedroom/one bath apartment at 5011 Trent Rd. in the Colonial Park area of Harrisburg will be available April 1. Laminate flooring in living room, carpeted bedrooms. Coin operated laundry on-site. Off street parking. Quiet neighborhood. $825/month includes water, sewer, snow removal and trash. Locked storage area for each apartment. Tenant pays electric which includes electric radiant heat. One month rent and $825 security deposit required. To schedule a viewing, request pictures or for more information contact Su Deitch at 717 648-7573 or billsrentals@comcast.net.

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February 27

February 27th, 2020 by INTERCOM

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Isaiah 43:2

NEWS

Dwayne Safer, assistant professor of finance, recently spoke at The Economist’s signature Investing for Impact conference in New York City. He spoke on a panel entitled “Impact for the Next Generation” where he addressed Gen Z investing trends as well as the growing movement of faith-based investing and aligning portfolios with God-honoring investments.

Having served Messiah College for over 25 years, Paula Maynard, associate registrar for the School of Graduate Studies, has accepted a position as the registrar at Penn State Harrisburg. Paula’s last day with us at Messiah will be March 6. Throughout her career, we always appreciated both her expertise and tireless work in support of our students. We all wish her the very best in her new position.

MESSIAH 411

Welcome Week reservation requests

Due to the high volume of events that occur during the start of each academic year, the offices of Conference and Event Services and Student Involvement and Leadership Programs have made some adjustments to the room reservation process during Leadership Launch Week and Welcome Week. All programs occurring from August 15 through September 5 will be reviewed simultaneously rather than on a first-come-first-served basis. These dates will be reservation blackout dates in EMS. To plan an event during this time, please request a Welcome Week event registration form from silp@messiah.edu and submit the completed form to the same address by March 31. Our hope is to allocate resources in a way that provides the best experiences for your events and their attendees while placing as little strain on events staff as possible. Please direct any questions about this process to silp@messiah.edu. We look forward to partnering with you on your events in the fall!

Visiting alumni update

Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus:

Thursday, March 5 – John Bowman 1998 – Pizza with Professionals – Sponsor CPDC, Abby Book Our Visiting Alumni Program includes one or more of the following: a small gift, parking pass, possible coupons for lunch or coffee and notification to the Messiah College campus via the intercom. Please help us recognize your department for bringing back alumni and welcoming them to campus. Please submit your request online –Falcon link and search Visiting Alumni Registration

2020 Alumni Awards Dinner

The Alumni Awards Banquet will take place Saturday, March 28, from 5-7 p.m. in Martin Commons. The evening will include a greeting from President Kim Phipps, buffet-style dinner and a program honoring this year’s award recipients.

Young Alumni Achievement Award: Dr. Shauna L. Nefos-Webb ‘04
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award: Dr. Glenn D. Focht ‘86
Alumni Christian Service Award: Wendell Gehman ‘89
Alumni Appreciation Award: George and Barbara Parmer Cost: $15 per person

Seats are limited and pre-registration by Friday, March 13 is required. To register, please visit https://events.attend.com/f/1383791474#/reg/0/. As a Messiah College employee, you will have the option to pay via Journal Voucher or via your personal credit card, depending on the nature of your attendance and/or participation in this event. If you would like to reserve an entire table (8 seats, $120), please directly contact the Alumni Office at 717.796.5252. For more information about the Alumni Awards or to see a list of previous award recipients, please click here. For questions about the event, please contact asider@messiah.edu.

Spring Break housing information

Over Spring Break the residence halls and apartments will be locked from noon on Saturday, March 14 until 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 21. Residential students can stay during break in their rooms, apartments or special interest houses, but MUST register to stay on-campus. Students who do not register will not have card swipe access for the apartments and residence halls. If you know of students who will need to stay on-campus for ANY part of Spring Break, please have them fill out the spring break housing form by Friday, March 6. After March 8 there will be a $10 late fee for anyone who needs card access for spring break. https://www.messiah.edu/forms/form/409/en/spring_break_housing_request

School of the Humanities Summer Academic Camps

This summer, the School of the Humanities will hold four academic camps.

New this year! Our Readers’ Workshop will delve into readings by C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and others as a way to strengthen their love of reading, explore literary concepts and immerse themselves into the world of high fantasy and science fiction. This camp is held on June 21 – 25 and is for students in rising grades 9 – 12. To learn more about this camp, visit the website at https://www.messiah.edu/readersworkshop

The Young Filmmakers Workshop provides college-level filmmaking skills for students in rising grades 10-12. Students will leave with an understanding of how to be a writer, director, actor, cinematographer and editor. This camp is held on June 21 – 26. To learn more about this camp, visit the website at http://www.messiah.edu/filmmakersworkshop.

The Young Writers Workshop provides college-level writing skills development for students in rising grades 9 – 12. The workshop offers intensive courses in creative writing taught by published faculty and writers, a fieldtrip, poetry readings and other activities. This workshop will be held on June 21 – 26. To learn more about our Young Writers Workshop, visit the website at http://www.messiah.edu/writersworkshop.

FaithWorks@MessiahCollege is a unique summer experience connecting faith and service. Students will learn from our faculty in Bible, ministry and theology, spend time with college student mentors, work alongside others as they invest in their communities and celebrate the gift of their faith and the joy of doing God’s work. This camp will be held on July 12 – 18 and is open to high school students. To learn more about this camp, visit the website at http://www.messiah.edu/info/22711/faithworks

All four workshops offer scholarships, but there is a deadline to have your application in for the scholarship. Each camp has their own individual deadline, so please check the websites and apply now!

JAZZ VESPERS Eric Byrd Trio, Tim Warfield, Terrell Stafford, United Voices of Praise

Feb. 29, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., Parmer Hall The Eric Byrd Trio, Jazz Ambassadors for the U.S. State Department and the Kennedy Center, will present a worship service featuring Biblical scripture readings and music drawn from Negro spirituals, hymns and black gospel music, all performed within the idiom of jazz. Artist in Residence Eric Byrd will be joined by trio members Bhagwan Khalsa, bass, and drummer Alphonso Young Jr. The program will also feature Artist in Residence Tim Warfield on saxophone, trumpeter Terrell Stafford and Messiah’s gospel choir, United Voices of Praise. Ticket prices are $10 for adults; $5 for Messiah College students (with ID) and youth (18 and under). To purchase, please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.

NEW! Academic Summer Camp at Messiah College

Falcon Cyber Camp is a fun, interactive, three-day camp for students who are interested in learning about the world of cybersecurity. Discover whether a career in cybersecurity is in your future! This camp is held July 29-31 and is designed for students entering grades 9 – 12 in fall 2020. To learn more about this camp, visit the website at http://messiah.edu/falconcybercamp

Speaker Dr. Paul D. Miller, “Christianity, National Identity, and America’s Role in the World”

What does it mean to be an American? What is America’s role in the world? And how should Christians approach these questions? Americans and Christians have offered different answers to these questions over the course of American history. Dr. Paul D. Miller is a Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He serves as co-chair of the Global Politics and Security concentration in the MSFS program. He is also a non-resident Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. As a practitioner, Dr. Miller served as Director for Afghanistan and Pakistan on the National Security Council staff; worked as an intelligence analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency; and served as a military intelligence officer in the U.S. Army. Dr. Miller holds a Ph.D. in international relations and a B.A. in government from Georgetown University, and a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University. Sponsored by the College Honors Program and Messiah American Enterprise Institute Executive Committee Wednesday, March 4, 4:15 p.m., Boyer 131

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Job opportunities

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time chef I. For additional information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16610. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

The Athletics Department invites applications for the position of athletics director. Application materials will be accepted until March 13, 2020. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16612. Job-related questions may be directed to Kris Hansen-Kieffer, vice provost/dean of students at khansen@messiah.edu.

The School of Science, Engineering and Health has an opening for a full time director, collaboratory for strategic partnerships and applied research. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16599. Job-related questions may be directed to Brian Swartz, chair, Department of Engineering at bswartz@messiah.edu.

For sale

2006 Cadillac DTS Sedan 4door. V8, 4.6 liter, automatic, FWD, Luxury Pkg, AC, Power windows, Power door locks, Cruise Control, Power Steering, AM/FM Stereo, CD player, OnStar (avail.), Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags, Heated Seats, Heated Steering wheel, Cooled Seats, Leather interior, Sun Roof, Gold in color. This is a very comfortable car. I get compliments every time someone drives with me. The drive is very quiet and comfortable as well. New oil change and state inspection good until March 2021. $3,900 email me sportko@messiah.edu for more pictures.

For rent

Trade

Jigsaw Puzzle Library. Calling all puzzle nerds: a robust collection of puzzles (500-2000 pieces) are available for swap/loan with colleagues on campus. Drop some off, take some home, and return whenever you are done! Contact Joanna Hadley-Evans at jhadley@messiah.edu or stop by her office in Hostetter Chapel (Monday-Thursday) to peruse the collection.

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Feb. 20

February 20th, 2020 by INTERCOM

Come to me, all who are weary, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28

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Visiting alumni update Please join us in welcoming following alumni back to campus:

Friday, Feb. 21 – Adam Mancus 1997 – Pizza with Professionals – Sponsor CPDC, Abby Book Our Visiting Alumni

Program includes one or more of the following: a small gift, parking pass, possible coupons for lunch or coffee and notification to the Messiah College campus via the intercom. Please help us recognize your department for bringing back alumni and welcoming them to campus. Please submit your request online –Falcon link and search Visiting Alumni Registration.

The Human Library needs books

On Wednesday, April 8, Murray Library and the Office of Diversity Affairs will be hosting the Human Library. The Human Library is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. “And what library is complete without books?” If you would like the opportunity to be a book and tell your story, please sign up at this link: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_37v5VgYD9SA3g5D. For more information contact Liz Kielley at ekielley@messiah.edu. To learn more about the Human Library organization, visit this website: http://humanlibrary.org/.

Homecoming and Family Weekend committee

The office of Alumni and Parent Relations is building a team of volunteers who are interested in being a part of planning Homecoming and Family Weekend 2020. Those interested are asked to commit to: – Monthly meetings to build the schedule and review progress (especially during the months of August – October) – Day-of volunteering (October 17) – Leadership over specific events or jobs – TBD If in-depth commitment isn’t something you have space for, but you can be a part of volunteering that day, please let us know! We’ll add you to our list and follow-up later in the year with more information! Please contact asider@messiah.edu if you are interested or need more information!

Fire extinguishing training

According to recent data released by the US Fire Administration for 2008-2017, the US had an annual average of 1,344,100 fires, resulting in 3,190 civilian deaths, 16,225 civilian injuries, and $14.7 billion in direct property loss each year. Don’t become part of these statistics.

Fire extinguisher training will be offered on campus Tuesday, Feb. 25 through Thursday, Feb. 27. Multiple sessions will be offered during these days. All training sessions will be held in Hostetter Chapel, Room 113 and will include hands-on use of the Bullex© Simulation System. This allows you to experience the “feel” of a real extinguisher without any adverse impact on the environment. Class size is limited so you must register. To do so, go to FalconLink, then All Training Classes. Click on “Fire Extinguisher Training” under Click Here to See Available Courses. Click on the pencil icon in front of the session you wish to attend and follow the instructions to register.

Advisor needed for Spring Break 2020 service trip

The Agapé Center for Service and Learning is in search of a professional staff advisor for our Spring Break service trip to Priority One Ministries (Bronx, NY). Priority One Ministries is a long-time partner of Messiah College. Volunteers will actively engage with impoverished communities in the greater NYC area, assisting with a Breakfast and Lunch Ministry program for the homeless; an after-school program for tutoring inner-city children; the World Vision storehouse and more! The Spring Break service trip will take place from March 14-20. All costs are covered for trip advisors. Because we seek to make our service trips an opportunity for student leaders to grow and develop skills in leading, reflection and facilitation, the trip advisor simply serves as a resource and encouragement for student leaders and assists in any problem-solving that may arise. If you are interested in serving as an advisor or have additional questions, please contact Sharde Hardy at shardy@messiah.edu by Feb. 28.

2020 Alumni Awards Dinner

• Young Alumni Achievement Award: Dr. Shauna L. Nefos-Webb ‘04

• Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award: Dr. Glenn D. Focht ‘86

• Alumni Christian Service Award: Wendell Gehman ‘89

• Alumni Appreciation Award: George and Barbara Parmer Cost: $15 per person

School of the Humanities Summer Academic Camps

This summer, the School of the Humanities will hold four academic camps.

JAZZ VESPERS Eric Byrd Trio, Tim Warfield, Terrell Stafford, United Voices of Praise

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Job opportunity

Join our team! The Campus Store and Textbook Express is hiring a part time key holder to work 3 days a week including Friday and Saturday plus every day during Rush and Buyback. Earn money, have fun and get great discounts! Contact Candy at 717-691-6024 or ctritle@messiah.edu for more information and how to apply.

For sale

Sole E25 Elliptical for sale, low usage. Asking $750. Check here for information: https://www.soletreadmills.com/ellipticals/e25-sole-elliptical?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwduRkfTY5wIVBKSzCh0MwAovEAAYASAAEgLxBvD_BwE. Contact Maria Rippon at mrippon@messiah.edu or contact owner directly at j.kazee1989@gmail.com or call Jane @ 202-997-0874.

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