I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself. You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, ‘I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.’ ”

Psalm 89: 1- 4

NEWS

Todd Goranson, professor of music, performed as baritone saxophonist with legendary Motown groups, The Temptations and the Four Tops, at the Modell Lyric Theater in Baltimore on Oct. 26. Both the Four Tops and Temptations have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In addition, Goranson presented a lecture titled, “Fight, Flight, or Freeze: Overcoming Performance Anxiety” at the University of North Dakota. During his guest residency at the University Of North Dakota Department Of Music, funded by an internal UND grant, Dr. Goranson also presented a saxophone master class and presented a solo recital on the Aurora Recital Series on Nov. 18.

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Cindy Goforth, director of the Academic English Program, has accepted a position in the non-profit sector teaching English as a second language to immigrants and refugees preparing to work in the medical field. Her last day at the College will be Dec 20. We appreciate Cindy’s expertise and tireless work in support of our students during the past four years. We wish her the best in her new position.

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Three HDFS faculty and 12 HDFS students attended the National Council on Family Relations Conference in Fort Worth, TX. Victoria Anders (HDFS ’22) received the Advancing Family Science Section’s Outstanding Undergraduate Student Proposal Award for a poster that she co-presented with Dr. Raeann Hamon and Dr. Erin Boyd-Soisson entitled “Concept Maps in the Family Science Classroom.” Dr. Paul Johns, assistant professor of human development and family science, received the Family Therapy Section’s Best New Professional Poster Award for his poster entitled “How Husbands Experience the Trust of their Wives: A Qualitative Study.” Dr. Robert Reyes, professor of human development and family science, presented with Hannah Fogle (HDFS ’19) as a coauthor, a poster entitled “Circular Migration and its Impact on the Social/Psychological Adjustment of Puerto Rican Families in the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria.” Dr. Reyes is also beginning a new term as a member of the NCFR Board of Directors. An invited speaker, Dr. Raeann Hamon served as part of an International Section symposium entitled International Family Sustainability in the Context of Teaching and Technologies.” Hamon spoke about “Small Teaching … for Learning about International Families.” Hamon also serves as a member of the Editorial Board for NCFR’s Journal of Family Theory and Review and is Chair-Elect of the International Section. Check out the HDFS Department’s Facebook page for student and faculty photos.

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Dr. Raeann Hamon, distinguished professor of family science and gerontology, and Amanda Strong (HDFS ’18) had an article entitled “Show Me Your Family and I Will Show You Mine: An Activity for Immersing Students in Family Development Theory” published in Family Science Review. The article is available online: http://familyscienceassociation.org/sites/default/files/3%20-%20Hamon%20-%20final.pdf

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Congratulations to Sally Baum, RN and staff nurse at the Engle Center for Counseling and Health Services, who recently became a certified ambulatory care nurse by passing the American Nurses Credentialing Center Ambulatory Care Certification exam. Certification is a mark of distinction for nurses who demonstrate expertise in their area of specialty and recognizes excellence in nurses practicing in ambulatory care. We are privileged to have Sally on our team!

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Holiday Gift Sale!

Today, Thursday, Dec. 12 is the last day for the Holiday Gift Sale in the Eisenhower Commons that supports Ten Thousand Villages and the Collaboratory. Shop 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sale features 100% fair trade items.

J-Term early arrivals

If, for any mandatory academic or co-curricular reason, you need students to return early to housing for J-term, please email housing@messiah.edu. Given the college’s limited staffing, requests can be made only for 1/6/20. Housing opens on 1/7/20 to our students. Please contact Housing ASAP with the student names, ID numbers, and the reason they need to return on the 6th. Thanks!

Christmas music in the Library, Dec. 12 and 13

Get into the Christmas spirit as classes wind down! The Library will again be hosting live Christmas music and serving Christmas cookies, too! Back by popular demand, the Messiah College Guitar Ensemble directed by Prof. Randy Zwally will play on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 4:30 p.m. (for a recording to whet your appetite, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__bAO4bmjYw&feature=youtu.be).  Get a latte, enjoy some home baked cookies, feel the spirit! And new this year, we will also enjoy Christmas music by the Messiah Flute Ensemble on Dec.13, at 11:30 a.m. Bring your lunch, get a coffee and eat some Christmas cookies! Amid the hectic pace of Christmastime, allow yourself these lovely half hours of beautiful music (and some Christmas cookies!).

The President’s Report issue of The Bridge is here!

The President’s Report issue of The Bridge has published. This issue of the magazine includes our 2018-2019 year in review, the financials, donor profiles and stories of our alumni. To read the magazine in its entirety, visit messiah.edu/the_bridge. Hard copies of The Bridge are available in the lounges of Eisenhower and Boyer. As always, additional quantities can be found on third floor of Old Main in the reception area.

College Guitar Ensemble in concert

The Messiah College Guitar Ensemble will present a concert on Saturday, Dec.14 at 1:30 p.m. in the High Foundation Recital Hall under the direction of Randall Zwally. The event will include joyous Christmas music as well as engaging Spanish and Latin American pieces. Student soloists Josh Song and Sam Brown will be featured. Admission is free and open to the public.

Christmas Tree fires

Along with the Christmas season come some unique safety hazards. One of them is the increased fire potential from Christmas lights and decorations. A dry tree can catch fire and burn faster than newspaper. There are many short videos on YouTube of Christmas tree fires. The two things they all have in common: the tree is totally engulfed and the fire has spread to surrounding furnishings in less than one minute AND the trees were dry (not being watered regularly). Please take a minute to view this demonstration. This video also shows why it is essential to practice an evacuation plan with your family. Notice the black smoke which is quickly generated and can make visibility and breathing almost impossible. Just a few minutes can indeed make a difference!

Hiring summer student employees

If your department plans to hire student employees for the summer of 2020, please read the summer hiring information found here prior to proceeding with the summer hiring process or making employment offers. The Summer Student Employment Job Fair will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Departments hiring summer student workers are required to attend the job fair unless all summer workers are already actively working for the department or are being rehired from the prior summer. Please send an email to Belinda Conrad by February 7, 2020 to let us know if you will be attending the Job Fair. All summer hires, including current student employees and prior-summer student employees, must be processed and approved for hire by submitting a hiring proposal via the jobs.messiah.edu system. Summer hiring proposals are due no later than March 27, 2020. If you have any questions about summer student employment, please contact Belinda Conrad, ext. 2900 or bconrad@messiah.edu

Falcon Exchange check cashing changes

Effective January 1, 2020 the Falcon Exchange will no longer cash employee personal, 3rd party or business checks for cash back. Please utilize your financial institutions check cashing options for this service. Employees may continue to write personal checks to make tuition and other payments at the Falcon Exchange and to purchase Falcon Dollars. Please contact falconexchange@messiah.edu with any questions.

ETF Global Portfolio Challenge

Congratulations to Christian Valen (accounting major) and Matthew Sechrist (economics major) for finishing in the top 15 in the ETF Global Portfolio Challenge. The annual global investment competition spans the fall semester and draws participation from thousands of college students worldwide. Christian’s 21% portfolio return earned a 9th place finish while Matthew’s 17% return placed him in 14th.

Oakes Museum hours during finals week

The Oakes Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16 and Tuesday, Dec. 17. Stop in over your lunch break for a change of scenery and to do some shopping. 20% off everything in the gift shop! Admission is always free for the Messiah community.

State Finalists in Innovation Challenge

Five Messiah College Department of Business students (Sarah Blessing, James Chopka, Courtney Hampton, Corinne Mahoney, and Noah Thomas) were state finalists in the Innovation Challenge, part of America250PA, a statewide initiative aimed at engaging Pennsylvanians in the commemoration and celebration of our nation’s upcoming 250th birthday. Messiah College’s integrated marketing communication (IMC) plan based on the concept “Keystone Stories” was very well-received at the state finale held in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 19. Professor of marketing David Hagenbuch led the team, which also received great support from Bill Althoff, production manager of College Press and Postal Services, and from professor of art Christine Forsythe.

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Job opportunities

The Department of Dining Services has a full time opportunity for a union cafe shift supervisor. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16135. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

For sale

Moving sale. Craftsman mechanics 3 tier set, 19 drawers in all good shape, with working locks. Photos available. $250. Also panama jack outdoor bar with 2 stools and 8 built-in shelves $400. If interested contact: gblackbu@messiah.edu

Pickup truck for sale. Looking for a low cost pickup truck to haul mulch, to haul firewood, to keep tools in for your projects? 1991 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, extended cab, comes with cap on the bed. Automatic, 4X4, 6 cylinder. 144,000 miles, 6.5 ft. bed. Inspection good until September 2020. Last time the truck needed nothing. Newly renovated interior. Tires have plenty of life remaining. Starts right up every time. Upgraded four alloy wheels will come with the truck. New body mounts, new shocks, new transmission mounts. Must see to appreciate. First $1500 gets it! Contact Bill Strausbaugh at 717-433-1666 or ext. 5365 for pictures or an appointment to see the truck.

Sofa, love seat, 2 end tables and sofa table for sale. I am moving and would like to sell my living room set. 3 working recliners. Best offer, would need to pick up in York. Contact: kgrey@messiah.edu

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Whispering Pines Estate’s Christmas Wonderland

Whispering Pines Estate’s Christmas Wonderland, Dec. 12, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Dec. 13 and 14, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Christmas lights, musical entertainment, live animal nativity, Santa, kid’s crafts, hayrides and sleigh rides, and more. Cost for rides – a portion of proceeds will go to Global Partners for Peace and Development. Located at 767 Pinetown Road, Lewisberry. For more information contact Donna: dfink@messiah.edu

Fundraiser for Bike the US for MS

Biking for a Cause: Bike the US for MS the Big Loop Bicycle ride starting in St. Augustine FL on 4/21/20 and ends on 10/29/20. Minimum fundraising goal is $15,000. More information click here or email: biorfido@messiah.edu

“…an angel of the Lord appeared to (Joseph) in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.”

Matthew 1:20

NEWS

The Messiah College Nutrition and Dietetics undergraduate DPD program won the School Spirit Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The award recognizes the program with the largest percentage of their enrolled students attending the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (the national conference for dietitians). The prize for winning this award included a private reception with the Academy President and Board of Directors and an invitation to attend the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Gala at the conference on Oct. 28 in Philadelphia.

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Jan Dormer has begun a three-year term as a Fulbright reviewer for English Teaching Assistant applications for Indonesia. She participated in this year’s Fulbright review meetings on Nov. 25 in New York City.

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Todd Goranson, professor of music, performed as baritone saxophonist with legendary Motown groups, The Temptations and the Four Tops, at the Modell Lyric Theater in Baltimore on Oct. 26. Both the Four Tops and Temptations have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In addition, Goranson presented a lecture titled, “Fight, Flight, or Freeze: Overcoming Performance Anxiety” at the University of North Dakota. During his guest residency at the University Of North Dakota Department Of Music, funded by an internal UND grant, Dr. Goranson also presented a saxophone master class and presented a solo recital on the Aurora Recital Series on Nov. 18.

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“Postcards from the Unknown” Nora Sturges Exhibition; Artist’s Talk and Reception

Please join us for the opening of “Postcards from the Unknown” Nora Sturges Exhibition, Dec. 6, – Jan. 29, 2020, Climenhaga Building, Aughinbaugh Art Gallery. The Artist’s Talk and Reception is Friday, Dec. 6, 4:15 p.m. in the Climenhaga Building, Aughinbaugh Art Gallery.

Nora Sturges: My paintings depict edges of human habitation— outposts in the wilderness of the arctic and overlooked margins of densely populated areas nearer home. The familiar landscapes examine both the practical and unplanned ways we transform our visual environment, while the arctic scenes offer evidence of our attempts to live in, understand and improve our world, set against the unknowable vastness of nature itself.

December Graduate Lunch

We will be honoring the December graduates at an informal, drop-in lunch with President Phipps on Monday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Martin Commons. This is a time to celebrate those students who have completed their coursework and will be leaving Messiah College. Come celebrate these students. Deadline to RSVP is Dec. 10. Please register at http://attend.com/decgrad19

Holiday Open House at the Oakes Museum

Visit the Oakes Museum of Natural History on Saturday Dec. 7 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. for our annual Holiday Open House! Make and take crafts, door prizes, a photo booth, free admission for everyone, sales in the museum gift shop, cookies and more make this a fun event for the whole family!

Christmas stamps

The Campus Post Office has a limited supply of Christmas stamps now available for sale. These are books of 20 for $11.

We have the following styles available:

• Christmas wreaths
• Birds of winter
• Winter-berries

We reserve the right to limit the quantities purchased. They will be available on a first come, first served basis and when the supplies run out they will no longer be available through our post office. Cash, check or Falcon Dollars only. No debit or credit cards can be accepted.

Seeking singers for Beethoven’s 9th Symphony

Messiah College Choral Arts Society seeks singers for our spring 2020 season, which includes a performance of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and an Opera Pops concert with the Messiah Symphony Orchestra. Faculty, staff, students and community members are welcome to participate. Auditions will take place on Dec. 10 and Jan. 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the High Center. Choral Arts Society rehearses on Tuesdays from 7:15-9:30 p.m. during the spring semester. Please email Joy Meade, director of choral activities, with your interest and to sign up for an audition jmeade@messiah.edu.

Holiday Gift Sale

Join us for a Holiday Gift Sale in the Eisenhower Commons that supports Ten Thousand Villages and the Collaboratory. Tuesday, Dec. 10 – Thursday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Sale features 100% fair trade items.

J-Term early arrivals

If, for any mandatory academic or co-curricular reason, you need students to return early to housing for J-term, please email housing@messiah.edu. Given the college’s limited staffing, requests can be made only for 1/6/20. Housing opens on 1/7/20 to our students. Please contact Housing ASAP with the student names, ID numbers, and the reason they need to return on the 6th. Thanks!

Farewell Reception

Please join us on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 2:30-4 pm (brief remarks at 3) in Howe Atrium as we celebrate nearly 34 years of service for Sherri Wolgemuth. Sherri officially started working at Messiah in 1986 and has held many roles during her tenure, some of which include admissions, financial aid and communications secretary, assistant to the dean of enrollment management, UG systems administrator and ACS supervisor and undergraduate admissions systems coordinator. Her diligence, work ethic, attention to detail, and problem-solving have come through in all these positions. We appreciate the many systems she has implemented and reports she has built during her time with us. A memory book will be provided at the reception so that you can relate your well-wishes, memories and words of encouragement in writing. There will also be pages available ahead of time. Contact lbrantner@messiah.edu to request a memory book page. We look forward to seeing you there. Sherri‘s last day in the office will be Dec. 20.

What’s new at Murray Library?

Enjoy reading Murray Library’s December newsletter. Find out more about our recent CLUE event, current displays, Christmas resources, and more! View newsletter here.

Christmas music in the Library, Dec. 12 and 13

Get into the Christmas spirit as classes wind down! The Library will again be hosting live Christmas music and serving Christmas cookies, too! Back by popular demand, the Messiah College Guitar Ensemble directed by Prof. Randy Zwally will play on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 4:30 p.m. (for a recording to whet your appetite, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__bAO4bmjYw&feature=youtu.be).  Get a latte, enjoy some home baked cookies, feel the spirit! And new this year, we will also enjoy Christmas music by the Messiah Flute Ensemble on Dec.13, at 11:30 a.m. Bring your lunch, get a coffee and eat some Christmas cookies! Amid the hectic pace of Christmastime, allow yourself these lovely half hours of beautiful music (and some Christmas cookies!).

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Job opportunities

The Department of Dining Services has a full time opportunity for a union cafe shift supervisor. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16135. Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services at mwirtz@messiah.edu.

For sale

Moving sale. Craftsman mechanics 3 tier set, 19 drawers in all good shape, with working locks. Photos available. $250. Also panama jack outdoor bar with 2 stools and 8 built-in shelves $400. If interested contact: gblackbu@messiah.edu

Pickup truck for sale. Looking for a low cost pickup truck to haul mulch, to haul firewood, to keep tools in for your projects? 1991 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, extended cab, comes with cap on the bed. Automatic, 4X4, 6 cylinder. 144,000 miles, 6.5 ft. bed. Inspection good until September 2020. Last time the truck needed nothing. Newly renovated interior. Tires have plenty of life remaining. Starts right up every time. Upgraded four alloy wheels will come with the truck. New body mounts, new shocks, new transmission mounts. Must see to appreciate. First $1500 gets it! Contact Bill Strausbaugh at 717-433-1666 or ext. 5365 for pictures or an appointment to see the truck.

Wanted

Children’s books. My son’s girlfriend is almost finished with college and will become a teacher. She’s looking for gently used books to start a student library. This is for elementary school age children. Once I have confirmation of the grade and age group I will let you know. If you have any books that you’d like to donate she would appreciate it. Feel free to contact me with questions: sportko@messiah.edu Thank you for considering this donation.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Whispering Pines Estate’s Christmas Wonderland

Whispering Pines Estate’s Christmas Wonderland, Dec. 12, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Dec. 13 and 14, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Christmas lights, musical entertainment, live animal nativity, Santa, kid’s crafts, hayrides and sleigh rides, and more. Cost for rides – a portion of proceeds will go to Global Partners for Peace and Development. Located at 767 Pinetown Road, Lewisberry. For more information contact Donna: dfink@messiah.edu

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

The INTERCOM will resume on Thursday, Dec. 5.

With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.

Proverbs 11:9

NEWS

The Messiah College Nutrition and Dietetics Undergraduate DPD Program won the School Spirit Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The award recognizes the program with the largest percentage of their enrolled students attending the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (the national conference for dietitians). The prize for winning this award included a private reception with the Academy President and Board of Directors and an invitation to attend the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Gala at the conference on Oct. 28 in Philadelphia.

Dennis Weller, conference and events coordinator, has earned his CCEP (designation as a Collegiate Conference and Events Professional) through the Association of Collegiate Conference and Event Directors International. The ACCED-I CCEP is designed to elevate professional standards, evaluate individual performance, and to recognize those who have reached a very high level of achievement in conference and events management. As a CCEP, successful candidates demonstrate that they have the desire, determination and ability to be among the very best in the collegiate-based conference and events management profession. Congratulations, Dennis!

The Department of Nursing is pleased to announce that the official first-time pass rate of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for the cohort of 2019 was 100%. This exceeds the 80% mandate by the State Board of Nursing. Congratulations to faculty and staff on this achievement.

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INTERCOM announcement

Due to the upcoming holiday college closures, the INTERCOM will not publish on the dates as follows:

• Thursday, Nov. 28
• Thursday, Dec. 26
• Thursday, Jan. 2

Thank you for your understanding.  Have a very blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. 

President’s Open Door Day

President Phipps will host an Open Door Day on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 8:15 – 11:15 a.m. to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. Open Door Day will take place in the president’s office on the second floor of Old Main.

A sign-in sheet will be located in Old Main room 207 starting at 9 a.m. on Nov. 26.

Please note that Open Door Day is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

“Postcards from the Unknown” Nora Sturges Exhibition; Artist’s Talk and Reception

Please join us for the opening of “Postcards from the Unknown” Nora Sturges Exhibition, Dec. 6 – Jan. 29, 2020, Climenhaga Building, Aughinbaugh Art Gallery. The Artist’s Talk and Reception is Friday, Dec. 6, 4:15 p.m. in the Climenhaga Building, Aughinbaugh Art Gallery.

Nora Sturges: My paintings depict edges of human habitation— outposts in the wilderness of the arctic and overlooked margins of densely populated areas nearer home. The familiar landscapes examine both the practical and unplanned ways we transform our visual environment, while the arctic scenes offer evidence of our attempts to live in, understand and improve our world, set against the unknowable vastness of nature itself.

2019 Nobel Prize Seminar – Dec. 3

Please plan to attend the 10th annual “Nobel Prize Seminar” on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 5:15 p.m. in Alexander Auditorium (Frey 110). The seminar includes Nobel prizes awarded in physics presented by Dr. Abaz Kryemadhi, chemistry presented by Dr. Rick Schaeffer, and medicine presented by Dr. Michael Shin. Refreshments will be served beginning at 5 p.m.

Holiday Open House at the Oakes Museum

Visit the Oakes Museum of Natural History on Saturday Dec. 7 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. for our annual Holiday Open House! Make and take crafts, door prizes, a photo booth, free admission for everyone, sales in the museum gift shop, cookies and more make this a fun event for the whole family!

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

The second annual West Shore Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday evening, Nov. 24, at p.m. at the Shiremanstown United Methodist Church (125 E. Main Street). Messiah College’s Peace and Conflict Studies Program is jointly sponsoring the event along with the Mechanicsburg Council of Churches and local Muslim and Jewish communities. Rev. Anthony Eseke, assistant professor of communications, will be one of the speakers and Randy Zwally, senior lecturer in guitar, will be providing music before and during the service. A light meal will follow, and non-perishable food donations for New Hope Ministries will be accepted. Contact George Pickens (gpickens@messiah.edu) with questions or to arrange transportation from campus.

United Way Employee Giving Campaign

On behalf of the Office of the President and the Agape Center, we are excited to invite you to participate in the Messiah College Employee Giving Campaign in partnership with the United Way. We hope you’ve received your packet via campus mail for how to give to the efforts of the United Way. Thank you for your generosity in the past and please consider making a one-time contribution or payroll deduction for the campaign. You can give with confidence knowing that 95% of your gift will go directly to the focus area or non-profit of your choice.

**All employees that return forms via campus mail or in person by Friday, Nov. 22 will be entered to WIN a $100 Visa gift card sponsored by Human Resources! The last day to mail in forms will be Tuesday, Nov 26. Questions or need a form? Please email Paige Daniels at pd1172@messiah.edu. Thank you for considering joining the Employee Giving Campaign to support the United Way!

Christmas stamps

The Campus Post Office has a limited supply of Christmas Stamps now available for sale. These are books of 20 for $11.

We have the following styles available:

• Christmas Wreaths
• Birds of Winter
• Winter-Berries

We reserve the right to limit the quantities purchased. They will be available on a first come, first served basis and when the supplies run out they will no longer be available through our post office. Cash, check or Falcon Dollars only. No debit or credit cards can be accepted.

Farewell reception for Erin Beck and Cady Sullivan

For everything there is a season and for two of our Development colleagues, the time has come to change seasons. Erin Beck and Cady Sullivan will be leaving Messiah on Nov. 26.

Erin served first as grants coordinator and then grants manager for the past 10 years. In that time, she has distinguished herself as an effective, efficient, and diligent employee. Not only has she led our grants efforts in Development, she has also served as a key liaison to all faculty writing grants, and to the Office of Human Resources on all grant compliance issues. Further, she has led the college-wide effort to ensure (as required by law) that Messiah is a registered charity in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. And she has been a key player in our FAN Golf Outing. It has been a joy to work with Erin and I know you join me in wishing her the best as she becomes senior associate to the president at Millersville University.

Cady is both a graduate and long-term leader of our Phonathon and Digital Philanthropy efforts. She has done an exemplary job with ensuring our Phonathon is run at the highest level. Further, she led our first ever Giving Day, which continues to be a significant fundraising event for us. And Cady was critical to our expanded and greatly enhanced web/online giving presence, which has vastly improved our ability to raise online support. It has been a privilege to work with Cady and we offer best wishes as she starts her new position as director of annual giving at the UPMC/Pinnacle Foundation.

We will have a campus-wide reception in honor of Erin and Cady on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Climenhaga Homestead. Jon C. Stuckey Executive director of development

Mosaic success!

We’re celebrating 1,000 downloads from MOSAIC, Messiah’s Institutional Repository! In less than three months since its debut, scholarly and creative content created by Messiah’s outstanding educators and students has been used by people in 85 countries. Congratulations to Milton Gaither, education, Philip Thuma, biology, and Andy Babyak, business, for having the most content viewed and downloaded so far! Send your list of publications to mosaic@messiah.edu to get involved.

Seeking singers for Beethoven’s 9th Symphony

Messiah College Choral Arts Society seeks singers for our spring 2020 season, which includes a performance of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and an Opera Pops concert with the Messiah Symphony Orchestra. Faculty, staff, students and community members are welcome to participate. Auditions will take place on Dec. 10 and Jan. 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the High Center. Choral Arts Society rehearses on Tuesdays from 7:15-9:30 p.m. during the spring semester. Please email Joy Meade, director of choral activities, with your interest and to sign up for an audition jmeade@messiah.edu.

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For sale

Crafts for sale – Holidays are coming. With the holidays quickly approaching start thinking about gifts for special someone on your list. Do you need a small gift for someone that’s hard to buy for…? Ex: pastor, neighbor, teacher, hairdresser etc. If so, you’re looking in the right place. I LOVE doing crafts and I have so many that it’s time to start getting rid of some of them to make room for more! I use to be a vendor at craft shows but with working full time I just don’t have the time. These make great gifts for those hard to buy family and friends.

Plates – great for filling up with cookies and treats for that special person. $12 ea. or 2/$20. Contact Stacy at sportko@messiah.edu

Wallets make a great gift. They are one of my #1 sellers. They are great for putting a few credit cards in and some cash. They hold plenty, stick it in your pocket and no big bulky purse to carry around. They’re great for field trips with the kids, or just a quick trip to the store. Price: $6 ea. or 2/$10. Contact Stacy at sportko@messiah.edu.

Designer rocks make great gifts for that special teacher on your list or maybe a hair dresser. I have many more than shown here. Let me know and you can stop by (Naugle) and see the others that I have as well, or email me and I can send you pictures of others designs. Price $6 ea. or 2/$10. Contact Stacy at sportko@messiah.edu

For rent

Rental in Grantham. Half duplex is available for rent at 2716 East Street, Mechanicsburg, 17055 and within walking distance to the College (directly behind the Messiah College Lenhert building). Newly renovated kitchen, all new flooring and paint throughout, 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, washer/dryer hook-up, 1344 sq. ft., parking for 4 cars. $1050 per month plus electric, 1/2 oil heat and 1/2 heat pump, water, sewer, and trash. Contact baumen@messiah.edu for a link to photos.

Wanted

Musical keyboard. Do you have a keyboard at home that is just collecting dust and you would like to donate it to a good cause? The Collaboratory is in need of a portable 88-key weighted keyboard for discipleship chapels and events. Please contact Lori Zimmerman at lzimmerman@messiah.edu

Children’s books. My son’s girlfriend is almost finished with college and will become a teacher. She’s looking for gently used books to start a student library. This is for elementary school age children. Once I have confirmation of the grade and age group I will let you know. If you have any books that you’d like to donate she would appreciate it. Feel free to contact me with questions: sportko@messiah.edu Thank you for considering this donation.

All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.

Corinthians 4: 15-16

NEWS

Congratulations to Doug Phillippy (mathematics) and Mindy Smith (health, nutrition, and exercise science) for their outstanding performances at this past weekend’s Harrisburg Marathon. Both ran times that qualify them for the 2021 Boston Marathon!

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Dr. Maude Yacapsin, of the Graduate Program in Education, has been selected by CAEP, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, to participate in the review of accredited, educator prep programs (EPP’s) ensuring that proper teaching standards are fully implemented for these programs. CAEP accreditation is widely considered as the top teaching program-specific accreditation body for education leaders and professionals. The CAEP commission has a structure for the standards that were identified as a must by the National Academy of Sciences 2010 report, Preparing Teachers: Building Evidence for Sound Policy. The NAS panel research found that there were nearly a dozen factors that likely had strong effects on student outcomes of content knowledge, field experience, and quality of teacher candidates. Thus, CAEP adopted multiple standards and are listed in the full document at CAEPnet.org. Dr. Yacapsin will review EPP’s, throughout the US, including US territories, for adherence to these standards.

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Dwayne Safer, CFA, assistant professor of finance, recently passed the Level 2 exam of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) program. As a result of successful completion of the exams, he has received the prestigious CAIA designation and is one of 11,000 global investment professionals with demonstrated expertise in alternative investment valuation and analysis.

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Save the Date Human Library Project – Unjudge Someone

Please Save the Date of April 1, 2020 to attend the 3rd Annual Messiah College Human Library Project in Murray Library.

Immerse yourself in the pages of the books right in front of you. The 3rd annual Human Library Project is where Messiah students, faculty and staff become open books, sharing their personal stories with readers. The Human Library™ is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. Please save the date of Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from noon-4 p.m. (you can read one or multiple books depending upon your schedule).

If you would like to be a “book” and tell your story, please contact Dr. Todd Allen, special assistant to the president and provost for diversity affairs, at tallen@messiah.edu or Liz Kielley, associate librarian/technical services.

CANCELED: 11/19Open Door Day

The president’s Open Door Day scheduled for 11/19 is canceled.

Nativities wanted

Murray Library is again displaying unique crèches from around the world and would love to include yours! If you have a nativity set that is handmade, from another country or antique, we would love to borrow it to share with our library visitors. We would need it from Nov. 27 until approximately Dec. 20. All items will be kept in a locked case, so no worries about delicate pieces. Contact Kimberly Steiner at ksteiner@messiah.edu for questions or to submit your nativity.

Murray Library November 2019 newsletter

What’s New at Murray Library? Learn more about our latest happenings and current displays! Some of our newest resources are also listed. View our newsletter here. Enjoy!

2019 Nobel Prize Seminar – Dec. 3

Please plan to attend the 10th annual “Nobel Prize Seminar” on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 5:15 p.m. in Alexander Auditorium (Frey 110). The seminar includes Nobel prizes awarded in physics presented by Dr. Abaz Kryemadhi, chemistry presented by Dr. Rick Schaeffer, and medicine presented by Dr. Michael Shin. Refreshments will be served beginning at 5 p.m.

December Graduate Lunch

We will be honoring the December graduates at an informal drop in lunch with President Phipps on Monday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Martin Commons. This is a time to celebrate those students who have completed their coursework and will be leaving Messiah College. Come celebrate these students. Deadline to RSVP is Dec. 10. Please register at http://attend.com/decgrad19

Do you need to reserve a vehicle for an upcoming trip, but are not sure what to do or how to get started? Perhaps the following information will answer your questions and help you get on your way:

• The recommended and most efficient way to reserve a vehicle is through your EMS Account. The advantage of using EMS is that you have the ability to see which vehicles are available for your desired dates/times, and you are able to select the specific vehicle(s) you want to use.

Through EMS, you will also provide necessary reservation information such as:

• Specific dates for your travel
• Specific pick-up and drop-off times
• Destination
• Driver’s Name
• Group or Department using the vehicle(s)

(If you do not currently have an EMS Account, please contact Randy Heintzelman at 7227, and he will set-up the account for you).

• Prior to your travel, you can calculate the estimated cost of your vehicle reservation by using the Messiah College Vehicle Selection Worksheet found on FalconLink. This worksheet provides a helpful tool to calculate the Total Cost and the Cost per Mile for your trip.

• Safe Driving Program (FalconLink) – This training program provides critical information related to the College Vehicle Policy, Driver Safety, Accidents and/or Damage to Vehicles, and much more. You must review this program and provide the signature page (last page) along with your other documents when applying for Approved Driver status. We also encourage you to review the training if you are renewing your status. (Student renewal is every year; Employee renewal is every two years).

• Documents needed for Approved Driver status:
• Approved Driver Application (FalconLink)
• MVR Request Authorization Form (FalconLink)
• Proof of Insurance (declaration page showing you as an insured driver, if it is a parent’s policy)
• Signature Page from Safe Driving Program (FalconLink)

(Van Testing is scheduled through FalconLink after your documents are processed and you receive Approved Driver notification).

• Additional tips to remember:
  • Reserve your vehicle as far in advance as possible to ensure availability. The reservation calendar is often very full, and if you wait until the last minute to reserve a vehicle, there might not be one available for you, and you will need to rent a vehicle instead.
  • Cancel your reservation as soon as you know you will no longer need the vehicle to allow availability for someone else who may need it. If you do not cancel your reservation, you will be charged a $25 Non-Cancellation Fee.
  • If you have questions or concerns regarding a reservation, please provide the Reservation Number when seeking assistance to ensure that the correct reservation is referenced. If you do not know the Reservation Number, the date(s) and destination is always helpful.
  • Pick-up and drop-off vehicle keys at the Receptionist desk (ECC Lobby). If the Receptionist is not available, the Ticket Office or Dispatch will help you.

“The State of Religious Freedom in the World Today”

Daniel C. Holtrop of the U.S. State Department will speak about “The State of Religious Freedom in the World Today” on Monday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. in Parmer Cinema [Boyer 137]. Holtrop has been with the State Department for many years, first serving as Chief in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs within the Office of International Religious Freedom. Currently, he serves as Deputy Director in the Office of Verification, Planning, and Outreach within the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance. This event is sponsored by the College Honors Program and is open to the entire college community. Students interested in exploring vocations relating to international relations or human rights are especially encouraged to attend.

President’s Open Door Day

President Phipps will host an Open Door Day on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. Open Door Day will take place in the president’s office on the second floor of Old Main. A sign-in sheet will be located in Old Main room 207 starting at 9 a.m. on November 26. Please note that Open Door Day is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

United Way Employee Giving Campaign

On behalf of the Office of the President and the Agape Center, we are excited to invite you to participate in the Messiah College Employee Giving Campaign in partnership with the United Way. We hope you’ve received your packet via campus mail for how to give to the efforts of the United Way. Thank you for your generosity in the past and please consider making a one-time contribution or payroll deduction for the campaign. You can give with confidence knowing that 95% of your gift will go directly to the focus area or non-profit of your choice. **All employees that return forms via campus mail or in person by Friday, Nov. 22 will be entered to WIN a $100 Visa gift card sponsored by Human Resources! The last day to mail in forms will be Tuesday, Nov 26. Questions or need a form? Please email Paige Daniels at pd1172@messiah.edu. Thank you for considering joining the Employee Giving Campaign to support the United Way!

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For sale

Linen tablecloths/runners. Used once, in great shape; from Tablecloth Factory! 120″ round white tablecloth (16 available) $5 each. 12×108 light gray table runner (11 available) $1 each. Handmade centerpiece approximately 12x12x1.25 poplar wood – octagon shape (11 available) $4 each. Pictures available. Contact Tina at tkeul@messiah.edu

Crafts for sale – Holidays are coming. With the holidays quickly approaching start thinking about gifts for special someones on your list. Do you need a small gift for someone that’s hard to buy for…? Ex. pastor, neighbor, teacher, hairdresser etc. If so, you’re looking in the right place. I LOVE doing crafts and I have so many that I’ve done, that it’s time to start getting rid of some of them to make room for more! I use to do craft shows but with working full time now, I just don’t have the time. These make great gifts for those hard to buy family and friends.

1. Plates – great for filling up with cookies and treats for that special person. $12 ea. or 2/$20. Contact Stacy at sportko@messiah.edu

Wallets make a great gift. They are one of my #1 sellers. They are great for putting a few credit cards in and some cash. They hold plenty, stick it in your pocket and no big bulky purse to carry around. They’re great for field trips with the kids, or just a quick trip to the store. Price: $6 ea. or 2/$10. Contact Stacy at sportko@messiah.edu.

These designer rocks make great gifts for that special teacher on your list or maybe a hair dresser. I have many more than shown here. Let me know and you can stop by (Naugle) and see the others that I have as well, or email me and I can send you pictures of others designs. Price $6 ea. or 2/$10. Contact Stacy at sportko@messiah.edu

Wanted

Musical keyboard. Do you have a keyboard at home that is just collecting dust and you would like to donate it to a good cause? The Collaboratory is in need of a portable 88-key weighted keyboard for discipleship chapels and events. Please contact Lori Zimmerman at lzimmerman@messiah.edu

FREE to good home

Cat Available for Adoption. Male brown tabby cat, approximately two years old, available for adoption (free to an indoor only home). He’s very sweet and social, and would make a wonderful companion – he just let me pick him up and carry him inside my house, and then went right to sleep once he was inside and warm. He is good with a litter box, up to date on his vaccines, tested negative for FeLV/FIV, and has been treated for fleas and worms. Will be neutered prior to adoption. Pictures available upon request. Contact Cady Sullivan at CSullivan@messiah.edu or 717-497-2376 if interested.

Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Thessalonians 5:15-18

NEWS

Paula Hoffman, who has been serving as the Bittner residence director and assistant director of residence life – first year experience, has decided to pursue new opportunities outside of Residence Life, which includes serving part-time as a counselor for In Him Christian Wellness. Ines Yoon, who has currently been serving as interim Bittner residence director, will continue as full-time Bittner RD through May 2020. Please direct any Bittner matters to Ines (iyoon@messiah.edu). Josiah Hatfield has agreed to continue as interim assistant director through May 2020. Any first year experience matters should be directed to Josiah (jhatfield@messiah.edu). We are grateful for Paula’s years of service in Residence Life and appreciate Ines and Josiah’s leadership.

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Visiting Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity Vinayak Sakore attended the NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit in Santa Monica, CA, Oct. 15-17. This interactive workshop revolves around a simulated ransomware cyber-attack. Vinny hosted a 90-minute tabletop discussion and led a session on cyber threat intelligence.

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The quarterly online magazine ‘God and Nature’, published by the American Scientific Affiliation, included the lead article ‘A Glimpse of God through Mathematics’, by Dr. Doug Phillippy, professor of mathematics, in the Fall 2019 edition.

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Dwayne Safer, CFA, assistant professor of finance, recently passed the Level 2 exam of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) program. As a result of successful completion of the exams, he has received the prestigious CAIA designation and is one of 11,000 global investment professionals with demonstrated expertise in alternative investment valuation and analysis.

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President’s Open Door Day

President Phipps will host an Open Door Day on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. Open Door Day will take place in the president’s office on the second floor of Old Main. A sign-in sheet will be located in Old Main room 207 starting at 9 a.m. on Nov. 19. Open Door Day is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Multi-Dimensional Leadership – networking breakfast

We are also excited to announce the next breakfast scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 21. Register at http://attend.com/mcba1121

In a world where the one thing you can count on is change, leaders need to be able to adjust and adapt. Multi-dimensional leaders not only adapt to the environments they are currently leading in, they can also take their leadership on the road. Come hear Rob Parker share his thoughts on successfully navigating multiple leadership transitions from non-profit CEO to entertainment executive, to executive coach, and currently real estate developer. At a time in history when few of us will finish our careers where we start, come hear how one alumnus embraced both the change and the adventure.

Featured Speaker: Rob Parker, president of Pinewood Forest

Alumnus Rob Parker ’82 has over thirty five years of high-impact leadership on a local, national and international level, including 30 years as a president/CEO. Growth-oriented executive with experience in both corporate and non-profit ventures, as well as blended models that integrate philanthropy into core business strategy. Entertainment executive experience with Grammy-award winning, multi-platinum artist. New urbanist design and town building, connected to the film industry, Transformational leader that enjoys creating a compelling vision, crafting a strategy, building a powerful team and then delivering exponential results.

Nativities wanted

Murray Library is again displaying unique crèches from around the world and would love to include yours! If you have a nativity set that is handmade, from another country or antique, we would love to borrow it to share with our library visitors. We would need it from Nov. 27 until approximately Dec. 20. All items will be kept in a locked case, so no worries about delicate pieces. Contact Kimberly Steiner at ksteiner@messiah.edu for questions or to submit your nativity.

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Job opportunities:

The Admissions Office has an opening for a full time director of enrollment management operations. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16070. Job related questions may be directed to Sarah Wade, associate vice president for enrollment management, at swade@messiah.edu.

The Department of Safety has a full time opening for a community safety officer, 3rd shift. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16073. Job-related questions may be directed to Cindy Burger, director of safety, at cburger@messiah.edu.

The Department of Facility Services has a full time opening for a campus events worker, 3rd shift. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16086. Job-related questions may be directed to Laura Price, events/staff coordinator, at lprice@messiah.edu.

The School of Graduate Studies has an opening for a temporary, part-time research and data coordinator. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/16095. Job related questions may be directed to Julie Gomboc-Hellam, director of graduate school curriculum and student services, at jgomboc@messiah.edu.

Free:

Free Bowflex Ultimate 2 home gym. Squat, preacher curl, leg extension attachments Very good condition, no longer needed. You will need to pick up. Email Bill at balthoff@messiah.edu.

For rent:

Apartment for rent. Available immediately, a second story, 2 bedroom, and one bath apartment for professional or retired persons is available for rent. A large living room and oversized eat-in kitchen provide a spacious living area. Laundry facilities located on premises. Off street parking is also provided in this 3 unit complex located west of the borough of Shiremanstown. No pets and no smoking permitted. Water, trash, sewer included in rent. Interested parties should contact lsnyder@messiah.edu.

Rental in Grantham. Half duplex for rent at 2716 East Street, Mechanicsburg, 17055 (directly behind the Messiah College Lenhert building). Newly renovated kitchen, all new flooring and paint throughout, 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, 1344 sq. ft. $1050 per month plus electric, 1/2 oil heat and 1/2 heat pump, water, sewer, and trash. Contact baumen@messiah.edu for a link to photos.

Wanted:

Request for childcare. Currently looking for childcare in the Dillsburg/Grantham area for my twin daughters to begin when they are 6-9 months old (Feb. /March 2020). Two days a week (Mondays and Fridays). Would need to drop off @ 7:45 a.m. and pick-up 5:15 p.m. Please contact Emily Grimes for more information, egrimes@messiah.edu.

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Free Concert on Nov. 10 by Silver, Wood, and Ivory

On Sunday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m., Saint Bartholomew’s United Church will host the musical duo Silver, Wood and Ivory from Lititz, PA. Two Women, 19 Flutes and Recorders, Piano, Harp and a Whole Lot of Friendship! Mark your calendar for this uplifting musical journey. Free to attend; a freewill offering will be taken. Saint Bartholomew’s United Church – ELCA is located at 1204 Grand Valley Rd, Hanover, PA 17331. All are welcome! For more information feel free to contact Sarah at smyers@messiah.edu

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

Corinthians 10:13

NEWS

Paula Hoffman, who has been serving as the Bittner residence director and assistant director of residence life – first year experience, has decided to pursue new opportunities outside of Residence Life, which includes serving part-time as a counselor for In Him Christian Wellness. Ines Yoon, who has currently been serving as interim Bittner residence director, will continue as full-time Bittner RD through May 2020. Please direct any Bittner matters to Ines (iyoon@messiah.edu). Josiah Hatfield has agreed to continue as interim assistant director through May 2020. Any first year experience matters should be directed to Josiah (jhatfield@messiah.edu). We are grateful for Paula’s years of service in Residence Life and appreciate Ines and Josiah’s leadership.

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Five Messiah College Department of Business students (Sarah Blessing, James Chopka, Courtney Hampton, Corinne Mahoney and Noah Thomas) recently traveled to Williamsport to compete in the Innovation Challenge, part of America250PA, a statewide initiative aimed at engaging Pennsylvanians in the commemoration and celebration of the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday. Messiah College’s integrated marketing communication (IMC) plan was one of two chosen from the northwest region to advance to the state finale, which will be held in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 19. Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch is leading the team.

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Important reminder to faculty – 2020 J-Term and spring semester work submission deadlines set

Learning Technology Services would like to remind the faculty that it’s not too early to begin planning ahead. The 2020 J-Term and spring semester work submission deadlines have been set. Please coordinate your needs for your courses with the deadline dates located on the ITS blog at the following link: http://blogs.messiah.edu/its/archives/7810 Procedure review:

1. Messiah faculty are notified of the semester work submission deadlines by the administrative assistant to ITS/copyright specialist (Diane Hunsinger) approximately 4-6 weeks before the materials are due. This allows ample time to obtain copyright clearance for course materials (if necessary) and production of your course pack in College Press.
2. Faculty must complete the online course materials form located on the ITS blog at this link: http://www.messiah.edu/forms/form/331/en/use_of_copyrighted_course_material. The online form allows you to enter/attach your copyright clearance requests, automatically creates the work requisition, and allows you to attach a PDF file of your course pack or lab manual.
3. It is imperative that faculty who plan to sell a course pack/lab manual to students notify Aleisha Wildon, course materials manager at the Campus Store and Textbook Express.
4. VERY IMPORTANT: Following the deadlines allows ample time for production, ensures our students have a positive experience when purchasing and receiving their course materials and the instructor has the assurance that their course pack is available for students to purchase before classes begin.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Diane Hunsinger, administrative assistant to ITS/copyright specialist, at ext. 3895. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Contract investigators conducting reference/background checks on campus

The Department of Safety wants to remind all employees of the protocol in place for contract investigators coming on to campus. A contract investigator is a non-campus employee who is contracted by an agency to check the backgrounds of present and former students. The agency could be a subcontractor of the government, from a state or local agency or from the military. These individuals ARE REQUIRED to stop at the Department of Safety office FIRST before going on to campus to visit other departments. When they stop at the Department of Safety first, we check their credentials, we require to see a release form signed by the student that they are conducting the check on, and we have them complete a “sign-in” form. If all these items are provided, we provide them with a Department of Safety investigator ID card, a temporary parking permit, and they will have a copy of the sign-in form that is signed by our department. If an investigator shows up in your office, you should be asking to see the sign-in form that is filled out by our office and the Department of Safety investigator ID card as well.

If you do not see both of these, you should not be providing any information to them. Kindly advise them that there is a protocol in place for investigators to be on campus and that they must first go to the Department of Safety office (located in Greenbriar, gray building on the left as they exit the main entrance to campus) to get permission and an ID before you will provide any information to them. If they refuse to come to our office, or if they continue to request the information, please call the Dispatch Office at ext. 6005 (on campus phone) or by cell at 717-691-6005. Let the dispatcher know what is going on and an officer will be sent to your location to speak with the investigators.

Please understand that some of these contract investigators are from a law enforcement agency and may have a holstered firearm on them. This can cause alarm to others on campus if seen. This is why we require them to stop at our office first so we know who is on campus and know that they have been cleared to be here. If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Department of Safety and ask to speak to a supervisor; ext. 6005 or 717-691-6005.

Thank you for helping to keep our campus safe.

A Community Conversation – “Opioids Not Needed: Identifying Alternatives. Improving Quality of Life”

Opioids are not the only answer to managing pain. Join Geisinger Holy Spirit and the Messiah College School of Graduate Studies for an informative community conversation, “Opioids Not Needed: Identifying Alternatives-Improving Quality of Life,” on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. at Messiah College’s High Center. Emceed by ABC27’s Amanda Peterson, a panel of medical experts including: Dr.Theresa Burick, Dr. Michael Suk, Dr. Amy Humphrey, and Shan Padda of Harvard Medtech will discuss alternatives to opioid use for pain management.

Learn more at www.messiah.edu/caring The event is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at the Ticket Office in Eisenshower, online or by phone 717-691-6036.

Star Power! Fusion Energy Scientific Frontiers

Dr. Ian Hutchinson, professor of nuclear science and engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will give a talk on Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. in Alexander Auditorium (Frey 110). Nuclear Fusion is the energy source of the sun and stars – this presentation will explain for the lay audience what fusion is and how we are going about it. It will introduce the key scientific and engineering challenges we have been tackling, why fusion is so difficult, and what we still have to learn.

Deadline TODAY for fall reservations

If you are planning a fall 2019 event that involves more than a room reservation with food, the deadline to request an EMS room reservation is TODAY. Reservations that include tech, setup needs or parking for off-campus vehicles will not be accepted beginning Friday, Nov. 1. You may continue to make requests for spring or summer 2020. Contact roomres@messiah.edu with any questions.

“Can a Scientist believe in Miracles?” lecture

Christianity can’t be true if science disproves the possibility of a miracle such as the Resurrection. But does science really do this? For an adequate answer, we need to understand what science is and what a miracle is. Dr. Ian Hutchinson, professor of nuclear science and engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), will provide a thoughtful examination of these two topics in his free lecture sponsored by The Central Pennsylvania Forum for Religion and Science, the Messiah College Honors Program, and College Ministries. Dr. Hutchinson has spoken many times at Veritas Forum events at universities across the country where he has responded to questions by both believers and skeptics. He will speak at Messiah College on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. This is a free event; no ticket required.

Best Semester program rep visit

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, Jordan Smith, a representative from Best Semester will be on campus to talk to students about any of their 10 semester long programs. https://www.bestsemester.com/

If you are interested in meeting with him to learn more about the program or in having him speak briefly to your class(es), please contact Katie Rousopoulos in the Intercultural Office at ext. 6089 or krousopoulos@messiah.edu

Also, please feel free to share with your students that Jordan will have an information table in Eisenhower Commons.

Facts about Messiah

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

The Oregon Extension program rep visit

On Wednesday, Nov. 7, Star Tarrant, a representative from The Oregon Extension, will be on campus to talk to students about the semester-long program. https://www.oregonextension.org/

If you are interested in meeting with her to learn more about the program or in having her speak briefly to your   class(es), please contact Katie Rousopoulos in the Intercultural Office at ext. 6089 or krousopoulos@messiah.edu  Also, please feel free to share with your students that Star will have an information table in Eisenhower Commons.

2019 CultureCONNECT Lecture

Black Italians and digital diaspora in contemporary Italy Please join the Department of Communication for the 2019 CultureCONNECT lecture, featuring filmmaker and activist Fred Kudjo Kuwornu. Clips from his films will be shown and discussed in Parmer Cinema on Monday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 pm. Kuwornu will address themes and issues that are most important to the current generation of Black Italians, who are among the global Black diaspora and live in a nation that refuses to grant them citizenship.

Fred Kudjo Kuwornu is an Italian-Ghanaian activist-filmmaker-lecturer, born and raised in Italy and based in Brooklyn. Kuwornu began working in film with Spike Lee, as part of the crew of “Miracle at St. Anna” (2008). His own films quickly followed,”Inside Buffalo” (2010), “18 Ius Soli” (2016), and “Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema” (2016). Kuwornu is the founder of Do The Right Films Entertainment, a production company based in New York that promotes the importance of racial and ethnic diversity in Italy and Europe using film and other art forms as tools for building a more inclusive society (www.dotherightfilm.nyc).

A reception will follow in Howe Atrium.

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For sale

Electric basses. Fender USA Tony Franklin Fretless precision electric bass guitar. Sunburst finish. Unlined ebony fretboard. E string has a Hipshot de-tuner, which lowers the E string to a low D with the flip of a switch!Strap locks, leather fender strap. Hard shell case. Asking $1,200. Fender Bass VI six string electric bass guitar. “Pawn Shop” edition. Candy apple red. Comes with tremelo arm, gig bag, strap locks, strap, and an extra set of strings. Mint condition. Asking $900. For more information: tchristopher@messiah.edu

Two dressers with mirrors: $30/each, two pair of end tables: $20/pair, XL Roof Bag” $30. Email pjohnson@messiah.edu for additional details.

For rent

Apartment for rent. Available immediately, a second story, 2 bedroom, and one bath apartment for professional or retired persons is available for rent. A large living room and oversized eat-in kitchen provide a spacious living area. Laundry facilities located on premises. Off street parking is also provided in this 3 unit complex located west of the borough of Shiremanstown. No pets and no smoking permitted. Water, trash, sewer included in rent. Interested parties should contact lsnyder@messiah.edu.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION

Free Concert on Nov. 10 by Silver, Wood, and Ivory

On Sunday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m., Saint Bartholomew’s United Church will host the musical duo Silver, Wood and Ivory from Lititz, PA. Two Women, 19 Flutes and Recorders, Piano, Harp and a Whole Lot of Friendship! Mark your calendar for this uplifting musical journey. Free to attend; a freewill offering will be taken. Saint Bartholomew’s United Church – ELCA is located at 1204 Grand Valley Rd, Hanover, PA 17331. All are welcome! For more information feel free to contact Sarah at smyers@messiah.edu

If a ruler’s anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great offenses to rest.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

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President’s Open Door Day

President Phipps will host an Open Door Day on Oct. 30, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. Open Door Day will take place in the president’s office on the second floor of Old Main. A sign-in sheet will be located in Old Main room 207 starting at 1p.m. on Oct. 30. Open Door Day is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

An Evening with Chris Thile, Oct.29  

Mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer and radio personality Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m., Messiah College Parmer Hall Sponsored by the School of the Arts Performing Arts Series

Multiple Grammy Award-winner and MacArthur Fellow Chris Thile a member of Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, and now host of the radio program, “Live from Here,” is a mandolin virtuoso, composer and vocalist. A Grammy winner for his work on “The Goat Rodeo Sessions,” a collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer and Stuart Duncan, he also won a Grammy for “Bass + Mandolin” with Edgar Meyer.In 2018, Punch Brothers released the Grammy-winning “All Ashore,” which Pop Matters described as “a call to savor, to pay attention, to step back from the hustle and bustle and remember the importance of being calm.”

For more information visit arts.messiah.edu. Ticket prices are $20 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

Employee photo days           

Are you looking to have an employee photo taken or updated? The OMC will be offering employee photo days. We are scheduling 15 minute time slots for individual or department group photos. Once you sign up you will receive a confirmation. To schedule click here. Please be prompt and bring your smile! More dates will be added within the week.

Archives administration changes

Starting in the 2019-20 academic year, Messiah College has merged the three archives that exist on its campus: the Archives of Messiah College, the Brethren in Christ Historical Library and Archives, and the Ernest L. Boyer Center Archives. The merger creates opportunities for operational and administrative efficiencies while simultaneously allowing each unit to maintain its own unique identity and collecting policy under a common mission: to preserve and provide access to materials that document the history of Messiah College, its faculty, its alumni, and its founding denomination, the Brethren in Christ Church. Devin Manzullo-Thomas, who formerly oversaw the work of the Boyer Center Archives, will provide leadership to the merged archives as director of archives. Glen Pierce, who formerly directed the work of the College and Brethren in Christ archives, will continue in a revised role as archives assistant.

Multi-Dimensional Leadership – networking breakfast

We are also excited to announce the next breakfast scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 21. Register at http://attend.com/mcba1121

The topic will be multi-dimensional leadership.

In a world where the one thing you can count on is change, leaders need to be able to adjust and adapt. Multi-dimensional leaders not only adapt to the environments they are currently leading in, they can also take their leadership on the road. Come hear Rob Parker share his thoughts on successfully navigating multiple leadership transitions from non-profit CEO to entertainment executive, to executive coach, and currently real estate developer. At a time in history when few of us will finish our careers where we start, come hear how one alumnus embraced both the change and the adventure.

Featured Speaker: Rob Parker, president of Pinewood Forest

Alumnus Rob Parker, ’82 has over thirty five years of high-impact leadership on a local, national, and international level, including 30 years as a president/CEO. Growth-oriented executive with experience in both corporate and non-profit ventures, as well as blended models that integrate philanthropy into core business strategy. Entertainment executive experience with Grammy-award winning, multi-platinum artist. New urbanist design and town building, connected to the film industry, Transformational leader that enjoys creating a compelling vision, crafting a strategy, building a powerful team and then delivering exponential results.

2019 American Democracy Lecture

Join us for the 2019 American Democracy Lecture on Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. in Parmer Hall. The Center for Public Humanities and the Department of Politics and International Relations are pleased to welcome Dr. Steven Levitsky, professor of government at Harvard University and New York Times best-selling author. Dr. Levisky has published extensively on authoritarian regimes and the rise of despots and will draw on his book “How Democracies Die,” to discuss the warning signs and the crucial elements needed to protect a free democracy. A reception and a book-signing event will take place immediately following the lecture. We do hope that you will join us for this important and timely discussion.

Annual soup and dessert sale

The Division of Finance and Planning’s annual soup sale to benefit local families for Christmas will be held on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. Limited seating will also be available for your dining pleasure. Enjoy a cup of soup for $3, a barbeque sandwich for $2 or a dessert for $1. At this time, soup options are: carrot, cheeseburger, cheesy broccoli, chicken noodle, chili, creamy crab, pizza, shrimp bisque, turkey chili, vegetable beef and venison chili.

We are also collecting any size diapers for Silence of Mary Homes in Harrisburg. Please consider supporting this worthy cause and enjoying some homemade food!

Spend an Evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will

George Will speaks on “The Political Argument Today” on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. in Parmer Hall. Will is today’s most widely read columnist. His newspaper column has been syndicated by The Washington Post since 1974. Today, it appears twice weekly in approximately 500 newspapers in the U.S. and in Europe. In addition, he serves as a contributor for MSNBC and NBC News. In 1976, he became a regular contributing editor of Newsweek magazine, for which he provided a bimonthly essay until 2011. For 32 years, beginning as a founding member in 1981, he was a panelist on ABC television’s “This Week with George Stephanopoulos.” In 1977, he won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary for his newspaper columns. Altogether eight collections of Will’s Newsweek and Washington Post columns have been published, the most recent being “One Man’s America.” In 1990, Will published “Men At Work: The Craft of Baseball,” which topped The New York Times best-seller list for two months. Will was educated at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, Oxford University and Princeton University, where he earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree. He has taught political philosophy at Michigan State University and the University of Toronto. Will served as a staff member in the U.S. Senate from 1970 to 1972. From 1973 through 1976, he was the Washington editor of National Review magazine. Today, Will lives and works in Washington, D.C.

Ticket prices are $25 for adults; $10 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.

Important reminder to faculty – 2020 J-Term and spring semester work submission deadlines set

Learning Technology Services would like to remind the faculty that it’s not too early to begin planning ahead. The 2020 J-Term and spring semester work submission deadlines have been set. Please coordinate your needs for your courses with the deadline dates located on the ITS blog at the following link: http://blogs.messiah.edu/its/archives/7810 Procedure review:

1. Messiah faculty are notified of the semester work submission deadlines by the administrative assistant to ITS/copyright specialist (Diane Hunsinger) approximately 4-6 weeks before the materials are due. This allows ample time to obtain copyright clearance for course materials (if necessary) and production of your course pack in College Press.
2. Faculty must complete the online course materials form located on the ITS blog at this link: http://www.messiah.edu/forms/form/331/en/use_of_copyrighted_course_material. The online form allows you to enter/attach your copyright clearance requests, automatically creates the work requisition, and allows you to attach a PDF file of your course pack or lab manual.
3. It is imperative that faculty who plan to sell a course pack/lab manual to students notify Aleisha Wildon, course materials manager at the Campus Store and Textbook Express.
4. VERY IMPORTANT: Following the deadlines allows ample time for production, ensures our students have a positive experience when purchasing and receiving their course materials and the instructor has the assurance that their course pack is available for students to purchase before classes begin.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Diane Hunsinger, administrative assistant to ITS/copyright specialist, at ext. 3895. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Contract investigators conducting reference/background checks on Campus

The Department of Safety wants to remind all employees of the protocol in place for contract investigators coming on to campus. A contract investigator is a non-campus employee who is contracted by an agency to check the backgrounds of present and former students. The agency could be a subcontractor of the government, from a state or local agency or from the military. These individuals ARE REQUIRED to stop at the Department of Safety office FIRST before going on to campus to visit other departments. When they stop at the Department of Safety first, we check their credentials, we require to see a release form signed by the student that they are conducting the check on, and we have them complete a “sign-in” form. If all these items are provided, we provide them with a Department of Safety investigator ID card, a temporary parking permit, and they will have a copy of the sign-in form that is signed by our department. If an investigator shows up in your office, you should be asking to see the sign-in form that is filled out by our office and the Department of Safety investigator ID card as well.

If you do not see both of these, you should not be providing any information to them. Kindly advise them that there is a protocol in place for investigators to be on campus and that they must first go to the Department of Safety office (located in Greenbriar, gray building on the left as they exit the main entrance to campus) to get permission and an ID before you will provide any information to them. If they refuse to come to our office, or if they continue to request the information, please call the Dispatch Office at ext. 6005 (on campus phone) or by cell at 717-691-6005. Let the dispatcher know what is going on and an officer will be sent to your location to speak with the investigators.

Please understand that some of these contract investigators are from a law enforcement agency and may have a holstered firearm on them. This can cause alarm to others on campus if seen. This is why we require them to stop at our office first so we know who is on campus and know that they have been cleared to be here. If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Department of Safety and ask to speak to a supervisor; ext. 6005 or 717-691-6005.

Thank you for helping to keep our campus safe.

A Community Conversation Opioids Not Needed: Identifying Alternatives. Improving Quality of Life.

Opioids are not the only answer to managing pain. Join Geisinger Holy Spirit and the Messiah College School of Graduate Studies for an informative Community Conversation – Opioids Not Needed: Identifying Alternatives-Improving Quality of Life, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. at Messiah College’s High Center. Emceed by ABC 27’s Amanda Peterson, a panel of medical experts including: Dr.Theresa Burick, Dr. Michael Suk, Dr. Amy Humphrey, and Shan Padda of Harvard Medtech will discuss alternatives to opioid use for pain management.

Learn more at www.messiah.edu/caring The event is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at the Ticket Office in Eisenshower, online or by phone 717-691-6036.

FY20 Annual Plan and FY19 Annual Plan Status Update          

The annual plan for the current academic year, and the annual plan status update for last academic year are available for your review. The documents are located in Falcon Link under the topic strategic planning.

Thank you for your commitment to achieving the strategic goals outlined for the college.

David Walker, vice president for finance and planning.

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For sale

Electric basses. Fender USA Tony Franklin Fretless precision electric bass guitar. Sunburst finish. Unlined ebony fretboard. E string has a Hipshot de-tuner, which lowers the E string to a low D with the flip of a switch!Strap locks, leather fender strap. Hard shell case. Asking $1,200. Fender Bass VI six string electric bass guitar. “Pawn Shop” edition. Candy apple red. Comes with tremelo arm, gig bag, strap locks, strap, and an extra set of strings. Mint condition. Asking $900. For more information: tchristopher@messiah.edu

Wanted

Swap. Have an instant pot? Want an air fryer? Will trade. Interested? Email me: asigel@messiah.edu

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Isaiah 40: 28-31

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President’s Open Door Day

President Phipps will host an Open Door Day on Oct. 30, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. Open Door Day will take place in the president’s office on the second floor of Old Main. A sign-in sheet will be located in Old Main room 207 starting at 1p.m. on Oct. 30. Open Door Day is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Fall 2019 Shred Day

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Shredding Solutions will provide a truck on campus for confidential document shredding. The truck will be located at the top of the access road between Frey Hall and the library (located where the access road and the brick walkway meet) and will be available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Please use this opportunity to purge your office/work areas of documentation that contains confidential information that has met its retention requirements and is no longer needed.

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 and 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 (a paper box full or less) are also welcome to be brought in for shredding.

Shredding instructions

Normal shredding needs: Please bring all the 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; plan to bring paper between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (please note, the shredding truck will be leaving promptly at 1 p.m., 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.

Come view two art exhibitions from the Bowden Collection, Oct. 18 – Nov. 2

Please join us at Messiah’s Homecoming Weekend as we celebrate the opening of two concurrent exhibitions of German expressionist prints on loan from the collection of Sandra and Robert Bowden at The Galleries at Messiah College. A lecture by Dr. Daniel Siedell, Biblical Imagination in Modern Art, will be given on Oct. 18 at 4:15 p.m. in the High Foundation Recital Hall, High Center.

“Was God Dead?” highlights the role that Biblical imagery played in German expressionist printmaking with 60 works by artists like Beckmann, Corinth, Dix, Kandinsky, Kollowitz, Schmidt-Rotluff, Munch and others.

Oct. 18 – Nov. 26 in the Aughinbaugh Gallery, Climenhaga Building

Matthaus Evangelium is a series of 33 lithographs depicting scenes from the Gospel of Matthew by Otto Dix and printed by the Berlin publisher Klibor in 1960.

Oct. 18 – Nov. 26 in the High Center Galleries (upper and lower levels)

Gallery hours

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Evenings and weekends with High Center events

High Center and Climenhaga Galleries hours: 7 a.m.–10 p.m., daily for more details, visit arts.messiah.edu.

An Evening with Chris Thile, Oct.29  

Mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer and radio personality Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m., Messiah College Parmer Hall Sponsored by the School of the Arts Performing Arts Series

Multiple Grammy Award-winner and MacArthur Fellow Chris Thile a member of Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, and now host of the radio program, “Live from Here,” is a mandolin virtuoso, composer and vocalist. A Grammy winner for his work on “The Goat Rodeo Sessions,” a collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer and Stuart Duncan, he also won a Grammy for “Bass + Mandolin” with Edgar Meyer.In 2018, Punch Brothers released the Grammy-winning “All Ashore,” which Pop Matters described as “a call to savor, to pay attention, to step back from the hustle and bustle and remember the importance of being calm.”

For more information visit arts.messiah.edu. Ticket prices are $20 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

Archives administration changes

Starting in the 2019-20 academic year, Messiah College has merged the three archives that exist on its campus: the Archives of Messiah College, the Brethren in Christ Historical Library and Archives, and the Ernest L. Boyer Center Archives. The merger creates opportunities for operational and administrative efficiencies while simultaneously allowing each unit to maintain its own unique identity and collecting policy under a common mission: to preserve and provide access to materials that document the history of Messiah College, its faculty, its alumni, and its founding denomination, the Brethren in Christ Church. Devin Manzullo-Thomas, who formerly oversaw the work of the Boyer Center Archives, will provide leadership to the merged archives as director of archives. Glen Pierce, who formerly directed the work of the College and Brethren in Christ archives, will continue in a revised role as archives assistant.

2019 American Democracy Lecture

Join us for the 2019 American Democracy Lecture on Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. in Parmer Hall. The Center for Public Humanities and the Department of Politics and International Relations are pleased to welcome Dr. Steven Levitsky, professor of government at Harvard University and New York Times best-selling author. Dr. Levisky has published extensively on authoritarian regimes and the rise of despots and will draw on his book “How Democracies Die,” to discuss the warning signs and the crucial elements needed to protect a free democracy. A reception and a book-signing event will take place immediately following the lecture. We do hope that you will join us for this important and timely discussion.

Save the Date Human Library Project – Unjudge Someone

Please Save the Date of April 1, 2020 to attend the 3rd Annual Messiah College Human Library Project in Murray Library.

Immerse yourself in the pages of the books right in front of you. The 3rd annual Human Library Project is where Messiah students, faculty and staff become open books, sharing their personal stories with readers. The Human Library™ is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. Please save the date of Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from noon-4 p.m. (you can read one or multiple books depending upon your schedule).

If you would like to be a “book” and tell your story, please contact Dr. Todd Allen, special assistant to the president and provost for diversity affairs, at tallen@messiah.edu or Liz Kielley, associate librarian/technical services.

What is the “second tuition” for students?

The CCCU recently referred to the high cost of textbooks as students’ second tuition. This affects student retention and student success! During Open Access week (Oct. 21-27), the Library is offering 2 programs on open educational resources (OERs) and other free options in lieu of expensive textbooks. Both programs are designed to fit into a lunch hour (bring your bag lunch; cookies and coffee available!)

Wednesday, Oct. 23 (noon-12:50 p.m.), in the Learning Commons: Hear from faculty members who have adopted either open access textbooks or e-books available from the library, and also hear about a database of open access textbooks worth exploring.

Thursday, Oct. 24 (12:00-1:00), in the Athenaeum: Lunch and a movie. Watch the film “Paywall: The Business of Scholarship,” a documentary that focuses on the need for open access to scholarship and exposes the $25.2 billion that flows

Halloween Safety

Did you know children are hit and killed by a vehicle two times more often on Halloween than any other day of the year? If you’re a driver, use extra caution and drive slower during the hours of trick or treat. And if you’re a parent, here’s some tips to keep your chid(ren) safe during this fun time:

• Have each child carry or wear something lit, such as a flashlight (with fresh batteries), glow stick, or even light-up shoes for visibility. Consider adding reflective tape to costumes.

• Avoid costumes and accessories that create tripping hazards. Costumes that drag on the ground, ill-fitting shoes or high-heels, and masks that don’t allow full visibility create walking hazards.

• Don’t allow your children to cut across yards; obstacles could exist that aren’t readily visible in the evening. Stress that they should walk, not run; stay on sidewalks and in cross-walks as much as possible; and look both ways before crossing streets.

• Only trick or treat at houses with outside lights on. Residents who do not wish to be bothered by trick or treaters often have their lights turned off as a sign; respect their preference.

• Young children should be escorted by an adult. If your child is older and going without adult supervision, establish a pre-planned route and curfew time. Make sure s/he has a cell phone to contact you in the event of an emergency.

• Have your child wait until you can inspect the treats. Discard anything slightly or not completely wrapped. If your child has food allergies, read the ingredients carefully.

Halloween should be a fun-filled holiday for children. Please do your part to keep it that way.

Chicago Semester program rep visit

On Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 21 and 22, Sara (Van Gorp) Chiang, a representative from Chicago Semester will be on campus to talk to students about studying in Chicago, IL.

This program offers a variety of tracks. The 16-week semester program delivers a custom-tailored Chicago experience designed to prepare students for their chosen career – and life after college. The Chicago Semester staff work closely and collaboratively with the student to place them in a full-time internship that matches their interests.

If you are interested in meeting with her to learn more about the program or in having her speak briefly to your class(es), please contact Katie Rousopoulos in the Intercultural Office at X 6089 or krousopoulos@messiah.edu

Also, please feel free to share with your students that the Sara will have an information table in Eisenhower Commons both days.

To learn more about the program, please explore:

https://www.messiah.edu/homepage/3725/chicago_semester

Spend an Evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will

George Will speaks on “The Political Argument Today” on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. in Parmer Hall. Will is today’s most widely read columnist. His newspaper column has been syndicated by The Washington Post since 1974. Today, it appears twice weekly in approximately 500 newspapers in the U.S. and in Europe. In addition, he serves as a contributor for MSNBC and NBC News. In 1976, he became a regular contributing editor of Newsweek magazine, for which he provided a bimonthly essay until 2011. For 32 years, beginning as a founding member in 1981, he was a panelist on ABC television’s “This Week with George Stephanopoulos.”
In 1977, he won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary for his newspaper columns. Altogether eight collections of Will’s Newsweek and Washington Post columns have been published, the most recent being “One Man’s America.” In 1990, Will published “Men At Work: The Craft of Baseball,” which topped The New York Times best-seller list for two months. Will was educated at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, Oxford University and Princeton University, where he earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree. He has taught political philosophy at Michigan State University and the University of Toronto. Will served as a staff member in the U.S. Senate from 1970 to 1972. From 1973 through 1976, he was the Washington editor of National Review magazine. Today, Will lives and works in Washington, D.C.

Ticket prices are $25 for adults; $10 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.

Children’s book sale

Come visit our Children’s Book Sale, October 21 and 22, 4:30-6:30 PM!

Hardback books $2, Paperback books $1.

Sale is in the old ELC, basement of Hostetter Chapel. Proceeds go toward the Donald A. Murk and Steven B. Hayes urban scholarship. 

Annual soup and dessert sale

The Division of Finance & Planning’s annual soup sale to benefit local families for Christmas will be held on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. Limited seating will also be available for your dining pleasure. Enjoy a cup of soup for $3, a barbeque sandwich for $2 or a dessert for $1. We are also collecting diapers (any size) for Silence of Mary Homes in Harrisburg. Please consider supporting this worthy cause and enjoying some homemade food!

Fall Photo Days

There’s been a large request for individual and group department photos. Whether you are a new employee or need an updated headshot, the dept. of OMC will be scheduling a series of Fall Photo Days. Please look in next week’s issue of the INTERCOM for dates and times. Sign up electronically and don’t forget to bring your smile.

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

NEWS

Erin Boyd-Soisson, professor of human development and family science, had the article “Family Folklore” published in Macmillan Encyclopedia of Families, Marriages and Intimate Relationships.

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Erin Boyd-Soisson, professor of human development and family science, and Raeann Hamon, distinguished professor of family science and gerontology, provided workshops at the PA FCCLA Advisors Retreat in Wilkes-Barre. Erin presented on “Child Development and Care: Sociodramatic Play and Early Childhood Development” and Raeann presented “Interactive Activities to Engage Students in Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecology Theory.”

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Passport services

Representatives from the Cumberland County Courthouse will be on campus at the Eisenhower Commons between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22 to process passport applications.

Applicants need to bring the following documents:

• Original birth certificate, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE
• Driver’s license PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE DRIVER’S LICENSE.
• Copy both front and back of the driver’s license on the same side of the page
• Non-PA residents also need to bring their Messiah ID along with a photocopy of their ID
• Completed application
• Fees ($110 check or money order written to the U.S. Department of State and $35 cash or check written to the Prothonotary’s Office)
• Photo services will be available.

Cost is $10 in cash or check written to Messiah College. Applications can be downloaded at https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds11.pdf Please contact intercultural@messiah.edu if you have questions.

Come view two art exhibitions from the Bowden Collection, Oct. 18 – Nov. 2

Please join us at Messiah’s Homecoming Weekend as we celebrate the opening of two concurrent exhibitions of German expressionist prints on loan from the collection of Sandra and Robert Bowden at The Galleries at Messiah College. A lecture by Dr. Daniel Siedell, Biblical Imagination in Modern Art, will be given on Oct. 18 at 4:15 p.m. in the High Foundation Recital Hall, High Center.

“Was God Dead?” highlights the role that Biblical imagery played in German expressionist printmaking with 60 works by artists like Beckmann, Corinth, Dix, Kandinsky, Kollowitz, Schmidt-Rotluff, Munch and others.

Oct. 18 – Nov. 26 in the Aughinbaugh Gallery, Climenhaga Building

Matthaus Evangelium is a series of 33 lithographs depicting scenes from the Gospel of Matthew by Otto Dix and printed by the Berlin publisher Klibor in 1960.

Oct. 18 – Nov. 26 in the High Center Galleries (upper and lower levels)

Gallery hours

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Evenings and weekends with High Center events

High Center and Climenhaga Galleries hours: 7 a.m.–10 p.m., daily for more details, visit arts.messiah.edu.

Archives administration changes

Starting in the 2019-20 academic year, Messiah College has merged the three archives that exist on its campus: the Archives of Messiah College, the Brethren in Christ Historical Library and Archives, and the Ernest L. Boyer Center Archives. The merger creates opportunities for operational and administrative efficiencies while simultaneously allowing each unit to maintain its own unique identity and collecting policy under a common mission: to preserve and provide access to materials that document the history of Messiah College, its faculty, its alumni, and its founding denomination, the Brethren in Christ Church. Devin Manzullo-Thomas, who formerly oversaw the work of the Boyer Center Archives, will provide leadership to the merged archives as director of archives. Glen Pierce, who formerly directed the work of the College and Brethren in Christ archives, will continue in a revised role as archives assistant.

The summer issue is here!

The summer Bridge is here! Be sure to read the article “Why I Give,” which features the profiles of several Messiah alums and why they give back. Hard copies of the magazine can be found in the Eisenhower and Boyer lounges and always in the reception area of the third floor of Old Main.

http://www.messiah.edu/the_bridge

Murray Library October 2019 newsletter

What’s New at Murray Library? Check out our October newsletter and read about our current exhibits and upcoming events, meet one of our library staff and hear from our director. View newsletter here.

Guests on campus

The Office of Conference and Event Services is pleased to welcome the following groups to campus over the next week:

• LEPC SARA Summit – Oct. 10
•  SynAudCon – Oct. 10-11
•  PPA Ethics Educators conference – Oct. 11
•  High school men’s basketball tournament – Oct. 12
• 567 Workshops – Oct. 14 and 16

If you see our guests on campus, please extend a warm welcome to Messiah College!

Equipment donations

Doing some fall cleaning? The Winding Hill facility is in need of the items listed below. If you’re interested in helping us grow our equipment and supplies for the Master of Occupational Therapy and Doctor of Physical Therapy student open labs, please contact rostby@messiah.edu with a photo of your item(s).

• Standard wheelchairs with removable arm and leg rests
• Rolling walkers with 5 inch fixed wheels
• Single point canes
• Axillary adult crutches
• Loftstrand adult crutches 

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For sale

Items for sale. Yellow plasma riding toy in good used condition. $25 obo. Huffy green machine riding toy in good used condition. $35 obo Breckwell P24i pellet stove. Approximately 7 years old and little finicky. Full of pellets. Best bought by someone who knows how to operate or looking to buy for parts. $250 obo. (You must pick up) Email hcicero@messiah.edu or call 717-557-1409. Photos available on request.

Baby and toddler items. Cherry crib and mattress – $30, cherry changing table and pad – $15, additional contour pad – $10, 2 organic cotton changing pad covers – $8 each, cherry mini crib and mattress – $50, pink mini crib dust ruffle – $5, Boppy pillow with jungle and floral covers – $20, Fisher Price cradle swing – $45, Fisher Price bouncer – $10, 4 interlocking foam floor mats – $10, Babies R Us inflatable tub – $5. Also assorted cloth diapers, new or gently used, individual or by lot – price negotiable. Email owen@messiah.edu for pictures.

FREE

Free daisies. Sharing my abundance of Shasta daisies. Free for the asking. They spread through the roots and are very easy to grow, as is evidenced by the 900 blooms I had last year! It’s time to thin the patch. Contact me to get your free bag of roots: lweiand@messiah.edu