“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Romans 8:28

NEWS

Dr. Jan Dormer recently visited Chongshin University, a Christian university in Seoul, South Korea, to provide a seminar on Teaching English in Missions. Her visit was a precursor to a Messiah College graduate program intensive TESOL course that Jan will be teaching there the last week of June. After the seminar, Jan met with university leaders in the English Education department and library to discuss additional ways that the Messiah College Graduate Program in Education can partner with their university to further the goal of providing appropriate education for the teaching of English in ministry.

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Sollenberger Sports Center locker rooms closing March 4

On March 4, the pool locker rooms and the two staff locker rooms in the Sollenberger Sports Center will be closing until further notice due to construction. If you have items in any of these locker rooms, please make sure they are gone by March 4. We will be cutting locks and throwing away anything left in the lockers. Thank you!

Paper Tigers film to be shown February 17

The Messiah College Teacher Education Program and the Messiah College Education Association invite you to join us for a limited-engagement screening of Paper Tigers, a powerful documentary film about trauma-informed education. The film will be shown Feb. 17 from 7-9:30 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. We will host a short time of discussion immediately following the film. Paper Tigers explores the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and toxic stress on struggling teens. The film follows a year in the life of Lincoln High Alternative School in Walla Walla, Washington. After radically changing its approach to disciplining students, Lincoln High School saw a dramatic turnaround in everything from the number of fights to test scores to graduation rates. The school has become a promising model of how to break the cycles of poverty, violence and disease that affect families through the practice of trauma-informed educational strategies and is a testament to what the latest research on childhood adversity is proving: that one caring adult can change the trajectory of a young person’s life.

“Open Door” day set for March 3

President Kim Phipps will host an “Open Door” day on Thursday, March 3 from 1-4 p.m. (note: date changed from Feb. 29) to meet individually with students and employees on topics that are important to them. “Open Door” is an opportunity for you to speak with the President in her office on the second floor of Old Main. A sign-in sheet will be located in Old Main Room 206 on “Open Door” day. Please call the President’s Office if you have any questions.

Employees asked to submit nominations for Pride in Performance award

Have you been impressed or inspired by the contributions made by a fellow employee during the last year? Do any of the statements below describe a colleague? If so, please consider nominating that colleague for a Pride in Performance award. The Pride in Performance award is used to recognize an employee based on the following criteria:

• The employee has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance and remarkable proficiency in his/her assigned duties
• The employee has demonstrated hospitality, customer focus, and has been active in promoting a pleasant working environment
• The employee has demonstrated dependability and innovative ways to manage work and effective problem-solving
• The employee has been committed to professional development and enhancing his/her skill set

Your recommendation will be confidential; only the employees selected as award recipients will know that their names were offered for consideration. Prior recipients are not eligible to receive a subsequent award for three years. See the list of prior recipients here. Nominations must be submitted, using the Pride in Performance nomination form found at http://www.messiah.edu/info/20588/employees/972/employee_forms by Wednesday, March 2. Further information on performance awards can be viewed at http://www.messiah.edu/info/20733/employee_recognition. The recipients will be announced at the Employee Recognition Reception in May. All questions regarding nominations should be directed to Kathy Castonguay in Human Resources.

Safety date sheet labels for phones

If you received a new telephone recently and it doesn’t display a sticker with the emergency phone number for obtaining safety data sheets (in the event our online system would be down), please contact Donna Fink at ext. 5038 or dfink@messiah.edu. Also, if there are phones in your area that are not assigned to specific individuals, please check these to insure that they display the appropriate sticker.

The “Best of Texas” bus tour is May 12-18 – It’s not too late to join us!

The Heritage Society of Messiah College invites you to join us on our 2016 Bus Trip – The “Best of Texas!” We’ll fly out of Baltimore to Dallas/Fort Worth for 7 days/6 nights. Located on Lake Grapevine, we’ll settle into the luxurious Gaylord Texan Resort! We’ll tour AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, experience the Longhorn Cattle Drive at the Fort Worth Stockyards; explore the JFK 6th Floor Museum and Book Depository; tour both Bush Presidential Libraries; visit the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park, which includes the boyhood home of the 36^th President of the United States, LBJ Ranch and Texas White House. We’ll finish the trip enjoying sites in San Antonio, including the San Antonio Riverwalk and the Alamo. We hope you will join us for a wonderful time of Christian fellowship and sightseeing! For a detailed itinerary and reservation form, click here!

Changes in the Department of Safety

As the responsibilities of the Department of Safety continue to increase with regulations around Title IX, VAWA and Clery and with the college receiving a grant from the Department of Justice, the leadership responsibilities have shifted. Cindy Burger will become the director of investigations, compliance and training and Lynn Maynard has been promoted to director of safety and administrative services. Cindy will move from the day-to-day operations to work closely on investigations and training. Lynn will provide leadership for the day-to-day operations of the department. The impact of this split will, in most cases, not impact how the campus community works with the Department of Safety.

FAQ

Will reporting incidents or medical emergencies to dispatch change? No, nothing will change. You must still contact dispatch at ext. 6005. A safety officer, accompanied by student EMTs (when available), respond to all reported medical calls and assist with responding to emergency medical services.

Will building security still be handled by the Department of Safety? Yes, nothing will change; the Department of Safety will continue to lock and unlock buildings.

Who do I contact for campus first aid and blood borne pathogen response kits? Officer Bennett at tbennett@messiah.edu or ext. 6022 can restock all first aid and BBP kits on campus.

Will safety still conduct the College fleet driver training? Yes, the Department of Safety approves College fleet drivers, maintains approved drivers list, oversees the mandatory Safety Driving Program, as well as 15 passenger van and wheelchair accessible minivan training and testing.

Who do I call if emergency maintenance is needed after 4 p.m.? Contact dispatch at ext. 6005.

Who cares for the emergency phones? The dispatch office manages the proper functioning of the emergency phones; officers check these phones daily and report back to the dispatcher on duty if operating correctly.

If I need fingerprinting service, who do I call? The Department of Safety provides this service to current employees, current student employees and prospective employees for Messiah College employment. Certain hours are set for this service; for more information, go to the quick links on the Department of Safety website.

Who do I contact with fire and life safety systems/equipment (fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, etc.) issues? You need to contact dispatch at ext. 6005. All work requests, inspections and repairs pertaining to fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, heat detectors, CO detectors, beam detectors, audible and visual alarms on campus are handled through the Department of Safety, fire safety systems.

Who handles the investigations of campus incidents and crimes? Dennis Stum is the lead investigator and crime prevention specialist; Cindy Burger provides leadership to this area. However, you must call Dispatch at ext. 6005 if you are a victim of a crime or need to report an incident.

Is lost and found still handled by dispatch? Yes, dispatch in ECC manages all items turned in that are found and attempts to return items to their rightful owner; they keep record of items lost so the owner can be contacted if an item is turned in when found.

Who handles faculty and staff parking assignments and enforcement? Department of Safety under the leadership of Lynn Maynard, lmaynard@messiah.edu or ext. 7395, assigns parking for staff and faculty. Student parking is handled by the Falcon Exchange, ext. 6052. See Falcon Exchange website.

Who do I call for a safety escort? Use any phone on campus to call dispatch at ext. 6005. Safety provides this service to the campus community from dusk to dawn.

Who do I contact to provide Safety Training?

• Cindy Burger (cburger@messiah.edu or ext. 7272) conducts and/or provides leadership to safety training as required or requested. Training includes: active shooter, rape aggression defense (RAD), sexual assault/harassment prevention, and drug and alcohol education. Cindy is also a title IX deputy coordinator and can provide oversight on Title IX incidents.
• Dave Shafer (dshafer@messiah.edu or ext. 6005) provides 15-passenger van testing/training.

Who do I contact for security access and/or card reader issues? You need to contact dispatch ext. 6005. An officer will be dispatched and will investigate and work with appropriate departments to resolve and correct reader issues. Lynn Maynard provides leadership involving the card readers.

Who do I call if I need a temporary parking pass? You should contact JoAnn Schaeffer at jschaeffer@messiah.edu or ext. 7147. She can assign a temporary parking permit to staff for temporary parking purposes.

Who do I contact if a college-owned vehicle is involved in an accident? Any accident or damage of a College-owned vehicle must be reported immediately to the Department of Safety by contacting dispatch at ext. 6005.

Where do visitors have to report for a visitor badge and temporary parking pass? All visitors must report to the dispatch office in ECC to sign-in and out and obtain a visitor pass and temporary parking permit. 

Free tax preparation

Messiah College is partnering with the United Way of the Capital Region and offering employees, students and the community the following free tax services: VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and MyFreeTaxes.com.

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program: IRS certified Messiah students provide free tax preparation services to individual and families with total income of less than $54,000. Students, with supervision, will prepare your federal, state and local income tax returns for free. The Messiah site is open every Tuesday evening, except March 8 and 15h, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. until April 12. No appointment is necessary. Our site is located in Frey 156. You must have your social security card and a photo id.

MyFreeTaxes.com program: You can prepare and e-file your federal and Pennsylvania tax returns online, safely and free! MyFreeTaxes.com is a free tax website sponsored by the United Way. Anyone with income less than $62,000 is eligible to use the MyFreeTaxes.com tax service. A toll-free certified help line volunteer is available to answer questions while you are filing your returns. Please contact Kathleen Johnston at ext. 7300 if you have any questions.

Jadu training sessions for spring semester available

Jadu training sessions for the spring semester are available for employees and work studies to register for online. Please visit messiah.edu/training to learn more and to register. Please contact Ramona Fritschi at rfritschi@messiah.edu for more information.

Student Leadership luncheon set for March 3

Select students have been invited to attend The Celebration of Student Leadership Luncheon on Thursday, March 3. At this distinctive luncheon, we will honor and recognize student leaders and their service to Messiah College. Our luncheon sponsor is Clark Associates, Inc., a Lancaster-based company. In addition to a catered lunch, all attending students will receive a gift. Student leaders will have the opportunity to hear guest speaker, Anne Deeter Gallaher, author and CEO-Owner of Deeter Gallaher Group, and hear from Messiah alumni who are employed by Clark Associates, Inc. Finally, we will recognize two $5,000 scholarship winners for the 2016 Clark Leadership Award. If you received an invitation, remember to RSVP to elint@messiah.edu! For more information, contact Susan Mayernick at ext. 7282. Click here for more information. 

Campus notice: accreditation visit for graduate programs in nursing

The graduate programs in nursing at Messiah College will be undergoing an on-site evaluation April 4-6 by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the purposes of accreditation. CCNE accreditation is a nongovernmental peer review process that operates in accordance with nationally recognized standards established for the practice of accreditation in the United States. Accreditation by CCNE is intended to accomplish at least five general purposes:

• To hold nursing programs accountable to the community of interest – the nursing profession, consumers, employers, higher education, students and their families, nurse residents – and to one another by ensuring that these programs have mission statements, goals and outcomes that are appropriate to prepare individuals to fulfill their expected roles.
• To evaluate the success of a nursing program in achieving its mission, goals and expected outcomes.
• To assess the extent to which a nursing program meets accreditation standards.
• To inform the public of the purposes and values of accreditation and to identify nursing programs that meet accreditation standards.
• To foster continuing improvement in nursing programs – and, thereby in professional practice.

If you would like additional information about CCNE or its standards and procedures, you may visit their web site at www.aacn.nche.edu/accreditation.

A very important part of this evaluation is soliciting third-party comment on the nursing program by its communities of interest. I am writing to invite you to submit comments and opinions about the nursing program directly to the CCNE. All comments and opinions submitted to CCNE are held in strict confidence and shared with the on-site evaluation team. All comments must be written, signed and received by CCNE no later than March 14, 2016. Please send your comments directly to:

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Attn: Third-Party Comments

1 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530

Washington D.C. 20036

-Or-

ThirdPartyComments@aacn.nche.edu

Thank you for your interest in and support of the graduate programs in nursing at Messiah College.

Employee Recognition Reception scheduled for May 4

Please save the date for the annual gathering to celebrate the commitment of those employees who have reached significant service milestones. The Employee Recognition Reception will be held on Reading Day, May 4, from 10-11:30 a.m. in Brubaker Auditorium. More details will be shared later in the spring.

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Job Opportunities:

Student Financial Services at Messiah College currently has an opening for the position of student account coordinator and counselor. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8112. Job-related questions may be directed to Cathy Poiesz, director of student financial services, at cpoiesz@messiah.edu.

Campus Events currently has an opening for the position of campus events worker II – residence hall floater. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7675. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu.

Residence Life currently has an opening for the position of residence director. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8134. Job-related questions may be directed to David Downey, director of residence life, at ddowney@messiah.edu.

The Agape Center for Service and Learning has an opening for the position of an assistant director of the Agape Center for Service and Learning. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8136. Job-related questions may be directed to Ashley Sheaffer, director of the Agape Center for cocurricular service and learning, at asheaffer@messiah.edu.

Campus Events is accepting applications for the position of campus events worker I – High Center shift 3C. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/8138. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu.

Wanted:

Messiah student (Michaela Ryan, mr1318@messiah.edu, art business major, soon-to-be senior) is looking for a room to rent in the Messiah area this summer from mid-June to mid-August while working off-campus jobs. Any offers or leads, please contact Michaela as soon as possible.

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Phillippians

4:13

NEWS

Todd Goranson, associate professor of music, presented over 60 clinics for grade 5-12 woodwind students on 25 different campuses in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Connecticut from August 2015-January 2016. These clinics were sponsored with external funds provided by Vandoren USA.

Goranson also performed as guest principal bassoonist in a six concert series (over a two week period) with the Yellow River Symphony Orchestra in Zhengzhou, China in December 2015-January 2016. Two of the concerts were televised nationally on CCTV (China State Television). Additionally, he performed on a chamber concert with other American guest musicians, (including music faculty from Eastman, Boston University, and other top music programs) at the Yage Concert Hall in Xinmi, China.

Goranson performed with his professional ensemble, Junction Saxophone Quartet, at the International Saxophone Symposium in Winchester, Virginia on Jan. 16. The ISS is the largest annual saxophone event in North America. Additionally, the Messiah College Saxophone Quartet (featuring MC music students Tim Puglio, Shawn Campopiano, Jacob Mandell and Aaron Neal) were selected to perform on the College Quartet Series for the event.

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Jonathan Bert ’09 and Krystal Robinson-Bert ’10 welcomed their first child, Tenley Grace, into the world on Jan. 14 at 8:59 p.m. Tenley weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. Both mom and baby are doing well.

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Dr. Jan Dormer recently visited Chongshin University, a Christian university in Seoul, South Korea, to provide a seminar on Teaching English in Missions. Her visit was a precursor to a Messiah College graduate program intensive TESOL course that Jan will be teaching there the last week of June. After the seminar, Jan met with university leaders in the English Education department and library to discuss additional ways that the Messiah College Graduate Program in Education can partner with their university to further the goal of providing appropriate education for the teaching of English in ministry.

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Congratulations to interlibrary loan technician Kimberly Steiner for being awarded the STARS Atlas Systems Mentoring Award, which will afford her the opportunity to participate in the American Library Association national conference and in possible future resource-sharing relationships with other libraries. We appreciate and applaud her initiative and are glad to have her as part of the library team!

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Kaitlyn Gehris has begun work as the HR administrative assistant. Kaitlyn has been the student worker in the President’s Office and comes to HR&C with an excellent skill set including extensive skills with Prezi presentation software. Kaitlyn will primarily be providing support for recruitment and event planning as well as providing assistance related to the HR component of staff payroll along with other special projects. Hannah McBride has been hired as the project coordinator for the Department of Justice grant received by the College late this fall. Hannah comes to Messiah College from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. She brings with her experience in residence life, grant implementation, Christian higher education and Title IX. Hannah will be working part-time until May 15 when she will start full-time on this grant-funded position. Please join us in welcoming these new employees.

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Campus notice: Accreditation visit for graduate programs in nursing

The graduate programs in nursing at Messiah College will be undergoing an on-site evaluation April 4-6 by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the purposes of accreditation. CCNE accreditation is a nongovernmental peer review process that operates in accordance with nationally recognized standards established for the practice of accreditation in the United States. Accreditation by CCNE is intended to accomplish at least five general purposes:

• To hold nursing programs accountable to the community of interest – the nursing profession, consumers, employers, higher education, students and their families, nurse residents – and to one another by ensuring that these programs have mission statements, goals and outcomes that are appropriate to prepare individuals to fulfill their expected roles.
• To evaluate the success of a nursing program in achieving its mission, goals and expected outcomes.
• To assess the extent to which a nursing program meets accreditation standards.
• To inform the public of the purposes and values of accreditation and to identify nursing programs that meet accreditation standards.
• To foster continuing improvement in nursing programs – and, thereby in professional practice.

If you would like additional information about CCNE or its standards and procedures, you may visit their web site at www.aacn.nche.edu/accreditation.

A very important part of this evaluation is soliciting third-party comment on the nursing program by its communities of interest. I am writing to invite you to submit comments and opinions about the nursing program directly to the CCNE. All comments and opinions submitted to CCNE are held in strict confidence and shared with the on-site evaluation team. All comments must be written, signed and received by CCNE no later than March 14, 2016. Please send your comments directly to:

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Attn: Third-Party Comments

1 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530

Washington D.C. 20036

-Or-

ThirdPartyComments@aacn.nche.edu

Thank you for your interest in and support of the graduate programs in nursing at Messiah College.

Department of Safety new event form

The Department of Safety will begin using an online form that must be used when requesting assistance from the department for events. This includes any event in which you would like traffic control, event security or parking spaces blocked off. A minimum of five working days is needed for submission of requests. We may not be able to accommodate last minute requests due to limited staffing or parking availability. The form is located on McSquare, Employee/ Student tab, Forms, Operations; form name is “Dept. of Safety Event Request Form.” If you have any questions, contact Officer Liz Williams at ewilliams@messiah.edu or call ext. 3984.

Thank you

A very BIG thank you everyone in operations who worked diligently to clear the campus, keep it safe and keep it running during the recent record snowfall. You did an amazing job and it is appreciated! You can view photos of the team’s hard work here.

Employee recognition reception scheduled for May 4

Please save the date for the annual gathering to celebrate the commitment of those employees who have reached significant service milestones. The Employee Recognition Reception will be held on Reading Day, May 4, from 10-11:30 a.m. in Brubaker Auditorium. More details will be shared later in the spring.

February wellness workshop

”Oh, my aching shoulder”—that phrase is becoming almost as common as ”What’s for supper?“ Last year, 4.5 million Americans visited their doctor with extreme shoulder pain. Of those, 250,000 had one or more of their rotator cuff muscles surgically repaired. For 53,000, repair was no longer an option, and they underwent complete shoulder replacement. Clearly, we are using and sometimes abusing our shoulder joints. That’s why our February workshop topic is “Caring for your shoulder – before and after it hurts.” Plan now to come and listen to Matt Lewis, Ph.D. in the Department of Health and Human Performance share his expertise on the shoulder. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in Parmer Cinema.

Safety Contest – Two months to go

Congratulations to Dwayne Magee, the winner of the Workplace Safety Committee’s safety contest question for January. He will receive a $50 gift card. The question for January was: During what week in 2016 will the annual fire extinguisher training be conducted on campus? The answer was found in the Workplace Safety Committee meeting minutes for January (which are available on the Safety Committee Channel on MCSquare.) The correct response was the week of Feb. 29. There are two months remaining for the contest. Each month, a question will be distributed to all employees via mass email. All correct answers for the month will go into a prize drawing; each month the prize is a $50 gift card. Watch your email on Monday, Feb. 8 for the next question!

Employees invited to submit nominations for Team Falcon Award

Employees are invited to submit nominations for the Team Falcon Award. The Team Falcon Award is an opportunity to recognize a group or team that collaborated successfully on a significant project or initiative to advance departmental or college-wide goals. We are opening up nominations to all employees this year. Eligible groups or teams include units, departments, task forces and committees or other cross-departmental work groups. The team may be comprised of part-time or full-time staff, administrative and/or faculty employees. Team members recognized must have had significant involvement in the accomplishment of the project, process or initiative. Generally, teams will consist of three to 10 individuals. One team will be recognized each year.

The Team Falcon Award is used to recognize a work group based on the following criteria:

• The team made a significant contribution towards achievement of a strategic goal
• The team exhibited innovation, creativity and excellence
• The group fostered a team environment that promoted communication, trust, cooperation and respect for differences

Each member of the team recognized will receive a distinctive commemorative gift and the team will be hosted for lunch by the division vice president or provost. Any employee can nominate a deserving team. The recommendation must be submitted to the division vice president or provost by Monday, Feb. 29. The division vice president/provost is encouraged to solicit recommendations that cross functional boundaries. Each division vice president/provost will review all submissions for his/her division and select those teams that he/she feels best meet the criteria for the award. President’s Cabinet will vote to select the team to receive the award. Your recommendation will be confidential; only the employees selected as award recipients will know that their names were offered for consideration. Teams are not eligible to receive a subsequent award for three years. See the list of prior recipients at here. Nominations must be submitted using the Team Falcon Award nomination form found here. Further information on performance awards, can be viewed here. The recipients will be announced at the Employee Recognition Reception in May. All questions regarding nominations should be directed to Kathy Castonguay in Human Resources.

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For sale:

Hydraulic Trolley Jack. Allied Automotive 2 Ton Capacity Hydraulic Trolley jack for sale. $20. Contact Carrie at ext. 2492 or cwiddowson@messiah.edu.

Sofa. Comfortable taupe sofa (85″) in very good condition. Available for immediate pickup. $285. Contact dschmidt@messiah.edu.

Pair of Calvin Klein tall leather black dress boots with flat heel.

Brand new, never worn.  Size 7 ½    Asking $35.00

Pair of Sporto boys snow boots.  Black and grey. Very good condition.

Size 6.  Asking $10.00. Call Bill at ext. 39040 or 253-5196

Used Green Mountain Diapers: 23 size large cloth-eez prefold diapers (http://www.greenmountaindiapers.com/cloth-eez-prefold-diapers.html); 6 medium and 4 large hook & loop diaper covers. $25; Apple iPad 2 Smart Cover, dark gray. $15 Pictures available upon request. Email nskulstad@messiah.edu

Large box of baby girl clothes: size 0-12 mos. Clothes are in excellent condition and best for a baby born in spring/summer. A lot of Carter’s brand. Clothes include: 0-3 mos: 3 sleepers; 4 long-sleeved onesies; 19 short-sleeved onesies (some are 3-6 mos.); 5 pants; 4 shorts; 9 dresses; 1 sweater; 1 warm hat 6 mos.: 5 sleepers; 3 long-sleeved onesies; 6 short-sleeved onesies; 11 pants; 3 dresses; 3 sweaters; 1 rain/snowpant 9-12 mos.: 3 sleepers; 3 long-sleeved onesies; 6 long-sleeved shirts; 3 dresses; 2 skirts; 5 sweaters Also, included are some socks and 8 pairs of baby size 4 shoes. Asking $40. Pictures available upon request. Email nskulstad@messiah.edu.

Job Opportunities:

Museum Teaching Docent. The Oakes Museum of Natural History has openings for the part time position of museum teaching docent. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7988 Job-related questions may be directed to Ken Mark, director, The Oakes Museum of Natural History at kmark@messiah.edu.

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Upper Allen Township recreation and open space plan

Upper Allen Township is conducting a survey of the recreation and open space needs of its residents. Please take a few moments to share your feedback here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/upperallentownshipsurvey

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

Romans 15:4

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Changes to Intercom submission procedure

To more effectively maintain the Intercom, we have made a slight adjustment to the submission procedure. Beginning today, Jan. 28, Intercom submissions may only be made through the form found here. Please bookmark this page on your computer and devices for ease! Submissions through any other method (email or phone call) cannot be accepted. Updates have been made to the form, allowing for better categorization, information input and organization of dates for publication. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Winter orientation begins today, Jan. 28

Messiah College is excited to welcome our incoming new and transfer students as they begin their spring semester on Thursday, Jan. 28. You can visit http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/1973/winter_orientation_-_january to see their three-day orientation agenda. Any questions about their orientation weekend can be directed to the Student Involvement and Leadership Programs office, ext. 5240 or silp@messiah.edu.

Open enrollment for preschool 2016/2017

The Early Learning Center is pleased to announce our open enrollment for 2016/2017. We have both full-day and half-day programs available to the Messiah College community and the community at large. We continually strive to use developmentally appropriate goals for young children as well as children’s interests as a framework for planning the educational program and assessing children’s progress in all aspects of the social-emotional, cognitive, spiritual and physical foundations necessary for later school success. The Early Learning Center utilizes the Project Approach as a key component of its curriculum. This inquiry-based approach allows children and teachers to engage in in-depth investigations of a topic or idea worth studying, resulting in the strengthening of academic skills and intellectual dispositions in an authentic manner. Children are viewed as capable, competent, curious and creative members of the classroom community.

Interested parties should contact the administrative assistant at 717-796-5043 or email earlylearningcenter@messiah.edu for further questions or to schedule a tour of the center. You can also visit our website at messiah.edu/elc and complete an online waiting list form.

Safety contest deadline Friday, Jan. 29

It’s not too late to enter the Safety Contest for January. All entries must be received by tomorrow, Jan. 29, end of business, to be included in the prize drawing during the Workplace Safety Committee meeting on Feb. 2. Submit your answer to January’s question to dfink@messiah.edu or Donna Fink, Suite 3015.

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Job Opportunities:

The Department of Facility Services is accepting applications for the position of groundskeeper, seasonal part-time. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7848. Job-related questions may be directed to Pete Ramsey, grounds manager, at pramsey@messiah.edu.

The Admissions Office currently has an opening for the position of admissions visit coordinator. For additional information and to apply, please see:  http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7890. Job-related questions may be directed to Randy Ness, director of recruitment and constituent relations, at rness@messiah.edu.

Campus Events currently has an opening for the position of Campus Events Worker II – High Center, Shift 3B.  For additional information and to apply, please see:  http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7900. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu.

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

ROMANS 8:38-39

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Ted Davis to give lectures 

Ted Davis, professor of the history of science, will give a public lecture, “Why Christianity is Good for Science,” on Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Agora Institute for Civic Virtue & the Common Good in St. David’s, Pa. More information is at http://agorainstitute.org/events. Ted is also presenting a three-part series, “Christianity and Science in Historical Perspective,” at Derry Presbyterian Church (Hershey), starting on Sunday, Jan. 31, at 9:15 a.m., and continuing the next two Sundays.

Senior class lights the Swinging Bridge

The Class of 2016 is leaving their legacy by lighting the Swinging Bridge. Their ambitious goal to achieve 85% senior class participation and raise $6,040 by Commencement is underway! If you are interested in joining their philanthropic efforts, please visit www.messiah.edu/seniors16. Thank you to staff, faculty and students who have already generously contributed! If you have any questions, please direct them to lseneca@messiah.edu.

Winter orientation begins next Thursday, Jan. 28

Messiah College is excited to welcome our incoming new and transfer students as they begin their spring semester on Thursday, Jan. 28. You can visit http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/1973/winter_orientation_-_january to see their three-day orientation agenda. Any questions about orientation weekend can be directed to the Student Involvement and Leadership Programs office, ext. 5240 or silp@messiah.edu.

Compliance communications

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

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

Safety recalls

WalMart has recalled Rival Griddles sold between July 2015 – December 2015. The heating element can crack and water can get inside, posing a shock hazard when the griddle is plugged into an electrical outlet. For more information including what to do if you have one, and for information about additional safety recalls, refer to the Consumer Product Safety Commission website at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/

Who could use an extra $50?

It’s not too late to enter the safety contest for January. All entries must be received by Jan. 29 to be included in the prize drawing during the workplace safety committee meeting in February. Submit your answer to January’s question to dfink@messiah.edu or Donna Fink, Suite 3015.

Summer student employment reminder

Departments that plan to hire summer student employees are reminded to have summer job postings ready for internal (‘posted/not visible’) posting by Feb. 5. The Summer Job Fair will be held on Feb. 11 in Hostetter Chapel from 12:30-5 p.m. Any departments hiring for one or more new positions and/or one or more replacement student employees are required to attend the job fair. Additional information about summer student employment can be found here. Details about the summer job fair can be found here or by contacting bconrad@messiah.edu.

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For sale:

For rent: 

A fantastic apartment is for rent in downtown Harrisburg and available to move in on Feb. 1 (or earlier if needed)! Please check it out and also share it with anyone who is looking for a great apartment, in a great location, at a great price. My wife, son and I have lived here for three years and loved it. (We are only moving now to get a back yard for our growing son.) We loved the character, the layout, the old style gate elevator, the balconies, the city and river views, and the location next to downtown restaurants, cafes, the YMCA, and other activities like a yoga studio, art galleries and river festivals. The landlord is great, there is ample street parking, and the neighborhood is completely safe. Here is more information about how you can get a viewing: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3198225543-711-N-2nd-St-8-Harrisburg-PA-17102 If you have any further questions, please contact Rodney Green at 717-743-6418 or rgreen@messiah.edu.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11

NEWS

Robin Collins, distinguished professor and chair of the philosophy department in the School of the Humanities has just been awarded a grant for his project, “The Fine-tuning for Scientific Discovery.” The project involves completing the work he has done in the last five years showing that the fundamental parameters of physics – such as the mass of the proton – fall within an extremely small range of values that are optimal for the development of technology and the discovering of the universe. He calls this the “fine-tuning for discoverability.” Such fine-tuning implies that the universe is providentially structured for beings like us to do science and thus has profound philosophical and theological implications. The $217,000 grant is over a three-year period, beginning June 2016. It provides release time to complete a technical book focused on cases of this fine-tuning in particle physics (since this area of physics provides the strongest support for his thesis), several substantial articles on non-particle physics cases, a popular book on the topic, substantial summer stipend support for Messiah College physicist Abaz Kryemadhi to help him with the physics, along with honorarium money for other experts to review the work.

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Senior class leaves lights as legacy

This year, the senior class is leaving their legacy by lighting the Swinging Bridge. The Office of Annual Giving and Senior Class Gift Committee would like to thank the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies for kicking off their efforts! Each year the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies honors their seniors with a dinner, followed by an auction of donated items from the BRS faculty offices. The bidding is lively and fun with proceeds benefiting the senior class gift. This year the contribution was $1,039. Thank you faculty and students for your generosity and investment! To learn more about the Class of 2016’s class gift, click here .

2016 MLK Commemoration Week

The Intercultural Office – Multicultural Programs is proud to present the 2016 MLK Commemoration series beginning Friday, Jan. 15- Wednesday, Jan. 20. It is the College’s goal to reflect on the vision and Christian ministry of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for the purpose of encouraging and cultivating a deeper commitment to be God’s agents of justice, peace and reconciliation. For all the details on the week’s events, visit www.messiah.edu/mlk or see the attached poster.

Call for Nominations

Call for nominations – 2016 Alumni Awards
We need your help in identify deserving recipients for the 2016 Alumni Awards. The deadline for award nomination is Jan. 20.

Young Alumnus/a Achievement Award: This award recognizes an alumnus/a who has attended Messiah College within the past 15 years for significant contribution to church, vocation, community and/or Messiah College.

Distinguished Alumnus/a Achievement Award: This award recognizes long-term vocational excellence in a manner supportive of the mission and standards of Messiah.

Alumni Christian Service Award: This award recognizes outstanding lifelong service or long-term effort in fulfilling the mandates of the Christian gospel to both serve and sacrifice for the needs of humanity.

Alumni Appreciation Award: Alumni and friends are eligible for this award, which recognizes significant personal service and contribution to Messiah College. This is the only award that can go to a non-Messiah alum.

The following three links should be very helpful:
Previous Alumni Award Winners
Alumni Award Descriptions
Nominate an Alum

Networking breakfast – “Entrepreneurship Takes a Team: Building an Invested Community”

“Entrepreneurship Takes a Team: Building an Invested Community”
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 17
Schedule: 7-7:30 a.m., registration and networking; 7:30 a.m.- 9 a.m., event speaker; 9 a.m., event concludes, guests are encouraged to stay and network
Location: Eden Resort & Suites • 222 Eden Road, Lancaster PA 17601-4216
Cost and registration: $15; register at http://attend.com/MCBAF2016

Speaker: Peter Greer, Messiah College alumnus and entrepreneur-in-residence and President and CEO of Hope International, knows well the power of teams for entrepreneurship. As Hope has supported budding businesses around the world, Greer has repeatedly seen that a new enterprise’s success depends on the contributions of many—from those who birth an idea, to those who develop the business concept, to those who finance and implement it.
This event is OPEN TO EVERYONE! Please feel free to invite a guest.

Important ITS News

There are a number of new articles that may be of interest located on the ITS blog at helpdesk.messiah.edu. Please take a look and enjoy the new information.

• OneDrive – You may have heard about OneDrive, but maybe you’re unsure what this is or how this works. There is information located on our blog about OneDrive. Start with http://blogs.messiah.edu/its/question/what-is-onedrive, and click “Next Articles” to continue reading about OneDrive. If you have further questions regarding OneDrive, please feel free to contact the HelpDesk at ext. 4444.

• Firefox – If you are having issues with Canvas or using Firefox on a PC (not Mac), you may have an outdated version of Firefox. To update your version, please follow the blog article http://blogs.messiah.edu/its/archives/6226. Firefox should be on the list of applications to install.

• Windows 10 Upgrades – At this time, ITS has not determined when Windows 10 will start to be utilized by Messiah College. We are currently not aware of any Messiah applications requiring this operating system. Please do not attempt to upgrade to Windows 10 on your Messiah assigned computer. Watch for updates on the ITS blog at helpdesk.messiah.edu.

• El Capitan for Mac Users – Your computer may be prompting for an Operating System upgrade. Please check the blog article http://blogs.messiah.edu/its/archives/6510 for more information.

On-site Microsoft Word training – seats available for this Tuesday, Jan. 19!

Human Resources is sponsoring an on-site professional development opportunity for administrative support staff and we have room available to accommodate others. A training professional from Fred Pryor will cover Microsoft Word topics on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The morning session will run from 8:30-11:30 a.m., followed by an afternoon session from 1-4 p.m. Topics covered will include bulleted lists, styles and themes, outlining, table of contents, end and foot notes, merging, macros, forms creation and tables.

Preference will be given to those who are able to commit to both sessions. There will be a $20 charge to your department to help defray the cost of the training. Please contact Kathy Castonguay, Human Resources and Compliance, to inquire about participation.

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For Sale:
Soda Stream Source sparkling water maker – purchased in December and used only a few times. Paid $100, selling for $70. Please contact lprice@messiah.edu or 515-9934 if interested.

Wanted:
Gently used clothing for Boys 4T and Girls 5T or 6x. Please notify trader@messiah.edu with information.

Job Opportunities:
Campus Events currently has an opening for the position of Campus Events Worker I –3rd Shift. For additional details and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7755
Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at szeigler@messiah.edu or by dialing ext. 2940.

The Murray Library has an upcoming opening for the position of Librarian/Collection Development Coordinator. For additional information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7757
Job-related questions may be directed to Jonathan Lauer, director of the Murray Library, at jlauer@messiah.edu.

The Collaboratory for Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research has an opening for the position of Engineering Project Manager.  For additional information and to apply please see:  http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7776. Job-related questions may be directed to David Vader, professor of engineering, at dvader@messiah.edu.

And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.
John 1:6

NEWS

Dr. Raeann Hamon, distinguished professor of family science and gerontology, and Dr. Suzanne Smith (Washington State University Vancouver) served as guest editors for a special issue of the journal Family Science Review, devoted to innovative strategies for teaching family theories. The special issue is a collection of nine peer-reviewed manuscripts and one book review. Family Science Review is the publication of the Family Science Association. Professor Paul Johns, assistant professor of human development and family Science, and two of his students—Rachel L. Kreiger and Caroline M. Hurff—also had their manuscript included in the collection: “My Life as a Therapist”: A Journaling Method for Teaching Systems-Based Family Therapy Theories to Undergraduate Students.” The journal is available at: http://www.familyscienceassociation.org/familysciencereview/vol20/issue3%20#

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Bethesda Mission Donations
Thank you to everyone who donated items for Bethesda Mission at our employee Christmas luncheon. We collected a total of 595 pounds of socks, deodorant, toothpaste, sports balls, spiral notebooks and binders! Our grounds department graciously loaded a pickup truck and delivered the goods prior to Christmas break. Thanks, all!

Safety Contest
Congratulations to Cindy Burger, the winner of the Workplace Safety Committee’s safety contest question for December. She will receive a $50 gift card. The question for December was: In your primary work area, where is the location of the nearest fire pull alarm and AED? We hope everyone took the time to find the location of all emergency equipment and emergency exits for their work location.

Remember that for each of the remaining months of the contest, a question will be distributed to all employees via mass email. All correct answers for the month will go into a prize drawing; each month the prize is a $50 gift card. Watch your email on Monday, Jan. 11 for the next question!

Employee mileage reimbursement rate

IRS has announced an adjusted mileage reimbursement rate of $0.54 per mile for car, van, pickup truck or panel truck effective Jan. 1. Messiah College has adopted the rate decrease. Mileage reimbursement requests, regardless of travel date, should be calculated using the new rate of $0.54 per mile. Please note: this rate is for reimbursement requests only and does not impact the College’s internal charges for use of fleet vehicles.

For your convenience, an updated Mileage reimbursement form will be available at McSquare_EmployeeQuicklinks_BusinessOffice_Forms or click here: http://mcweb.messiah.edu/mcsquare/businessoffice/Documents/Mileage%20Form%20FY16.pdf.

Phone tips

Incoming calls: When calling from off campus, you can reach someone by using 717-796-1800 followed by 1 and the person’s extension when you hear the recording.
Extension numbers: You can use MCSquare or Outlook to find a person’s extension.
Outside calls: When you need to make an outside call, dial 9 first to get an outside line. If the number you are trying to reach is a 717 area code, you don’t need to dial 717–just dial 9 and the number.
If you need to make an outside call not in the 717 area code, dial 9, 1 and the area code and number.

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For Sale:
Brown leather reclining easy chair. Contemporary design. Photo here.
Asking $145. Please respond to jlauer@messiah.edu or 717-691-8341

Chair and a half chocolate brown leather recliner, $225 (purchased for $429). If interested, contact trader@messiah.edu.

X-Box games and new amazon fire case: Factory sealed Xbox 360 Just Dance 2015, $20; factory sealed Xbox 360 Just Dance 2016, $35; brand new Amazon Fire 7” 8GB with case, never used just opened to display, $65. Contact Renee at rfeather@messiah.edu if interested.

For Rent:
Farmhouse in a country setting with lots of backyard space for $1000/month (includes water and trash pick-up). Located 8-10 minutes from campus. Three Bedroom, 2 bathroom with wood fireplace den, family room, dining room and kitchen. Also includes a detached garage with storage space and a front wooden deck, range, refrigerator, frontload washer and dryer. Renters are responsible for electric and oil heat as this is not included in rent. Pets allowed. If interested, contact Marcelle Giovannetti at mgiovannetti@messiah.edu or 717-350-0610.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

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Employee Christmas luncheon

Don’t forget! This year’s employee Christmas luncheon will take place tomorrow from noon-2:30 p.m. in Lottie Nelson Dining Room. Come and enjoy food, fellowship and festive entertainment as we join together to celebrate this holiday season.

Bethesda Mission’s ministries reach men, women and children in the Harrisburg area, seeking to inspire hope in each person. This mission meshes well with the theme for the luncheon this year—the anticipation and hope of Christmas Eve. To participate in our tradition of charitable giving at this event, please bring an item from the following list to the luncheon:

• Toothpaste
• Men’s deodorant
• Men’s white socks
• Sports ball (football, soccer, basketball)
• 1” binder
• Spiral notebook

We’ve provided another visual to help you remember the list of items! See link. Please contact Human Resources and Compliance with any questions. All donations are optional.

Accounts payable reminder

Accounts payable would like to remind the campus there will be no checks issued for the week of Christmas, Dec. 21-31, 2015. Our checks are processed weekly on Thursdays, so please plan accordingly if you will need a check issued over these periods.

Campus budget forum

The annual campus budget forum is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 7 from noon-1:30 p.m. in Frey 110. There will be a presentation by David Walker, vice president for finance and planning, and a Q&A session. Following feedback from governance groups, College Council is scheduled to vote on potential increases to tuition, room, board and fees on January 21. The forum is open to all employees and attendance is encouraged.

Winter recess P-Card reminders

The deadline for allocating December transactions is Jan. 6, 2016, and the deadline for approving December transactions is Jan. 11, 2016. If you do not work during January, please make sure that your December transactions are allocated prior to your last work day before winter recess. If a transaction has not posted to your account prior to your last work day, please make arrangements with the P-Card administrator to have it allocated. If you do not work during January but typically approve transactions for someone who does, please arrange a delegate to handle the December approvals in your absence.

Questions should be directed to the P-Card administrator at ext. 2211 or to pcard@messiah.edu.

Phone tips

Incoming calls When calling from off campus, you can reach someone by using 717-796-1800 followed by 1 +extension when the recording comes on.

Extension numbers You can use MCSquare or Outlook to find a person’s extension.

Outside calls When you need to make an outside call, dial 9 first to get an outside line.  If the number you are trying to reach is a 717 area code, you don’t need to dial 717–just dial 9 and the number.

If you need to make an outside call not in the 717 area code, dial 9, 1 and the area code and number.

Feb. 10 workshop explores fresh ways to partner with vulnerable and marginalized people to combat extreme poverty

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you want to invest in others? Evangelical Seminary has created a one-day event to help those with a passion to use their resources to creatively invest in another’s future. The seminar “Fresh Hope for the Poor: Moving Beyond Charity” brings four successful entrepreneurs together on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Dixon University Center, Harrisburg.

The four entrepreneurs are Peter Greer of Hope International and entrepreneur-in-residence at Messiah College, Michelle Kime of ImagineGoods, TJ Foltz of HumanKind Water, and Jo Ann Spidle of Ten Thousand Villages. See more in the flyer here.

$50 reminder

Don’t let all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season keep you from a chance to win a $50 gift card. Remember to enter the December Safety Question contest. Entries must be received by Dec. 31. Send your submission to Donna Fink, suite 3015, or email to dfink@messiah.edu.

Holiday safety tips

The Red Cross and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) off the following tips to help prevent holiday home fires:  

Christmas tree care

1. Purchase flame retardant metallic or artificial trees.
2. If you have a real tree, make sure that it has fresh, green needles that aren’t easily broken.  Keep live trees as moist as possible by giving them plenty of water.
3. Use a sturdy tree stand designed not to tip over.
4. Keep trees at least three feet away from heat sources, including fireplaces, portable heaters, radiators, heat vents and candles.
5. Make sure that any light strings or other decorations for the tree are in good condition and follow manufacturer’s instructions for their use.  Do not use anything with frayed electrical cords.
6. Never put tree branches or needles in a fireplace or wood burning stove.
7. Safely dispose of trees as they become dry and needles begin to drop.
8. Dispose of trees through recycling centers or community pick-up services.  Dried-out trees should not be left in a house or garage, or placed against the house or garage.
9. This NFPA/UL video demonstrates the flammability of a dry Christmas tree versus a tree that has been watered regularly.

Holiday lights and decorations

1. Always unplug tree and holiday lights before leaving home or going to bed.
2. Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or wear.
3. Some lights are designed specifically for indoor use and some for outdoor use; be sure you are using them correctly.
4. Avoid overloading electrical outlets by not linking more than three light strands or a maximum of 50 lights for the screw-in bulbs.
5. Use decorations that are flame-resistant or flame-retardant.
6. Place decorations at least three feet away from fireplaces, portable heaters, radiators, heat vents and candles.

Holiday candles

1. Always extinguish them before leaving the room or going to bed.  Do not leave a room before extinguishing candles.
2. Never use lit candles to decorate a tree.
3. Keep them at least three feet away from trees and holiday decorations, and other items that can catch fire like clothing, papers and curtains.
4. Keep them out of the reach of children.

Early arrivals

If you are bringing back any students for a college related reason before Tuesday, Jan. 5, you will need to submit their name, date of return and reason for return to housing@messiah.edu.  Requests must be submitted by Friday, Dec. 18.

Deposits are due for The 7 Cities of Revelation and the Greek Island of Patmos tour

This week is the deposit deadline for The 7 Cities of Revelation and the Greek Island of Patmos tour (June 3-12, 2016).

To see a full itinerary description of all the sites and activities included in the tour, please see the attached brochure or visit this link:  http://www.tutkutours.com/BIB_Biblical_Turkey_2016.asp.

Please feel free to email me at mramey@messiah.edu or at meg.ramey@gmail.com with any questions.

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Wanted:

Male kitten: looking for a male kitten that is ready to leave his mother and has been checked by a vet. Must be available by Christmas Eve. Please contact Annie Minicuci at aminicuci@messiah.edu.

 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid.⁷ I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

Luke 2:10

NEWS

From Kathy Hettinga, professor of art and design 

It was a very good year for design awards for Messiah College!

• Brianna Jewell and Matthew Listor, students in the Design as Service course, received a design award for their work titled: “National Parks in the Chesapeake” created for the National Parks Conservation Association. Brianna and Matthew worked as a design team—designing, illustrating and overseeing production of the multiple panel/poster brochure for national organization NPCA.
• Kathy T. Hettinga received a design award for her work titled “[Im]material, Exhibition Announcement” for the Aughinbaugh Gallery, created for Elizabeth Dubin, gallery director. Photography and artwork for the announcement and poster were created by Brenton Good, Kathy T. Hettinga and the Women’s Studio Workshop.
• The Messiah College students’ and Professor Hettinga’s designs were selected for the 2015 American Graphic Design Awards out of 9,000 entries! The design work will be published in the 250 page Graphic Design: USA’s Design Annual, and on their popular website and digital annuals for desktop, tablet and smartphone. Students Brianna Jewell and Matthew Listor and Professor Hettinga’s design work will be seen alongside design work from Harvard and Yale University, SVA and Parsons, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, Adobe, U.S. Olympic Committee and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Editor/publisher Gorden Kaye describes the winning entries as “exceptional.” The 52-year-old competition is presented by Graphic Design USA, the business-to-business magazine for creative professionals. The awards program honors, and encourages recognition of, the power of design to shape commerce, culture and communications.

Personnel changes in graduate programs

As Graduate Programs continues to grow, there are several personnel changes based on new program development, compliance and Messiah’s commitment to excellence. Stephanie Patterson has accepted the position of administrative assistant for occupational therapy, dietetic internship and graduate programs in business and leadership. She will be providing key support to these programs as they intentionally grow to extend the mission of Messiah College, meet the needs of students and seek appropriate accreditation, authorization, etc. Much of her time will be spent preparing the initial application for occupational therapy accreditation in preparation for our first cohort of students who we hope to enroll in the summer of 2017.

As we prepare for the first cohort of DNP students (fall 2016), Ashley Ringquist’s responsibilities have been adjusted to account for this new program. Ashley will now be serving as the administrative assistant to the director of graduate program in nursing and clinical coordinator for the graduate program in nursing. This is an essential role that will ensure that we have quality clinical experiences for our DNP and MSN students and that we are in compliance with various state boards of nursing.

As financial modeling and fiscal management are essential to our graduate programming efforts, we welcome Rebekah Ostby to Messiah College to serve as the graduate programs coordinator. Rebekah is a graduate of Eastern University having earned an undergraduate degree in business management, and she will complete an MBA from Eastern University (August 2016). Most recently, she served as the assistant director of student services/site director of Eastern University, Harrisburg Campus. In her role at Messiah College, she will be responsible for financial modeling, budget preparation, budget monitoring and administrative support projects to support all of our graduate programs.

Dr. Julie Gomboc-Turyan will continue to serve as the assistant director of graduate and nontraditional curriculum, and this restructuring will provide her with dedicated time to address new program/curriculum development, assessment/improvement of current programs and state authorization compliance.

Finally, Dr. Kris Cravey, assistant professor of business, has accepted the appointment of program director of graduate programs in business and leadership. This appointment will be effective January 2016. Kris will continue to serve as a graduate-level faculty member and will be filling the role that was vacated by Rob Pepper, who was recently appointed assistant provost for graduate and nontraditional programs.

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Christmas luncheon collection for Bethesda Mission

Bethesda Mission’s ministries reach men, women and children in the Harrisburg area, seeking to inspire hope in each person. This mission meshes well with the theme for the luncheon this year–the anticipation and hope of Christmas Eve. To participate in our tradition of charitable giving at this event, please bring an item from the following list to the luncheon:

• Toothpaste
• Men’s deodorant
• Men’s white socks
• Sports ball (football, soccer, basketball)
• 1” binder
• Spiral notebook

We’ve provided another visual to help you remember the list of items! See link.

Please contact Human Resources and Compliance with any questions. All donations are optional.

EMPOWER wellness program beginning in January

One of the most successful wellness programs we’ve offered in the past is back! EMPOWER is an on-site weight management program that enables participants to move forward in meeting personal goals, provides helpful knowledge in the areas of physical activity and nutrition and creates a community of support. Through eight weekly meetings, utilizing interactive engagement with a senior health coach and individual sharing, participants are guided into a lifetime of weight management success. Our goal is to run a program at Messiah on Mondays from noon-1 p.m. beginning Jan. 11 and ending Feb. 29.

At least 15 employees must register for us to be able to offer this program so find a friend and sign up today. If you are not able to attend at least six of the eight sessions, we ask you not to register for the program. Employees can register simply by emailing Doug Miller at dmiller@messiah.edu. Deadline for registrations is Dec. 23. It is open to employees and spouses. You do not need to be insured by Capital Blue Cross to participate.

Here’s what Messiah employees who participated in this program in the past had to say about it:

“The program is uplifting. Learning you can eat healthy without going to the extreme was encouraging.” 

“Empower was the most effective program I have ever been involved with, I’m still using what I learned two years later! In terms of exercise and weight management it’s the best investment in time you can make.”  

“One of the most beneficial aspects of Empower was that I left the class armed with resources to help me to continue to work toward my health goals.”  

“This is more than just a class, it is a life-learning experience. We were empowered not only with the basics of nutrition and exercise, but more importantly we were given the gift of encouragement.”

“I have signed up for the Empower class twice and loved it! It was great motivation to stay on track. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in leading a healthier lifestyle!”

“If you need encouragement on eating healthier, finding time for exercise and just all around feeling better, go to EMPOWER. It is well worth it!”

Starter spider plants available for your home or office

Spider plants help to improve indoor air quality and are very easy to take care of. I have several starter plants or “spiderettes” available for free. Solid green leaves or green and white striped leaves. Contact Carrie Barlup at cbarlup@messiah.edu if you’d like a plant or two or more! They make great gifts for the holidays.

Still needed: a few good elves

Each year, in the spirit of the season, employees volunteer to help us at the employee Christmas luncheon. This allows our colleagues in dining services and campus events to more fully participate in the event. If you haven’t participated before, or if you’ve had a great time volunteering in the past, we need you this year…and it’s fun!

We are still in need of a few people to help us clean up after the event, particularly to box up donations. The members of the HR team would really appreciate your help! If you would like to volunteer, please contact Victoria Johnson, human resources, at VJohnson@messiah.edu by Monday, Dec. 14.

President’s Report, new Bridge site

Last year, Messiah’s editorial team redesigned The Bridge, the College’s quarterly alumni magazine. As the second phase of this redesign, The Bridge now launches its new website, messiah.edu/the_bridge, in conjunction with its President’s Report issue. The revamped website will make it easier to enjoy the magazine in its entirety online and to share articles with friends.  In this issue, look for the year-in-review timeline, the financial report and profiles of outstanding alums.

Prefer a hard copy of the President’s Report issue of The Bridge? Printed copies are available in the lounges of Eisenhower and Boyer. As always, additional quantities can be found on the third floor of Old Main in the reception area.

As a reader, what do you think of the redesigned magazine and website? Go to messiah.edu/bridgesurvey to take a quick readership survey. Survey participants will be entered to win one of five $50 gift cards to The Campus Store, which can be used on campus or online. The deadline is Jan. 15.

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Job Opportunities:

The Department of Graduate Enrollment and Student Services has a current opening for the part-time position of graduate enrollment coordinator. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7556. Job-related questions may be directed to Matt Reitnour, director of graduate and non-traditional enrollment, at MReitnour@messiah.edu.

The Department Human Resources and Compliance has a current opening for the full-time, three-year position of program coordinator. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7596

Job-related questions may be directed to Inger Blount, assistant director of human resources and manager of employment, at iblount@messiah.edu.

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”

Psalm 107:1

NEWS

The Allegheny Mountain Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) recently held their annual Student Auditions Competition at Susquehanna University.  Several Messiah College voice majors competed, with the following students winning their divisions: Sarah Adams, Upper College Music Theater Women (student of Elaine Henderson); Paige Waldron, Lower College Music Theater Women (student of Elaine Henderson); Ian Bethmann, Sophomore College Men (student of Damian Savarino); and Britney Yauger, First-Year College Women (student of Damian Savarino). The following students were named semi-finalists: Johanna Harcrow, Senior College Women (student of Elaine Henderson); Persephone Marien, Junior College Women (student of Elaine Henderson); Kiya Jackson, Sophomore College Women (student of Damian Savarino); and Autumn Deck, First-Year College Women (student of Damian Savarino).  Please join the Department of Music in congratulating these fine young singers!

Dr. Raeann Hamon and four students from the Department of Human Development and Family Science attended the National Council on Family Relations Conference, November 11-14 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Raeann organized a symposium entitled “Innovative Strategies for Teaching Family Theories” and presented a paper within it: “‘What do you have to offer me?’: A Relationship Building Activity for Demonstrating Social Exchange Theory.” Hamon was also one of five presenters in a symposium entitled “The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Family Science Academic Careers,” which was selected to be live-streamed. As a fellow, Dr. Hamon was invited to lead a roundtable on the topic of “Advancing the Discipline of Family Science”. The HDFS students attended poster and plenary sessions, gleaned graduate school information at the university reception, and met numerous scholars in the field. Morgan Luce even won a drawing for three free nights at next year’s conference hotel.

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Thanksgiving safety
Did you know that Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment? For some tips on keeping your holiday safe and free of accidents, read the NFPA publication on Thanksgiving Safety.

No Intercom week of Nov. 26
Due to Thanksgiving, the Intercom will not be published Nov. 26. The next issue will be  Dec. 3.

Annual Amani bead holiday sale
Dec. 1 and 2, 9 a.m. -3 p.m., Eisenhower Commons

Handcrafted Amani bead jewelry, lots of Kenyan market items including ornaments, nativity scenes, scarves, etc. All priced between $3 and $40. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to New Life Homes, a network of homes in Kenya caring for abandoned and orphaned infants. We accept cash, checks, credit cards and Falcon dollars.

New assistant director of annual giving, phonathon and web marketing
I am pleased to announce Cady Sullivan will be joining the Office of Annual Giving team as the assistant director of annual giving, phonathon and web marketing. Cady earned her undergraduate degree from Messiah College and is currently enrolled in Messiah’s Masters in Higher Education program. Her education and professional experience place her in an excellent position to provide strategic planning for the phonathon program, web marketing and fundraising initiatives. In addition, Cady brings expertise and a deep appreciation for our phonathon program, as she was employed as a caller during her undergraduate experience. Cady is passionate about the mission of Messiah College and eager to continue the tradition of helping make a Messiah College education more affordable to our students.
–Beth Clark

Peter Greer to speak about his new book, “Mission Drift”
Please join the School of Business, Education and Social Sciences in welcoming Peter Greer, entrepreneur in residence, for his first speaking event on campus. Peter will be speaking about his new book, “Mission Drift” on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Frey 110.

6th annual Nobel Prize seminar
The Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, and Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics present the 6th annual Nobel Prize Seminar on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 5:15 p.m. in Frey 110 (Alexander Auditorium). Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. See attachment for talk descriptions.

We need your vote – alum Kay See Tan a Top 12 finalist!
The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) is launching a new Young Alumni Award to highlight the significant impact of alumni from Christian colleges and universities. Messiah alum Kay See Tan ’08 has made it to the top 12! Please take a minute to vote for Kay See—it would be great to see a fellow Falcon take the honor! You can vote once a day and must like the CCCU Facebook page to be able to participate. Vote now: http://on.fb.me/1YgrNJE

Annual Authors’ Exhibit: attention educators!
The annual Authors’ Exhibit will be held on Friday, Dec. 11. Please submit hard copies of your publications, exhibits, performance materials, etc. from Jan. -Dec. 2015 for display at this important event held in conjunction with the New Doc’s Tea. Materials can be dropped off at Carol Hostetter’s office in Boyer 101 or put in campus mail to Suite 3008. Materials will be returned to you following the event.

Seeking six artificial trees
The Student Activities Board (SAB) is looking for at least six artificial Christmas trees to borrow for their annual student Christmas Traditions dance event being held on campus in Hitchcock Arena on Dec. 12. If you are willing to lend your unused or unwanted artificial tree to SAB for the event, please contact Ashley Burkett at sabdances@gmail.com. The trees are only need for one day and you will get it back. Prelit or unlit trees, green or white.  Any height 5 feet and taller. Thank you for your help!

The Oakes Museum of Natural History holiday open house
Join us for our annual holiday open house on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 1-5 p.m. This event is our way of saying “thank you” to each of you in the community for supporting us throughout the year. There will be a winter craft project for children, a story time, winter photo booth, special discounts in the gift shop, drawings for museum gift certificates and refreshments. Admission is free, so invite a friend. You do not need to RSVP for this event. Please contact the museum office at 717-691-6082 or at oakesmuseum@messiah.edu if you have questions.

Budget managers – capital budget requests for fiscal year 2016-2017
Please click here to view a memorandum from Jill Hans, director of financial planning and budget, regarding capital budget requests for fiscal year 2016-2017.

Who couldn’t use a $50 gift card in time for Christmas shopping?
If you wish to be entered into the drawing for a $50 gift card, you must submit your entry for the November safety question by Friday, Nov. 27. All correct responses will be entered into the drawing; the winning entry will be pulled on Tuesday, Dec.  1 at the Workplace Safety Committee meeting. To enter, simply email your name, department and the answer to the following question to dfink@messiah.edu.

Question: A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides information about the chemical substance, including but not limited to health hazard information, physical hazard information, first aid information, and how to contact the manufacture if you need more information. clorox regular bleach is included in the inventory for Campus Events and is probably found in many homes. Under first aid measures on the sds, which of the following should you do for ingestion?

1. induce vomiting
2. have the individual drink a glass of milk
3. call a poison control center
4. administer a charcoal slurry

SDSs for Messiah College are maintained in an online program. If you need help in using the online SDS system, ask a colleague or refer to this step-by-step procedure.

C.S. Lewis Institute Community Lecture
The C.S. Lewis Institute of central PA is sponsoring their first community lecture this coming Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. with Dr. Ken Boa speaking on the topic “Light in the Darkness: A Christian Response to Increasing Societal Hostility.” This is public, free event (no RSVP required) will be held in Frey Hall auditorium at Messiah College. For more information: http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/webfm_send/4604. Contact Stacy Masshardt at s.masshardt@cslewisinstitute.org  if you have questions.

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For Sale:

Wii console and accessories – remote controllers, sensor, remote charger system, and Wii guitar.  Asking $50 for everything combined.

Master’s gown (regalia) – in great shape, only worn a few times.  Black, decent material and length.  Asking $50. Contact dcurry1@messiah.edu if interested.

For Rent:

A two-bedroom apartment with AC in easy walking distance to Messiah College (just above the soccer field) will be available on Jan. 1 (or as early as December). The apartment has a living-dining room area, kitchen, study, two bathrooms and garage. Appliances: stove, refrigerator, dish washer, washer and dryer. Utilities include oil heat, sewer and garbage collection. $925 a month. Call 717-766-4937 for more information.

Job Opportunities:

The Department of Athletics has a current opening for the full-time position of head women’s volleyball coach. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7448. Job-related questions may be directed to Jack Cole, athletic director, at JCole@messiah.edu.

The Department of Student Involvement and Leadership Programs has a current opening for the full-time position of assistant director of Student Involvement and Leadership Programs. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7445. Job-related questions may be directed to Kevin Villegas, director of Student involvement and Leadership Programs, at KVillega@messiah.edu.