Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

Deuteronomy 6:5

NEWS

Kathy T. Hettinga, professor of art and design, has been awarded the Denbo Fellowship at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center—prints and book arts center—located in the arts district of downtown Silver Spring, MD.  The contemporary arts center was founded by noted artist and teacher Helen C. Frederick to provide a conducive environment for artistic collaboration and dialogue. Selected by a panel of professional artists, curators and art administrators, the Fellowship is competitively awarded for artistic merit and quality of the residency plan to create a new body of work. The Fellowship includes 24 hour access to the art center, technical assistance and a stipend. Hettinga will be a Fellow in residency during her upcoming spring sabbatical.

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The Department of Education will host its annual Faculty Fall Forum, featuring Dr. Carol Buckley on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m. in Boyer 131. Dr. Buckley will discuss “Changing Math Attitudes: One Family at a Time,” that will provide an in-depth report on her progress on and analysis of such points of research as the impact on student math attitude as it relates to math achievement; her research design; math attitudinal survey (parent and child); and Messiah College student outcome from experiential learning. Please join us for a new perspective on an old problem—with refreshments.

Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch and Laureen Mgrdichian of Biola University recently presented a paper titled “Mindful Marketing: A Branded Approach for Instilling Marketing Ethics” at the Christian Business Faculty Association national conference in Virginia Beach. The paper is based on the Mindful Marketing concept David has developed, which utilizes a unique model (the Mindful Matrix), an interactive website (www.MindfulMarketing.org), and a weekly blog (Mindful Matters) to make marketing ethics education more impactful and enduring.

One of David’s Mindful Matters blog posts was recently republished on Quartz, “a digitally native news outlet, born in 2012, for business people in the new global economy.” The article, which examines the ethics and legality of fantasy sports ads, can be read here. If you would like to receive the weekly Mindful Matters blog via email, click here.

Dwayne Magee, director of press and postal services, has been named the next President-elect of the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA). This is an international organization with 621 members from a variety of businesses that have in-plant printing from higher education, hospital, government, etc. Past presidents have been from Oklahoma, LSU, Ole Miss and Briggs Straton.  Please congratulate Dwayne on his appointment. – – Kathie Shafer, vice president of operations

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Open door day

The open door day with President Phipps, scheduled for Nov. 18, has been postponed.

Upcoming wellness workshop

The next wellness workshop will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from noon -12:45 p.m. in Parmer Cinema. The title of the workshop is “PORTION DISTORTION: The Food You Love in the Size You Need.” It will be presented by nutrition and dietetics students. We hope you’ll plan to attend this informational workshop.

Annual soup sale

The annual soup sale sponsored by the Division of Finance and Planning is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 pm in the Payroll Office lobby, located on the first floor of Old Main. Enjoy a cup of soup and a bottle of water for $3.50 or a cup of soup, hot dog and a bottle of water for $5. Soup options include: Beef Vegetable, Cheeseburger, Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken Corn Noodle, Chili, Creamy Crab and Loaded Potato (a gluten-free option). Baked goods will also be available for purchase. ALL proceeds benefit local families for Christmas. We are also collecting canned goods, non-perishable food items and diapers for the Silence of Mary Homes in Harrisburg. Please support this worthy cause and enjoy some homemade soup!

Walking Works program

At last count, 26 Messiah employees are participating in the Walking Works online activity tracking program. Recording daily exercise is a good way to make you accountable for getting in the activity we need each day. So far, 6,197,000 steps have been recorded which equates to 3,106 miles. Remember, any activity can be recorded (the online tracker immediately converts it to an equivalent number of steps so participants can see how close they are to the recommended 10,000 steps/day). Instructions for the easy sign-up can be found at the Messiah Wellness webpage (http://www.messiah.edu/info/20897/wellness). Congratulations to the following participants who won free prizes in the recent drawing: Gina Jablonski, Timothy Knapp, Robin Lauermann, Richard Roberson and Lin Taylor.

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.

Oregon Extension faculty member to visit campus

Oregon Extension faculty member Heidi Gehman will be on campus Monday, Nov. 16 – Wednesday, Nov. 18 to talk to students and faculty about opportunities for students to study at the Oregon Extension.

If you are interested in meeting with Heidi or inviting her to speak to your class, please contact Wendy Lippert at wlippert@messiah.edu.

Heidi will have an information table in Eisenhower Commons and will be hosting informational meetings. Please encourage interested students attend:

• Nov. 17, 2015 – Information Session, 4 p.m. – Boyer 234
• Nov. 18, 2015 – Information Session,  Noon – Boyer 234

To learn more about this program, please browse: http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/1066/oregon_extension

Accounts payable reminder

Accounts payable would like to remind the campus no checks will be issued for the weeks of Thanksgiving, Nov. 23-27 and Christmas, Dec. 21-31, 2015. Our checks are processed weekly on Thursdays. Please plan accordingly if you will need a check issued over these periods.

Spring HIGHLIGHTS brochure submissions

The Office of Marketing and Communications is again producing a Highlights brochure to promote the public events occurring on campus during the spring semester. In an effort to bring more people to campus, we will mail the brochure to more than 4,000 homes in the community in early January. To ensure your public event (i.e. a concert, recital, play, lecture, conference, performance or any other event at which you would welcome the general public) is included, please send the event, date, time, place, contact name, admission charge (if any) and contact phone number to Karen Garlinger (kgarlinger@messiah.edu) no later than Friday, Nov.20.

The Highlights brochures have been very well received in the past and demand for them has been high, both on and off campus. If you would like to order a quantity for your own department’s use, please call Karen at ext. 7342. There will be a charge of $12 per 100 brochures (12 cents per copy) to cover the additional printing costs.

The 7 Cities of Revelation and the Greek Island of Patmos (June 3-12, 2016)

Deposits are due Nov. 15 for anyone wishing to receive the discounted rate. The final date for sign-up and deposits for the trip are Dec. 15.

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.

Needed: a few good elves

Each year, in the spirit of the season, employees volunteer to help with setup, serving and cleanup 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! Please consider volunteering for one of the following time slots on Friday, Dec. 18:

Set-up:     9- 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.- Noon

Serving:   Two 45 minute shifts during lunch; meet at 11:40 a.m. for instructions

Cleanup: 2:30- 3:30 p.m.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Victoria Johnson, human resources, at VJohnson@messiah.edu by Wednesday, Dec. 9. 

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.

“Better Health Works”, a book from Capital Blue Cross Book, available while supplies last

Capital Blue Cross has donated a limited number of a book “Better Health Works” to be distributed to employees of Messiah College who are covered under the Capital Blue Cross health plans. This is a self-care guide for you and your family. Some of the topics covered are:

• Better care, lower costs
• First aid and emergencies
• Common health problems
• Living better with chronic disease
• Staying healthy

The books will be distributed on a first come-first served basis while supplies last. If you would like a book, please stop by Su Deitch’s office in Old Main, room 203 between 7:15 a.m. and 4 p.m.

INTERCOM Information

Due to the upcoming holidays, Intercom will not publish the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Please be reminded that the regular deadline for submission is Tuesday at 4 p.m. If you have any questions, please email intercom@messiah.edu.

Free Biometric Screenings

As a part of the PinnacleHealth CARES program, Messiah College has scheduled FREE biometric screenings. While these biometric screenings are provided as part of the Care Connect medical plan, we feel it is important to make them available to all full and part-time employees.

The biometric screening provides an opportunity for early detection of health risks such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity.

These screenings have been scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17 and Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 6:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in Hostetter 113.

In order for your biometric screening to be accurate, an 8-10 hour fast is required. You may drink water and take any medications you normally take each morning but no other food or drink. Light snacks will be provided after you have your screening.

To make an appointment for your biometric screening, go to

www.pinnaclehealth.org/Messiahbiometrics

Health Risk Assessments

In addition to participating in our biometric screenings, we are asking ALL employees to complete the PinnacleHealth Health Risk Assessment BEFORE Dec. 31. To do this, please visit www.pinnaclehealth.org/CARESHRA, click on the box next to Messiah College, then click “sign up” below the “log in” button. This will prompt you to create a user name and password. An email address and first and last name are required. After logging in, on the right side of the page, you will see “What is your wellness score?” with a banner underneath that says, “Assess your health now!” Click this banner and it will launch the HRA.

Completion of this Health Risk Assessment will assist our Wellness Team in knowing where to focus their educational efforts.

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

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Job Opportunities:

The Office of Human Resources and Compliance has a current opening for the full-time position of human resources administrative assistant. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7424.

Job-related questions may be directed to Inger Blount at iblount@messiah.edu.

For Sale:

Galileo Astro/Terrestrial Telescope, 1000mm/120mm, great condition – $45 Includes CD-ROM set, Mars eye electronic finder, accessory tray, and pre-assembled tripod. Contact chall@messiah.edu.

Free:

Moving boxes of all sizes free to anyone who will pick them up.

Contact Cindy Goforth at ext. 7214

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West Shore Christian Academy, the region’s largest Christian school, located in Shiremanstown is pleased to welcome the Messiah College Powerhouse Band on Saturday, Nov. 14 for a Night of Worship. This event will also feature national radio personality Brant Hansen from the Word FM. Brant will be sharing his story as well as speaking about the ministry of CURE International. The evening is great for children and adults alike and all proceeds will support the work of CURE International, an international healthcare ministry whose headquarters are in central PA. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. To purchase tickets and/or get directions call 717-737-3550, ext. 129. The event starts at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets will also be available on the evening of Nov. 14.

The Arts Hub at the Grantham Church is hosting Good Company A Cappella on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 15, at 3 p.m. Several of its members are Messiah alums. PLUS…in the Art Gallery is an exhibit of plein air paintings by Peter Emerson, with an art reception at intermission. These events are free and open to the public. Hope to see you there! Contact Shirley Groff, groff@messiah.edu.

A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

Proverbs 15:30

NEWS

Dr. Ted Davis will be presenting a talk titled “The Bible and Biology: How Did We Get Here?” at the Faith Angle Forum Nov. 16, 2015 hosted by the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) in Miami.  EPPC is Washington D.C.’s premier institute dedicated to applying the Judeo-Christian moral tradition to critical issues of public policy.

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Accounts Payable Reminder

Accounts Payable would like to remind the campus no checks will be issued for the weeks of Thanksgiving, Nov 23-27 and Christmas, Dec 21-31, 2015. Our check are processed weekly on Thursdays. Please plan accordingly if you will need a check issued over these periods.

Save the Date – Tuesday, Nov. 17

The division of finance and planning will host the annual soup sale Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the payroll office lobby on the first floor of Old Main. All proceeds benefit local families in need for Christmas. Please support this worthy cause and enjoy some amazing homemade soup! More details will be provided in next week’s edition of the Intercom.

Flu Season

In the U.S., flu season occurs in the winter with outbreaks as early as October and as late as May. Symptoms can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea. You do not have to have a fever to have the flu. Young children, elderly, pregnant women and individuals with certain health conditions are extremely susceptible to the flu.

Flu is spread when people with the flu cough, sneeze or talk, emitting droplets directly on others or on objects that are then touched by others. People infected with the flu can infect others 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5-7 days after becoming sick (and, in some severe cases, even longer).

To prepare for this year’s flu season, the CDC recommends:

• Getting the yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. The sooner you get it, the better!
• Avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you get the flu, stay home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone.
• While sick, limit contact with others.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after use.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth to prevent the spreading of germs.
• Routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects such as doorknobs, keyboards, phones, children’s toys, bathroom surfaces, etc.

Mark the Beginning of Advent with the Annual Celebration of the Light

All students and employees are invited to attend the traditional start of the Christmas season at Messiah Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 4:45 p.m. Come join the campus community for carol singing, prayer, scripture reading and the lighting of the campus Christmas tree. Hot chocolate, cider, pumpkin cookies and other seasonal treats will be served.

Supervisors are asked to provide release time as able to those non-essential employees who would like to attend.

Rain Date: Thursday, Dec. 3 at 4:45 p.m. in the Eisenhower Campus Center Circle. In case of inclement weather on December 3, the event will be held indoors in the Larsen Student Union.

Conversations with Reginald Oduor, Kenyan Scholar and Human Rights Activist: Nov. 16 & 17

Monday, Nov. 16: 

7-8 “How Africa Can Help America”

Hostetter Chapel

Tuesday, Nov. 17: 

4:15-5:30 African Philosophy: Thought and Practice

Boyer 336

Kenyan philosopher and activist, Dr. Reginald Oduor is internationally known for his scholarship in political philosophy, ethics and philosophy of religion. Blind since he was a baby, he is also one of Kenya’s leading voices for the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities.

Co-sponsored by Diversity Affairs, Intercultural Office, Center for Public Humanities and the departments of biblical and religious studies, philosophy, politics and international relations.

Safety Contest

Congratulations to Nicole Benner, the winner of the Workplace Safety Committee’s Safety Contest question for October. She will receive a $50 gift card. The question for October was: If there is an active shooter situation, when should you sound the fire alarm as part of the response?

The correct answer for October’s question: NEVER sound the fire alarm in a non-fire emergency situation.

Remember that for each of the remaining five 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, November 9 for the next question!

United Way Employee Pledge Drive

The annual Employee Pledge Drive launched this week and will run through Friday, Nov. 13. By donating to The United Way of the Capital Region (UWCR) during the pledge drive, you can help support programs focusing on critical needs such as education intervention. Last year, with the assistance of the UWCR, 513 children under the age of three received early intervention services to help with developmental delays like speech and fine motor skills.

To learn more about this program and others that help individuals and families address education issues, go to https://www.uwcr.org/how-we-help/focus-care-areas/education.

Donating to the United Way is an opportunity for you to help realize solutions to problems in our community. 100% of your contribution is directed to local programs and services. You can

• Specify the non-profit recipient
• Select one of four focus areas (Health, Education, Income or Basic Needs)

Or

• Allow the United Way to apply your donation to the area of greatest need

Please contact Kathy Castonguay, human resources & compliance, with any questions. Thank you for your consideration.

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For Sale:

Nordic Track Skier 505 Machine.  Nordic Track simulates the motion of cross-country skiing giving you a great aerobic exercise.  Folds down for storage.  Great condition. Asking $50. Please email Carol at chall@messiah.edu, or call 717-480-9556.

Nordic Trac Rider and Nordic Trac Exerciser. Asking $25 each. Contact Toni at tmichael@messiah.edu. Picture one attached.  Picture two attached.

Two pieces, lighted-glass shelves, approximately 6 1/2 feet high, new condition $175. Contact Toni at tmichael@messiah.edu.

Tama Swingstar drum set—five drums, two cymbals, top hat, throne, music stand, practice pad, stick holder, several pairs of sticks and brushes, $500.  Contact baumen@messiah.edu

Dakao wooden shoes. Size 8, little wear, asking $30. Contact Toni at tmichael@messiah.edu.

Free:

10 fallen trees in various sizes that are available for someone to come and cut up for firewood.  They have been down for at least 6 months, so they would be ready for the winter.  If you really love to cut trees down, we have several (smaller sizes) that you can cut down in addition to the fallen trees.  If you are interested, please contact Sally Richardson at srichardson@messiah.edu

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In my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.

Psalm 78:72

NEWS

Kristopher J. Cravey, Ph.D., assistant professor of business in the MBA and MSL programs at Messiah College, was recently elected to serve a 2nd term on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Employee Concerns Professionals (NAECP). The NAECP is the premiere professional organization for those who provide alternative dispute and conflict resolution services in highly regulated industries. Established in 1988, the organization has grown from a group of eight Nuclear Employee Concerns Program managers to over 200 members who are managers, attorneys and Human Resource professionals within nuclear utilities, the Department of Energy, and the petroleum industry. By collaborating with professional and regulatory organizations such as the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), the Institute for Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Forum has become one of the most influential groups responsible for helping to shape legislation and regulation focused on improving work environments and safety cultures.

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Professor of Art and Design Kathy T. Hettinga’s book art was juried into the College Book Art Association exhibition, “Backstory: Exploring the Boundaries of the Book” at Vanderbilt University. Well-known juror, Tate Shaw, director of visual studies workshop stated, “Deciding upon the books to be in the exhibition was an interesting but difficult process. In the end, we were able to include less than twenty percent of the books submitted. The works we selected all appear to have two things in common: they have a subject beyond just being intricate objects and they attempt to investigate concerns we share publicly by addressing these issues through intimate and personal objects.”

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The HM Insurance Group (our workers’ compensation insurance carrier) awarded Messiah College a $5,000 safety grant towards the purchase of an automated stair climbing hand truck. This equipment will aid in moving furniture and large/heavy items up and down stairs in buildings that do not have elevators. An actual demonstration video of the equipment is available on the manufacturer’s website http://www.wescomfg.com/html/hand_trucks/liftkarhd.htm; click on the video tab.
 

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Dr. Willie Jennings to hold lecture Nov. 3

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Hostetter Chapel, Dr. Willie Jennings, associate professor of theology and black church studies at Duke Divinity School,  will lecture on “Overcoming the Geographies of Race.”  He won the Grawemeyer Award in Religion (in 2015) for the publication of The Christian Imagination: Theology and the Origins of Race, which has received wide acclaim in the Academy.  His work investigates the intersection of race, theology and colonialism. He is the first invited guest from the ethnic and area studies major and will serve as the biblical and religious studies’ 2015-2016 “Religion & Society” speaker.

I hope that you will join for the lecture and the reception that will follow. The event has been sponsored by the ethnic and area studies major, the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies and the Center for the Public Humanities.

Networking breakfast – Turning Passion into Profit

Many of us have had ideas for new products or businesses we’ve dreamed of trying.Software developer, marketer and serial entrepreneur Jason Kichline also has hadthose dreams; the difference is he’s done them!

Kichline twice has turned his passions into successful companies. His first businesswas born out of a dorm room at Messiah College. His second one stemmed fromhis desire to provide a technological solution to church worship music challenges.

In fields that require continual evaluation and innovation, entrepreneurs can feel like they are perpetually chasing “version 2.0.” Join us to learn how Kichline’s faith-infused passions have guided him in growing vibrant kingdom-building businesses.

Mock interview day with alumni

The Career and Professional Development Center is conducting a mock interview day on Friday, Nov. 20. On this day, alumni will be on campus to conduct practice interviews with students. Some interviews will also be available via Skype. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to practice interview skills with real-world professionals. Limited slots are available. Please encourage students to sign up ASAP at https://www.timetosignup.com/careercenter/view/49903

United Way employee pledge drive launched

The annual employee pledge drive launched this week and will run through Friday, Nov. 13. By donating to The United Way of the Capital Region (UWCR) during the pledge drive, you can help support programs focusing on critical needs such as prescription affordability. $1,580,878 has been saved on the cost of prescriptions since 2006 through free prescription savings cards issued by the UWCR in our local community.

To learn more about this program and others that help individuals and families address health care issues go to https://www.uwcr.org/how-we-help/focus-care-areas/health.

Donating to the United Way is an opportunity for you to help realize solutions to problems in our community. One hundred percent of your contribution is directed to local programs and services. You can

• Specify the non-profit recipient
• Select one of four focus areas (health, education, income or basic needs)

or

• Allow the United Way to apply your donation to the area of greatest need

Please contact Kathy Castonguay, human resources and compliance, with any questions. Thank you for your consideration.

The 7 Cities of Revelation and the Greek Island of Patmos (June 3-12, 2016)

Our group had such a good time last summer traveling around beautiful Turkey (just ask Jonathan and Cathleen Lauer) that I’ve agreed to lead another tour for next summer. This tour will be shorter (only nine days from one weekend to the next) for those who have limited vacation time. This time, the biblical part of the tour will mainly focus on the book of Revelation, so we’ll be visiting all of the seven cities in Turkey as well as the island of Patmos from where John wrote his book. An additional add-on trip to Istanbul is available at the end of the tour for those who have more time.

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. Other details, such as costs, travel plans and accommodation are also listed there.

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

Trick or Treat Time!

Here are some tips to keep Halloween safe:

• Have each child carry or wear something lit, such as a flashlight (with fresh batteries), glow bracelet or necklace, or flashing attire for visibility. Consider adding reflective tape to costumes. Light-up shoes are also practical and noticeable on a dark Halloween night.
• Require well-fitting shoes to be worn, preferably sneakers. While adorable in the store as a costume accessory, children planning to go trick or treat should wear sturdy shoes and not the princess high-heel, too large boots, or other types of shoes often shown with costumes. These often create tripping hazards and very tired feet before the night is over.
• Avoid costumes that drag on the ground.  Costumes that drag can trip up little feet or get caught on bushes, etc.
• With the thought of comfort, pick costumes that are bathroom-friendly and pre-plan a bathroom stop along the way (a friends’ house will do and is a good time for a water break as well or at a public facility if driving).
• Be sure a child’s mask allows full visibility and breathing. Parents should try on masks for size and not hesitate to cut out larger openings for a trick or treater’s comfort. If possible, find a mask that “breathes” and is easy to put on and off. The types of mask that easily can slide up on the head and then pulled down are best. Even better, use non-toxic face paints instead of masks – they won’t obstruct the child’s view as masks sometimes do.
• Trick or treaters should walk, not run, and should never cut across lawns or driveways. Obstacles could exist that aren’t readily visible in the evening.
• Only carry flexible props, such as knives, swords, ninja items, etc., that can’t cause injury if a child accidentally falls. No play prop should resemble the real item; and consider leaving play weapons at home and not part of trick or treat night.
• Only trick or treat at houses with outside lights on. Residents who do not wish to be bothered by trick or treaters often leave off their lights as a sign; respect their preference.
• An adult should accompany children under 12. 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 is allergic to nuts, read the ingredients carefully. Be careful of hard candy which can be a choking hazard for very young children.

Information provided by the Pennsylvania Labor & Industry Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Health & Safety Division and Parents.com

October is national cyber security awareness month (#CyberAware)!

The goal of this national campaign is to raise awareness about steps each of us can take to stay safer and more secure online.

Here are a few tips all Internet users can leverage to practice cybersecurity during National Cyber Security Awareness Month and throughout the year:

• Use a different password for each site: When a data breach occurs, cyber criminals often sell the information to third parties before the theft is detected. When you reuse the same password, criminals can use this to gain access to your other accounts.
• Use a password manager: Instead of trying to remember lots of different passwords, a password manager keeps your passwords in an encrypted vault. The best managers allow you to sync across devices, change passwords with a click, log into sites for you, and more.
• Make passwords long and strong: Combine capital and lowercase letters with numbers and symbols to create a longer, more secure password.
• Keep it secret: Don’t share your passwords or reveal them to others. No legitimate organization should ever ask you for your password.
• Beware of unfamiliar or unexpected links and attachments: Links in email, texts, tweets, posts and online advertising are often the way cybercriminals steal your information or compromise your computer. Attachments, too. If it looks suspicious, DELETE IT! Be wary of communications that implore you to act immediately or offer something that sounds too good to be true. These are often scams. As the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
• Protect your privacy: Don’t give sensitive personal, financial, login, business, system or network information to anyone you don’t know or who doesn’t have a legitimate need for it — in person, over the phone, via email, IM, text, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Visit StaySafeOnline.org for more tips and resources for staying secure online.

A new look for Canvas is coming Jan 1, 2016

Watch this video for more details. You can also read more about it.

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Job Opportunities:

The School of Business, Education, and Social Sciences has a current opening for the full-time position of Managing Director for the International Business Institute. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7306.

Job-related questions may be directed to Caroline Maurer, dean of the School of Business, Education, and Social Sciences, at CMaurer@messiah.edu.

Student Financial Services has a current opening for the full-time position of Student Account Coordinator and Counselor for Graduate Programs. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7331.

Job-related questions may be directed to Cathy Poiesz at CPoiesz@messiah.edu.

For Sale:

York natural gas 92% efficient single stage up flow furnace. Model GY9S060B12UP11. 60,000 MBH input – 55,000 MBH output. 1200 CFM 115/1/60 voltage. 2″ flue size. 40″ high X 17.5″ wide X 28.5″ deep. New gas valve, control board, flame sensor, and pressure switch. Good for a garage or a home, up to 1500 square feet. 9 years old, works well. $200.00 Contact Brad Markley at bmarkley@messiah.edu, or call extension 3500.

Free:

10 week old kittens. Two male, gray and black tabbies still available. Very child-friendly. Born and raised in my daughter’s room! Very cute, of course. Contact Roseann Sachs (rsachs@messiah.edu) if you are interested.

Firewood:   10 fallen trees in various sizes that are available for someone to come and cut up for firewood.  They have been down for at least 6 months, so they would be ready for the winter.  If you really love to cut trees down, we have several (smaller sizes) that you can cut down in addition to the fallen trees.  This is at no charge.

If you are interested, please contact Sally Richardson at srichardson@messiah.edu

Wanted:

Home/apartment for rent: A family of four with two little kids and a dog is looking for a 3 bedroom house/apartment for rent. They can pay up to $650. Please contact Kim at 814-330-4423. They need something as soon as possible. Contact Gladys Robalino: grobalino@messiah.edu.

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The Parish Resource Center, a non-profit in Lancaster working with about 80 churches across 17 denominations, is hosting two major events that may be of interested to the Messiah College community. On Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m., the Center will host a concert by Sweet Honey in the Rock, a Grammy-Award-winning, all-female, all-African-American a cappella ensemble. (All proceeds from ticket sales, after costs, will benefit the Center and the Bright Side Opportunity Center, a nonprofit in Lancaster City providing healthcare, social services, and educational programs.) On Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m., the Center will also host an evening with Diana Butler Bass, bestselling author and highly regarded church historian. At the event, Bass will address the question, Is the decline in church membership an opportunity for church growth?

For more information about these events, and to order tickets, please visit parishresourcecenter.org, or contact Devin Manzullo-Thomas at dcthomas@messiah.edu.

How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!

Psalm 133:1

 NEWS

The Messiah College Dining Services Program was recently selected as the winner of the 13th Annual PRLA (Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association) Excellence in Food Safety Award. This is quite an honor, as this award is open to all restaurants, hotels and dining operations across the state of Pennsylvania. The dining services team will be honored at the Awards Gala being held on Oct. 26 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Pittsburgh. When visiting any one of the venues, please congratulate a dining services employee for this outstanding achievement.

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Reminders about Intercom submissions

The Intercom only accepts submissions from Messiah College email addresses. For publication in the Thursday newsletter, the announcement must be received by 4 p.m. on Tuesday. All items must be submitted by e-mail to the Intercom mailbox (intercom@messiah.edu) or by using the online submission form (preferred method). Submissions sent through methods other than those above may not be included. Attachments should be submitted as a Word document or as a PDF file. To read the Intercom guidelines and to access the submission form, please go here.

Silent Auction Sale

Messiah College will be offering the silent auction sale of a 1995 Pace American 23’ enclosed trailer. Maintenance records for service work that has been done over the years would be available at the time of purchase. The trailer will be sold “as is” and “without warranty.” The trailer can be seen at the Lenhert Building. The trailer is available for Messiah College employees, faculty, family and friends of anyone who is interested in bidding on it. If interested, silent sealed written bids, with the name and phone number of the bidder, can be given to Facility Services at the Lenhert Building. The sealed bids will be opened on Oct. 30. The trailer will be sold to the highest bidder. Bidding starts at $3,500. The trailer was recently inspected and has new tires. All taxes, registration transfer fees and notary fees will be covered by the purchaser. Any questions can be directed to Brad Markley at ext. 3500.

Invite someone you know to Messiah’s Oct. 31 open house

Do you know a student who’s in the college search process and may be a good fit for Messiah College? Consider inviting them personally to visit the college Open House on Saturday, Oct. 31. Students can take a closer look at our 80+ majors, tour campus, enjoy a special lunch in the dining hall and spend time interacting with Messiah students, professors and staff. Students and their family members can register online to attend at www.messiah.edu/openhouse. We invite you to share this link with prospective students and their family members, along with the reasons you love being a part of the Messiah College community! We would love to have them visit and extend them a warm welcome for the day.

An evening with journalist and author Bob Woodward

One of America’s preeminent investiga­tive reporters and nonfiction authors, Bob Woodward, will be speaking at Messiah College on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Parmer Hall. Mr. Woodward has worked for The Washington Post since 1971 as a reporter and is currently an associate editor there. As a young reporter in 1972, Woodward was teamed up with Carl Bernstein. The two did much, but not all, of the original news reporting of the Watergate scandal that led to numerous government investigations and the eventual resignation of Presi­dent Richard Nixon. Gene Roberts, former managing editor of The New York Times, has called the work of Woodward and Bernstein “maybe the single greatest reporting effort of all time.”

Woodward has authored or coauthored 16 nonfiction books in the last 36 years. All 16 have been national best-sellers and 12 of them have been #1 national nonfiction best-sellers—more #1 national nonfiction best-sellers than any contemporary author. General admission tickets are $25. Student tickets (with ID) are $10. To purchase, please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or visit messiah.edu/tickets.

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (#CyberAware)!

The goal of this national campaign is to raise awareness about steps each of us can take to stay safer and more secure online.

Here are a few tips all Internet users can leverage to practice cybersecurity during National Cyber Security Awareness Month and throughout the year:

• Use a different password for each site: When a data breach occurs, cyber criminals often sell the information to third parties before the theft is detected. When you reuse the same password, criminals can use this to gain access to your other accounts.
• Use a password manager: Instead of trying to remember lots of different passwords, a password manager keeps your passwords in an encrypted vault. The best managers allow you to sync across devices, change passwords with a click, log into sites for you, and more.
• Make passwords long and strong: Combine capital and lowercase letters with numbers and symbols to create a longer, more secure password.
• Keep it secret: Don’t share your passwords or reveal them to others. No legitimate organization should ever ask you for your password.
• Beware of unfamiliar or unexpected links and attachments: Links in email, texts, tweets, posts and online advertising are often the way cybercriminals steal your information or compromise your computer. Attachments, too. If it looks suspicious, DELETE IT! Be wary of communications that implore you to act immediately or offer something that sounds too good to be true. These are often scams. As the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
• Protect your privacy: Don’t give sensitive personal, financial, login, business, system or network information to anyone you don’t know or who doesn’t have a legitimate need for it — in person, over the phone, via email, IM, text, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Visit StaySafeOnline.org for more tips and resources for staying secure online.

The Seven Cities of Revelation and the Greek Island of Patmos (June 3-12, 2016)

Our group had such a good time last summer traveling around beautiful Turkey (just ask Jonathan and Cathleen Lauer) that I’ve agreed to lead another tour for next summer. This tour will be shorter (only nine days from one weekend to the next) for those who have limited vacation time. This time, the biblical part of the tour will mainly focus on the book of Revelation, so we’ll be visiting all of the seven cities in Turkey as well as the island of Patmos from where John wrote his book. An additional add-on trip to Istanbul is available at the end of the tour for those who have more time.

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. Other details, such as costs, travel plans and accommodation are also listed there.

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

Announcement from School of the Humanities

Please welcome Lucas Sheaffer as the School of the Humanities special projects coordinator. Lucas is an adjunct in the English department and has also worked in the admissions office. He graduated from Messiah College in 2005, received his Master’s in Humanities in 2010 from Penn State University, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Temple University working on a dissertation titled “Damming the American Imagination: 1900-1980.” As the special projects coordinator, Lucas’s responsibility will be to promote and implement the Young Writers workshop. He will continue to research and propose similar programming that has the best chance of being self-sustaining financially and to attract students to Messiah College. I would encourage you to give Lucas your support to assist him in developing new programs for our school.

Facts about Messiah

The Office of Institutional Research has provided 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 enrollment summaries, etc.

Important reminder to faculty

Learning Technology Services would like to remind the faculty that it’s not too early to begin planning ahead.  The 2016 J-Term and Spring Semester work submission deadlines have been set.  Please coordinate your needs for your courses with the deadline dates located at on the ITS blog at the following link: http://blogs.messiah.edu/its/archives/6061

 Procedure review:

1.     Messiah faculty are notified of the semester work submission deadlines by the copyright and educational support 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, Campus Store & 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, copyright & educational support specialist, at ext. 3895. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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For Sale:

Baseball Cards. Topps, Donruss,  Fleer. Ranging from 1971-1985ish. Some Hall of Famers to Hall of Shamers! Must go! Worth well over $200 will sacrifice all for $150 obo. If interested contact Tom at trhoads@messiah.edu or 717-525-4091.

5 Country-style Kitchen Chairs –Solid wood. Made in Yugoslavia (c. 1980) $40 for set of five. Email Jake at djacobse@messiah.edu.

Radial Arm saw w/ stand 10” blade. 11 amps. Motor. Originally purchased 1980. Good Condition. $50 or best offer. Contact Jake at Djacobse@messiah.edu.

Free:

Free to a good home – Two male Maine Coon cats. One is a black cat and the other is a grey tiger cat. Cats are declawed, neutered and have their rabies shots. The cats are about nine years old and can be indoor or outdoor cats. They are brothers and can go to one home or can be separated. If interested please contact Rhonda at rking@messiah.edu or 717-503-3454.

In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.

Exodus 15:13

NEWS

Messiah College students Hannah Busenitz and Nathan Solberg won Design Awards for “design work for Public Service.” Their T-shirt fundraiser designs for a national and international non-profit were selected from over 6,000 entries. Hannah Busenitz designed and illustrated a T-shirt for the national non-profit The Clean Water Fund out of Washington D.C., working with Jon Scott the Director of Corporate Relations. Nathan Solberg designed and illustrated a T-shirt for the international non-profit Solidarity Uganda, working with Messiah College alum Phil Wilmot, a member of the Team of Directors located in Uganda.

The T-shirt designs were created in Publication Portfolio, Design as Service, a course taught by Professor Kathy T. Hettinga. The winning designs are published in the recent Graphic Design USA issue. The Messiah College student design work may also be viewed on the GD USA website: http://gdusa.com/competitions/inhouse-design/2015-inhouse-design-public-service-pro-bono-projects. The student designers were up against professional designers, and their award winning work is 1 out of 9 in the Public Service category, which includes such design firms as Pepsico Innovation, Pentagram, Vogue Italia, Parsons Corporation and Sam Houston State University, among others.

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“See Diversity Anew”

All Administrative and Staff Employees –

Please join us for a viewing of “42”, The Jackie Robinson story.

If you have not already registered for the discussion portion of the “See Diversity Anew” event, please visit https://attend.com/seeanew and register by Monday, Oct. 19.

Invite someone you know to Messiah’s Oct. 31 open house

Do you know a student who’s in the college search process and may be a good fit for Messiah College? Consider inviting them personally to visit the college Open House on Saturday, Oct. 31. Students can take a closer look at our 80+ majors, tour campus, enjoy a special lunch in the dining hall and spend time interacting with Messiah students, professors and staff. Students and their family members can register online to attend at www.messiah.edu/openhouse. We invite you to share this link with prospective students and their family members, along with the reasons you love being a part of the Messiah College community! We would love to have them visit and extend them a warm welcome for the day.

An evening with journalist and author Bob Woodward

One of America’s preeminent investiga­tive reporters and nonfiction authors, Bob Woodward, will be speaking at Messiah College on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Parmer Hall. Mr. Woodward has worked for The Washington Post since 1971 as a reporter and is currently an associate editor there. As a young reporter in 1972, Woodward was teamed up with Carl Bernstein. The two did much, but not all, of the original news reporting of the Watergate scandal that led to numerous government investigations and the eventual resignation of Presi­dent Richard Nixon. Gene Roberts, former managing editor of The New York Times, has called the work of Woodward and Bernstein “maybe the single greatest reporting effort of all time.”

Woodward has authored or coauthored 16 nonfiction books in the last 36 years. All 16 have been national best-sellers and 12 of them have been #1 national nonfiction best-sellers—more #1 national nonfiction best-sellers than any contemporary author. General admission tickets are $25. Student tickets (with ID) are $10. To purchase, please contact th Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or visit messiah.edu/tickets. 

“Kanye’s Temple: The Hyper- Religiosity of Pop Culture, to be addressed Nov. 3

Gregory Alan Thornbury, president of The King’s College and Messiah College alum (’93) will address the topic, “Kanye’s Temple: The Hyper- Religiosity of Pop Culture” on Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Parmer Hall. Many Christians accept the narrative of a sacred-secular divide: people who have “faith” and those who don’t. But is this account of culture true? Thornbury will argue that even today America remains, as Flannery O’Connor once observed, “a Christ-haunted landscape.” Admission is free, but a ticket is required. Chapel credit will be given for this event. To obtain a ticket, contact the Messiah College Ticket Office or visit messiah.edu/tickets. The lecture is sponsored by the Messiah College Honors Program and the Office of the President. For more information, contact the Messiah College Honors Program at collegehonorsprogram@messiah.edu or 796-1800, ext. 7099. 

Thank you for your hospitality

Thank you for your assistance and hospitality as Admissions welcomed 315 students and their family members for our Monday, Oct. 12 Open House. It was a standing-room-only event! While we celebrate strong numbers for our recruitment events, we do acknowledge the hard work that comes with welcoming and accommodating so many visitors while classes are in session. Based on the comments we received from visiting families, our community shined! We also appreciate the many employees who parked off site to make room for our guests. Our next Open House is on Saturday, Oct. 31. We will also be hosting three Friday Spotlight Days on Nov. 6, 13 and 20 that may require special accommodation. We will monitor the registration counts for these events and let you know of special requests related to parking and assistance. THANK YOU!

– John Chopka, vice president for enrollment management

Save the date for the employee Christmas luncheon  

Please plan on joining us for the annual employee Christmas luncheon on Friday, Dec. 18, from noon – 2:30 p.m. As is our tradition, it will be a time of fellowship, fine food and festive entertainment. Save the date!

Unavailability of the Online Safety Data Sheet System

Our Safety Data Sheet (SDS) online access system is contracted with the 3E Company. Beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, the 3E Company will be upgrading their system to add additional redundancy and reduce the time required to recover in the event of a disaster. During this maintenance upgrade, the 3E online services will be temporarily interrupted. This upgrade may take up to four hours.

For immediate assistance during this time, the emergency phone number for their Contact Center may be used. The Contact Center can assist with SDS access and will be able to email, fax or even read the SDS to you. The phone number for the Contact Center is 1-800-451-8346; it is also posted on most campus phones.

If you have any questions regarding this information or the SDS system, please contact Donna Fink.

Need a Passport?

Representatives from the Cumberland County Courthouse will be visiting campus to process passport applications.

When:  Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

Where:  Eisenhower Commons

Time:  10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

You need to bring your:

1. Photo
2. Documents – birth certificate, driver’s license PLUS A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE (Non-PA residents also need to bring their Messiah ID, along with a copy of their ID)
3. Completed application
4. Fees

Applications can be downloaded at messiah.edu/passport.

Proceeds from Movie on the Green benefit Central PA Foodbank

Donations and proceeds from the Movie on the Green, attended by approximately 700 people, totaled $2,108. Thank you to our sponsors, which included The Standard, Dining Services and Human Resources & Compliance, for helping to defray our costs and make the donation to the Central PA Foodbank possible. It was a good time for a good cause!

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For Sale:

2004 Fleetwood by Coleman Sedona Popup camper. Very good condition. Air Conditioning, propane furnace, refrigerator, sink, 2-burner stove, stabilizer jacks, awning, king bed, double bed, fold down dining table, outdoor grill. Asking $3,995.00. Call Bill at ext. 3904 or balthoff@messiah.edu.

Several baby and toddler items. Bounce Bounce Baby Activity seat-$15.Vibrating Bouncer seat-$15. Lil Tykes Cozy Coupe Police car-$25. Evanflo Folding stroller-$25. Disney Umbrella Stroller-$5. Pictures available. If interested please contact Tom at trhoads@messiah.edu or 717-525-4091. 

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       O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1

NEWS

Professor of Marketing David Hagenbuch recently had an article titled “3 Infallible Principles for Personal Branding from Pope Francis” published on Entrepreneur.com. Read the article here.

Tina Keller, assistant professor of TESOL, recently co-authored an article for Children’s Literature in Education entitled, “When Names and Schools Collide: Critically Analyzing Depictions of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children Negotiating Their Names in Picture Books Access.” Read the article here.

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Invite someone you know to Messiah’s Oct. 12 open house
Do you know a student who’s in the college search process and may be a good fit for Messiah College? Consider inviting them personally to visit the college Open House on Monday, Oct. 12. Students can take a closer look at our 80+ majors, tour campus, enjoy a special lunch in the dining hall and spend time interacting with Messiah students, professors and staff. Students and their family members can register online to attend at www.messiah.edu/openhouse. We invite you to share this link with prospective students and their family members, along with the reasons you love being a part of the Messiah College community! We would love to have them visit and extend them a warm welcome for the day.

An evening with journalist and author Bob Woodward

One of America’s preeminent investiga­tive reporters and nonfiction authors, Bob Woodward, will be speaking at Messiah College on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Parmer Hall. Mr. Woodward has worked for The Washington Post since 1971 as a reporter and is currently an associate editor there. As a young reporter in 1972, Woodward was teamed up with Carl Bernstein. The two did much, but not all, of the original news reporting of the Watergate scandal that led to numerous government investigations and the eventual resignation of Presi­dent Richard Nixon. Gene Roberts, former managing editor of The New York Times, has called the work of Woodward and Bernstein “maybe the single greatest reporting effort of all time.”

Woodward has authored or coauthored 16 nonfiction books in the last 36 years. All 16 have been national best-sellers and 12 of them have been #1 national nonfiction best-sellers — more #1 national nonfiction best-sellers than any contemporary author. General admission tickets are $25. Student tickets (with ID) are $10. To purchase, please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or visit messiah.edu/tickets.

Grandparents Day 2015

On behalf of the office of development, we offer our sincerest thanks to all students and employees for warmly welcoming over 660 grandparents to Messiah College on Thursday, Oct. 1.  This is a new attendance record beating last year’s 610!  We are deeply grateful for the gracious hospitality shown to our grandparent guests by the campus community despite the challenges brought by such a large number of visitors.

Grandparents Day is a team effort and we are thankful for the colleagues in campus events, dining, college ministries, public safety, facilities, Oakes Museum staff, School of the Arts, admissions and advancement for making the event such a success.  Also, thank you to our COE colleagues for accommodating some extra “student” visitors in your classroom.

Attention Mac Users
If you are a Mac user, you have likely heard that Apple OS X El Capitan was released last week. Please do not attempt to upgrade college assigned equipment. As with all new software releases, new bugs are often discovered in the initial rollout period. Updating early may create issues between software applications required for your job and latest Apple OS X update.

Safety Contest
The Workplace Safety Committee is sponsoring a safety contest for 2015-2016. Each month (for six months) a question will be distributed to all employees via mass email. Each question is intended to increase safety awareness across our campus. All correct answers for the month will go into a prize drawing; each month the prize is a $50 gift card. For more information and the first month’s question, watch your mass email next week!

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (#CyberAware)!
The goal of this national campaign is to raise awareness about steps each of us can take to stay safer and more secure online.

Here are a few tips all Internet users can leverage to practice cybersecurity during National Cyber Security Awareness Month and throughout the year:

• Use a different password for each site: When a data breach occurs, cyber criminals often sell the information to third parties before the theft is detected. When you reuse the same password, criminals can use this to gain access to your other accounts.
• Use a password manager: Instead of trying to remember lots of different passwords, a password manager keeps your passwords in an encrypted vault. The best managers allow you to sync across devices, change passwords with a click, log into sites for you, and more.
• Make passwords long and strong: Combine capital and lowercase letters with numbers and symbols to create a longer, more secure password.
• Keep it secret: Don’t share your passwords or reveal them to others. No legitimate organization should ever ask you for your password.
• Beware of unfamiliar or unexpected links and attachments: Links in email, texts, tweets, posts and online advertising are often the way cybercriminals steal your information or compromise your computer. Attachments, too! If it looks suspicious, DELETE IT! Be wary of communications that implore you to act immediately or offer something that sounds too good to be true. These are often scams. As the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
• Protect your privacy: Don’t give sensitive personal, financial, login, business, system or network information to anyone you don’t know or who doesn’t have a legitimate need for it — in person, over the phone, via email, IM, text, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Visit StaySafeOnline.org for more tips and resources for staying secure online.

Refer a candidate
Want to share the experience of working at Messiah College with others? Have a friend, relative or colleague that you feel would be a good fit at Messiah and help Messiah succeed?

If the answer to either of these questions is yes, consider referring the individual for a position at the College. Not only can you help the College, but the College has a way to thank YOU for the help. Messiah has an Employee Referral Bonus Program, coordinated through Human Resources, whereby referrals who are hired by the College can lead to you receiving a $300 bonus for the referral. Please find a copy of the referral bonus form here.

The College thanks you for your assistance in identifying strong candidates for employment at Messiah!

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Job openings:

The Campus Events Department has a current opening for the full-time position of Campus Events Worker II – South Side Floater. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7262. Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at SZeigler@messiah.edu.

The Department of Safety has a current opening for the full-time position of Supervisor of Patrol – Night Shift. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7265. Job-related questions may be directed to Cindy Burger, director of safety, at CBurger@messiah.edu.

The Department of Dining Services has a current opening for the full-time position of Retail Restaurant Shift Supervisor. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7247.  Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at MWirtz@messiah.edu.

The Department of Occupational Therapy Graduate Studies has a current opening for the full-time position of Occupational Therapy Academic Fieldwork Coordinator/Clinical Instructor in OT. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7240. Job-related questions may be directed to Darlene Perez-Brown, director of the graduate program in occupational therapy, at DPerezBrown@messiah.edu.

Wanted:

We are looking for part-time, occasional childcare for our 2-year-old daughter. We would need availability on Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are open to students with an education background and/or extensive childcare experience. Contact Alex Wisnoski at awisnoski@messiah.edu.

For Rent:

Townhouse for rent

Beautiful townhouse in the much desired neighborhood of Beacon Hill, Hunters Ridge. 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Open concept layout with the rear facing a private wooded area. Fully finished basement with propane fireplace and full bath. The large master boasts lots of closet space and master bath. New carpet and hardwood flooring. Rent includes all snow and leaf removal, landscaping, mowing, trash and sewer and two reserved parking spaces. Washer and dryer come with the unit. The home is very close to a park, playground, tennis and basketball courts. Find full details here.

For Sale:

Home for sale
Located in Grantham, Mechanicsburg School District. Just reduced to $155,000. Fantastic ranch with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Large living room with wood floors. Spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry, appliance garage and breakfast bar. Partially finished basement for multiple uses. Unfinished area for storage and laundry. Access to outside from basement gives easy access to workshop. For information, contact Sally Chaplin at 717-350-0289 or schaplin@kw.com.

Triple Stroller in excellent condition. Only used a few times. They go for almost 400.00 in the stores. $160.00. Photo attached. Email dsilar@messiah.edu for more info.

And this is my prayer: that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight.
Philippians 1:9

NEWS

We are delighted to welcome Kimberly Steiner to Murray Library as our new Interlibrary Loan technician. Before joining the Library team, Kimberly, a 1992 Messiah grad with a degree in elementary education, worked as a Disney travel planner for six years. In addition, she has exercised her flexibility and her many talents as a docent at the Oakes Museum; as an elementary school teacher; and as a Creative Memories unit leader. She has also contributed significantly in her church—as life group leader for 9th grade girls; leader in an after-school program, Kids’ Club; leader on several missions trips; and director of the Women’s Retreat. Kimberly is committed to maintaining the high level of service we have established in Interlibrary Loan and we are fortunate to have her join us! – Lawrie Merz

Carol Z.A. McGinnis Ph.D., LCPC, NCC has submitted a book chapter that will be published in 2016. Her work on anger in counseling has brought about this writing that will assist practitioners when working with angry children. The citation for this work is: McGinnis, C. Z. A., & Erford, B. T. (2016). Helping students manage anger. In B. T. Erford (Ed.), Professional school counseling: A handbook of theories, programs, and practices (3rd ed.; pp. 721-728). Austin, TX: pro-ed.

On Sept. 18, Dr. Ted Davis, professor of the history of science, was the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation. His talk was called, “Why History Matters.”

Michael J. Shin, Erik D. Lindquist (Biological Sciences), Kristin (Sicher) Coury ’14, and Brennan Neal ’14 have had their paper titled “Presence and Prevalence of Bd (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) in Central Pennsylvanian Woodland Vernal Pools” accepted for publication.  This article represents three years of research and analysis on potential impacts on our local, native amphibian species.

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Teacher Education Program Scholarship Awards Reception, today, Oct. 1, 4-5 p.m. in Howe Atrium. The 2015-2016 winners who will be recognized are: Katherine Edelman, Aubrey Werley, Caroline Mills and Katelyn Kratz. They will be sharing excerpts/reflections on their winning essays. We encourage you to attend and support their accomplishments.

Special Chapel Presenter
At the chapel service on Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, the speaker will be Dr. Douglas Porpora, professor of sociology at Drexel University. His topic is “Sociology and Religious Experience.” This event, at 7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel, is jointly sponsored by College Ministries and The Central PA Form for Religion and Science.

Payroll Office Closed
The Payroll Office will be closed on Wednesday, Oct.7 for a department planning retreat.  We will reopen on Thursday, Oct. 8 with regular hours of 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

Suping Chen is a Chinese language instructor at Messiah College. She is also a trained vocalist and musician and will present a concert on Oct. 10 at the Pennsylvania State Museum. The program will include songs in both Chinese and English sung by Chen accompanied by Connor Rohrer at the piano, three traditional Chinese folk dances performed by students from the Chinese Cultural & Arts Institute, piano solos by Connor Rohrer, a Chinese fitness dance performed by the Trinity High School’s Chinese Club, and songs performed by Messiah College music students: Persephone Marien;  John Morrone; and Ian Bethmann. You can find posters around campus. The cost is $10.00 per ticket. For the ticket, please contact the Chinese Club (Luke Hursh) by email at  lh1288@messiah.edu  or 717-314-8443.

Invite someone you know to Messiah’s Oct. 12 open house
Do you know a student who’s in the college search process and may be a good fit for Messiah College? Consider inviting them personally to visit the college Open House on Monday, Oct. 12. Students can take a closer look at our 80+ majors, tour campus, enjoy a special lunch in the dining hall and spend time interacting with Messiah students, professors and staff. Students and their family members can register online to attend at www.messiah.edu/openhouse. We invite you to share this link with prospective students and their family members, along with the reasons you love being a part of the Messiah College community! We would love to have them visit and extend them a warm welcome for the day.

Want a $20 gift card? Tell us why you love working at Messiah!
Do you love working at Messiah? Take a picture showing us why, and you’ll be entered to win a $20 gift card to use at the campus dining venues and the bookstore!

The rules:
1.) Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MessiahCollegeHumanResources — you must like our Facebook page in order to have your name entered into the drawing!
2.) Post a picture to our Facebook page showing us what you love about working at Messiah College. All images are accepted, but photo submissions showing you and/or your coworkers will receive double entries into the drawing. Be sure to include a caption explaining your picture!
3.) Only one photo submission per person, please!

That’s it! You have until Oct. 6 to share your pictures. The winner will be randomly selected from a drawing and will be notified on Oct. 7. We look forward to seeing why you love working at Messiah!

BJ’s Open Enrollment
BJ’s open enrollment will run from Thursday, Oct. 1 through Saturday, Oct. 31. BJ’s is offering Messiah College employees a 15-month Inner Circle membership for $40 ($10 savings and three additional months), or a 15-month Rewards membership for $80 ($20 savings and three additional months). This offer is not available in the club or online. Current BJ’s members should check their membership expiration dates at this time. The next open enrollment will be held in April 2016. If your membership will expire prior to October, it must be renewed now. BJ’s will no longer accept early/late applications. When renewing prior to the expiration date, ALL extra months are added onto the length of the membership, no months are ever lost. Please note that the registration procedure has changed. Do not forward the registration to the Purchasing Department. Complete the attached registration form. If paying with a check, return it along with payment directly to our BJ’s representative, Todd Hoppel, 2250 York Crossing Drive, York, PA 17408. If paying by credit card, the application can be emailed to Todd Hoppel at thoppel@bjs.com. Be sure to include an email address on the application so that verification of the processing date can be forwarded. If your membership has expired and you need a temporary pass to use until your renewal has been processed, or you have any other questions, please call Todd at 717-870-9040.

Shredding Solutions on campus for confidential document shredding March 25
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Shredding Solutions will provide a shred truck on campus. The truck will be located in the service area parking spots located outside Hoffman Hall and will be available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Please use this opportunity to purge your office/work areas of confidential documentation that has met its retention requirements and is no longer needed.

See attachment for complete information.

College Prayer Chain
. . .  in everything by prayer and supplication make your requests known to God . . . (Phil 4:6)

Did you know that the College has a prayer chain for the Messiah community?  The prayer chain link is located on MCSquare under the Campus Life tab on the College Ministries channel. There are links to submit a prayer request or to join the prayer chain. Requests are forwarded by email to everyone on the list. If you have questions please contact Evie Telfer, Student Ministries Pastor at etelfer@messiah.edu.

2015 alumni award recipients announced
Each year at Homecoming, the Office of Alumni Relations recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society or Messiah College. These awards are important not only for the tribute they pay to the lives of each recipient, but also as a symbol of the quality of our alumni as a whole.

Young Alumnus Achievement Award – Anthony ’06 and Jessica Thomas ’08

This award recognizes an alumnus/a who has attended Messiah College within the past 10 years for significant contribution to church, vocation, community and/or Messiah College.

Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award – David Olsen ’83

Recognizes a lifetime of vocational achievement in a manner that embodies the mission of the College

Alumni Christian Service Award – Stephen Gallaher ’78

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 –Ronald Katzman

This award recognizes an individual who has contributed to the College in an extraordinary manner (long-term professional service; significant volunteer service and/or financial contribution).

A special thanks to everyone who submitted nominations this year. Names submitted this year will be kept on file and considered in the future.

Corporate Partner Merit Scholarships for Children of Messiah College employees
Harrisburg Academy is excited to be partnering with large central Pennsylvania employers to offer merit scholarships to children of full-time employees. Messiah College is one such partner! Corporate Partner Merit Scholarships are annual, renewable tuition scholarships of $10,000 per student. Applicants must be new students applying to the Academy for enrollment in 5th through 11th grades. Learn more about Harrisburg Academy by attending the Fall Admission Open House: Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. Click to RSVP for our upcoming Fall Admission House. Can’t make it to the Open House? That’s okay – please call our office at 717-763-7811 to schedule a visit during a regular school day or click to request additional information.

Oct. 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week
If there is a fire, you may have less than three minutes to get out of your home. Talk about what you should do to be safe. Make sure everyone in your home knows what to do if there is a fire. Take the time to review the Fire Safety Checklist published by the U.S. Fire Administration and FEMA.

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For Sale:

Two tickets and a parking pass for this week’s Penn State vs. Army West Point game. If interested, please email Denise at fogelsanger@messiah.edu or call 432-0967.

Plan ahead for Christmas!  Seven foot Mountain King brand Monterey Pine artificial Christmas tree. Put together and shape this tree one branch at a time for the perfect shape! Can be great for corners or smaller rooms, add only the branches you need or add all branches for the full tree. Asking $25 OBO. Weight bench with leg lift. Includes 60 pounds of weights, barbell and hand weight for curls. Asking $50 OBO. Questions, contact Cathy Poiesz at ext. 7192 or 319-0618. See attached photos.

Townhouse for sale
A townhouse with 1,740 sq ft living space in addition to a finished basement and a one car garage approximately one mile from Messiah College in Bowman’s Hill. Gas heat , 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, AC, lots  of storage space, thousands of dollars landscaping, porch, patio and basement “garden room” ideal for entertaining. $177,000. Call Dorothy Gish at 697-1469 [I’ll be gone Oct. 9- 24] Ready for occupancy December 2015.

Home for sale
Located in Grantham, Mechanicsburg School District. Just reduced to $155,000. Fantastic ranch with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Large living room with wood floors. Spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry, appliance garage and breakfast bar. Partially finished basement for multiple uses. Unfinished area for storage and laundry. Access to outside from basement gives easy access to workshop. For information, contact Sally Chaplin at 717-350-0289 or schaplin@kw.com.

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Fireflight Concert – Oct. 4th
Live at Carlisle Evangelical Free Church Sunday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Featured bands for this concert are Fireflight, Seventh Day Slumber, Shonlock and Scarlet White. We look forward to seeing you here! Get your tickets online at http://www.itickets.com/events/344734/Carlisle_PA/Small_Town_America_Tour_2015.html

     In everything he did he had great success, because the LORD was with him.

Samuel 18:14

NEWS

Kathy T. Hettinga, professor of art and design was selected for her alma mater’s 50th Anniversary of the Department of Art and Art History at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI. Her artwork will be part of The “Celebrating ART 50, Fifty Years of Light, 50 Alumni in 50 Years” in the Center Art Gallery, Covenant Fine Arts Center.­­­­

Please join the Teacher Education Program and the Ernest L. Boyer Center in celebrating the accomplishments of our 2015 Teacher Education Program Scholarship Awards winners at a reception in their honor, Thursday, Oct. 1, 4-5 p.m. in Howe Atrium. The awards winners are:

Katherine Edelman, Grades 4-8 Science and Math Concentrations, winner of the Ernest L. Boyer, Sr. Teacher Scholarship

Katelyn Kratz, Grades PreK-4/Special Education, winner of the Terry L. Stoudnour Endowed Education Award

Caroline Mills, Grades PreK-4, winner of the Suzanne Joy Johnson Endowed Scholarship Award

Aubrey Werley, Grades PreK-4, Winner of the Ethel Brandt Bigham Endowed Education Award

Brad Markley, director of facilities services at Messiah College along with Mark Fennell, business development manager at UGI Performance Solutions co-authored and published an article entitled “Messiah College Drastically Reduces Energy Costs Through Natural Gas and a Combined Cooling, Heat and Power System” for the Catalyst Magazine, a publication for the PA Chamber of Business and Industry.  Click to read the article.

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An evening with journalist and author Bob Woodward

One of America’s preeminent investiga­tive reporters and nonfiction authors, Bob Woodward, will be speaking at Messiah College on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Parmer Hall of the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performance. Mr. Woodward has worked for The Washington Post since 1971 as a reporter and is currently an associate editor there. As a young reporter in 1972, Woodward was teamed up with Carl Bernstein. The two did much, but not all, of the original news reporting of the Watergate scandal that led to numerous government investigations and the eventual resignation of Presi­dent Richard Nixon. Gene Roberts, former managing editor of The New York Times, has called the work of Woodward and Bernstein “maybe the single greatest reporting effort of all time.”

Woodward has authored or coauthored 16 nonfiction books in the last 36 years. All 16 have been national best-sellers and 12 of them have been #1 national nonfiction best-sellers — more #1 national nonfiction best-sellers than any contemporary author. General admission tickets are $25. Student tickets (with ID) are $10. To purchase, please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or visit messiah.edu/tickets.

Pizza with Professionals

The Career and Professional Development Center is pleased to announce the fall schedule for our PIZZA WITH PROFESSIONALS series.  Students who attend a PIZZA WITH PROFESSIONALS session will gain in-depth knowledge about a specific organization or career path, increase their professional connections, and learn first-hand from the experiences of others … all while enjoying pizza!

Educators are invited to attend and encouraged to personally invite students to attend as well.

The Fall Schedule for PIZZA WITH PROFESSIONALS is as follows:

GoCorps – Monday, September 28, Boyer 131, register here

PA House of Representatives  – Wednesday, October 14, Boyer 331, register here

Central Penn Business Journal – Wednesday, October 28, Boyer 336, register here

Chic Fil A  – Monday, November 9, Parmer Cinema, register here

West Shore Chamber of Commerce – Tuesday, November 17, Parmer Cinema, register here

* All sessions will be held from noon – 1 p.m.

Homecoming Volunteers Needed

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is in need of employee volunteers to serve at registration for Homecoming 2015. Volunteers are needed in one to two-hour time slots on Saturday, Oct. 17 between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  If you are interested and available to serve in this capacity, please contact Shardé Hardy at shardy@messiah.edu with your availability for that day by Friday, Oct. 2.  We look forward to serving with you!

Text Alert System

For the safety of our students and employees, and in compliance with federal law, The Clery Act, Messiah College’s method to notify students and employees of critical emergency situations is provided through the college’s Text Alert System. If you have not signed up for Text Alert, please do so today. The Text Alert system was recently upgraded and now offers more carriers then the previous system. The text alert sign-up is found on MCSquare in the “Need to Know” channel. If you have not loaded this Channel onto your MCSquare tab, please do so. Below is a link to the sign-up instructions. http://www.messiah.edu/download/downloads/id/195/Mobile_Commons_Screen_Shot.pdf There will be a campus-wide test of this text alert system on Thursday, September 24. Please sign up before this date.

Kids Stuff Coupon Books

The valuable, family-friendly KidStuff Coupon Books are now available through our Center! KidStuff Coupon Books are only sold through schools and our center earns 50% or more profit on each book we sell. Use just a few coupons and save more than the $25 cost of the book. Family and friends will love saving with KidStuff…great for gifts too!

If you are interested or have any questions, please email Lily Schultz at earlylearningcenter@messiah.edu or call ext. 5043. All payment is due by Wednesday, October 7, 2015.  Thank you for your kind support.

Attention P-Card holders

The Image Library, a new feature in Visa IntelliLink Spend Management, has been activated. This feature allows you to upload receipt images directly into your very own image library via an email upload or a web upload. You can upload receipt images whenever you want – you don’t need to wait for the transaction and statement to be loaded into the system first. Click here to view step by step instructions.

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

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For Sale:

Black metal twin loft bed (mattress not included).  3 years old and in good condition. Will disassemble into 3-4 pieces. Willing to meet within a reasonable distance.  $75 OBO.  Please contact Robert Reyes at 717-756-2181.

2006 Dodge Dakota SLT. Club Cab Pickup 3.7L V6 SFI OHV, 4 wheel drive, max seating: 5, Auto, AC, PW, power door locks, cruise control, Power steering, tilt wheel, AM/FM stereo, CD (single disc), Dual air bags, alloy wheels, towing package, Kelley Blue Book rating: Fair, PA inspection through 11/15, 115,000 miles. Asking $6,500 or reasonable offer. Call Bob Brown at ext. 2260 or email bbrown@messiah.edu

Job Opportunities:

Messiah College has a current opening for the full-time position of Graduate Programs Coordinator. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7178.

Job-related questions may be directed to Rob Pepper, interim assistant provost for graduate and nontraditional programs and director of graduate programs in business and leadership, at RPepper@messiah.edu.

Wanted:

All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant.

Psalm 25:10

NEWS

Todd Goranson, associate professor of music, presented a duo saxophone recital with Dr. Holly Hubbs (Ursinus College) on June 17 for the Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia.

Todd also served as bassoon faculty from June 28-July 12 at the MasterWorks Festival in Winona Lake, Indiana. The MasterWorks Festival is an intensive, four-week festival for advanced students of the classical performing arts (orchestra, choir, theater, improvisation, opera scenes, and dance) and is the largest Christian performing arts festival of its kind in North America.

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LCC Representative to Visit Campus

On Oct. 1 and 2, Franklin Brown, a representative of LCC International University will be on campus to talk with students and faculty about opportunities for students to study in Lithuania.

If you are interested in inviting Franklin to speak briefly in your classes about the program or would like to meet with him one-on-one, please contact Wendy Lippert in the Intercultural Office at wlippert@messiah.edu or ext. 6089.

Franklin will be hosting an information session for at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1 in Larsen 237. Please feel free to share this with interested students. 

LCC International University serves 600 students from a number of Eastern European nations. Students travel to Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia as well as Latvia and Estonia during this unique learning experience. Courses in accounting, business, communication, conflict studies, economics, English, history, literature, marketing, social science and theology are offered each semester.

To learn more about the program, visit http://www.messiah.edu/homepage/1027/lcc_international_university

The Ernest L. Boyer Center Symposium Oct. 8

You are invited to join us for The Ernest L. Boyer Center Symposium “Constructing Hope: Inspired Learning in an Age of Accountability” on Thursday, Oct. 8. The event runs from 4-7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel.

The Keynote title is “Boyer’s Basic School: A Partnership for HOPE” with Patrick Callaghan Jr., director for elementary education, Worthington City Schools, Worthington, Ohio.

Registration required via the website at http://www.messiah.edu/boyer_center.  Registration deadline is Oct 2. For more information, contact Tina Keul at tkeul@messiah.edu.

Rhonda Sider Edgington to perform Oct. 4

Messiah College and the Harrisburg Chapter of the American Guild of Organists present Rhonda Sider Edgington, international organist under management, on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. in Parmer Hall.  Rhonda has played concerts in northern Europe on instruments such as the Arp Schnitger organs in Norden and Steinkirchen; the Jugend Ahrend organ in Bremen’s St. Martini Church; and a mean-tone instrument with subsemitones in Bremen-Walle. She has played recitals throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including venues such as Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis; St. Paul’s Episcopal in Buffalo; and Fourth Presbyterian and Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. A friend of many varied styles and repertoire for the organ, Rhonda has also played in four national conventions of the Organ Historical Society. Rhonda’s father, Dr. Ronald Sider, introduced the applied organ major at Messiah College. Before Messiah College had any pipes organs, Ron Sider taught on an electronic organ, and then helped to raise money to purchase pipe organs on campus. Rhonda and her husband Mark live in Holland, Michigan with her children Isaac and Esther. Open Seating; no tickets is required. Please contact Susan Mayernick with questions at 717- 766-2511, ext. 7282.

Summer issue of THE BRIDGE coming September 21

How do you quantify a calling? The summer issue of The Bridge explores that very topic in a feature about science and faith by grad student Matthew Fenton ’13, ’16 MA. Several of our Messiah experts, students and alumni weigh in.

Also, be sure to check out profiles of some members of the Class of 2015 to see what they’re up to. From working at a Nashville recording label to interning for a federal senator, six outstanding grads tell their stories.

Please be sure to view the magazine in its entirety September 21 at:

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.

KidStuff Coupon Books available through Early Learning Center

The valuable, family-friendly KidStuff Coupon Books are now available through our Center! KidStuff Coupon Books are only sold through schools and our center earns 50% or more profit on each book we sell. Use just a few coupons and save more than the $25 cost of the book. Family and friends will love saving with KidStuff that are great for gifts too!

If you are interested or have any questions, please email Lily Schultz at lschultz@messiah.edu or call ext. 5043. Payment is due by Wednesday, Oct. 7. Thank you for your kind support.

Autumn Hazards

Although the change in season brings unique beauty to the world around us, it also brings unique safety hazards. Be aware:

AS YOU WORK OUTSIDE– Fall planting and pruning, harvesting and house maintenance (ex., cleaning rainspouts, washing windows, etc.) expose you to increased safety hazards.

• If ladders are used, you should be aware of precautions you need to take; review Section 13 of the Messiah College Safety Manual for Ladder Safety tips.
• Pest control, stinging insects and exposure to ticks are very real concerns. Watch out for hidden nests; wear clothing to protect your arms and legs; wear hats and boots; use insect repellent. When finished with your work, shower and inspect yourself for ticks and bites.
• Power tools such as chain saws have inherent safety hazards. Be sure to read the manufacturer’s manual for any power tool you are using. Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. For chainsaws, OSHA provides a tip sheet on safety.

AS YOU START UP THE USE OF HEATING SYSTEMS – Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can be DEADLY. It’s produced by burning wood and wood by-products, natural gas, propane and kerosene fuels and coal. Be sure your furnaces, wood stoves and space heaters are cleaned properly for the season. Don’t forget chimney cleaning to remove creosote build-up which can cause house fires.

CHANGES IN WEATHER introduce new safety hazards!

• Sudden storms can make driving difficult, reducing visibility and increasing the potential for slippery roads. Debris in the roadway can occur from fallen limbs and trees. Even wet leaves can present slippery driving conditions.
• Power outages may occur. When generators are used to provide power during storms, remember that carbon monoxide is a very real danger. Be sure you are familiar with your generator, how to use it safely and where to locate it to prevent the build-up of carbon monoxide in the home.

SCHOOLS ARE BACK IN SEASON – This means school buses are on the roads and so are school children. Know the laws around school bus safety and follow them. Watch out for children walking to and from schools and to and from bus stops, especially in those early morning hours before total daylight.

FLU– It’s that time of year—the start of flu season. Be sure you get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible.

Remember to keep safety in mind so that you can enjoy the crisp autumn air, the leaves changing colors, the pumpkins and apple picking…injury free!

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For Sale:

2013 Toyota Sienna LE; 27,500 miles; Inspection to July 2016; $21,500.00; Pictures; Contact Susan Shannon at sshannon@messiah.edu.

Wanted:

Seeking to buy a gently used color computer monitor; all sizes considered.  Please contact gpickens@messiah.edu.

Job Opportunities:

Campus Events has an opening for the full-time position of Campus Events Worker II, Larsen/Floater. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7130.

Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at SZeigler@messiah.edu.

Campus Events has a current opening for the full-time position of Campus Events Worker I, High Center. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7121.

Job-related questions may be directed to Scott Zeigler, campus events manager, at SZeigler@messiah.edu.

Dining Services has a current opening for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7133.

Job-related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz, director of dining services, at MWirtz@messiah.edu.

Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always

Chronicles 16:11

NEWS­­­

Please welcome Derek Mauldin as our new sound and lighting technician. Derek is currently seeking a degree in business administration with a financial planning focus from Liberty University Online. For the past two seasons, he worked as the sound designersound engineermaster electrician at Allenberry Playhouse. Derek is a graduate of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science and enjoys golf, singing, songwriting and performing. He attends Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ church where he serves as lighting designer and plays guitar with the worship team. You will find Derek on the second floor of Eisenhower in the office of Conference and Event Services. We are excited to add him to our team. Please make Derek feel welcome as you see him at events across campus.

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The Department of Nursing is pleased to announce two significant accomplishments by our faculty.

Debbie Loop, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE recently received international certification as a certified healthcare simulation educator. Currently, there are only 500 individuals worldwide who have achieved this rigorous certification. CSHE’s come from:  Australia, Canada, Chile, Dubai, England, Grenada, Ireland, Lebanon, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Singapore, Turkey and the United States. This certification provides professional recognition of specialized knowledge, skills, abilities and accomplishments in simulation education.

Sarah D. Jones, Ph.D., RN successfully defended her doctoral dissertation study, “A comparison of hypertension management perceptions, knowledge and stage of change among hospital employees” achieving her PhD in administrative and leadership studies, non-profit sector from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Congratulations to Debbie and Sarah for these outstanding achievements!

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President Phipps to hold an “Open Door” day on Sept. 28

President Kim Phipps will host an “Open Door” day on Monday, Sept. 28 from 1-4 p.m. 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 207. A schedule for these dates and times may be found on the president’s web page.

Jadu training offered for fall semester

If you are interested in Jadu CMS website editing training, sessions are now posted on MCSquare under Employee Training > Web or at messiah.edu/training.

Please email Ramona Fritschi at rfritschi@messiah.edu with any questions you may have regarding web training.

Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 13-19

Just Drive PA website offers the following reminders on child passenger safety:

Birth-12 Months: Your child under age 1 should always ride in a rear-facing car seat.

1-3 Years: Keep your child rear-facing as long as possible. It’s the best way to keep him or her safe. Your child should remain in a rear-facing car seat until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat’s manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the rear-facing car seat, your child is ready to travel in a forward-facing car seat with a harness.

4-7 Years: Keep your child in a forward-facing car seat with a harness until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat’s manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the forward-facing car seat with a harness, it’s time to travel in a booster seat, but still in the back seat.

8-12 Years: Keep your child in a booster seat until he or she is big enough to fit in a seat belt properly. For a seat belt to fit properly the lap belt must lie snugly across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should lie snug across the shoulder and chest and not cross the neck or face. Remember: your child should still ride in the back seat because it’s safer there.

Car Seat Selection and Use: Select a car seat based on your child’s age and size, and choose a seat that fits in your vehicle. Always refer to your specific car seat manufacturer’s instructions; read the vehicle owner’s manual on how to install the car seat using the seat belt or LATCH system; and check height and weight limits. To maximize safety, keep your child in the car seat for as long as possible, as long as the child fits within the manufacturer’s height and weight requirements. Keep your child in the back seat at least through age 12.

Make plans to attend the movie on the green 

Human Resources is once again partnering with the Agapé Center and Student Involvement & Leadership Programs to host an outdoor movie event. Pixar’s Inside Out will be showing on a 40’ tall screen on Friday, Sept. 18 on the Eisenhower Lawn at 7:30 p.m. Coinciding with Family Weekend, this event is open to all employees and their families as well as students and their families. Bring blankets and chairs (rain location is Brubaker).

All proceeds go to the Central PA Foodbank. Suggested donation is $2/student or $10/family. Concessions will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m.

See link for further details. Please contact Kathy Castonguay, human resources, with questions. 

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For sale:

Piano for sale. Whitney by Kimball piano. Great condition but needs to be tuned. Call 766-6446 or email kleedy@messiah.edu. 

Job Opportunities:

Facility Maintenance has a current opening for the full-time position of general maintenance mechanic. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/7052.

Job-related questions may be directed to Brad Markley, director of Facility Services, at BMarkley@messiah.edu.