Honors Congress: Schedule of Events
Spring 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. [Parmer Cinema, Boyer Hall]
“From Peacemaker to Warrior Saint: The Transformation of Barnabas on the Island of Cyprus”
Dr. Michael R. Cosby, Prof. of New Testament & Greek at Messiah College, spent four months in Cyprus as a senior Fulbright Fellow, exploring ancient texts and interviewing Cypriots. His lecture will include photographs of Cyprus and a time for audience interaction. Refreshments to follow in Howe Atrium.
Alternate Chapel credit available.
Thursday, February 21, 8:00 p.m. [Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts]
2013 Humanities Symposium Keynote Lecture: “Melancholy in the Midst of Abundance: How Americans Invented the Humanities”
Dr. Geoffrey Galt Harpham, president and director of the National Humanities Center.
Free and open to the public; no ticket required.
Tuesday, February 26, 7:30 p.m. [Hostetter Chapel]
The Messiah College Religion and Society Lecture: “Christian Social Imagination: Envisioning the Kingdom of God Today”
Dr. Emmanuel Katongole, associate professor of theology and world Christianity, Duke Divinity School
Free and open to the public; no ticket required.
Alternate Chapel credit available.
Thursday, February 28, 7:00 p.m. [Parmer Cinema, Boyer Hall]
Seventh Annual Film Contest
Film showing in Parmer Cinema with a reception following in Howe Atrium.
Contest details coming on January 24.
Sunday, March 3, 3:00 p.m. [The Forum in Harrisburg]
Enjoy an afternoon at the Forum with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra as they perform with an acclaimed group of acrobats and aerialists, “Cirque de la Symphonie.” Ticket information coming February 20.
Monday, March 18, 7:30 p.m. [Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts]
Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate, president of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa.
Admission is free and open to the public, but a ticket is required. Please stop by or call the Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 after January 15. Sponsored by the Office of the President.
Wednesday, March 20, 4:10 p.m. [Boyer 131]
Scholarship Opportunities Presentation
Interested in applying for the Rhodes, Truman, Fulbright, or other top scholarships? Dr. John Harles, Scholarship and Fellowship Coordinator, will discuss opportunities and application procedures. See Fellowship and Scholarship Competitions for a list of past Messiah winners, FAQs, and brief descriptions of the various scholarships.
Thursday, April 4, 7:30 p.m. [Frey 110]
"Origins Today: Genesis Through Ancient Eyes"
Dr. John Walton, Wheaton College biblical scholar
Alternate Chapel credit available.
Saturday, April 6, 8:00 a.m.— 11:45 p.m. [New York City]
All day charter bus trip to New York City; day on your own.
Ticket information to be announced Monday, March 25.
Friday, April 12, 8:00 p.m. [Miller Auditorium]
Messiah College Department of Theater presents, “Antigone”
Ticket information to be announced April 2.
CANCELLED -
“Party with the President” – College Honors Program participants are invited to Orchard Hill to enjoy an evening of food, fun, and conversation with President Kim Phipps. Reservation information TBA.
Additional events may be added.
