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April 2007
The Messiah Community Mourns with Virginia Tech in Wake of Shootings Prayers and remembrances have been offered for those affected by the tragedy on the Virginia Tech campus earlier this week during Messiah's chapel services and at a special prayer vigil. May we all continue to uphold the Virginia Tech community at this time with our prayers and acts of support. Kathie Shafer, vice president for operations, reports that conversations have already begun on campus with her staff, our safety officers and residence life staff to review Messiah's detailed crisis plan. Messiah's current emergency response plan is available online.
Commencement Approaches for Class of 2007
Recent Academic Accomplishments are Celebrated at Messiah Congratulations to the faculty, students and alumni of these programs for their splendid achievements: Accounting: Due to student success in certification exams, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) ranks Messiah's accounting program as the seventh best in the country and first in Pennsylvania. Family & Consumer Sciences: The FCS's new education major obtained certification by the National Council on Family Relations which qualifies graduates for credentialing as a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). Nursing: Students in the Class of 2006 achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Exams (NCLEX), one of only three nursing programs in Pennsylvania to do so. Social Work: The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) recently granted full four-year accreditation to Messiah's social work major.
Messiah's Soccer Fans Rank #1 Nationally
Figures released by the NCAA show that Messiah College recorded the highest average attendance in the nation for Division III men's soccer games during the 2006 season. Messiah's average attendance was 1,306 fans per game. Second on the list was Messiah's national championship opponent, Wheaton College with an average of 765 fans per game. Thank you for your support!
"Pursuing Excellence" Breakfast Series for Business Professionals begins April 24 The newly formed Messiah Business Alumni Association is hosting its first breakfast event on Tuesday, April 24 from 7:00-8:15 a.m. at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey, in Harrisburg, PA. Featured speaker is Dav Cost is $10 per person and features a full breakfast buffet. Alumni, parents, and friends of Messiah College are invited. To reserve your place, please contact the Office of Alumni & Parent Relations at (717) 796-5252 or e-mail.
President Phipps to Host Spring Alumni & Parent Receptions You are invited to gather with other Messiah alumni and friends at these upcoming regional events: Friday, May 4 (7-9 p.m.) Eastonina Condominiums, Easton, PA. A jazz and hors d'oeuvres reception will take place in the Gold Room terrace overlooking the Delaware River. Come and mingle with Messiah friends, enjoy the music and meet the President! RSVP by April 27. Thursday, May 31 (5:30-9:00 p.m.) National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD. Begin the evening with a tour of the Animal Planet Australia Exhibit and culminate with an on-site reception featuring musical entertainment and desserts. A limited number of special discount Aquarium tickets are available. RSVP by May 21.
Alumni & Parents Councils Launch Scholarship Funds At the March 9, 2007, combined-Councils meeting, executive officers for the Alumni & Parents Councils signed scholarship fund agreements with the College. Both Councils are seeking to help raise funds and raise awareness for students with financial need. The Alumni Council fund intends to help legacy students (children of alumni). The Parents Council fund intends to help current students who experience catastrophic circumstances affecting ability to continue their education.
Messiah Offers Expanded Summer Session Beginning with the last week in May, Messiah College will be offering 40 summer college-credit courses. Current college students, promising high school and home school students or anyone wishing to further their post-secondary education may wish to consider these course offerings. For more info, visit the Summer Session 2007 website.
25th Annual Messiah College Golf Outing Returns to Hershey Country Club - July 9 Calling all golfers to mark your calendar now for the special silver anniversary edition of Messiah's annual golf outing to be held on Monday, July 9 at the Hershey Country Club West Course. Both morning (8:00 a.m.) and afternoon (1:30 p.m.) shotgun starts will be offered this year. More information and registration is available here.
Annual Youthworkers Conference doubles Attendance in its 2nd year! Sets 2008 Date. More than 400 youthworkers from over 100 churches representing 17 different denominations from seven states attended this year's Conference held on Saturday, March 31. To add your name or the names of youthworkers in your church to our e-mail list for next year's conference, please send contact information to Alumni@messiah.edu. The 2008 conference date is Saturday, March 29.
Someone You Know Needs to Learn About Messiah! As alumni and parents, you know Messiah's mission! And you know high school students who would thrive at a college that helps students grow in "intellect, character & faith." Please take a moment now to refer names and contact information to the Admissions Office or send this e-bulletin to a prospective student family and ask them to look at Messiah College.
Your Prayers are welcomed for...
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e Brandt '86, Messiah's head men's soccer coach, who will be speaking on how the best-selling business book, Good to Great, has influenced his coaching approach. 
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