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February 2007

Strong Slate of Speakers Coming to Messiah!

Randall Balmer, Jim Wallis, Jonathan Kozol, and Phillip Yancey

Throughout the spring semester, the Messiah campus welcomes these authors and speakers:

February 5 - Randall Balmer

February 27 - Jim Wallis

March 28 - Jonathan Kozol

May 19 (Commencement) - Phillip Yancey

These lectures are free and open to the public, although tickets may be needed. For more info, click on speaker name.

Professor's Insights on Amish Published in Pittsburgh Press

Dr. David Weaver-Zercher, Associate Professor of American Religious History and Chair, Department of Biblical & Religious Studies, is an expert on Amish life and culture. In the wake of the Nickel Mines School tragedy, he was sought after by local and national media. His op-ed piece, "The Amish are Not Ours" appeared in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.

Messiah's Fall Athletics Success Leads to #3 Ranking in National Poll

The success of the men's and women's soccer and field hockey teams have helped place Messiah at #3 in the NCAA Division III Sports Academy Directors Cup Standings which recognizes the top overall athletic programs in the country. Congratulations to the coaches and student athletes!

Falcon Basketball Teams Are Flying High: Women Ranked #1 in Nation

After 17 straight wins, the women's basketball team reached the top of the national poll for the second time in program history. The men's team remains undefeated in the Middle Atlantic Corporation conference. Check the schedules and support those Falcons as they head toward post-season play.

Admissions Office Offers 2007 Spring Open Houses

If you know a high school student who would thrive at Messiah College, please encourage them to attend one of the following Open House dates:

February 19, 2007
March 12, 2007
April 21, 2007

Online registration is available.

2nd Annual Youthworkers Conference

2nd Annual Youthworkers Conference to be held on-campus on March 31

Duffy Robbins, a frequent speaker for Youth Specialties and author of numerous books on youth ministry tools and techniques headlines an oustanding group of speakers, resource persons, topics and worship. Conference rate discounts are available for church youth ministry teams. Please forward this information link to the youth pastor or leader at your church.

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Homecoming News:

Mark your calendars now for Homecoming Weekend 2007! October 19th and 20th

5th - 25th Anniversary Reunions for 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997 and 2002. (Check your inboxes for an online reunion survey coming soon!)

30th - 50th Anniversary Reunions for 1957, 1967, 1972 and 1977

Our Staff:

Randy Ness '77, director

Paula (Bongiorno) Hunsberger '93, assistant director

Michelle Blackford, coordinator for regional leadership programs

Janice Natale '92, administrative assistant

Bethany Mueller '10, student office assistant

Nate Geiger '08, student office assistant

Brad Bishop '06, student office assistant

Messiah College Mission:

Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character, and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership, and reconciliation in church and society.