October 2002 eBulletin

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DUE TO A GLITCH IN AN E-MAIL TRANSMISSION ON OCTOBER 2, WE ARE RESENDING THIS EDITION OF THE OCTOBER ALUMNI E-BULLETIN TO INSURE DELIVERY TO THOSE WHO DID NOT RECEIVE THE FIRST TRANSMISSION.

IF YOU ALREADY RECEIVED THIS E-BULLETIN, WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE REPETITION.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

RANDY NESS
DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
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MESSIAH COLLEGE ALUMNI E-BULLETIN
OCTOBER 2002 EDITION


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"My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the world or fame, but wholly lean on Jesus name. On Christ the solid Rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand."

From the hymn: My Hope is Built

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TOPICS IN THIS ISSUE:

* REGISTER FOR HOMECOMING & WIN
* REMINDER - CHANGE IN HOMECOMING GAME TIME
* COFFEEHOUSE ENTERTAINERS
* 2002 ALUMNI AWARDS LUNCHEON
* INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI PROFILES ON-LINE
* REMARKABLE ALUMNA - CARISSA HASTON '00
* DISCOUNT RATES FOR HOMESTEAD ACCOMMODATIONS
* ALUMNA CHALLENGES ALUMNI
* WHAT HAPPENED TO DONOR LISTS?
* 2002 DIRECTORY ON SALE
* NFL QUARTERBACK VISITS MESSIAH
* CHAPEL SCHEDULE ON-LINE
* TIM NACE '02 RESCUED
* CRIST '16, NAMED "OLDEST WORKER"
* SHELDON ON DAY OF DISCOVERY
* WELLS-LILLY TAKES NEW POSITION
* U.S.NEWS RANKING
* FALL ENROLLMENT
* FALCONS FLYING HIGH IN SPORTS
* TAILGATE BEFORE E-TOWN GAME
* SAB CONCERTS
* FOREIGN FILM SERIES
* CHORAL ARTS AUDITIONS
* FALL OPEN HOUSES
* TRIVIA CONTEST


ALUMNI RELATIONS NEWS **********************************


* TEN DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR HOMECOMING
The registration deadline for Homecoming is October 10. Anyone pre-registering by that date is eligible for a drawing for overnight stays in the beautifully-restored Climenhaga Homestead and a variety of Messiah merchandise. If you've misplaced your Homecoming brochure, please visit www.messiah.edu/homecoming or call (717) 796-5252.

* CHANGE IN HOMECOMING MENS' SOCCER GAME-TIME REMINDER
The varsity men's soccer game vs. Wheaton College has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 19. The Homecoming Parade is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. and the International Bazaar, featuring an international foods buffet, cultural exhibits, entertainment and the Lil' Falcon Zone for children begins at 4:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the pre-game festivities with the entire family.

* ENTERTAINERS LISTED FOR POST-GAME COFFEEHOUSE
Pre-registration is running strong for our first-ever coffeehouse to be held after the Homecoming soccer game. Entertainment includes:

- Tim Sayegh '97 & Ryan Swain '98 (emcees, comedians)
- MercyFalling (student four-piece acoustic rock band with influences spanning many genres)
- Messiah College Jazz Combo
- Nate and James (an acoustic duo performing folk pop, acoustic rock, worship, featuring James Vitray '97 & Nate Miller '97)
- Cold Fusion (Jazz trio featuring Matt Ellenberger '01, David Assis '01, & Kurt Dyrli '01
- Brennan Swain '93 (Winner of CBS-TV's The Amazing Race)

The "Jazz and Java" coffeehouse will be held in Lottie Nelson Dining Room starting at 9 p.m. International coffees and desserts will be offered. Cover charge is only $2. Don't miss this event!

* ALUMNI AWARDS LUNCHEON
Tickets remain available for the luncheon honoring the 2002 Alumni Award recipients listed below.

- Distinguished Alumnus: Dr. D. Ray Heisey '57
- Christian Service Award: Mrs. Miriam (Mim) Stern '45
- Alumni Appreciation Award: Dr. Ronald L. Miller '61


The luncheon will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Grantham Church on Homecoming Saturday, October 19 at 12 Noon. Entertainment will be provided by a Messiah College Brass Quintet. Cost is $8/person.

* INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI PROFILES NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
As part of our international Homecoming theme, 23 alumni from 19 different countries have responded thus far to our call to post personal profiles online as part of a "virtual reunion" of alumni living abroad. You can read about these alumni, their country's highlights, travel recommendations, and prayer requests by visiting www.messiah.edu/alumni . If you live abroad and wish to participate, please go to the website and complete the convenient online form.

* CARISSA HASTON '00: A REMARKABLE YOUNG WOMAN
What would you do if your stomach lost the ability to digest food leading to serious health problems and ruining your career plans? Perhaps, you would create a web-site designed to offer support and build awareness about your illness that eventually connects more than 1,000 persons nationwide with the same disease? Or perhaps, you would start a non-profit organization, which attracts the attention and support of health care professionals and pharmaceutical firms?

That's exactly what Carissa Haston, now living in Lewisberry, Pa. has done in only two years since graduating from Messiah with an art degree. In recognition of her accomplishments, she is being honored with the 2002 Young Alumni Achievement Award. Carissa's courageous story will be told and her spirited achievements honored in chapel on October 15 at 9:30 a.m. Alumni are invited to attend.

If interested in learning more, please visit Carissa's personal web site at www.monkeygirl.atfreeweb.com or visit the web site of G-PACT, the organization she helped found, at www.g-pact.org .

* DISCOUNT RATES OFFERED FOR OVERNIGHT STAYS AT THE HOMESTEAD
The College is currently offering reduced overnight rates (ranging from $40 - $55/night) to help offset inconveniences for guests during construction of the new academic building nearby. The Climenhaga Homestead offers quality bed & breakfast-style accommodations perfect for a weekend getaway or a private retreat. For more information or to make a reservation, contact climenhagahomestead@messiah.edu or call (717) 796-5064. For a virtual tour of The Homestead, visit www.messiah.edu/alumni/climenhagatour.shtml .

* GENEROUS ALUMNA ISSUES CHALLENGE TO FELLOW ALUMNI
In order tp provide an incentive to give to the 2002-2003 Messiah College Student Impact Fund (formerly the Annual Fund), an alumna has offered a generous challenge. She will match new or increased gifts totaling up to $250,000 from alumni. Student Impact Fund gifts go directly to support student financial assistance and educational programs or you can designate your gift as you wish. More information is forthcoming in the mail or through the annual phonathon.

* WHAT HAPPENED TO ALUMNI DONOR LISTS?
A totally redesigned "President's Report" will be mailed this week. The new "President's Report" seeks to do a better, more focused job of portraying the year's highlights and Messiah's mission. As a result, it omits pages and pages of numerous and lengthy donor lists. The alumni donor lists will appear in the December issue of the "Alumni Report" newsletter.

* 2002 ALUMNI DIRECTORY IS AVAILABLE AND ON SALE NOW
The brand new 2002 Alumni Directory offers more than 15,000 alumni listed alphabetically, by class year, geographically, occupationally, and by graduate school experience. Travel hospitality, career resource, and graduate school advising networks are also included. Cost is $20. The directory will be available for purchase at Homecoming or you may purchase one via phone with credit card by calling Dixie Koser at (717) 796-5252.

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* FORMER NFL QUARTERBACK VISIT CAMPUS, SPEAKS IN CHAPEL
Frank Reich, who engineered the biggest comeback in NFL history while playing for the Buffalo Bills in the 1993 playoffs, spoke on the topic of courage in chapel on September 24. Reich was accompanied by Messiah alumnus, Jake Tassy '93, who attends Reich's church in Charlotte, N.C. and is youth pastor for one of his daughters.

* MESSIAH CHAPEL SCHEDULE IS ON-LINE
All of the schedules and detailed information for common, alternate and elective chapels may be previewed by visiting www.messiah.edu/chapel/schedule.asp . Of special note, John Perkins, founder & chairman emeritus of Christian Community Development and president of the John M. Perkins Foundation, Jackson, MS., will be speaking in the October 22 & 24 chapels as part of the College's Tapestry Week activities.

* ALUMNUS IS PART OF IVORY COAST RESCUE
Tim Nace '02, was among the 191 evacuees rescued from the International Christian Academy in Bouake by French troops on September 25. After a failed coup attempt on September 19, the missionary school was surrounded by armed conflict, when insurgents holed up in the town. Tim, of Washington, N.J., is a high school math teacher at the school.

* CRIST NAMED "AMERICA'S OLDEST WORKER"
Ray Crist '16, visiting professor of environmental science, continues to capture the national spotlight when he was recently named "America's Oldest Worker" of 2002 by Experience Works, the nation's largest non-profit provider of training and employment services for older workers. Crist was honored at a dinner ceremony in Washington, D.C. and was featured in national and local TV news broadcasts. He is 102. Visit www.messiah.edu/news/index.html for more info.

* SHELDON TO APPEAR IN "DAY OF DISCOVERY" SERIES
Day of Discovery, a weekly 30-minute inspirational television program of RBC Ministries, a non-profit, non- denominational organization, will air a series of programs entitled "The Wonder of a Tree" on Sunday mornings through October 20. Dr. Joseph Sheldon, professor of biology and environmental science, is one of several persons interviewed for the series. For local broadcast schedule info, visit www.rbc.net .

* CYNTHIA WELLS-LILLY ACCEPTS BOYER FELLOW POSITION
Wells-Lilly will be leaving her position as vice provost and dean of students to accept an appointment as a Boyer Fellow for Messiah College. In her new role, Cynthia will direct the Boyer Collaborative for Building Educational Community, a national project focused on advancing campus environments that fulfill the aims of undergraduate education. To correspond with Cynthia, e-mail cwells@messiah.edu .

* MESSIAH AGAIN EARNS U.S. NEWS RANKING
In its annual 2003 college rankings issue, U.S. News & World Report, cited Messiah as one of the best comprehensive colleges offering bachelors degrees in the North. For the full story, visit www.usnews.com/usnews/home.htm .

* FALL ENROLLMENT SETTLES IN AT 2897
The total "head count" for fall enrollment reached 2897 (Full-time equivalency is 2862). The entering Class of 2006 totaled 766 students. William Strausbaugh '79, dean of enrollment management, reported to College Council that yield rates (percentage of freshmen accepting), retention rates at every returning class level, and the rate of incoming transfers all exceeded projections based upon actual trends from the last few years.

* FALCON SPORTS TEAMS ARE FLYING HIGH THIS FALL
As of this writing, the combined records of all of Messiah's fall teams in head-to-head competition (Field Hockey, Men's and Women's Soccer, Volleyball, and Women's Tennis) is a 45 wins and 9 losses or a whopping 83% winning percentage. Our men's and women's cross-country teams are also running very strong (pardon the pun). Follow Falcon athletics and check game schedules at www.messiah.edu/athletics/ .

* ALUMNI AND FRIENDS INVITED TO TAILGATE PRIOR TO SOCCER GAME WITH E-TOWN
Messiah hosts the annual match-up with traditional rival E- town in men's soccer on Saturday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the game, the Office of Alumni Relations will be hosting a tailgate party on the front lawn and patio of the Climenhaga Homestead from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. We'll be grilling brauts and hot dogs (modest fee), offering complimentary sides and beverages, giving away Messiah merchandise, and having special activities for the kids. So come early, get a decent parking space and enjoy the company of fellow Falcons.

* SAB ANNOUNCES FALL CONCERTS SERIES


Wilcon
October 12, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $18
For tickets, call (717) 691-6036 or order on-line at www.wilcoworld.net/tours

Over the Rhine
with guest Bill Mallonee
October 18, 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $8
For tickets, call (717) 691-6036

* FOREIGN FILM SERIES ANNOUNCED
Five films remain in the foreign film series for this semester, as follows:


- October 18 & 19 (Homecoming Weekend) "Monsoon Wedding" (India)
7:30 & 10:00 p.m. in Frey 110

All of the following films will be held on Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. in Frey Hall 110.

- October 23 "The Official Story" (Argentina), Intro. by Kim Yunez

- October 30 "Jesus of Montreal" (Canada), Intro. by Doug Wood

- November 13 "Babette's Feats" (Denmark), Intro. by Don Forsythe

- November 20 "To Live" (China), Intro. by Dean Curry

* LOOKING FOR SOME CULTURE?
You can review the 2002-2003 year's Cultural Series, Lyceum events, concerts, theatre performances, film and other activities scheduled at Messiah College by visiting www.messiah.edu/campusevents/ .

* PUBLIC AUDITIONS FOR CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY
The Messiah College Choral Arts Society will hold public auditions in Poorman Recital Hall in the Climenhaga Fine Arts Center on Tuesday, October 29, from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. If interested, schedule your audition in advance by calling (717) 691-6027, ext. 1. Singers must come prepared to perform one selection of their choice.

The Choral Arts Society is directed by Linda Tedford. Rehearsals will be Tuesdays from 7-9:15 p.m. beginning January 21. The chorus' annual performance will be held on Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. in the Grantham Church and will feature Vivaldi's "Beatus Vir" and John Rutter's "Magnificat."

* SOMEONE YOU KNOW SHOULD CONSIDER ATTENDING MESSIAH COLLEGE
Encourage high school juniors and seniors (you know) to attend one of Messiah's open houses (or better yet bring them with you) to:

- Friday, October 11 School of Mathematics, Engineering & Business

- Monday, October 14 All majors

- Monday, October 21 School of Humanities - Saturday, October 26 All Majors

- Friday, November 8 School of the Arts

- Friday, November 15 All majors

For more info on admissions campus visits, go to www.messiah.edu/admissions/visit/ .

* PARKING IS AT A PREMIUM If you visit campus anytime during the next school year, please realize that due to the construction projects on- campus parking is at a premium, especially convenient access during the day to the central campus area. We regret the inconvenience and ask for your patience and understanding.

* TRIVIA CONTEST
The August issue's trivia question was:

>From a recent survey conducted with 46 institutions from the Christian College Consortium, it was reported that the median average percentage of total living alumni who have graduated within the last ten years is 26%. What is Messiah's rate?
A. About the same B. 36% C. 43% D. 52%

The correct answer is C. (43%)

Congratulations to our alumni winners:
- Bryan Cinelli '88, Fayette City, Pa.
- Jennifer (Harper) Derscheid '97, Gray, France
- Sally Everhart '74, Chambersburg, Pa.
- Ryan Mark '99, Dillsburg, Pa.
- Natalie (Winzeler) Zercher '92, Glendale, Az.


This issue's trivia question is:
Homecoming 2002's theme is "Celebrating Peoples, Nations, and Cultures." Approximately how many countries are represented in Messiah's current student body?

A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25

Please send your response to alumni@messiah.edu The first five correct answers will receive Messiah College travel mugs.

* PARTING THOUGHT...
We hope to see you at Homecoming on Saturday, October 19, 2002!

ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF
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Randy Ness '77, director
Marty Willard '75, assistant director
Dixie Koser, administrative assistant
Kimberly Kaufman '04, student assistant
David Mininger '05, student assistant


WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR NEWS!
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Please share any information about what is new in your life, personal accomplishments or experiences, and what you are doing in your profession, church, community, etc. Information will be considered for inclusion in the Alumni Notes section of "The Bridge." Your information may also be shared with the Admissions Office and College faculty and staff who may share your success stories with current and prospective students and their parents who are eager to hear about our alumni -- the proof of Messiah's quality education.

If you have any comments, suggestions, or you wish to be excluded from receiving the "Messiah Alumni eBulletin," please contact the Office of Alumni & Parent Relations, Messiah College, One College Avenue, Grantham, PA 17027, (717) 796-5252, or via e-mail at alumni@messiah.edu.

MESSIAH COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT
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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.

Office of Alumni & Parent Relations MISSION STATEMENT
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We will advance the connections with alumni striving to involve them as partners in advancing the mission of the College.