February 2003 eBulletin

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‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
Matt. 22:37-39*

(*This verse was selected as our 2003 Homecoming verse.")

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TOPICS IN THIS ISSUE:

ALUMNI RELATIONS NEWS:
* ONLINE ALUMNI DIRECTORY IS COMING
* PARENT RELATIONS TO BE JOINED WITH ALUMNI RELATIONS
* MD./VA. VENUE WANTED FOR MESSIAH JAZZ GROUPS
* COST REDUCED ON 2002 ALUMNI DIRECTORY
* FORMER ALUMNI DIRECTOR HAS BABY
* ALUMNI COUNCIL WELCOMES YOUR INPUT
* 2003 HOMECOMING THEME IS TRIBUTE TO FAMOUS ALUMNUS
* DISCOUNT FOR CLIMENHAGA HOMESTEAD ACCOMMODATIONS TO END


ALUMNI ACTIVITIES:
* ALUMNI TRACK MEET (3/8)
* HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ALUMNI RECEPTION (3/13)
* SPRING REUNION DAY (4/5)
* ELLIS ISLAND BUS TRIP (5/3)
* REGIONAL HAPPENINGS
- SHENANDOAH VALLEY, VA. TAILGATE (3/1)
- D.C. AREA HOCKEY GAME (3/6)
- INDIANA/ILLINOIS DESSERT & CONCERT (5/21)
- GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA TAILGATE & BALL GAME (5/30)
- NEW ENGLAND AREA PICNIC (6/28)
* GOLF OUTING (7/11)
* HOMECOMING (10/18)


DEVELOPMENT NEWS:
* FALL PHONATHON RESULTS & THANKS
* CHALLENGE GRANT MATCHES ALUMNI GIFTS
* ONLINE GIVING NOW AVAILABLE


CAREER SERVICES NEWS:
* CALL FOR 2002 GRADS TO COMPLETE SURVEY
* JOB FAIRS FOR ALUMNI
* JOB LISTINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE


GENERAL CAMPUS NEWS:
* LILLY GRANT STIMULATES CHRISTIAN VOCATION FOCUS
* SEARCH FOR VICE PROVOST/DEAN OF STUDENTS PROGRESSES
* MESSIAH SEEKS TO IMPLEMENT HARRISBURG INSTITUTE
* COLLEGE EXPLORES STUDENT RESIDENCE OPTIONS
* THREE SOCCER PLAYERS DRAFTED BY PRO SOCCER TEAMS
* FITNESS CENTER HOURS ANNOUNCED FOR SPRING

UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS

TRIVIA CONTEST


ALUMNI RELATIONS NEWS
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* ONLINE ALUMNI
DIRECTORY IS COMING
The Office of Alumni Relations signed a contract in January with D2 Media, a local Harrisburg-based web development firm, to create an online alumni community for Messiah College.

This secure, password-protected web service that will allow alumni to:
- Review and update personal information online
- Find alumni via a searchable directory
- Give alumni personal control of privacy settings
- Network with other alumni on common interests
- Register online for alumni events
- Post and receive class notes

Targeted launch is late spring/early summer. More information will be forthcoming. D2 Media employs several Messiah alumni including managing partners Andrew Palmer ’99, Jason Kichline ’99 and Josh Benton ’98.


* PARENT RELATIONS TO BE
JOINED WITH ALUMNI RELATIONS
Senior Administration has asked the Office of Alumni Relations to assume responsibility for the College’s Parent Relations program starting with the 2003-2004 academic year. The Alumni Relations staff, all parents of current Messiah students, welcomes the opportunity to work with Messiah’s parent constituency. We will become the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations starting July 1, 2003.


* MD./VA. VENUE WANTED
FOR MESSIAH JAZZ GROUPS
Messiah College’s outstanding Jazz One Ensemble and Jazz Choir will be on tour the week of May 12-16 ending in the Norfolk, Va. area. There is still room on the schedule for a concert booking in the northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. or Virginia Beach areas. The Office of Alumni Relations is interested in sponsoring a "Jazz and Java" event in one of these areas. If you know of a venue, please contact Randy Ness, director of alumni relations, immediately at Rness@messiah.edu or call (717) 796-5252.


* COST REDUCED
ON ALUMNI DIRECTORY
Several copies of the 2002 Alumni Directory remain available and have been reduced in cost to $15 per copy. The directory provides alphabetical, class year, geographic, occupational and graduate school listings for 16,000 Messiah and Upland alumni. Alumni who are willing to serve other alumni in travel hospitality, career, and graduate school advising networks are indicated. Contact the Office of Alumni Relations to order your copy by calling 717-796-5252.


* FORMER ALUMNI
DIRECTOR HAS BABY
Congratulations to Bob and Deb (Keating)’83 Feil, who welcomed their first child, Todd Robert, into their family on December 16, 2002 at 11:19 p.m. (just 41 minutes before Deb’s birthday). Deb served as director of alumni relations at Messiah College for 10 years from 1989-1999. You may send congratulations to Deb & Bob at feildr@cs.co.


* ALUMNI COUNCIL
WELCOMES YOUR INPUT
The Messiah College Alumni Council will be meeting on campus on March 7-8. This eighteen member group helps to advise the Office of Alumni Relations, as well as, implement alumni relations programming. If you have any input for the Council regarding alumni activities, please contact any of the following:

- Harriet (Sider) Bicksler ’68 bickhouse@aol.com
- Brad Davidson ’86
- Wendell Esbenshade ’94 esbenswx@juno.com
- Tim Engle ’92 twengle@leggmason.com
- Maureen (Fitzgerald) Fairbanks ’88 (assistant chair) mfitz4@aol.com
- Karen Grove ’76 kgrovey@aol.com
- Alicia (Godfrey) Horst ’96 jnhamh@myexel.com
- Jeff Horst ’95 jhorst@kpmg.com
- Mike Schwartz ’87, (chair) mikes@fsproduce.com
- Marilyn (Byer) Smith ’U51 (717) 697-4873
- Elinor (Cloud) Spring ’86 t5springer@aol.com
- Heather Thurman ’95 hthurman@fatherhood.org
- Elizabeth (Thomas) Walker ’90 elizabethw@paonline.com
- Catherine Warsen ’99 cwarsen@hotmail.com
- Robert Worman ’45 bolsurg@aol.com
- Winifred Worman ’46 bolsurg@aol.com
- Christopher Young ’87 cochisecr@aol.com
- Robin (Kaighn) Young ’87 cochiscr@aol.com


* 2003 HOMECOMING THEME
IS TRIBUTE TO FAMOUS ALUMNUS
The theme for Homecoming 2003 is "Equipped with knowledge and faith; Prepared to serve." Our theme is a tribute to the educational philosophy of alumnus Dr. Ernest Boyer ’48. Boyer was a champion for connecting the academy to the community, the intellect and the heart, education and service.

Boyer was a nationally recognized educator, serving as U.S. Commissioner of Education under President Jimmy Carter. He was serving as President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching upon his death in 1995.

The new 95,000 square foot academic building being built on campus will be named Boyer Hall in his honor. Boyer Hall is expected to be dedicated on Friday of Homecoming weekend. It will house the Boyer Center, the School of Education and Social Sciences, and the School of Humanities.


* DISCOUNT FOR CLIMENHAGA
HOMESTEAD ACCOMMODATIONS TO END
The current discount program for overnight stays at the Climenhaga Homestead will continue until September 1, 2003. Discounts were temporarily put into place to help offset any potential inconveniences caused by construction of the nearby Boyer Hall academic building, which will be completed this summer. For more information and to request a reservation online visit www.messiah.edu/alumni and click on "Room Requests for Homestead."



ALUMNI ACTIVITIES
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* ALUMNI TRACK MEET
Saturday, March 8, 2003
All former Messiah track and field athletes are invited to return to campus for a track meet that will combine alumni with current students to compete. There will be an age handicap system utilized in the scoring. A reception will be held after the meet for all participants. For more info, contact Coach Fogelsanger at dfogelsa@messiah.edu or call 717-691-6018.


* HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT ALUMNI RECEPTION
Thursday, March 13, 2003, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Hollinger Lounge, Jordan Science Center, Messiah College
All alumni who graduated with an HRM degree and/or currently work in the human resource management profession are invited to a special reception with current students and faculty. An alumni panel including Deana (Ruhl) Bradley ’87 and Alan Cyphers ’91 will share professional insights. Please RSVP to the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@messiah.edu .


* SPRING REUNION DAY
Saturday, April 5, 2003
Messiah College
All alumni are welcome to attend our annual Spring Reunion Day featuring Brunch with President & Mrs. Sawastky, class reunions (1943, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, and 1973), faculty seminars, and more. For a complete schedule, visit www.messiah.edu/alumni .


* ELLIS ISLAND BUS TRIP
Saturday, May 3, 2003
Join us on the alumni charter bus tour to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. The trip departs from Messiah’s campus at 7:00 a.m. and will return around 10:00 p.m. Cost is $40/adult and $34/child (ages 4-12) and includes transportation, ferry ticket, and access to Liberty Island and the Immigration Museum. For more info, visit www.messiah.edu/alumni or to book your tickets call The Ticket Office at (717) 691-6036.


* REGIONAL HAPPENINGS
Spring is a busy time for regional alumni gatherings. For more information on any of the following regional events, visit www.messiah.edu/alumni .

- SHENANDOAH VALLEY, VA.
Tailgate BBQ Prior to the Messiah vs. EMU Softball Games
Saturday, March 1, 2003, 10:30 a.m.
Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Va.
Join other Messiah alumni and friends from the Valley for a BBQ catered by the Smokin’ Pig and then root for the Lady Falcons. Cost: Donations accepted. Contact: Wendell Esbenshade’94 at esbenswx@jmu.edu or call 540-867-0523

- D.C. AREA
Washington Capitals vs. Atlanta Thrashers Hockey Game
Thursday, March 6, 2003, 7:00 p.m.
MCI Arena, Washington, D.C.
Cost: $24.50 per person (includes ticket, "Caps" hat, food & beverage).
Please RSVP to Heather Thurman’95 by February 19 at mcdcalum@yahoo.com or call (301) 208-9189.

- INDIANA/ILLINOIS
Concert by the Messiah College Singers
Wednesday, May 21, 2003, 7:00 p.m.
Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind.
President Sawatsky and The Messiah Singers, a select twenty voice choral ensemble will be visiting. More information still to come. Contact: Randy Ness ’77, director of alumni relations, at Rness@messiah.edu or call (717) 796-5252.

- GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA
Tailgate Gathering prior to the
Camden Riversharks vs. Pennsylvania Warriors Baseball Game
Friday, May 30, 2003, Tailgate begins at 5:00 p.m.
Campbell’s Field, Camden, NJ
Join Greater Philadelphia area alumni for family fun at the Riversharks game at the recently named "Ballpark of the Year." (More details to come.) Contact: Christopher & Robin Young ’87 at cochisecr@aol.com or call (609) 953-3675.

- NEW ENGLAND AREA
Summer Picnic Gathering
Saturday, June 28, 2003 (Time TBA)
Drs. Glenn ’86& Barbara Focht Farm, Grafton, MA.
(More details to come.)
Contact: Catherine Warsen’99 at cwarsen@hotmail.com

* GOLF OUTING
Friday, July 11, 2003
Dauphin Highlands Golf Course
Harrisburg, Pa.


* HOMECOMING
Saturday, October 18, 2003
Class Reunions: 1998, 1993, 1988, 1983, 1978
Open House: Boyer Hall Academic Building



DEVELOPMENT NEWS
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* FALL PHONATHON RESULTS
This past fall, over 2,600 alumni, parents, and friends supported Messiah students by making a gift. Our team of dedicated student Phonathon callers reports that $171,798 was raised over a ten week period for the 2002-2003 Student Impact Fund. Formerly called the Messiah Fund, this fund provides unrestricted dollars for scholarship aid, athletics, missions and service projects, library and technology resources and more.

THANK YOU to everyone who participated - we appreciate your investment in Messiah students.


* CHALLENGE GRANT
MATCHES ALUMNI GIFTS
Thanks to the generosity of alumna and Board of Trustees Chair, Mrs. Eunice Steinbrecher ’58, any "new dollars" given to the 2003-2004 Student Impact Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar. That means any first-time gift from a new alumni donor or an increased gift from a previous alumni donor will be matched if received prior to June 30, 2003. We encourage alumni to respond to Mrs. Steinbrecher’s challenge.


* CHECK IT OUT -
NOW GIVE VIA THE WEB
Misplaced envelopes? Out of stamps? No time to write a check? Thanks to the new secure web site, giving to Messiah has never been easier. To make a convenient online gift using your credit card, just visit www.messiah.edu/giving .


CAREER SERVICES NEWS
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* CLASS OF 2002 GRADUATES
ASKED TO COMPLETE CAREER SURVEY
If you have not completed and mailed in the Class of 2002 Career Survey, you may now complete it online at www.messiah.edu/careersurvey/ . The purpose of the survey is to provide up-to-date information and feedback to the Career Center and the College. Once submitted your name will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Red Lobster restaurant.


* JOB FAIRS FOR ALUMNI
Alumni candidates are welcome to attend any of the job fairs listed below. There is no cost to attend.

- CUMBERLAND VALLEY CONSORTIUM
Tuesday, February 11, 2003, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Holiday Inn at the Francis Scott Key Mall, Frederick, MD.
Professional dress and resume required.

- CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA EMPLOYMENT CONSORTIUM
Wednesday, February 19, 2003, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lebanon Valley Expo Center, Lebanon, Pa.
Professional dress and resume required.

- MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS JOB & INTERNSHIP FAIR
Tuesday, March 4, 2003, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
Eisenhower Commons, Messiah College

- HELPING PROFESSIONS JOB FAIR
Monday, April 14, 2003, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

To view a list of employers attending these fairs, go to: www.messiah.edu/acdept/career/jobfairs.htm

If you are an employer or know an employer that would like to attend as a recruiter, please contact Dwayne Keiffer at (717) 691-6016 or e-mail dkeiffer@messiah.edu .


* JOB LISTINGS
AVAILABLE ONLINE
All Career Center job postings are now online at http://messiah.erecruiting.com . In order to view a database of jobs posted specifically for Messiah College students and alumni, you will need to go to the website and click to create an account.

* CAREER SERVICES
AVAILABLE TO ALUMNI
If you are in career transition, thinking of attending graduate school, or have a professional development question, please contact Mike Blount, alumni career services, at mblount@messiah.edu or call (717) 796-5099. For information regarding services, visit www.messiah.edu/acdept/career/alumniservices/index.html .



GENERAL CAMPUS NEWS
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* LILLY GRANT FUNDING
STIMULATES CHRISTIAN VOCATION FOCUS
Provost Kim Phipps recently issued a report of first year activities resulting from Messiah’s Lilly Foundation-funded project on Christian vocation. In addition to hosting several conferences and speakers, other activities have included:

- Launching the first co-hort of Hostetter Fellows, a project to encourage academically-promising students to consider lay and ordained ministry.

- Helping to support students attending the Jubilee Conference and the Wesleyan Holiness Women Clergy Conference.

- Subsidizing a fall retreat for sophomores held in Philadelphia

- Supporting a group of Messiah faculty who authored a volume entitled "Christian Scholarship: Enlarging the Conversation" to be published by Oxford University Press.


* SEARCH FOR VICE PROVOST/
DEAN OF STUDENTS PROGRESSES
The deadline for applicants ended on January 31. The search committee is now in the process of selecting candidates for interviewing. We invite alumni to pray for this process of seeking a leader for the Division of Student Affairs.


* MESSIAH COLLEGE SEEKS
TO IMPLEMENT HARRISBURG INSTITUTE
Dr. Joseph Jones, dean of the School of Education and Social Sciences, is spearheading an effort for contextual learning and service opportunities in the nearby capital city of Harrisburg. During this academic year, the College entered into partnership with Grace United Methodist Church with a pilot project enabling 15 students to live in residences owned by the church near the state capitol. Alumnus, Anthony Alexander ’73, is senior pastor at Grace UM.


* COLLEGE EXPLORES
STUDENT RESIDENCE OPTIONS
The College enlisted the services of a student housing consultant to help study housing policies and needs. Presently, student housing plans are focusing on additional housing needs for upperclass students. The College is entering the early stages of selecting an architect to help determine site and design of a new facility.


* THREE SOCCER PLAYERS
DRAFTED BY PRO SOCCER TEAMS
Fresh off their 2002 NCAA Division III National Championship Season, three seniors were selected to continue their careers at the professional level. Hayden Woodworth, the national division III player of the year, was drafted by several teams, and has joined the D.C. United Soccer Club. He was one of only two Division III players picked by the nation’s top soccer league. Aaron Faro was drafted by the Charlotte Eagles of the "A" League and Troy Sauer was drafted by the Harrisburg Heat indoor soccer team.


* FITNESS CENTER
HOURS ANNOUNCED FOR SPRING
Monday & Wednesday: 6-8 a.m., 1:30 - 11 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 2-10 p.m.
Please note: The indoor track will be closed from 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. weekdays for varsity track practice (however exercise equipment will remain available).


UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS
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February
13-16 - Theatre Messiah: "Once Upon a Mattress"
15 - Men’s & Women’s Basketball vs. Susquehanna, 6 & 8 p.m.
15 - Wrestling vs. King’s & McDaniel, 1:00 p.m.
17 - Admissions Open House (All majors)
18 - Men’s & Women’s Basketball vs. E-Town, 6 & 8 p.m.
21 - Cultural Series: Baltimore Consort, 8 p.m.
24 - Admissions Open House: School of Health & Natural Sciences
25 - Arts Forum: Poetry & Fiction Reading - Deborah Larsen Cowen, 7:30 p.m.

March
1 - Admissions Open House (All majors)
2 - Messiah College Symphonic Winds Concert, 3 p.m.
6 - Lyceum: Hadassah Leiberman, 8 p.m.
6 - Annual Schrag Lectures - Dr. Nancy Heisey ’73
25 - Messiah College Wind Ensemble & Cedar Cliff High School Band, 8 p.m.
28 - Cultural Series: New York Voices, 8 p.m.
30 - Naval Academy Trombone Quartet

April
1 - Arts Forum: Poetry Reading - Li-Young Lee
3-6 - Theatre Messiah: "As You Like It"
3 - Messiah College Small Jazz Combo, 8 p.m.
5 - Messiah College Concert Choir, 8 p.m.
7 - Admissions Open House (All majors)
8-9 Annual Religion & Society Lectures
7 - Messiah College Small Ensembles Concert, 8 p.m.
9-12 - Theatre Messiah: "As You Like It"
11 - Messiah College Brass Choir, 8 p.m.
13 - Messiah College Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.
15 - Messiah College Faculty Brass Quartet, 8 p.m.
26 - Friends of the Library Book Sale begins (through May 2)
27 - Messiah College Choral Arts Society, Rutter’s "Magnificat" ans Vivaldi’s "Beatus Vir", 8 p.m.



TRIVIA CONTEST
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The January 2003 Trivia Question was:

Our men’s soccer team won the NCAA Division III national championship for the second time in three years. According to the Clarion yearbook, in what year did Messiah men’s soccer actually begin intercollegiate play?

a. 1960-61 b. 1963-64 c. 1970-71 d. 1974-75

The correct response is b. 1963-64.

Congratulations to our January winners:
- Daryl Climenhaga ’71, Steinbach MB Canada
- Timothy Houseal ’86, Wilmington, DE
- Janet (Lundgren) Seifert ’78, Newfoundland, PA
- David H. Ray ’91, Bel Air, MD
- Tim Gierschick ’00, Philadelphia, PA


The February Trivia Question is:

As mentioned in this newsletter, Boyer Hall, the new academic building being built on Messiah’s campus is being named in honor of alumnus, Dr. Ernest Boyer. Which of the following Messiah College presidents was a college roommate with Dr. Boyer?

A. C. N. Hostetter, Jr.
B. Arthur Climenhaga
C. D. Ray Hostetter
D. Rodney Sawatsky

Please send your response to alumni@messiah.edu . The first five correct responses will win Messiah College mousepads.


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.