January 2003 eBulletin

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The highest and most profitable learning is this: that a man have a truthful knowledge and a full despising of himself. More, not to presume of himself, but always to judge and think well and blessedly of another, is a sign and token of great wisdom and of perfection and of singular grace.

- Thomas ‘a Kempis
The Imitation of Christ

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TOPICS IN THIS ISSUE:

ALUMNI ACTIVITIES:
* NEW ENGLAND ALUMNI GATHERING
* GYM & POOL NIGHT INFO
* CELEBRATION RECEPTION FOR FALL SPORTS TEAMS
* ANNUAL LOVE RUN
* PHILLY CAMPUS ALUMNI DINNER
* D.C. AREA ALUMNI TO HOCKEY GAME
* ALUMNI TRACK MEET SCHEDULED
* SPRING REUNION DAY
* ELLIS ISLAND BUS TRIP RETURNS
* HOMECOMING 2003

ALUMNI NEWS
* COST REDUCED FOR ALUMNI DIRECTORY
* NEW ONLINE ALUMNI SERVICES ARE COMING
* OVERNIGHT HOMESTEAD ACCOMMODATIONS OFFER DISCOUNT
* REGIONAL ALUMNI PAGES NOW ON WEBSITE
* FREE ADMISSION TO OAKES MUSEUM
* FITNESS CENTER HOURS FOR JANUARY ANNOUNCED
* ONLINE GIVING NOW AVAILABLE
* CALL FOR NOMINEES FOR 2003 ALUMNI AWARDS
* HOMECOMING DATE SANCTIONED
* AIMEE MANN RECAP

GENERAL CAMPUS NEWS
* THANKFUL FOR 2002
* MESSIAH IN MEDIA
* SYMPHONIC WINDS RELEASES CD
* CAMPUS EVENTS

TRIVIA CONTEST

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* NEW ENGLAND ALUMNI & PARENTS
INVITED TO DINNER GATHERING
The Office of Alumni Relations has scheduled a dinner gathering for Friday, January 24, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the Papa Razzi Restaurant in Burlington, MA. (Route 128, exit 33A. Dinner is an Italian buffet (including 2 salads, 3 entrees, dessert & beverage) and cost is $15/person including tax and tip (pay at the door). Come meet other New England area Messiah folks and hear what’s new at Messiah. Please RSVP by January 17 to Catherine Warsen, regional alumni rep at cwarsen@hotmail.com or call 617-277-5787.


* REGISTER NOW FOR
POPULAR GYM & POOL NIGHT
Our annual on-campus Gym & Pool Night and Ice Cream Social is scheduled for Friday, January 31, 2003 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. This is a FREE event, but due to legal limitations on pool capacity, pool access will only be guaranteed to those who pre-register by January 28. You may register online at www.messiah.edu/alumni or call 717-796-5252.


* ALUMNI INVITED TO CELEBRATION RECEPTION
HONORING OUR FALL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS & PLAYERS
The 2002 fall season was the most remarkable athletic season in Messiah College history with three teams (field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer) competing in NCAA national championship title games and a cross country runner competing in national finals.

A celebration reception has been scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2003 for the campus community and the public to meet and congratulate these student-athletes and coaches and to hear recaps of their seasons. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. with a FREE ice cream social in the Hollinger Atrium of the Jordan Science Center and will continue with breakout sessions for each team and their fans at 7:00 p.m. Please indicate your interest in attending by e-mailing the Office of Alumni Relations at Alumni@messiah.edu indicating name, number attending, and which team session you wish to attend.


* RUN YOUR HEART OUT
AT LOVE RUN 2003
The annual Messiah College 5k Love Run is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2003. Age, gender, individual and couples categories offered. Proceeds to benefit the Steve Hayes Memorial Scholarship Fund, The American Heart Association, and the Messiah Cross Country teams. For more information and to register, contact Sarah Bacon by calling 717-796-4646 or email SB1286@messiah.edu .


* ALUMNI WHO ATTENDED PHILLY CAMPUS
INVITED TO DINNER SPONSORED BY COLLEGE
The Provost’s Office and the Office of External Programs are sponsoring a dinner event for Philly Campus alumni on Tuesday, February 11 at Temple University’s Diamond Club (time and details to be determined). College administrators will present results of the recently-conducted Philly Campus Review and information on new initiatives planned for the Philly Campus. For more information and to reserve your place, email phillycampusreview@messiah.edu or contact the Office of External Programs at 717-766-2511 ext. 7373 before January 24, 2003.


* D.C. AREA ALUMNI SCHEDULE
GROUP OUTING TO CAPITALS HOCKEY GAME
Join other D.C. area alumni at the Washington Capitals vs. Atlanta Thrashers hockey game on Thursday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the MCI Arena. Cost is $24.50 per person and includes ticket, "Caps" hat, burger, chips, and drink. Please RSVP to Heather Thurman ’95, regional alumni representative, before February 19 by e-mailing mcdcalum@yahoo.com or call 301-208-9189.



* TRACK & FIELD ALUMNI
INVITED TO COMPETE IN INTRA SQUAD MEET
All former Messiah track and field athletes are invited to return to campus on Saturday, March 8, 2003 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 information, contact Coach Fogelsanger at dfogelsa@messiah.edu or call 717-691-6018.


* SPRING REUNION DAY
Our second annual Spring Reunion Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2003. Building upon the success of last years’ program, this year’s program will once again include Brunch With the President, reunion festivities, and workshops. Program information will be forthcoming in the mail or you can visit the Office of Alumni Relations website at www.messiah.edu/alumni .

Here’s a list of anniversary class reunions and reunion coordinators for Spring Reunion Day:

* Class of 1943:
Lester Martin, 717-367-2801
Wilmer Lehman, 717-243-2038 or jwlehman@pa.net

* Class of 1953 Messiah Academy:
Mary Ann (Stoner) Engle, 717-766-8072 or nev1@aol.com
Lois (Kreider) Peterman, 717-664-4522 or peterman@infi.net
Arlene B. Miller, 717-367-0592 or abmiller@paonline.com

* Class of 1953 MJ/MC, Upland:
Ruth (Oldham) Lehman, 717-264-9589 or cllarl@innernet.net
JoAnne Brubaker, 717-766-5958 or jobrub@yahoo.com
Dan Chamberlain, 585-567-8913 or dchamberlain@houghton.edu

* Class of 1958 Messiah Academy:
H. Kenneth Brubaker,717-854-9642 or abrubake@ycp.edu
Earl Lebo, 717766-5177 or emlebo@netzero.net
Robert Hamilton, 717-766-4006 or hamilton@lvc.edu

* Class of 1958 MJ/MC, Upland:
John Eyer, 717-361-0923 or jrlmeyer@webtv.net (MC)
Gladys Applegate, 717-653-1853 or Mrsgladys32@aol.com (UP)
M. Samuel Schwartz, 717-755-6337 or MSS@juno.com (MJ)

* Class of 1963:
John Byers, (937) 698-3609 or jbyetrac@prodegy.net
Sam Stoner, (717) 528-4588

* Class of 1968:
Allen Knouse, (717) 642-8621 or allenk@gettysburg.com

* Class of 1973:
(To-date, no reunion coordinator named.)


Workshops to be offered during Spring Reunion Day include:

- "Finding Peace & Meaning Amidst Loss:
Religion, Spirituality & Alzheimer's Disease"
Presented by Dr. John Stuckey

- "Nutrition Sense...and Nonsense"
Presented by Dr. Mary Ann Mihok

- "Bird Identification Basics"
Presented by Dr. David Foster

- "Common Financial & Estate Planning
Mistakes You Shouldn't Neglect"
A Panel Discussion moderated by Mr. Robert Brown


* ALUMNI BUS TRIP TO
ELLIS ISLAND SCHEDULED
Join us on the alumni charter bus tour to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty on Saturday, May 3, 2003. The trip departs from Messiah’s campus at 7:00 a.m. and will return around 10:00 p.m. Cost is $40/person 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 call 717-796-5252.


* MARK YOUR CALENDAR
FOR HOMECOMING 2003
Saturday, October 18
Class Reunions: ‘78, ‘83, ‘88, ‘93, ‘98, and ‘03.
Open house: The new Boyer Hall academic building



ALUMNI NEWS *******************************************


* 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.


* NEW ONLINE SERVICES
FOR ALUMNI ARE COMING THIS SPRING
Have you ever wanted to go online to:
- search for other alumni?
- review and revise your biographical information?
- locate other alumni who share your interests?
- register and pay for alumni events?
These and other services will become available on the Messiah College alumni website in late Spring 2003.

We are pleased to announce that D2Media has been selected to develop and implement an interactive and e-commerce capable online alumni community for Messiah College. D2Media is a successful Harrisburg-based web development company that actually got its start on campus when Andrew Palmer ’99 and Jason Kichline ’99 formed the company as students.


* DISCOUNT RATES OFFERED FOR
OVERNIGHT STAYS AT THE HOMESTEAD
The College is currently offering reduced overnight rates (ranging from $40 - $55/night). 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 .


* REGIONAL ALUMNI PAGES
NOW APPEAR ON ALUMNI WEBSITE
The Office of Alumni Relations is launching regional alumni activities in four geographic areas this year, as follows:
- D.C. Area
- New England
- Shenandoah Valley, VA
- South Jersey/Philly
For information about regional alumni representatives serving these areas, upcoming events, and photos from previous events, visit www.messiah.edu/alumni and click on regional events.


* NEW OAKES MUSEUM
GRANTS FREE ADMISSION TO ALUMNI
Messiah College alumni and immediate family members are granted FREE admission to the recently opened and immensely popular new Oakes Museum of Natural History in the Jordan Science Center on Messiah’s campus. For information about the museum, its exhibits, and hours of operation, visit www.messiah.edu/oakes/ . Alumni will need to provide a Messiah photo i.d. card or other photo i.d.


* FITNESS CENTER HOURS
FOR ALUMNI DURING JANUARY TERM
The Messiah College indoor track and fitness center is available to alumni during J-Term as follows:
- Monday thru Thursday: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Friday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.


* ONLINE GIVING
OPTION NOW AVAILABLE
Alumni now have a convenient and secure way to give to the College using credit cards via an online form accessible through the alumni website at www.messiah.edu/alumni/ . The online form provides a variety of options and allows you to designate your gift to your favorite Messiah College activity or cause.


* NOMINEES REQUESTED
FOR 2003 ALUMNI AWARDS
Someone you know may deserve to be honored for the special way in which they have exemplified the College’s mission in their professions, communities, churches, and other venues. The College annually bestows four alumni awards as follows:

- Distinguished Alumnus Achievement Award (honoring a lifetime of achievement)

- Young Alumni Achievement Award (honoring an alumnus who has graduated within the past 10 years for service and achievement)

- Christian Service Award (honoring an alumnus for a lifetime of exemplary service and ministry)

- Alumni Appreciation Award (honoring an individual for service and contribution to Messiah College, can be a non-alumnus)

For a complete description of award criteria and an online nomination form, visit www.messiah.edu/alumni/awards/ . Nominees for the 2003 awards will be accepted until January 31, 2003.


* HOMECOMING DATE
SANCTIONED BY THE COLLEGE
Last December, The College Council took formal action to return to recognizing the third full weekend in October every year as the annual Homecoming weekend. In recent years, due to conference athletic scheduling and academic calendar issues, Homecoming weekend was forced to "float" from year to year. Committing to a particular weekend on an annual basis will help both alumni and on-campus departments to plan ahead.


* ALUMNI RESPONSE
TO AIMEE MANN CONCERT
Approximately seventy alumni sent e-mails to the Office of Alumni Relations expressing their viewpoints regarding the Student Activity Board (SAB) decision to host Aimee Mann for an on-campus concert in December. Alumni opinion was evenly divided in its support of whether or not SAB made the appropriate decision when an off-campus organization, Rock For Life, alleging that Mann was a pro-abortion activist, called for cancellation of the concert.

A slight majority (52%) agreed with SAB’s decision to hold the concert citing such reasons as it is appropriate for the College to engage the culture by allowing differing perspectives to be expressed and that the personal viewpoints of visiting artists should not necessarily be a primary consideration in scheduling them on campus. 48% of alumni disagreed expressing concern over SAB’s booking of secular artists for performances on campus, while others agreed that if indeed Mann is a pro-abortion activist, the concert should have been cancelled.

The Office of Alumni Relations forwarded the sentiments of all alumni responses onto the SAB and appropriate College administrators. On the occasion when significant debate occurs on campus - - particularly as it relates to situations that engage our external community, we will seek to provide factual information and an appropriate process for alumni communication.

For a full recap of the Aimee Mann appearance, visit www.messiah.edu/news/amann.shtml .




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* THANKFUL FOR 2002
Just as many take the holiday season to reflect over the past year and God’s blessings in their lives, so too, we reflect upon and remember His blessings in the life of Messiah College this past year. In a recent letter to friends of Messiah College, President Sawatsky mentioned many things he is thankful for, including:

- A positive spirit of celebration and joy on-campus that has been noted and admired by colleagues from other institutions.

- The largest class in history, 669 seniors graduated on May 18, 2002.

- The largest freshman class (763) and the largest student body in our history (2,890) enrolled this fall.

- Five new deans of our five new schools are now in full force.

- Fourteen new faculty joined us for the current school year.

- Nearly one-tenth of our student body now is a "minority" or international student and this growing diversity enriches our campus culture.

- The structure for a new 95,000 square foot academic building is nearly enclosed and the foundation for a new 35,000 square foot student union building has begun.

- The Oakes Museum, featuring a state-of-the-art natural history exhibit, officially opened to the public on October 26 and thousands toured the facility in the first few weeks.

- Three new trustees joined the board this past fall.

- Last spring, the women’s basketball team posted the highest average GPA among NCAA Division III teams in the nation for the second year in a row.

- Our Fall 2002 Athletic teams post the most remarkable season in school history with the men’s soccer team winning the NCAA Division III national championship and field hockey and women’s soccer finishing as national first runners-up.

- A Lilly Endowment Grant of $2 million over five years is assisting the College in a major initiative to re-emphasize Christian vocation.

- The largest comprehensive fund-raising campaign in history, "To Serve and To Lead," is launched and proceeds extremely well through the early stages.

As President Sawatsky reflected upon reasons for the growth in numbers of students electing to enroll at Messiah, he cited that (it is due) "to the kind of Christian college Messiah already is and is increasingly becoming. Here academic excellence and profound Christian commitment are truly united."


* MESSIAH FOLKS
FEATURED IN MEDIA
Once again, Dr. Ray Crist was featured in the national media, when he appeared on the Sunday, January 12 episode of CBS-TV’s 60 Minutes.

CBS-TV also broadcast a special sports feature program on December 28, chronicling the NCAA Division II and III national championship competitions. Messiah’s field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer teams were included.

Also related to sports, Troy Sauer, a senior on the men’s championship soccer team is featured in the current issue of Sports Illustrated magazine in its "Faces in the Crowd" column. Troy scored the winning goal in the national title game.


* SYMPHONIC WINDS
RELEASES THIRD CD
The Messiah College Symphonic Winds debuted "Affirmations," its latest CD, this fall. The pieces recorded were chosen because the selections are based on sacred themes or have significant spiritual meaning. "Affirmations" can be purchased in the Messiah College bookstore or by contacting the college's department of music at (717)766-2511, extension 3310.


* UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS

JANUARY
18 - Men’s & Women’s Basketball vs. Moravian (6 & 8 p.m.)
24 - Arts Forum: Poetry Reading by Geri Gutwein (4:15 p.m.)
25 - Men’s Basketball vs. LVC (8 p.m.)
30 - Family Business Forum (8 a.m. - Noon)

FEBRUARY
1 - Men’s & Women’s Basketball vs. Albright (6 & 8 p.m.)
4 - Women’s Basketball vs. Juniata (7:00 p.m.)
5 - Men’s Basketball vs. Juniata (7:30 p.m.)
6-9 - Musical Theater Production: Once Upon a Mattress
7 - Fisk University Jubilee Singers (8 p.m.)
10 - Admissions Open House: School of Education & Social Sciences
13-16 - Musical Theater Production: Once Upon a Mattress
15 - Men’s Basketball vs. Susquehanna (8 p.m.)
17 - Admissions Open House: All Majors
18 - Men’s basketball vs. Elizabethtown (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 by Deborah Larsen Cowen (7:30 p.m.)


* TRIVIA CONTEST

The November trivia question was:

Messiah’s enrollment this fall is just under 2,900 students. In what year, did Messiah’s enrollment first reach 1,000 students? a. 1972 b. 1975 c. 1978 d. 1980

The correct response is b. 1975

Our November trivia winners are:
1. Alice (Sanderson) Conley '87, Maple Shade, NJ
2. Jennifer (Burkett) Horne '87, Minco, OK
3. Laura (Reynolds) Reisz '82, Norristown, PA
4. Patricia Ann Hector '99, New Providence, NJ
5. Stephanie (Rolison) Parker '83, Roswell, GA


The January Trivia Question is:

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

Please send your response to alumni@messiah.edu . The first five correct responses will win Messiah College 2002 NCAA Championship Soccer commemorative t-shirts.


ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF ******************************
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.