October 2003 eBulletin

MESSIAH COLLEGE ALUMNI E-BULLETIN
OCTOBER 2003 EDITION

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"God is so good that he only awaits our desire to overwhelm us with this gift which is himself. If we feed ourselves with Jesus Christ and his word, we shall be like a vessel in full sail with a fair wind."

- Francois Fenelon

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TOPICS IN THIS ISSUE:

* STORIES AT HOMECOMING 2003

* LOCATION CHANGE FOR FALCONFEST

* WELBY LEAMAN PRESENTATION

* YOUNG ALUMNI EVENT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

* LAW & POLITICS NETWORK FORMING

* TAILGATE AT E-TOWN GAME

* 1,900 ALUMNI JOIN COMMUNITY

* ALUMNI GENEROSITY AIDS STUDENTS

* CAREER SERVICES FOR ALUMNI

* CAMPUS EVENTS

* TRIVIA CONTEST


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* STORIES UNFOLDING AT HOMECOMING 2003
The air is getting crisper, leaves are turning color, and campus is getting ready for Homecoming, October 18. Several stories will unfold this year including:

- THE AGAPE CENTER kicks-off its 5 year anniversary inviting alumni to return and celebrate Messiah's long tradition of service & outreach opportunities(lots of stories there!).

- A passionate servant to the church, an attorney cum social reformer in Latin America, and a faithful servant to Messiah for more than 40 years will be honored at the ALUMNI AWARDS LUNCHEON.

- Ignoring how their looks may have changed or how their life journeys may have varied, hundreds of alumni will return for their CLASS REUNIONS to reconnect and reminisce. Which class - ‘78, ‘83, ‘88, ‘93, or ‘98 - will have the highest percentage of classmates return?

- More than 210,000 hours of labor, 100,000 blocks and 747 miles of wiring and cable have gone into Messiah's newest academic building, BOYER HALL, which now houses faculty and programs covering 60% of the curriculum. Come and see it for yourself.

- That building's namesake, and one of Messiah's most famous alumni, will be remembered as his classmates and colleagues from Messiah and Upland recall his influence upon their lives during the "REMEMBERING ERNIE BOYER RECEPTION."

- What's in the hearts and minds of today's faculty and students? Find out by visiting any of the eleven ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT RECEPTIONS during the Boyer Hall Open House.

- Celebrating 40 years of existence, Messiah's FIELD HOCKEY and MEN'S SOCCER teams compete. Field Hockey has surpassed 400 wins and goes up against another storied program, Ursinus College, the birthplace of collegiate field hockey. Men's soccer takes on a robust York College team that defeated our arch rival, E-town (3-0), earlier this season.

- Who will win the rematch of last year's NCAA regional championship finals competitors as Wheaton College takes on the Lady Falcons in WOMEN'S SOCCER?

- Find out how student comedian, Tim Morgan, had 600 of his peers rollicking through 75 minutes of clean comedy in his debut performance last spring when he performs during the post-game COFFEEHOUSE & COMEDY event.

But even more special, more than 1,000 alumni will return to campus, each with their own stories to share. Won't YOU be one of them?

For a full HOMECOMING SCHEDULE, please visit our website at www.messiah.edu/alumni . To help us with our planning, please take a few moments to pre-register either online or call (717) 796-5252. All who register by the end of Friday, Oct. 10 will be entered into a drawing for Messiah insignia merchandise and a FREE overnight stay at the Climenhaga Homestead.


* LOCATION CHANGE FOR
FALCONFEST & LIL' FALCON ZONE
Please note that at this year's Homecoming, these popular events are returning to the campus green adjacent to the Eisenhower Campus Center. The Lil' Falcon Zone featuring activities for children has expanded. The FalconFest menu offers pork and chicken BBQ, vegan casserole, specialty salads, and fall-theme desserts (including caramel apples). Cost: Adults - $6; Children - $3. You can pay "at the door" but please help us with our meal counts by pre-registering.


* ALUMNI INVITED TO
WELBY LEAMAN PRESENTATION
Leaman, the 2003 Young Alumni Achievement Award recipient, will speak on campus on Thursday evening, October 16 at 7 p.m. in Frey Hall 110. Welby will discuss how failure and success can influence and shape our faith journeys by drawing heavily upon his own Christian experience as a Yale Law School student, attorney for a D.C. law firm, and now, as an independent consultant for public sector reform in Latin America.


* YOUNG ALUMNI GATHERING
IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Heather (Hric '98) Fishman and Lara Conrad '98 are hosting a BBQ for Messiah alumni living in Southern California who have graduated approximately within the past 15 years. The BBQ is scheduled for Saturday, October 25 from 4 - 8 p.m. at Heather's home in Burbank. For more information, contact Heather at heather.fishman@sbcglobal.net or Lara at lara@withinwithout.org . RSVP by October 20.


* LAW & POLITICS NETWORK
FOR MESSIAH ALUMNI & FRIENDS
A local group of alumni has begun discussing formation of a network of Messiah alumni and friends working in law and politics. They invite persons in those professions to attend a reception to be held on-campus on Wednesday, October 29 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Atrium of the new Boyer Hall. Time will be taken to discuss the purpose and opportunities for this network. Hors d'oeuvres & beverages will be served. Please RSVP by October 24 to the Office of Alumni & Parent Relations at Alumni@messiah.edu or call (717) 796-5252.


* ALUMNI INVITED TO
PRE-GAME TAILGATE AT E-TOWN GAME
Plans are underway to hold a tailgate prior to the men's soccer game at Elizabethtown College on Saturday, Nov. 1. Game time is 2:00 p.m.; tailgate to start at Noon. Bring your own picnic spread or grab a hot dog and beverage from the Messiah staff who will be on-hand: Sandy Busch, Barry Goodling, Randy Ness. Exact location still to be determined, but look for the white Messiah tent and banner.


* 1,900 ALUMNI JOIN COMMUNITY
In just the first seven weeks since launch of the new Messiah Alumni Online Community, more than 1,900 alumni have registered and are taking advantage of the ability to search for classmates, post news and photos, read about alumni events and more. If you haven't registered yet, what are you waiting for? A FREE Messiah College hooded sweatshirt will be awarded to the 2,000th registrant. To register, go to www.messiah.edu/alumni and click on the red link.


* MESSIAH STUDENTS
DEPEND UPON ALUMNI GENEROSITY
The 2003-04 Student Impact Fund is now underway. Over the years several generous donors have helped build wonderful campus facilities, like Boyer Hall. But it is the faithful, combined gifts of every size from many, many others that help make it possible for gifted students to receive a Messiah education. Gifts to the Student Impact Fund directly support student financial aid. To help today's students, please respond positively to the Phonathon call you receive or go to www.messiah.edu to make a convenient, secure gift online.


* CAREER CENTER ANNOUNCES
FALL JOB AND GRADUATE SCHOOL FAIRS
The job fairs listed below are open to Messiah Alumni. For more information, please check the Career Center website, www.messiah.edu/acdept/career/center.htm .

Nov 4th - 1st Annual CVC Teacher Fair
Gettysburg College (2-6 p.m.)

Nov 5th - Nursing Fair
Jordan Science Center Lobby (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Nov 11th - Technology Job & Internship Fair
Eisenhower Commons (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Alumni Career Services is available to support and assist you with career issues, career transitions, relocating, practice interviews and professional resume critique. Visit www.messiah.edu/acdept/career/alumniservices/index
or call Mike Blount at (717) 691-6016 for more information.



* CAMPUS EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS

OCTOBER

16-25 - Messiah Theatre Fall Mainstage Performance: 1984

18 - Homecoming

22 - Admissions Open House (All majors)

31 - Cultural Series: Chanson, 8 p.m., Miller Auditorium

NOVEMBER

2 - Symphonic Winds Concert, 3 p.m.

3 - Admissions Open House: School of the Humanities

7 - Admissions Open House: School of the Arts

11 - Jazz Combo Concert, 8 p.m.

13-18 - Messiah Theatre: "The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe"

21 - Jazz One Concert, 8 p.m.

22 - Messiah College Orchestra Concert, 8 p.m.

26-30 - Thanksgiving Recess

To purchase tickets for events, please call the Messiah College Ticket Office at (717) 691-6036.

For more information and a complete schedule of Messiah College athletic, cultural and other events, please visit www.messiah.edu .



TRIVIA CONTEST ********************************************

In the last issue of the Alumni e-Bulletin, in lieu of the trivia contest, we invited feedback on the new Messiah Alumni Online Community. THANKS to the dozen alumni took time to send us feedback!

Selected from among these respondents as the winner of the Messiah sweatshirt is Elizabeth (Galbraith) Abell '00, Harrisburg, Pa. Congratulations!

This issue's trivia question is:

Dr. Ernest Boyer '48, as U.S. Commissioner of Education under President Jimmy Carter (1977-79). Boyer was also appointed to federal commissions under three other Presidents. Which of the following administrations did he NOT serve in an official capacity:

A. Ronald Reagan
B. Gerald Ford
C. Richard Nixon
D. John Kennedy

Send your answer, name, class year, and mailing address to Alumni@messiah.edu . Three winners will be randomly selected from all correct responses to receive $10 gift certificates to the Messiah College Bookstore.



ALUMNI & PARENT RELATIONS STAFF ***************************
Randy Ness '77, director
Paula Bongiorno '93, 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 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, Box 3023, 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.