February/March 2005 eBulletin

MESSIAH COLLEGE ALUMNI E-BULLETIN
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2005 EDITION

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"Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples."
Psalm 96:3

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* MESSIAH COLLEGE MEN GO ON
SPECIAL DATES FOR VALENTINES DAY
Sixteen Messiah College men escorted 16 female residents of Messiah Village to an evening of dinner and discussion at a local eatery. Student organizers hope to expand it for next year. This heart-warming story received front page coverage in the February 15 issue of The Patriot News.


* GENERAL EDUCATION
LAUNCHES NEW CORE COURSE
Nearly 150 students are participating in a pilot course entitled "Created and Called for Community." Designed for first year students, this course helps them consider questions related to their vocation as faithful stewards in God's creation. It also introduces students to Messiah's unique heritage, mission and identity.


* BASKETBALL FEVER ON THE RISE!
Both Messiah women's and men's basketball teams enter conference championship play this week. The women take on Lebanon Valley College at home on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. The men, registering their first 20 win season since 1980, travel to Lebanon Valley College to take on the Dutchmen at 7:00 p.m. Winners of both contests will play for the conference championship on Saturday, Feb. 26. For more details, visit http://www.messiah.edu/athletics/ .


* BASKETBALL GAMES TO BE BROADCAST
Can't attend the games? Listen to online broadcasts for both games. The women's game will be broadcast live via http://www.messiah.edu/wvmm/listen.html . The men's game will be broadcast live via www.wlvcradio.org .


* PULITZER PRIZE WINNER
TO SPEAK ON CAMPUS THIS WEEK
David McCullough best known for his biographies "Truman" and "John Adams," will give the keynote address for the 2005 Spring Symposium on Humanities on Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. in Brubaker Auditorium. General admission tickets cost $10 and can be purchased via the ticket office at (717) 691-6036. See http://www.messiah.edu/news/2005/MC-010-05.html for more info.


* SPRING REUNION DAY
IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
Join us on Saturday, April 16 for the 4th annual Spring Reunion Day. All alumni are welcome, though we especially look forward to honoring the anniversary reunion classes of 1975, 1970, 1965, 1960, and 1955. Meet and hear from our new president, Dr. Kim S. Phipps, at the 10 a.m. "Brunch with the President." For more details and registration info, please visit www.messiah.edu/alumni .


* ANNUAL SERVICE DAY
LOOKING FOR PROJECT SITES
April 21, 2005, is a day of service related activities designed to give students and faculty a chance to live out their faith in service together. In addition to hosting the regional Special Olympics, many projects will be organized off campus. If you are willing to plan and lead a project to a local community agency you know, please contact the Agape Center via www.messiah.edu/agape/ServiceDay/index.shtml by March 25.


* JUAN WILLIAMS NAMED
2005 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Williams is senior correspondent to National Public Radio and political analyst for Fox Television. He has written several highly regarded books regarding the role of Christians and the Church on issues related to social justice and race reconciliation. He has been invited to speak at Messiah's Commencement to share his perspectives as an African-American historian and author. For a complete profile, see www.messiah.edu/commencement/speaker.htm .


* CLASS OF 2004 GRADS...
WHERE ARE YOU & WHAT ARE DOING?
Please take a few minutes to complete our online Career Survey. Use this convenient way to bring us up-to-date and to provide us with feedback. Overall employment results will be statistically compiled (without names) for use with students, employers, and alumni to show areas of involvement for the Class of '04. To complete the survey, go to:
http://www.messiah.edu/careersurvey.


* DO YOU KNOW WHERE
YOUR GOLF CLUBS ARE???
Start working on your swing. The 23rd annual Messiah College alumni & friends golf outing returns to a Friday date, scheduled for July 22, 2005. Mark you calendar now and look for more details to come.


* CONCERT CHOIR TO PERFORM AT
WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
The Messiah College Concert Choir will be performing at various venues in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. during spring break. If you live in the vicinity of one of the following venues, we encourage you to come out and hear inspirational music and meet today's Messiah students.

- March 8, 7 pm
Grace United Methodist, Hagerstown, MD

- March 9, 7:30 pm
Cathedral Church of Saint Matthew, Baltimore, MD

- March 10, 7:30 pm
North Baltimore Mennonite, Baltimore, MD

- March 11, 8 pm
Camp Chapel United Methodist, Perry Hall, MD

- March 12, 7:30 pm
Braddock Street United Methodist, Winchester, VA

- March 13, 10:30 am
Stephens City Mennonite, Stephens City, VA

- March 13, 3:30 pm
Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.
(This is a choral prelude to the Evensong service at 4 p.m.)



WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR NEWS!
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Please share any information about what is new in your life including personal, professional, church, community accomplishments or experiences.

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.

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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.

ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE 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.

ALUMNI & PARENT RELATIONS STAFF *********************
Randy Ness '77, director
Paula Bongiorno '93, assistant director
Renee (Butler '04) Thomas, office assistant
David Mininger '05, student assistant
Kristin Nealy '07, student assistant