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ALUMNI e-Bulletin . . . . November 2005 Edition
Photo: Alumni, friends, faculty, staff & students attend the Inauguration of President Kim S. Phipps Highlights in this issue:
A Special Thank You to Alumni from President Phipps I would like to thank the many alumni who participated in the recent celebration of Messiah’s presidential inauguration and Homecoming weekend. It was a wonderful week that highlighted the College’s distinct mission and heritage—as well as the quality of Messiah’s students, educators, employees, graduates and friends—to the larger community. There were numerous alumni who were involved with planning and implementing the inaugural and Homecoming festivities, and I am immensely grateful for their contributions. I would also like to recognize the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations for their leadership in coordinating alumni involvement and participation in both of these important celebrations in the life of the College. I especially enjoyed the time I was able to spend with alumni during Homecoming at the Alumni Awards Lunch and at the Open House at the President’s Residence. Kelly, Brooke, and I were glad to meet so many of you and your families. I am always encouraged when I have the opportunity to spend time with Messiah’s graduates and learn about the exciting ways that you are making a difference through your lives, serving and impacting your churches, schools, communities, and our society. As alumni of Messiah College, you are an essential, living, growing part of the College’s heritage and mission, and I ask you to continue to pray for Messiah and our students as we seek God’s wisdom, direction and strength on our journey to educate young women and men who will be leaders, servants and reconcilers in our world. Warmly, Kim Phipps, President
Quotes from the Inauguration “Four words characterize Kim….It’s not about her.” Dr. Kelly Phipps Introducing his wife, Dr. Kim S. Phipps “Thank you for the marvelous privilege of being invited to lead this institution – with God’s help I will do my best to be worthy of your continued confidence and cooperation.” Dr. Kim S. Phipps President, Messiah College “We have seen in you, President Phipps, one who practices hospitality, one who embodies humility, and one who lives in hope.” Dr. Paul Nisly Professor of English, Messiah College “…there is no other college anywhere in America like Messiah College, and it may well be that the most important task you will face over the life of your presidency will be to preserve and enhance the distinctive characteristics of this institution.” Dr. Richard T. Hughes Distinguished Professor of Religion & History, Pepperdine University To see more photos of the ceremony and complete transcripts of all Inauguration Addresses visit http://www.messiah.edu/offices/president/inauguration/photos/ .
Gift Book Presented to President Phipps by the Alumni Council “We commit to pray for you as you lead the College and we trust that prayer will be an important source of wisdom and discernment for you in your role as President.” With those words, Mr. Jeff Horst ’95, chair of the Messiah College Alumni Council, on behalf of all alumni, presented Richard Foster’s book, Prayer: Finding the Hearts True Home as a gift to President Phipps during the Inauguration Ceremony. Representatives from several constituent groups were invited to present gift books to President Phipps as part of the Inauguration. For a complete listing of gift books, please visit http://www.messiah.edu/offices/president/inauguration/books.html .
Homecoming Highlights & Photos A glorious fall weather day set the stage for Homecoming 2005. Thank you to the many hundreds of alumni who returned to campus to participate in more than forty activities held throughout the day. For a recap of the day, please check out the photos on the Alumni Office website….. http://www.messiah.edu/offices/alumni/events/homecoming/
Send Your Homecoming Photos to Us! The Office of Alumni & Parent Relations is looking for other great candid photos especially of alumni from Homecoming Weekend. If you attended Homecoming activities and took any photos, please feel free to send your best photos to us at Alumni@messiah.edu . You may see them appear on our web-site or in a future alumni newsletter. Special gifts to owners of photos selected for publishing.
D.C. Area Alumni & Friends Invited to Reception with President Alumni & guests are invited to a dessert reception to be held at The Tower Club at Tysons Corner in Vienna, Virginia, on Thursday, November 17 at 7 p.m. You will have opportunity to interact with Messiah’s new President, Dr. Kim S. Phipps, hear from current D.C. area Messiah students, and meet other local alumni. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Michelle Blackford, coordinator for regional leadership programs at MBlackfo@messiah.edu by November 11.
It’s Playoff Season and Falcon Teams are Soaring! Once again this season, Messiah athletes are experiencing tremendous success on the playing field. Men’s & Women’s soccer teams are both undefeated and ranked #1 nationally in NCAA Division III polls. Field Hockey is ranked #3 nationally. Please support your falcons as they enter post-season play this weekend.
Can’t attend the games? WVMM campus radio will be providing a web broadcast of the Women’s & Men’s soccer games at http://www.messiah.edu/athletics/# .
Let Messiah College Help You Celebrate the Christmas Season The School of the Arts will perform their annual Messiah College Christmas concert on Sunday, December 4, both on and off campus this year as follows:
Tickets go very fast, so reserve your tickets, by contacting the Messiah College Ticket Office at (717) 691-6036. Also, Rebecca Wilt, artist-in-residence and head of the keyboard department, has recently released her latest CD, entitled “Twas in the Moon of Wintertime,” a collection of Christmas favorites. CD’s area available for purchase in the music department, call (717) 691-3310, or in the College Bookstore, (717) 691-6024.
Professor to Present Honest Talk about “Intelligent Design” Dr. Ted Davis, professor of history and science, and author of several published articles on science and religion in America, will provide a brief overview of the intelligent design issue on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. He will explain some of the main ideas associated with intelligent design, discuss the political and educational goals and strategies of the intelligent design movement and comment briefly on the Diver School District Trial. Ample time will be set aside to answer questions from the audience. The lecture is free and open to the public.
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