DECEMBER 2006  
Little child of Bethlehem!
Do we hear thee in our hearts?
Hear the angels singing...
Peace on earth, good will to men! 		 
     
 
 
Men's Soccer Three-peats
As NCAA National Champions!
With a 3-0 defeat of Wheaton College on Saturday, November 25 at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex, the men’s soccer team won its third national NCAA Division III title in a row. Click here for story.
 
 
 

National Championship T-Shirts
Available through Campus Bookstore
Commemorative short sleeve and long sleeve t-shirts are available. If interested, please contact the College Bookstore at (717) 691-6024.
 
 
More Messiah Athletes Compete in
NCAA National Championship Action

  • Field Hockey – The field hockey team finished as the 2006 NCAA Division III National Runner-up after a close 3-2 loss to Ursinus College in the finals.

  • Women’s Soccer – The women’s soccer team made it to the final four before being edged in double overtime 1-0 to the College of New Jersey.

  • Cross Country – Frank Eanes competed in the National Championship Race.

For a recap on any Falcon athletics team (including photos) visit the Athletics website .
 
 
Messiah College ranked ninth
In the nation for Study Abroad
The "Open Doors 2006" report published by the Institute of International Education ranks Messiah #9 among U.S. baccalaureate institutions for the number of students studying abroad. Click here to see the rankings. More information about Messiah's study abroad program options are available through The Epicenter. 		 
 
 
Messiah's College Lands Major Grant From the National Endowment for the Humanities
Competing with major universities and elite liberal arts colleges, as well as with thousands of libraries, museums, and state humanities organizations, Messiah College has just been awarded the most competitive institutional grant in the United States for the humanities. The challenge grant of $200,000 will help complete the College’s Center for Public Humanities endowment initiative.		  
 
 
  Winter & Holiday Season Concerts Abound at Messiah  
United Voices of Praise - Messiah College’s gospel choir will present a Winter Concert on Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. The College's mime team and step team will also perform. The event is free and open to the public.
 
 
Celtic Christmas - The Messiah College Cultural Series presents one of the most sought after Irish-American groups today. Cherish the Ladies will be performing "Celtic Christmas" on Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. in Miller Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased for $20 by calling the Messiah College ticket office at (717) 691-6036.  
 
 
Regional Events
Scheduled for January
Alumni and parents are invited to the following regional events. For more detailed information and to register your attendance plans, please go to the regional programs website.

  • California – January 3
    MessiahCollege Men's Basketball Team vs.California Lutheran University
    Meet other alumni and friends and members of the coaching staff at a pre-game reception to be held on the CLU campus in Thousand Oaks. Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and game time is 7:30 p.m.

  • New York City - January 13
    NYC Area Reception with President Phipps
    An evening including fine music, refreshments and conversation will take place at the home of Steven ‘93 and Nancy Maasbach. Reception runs from 6-8 p.m. Business attire is appropriate for this event.

  • Washington, D.C. – January 21
    Messiah Around Town in D.C. & Meet the Artist Reception
    Join the Messiah College community for an afternoon in Washington , D.C. Take opportunity to tour the newly renovated Reynolds Center at the National Portrait Gallery and view the Outwin Boochever exhibition including a painting by Catherine Prescott, a retired Messiah art faculty member. A reception with Prescott will include refreshments, conversation, and pianist, S. Grace Li. The reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. at Zola’s Restaurant adjacent to the Smithsonian and the International Spy Museum .
 
. . is scheduled for February 2, 2007. Online registration available in mid-January.
 
 
Duffy Robbins scheduled for
2007 Youthworkers Conference
Rev. Duffy (David) Robbins, associate professor in Youth Ministry at Eastern University, will be the keynote speaker for Messiah College’s 2007 Youthworkers Conference to be held on Saturday, March 31. Robbins is a frequent speaker for Youth Specialties and author of numerous books on youth ministry tools and techniques. Please tell your church youth staff about this conference. To join the mailing list, please contact Michelle Blackford, conference coordinator, at mblackfo@messiah.edu . 		 

 
 
 
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Alumni & Parent Relations Staff
Randy Ness ’77, director
Paula (Bongiorno’93) Hunsberger, assistant director
Michelle Blackford, coordinator for regional leadership programs
Janice Natale ’92, administrative assistant
Kristin Nealy ’07, student office assistant
Brad Bishop '06, student office assistnt
 
Messiah College Mission Statement
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.