April 2011

Family Owned Business Discussion

Join us next Wednesday, April 20 at the Eden Resort in Lancaster, PA for a networking breakfast and discussion on family owned business.  Two Messiah College Management & Business alumni, Scott Heintzelman ’89 and David Hagenbuch ’89, have extensive experience with family businesses.  These two former college roommates are writing a book aimed at helping family businesses succeed amidst the distinct challenges they face, and look forward to sharing with you what they’ve learned.  Read more and register.

FalconNation Registration Continues

FalconNation, a 22-day road trip featuring alumni events in 15 cities, will take place from June 1-June 22.  Event registration is open!  Register now for a chance to win an iPad, gift cards, or other great prizes!  Every guest to these events will receive a free FalconNation t-shirt!  To learn more, visit http://falconnation.messiah.edu.  Follow us on Twitter @gofalconnation or “Like” us on Facebook at “Messiah College FalconNation.”

The A to Zee Challenge = $50,000

Messiah College Trustee Eric Zee has offered a challenge. If 500 new alumni give to Messiah by June 30, he will give $50,000 to the Messiah Annual Fund! Mr. Zee believes in the importance of a Messiah College education. He also knows that all gifts can make an impact, regardless of size. Alumni participation is important because:

1) It is a vote of confidence from our alumni who believe in our mission and who want us to succeed.

2) It is used in determining our rankings in U.S. News and World Report and other publications. Rankings help us recruit prospective students and help to increase the value of our degrees.

3) Grant-funding organizations look at alumni participation when considering grants to the College. They figure if our alumni don't give, neither should they.

Be one of the 500. Click here to learn more or give now at www.messiah.edu/gifts.

Student-Employee-Alumni Triathlon

The 3rd annual Messiah Team Triathlon will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. This fun event is sponsored by the Messiah Wellness Program and is intended to foster esprit de corps and increase physical activity levels within the college community.  Alumni are encouraged to participate in this event.  There is still time to register but hurry, registration closes on April 22.   Click to read the rules and to register. 

Messiah College & West Shore School District Partner to Expand Educational Opportunity  
A partnership program with a local school district has enabled a group of Messiah College students to develop a friendship that spans the perceived barrier of ability. The partnership began last year when Gretchen Devine’s aunt approached the Office of Disability Services and the Teacher Education Program with the goal of expanding Gretchen’s educational experiences to include a college setting.  Gretchen had dreamed of attending Messiah College, but her developmental disability disqualified her from standard enrollment.  This spring, however, that dream became a reality... read more of article written by Lynette Mhangami '13

New Master's in Youth and Young Adult Ministries Program

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Messiah's reputation as a nationally ranked Christian college, Messiah College's M.A. in youth and young adult ministries can help you enhance your abilities as a youth and young adult ministry professional, equipping you to become a more effective leader, counselor and mentor to young people ages 12-25 in a variety of congregational and parachurch settings. Learn more about what the program offers.

Upcoming Events

April 16: Prospective student Open House

April 20: Messiah Business Alumni Association networking breakfast

April 29: School of Science, Engineering and Health 8th Annual Symposium

May 5: Student Work 2010-2011 Exhibition - Art Gallery Opening

May 14:  Commencement

June 1-22: FalconNation Tour

June 23-29: West Coast Trip sponsored by the Heritage Society

There are 10 concerts remaining this academic year.  Visit the Music Dept for a schedule.

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