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ALUMNI & PARENTS e-Bulletin . . . . Special Combined December 2005 Edition
“The virgin will be with child And will give birth to a son, And they will call him Immanuel” which means “God with us.” We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year! - From Messiah College & the Alumni & Parent Relations staff Highlights in this issue:
Reading Ideas For the Holidays Whether you are still looking for gift book ideas or will have time over the holidays to snuggle up with a good book, consider the following recommendations. Submissions by alumni, parents and student readers of The Bridge magazine are available online at http://www.messiah.edu/offices/publications/the_bridge/fall05/reading/index.html. Gift books presented to President Kim S. Phipps during the Inauguration ceremony are listed online at http://www.messiah.edu/offices/president/inauguration/books.html . No Time to Read an Entire Book? Try these inspirational vignettes… Also available online at The Bridge web site is: 1.) an open letter written by Dr. Paul Nisly, professor of English and 2005 Alumni Appreciation Award recipient, to his wife of 42 years, Laura, who passed away in September; and 2.) a sampling of first-year students’ admissions essays on faith. To read these items, go to: www.messiah.edu/offices/publications/the_bridge/fall05/web_exclusives/index.html . Registration Opens Soon for Alumni Gym & Pool Night This popular annual indoor recreation event for alumni and their families is scheduled for Friday, January 27, 2006 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Phone and online registration opens on January 3. Pool access is limited, so you must reserve tickets in advance. For more info, see http://www.messiah.edu/offices/alumni/events/gym_pool_night/ . Alumni Spring Reunion Day Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 8, 2006. Anniversary reunions are being planned for the Classes of 1976, 1971, 1966, 1961, 1956, and 1946. For more information and to see a list of class reunion hosts and hostesses visit http://www.messiah.edu/offices/alumni/events/spring_reunion_day/ . Little Sibs Weekend Younger brothers and sisters of current students are invited to come to campus to stay and visit with older siblings and experience campus life on February 10-11, 2006. More information will be forthcoming. President Phipps Continues to Meet Alumni & Parents at Regional Events President Phipps has enjoyed meeting and interacting with hundreds of alumni and parents at events held throughout the fall in Philadelphia, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Washington, D.C. Watch for more information on upcoming events scheduled for this spring/summer including:
Tell Your Church Youth-worker Not to Miss this New Conference! “Renewing Our Passion; Strengthening Our Resolve” is the theme for the first annual youth-workers conference to be held on Messiah’s campus on Saturday, March 4, 2006. Keynote speakers include nationally-known youth expert, Walt Mueller, president of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding and Stephen Gallaher, executive director of Salt 'n Light Youth Ministry, Inc. and assistant professor of Christian Ministries at Messiah College. The conference will feature worship, networking opportunities, numerous breakout sessions, and ministry resources. Conference registration information will be available after January 18 online at www.messiah.edu. Special discount available for church youth ministry teams, so please forward news of this special opportunity onto your church youth ministry leaders! Annual Messiah Golf Outing Moves to “Sweetest Place on Earth” The Hershey Country Club and its famous West Course will host the 24th Annual Messiah College Golf Outing on Friday, July 28, 2006. The planning committee also intends to arrange for discount passes to Hersheypark for non-golfing members of the family. Mark your calendar now and watch for more details to come. Development Office Seeking New Director of Annual Giving Karin Bisbee ('98) has left as Director of Annual Giving at Messiah College to become Director of Gift Development at Messiah Village. An alum of Messiah, Karin personifies maturity of intellect, character, and Christian faith. We are grateful for her good work at the College; she will be missed! The search committee has a particular interest in identifying candidates for this position who already know and support Messiah’s mission, so alumni and parents with expertise in public relations, fundraising and/or business are encouraged to apply. For a complete position description, visit: http://www.messiah.edu/offices/hr/job_opportunities/admin.html . Messiah Alumni Asked to Assist Students Exploring Careers Messiah College recently developed the Messiah College Career Network as a way to assist student networking with alumni. The purpose of the network is to broaden students’ vocational awareness by connecting them with alumni who have experience in their areas of interest. If you are contacted by a Career Center staff person on behalf of a student, we hope you agree to participate. Students understand that they are not asking for employment, but are seeking feedback and information. Career Center Announces Job Fair in Philadelphia The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News to present a Career Fair like none other. This job fair is perfect for college graduates, graduate students, experienced professionals, and degreed military personnel returning to civilian life. It will be held on January 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Philadelphia Marriott. For more information, visit www.gpcc.com . For more information on Messiah career services available to alumni, visit http://www.messiah.edu/offices/career/alumniservices/index.html For other job fair information and/or job postings, visit http://messiah.erecruiting.com/er/security/login.jsp and http://www.messiah.edu/offices/career/job/job_fair_main.html . Messiah Athletic Teams To Appear on CBS-TV Special With the remarkable accomplishments of our fall athletic teams, Messiah College has been showcased in the national sports media (ESPN, College Sports TV, and USA Today) in groundbreaking ways. Now, CBS Sports will present a television program highlighting NCAA Division II & III fall sports championships at 4 p.m. EST on Christmas Day. Three Messiah teams will be featured. Camera crews followed these teams throughout the playoffs so you’ll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the action. The exposure has given coaches and athletes a great opportunity to present Messiah’s mission as a Christian college to the broader public. The quality and character of Messiah athletics is also evident to others, as communicated in the following e-mail recently received by men’s soccer coach, David Brandt: “Coach Brandt, I was the center official on your championship match Saturday. I usually do not contact a coach directly… but the sportsmanship of your kids was as good as any group I have ever officiated in the college game—anywhere—and this is my 18th season. That may take them yet further than winning the national championship. Regards, Griff Sims, Atlanta, Ga.” Help a High School Student Discover Messiah College This is the time in the admissions cycle when high school seniors make application to colleges and juniors begin to plan their college visits. Someone you know would thrive at Messiah, where intellect, character and faith are central to our mission. Please take a moment now to refer names of promising students from your church or area here: http://www.messiah.edu/offices/alumni/support_messiah/student_referral.html . Remembering Two Former Staff Members After a courageous bout with cancer, Dr. Donna Dentler died peacefully in her San Diego home on December 10. From 1979-1997, Donna served Messiah College in various roles as director of career development and internship programs, associate dean for community educational services, and as associate dean for international programs. Ms. Sara Herr, a 1940 Messiah alumna, died Sunday, December 11, at the United Christian Church Home in Annville, Pa. Sara worked at the college for 36 years as a teacher and served as registrar for a time. Please remember the family and friends of these two faithful Messiah servants in your prayers.
Alumni, We Want To Hear Your News! Please share any information about what is new in your life including personal, professional, church, community accomplishments or experiences via this convenient link - http://www.messiah.edu/offices/alumni/news/send_news.html. 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 parents who are eager to hear about our alumni -- the proof of Messiah’s quality education.
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