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ALUMNI & PARENTS e-Bulletin . . . February 2006 Edition
The “To Serve and to Lead” Campaign provided facilities like the Larsen Student Union (in the above photo) and scholarship funds for current students. Highlights in this issue:
Messiah Successfully Completes Largest Campaign in its History President Kim S. Phipps announced on Wednesday, January 25, that the College has successfully completed its comprehensive campaign, “To Serve & To Lead: The Campaign for Student Enrichment,” raising $50.5 million to provide students with scholarship aid and enhanced educational resources and facilities, including a new academic building and a new student union. The campaign exceeded its $50 million goal, making it the largest campaign in the college’s history. The campaign, which ran over a five-year period, began in January 2001 and officially ended on Dec. 31, 2005. “The impact of this campaign has been transformational in the lives of Messiah College students,” said President Phipps. “From providing critical scholarship aid and much needed learning and leisure spaces for students—to creating resources for innovative academic programs and faculty development—this campaign has significantly enhanced Messiah’s ability to carry out its educational mission and equip students for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation.” Special thanks to all of the volunteers and donors who helped contribute to the success of the campaign. To learn more about the results and impact of the campaign, visit http://www.messiah.edu/toserveandtolead/events/index_eventshtml. Messiah Hires One of America’s Top Faith-Learning Scholars President Kim S. Phipps recently announced the hiring of Dr. Richard T. Hughes as Distinguished Professor, Senior Boyer Fellow, and Director of the Lilly Project II. Hughes comes to Messiah from his role as Distinguished Professor of Religion at Pepperdine University, where he founded and directed the Pepperdine Center for Faith and Learning. Hughes has been a compelling voice in the national conversation on the significance of Christian higher education for contemporary society and has published several works including his most recent “The Vocation of a Christian Scholar: How Christian Faith Sustains the Life of the Mind,” and “Myths America Lives By.” During the Inauguration of President Phipps, he delivered an inspiring charge to the President, stating that “there is no college anywhere in America like Messiah College.” See http://www.messiah.edu/offices/president/inauguration/address/hughes.html. Messiah Receives Federal Grant to Serve At-risk Youth in Harrisburg Congressman Tim Holden announced $200,000 in federal funding for Messiah College’s Harrisburg Institute for Community Research and Collaborative Partnerships to be used for its “Youth Empowerment Initiative,” a new community-based research project that will create a citywide mentoring network for at-risk youths. For more info, see: http://www.messiah.edu/news/2005/MC-136-05.html CBS-TV Producer Lauds Messiah Athletes The Harrisburg Patriot News recently published an article containing an interview with Steve Scheer, producer of the “CBS Sports Special - Presenting Championships of the NCAA”, which aired nationally on Christmas Day. The television special chronicled a “behind the scenes look” at many teams who were involved in national championship competition including Messiah’s field hockey and men’s and women’s soccer teams. Scheer’s comments included… “Messiah is like the Duke (University) of Division III. That school is always in some kind of title game.” “We had a lot of fun watching them prepare for their championships. The school has great people and classy leadership and student athletes.” “…it was a joy to watch the field hockey team singing songs in the locker room. One player was playing a guitar. This is a totally positive show, and it seems like every year Messiah is in it, smelling like a rose.” [Editor’s note: The TV show portrayed both field hockey and women’s soccer teams singing worship songs and interviewed another athlete as to why she was having devotions on the team bus. If you missed the television broadcast and would like to receive a copy, please contact the Alumni & Parent Relations Office at either alumni@messiah.edu or parent@messiah.edu .] Inauguration Chapel Transcript Now Available Online Arguably one of the most compelling addresses offered during Inauguration Week was the Rev. Dr. Nathan D. Baxter’s chapel message, “Created & Called for Community” based on John 13:35. Some excerpts… “…as Christians we are called to be a community whose mark of uniqueness is not found in our agreements or homogeneity of culture and background, nor dogmas or orthodoxy, or distinctions of academic disciplines. Rather the truest Christian distinction is how we live with our differences!” “…are we satisfied with just being right or do we aspire to be like Jesus? Our society is filled with arrogant, combative, win/lose Christians and Christian communities who seem to the world the same as any secular political community.” “…Only the Amazing Grace of Agape, the transforming love of God revealed in Jesus Christ can make a unique witness to the world. Only when commitment to the spirit of Jesus Christ is more fundamental to our witness than our dogma, creeds, or doctrinal statements will we be revealed to the world as a Christian community.” “…President Phipps can lead a college of academic and administrative and student and governance leaders who wish to be a community! But no one can lead an institution which has decided not to live with one another.” “…So, Messiah, what kind of academic Christian community do you choose to be? How do you want the world to see you?” For a full transcript of Rev. Baxter’s chapel message, please see http://www.messiah.edu/offices/president/inauguration/address/chapel.html . College Publications Office Seeks to Hire Editorial Assistant The Messiah College Office of Publications is seeking to fill the position of editorial assistant. This 20-25 hour per week position is primarily responsible for proofreading college publications; researching and writing some of the content for The Bridge magazine; coordinating some photography details for The Bridge magazine; posting content for the online magazine; and assisting the editor in various other editorial duties. Persons interested in learning more about the position or in applying, can go to http://www.messiah.edu/offices/hr/job_opportunities/staff/editorial_asst.html . School of the Arts stages Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” (February 2-5; 9-12) Directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Edward R. Cohn, “Into the Woods” was written by James Lapine, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Through Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning score and Lapine’s mastery of wit, “Into the Woods” takes the audience through a journey of fractured fairy tales of a darker hue, deconstructing the Brothers Grimm using the familiar names and faces of Cinderella, Rapunzel and Little Red Riding Hood. For performance and ticket information, see http://www.messiah.edu/news/2006/MC-001-06.html Sider Institute Offers Public Lectures On Anabaptism and Peacemaking
Student Programs Office Announces 2006 Little Sibs Weekend (February 10-12) Siblings of current students are invited to campus to experience campus life at Messiah. A variety of fun activities are planned. For complete information, please see http://www.messiah.edu/offices/student_affairs/student_programs/little_sibs/ . Messiah Aquatics Program Offers Swim School for Children The Pool Office is currently accepting applications for Swim School 2006. Three sessions offered include: * Session 1 -- February 20 to March 2 * Session 2 -- March 20 to March 30 * Session 3 -- April 3 to April 12 For more information, visit the online at: http://www.messiah.edu/sports/aquatics/aquatics_swimschool.htm Conference Seeks to Encourage & Empower Church Youth Workers (March 4) Messiah College is offering its first annual Church Youth Workers Conference on-campus on Saturday, March 4, 2006. The conference will offer worship, keynote sessions, special seminars, lunch, and much more. Keynote speakers include youth culture expert, Dr. Walter Mueller, founder and president of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding and Dr. Stephen Gallaher, founder and executive director of Salt & Light Youth Ministry, Inc. Special pricing is available for church teams of three or more youth-workers. For complete info on workshops, program schedule and registration, visit http://www.messiah.edu/offices/alumni/events/youth_workers_conference/ [Please tell your church youth workers about this conference!] MEET PRESIDENT PHIPPS Messiah College Southern California Reception Sunday, March 19, 2006 Upland Brethren in Christ Church 845 West Arrow Highway Upland, CA 91786 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Please join fellow alumni, friends, and staff of Messiah as we introduce our eighth president, Kim S. Phipps, to the Southern California area. The afternoon reception will take place in the church fellowship hall and includes refreshments, conversation with friends, and remarks by President Phipps (beginning at 3:30 p.m.). Please reply to Michelle Blackford, coordinator of regional leadership programs at mblackfo@messiah.edu by Wednesday, March 15 if you plan to attend the reception or if you need additional information. Professor to speak on Intelligent Design Issue During Alumni Spring Reunion Day Program (April 8) Dr. Ted Davis, professor of the history of science and author of numerous articles on science and religion in modern America, will present a workshop entitled “Honest Talk about Intelligent Design” on Saturday, April 8, at 4:00 p.m. For a complete Spring Reunion Day schedule, including program and reunion class information, please visit: http://www.messiah.edu/offices/alumni/events/spring_reunion_day/ Acclaimed Christian Music Artist Offers Live Recording from Messiah College Sara Groves, whose album “Add to the Beauty” was selected by CCM Magazine as its 2005 album of the year and by Christianity Today as one of its top ten album picks of the year, has released an EP recording “Sarah Groves Live from Messiah College,” which was recorded in the new Larsen Student Union in the Fall 2004. For more information, see http://www.saragroves.com/ . Student Activities Board (SAB) Announces Upcoming Concert Schedule
To purchase tickets, call the Messiah College Ticket Office at (717) 691-6036 or go online at http://www.messiah.musictoday.com/MessiahCollege/calendar.aspx . Spring Job & Internship Fairs Available to Students & Alumni
For more information about these job fairs, please visit http://www.messiah.edu/offices/career/job/job_fair_main.html . Class of 2005 Annual Career Survey: If you haven't completed your 2005 Annual Career/Grad School Survey, please go to the following link: http://www.messiah.edu/careersurvey . It only takes one minute to complete, plus your name will be entered into a restaurant drawing for a free prize. Career Center Provides FREE Practice Exams for Graduate School The Career Center is happy to announce that it will be administering the following free Kaplan practice exams: GRE, GMAT, LSAT, & MCAT. This is a great opportunity for you to prepare for the real thing - at no cost! The event will take place on February 16th and 17th. REGISTRATION: You must RSVP to the Career Center via e-mail career@messiah.edu or phone, 691-6016 (ext. 6016). Please provide us with 1) your name; 2) the test you're planning to take; and 3) the day you'd like to take it. Winter Sports Update: Women’s Basketball Current record: 17-2 Overall (7-1 in conference) Ranked #15 nationally in NCAA Division III Coaches Poll Next Game: January 31 vs. Juniata (Home – 6 p.m.) Men’s Basketball Current record: 13-6 Overall (6-2 in conference) In three way tie for 1st place in Commonwealth conference Next Game: January 31 vs. Juniata – (Home - 8 p.m.) Wrestling Current record: 6-9 Overall (2-3 in conference) Next match: February 3 & 4 – Wheaton College Invitational For complete athletics information, visit http://www.messiah.edu/athletics/ . Accolades Continue to Pour in for Fall Athletics
Get the complete story on these and other honors achieved by our coaches and student-athletes at www.messiah.edu/athletics . Messiah’s Summer Sports Camps Are now taking Applications Camps are offered in these nine sports - basketball (men’s & women’s), field hockey, lacrosse (men’s & women’s), soccer (men’s & women’s), softball, and women’s volleyball. For more information go to www.messiah.edu/athletics and click on the respective sport you’re interested in. Messiah Day Planned for “The Sweetest Place on Earth” (July 28) Take your family to Hersheypark. Golf at the exclusive Hershey Country Club West Course. Shop the Hershey outlets. Pamper yourself at the Hershey spa. Make it a weekend and stay overnight at an area hotel. A volunteer committee is working with the Office of Alumni & Parent Relations to plan a special day for Messiah alumni, parents & friends to gather in America’s chocolate town – Hershey, Pa. The annual Messiah College golf outing is moving to this new venue and we are also arranging special discount admissions tickets to Hersheypark for non-golfers. Mark the date on your calendar and stay tuned for more information!
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