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Volume X, No. 2 December 2005 Parents Progress Archives Planning to Visit?
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Students at the Harrisburg Institute and Philadelphia Campus live out Messiah’s mission in the city For students interested in getting a taste of city life, Messiah College has satellite campuses in Harrisburg and Philadelphia. These secondary sites allow students to experience the diverse atmosphere and opportunities of the city while still benefiting from a Christian living and learning environment. Harrisburg Institute Messiah’s Harrisburg residences are part of the Harrisburg Institute, which began in 2002. The College currently leases five townhouses and several apartments from Grace United Methodist Church, which are located in the historic district of downtown Harrisburg. During the Institute’s pilot semester in the fall of 2004, 22 students lived at the Harrisburg Institute. For the spring of 2005, the number increased to 27 and this semester the Harrisburg Institute has 21 students. After further renovation, this site will incorporate enough space for 50 students, as well as staff offices, classrooms, conference rooms, and a community art gallery. Rochelle Wilkins Tate, associate dean of students, is an educator-in-residence at the Harrisburg Institute and lives there with her husband, Tim, and three of their children. They facilitate programs and serve as a spiritual resource for prayer, conversation, and any other student needs. Read the full article... |
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