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Examples of SustainabilityWhat the class of '09 is leaving behind
The class of 2009 isn't quite the centennial class, but it saw some important events in the life of Messiah College. It was the first whole class to take Created and Called for Community (some, but not all, of the class of '08 piloted the course). It saw the innaguration of Kim Phipps, Messiah College's first female president.…
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FeaturedSophomore Swartley Claims "Mr. Messiah" CrownEach Tuesday night for three weeks, six Messiah students of the male persuasion gathered in the Union to compete for the coveted title of "Mr. Messiah." They endured a challenging series of events and tasks, but in the end, only one was left standing. Sophomore Jason Swartley secured the victory, earning himself a $100 check and the admiration of his peers.Summer's SorrowsStudents face difficulties finding jobs and internships"You can't believe everything you read in the newspaper," says Dwayne Keiffer, assistant director in the Career Center. While the condition of the economy has made it more difficult to find jobs in some areas, it has not made it impossible, Keiffer says. Keiffer says that Pennsylvania is not nearly as bad as other areas such as California and Michigan.Former Falcon Brings Team to TopWomen's lacrosse sports perfect conference recordSatellite Housing: The Saltiest Part of the College CrackerThe clubs, organizations, and programs at Messiah that are dearest to me are those that encourage student activism. I would argue these establishments are those that best help the college to realize its mission of preparing students for "service, leadership, and reconciliation," and are also those that most clearly respond to the teachings of Jesus. |