Share a Memory

“Students are more than a number at Messiah. Our class sizes allow for great professor-student interaction.”

When you first come to Messiah, this is one of the first things most prospective students hear. Little did you know that by the time your college experience came to its end, you would understand exactly what those admissions counselors and student diplomats were talking about! Faculty at Messiah are much more than mere educators who walk in and out of your life. They become friends for a lifetime.

As Thanksgiving grows nearer, remember those professors who most impacted you. Share with us who they were and what ways he/she helped to shape your future.

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” - Abigail Adams

There is a reason why Messiah College ranks #5 among “Best Baccalaureate Colleges” in the North, according to U.S. News and World Report. Messiah’s programs prove academically rigorous for students across all majors.

But, you, the former students of Messiah, know that best! Share with us the class that presented the greatest challenges for you. How did you grow from that experience? What did you learn? Do you still use what you learned from that particular subject or professor?

For many of you, Messiah’s campus became more than school grounds. You lived, worked, worshiped, and played here. And soon, just like your Messiah friends turned into a family, Messiah’s campus turned into a home.

Share with us your favorite place to kick back, relax, and spend time with your Messiah family. Where did you and your friends flock to most frequently? Was the Student Union, Eisenhower Campus Center, or Old Main the social hub on campus?

Messiah’s scenic 471 acre campus offers many things to many students, but tell us what made it special to you.

Was it “The Brady Bunch,” “Friends,” or “The Office” that everyone gathered around to watch on tv? (Or, was cable non-existent when you were a Messiah student?) Did you rush to the movies to see the latest Rocky or the latest Harry Potter flick? Did your concert-going experience at Messiah consist of a Geoff Moore or Bob Dylan show?

Share with us some of the popular television shows, movies, and songs that you associate with your time as a student at Messiah.

As the Centennial year dawns, the Messiah College Department of Theatre will be gathering short story submissions from members of the Messiah family. We hope to collect personal narratives from community members with experiences they’d like to share, from their time at Messiah College and beyond - especially stories of forgiveness, reconciliation, and grace. Material from selected stories will be used to inspire an original theatre production to be performed as part of the Centennial homecoming festivities; all contributed stories will also become part of the Messiah College Archives. Please note that by contributing a story, the sender is giving Messiah College permission to reprint it.

We want to hear your stories! Please submit stories of 500 words by commenting below or by emailing centennialstories@messiah.edu.

Please include your name, phone number, and email with your submission.

Some of you lived, worshipped, and ate in Old Main. Others visited their professor’s office here, and still others only come to Old Main when they visit Messiah for the first time. Tell us about your memories of the most historic building on campus.

It’s officially fall, and it’s especially beautiful on Messiah’s campus this time of the year. The temperatures are cooler, the sky seems bluer, and there’s a crispness in the air that can only mean that Homecoming and many happy Falcon reunions are just around the corner, right?!

What was your favorite season to spend on Messiah’s campus?

We know that many people developed lifelong friendships while they were students at Messiah College. Some even met their spouse here.

Tell us about the relationships in your life that got their start at Messiah.