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The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching selected 119 U.S. colleges and universities for its 2008 Community Engagement Classification.

Messiah was recognized for substantial commitments to both curricular engagement and outreach and partnerships.

In order to be selected for this recognition, the College had to provide descriptions and examples of institutionalized practices of community engagement that showed alignment among mission, culture, leadership, resources, and practices.

Read more about the Community Engagement Classification and see the list of recognized colleges.

Messiah employees generously donated $31,000 to the United Way as part of the College’s annual pledge drive.

This year’s donation total reflects a nearly 7% increase in giving.

For more than 10 years, College employees have been encouraged to donate to the United Way during an annual pledge drive. The United Way of the Capital Region touches many central Pennsylvanians in need by funding important programs administered by local non-profit organizations. Many of the organizations supported by the United Way are also served by Messiah students through placements by the Agape Center for Service and Learning.

Alumna Tara Roche `96 is among the honorees recognized for “creating an atmosphere of warmth and compassion on her unit” at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City.

Roche is noted by Cathy Sullivan, director of patient care services at Beth Israel Medical Center: “She promotes excellence in each individual who works there and gives patients the confidence to regain their strength and become well again.”

The supplement recognizing the nurses was in the Nov. 30 edition of the “New York Times.”