Students in the college’s School of Health and Natural Sciences work with faculty advisors on semester-long research projects. The symposium will feature more than 12 scholarly presentations by students on their research topics, which include chemical synthesis, molecular and cell biology, and environmental science. The public is invited to engage students and faculty in conversation about their research and scholarship.

Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls 2,800 undergraduate students in more than 55 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.

Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls 2,800 undergraduate students in more than 55 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.

On Dec. 6 the college’s choral ensembles, Brass Quintets and Handbell Choir will perform selections such as “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “Betelehemu,” “Mary Did You Know,” “Shepherd’s Pipe Carol,” “Do You Hear What I Hear?,” “Psallite” and “Jingle Bells.” The first concert will be held at St. Lawrence Chapel, 110 State Street, Harrisburg, at 4 p.m. The second concert will take place at 8 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel, located on the college’s Grantham campus. The featured ensembles include the college’s Women’s Ensemble, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Men’s Ensemble, Brass Quintets and Handbell Choir under the direction of Rachel Cornacchio, Linda Tedford, Michael Harcrow and Shawn Gingrich, respectively. The Handbell Choir will perform only at the campus concert.

Advanced tickets for the campus concert are advised and may be purchased by calling 717-691-6036. General admission is $7, and admission for seniors, students and children is $3. A $10 donation is suggested for the Harrisburg concert. For more information, please call 717-766-2511, ext. 3310.

On Dec. 13, the guitar ensembles of Messiah College and Mechanicsburg Middle School will present a combined concert at 4 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel located on the college’s Grantham Campus. The ensembles will perform separately and then join for the finale in a Christmas carol medley. The Messiah College Guitar Ensemble is directed by Randall Zwally, director of guitar studies, and the Mechanicsburg Middle School Guitar Ensemble is directed by Robin Secavage, music director for Mechanicsburg Middle School. The concert is open to the public and admission is free. For more information, visit www.messiah.edu/guitar or call 717-766-2511, ext 3310.

Other upcoming concerts on the college’s Grantham campus include United Voices of Praise on Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel and Music Nova on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. in Poorman Recital Hall.

About Messiah College’s music department
The department of music at Messiah College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The department offers majors in music and music education with concentrations in church music, performance, composition, commercial music and arts management. Through a variety of junior and senior recitals and choral and instrumental ensembles, students gain performing experience both on- and off-campus.

About Messiah College
Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls 2,800 undergraduate students in 55 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.

About the exhibit
The Messiah College Department of Visual Arts has invited selected graduates who are independent artists active in their chosen fields to collaborate with faculty members to create pieces for the exhibit. Former students have been paired with professors to create an exhibit that will feature works in a variety of media including oils, graphics, ceramics and digital prints. “Orisons: Shared Faith 2” is the third of four art exhibits inspired by the centennial-year theme: “Shared Faith. Bold Vision. Enduring Promise.” The series culminates in March 2010 with “Orisons: Bold Vision,” a display featuring sculptor and Messiah alumna Shelly Bradbury, who has won numerous prestigious awards for her work.

About Aughinbaugh Art Gallery
Located on the lower level of the Climenhaga Fine Arts Center on Messiah College’s Grantham campus, the M. Louise Aughinbaugh Art Gallery exhibits the work of internationally recognized artists from around the world, as well as faculty and students. Gallery programming supplements campus classroom instruction by bringing practicing artists to campus to demonstrate techniques in classes and by organizing special evening lectures and afternoon gallery talks. The gallery also functions as a hands-on teaching laboratory for students in the college’s course on museum studies. The gallery is open Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

About the Messiah College Centennial
In 1909, Harrisburg businessman and local civic and Brethren in Christ church leader S. R. Smith founded the Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training Home in his home on Twelfth Street in Harrisburg, Pa. An endeavor that began with only a dozen students and one building is now a nationally ranked private Christian college spanning 400 acres in Grantham, Pa. From August 2009 to May 2010, Messiah College will commemorate its 100-year anniversary with a variety of special events based on its Centennial year theme of “Shared Faith. Bold Vision. Enduring Promise.” For more information, visit www.messiah.edu/centennial.

About Messiah College
Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls 2,800 undergraduate students in more than 55 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.

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GRANTHAM, Pa. (Aug. 21, 2009) — The Susquehanna Chorale, renowned for its national reputation in the choral arts community, for its regular performances with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and for its outstanding educational outreach programs for children and youth, is now an ensemble-in-residence at Messiah College. The Susquehanna Chorale’s founder, artistic director, and conductor Linda Tedford is also an artist-in-residence and director of choral activities at Messiah College where she leads several choral groups, including the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Choral Arts Society.

Messiah College President Kim S. Phipps says of the new relationship (which became effective July 1), “Messiah College has a longstanding tradition of a commitment to excellence in the choral arts, and I am delighted that we are able to collaborate with such a distinguished partner in the arts as the Susquehanna Chorale. I look forward to our mutual contributions to the cultural life of the capital region.”

Susquehanna Chorale Artistic Director, Linda L. Tedford says, “The Susquehanna Chorale’s new residency at Messiah College is an exciting phase in an already established relationship. We have collaborated in many endeavors and we anticipate the opportunity to develop our ongoing efforts to promote the choral art in Central Pennsylvania through this partnership.”

About the Susquehanna Chorale
The Susquehanna Chorale was founded in 1981 by Tedford and has emerged as one of the country’s outstanding choral ensembles. The 36-voice chamber choir is recognized by critics and audiences alike for its commitment to excellence and for its artistic interpretation of choral works of many styles and historical periods. Reflecting its dedication to the music of our time, the group has commissioned several new works and performed the East Coast premieres of many outstanding works. Past seasons have included performances at the Washington National Cathedral, conventions of the American Choral Directors Association, and at the House of Representatives at the State Capitol.

In 1997, the group made its first international tour, performing in various venues throughout Great Britain, including the Albert Halls in Scotland, the Durham and Coventry Cathedrals, and the Leonard Stanley Music Festival in England. In 2008, members of the Susquehanna Chorale joined members of the Wheatland Chorale for a performing tour of Switzerland, Austria and Germany, under the direction of Linda Tedford and Robert Upton. The Susquehanna Chorale is honored to be a recipient of Chorus America’s highest national award; The Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence. The group’s four CD’s have received national recognition, with Wondrous Love and American Treasures being offered consideration for a Grammy Nomination.

As further evidence of its mission to promote the choral art, the chorale co-sponsored the Central PA Choral Festival for 17 years, bringing internationally known conductors to Central Pennsylvania. The group is also renowned for its educational outreach programs, the Susquehanna Youth Chorale, the Susquehanna Young Women’s Chorale, the Susquehanna Children’s Chorale and the Preparatory Choir for area students between grades 3 and the first year of college. Also included is a conducting internship for area college students.

About Messiah College
Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls 2,800 undergraduate students in 55 majors. Established in 1909, and currently celebrating its Centennial year, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.

About the lectures
Russell’s three lectures will explore a variety of topics on the mutual interaction between Christian theology and the natural sciences. From a theology of creation as it interacts with both scientific and evolutionary biology to a theology of the “new creation” based on the resurrection of Jesus, the lectures will explore the challenges between two beliefs. All lectures will include a question and answer period.

About Robert Russell
Robert John Russell is the Ian G. Barbour professor of theology and science in residence at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, and the founder and director of the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in physics and advanced degrees in theology. Author of “Cosmology from Alpha to Omega: The Creative Mutual Interaction of Theology and Science” and “Cosmology, Evolution and Resurrection Hope,” he also edits the journal “Theology and Science” and is ordained in the United Church of Christ.

About Messiah College
Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls 2,800 undergraduate students in more than 55 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.

Guests should check in at the main lobby of the Eisenhower Campus Center. The opening session will begin at 9 a.m. in Brubaker Auditorium of the Eisenhower Campus Center. Campus tours and information sessions highlighting academic programs and financial aid will be offered throughout the day along with a free lunch for all registered attendees.

Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts sciences, enrolls 2,800 undergraduate students in more than 55 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.

Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls 2,800 undergraduate students in 55 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.

Oct. 28, Zach Vinson
Hailing from Wisconsin, Zach Vinson sings indie-pop rock melodies accompanied by guitar, drums and piano. Vinson will feature music from his album “Cracked Open,” released in 2008. “The Grand Rapids Herald” says, “From catchy guitar riffs and driving percussion to sections of slower piano, the album spans broad musical genres while remaining in a distinct style . . . ‘Cracked Open’ is an excellent release for anyone who enjoys the limitless reach of indie music done well.”

Nov. 4, Holler, Wild Rose!
Named after the song that has become a landmark crowd favorite at their concerts, Holler, Wild Rose! features the sound of six people who channel a range of melodic themes and bass lines to create memorable performances. With influences such as The Verve, Radiohead and Jeff Buckley, the band’s music is said to draw you into a passionate, art-rock experience.

Nov. 11, Hoots & Hellmouth
Philadelphia-based Hoots & Hellmouth creates new music for old souls by blending roots of American music with a new twist. The soulful three-part harmonies comingle with acoustic guitars, a mandolin, an upright bass and foot stomps to create an energetic performance at every show. “It’s about bleeding, sweating, crying, rejoicing,” the band’s Sean Hoots says of their work. “It’s alive!”

Nov.18, Theory Hazit
Theory Hazit, a hip-hop artist raised in Winchester, Kentucky, by his grandmother and his two aunts and uncles, turned early childhood musical influences into a successful music career. According to his website, “he is one MC that brings enough style to give the impression that he is a 3-man group.” Theory Hazit’s vivid imagination and love for dancing led him to pursue a career as a performer.

Dec. 2, Perkasie
Described by the Philly Weekly as “bubblegum baroque pop” and frequently compared to Bright Eyes, the band is fronted by guitarist Alex Walsh. The five piece also includes Dom Billett on drums, vocalist Kate Foust, Danny Sadler on bass and Ben Roth on guitar. Working with a broad musical range, Perkasie brings a versatile performance with influences from many different decades.

Dec. 9, Venissa Santi
Influenced by her Cuban-American roots, Venissa Santi moved to Philadelphia after graduating high school and embarked on a journey to combine those Cuban roots with art. She studied compositions of her grandfather, Cuban composer Jacobo Ros Capablanca, as a vocal jazz performance major at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Santi has performed with various Latin, jazz and world music groups.

About Messiah College
Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls 2,800 undergraduate students in more than 55 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.

About the Wireless Enabled Remote Co-presence
“The wireless enabled remote co-presence system” is a type of assistive technology that allows job coaches to provide remote support to individuals in work environments who have autism spectrum disorders, a range of neurological disorders characterized by obsessive, repetitive behaviors and difficulty with social skills. With this system, job coaches can use specialized strategies designed to increase positive behaviors and, ultimately, work-related capabilities of those with autism.

About the Presenter
Patrick is a licensed psychologist, special educator, author and speaker. Patrick has worked with students on the autism spectrum for 20 years and has authored several books. Her latest are “Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide to Day-to Day Life” and “Hints and Tips for Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Useful Strategies for Home, School, and the Community.”

About Messiah College
Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls 2,800 undergraduate students in 55 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.