News Releases

GRANTHAM, Pa. (Oct. 29, 2009) — The Messiah College Concert Choir will perform Haydn’s “Creation” with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra on Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. The performance, sponsored by Messiah College, will take place at The Forum in Harrisburg, Pa., under the direction of Stuart Malina. To purchase tickets for “Creation,” call the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra ticket office at (717) 545-5527. Continue reading…

GRANTHAM, Pa. (Oct.16, 2009) — The Piscataway Indian Nation Singers & Dancers will bring authentic American Indian dance, drum and song to Messiah College on Nov. 6. Famous for their internationally-recognized living history program, the group travels throughout Europe, Canada and the United States performing educational and entertaining shows. The performance begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Larsen Student Union located on the college’s Grantham campus. Continue reading…

GRANTHAM, Pa. (Oct. 16, 2009) — This year Messiah College’s annual American democracy lecture, sponsored by The Center for Public Humanities, will feature author, speaker and constitutional law specialist Louis Fisher. Fisher will speak on “The Case against ‘Judicial Supremacy’: How Citizens Shape the Constitution.” The lecture is on Nov. 10 and begins at 7 p.m. in Parmer Cinema located in Boyer Hall on the college’s Grantham campus. Continue reading…

GRANTHAM, Pa. (Oct. 15, 2009) — Richard Stearns, president of World Vision, will speak at Messiah College on Nov. 5. The lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in Alexander Auditorium, located in Frey Hall on the college’s Grantham campus. World Vision is one of the largest non-profit relief and development organizations in the United States dedicated to working throughout the world with children, families and communities struck by poverty and injustice. Continue reading…

GRANTHAM, Pa. (Oct. 14, 2009) — The Messiah College Music Department will present several concerts during the month of November. Continue reading…

GRANTHAM, Pa. (Oct. 9, 2009) — Messiah College will host an open house on Oct.31 to give prospective students and parents an opportunity to visit the Grantham campus and interact with faculty and current students. Prospective students may register online at www.messiah.edu or by calling the admissions office at 800-233-4220 or 717-691-6000. Continue reading…

GRANTHAM, Pa. (Oct. 7, 2009) — Former chairman for the National Endowment of the Arts and internationally acclaimed poet Dana Gioia will speak at Messiah College on Oct. 28. Gioia will speak on the role of the arts in a democratic society. The lecture, sponsored by the college honors program, begins at 7:30 p.m. and will take place in Hostetter Chapel located on the college’s Grantham campus. Continue reading…

GRANTHAM, Pa. (Oct. 5, 2009) — On view at Messiah College’s Aughinbaugh Art Gallery, Oct. 26 to Nov. 24, is “Orisons: Shared Faith 1,” an art exhibit which is one of a variety of events and activities that mark year-long centennial celebrations at the college, founded in 1909. The title “Orisons,” meaning “prayer” or “songs of praise,” is meant to describe the featured artwork as “offerings,” created by alumni and faculty of Messiah’s visual-arts program. The display, on view during normal gallery hours, is free and open to the public. A reception will be held Nov. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the gallery. Continue reading…

GRANTHAM, Pa. (Sept. 30, 2009) – Messiah College will host the 19th annual Building Strong Families Conference, which will address “Family Ethics and Moral Values” on Thursday, October 22. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Boyer Hall on the Grantham campus. A certificate of attendance will be provided for each conference participant. On-site registration is available. Continue reading…

GRANTHAM, Pa. (Sept. 29, 2009) — Former policy analyst for the Reagan administration and nationally acclaimed writer and speaker, Dinesh D’Souza, will speak at Messiah College on Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. D’Souza will lecture on his book “What’s So Great about America” in Brubaker Auditorium, located in the Eisenhower Campus Center on the college’s Grantham campus. The event is sponsored by the Messiah College Young Republicans. Tickets are required at no cost and can be obtained at www.messiah.edu/tickets or by calling 717-691-6036. Continue reading…