Highlights

Deck the Halls!

Rebecca — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:01:17 +0000

On December 2, the students across campus will be participating in the annual “Deck the Halls” competition. This is an opportunity for residents in the traditional residence halls to come together and decorate their hallway/lounge in a Christmas related theme. This long standing tradition on our campus is a judged competition with some great prizes!

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Rebecca — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:47:14 +0000

According to the Youth Service Opportunities Project, 1 in every 20 New Yorkers has experienced homelessness, and 1.3 billion people in New York depend on Soup kitchen to feed their hunger.

If Messiah College were New York City then 144 students would be without a home. What if one of them was you or one of your friends? How would you feel?

Every November, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week on campus is a time for students to realize that this problem is about REAL PEOPLE in REAL SITUATIONS. During this week events are schedule across campus to raise awareness of hunger and homelessness locally, nationally and globally. The story doesn’t have to end with dark statistics and a gloomy global forecast of poverty for the coming years- the story can end with Change- change that starts with us.

Remember it’s not it’s not about statistics… It’s ALL about PEOPLE.

NEW! Application Checklist

Rebecca — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:44:16 +0000

We’re happy to inform you that students who submit an application to Messiah for next Fall (Fall 2010), can now view their personal application checklist here in MyFuture! This new checklist can help you see what we have and what we don’t have to complete your application file. Students who have applied for this coming fall should automatically have the checklist, which should appear above this channel. If you have any questions or concerns about this checklist, please contact your Admissions Counselor or AdmissionsWebmaster@messiah.edu.

We Can Help You Figure Out Your Career Path.

Rebecca — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:07:39 +0000

Messiah’s Career Center provides you with an extensive resource of assistance and information for each step of your career planning - from your first to your senior year as a Messiah student.

Our career counselors offer expert, personal attention and are available to meet with you one-on-one whether you’re:
* Trying to figure out your strengths
* Choosing a major
* Wondering what your options are
* Thinking about graduate school
* Gathering information about employers

Powerhouse - Student led praise service

Rebecca — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:03:09 +0000

Shortly after 8 p.m. each Thursday evening, hundreds of students make their way across the College’s Grantham campus to Hostetter Chapel. Inside the chapel sanctuary, the air is filled with a lively spirit of worship, as the students prepare to experience Powerhouse. Initiated and led solely by students, Powerhouse is a high-energy praise session entirely dedicated to honoring God through music and meditation. Though participation and attendance is completely voluntary, Powerhouse never fails to attract several hundred busy students each week who have an obvious desire to worship and seek the Lord. learn more . . .

Students Without Borders: International Service and Mission

Rebecca — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:31:25 +0000

“I learned so much about poverty and about the country in general. However, the most important thing I learned is that God is working everywhere in the world. We met some truly amazing people in Nicaragua who opened their homes to us and called us brothers and sisters without knowing us at all. I could see Jesus in their smiles and their hearts. One man, Antonio, has a smile that lights up his entire face, and he is so in love with the Lord. I’ve always believed that God is working everywhere, but I actually saw it for myself on this trip.”
- Vanessa K. ‘10

In 2008-09, the Agapé Center spearheaded five trips abroad for service and missions. These included:

Summer Trips
- Nicaragua for 2 weeks, 6 students participated
- Dominican Republic for 2 weeks, 12 students participated
- Zambia for 5 weeks, 8 students participated
Spring Break Trips
- Northern Ireland for 8 days, 8 students and 1 staff particpated
- El Salvador for 8 days, 9 students and 2 staff participated

Last Fall Open House, November 9th

Rebecca — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:19:41 +0000

Our last Fall 2009 Open House is coming soon - November 9th

Discover for yourself why approximately 2,800 young men and women have chosen Messiah College. We invite you to plan a visit to our campus in Grantham, PA (just ten miles south of Harrisburg) for one of the Open House days listed below.

Check-in for all open house days is at 9:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Eisenhower Campus Center. The noon meal will be provided FREE to registered guests. Other highlights include campus tours and information sessions on admissions policies, financial aid, academic programs, and campus life. If these dates don’t suit, feel free to contact us and we’ll arrange for an individual visit!

2009-2010 Open House Dates

Click a date to register!

Philly Campus

Rebecca — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:34:19 +0000

Messiah College’s Philadelphia Campus (MCPC) combines the intimate spiritual community of Messiah College and the diversity of a large urban institution, Temple University, with a multitude of opportunities in the city of Philadelphia. Daily exposure to multiple cultures, mingling with urbanites of every description on the streets of the city, and involvement in a variety of urban churches and ministries all contribute to the educational ideals of Messiah College. Students grow as they sample the vast network of educational, cultural, and artistic resources available throughout the city. learn more . . .

Into the Streets: Service Plunge Day

Rebecca — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:59:50 +0000

College is the beginning of a brand new adventure for hundreds of incoming Messiah students. In the midst of orientations, placement exams, and settling into dorm rooms, the second day of orientation week is set aside to expose first-year students to life beyond the Messiah College campus. Before the first textbook is opened or the first lecture heard, students have the opportunity to build relationships with their peers while learning about the surrounding community and serving those in need.

Into the Streets is a nationally recognized program. This year, the Agapé Center celebrated its 10th anniversary sponsoring this first-year student event. While students spend time building relationships with their peers, the purpose of this day is to inspire students to continue investing their time and talents into their community. As students serve others in need, they also learn a great deal from those in the community. The hope for this day is that this experience is reciprocal; students are served as they are serving and it sparks a desire to make service a priority during their college career and beyond.

In Fall 2008, 528 first-year students participated in, “Into the Streets” by serving 37 community partner organizations, including:

Bethesda Mission
Capital Area Pregnancy Center
Dillsburg Area Public Library
Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation
Project S.H.A.R.E.
Volunteers of America (Mechanicsburg and Paxton)
YWCA Carlisle

Larsen Student Union - Your Hub for Student Activity

Rebecca — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:47:36 +0000

Larsen Student Union, located at the center of campus, will be central to your social life at Messiah. It’s a great place to meet new people, hang out with friends, or get together with classmates for a group study session (don’t forget your cup of coffee or fruit smoothie from the Union Café!)

At the Union you’ll find:

Two pool tables
Foosball table
Big-screen TV
Large selection of popular board games
Game room with televisions
Wireless Internet access
The Union Café
Eating and social spaces
Fireplace
Meeting and office spaces

“Larsen Student Union is a sort of living room for the campus.”
Jeff Rioux, director of the Larsen Student Union and campus activities