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April 25, 2016

Monday, April 25th, 2016

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Chapel Hosting

Please plan to meet in the Admissions Office at 9:35 am to greet prospective guests for chapel.

Tuesday, April 26: Megan Wilson
Thursday, April 28: Emily Fox

Dinner at Orchard Hill TONIGHT

Our dinner at Orchard Hill is TONIGHT April 25 from 6:00-7:30 pm. All Ambassadors are expected to attend, and the attire will be business casual. Please carpool or walk to Orchard Hill.

Thank You

We have reached the end of another Admissions event season. Thanks to all of you for your assistance in serving thousands of prospective students and guests over the past year. We could not do what we do without YOU.

The Admissions Call Center is Hiring

An as Admissions Telecounselor, you will have the opportunity to call prospective students and share about your Messiah experience! We are hiring for the fall semester and hours are flexible. Contact Rachel at RShenk@messiah.edu for application information.

Upcoming Events

Monday, April 25 – Wrap-Up Dinner at Orchard Hill

April 18, 2016

Monday, April 18th, 2016

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Chapel Hosting

Please plan to meet in the Admissions Office at 9:35 am to greet prospective guests for chapel.

Tuesday, April 19: Liz Gallo
Thursday, April 21: Anna Copp

April 22 Open House – Final Event of the Year

Our last Admissions event of the year is on Friday, April 22. Please make sure to sign-up for tours, greeting, and hosting a student overnight. Thanks for helping to make the last event a success!

Dinner at Orchard Hill next Monday, April 25

Our dinner at Orchard Hill will be next Monday, April 25 from 6:00-7:30 pm. This will be an opportunity for us to wrap up the year for Ambassadors and recognize each of you for your service to Messiah College. All Ambassadors are expected to attend, and the attire will be business casual.

Chapel Hosts Needed

We are still looking for a chapel host for the following days: April 21, April 28, and May 3. Please email ambassadors@messiah.edu if you’re available.

The Admissions Call Center is Hiring

An as Admissions Telecounselor, you will have the opportunity to call prospective students and share about your Messiah experience! We are hiring for the fall semester and hours are flexible. Contact Rachel at RShenk@messiah.edu for application information.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, April 21 – LAST Overnight Experience of the year!
Friday, April 22 – LAST Open House of the year!
Monday, April 25 – Wrap-Up Dinner at Orchard Hill

April 11, 2016

Monday, April 11th, 2016

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Chapel Hosting

Please plan to meet in the Admissions Office at 9:35 am to greet prospective guests for chapel.

Tuesday, April 12: Emily Ransil
Thursday, April 14: Service Day

April 22 Open House – Final Event of the Year

Our last Admissions event of the year is on Friday, April 22. Please make sure to sign-up for tours, greeting, and hosting a student overnight. Thanks for helping to make the last event a success!

Dinner at Orchard Hill on April 25

Please save the date for our year-end dinner at Orchard Hill with President Phipps. The dinner will be on Monday, April 25 from 6:00-8:00 pm. This will be an opportunity for us to wrap up the year for Ambassadors and recognize each of you for your service to Messiah College. All Ambassadors are expected to attend, and the attire will be business casual.

Chapel Hosts Needed

We are still looking for a chapel host for the following days: April 21, April 28, and May 3. Please email ambassadors@messiah.edu if you’re available.

The Admissions Call Center is Hiring

An as Admissions Telecounselor, you will have the opportunity to call prospective students and share about your Messiah experience! We are hiring for the fall semester and hours are flexible. Contact Rachel at RShenk@messiah.edu for application information.

Ambassador Leadership Update

The Admissions Staff leadership is changing for the Ambassador program for the 2016-2017 academic year. Heather has accepted a position as the International Admissions Counselor at Messiah and Tim has accepted a new position in Washington DC. The following individuals will be leading the program for the 2016-2017 academic year:

Rachel Shenk, Coordinator of Telecounseling & Recruitment
Alex Peffer, Admissions Counselor
Kristin Thomas, Visit Coordinator

These individuals will be at the dinner on April 25 and will look forward to meeting you then!

Upcoming Events

Thursday, April 21 – LAST Overnight Experience of the year!
Friday, April 22 – LAST Open House of the year!
Monday, April 25 – Wrap-Up Dinner at Orchard Hill

April 4, 2016

Monday, April 4th, 2016

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Chapel Hosting

Please plan to meet in the Admissions Office at 9:35 am to greet prospective guests for chapel.

Tuesday, April 5: Rebekah Curtis
Thursday, April 7: Hannah Ladeau

2016-2017 Ambassador Commitment Form

We are in the process of putting together our Ambassador team for the 2016-2017 academic year. In order to do this, we need to know which of our current Ambassador are planning to return to the program next year. The commitment form was sent out last week. Unless you are a graduating senior, please return this form no later than Friday, April 8 letting us know your plans.

Dinner at Orchard Hill on April 25

Please save the date for our year-end dinner at Orchard Hill with President Phipps. The dinner will be on Monday, April 25 from 6:00-8:00 pm. This will be an opportunity for us to wrap up the year for Ambassadors and recognize each of you for your service to Messiah College. All Ambassadors are expected to attend, and the attire will be business casual.

The Admissions Call Center is Hiring!

An as Admissions Telecounselor, you will have the opportunity to call prospective students and share about your Messiah experience! We are hiring for the fall semester and hours are flexible. Contact Rachel at RShenk@messiah.edu for application information.

Overnights – only a few more!

We only have 2 more overnight experiences this spring! Please remember you are expected to host 2 students each semester. If you have not already done so, please check the list to see who still needs a host for upcoming overnight experiences.

Upcoming Events

Friday, April 8 – 2016-2017 commitment forms are due
Friday, April 8 – Overnight Experience
Saturday, April 9 – Open House
Thursday, April 21 – LAST Overnight Experience of the year!
Friday, April 22 – LAST Open House of the year!
Monday, April 25 – Wrap-Up Dinner at Orchard Hill

March 28, 2016

Monday, March 28th, 2016

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Chapel Hosting

Please plan to meet in the Admissions Office at 9:35 am to greet prospective guests for chapel.

Tuesday, March 29: Anna Copp
Thursday, March 31: Caleb Sisson

2016-2017 Ambassador Program Recruitment

We have started accepting ambassador applications for the 2016-2017 academic year. If you have any friends that you would like to recommend, please email ambassadors@messiah.edu to let us know. A mass email went out last week with information on how to apply. The application is online at www.messiah.edu/ambassador-application.

Overnights – only a few more!

We have a few more overnight experiences this spring! Please remember you are expected to host 2 students each semester. If you have not already done so, please check the list to see who still needs a host for upcoming overnight experiences.

Save The Date – Dinner at Orchard Hill on April 25

Please save the date for our year-end dinner at Orchard Hill with President Phipps. The dinner will be on Monday, April 25 from 6:00-8:00 pm. This will be an opportunity for us to wrap up the year for Ambassadors and recognize each of you for your service to Messiah College.

March 21, 2016

Monday, March 21st, 2016

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Chapel Hosting

Please plan to meet in the Admissions Office at 9:35 am to greet prospective guests for chapel.

Tuesday, March 22: Jack Burgess
Thursday, March 24: Marissa Showalter

2016-2017 Ambassador Program Recruitment

We have started accepting ambassador applications for the 2016-2017 academic year. If you have any friends that you would like to recommend, please email ambassadors@messiah.edu to let us know. A mass email went out today with information on how to apply. The application is online at www.messiah.edu/ambassador-application.

Overnights

We still have a lot of students wanting to stay overnight this spring! Please remember you are expected to host 2 students each semester. If you have not already done so, please check the list to see who still needs a host for upcoming overnight experiences.

Save The Date – Dinner at Orchard Hill on April 25

Please save the date for our year-end dinner at Orchard Hill with President Phipps. The dinner will be on Monday, April 25 from 6:00-8:00 pm. This will be an opportunity for us to wrap up the year for Ambassadors and recognize each of you for your service to Messiah College.

March 14, 2016

Monday, March 14th, 2016

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Chapel Hosting

Please plan to meet in the Admissions Office at 9:35 am to greet prospective guests for chapel.

Tuesday, March 15: Emily LaBianca
Thursday, March 17: Sandra Snozzi

WEDNESDAY: Spring Professional Development – March 16

Our spring professional development opportunity will be to learn more about the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI). The event is scheduled for March 16 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm in Parmer Cinema. It’s important for you to attend this event, as you will be expected to discuss this on future tours and panels.

School of BESS Lunch Hosts Needed this Friday!

If you are a student with a major housed in the School of Business, Education, and Social Science you are invited to attend a free lunch this Friday during the School of BESS Accepted Student Preview Day. Please email Ambassadors@messiah.edu to let us know you are coming. We will provide a meal ticket for you on Friday. Lunch will be at 11:30 am in Brubaker Auditorium.

Tour Guides Needed on Friday, March 18

We are looking for a few extra tour guides for the School of Business, Education, and Social Science Accepted Student Preview Day this coming Friday. The tour times are at 3:30 pm. Please email Heather at HKeefer@messiah.edu if you are willing and available.

Overnights

We still have a lot of students wanting to stay overnight this spring! Please remember you are expected to host 2 students each semester. If you have not already done so, please check the list to see who still needs a host for upcoming overnight experiences.

Save The Date – Dinner at Orchard Hill on April 25

Please save the date for our year-end dinner at Orchard Hill with President Phipps. The dinner will be on Monday, April 25 from 6:00-8:00 pm. This will be an opportunity for us to wrap up the year for Ambassadors and recognize each of you for your service to Messiah College.

February 29, 2016

Monday, February 29th, 2016

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Chapel Hosting

Please plan to meet in the Admissions Office at 9:35 am to greet prospective guests for chapel.

Tuesday, March 1: Lizzy Beach
Thursday, March 3: Taylor Holt

School of SEH Lunch Hosts Needed this Friday!

If you are a student with a major housed in the School of Science, Engineering, and Health, you are invited to attend a free lunch this Friday during the School of SEH Accepted Student Preview Day. Please email Ambassadors@messiah.edu to let us know you are coming. We will provide a meal ticket for you on Friday.

Tour Guides Needed on Friday, March 4

We are looking for a few extra tour guides for the School of Science, Engineering, and Health Accepted Student Preview Day this coming Friday. The tour times are at 2:30 & 3:30 pm. Please email Heather at HKeefer@messiah.edu if you are willing and available.

Overnights

We still have a lot of students wanting to stay overnight this spring! Please remember you are expected to host 2 students each semester. If you have not already done so, please check the list to see who still needs a host for upcoming overnight experiences.

Spring Professional Development – March 16

Our spring professional development opportunity will be to learn more about the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI). The event is scheduled for March 16 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. It’s important for you to attend this event, as you will be expected to discuss this on future tours and panels.

Save The Date – Dinner at Orchard Hill on April 25

Please save the date for our year-end dinner at Orchard Hill with President Phipps. The dinner will be on Monday, April 25 from 6:00-8:00 pm. This will be an opportunity for us to wrap up the year for Ambassadors and recognize each of you for your service to Messiah College.

February 22, 2016

Monday, February 22nd, 2016

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Chapel Hosting

Please plan to meet in the Admissions Office at 9:35 am to greet prospective guests for chapel.

Tuesday, February 23: Dan Reiste
Thursday, February 25: Tiffany Billings 

School of Humanities Lunch Hosts Needed this Friday!

If you are a student with a major housed in the School of the Humanities, you are invited to attend a free lunch this Friday during the School of Humanities Accepted Student Preview Day. Please email Ambassadors@messiah.edu to let us know you are coming. We will provide a meal ticket for you on Friday.

Spring Professional Development – March 16

Our spring professional development opportunity will be to learn more about the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI). The event is scheduled for March 16 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. It’s important for you to attend this event, as you will be expected to discuss this on future tours and panels.

Save The Date – Dinner at Orchard Hill on April 25

Please save the date for our year-end dinner at Orchard Hill with President Phipps. The dinner will be on Monday, April 25 from 6:00-8:00 pm. This will be an opportunity for us to wrap up the year for Ambassadors and recognize each of you for your service to Messiah College.

Summer Job in Admissions

The Admissions Office hires 8 students each summer to work 40 hours per week. The summer students give tours, travel to music festivals, participate in phoning efforts, and work on various office projects and recruitment efforts! If you are interested in summer employment opportunities in Admissions, contact Heather Keefer at HKeefer@messiah.edu. There will also be a summer employment opportunity fair the afternoon of February 11 in Hostetter Chapel.

February 15, 2016

Monday, February 22nd, 2016

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Chapel Hosting

Please plan to meet in the Admissions Office at 9:35 am to greet prospective guests for chapel.

Tuesday, February 16: Jonathan Fuller
Thursday, February 18: Dan Yeisley

We need a Fandango!

We need a volunteer to wear the Fandango costume for our upcoming Accepted Student Preview Days! We’ll have the mascot available at the end of each of the days to take pictures in the photobooth with our accepted students. Here are the dates and times:

Feb. 19                 3:30 -4:30 p.m.
Feb. 26                 3 -4 p.m.
March  4               3 – 4 p.m.
March 18             3 – 4 p.m.
April 1                   3:00 -4:00 p.m.

Your height must be between 5’9″ and 6’2″ to fit in the costume.

Spring Professional Development – March 16

Our spring professional development opportunity will be to learn more about the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI). The event is scheduled for March 16 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. It’s important for you to attend this event, as you will be expected to discuss this on future tours and panels.

Save The Date – Dinner at Orchard Hill on April 25

Please save the date for our year-end dinner at Orchard Hill with President Phipps. The dinner will be on Monday, April 25 from 6:00-8:00 pm. This will be an opportunity for us to wrap up the year for Ambassadors and recognize each of you for your service to Messiah College.

Summer Job in Admissions

The Admissions Office hires 8 students each summer to work 40 hours per week. The summer students give tours, travel to music festivals, participate in phoning efforts, and work on various office projects and recruitment efforts! If you are interested in summer employment opportunities in Admissions, contact Heather Keefer at HKeefer@messiah.edu. There will also be a summer employment opportunity fair the afternoon of February 11 in Hostetter Chapel.