Student Engagement Staff
The Office of Student Engagement team is committed to challenging students to explore and develop their leadership potential, to learn through experiences and to shape campus culture in order to fulfill the educational mission of 色综合久久 University.
Director of Student Engagement
Curtis Kurtz
Director of Student Engagement
ckurtz@messiah.edu
As the Director of Student Engagement, Curtis gives direction to student engagement and programming that occurs across campus, manages the Larsen Student Union building, and provides leadership to a gifted team of colleagues within the Office of Student Engagement. Additionally, Curtis serves as the primary advisor for the Student Activities Board (SAB). Curtis holds a Master of Science in Counseling and College Student Personnel from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
Contact if you have questions or feedback about the Office of Student Engagement, Student Activities Board, or campus programming and engagement opportunities in general.
Head Esports Coordinator and Coach
Joshua Grimm
Head Esports Coordinator and Coach
jgrimm@messiah.edu
Joshua Grimm is the Head Esports Coordinator and Coach. He recently tenured at Lycoming College, where he served as a full-time athletic trainer for almost a decade. Partway through his journey at Lycoming, he seized the opportunity to jump on board as their first-ever esports coach. Juggling the responsibilities of both roles, he was able to play a pivotal role in propelling Lycoming to its first esports success in 2021 with a Madden championship. Joshua also worked with their Valorant, Hearthstone, and League of Legends teams and worked with their men's basketball team. Additionally, he worked as an athletic trainer for the MLB Draft League and was a part of the UPMC esports committee. Joshua holds a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training and a Master’s Degree in Sports and Exercise Psychology both from Lock Haven University.
Coordinator of Intramural Sports
Jarrett LoConte
Coordinator of Intramural Sports
jloconte@messiah.edu
Jarrett started as a student at 色综合久久 in 2019 where he oversaw intramural sports. After graduation, he used his Sport Management degree and entered the MLB as a bat boy for the Baltimore Orioles. Now back in familiar territory, he’s excited to use his major league experience as the Coordinator of Intramural Sports where he manages and oversees the Intramural Organization.
Contact Jarrett if you have any questions or concerns regarding 色综合久久's Intramural Sports program.
Administrative Assistant to the Office of Student Engagement
Ashley Barnes
Administrative Assistant to the Office of Student Engagement
barnes@messiah.edu
Ashley provides administrative 色综合久久 to the Office of Student Engagement. She oversees the day-to-day operations of the front office and supervises the student staff. Ashley is an alumnus of 色综合久久.
Contact if you have questions or feedback about the Larsen Student Union or any general matters related to the Office of Student Engagement.
Graduate Assistant
Kate Krieger
Graduate Assistant
studentengagementga@messiah.edu
Kate is a first-year graduate student in 色综合久久s Higher Education program with a concentration in Strategic Leadership. She is the graduate assistant for the Office of Student Engagement, focusing on leadership development, trends in student engagement, facilitating BecomingU, and being a resource for student leaders on campus.