The Daily Bruin

There will be no towel service in the Fitness Center From Friday 12/21 thru 1/7/08.  We do, however, have new anti-bacterial towels in dispensers to wipe down the equipment.  If you want a towel for your personal use you’ll need to bring one with you.  Thank you.

The Bruin Den will be open through Thursday, Dec. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The grill will close at 1 p.m. each day.

The Bruin Den will close on Friday, Dec. 21, and will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 9:30 a.m. Both the Bruin Den and Villa Cafe will resume regular schedules on Jan. 7.

Wednesday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. St. Martin’s, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym

For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926.

A senior capstone business project, Clean Sweep, is available for employees and students. The cleaning service will arrive with two crew members and all supplies needed to clean your home. The rate for the two-person cleaning team is $30 an hour. Services will include but are not limited to dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning showers, cleaning toilets, wiping counters, dusting cobwebs, emptying trash bins, cleaning appliances, and cleaning windows. Customize the cleaning you want for your home.

Half of proceeds will be contributed to the Patrick Kibler Memorial fund. Contact the service at georgefoxcleansweep@gmail.com or call Kelsey at 503-991-1292.

The Moran Family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the administration, faculty, and student body of George Fox University for all the wonderful help and support that was so freely given in our time of great sorrow.

All of the kind words and deeds that were done on Cara’s behalf will be remembered for the rest of our lives.

Our best wishes and gratitude to a special group of people,
“Cara’s Loving Grandparents”
Butch & Darla Moran

Beginning Monday, Dec. 17, stop by the Pennington House to purchase the poinsettias used for the midyear graduation ceremony.

• Large (two stem): $6 each; pink and white available

• Small (one stem): $3 each; red and white available

Contact Vickie Timmons (University Relations) via e-mail or at ext. 2131 for more information. While supplies last.

Podcasts of the fall 2007 faculty teaching forums are available for viewing during the Christmas break. Below is a list of topics and presenters from the fall series. To see a description of a session or to view the podcast, go to the Center for Teaching and Learning blog.

• Putting Student Evaluations to Use (Becky Ankeny)

• Inspire! (Gloria Doherty)

• Teaching Evaluations and Outcome Assessment (Chris Koch)

• Beyond the pop quiz: Classroom assessment techniques (Caitlin Corning)

• The First Day of Class: Beginning with the End in Mind (Dwight Kimberly)

• Mid-Course Adjustments: Taking the Risk to Make Necessary Change (Dirk Barram)

• Managing the load: Teaching, Research, Service (Paul Chamberlain)

Bruin coffee cart will be closed for the Christmas break starting Friday, Dec. 14, and will re-open Monday, Dec. 7.

Employees are invited to attend an all-campus meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, in Hoover 105 (please note location change). The meeting will provide employees an opportunity to receive campus updates, be involved in planning processes, and dialogue with President Robin Baker. Your participation is strongly encouraged.

IMPORTANT…

If you are a dependent student planning to marry in 2008 and have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree, please make an appointment with your Financial Aid Counselor before you file your FAFSA.  She will help you determine when it is best for you to file. 

Please be aware that you cannot change your dependency status due to getting married so it is important to take a few minutes in Student Financial Services to be able to make an informed decision.

Following is your Financial Aid Counselor contact information:

Chris Schlarbaum
Last name beginning with A-G
cschlarbaum@georgefox.edu
503-554-2234

Susan Hampton
Last name beginning H-O
shampton@georgefox.edu
503-554-2294

Terri Crawford
Last name beginning with P-Z
tcrawford@georgefox.edu
503-554-2231

Last-minute Christmas gift idea … We have specially bound editions of the classic devotionals, Streams in the Desert and My Utmost for His Highest. These are bound in leather, perfect for gifting. We’ve done all the work for you … they’re already beautifully wrapped and ready to go! Only$19.97 each.

Grandma, mom, sister, friend … an appropriate gift for anyone. Come in and see them. Give a gift of inspiration that will last for years to come!

Following are Fitness Center hours for the Christmas break:

Monday, Dec. 17: 9–11 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 19: 9–11 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 21: 9–11 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 22: 10 a.m. – noon
Sunday, Dec. 23: noon – 2 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 24: 10 a.m. – noon
Christmas Day: Closed
Wednesday, Dec. 26: 10 a.m. – noon
Thursday, Dec. 27: 6–7 a.m. (work day)
Friday, Dec. 28: 6–7 a.m. (work day)
Saturday, Dec. 29: 10 a.m. – noon
Sunday, Dec. 30: noon – 2 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 31: 10 a.m. – noon
Tuesday, Jan. 1: 10 a.m. – noon
Wednesday, Jan. 2: 6–7 a.m.; 9 – 11 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 3: 6–7 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 4: 6–7 a.m.; 9–11 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 5: 10 a.m. – noon
Sunday, Jan. 6: noon–2 p.m.

You can help make Christmas special for a Newberg family with two small boys (ages 4 and 8). A giving tree is located in the Stevens Center lobby. The family will pick up the decorated Christmas tree and gifts Friday, Dec. 14, by 5 p.m. Gifts for the children, gift certificates, food, etc. are welcomed.

Questions? Contact Danya Ochsner (University Relations) at ext. 2121.

Please make meal plan changes by December 14, 2007.

Check out the student life website for more information about meal plans.

Questions can be directed to Jere Witherspoon in the Student Life Office.

Help make Christmas special for a Newberg family with two small boys – ages 4 and 8.

The Giving Tree is located in the Stevens Center lobby.  The family will pick up the decorated Christmas tree and gifts Friday, Dec. 14 by 5 p.m.

Gifts for the children, gift certificates, food, etc. are welcomed.

If you have any questions please contact Danya Ochsner at ext. 2121.

Thank you, George Fox!  The Urban Services coin drive and jewelry drive this semester were a tremendous success.  We were able to give jewelry to women in Portland and Salem as Christmas presents, and still have more gifts to give. 

Urban Services is doing well, and cannot be done without your love for relationships.  Thank you!

The university will host its midyear commencement ceremony in the James and Lila Miller Gymnasium on the Newberg campus Saturday, Dec. 15. The commencement will start at 2 p.m., with audience seating at 1 p.m. Tickets are not required. Seating is limited to no more than 10 guests per graduate.

Nearly 190 students will take part in the ceremony. Graduates are to assemble at the Wheeler Sports Center at 1 p.m. For more information on the ceremony, visit the commencement website.

Are you graduating this semester?

If so, have you picked up your regalia (cap and gown)?

Today, Thursday, Dec. 13, is your last day to pick it up.

Refer to the commencement webpage for pick-up times and locations:
georgefox.edu/offices/academic_affairs/commencement/decembercommencementinformation.html

Questions? Contact Sandie Tuck (Registrar) at ext. 2218 or via e-mail.

Due to the inclement weather in the Midwest, many of the textbook shipments for the Portland Center Bookstore have been delayed. We will likely not have these books available until after the Christmas break. We appreciate your understanding and patience, as this situation is beyond our control.

Are you graduating this semester?

If so, have you picked up your regalia (cap and gown)?

Today, Thursday, Dec. 13, is your last day to pick it up.

Refer to the Commencement webpage for pick-up times and locations:
georgefox.edu/offices/academic_affairs/commencement/decembercommencementinformation.html

Questions? Contact Sandie Tuck (Registrar) at ext. 2218 or at stuck@georgefox.edu.