The Daily Bruin

A Faculty Teaching Forum, “Best practices to promote student learning,” is set from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in the Executive Dining Room. Tom Johnson (Religious Studies) will facilitate a discussion of the question “What’s one thing you do that produces real (and assessable) student learning?” Bring your own practices, ideas, and questions.

To reserve a lunch, e-mail Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu) by 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 31. Everyone is welcome to attend the session, whether bringing a lunch or reserving a lunch.

All faculty — full time, part time, and adjunct — are invited to attend Faculty Teaching Forums (FTFs). Video podcasts of FTFs will be available at the “Events and Resources” link on the Center for Teaching and Learning website.

Several ushers are needed for both the undergraduate and graduate/Professional Studies commencement ceremonies on Saturday, April 26. Ushers will take tickets, hand out programs, direct graduates’ family and friends to their seats, and help make graduation a special event for all involved. All university employees who participate as ushers will be paid $25 per ceremony through payroll.

There are three opportunities for involvement:

Traditional Undergraduate Ceremony
Time commitment: 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26
Location: Wheeler Gymnasium

Traditional Undergraduate Ceremony
Time commitment: 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26
Location: Bauman Auditorium

Graduate/Professional Studies Ceremony
Time commitment: 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26
Location: Wheeler Gymnasium

Those interested in participating should contact Andrea Byerley (Academic Affairs) at abyerley@georgefox.edu or at ext. 2140.

The group Partners in Diversity will sponsor an event, “Breakfast for Champions,” from 7:30 to 10 a.m. on Friday, April 4, in Portland Center’s Room 155.

The event allows for networking and education on diversity matters with business and education leaders in the greater Portland area. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m., keynote speaker Robin Baker will address the group at 8 a.m., and Perry L Gruber, program and communications manager for Community Solutions, Intel Corporation, will follow with a presentation about corporate responsibility and diversity.

For more information, contact Burel Ford (Multicultural Services) at ext. 2318 or at bford@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to hear Gregg Lamm as he represents Compassion International Monday, March 31, in chapel (10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium). Lamm is the pastor of Second Street Community Church and former George Fox University campus pastor.

Starting Monday, March 31, the Bruin Den will be starting a new smoothie program featuring local and tropical fruits along with other all-natural ingredients. 

Flavors include:

Peach Fuzz – made with peaches, honey, non-fat yogurt and peach juice
Strawberry Banana – made with real strawberries, bananas, yogurt with tropical fruit juice
Mango Berry – made with bananas, mangos, strawberries and blueberries.

Come in on Monday to check out these and many other flavors and enjoy a free sample!

The university community is invited to come hear Gregg Lamm, pastor of Second Street Community Church and former George Fox campus pastor, speak in chapel Monday, March 31, in Bauman Auditorium.  Chapel begins at 10:40 a.m.

Gregg will be representing Compassion International.

The deadline to nominate anyone for the Administrative Staff Member of the Year and/or Support Staff Member of the Year awards is Wednesday, March 26.

Please submit your nomination(s) today. Simply state why you think your nominee is deserving of the award – his or her contributions to the university, its students, and its employees. Indicate what was done, who was impacted, and how this impact was and can be observed. In other words, what makes this person stand out in your mind?

Winners will each receive a plaque and a $500 check at the employee appreciation event on May 7. Nominations can be e-mailed  to Peggy Kilburg at Box 6108 or delivered to the Human Resources office by Wednesday.

Many of you may not know that the university’s main electrical service to the campus has failed twice within the last week. This Thursday, March 27, PGE will be replacing the failing buried electrical cable with a temporary aerial line. This should provide us stable power through the end of the school year. Heacock Commons, the University Store, the commons mail room, the Murdock Learning Resource Center, the Wheeler Sports Center, and Edwards Hall will be without power between 8 a.m. and noon.

Thank you for your patience.

– Plant Services

The university community is welcome to enjoy good food, games, and fellowship at the Culture Celebration Dinner from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in the Cap and Gown Room. You are encouraged to bring a dish to the event and e-mail your recipe to Ashlie Keimig at akeimig05@georgefox.edu; it will go in a recipe book that will be handed out to everyone.

The housing selection form will continue to be open through the end of the weekend. 

Please note that university offices will be closed through Friday-Sunday, so we will not be able to offer assistance through this time. If you have issues or complications over the weekend, please send an e-mail to housing@georgefox.edu.

Also, if you have not already done so, be sure to start your fall registration by Sunday, March 23 so that your credits will count for your group.

There is still room for four men to live in the International House next year.  If you are interested in developing relationships with people from other cultures and expanding your awareness of your own culture, the International House may be perfect for you.  

The International House for men will be Fell House and is one of the George Fox University’s Themed Houses.  It is made up of ½ American and ½ international students.  Living in the house is a great way to expand your worldview and make some great friends around the world.

If you are interested in living in the International House for men (or have questions about living in the house) please contact Dianna McIntyre, dmcintyr@georgefox.edu, 503-554-2649.

Over 850 students have completed the National College Health Assessment already.  However, today is the last day to complete the survey. If you haven’t already taken the survey, we’d really appreciate having you do so. 

Just click on the link that was sent to your GFU email account and answer the questions. You get a spiritual formation credit just for completing the survey and are automaticcally entered into a drawing for great prizes.

The aggregate student body results are used for policy and programming decisions so it’s vitally important that we have responses from as many students as possible.  And remember, it’s confidential!

The results of the ASC Central Committee elections are in:

President: Joey Bianco
Vice President: Emily Jackson
Treasurer: Nate Brown
Activities Director: Amber Shore
Communications Director: Rob Leslie
Public Relations: Kevin Seyler
Supreme Court Chief Justice: Jon Archer
Christian Services Director: Alex Palm
Chaplain: Matt Hollen

Thanks for your votes!  Check out what else is happening with ASC at asc.georgefox.edu.

Security Services wishes to extend a big thanks to Plant Services for working all night and morning with PGE to restore the power from the huge outage Tuesday night. Kudos also should be given to Denny Lawrence and his Bon Appetit staff who had the challenging job of feeding the campus two meals without power or lights. Thanks to all of you for going the extra mile to serve the staff and students of George Fox during a difficult time.

– Security Services

The Fitness Center hours for spring break are as follows:

Friday, March 21, through Sunday, March 23 – Closed
Monday, March 24, through Thursday, March 27 – Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, March 28, through Sunday, March 30 – Closed

Over 850 students have completed the National College Health Assessment already.  However, there are only 2 days left to complete the survey. If you haven’t already taken the survey, we’d really appreciate having you do so. 

Just click on the link that was sent to your GFU email account and answer the questions. You get a spiritual formation credit just for completing the survey and are automaticcally entered into a drawing for great prizes.

The aggregate student body results are used for policy and programming decisions so it’s vitally important that we have responses from as many students as possible.  And remember, it’s confidential!

Please be advised there has been a case of chickenpox on campus. Chickenpox is a contagious illness that is characterized initially by mild flu-like symptoms (low-grade fever, fatigue, headache, backache, and abdominal pain). This is followed by a rash with lesions that have clear fluid in their center and then scab over.

If you are pregnant and have not had chicken pox or if you are immunocompromised, it is important for you to speak to your doctor right away and let him or her know that you were potentially exposed to chickenpox. For more information on chickenpox, go to mayoclinic.com/health/chickenpox/DS00053. The incubation period is approximately 10-14 days after exposure, so symptoms will not develop immediately.

Please contact the Health Center at ext. 2340 with any concerns or questions.

Graduating seniors or students planning to leave GFU at the end of the semester who have received a Federal Perkins Loan need to complete an Exit Interview before leaving campus.

Contact Vicki Tschan @ 503-554-2239 or vtschan@georgefox.edu to schedule an appointment or to find out the online information.

For anyone needing to schedule an Exit Interview after 3:00 p.m., Vicki will be available on Wednesday, April 9 until 6:00 p.m. All interviews will take place at Student Financial Services in the Stevens Center.

Security Services is still seeing a large incidence of valuable items left unattended in vehicles. This applies also to items left unattended in public places. A few students have reported losing their coats and other valuable items because their belongings were left unattended.

Please do not become a theft victim. Take your valuable items with you. If you see anything or anybody suspicious, please notify Security at ext. 2090 immediately.  Thank you.

-  Security Services

If you plan to nominate anyone for the Administrative Staff Member of the Year and/or Support Staff Member of the Year awards, please submit your nomination no later than Wednesday, March 26.

A form can be used but is not required. Simply state why you think your nominee is deserving of the award -  his or her contributions to the university, its students, and its employees. Indicate what was done, who was impacted, and how this impact was and can be observed. In other words, what makes this person stand out in your mind? Winners will each receive a plaque and a $500 check at the employee appreciation event on May 7.

Nominations can be e-mailed to Peggy Kilburg (Human Resources) or mailed to HR, Box 6108.