Archive for March, 2008

Thailand May Serve team seeking garage sale donations

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

The Thailand May Serve team is now accepting donations for a garage sale in the Ron Gregory Atrium in EHS on the Newberg campus April 12. All items must be donated by April 11. The sale will take place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Please contact Mel Eastwold (meastwold04@georgefox.edu) or Linnea Strandy (lstrandy04@georgefox.edu) to donate. Thank you.

Virtual Women’s Center features new blog

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

Please join us on the Virtual Women’s Center-A Place For You-website at http://www.georgefox.edu/vwc to discuss on our new blog. 

The featured topic is “Women in Politics” and we welcome thoughts from both genders.  Guest bloggers will visit on occasion.  

Contact Career Services at ext. 2330 for more information.

Fly Me Carnival – March 14

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

The Fly Me Carnival is this Friday, March 14 at 8:00 p.m. in the Wheeler Gymnasium. 

Sign up in the SUB and show up Friday for your chance to win an all expenses paid trip to Disneyland for you and a friend!

Contact Erin Kress at ekress04@georgefox.edu. for more information.

Symphonic Band, Jazz Band perform in Bauman this week

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

The George Fox Symphonic Band, directed by Pat Vandehey, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13, in Bauman Auditorium. The band will be accompanied by the university’s Flute Ensemble and Early Music Ensemble.

The band will perform “Inglesina (The little English Girl)” by David Delle Cese, “Thus Do You Fare, My Jesus” by Alfred Reed, “Morning Star” by David Maslanka, “Vilia” by Franz Lehar, and “Symphonic Overture” by James Barnes.

The following evening, Friday, March 14, the university’s Jazz Band will perform a free concert in Bauman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

Technical glitch results in outdated e-nnouncement news

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

Due to a technical glitch, employees and students received outdated e-nnouncement and/or e-Colleague news on March 12. The mishap was a result of the system improperly categorizing 15 old e-nnouncements as new ones. The Office of Marketing and Communications apologizes for the inconvenience.

Portland Center community lunch on Wednesday March 12

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Our next community lunch will be TODAY in Room 155, 12 to 1 p.m.

Lost Money

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Did you lose some money on Tuesday, March 11 around 11:15 a.m. near Weesner Village?  If so, call Mike Wirta at ext. 2032 and tell him how much.

Admissions intern applications due March 12

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Planning on applying to intern in the Admissions Office next school year? Applications must be returned to the Office of Admissions today, Wednesday, March 12 by 5:00 p.m.

Looking for a professional, résumé building opportunity?

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking qualified candidates to work as interns in the areas of admissions counseling, visits, and events during the 08-09 school year. This is a great opportunity to get a professional internship on campus! 

We are looking for professional, energetic, organized and detailed candidates who seek academic credit or qualify for federal student employment. 

Applications and detailed job descriptions are currently available online or can be picked up in the Office of Admissions.

Please contact Erin Macy (x2247) with any questions.

Bring your own mug

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Enjoy $0.50 off any drink in the Foxhole when you bring your own mug! The Foxhole is open Sunday – Thursday from 7:00-11:00 p.m.

* This special will continue to the end of the semester!

Live out the two greatest commandments for the month of March

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.  Jesus said: “There is no commandment greater than these.”(Mark 12:30)

Join the GFU community by honoring and living out the two greatest commandments for the month of March.  Be on the look out for posters in the SUB to express how these verses come alive in your life. 

Small group leaders can check out a Bible study through Foxfiles on this topic.

Go-Ed Africa informational meetings March 12-13

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Want to spend a semester abroad? How about in Uganda?

Come to the Foxhole Wednesday, March 12 or Thursday, March 13 from 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Students from previous semesters of Go-Ed Africa will be in the Foxhole to answer questions, show photos, and tell stories about this incredible semester abroad program.

For more information contact Charith Norvelle at cnorvelle04@georgefox.edu.

Business Club informational meeting March 18

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Inviting all business majors to attend the first Business Club’s informational meeting on Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. in Hoover 105.

If you have any questions please contact Robin Ballard at rballard05@georgefox.edu.

Student art on exhibit in Minthorne, Lindgren galleries

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Student art will be exhibited in the Minthorne and Lindgren galleries through Wednesday, April 2. The exhibit includes paintings, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, graphic design, illustration, and photography. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Tilikum’s ‘Go the Distance’ run, walk set for April 5

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

The Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries is hosting its annual 10K Run and 5K Walk/Run at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Champoeg State Park in St. Paul.

The theme is “Go the Distance … To Get Kids to Camp.” The event is a fund-raiser to bring underprivileged kids to Tilikum for summer camp. Participants receive a T-shirt, a chance for door prizes, and awards. The entry fee/minimum donation is $35 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and younger. For more information, call 503-538-2763 or visit camptilikum.org.

‘Deal of Week’ offers coffee discount at Dutch Brothers

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Inside Promotions, a business capstone class, is offering a “Deal of the Week” with all Dutch Brothers Coffee locations in Newberg. Just show your university ID and get $1 off any drink. The offer runs through the end of March.

Proceeds from the “Deal of the Week” program support the business capstone project. Questions? Contact Tyler Lacoma at tlacoma04@georgefox.edu.

Faculty Business Meeting – March 14

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Faculty Business Meeting via PolyCom

Date: March 14, 2008

Time: 11:40-12:30 pm Mtn Time

Location: Conference Room, Boise Campus

Exodus Grad Fair March 12-13

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Are you graduating this April?  If so, then you need to go to the Exodus Grad Fair!

When: Wednesday, March 12 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. & Thursday, March 13 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Where: Cap and Gown Room, Heacock Commons

Why: Complete all graduation responsibilities in one place at one time! Pick up your cap and gown. Free food – did I mention there will be a Tator Tot Bar? Fabulous door prizes including a grand prize of an iPod touch!

See you there!

For more information, visit the Exodus Grad Fair webpage: http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/registrar/undergrad/exodus.shtml

Worship Design Team applications due March 13

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Worship Design Team Applications available now! 

If you are interested in working on the team that helps plan our chapel services this is your chance. 

Positions we are looking for include: 

Worship Leaders – up to three individuals
Art & Space Intern – helps with stage design
Media/Communications Intern – works with Media Shout, Power Point and Advertising
Administrative Team Leader – works with chapel logistics, helps as a student leader on the team, and handles hospitality matters with our speakers, etc.

All of these positions receive a good stipend paid at the end of each semester. 

Applications can be found by the ASC offices in the SUB and must be turned into Student Life by March 13 at 5:00 p.m.

Questions?  Contact Mark Benjamin at mbenjami@georgefox.edu.

Worship Team applications due March 13

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Worship Team Applications available now!

Are you interested in being on one of next year’s worship teams?  We are looking for vocalists, bass players, drummers, guitar, piano, keys, and instrumentalists of any kind. 

Please pick up an application by the ASC offices in the SUB and turn it in to Student Life by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13. 

Auditions will be held on Saturday, March 15 between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Questions?  Contact Mark Benjamin at mbenjami@georgefox.edu.

Portland Center faculty will participate in Friday’s meeting

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Portland Center faculty will participate in the Friday, March 14, faculty business meeting via Polycom in Room 296. The meeting is scheduled from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Look for the agenda and proposals in your e-mail.