Archive for September, 2009

Last call for book suggestions for library’s book display

Monday, September 28th, 2009

University employees have until Friday, Oct. 2, to turn in book suggestions for the library book display featuring books that have positively impacted George Fox employees. Use the online form at georgefox.edu/offices/murdock/bookdisplay.html to do so.

We ask that, along with the title and author of the book, you write a few sentences about how the book has impacted your life. Questions? Contact Jane Scott or Michael Foster.

Check lost and found for missing items

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Students, staff and faculty, are you missing anything? The lost and found armoire is full to the brim! If you are missing any items, please come to Security Services during office hours. Thanks!

Network class response system now available

Friday, September 25th, 2009

George Fox has purchased licenses for the Turning Technologies classroom response system. This system enables you to have your students respond to a your question via their laptops, iTouches, or data-enabled cell phones. (This system is an Internet-enabled “clicker.”)

To begin, contact Russ Devore or Greg Smith for an account.

Read more about the response system on the IT website.

Career Services hosts ‘i-Connect’ job-search event Sept. 29

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Did you know that students who access Career Services multiple times throughout their college experience have greater success in getting jobs? Drop by Stevens 220 on Tuesday, Sept. 29, between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for “i-Connect” and “connect the dots” of your professional job search. Bring your laptop for this high-tech/high-touch workshop for savvy job seekers.

Real parking tickets to replace courtesy warning notices

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Security Services as issued over 1000 courtesy warnings over the past month.

Real parking tickets will be issued from now on.

Parking permits have been issued for all registrations received to date, so if you have received a package notice from Mail Services, please go and sign for your parking permit.

If you registered your vehicle at MyGFU, and have NOT received a package notice e-mail from Mail Services for your permit, then please come to the Security office at your earliest convenience. Thank you!

Call Security at 503-554-2090 for more information or check out the website at security.georgefox.edu.

Oregon’s nursing shortage discussed at seminar Oct. 15 in Hoover 105

Friday, September 25th, 2009

The university’s Nursing Club will host Dr. Kristine Campbell, executive director of the Oregon Center for Nursing, at its fall seminar. Campbell will speak about health care policy, the nursing shortage in Oregon, and nursing policy development from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in Hoover 105. Registration forms are available in the nursing office.

The Oregon Center for Nursing was established by the Oregon Nursing Leadership Council in 2001 as a strategy for addressing Oregon’s severe nursing shortage.

Cheer and Dance Team tryouts

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Cheer Team and Dance Team tryouts are Friday, September 25 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in Wheeler 211 (across from the racquetball courts).  Teams support men’s and women’s basketball teams at GFU. 

Questions: Contact advisor Adina McConaughey at ext. 2263 or amcconau@georgefox.edu.

Serve Day 2009 contest winners

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

iPod Touch: 
– Cassy Sturgill

Chehalem Glenn Bucket of Balls:
– Brendon Seeley
– Samuel Cassel
– Jordan Haselnus
– Zachary Hoffman
– Alicia Keithley
– Chadbourne Lovegren

Doran Automotive Oil Change:
– Melissa Steinkamp
– Monica Hartzell
– Joyce Roth
– Elizabet Moseng

Coyote Joe’s Certificate:
– Elizabeth Kelsey
– Aimee Timmons
– Paige Copenhaver

Lovely Nails Manicure:
– Alyssa Schmotzer

Tan & Spa Certificate:  
– Emily Gordon

Join us in congratuating these Serve Day Raffle winners!

Become a teacher

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Want to Become a Teacher?  George Fox University’s Master of Arts in Teaching program welcomes you to apply for admission. 

Please be in touch with Admissions Counselor Beth Molzahn at bmolzahn@georgefox.edu or 503.554.2264 to request information and/or schedule an appointment. (This does not apply to elementary education majors.)

Former U.S. chief justice clerk speaks about his ‘life in law’ Oct. 2

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Joshua Hawley, a practicing attorney who spent two years clerking for United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, will present an informal lecture, entitled “My Life in the Law,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in Hoover 105. Hawley will talk about his experiences at Yale Law School and, especially, his two years working for Chief Justice Roberts.

The lecture, sponsored by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, also will include time for questions and answers. Hawley is the author of Theodore Roosevelt: Preacher of Righteousness (Yale 2008).

Campus community invited to ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ events

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

The campus community is welcome to join in “Thy Kingdom Come” week Sept. 27-30. Richard Twiss of Wiconi International returns as special speaker for the event.

The schedule:

Sunday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.: “Daring to Hope!” in the Cap and Gown Room
Monday, Sept. 28, 10:40 to 11:30 a.m.: Chapel featuring Richard Twiss, Part 1, in Bauman Auditorium
Monday, Sept. 28, noon to 1 p.m.: Talk-back session with Richard Twiss in Cap and Gown A
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m.: “Removing Barriers and Building Bridges” in the Library Special Collections Room on the second floor of the Newberg library.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10:40 to 11:30 a.m.: Chapel featuring Richard Twiss, Part 2, in Bauman Auditorium

Note: Spiritual Life Credits are offered for every event listed.

Bruin home athletic events in week ahead

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Friday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Whitman, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2:30 p.m. – Men’s Soccer vs. Willamette, Morse Field
Saturday, Sept. 26, 5 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Whitworth, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
Sunday, Sept. 27, noon – Women’s Soccer vs. Willamette, Morse Field
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2:30 p.m. – Men’s Soccer vs. Linfield, Morse Field

For more information, visit the new George Fox athletics website at gfubruins.com or call the sports information office at ext. 2926.

Applications still being accepted for yearbook staff

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

ASC is still accepting applications for L’Ami (yearbook) staff. Please contact Hannah Wilcox at hmorse06@georgefox.edu or stop by the ASC offices to get an application.

Faculty, please alert your students to this opportunity.

Bon Appetit serving all-local foods Sept. 29

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, all Bon Appetit cafes across the country will serve a meal that is made completely from local ingredients. Everything we’ll use here in the preparation of our food will come from within a 150-mile radius of Newberg, with the exception of salt. 

We’re doing this because we believe everything starts with flavor, and we’re committed to creating food that simply tastes good. Food that is grown locally is fresher and dramatically more flavorful than food that is harvested before it is fully ripened so that it can be transported thousands of miles. Locally produced food is picked at the height of freshness, and often we have it delivered less than 24 hours after harvest.

We also support purchasing locally, as it supports the dozens of local farmers in our community and helps keep them in business. Last year that totaled more than $300,000 in purchases from more than 20 different farmers in our area.

Please join us next Tuesday. We also encourage you to take our Eat Local Challenge Facebook Quiz, available at cafebonappetit.com/georgefox.

Denny Lawrence,
Bon Appetit

Effective parenting skills group begins weekly meetings Oct. 13

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

A group to discuss effective parenting skills will begin meeting in the Villa Academic Complex’s Room 103 Tuesdays beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Dec. 1. Sponsored by the George Fox Behavioral Health Clinic, the group will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. each night to discuss such topics as:

  • Improving communication between you and your child
  • Eliciting cooperation from your child (no more yelling)
  • Replacing problem behaviors with helpful ones
  • Identifying your parenting style
  • Improving your emotional connection with your children

All ages welcome and there is no cost. Sorry, no childcare is available at this time. Space is limited, so call or e-mail to reserve your spot: 503-554-2368 or GFBHC@georgefox.edu.

GFU Dance Company info meeting

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

The George Fox University Dance Company seeks to honor God through the art of dance. Our company is excited to impact the dance world through integrating spiritual and artistic expression.  Please come to our information meeting Tuesday, September 29 at 7 p.m. in the Bruin Den to find out more about our heart for this company and our auditions for the 2009-2010 year.

Contact Julie Townsend at jtownsend07@georgefox.edu for more information.

Ruth Baker hosts Fall Salad Supper on Sept. 29

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

The women of George Fox University are invited to a Fall Salad Supper, hosted by Ruth Baker at the president’s home, 402 S College St., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. We hope you can join us as we gather to welcome newcomers, renew old acquaintances and celebrate the coming of fall. 

It is open to all George Fox University women. Please bring a salad to share (if you are new to George Fox, please be our guest). Drinks, bread and dessert will be provided.

All are welcome to Community Garden celebration Wednesday

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

You are invited to the end-of-summer Community Garden celebration from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23. It’s open to the entire campus. There will be a bonfire, good food, live music, a drum circle, and a visit from Native American Randy Woodley, who will talk for about 10 minutes about how Christians are called to be Earth-wise. Feel free to come at any time.

The Community Garden is located between the Villa Academic Complex and Coffin Hall.

Peacemaking with Iran is guest speaker’s topic during Sept. 27 visit

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

How should Americans think about the possibility of building peaceful relationships with countries like Iran, whose leaders seem to be so opposed to the U.S. and western democracy? Come hear Arli Klassen, the executive director of Mennonite Central Committee, a Christian relief and development group, talk about how the Mennonites have been involved in relating to Iran in ways that reduce the chances of violent confrontation.

Arli will speak at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, in the Cap and Gown Room.

Twiss visits campus for ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ week

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Richard Twiss, a prominent Native American Christian leader and the president of Wiconi International, will speak on “Removing Barriers and Building Bridges” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, in the Library Special Collections Room on the second floor of the Newberg library. His address is part of “Thy Kingdom Come” week at the university.

The session is cosponsored by the Center for Peace and Justice. Refreshments will be available beginning at 7:15 p.m.

Twiss is also scheduled to speak in both chapels next week, on Monday and Wednesday beginning at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.