Archive for November, 2009

Apple rep hosts Snow Leopard clinic Friday in Stevens 208

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

This Friday, Nov. 13, the university’s Apple campus rep will put on a clinic to show faculty, staff and students some of the new features that the new Mac OSX Snow Leopard has to offer. This will be a short clinic with a 20- to 30-minute Q & A following.

The session is scheduled at 10:40 a.m. in Stevens 208 on the Newberg campus.

Entries for GarageBand Challenge due by Nov. 15

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Show us what you can do with GarageBand!  Any GFU student is invited to participate in the GarageBand Challenge.  Compose your work in GarageBand for the chance to win an iPod Touch and have your work played at the GarageBand Concert in the Foxhole on Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. 

Entries are due by 5 p.m. Sunday, November 15.   Rules are posted by ASC Offices.

Contact Andrew Griggs at agriggs05@georgefox.edu for more information.

Bon Appetit hosts Thanksgiving buffet this Thursday

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

All students on meal plans are invited to join us in the Klages Dining Room this Thursday, Nov. 12, as we serve our annual Thanksgiving buffet. Traditional menu items include roasted tom turkey, smoked ham, candied yams, apple sage stuffing, assorted salads and lots of yummy desserts. Staff, faculty and non-meal plan students are also welcome to join us for $8 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

– Bon Appetit

Quaker Heritage Week features play presentation Wednesday

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Come and celebrate Quaker Heritage Week on the Newberg campus Wednesday, Nov. 11. Rich Swingle will present his play “A Clear Leading” Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. “A Clear Leading” is based on The Journal and Major Essays of John Woolman. Rich has performed in hundreds of venues in 19 nations, mostly in eight one-man plays he has written.

Tickets for Christmas concert go on sale in bookstore Nov. 23

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Tickets for “All is Calm, All is Bright,” the university’s Christmas concert, will go on sale in the Bruin Bookstore beginning Monday, Nov. 23. Employees may receive their complimentary ticket at that time. Tickets are available for purchase online now (with a service fee), but comp tickets are available only in the bookstore.

Because there are no “bad” seats in Bauman Auditorium, we will not make special allowances for employees wanting tickets early. Mark your calendar to get your tickets on  Nov. 23 to attend this wonderful Christmas event, to be presented on campus Dec. 11-12 and at Village Baptist Church in Beaverton Dec. 13. Specifics on the concert are available on the university’s website.

Aimee Smith performs in senior degree recital Friday

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Aimee Smith (oboe/English horn) will present her senior degree recital at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 13, in Bauman Auditorium. Also performing will be Matt Hill (trumpet), Barbara Stewart (piano) and Debi Huddleston (organ). Admission is free. Reception to follow.

APA workshop Nov. 12

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Wondering how to include a citation for multiple authors in your paper?  Wondering what the primary differences are between the 5th and 6th editions of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association?

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) will present a workshop on the basics of American Psychological Association (APA) style for citations and references Thursday, November 12 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Stevens 207. 

Dates and times for future APA, MLA, and other workshops are listed at: http://www.georgefox.edu/arc/Events.html

Contact the ARC at ext. 2327 for more information.

Auditions cancelled

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Auditions at the Portland Center to perform the National Anthem for sporting events has been cancelled for Wednesday, November 11.

Author Feinberg visits seminary for seminar on Nov. 18

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Author Margaret Feinberg, named by Charisma magazine as one of the “30 emerging voices who will help lead the church in the next decade,” will speak at George Fox Evangelical Seminary from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Portland Center.

Feinberg’s presentation, “The Church’s Missional Witness in a Millennial Age,” is the latest installment of the seminary’s Ministry in Contemporary Culture Seminar series. The session will address how the church interacts with culture and offer insight into how Christians can reach the next generation.

The event also will include a panel discussion featuring six panelists of local church leaders who will give their perspectives and insights on the topic at hand. Feinberg also will present a second session, titled “Backstage Pass: A Toolbox of Ideas for Reaching the Next Generation.”

Feinberg has written more than two dozen books and Bible studies, including The Organic God, The Sacred Echo, Scouting the Divine and their corresponding DVD Bible studies.

The seminar will meet in Room 155 of the Portland Center. Admission is $20 for university students, employees and alumni. An optional deli lunch will be available on site for $10. Online registration is available at seminars.georgefox.edu. For more information, contact Jean Oehm Borgman (Seminary) at jborgman@georgefox.edu.

Resume workshop hosted Tuesday in Stevens 220

Monday, November 9th, 2009

What makes a resume effective? Attend a hands-on resume workshop scheduled 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Stevens 220, and develop the skills to write resumes that connect with employers. Workshop includes a free lunch. Drop-ins are welcome, too. Contact Career Services to sign-up: careers@georgefox.edu.

Faculty members, please let your students know about the workshop.

Internship workshop scheduled in Stevens 209 Wednesday

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Attention all students considering internship: This Wednesday, Nov. 11, Mark Read of Business Education Compact will host a workshop for those interested in internships. BEC matches potential interns with corporations like Intel Corp. Don’t miss this opportunity.

The workshop will be in Stevens 209 between 4 and 5:30 p.m. Contact Career Services at ext. 2330 for more information.

Faculty members, please let your students know about this.

Bruin Heritage Society seeks enthusiastic fans to provide ‘courtside chaos’

Monday, November 9th, 2009

The Bruin Heritage Society is looking for fully committed, spirited and passionate students who will bring an “insane atmosphere” to the sidelines at all home basketball games. Those interested must bring an enthusiasm to the gym that will make the opposition scared to play in the confines of Miller Gymnasium.

A meeting to discuss this “courtside chaos” plan is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in Hoover 105. This meeting is for anyone and everyone who wants to see this happen.

Nursing class seeking input with vaccination survey

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Students in a public health nursing class have put together a survey on vaccination and are seeking your input. Please take a few minutes to assist in this project by clicking on this hyperlink to the survey.

Be considerate of Bruin Preview guests when parking Nov. 12-13

Monday, November 9th, 2009

The admissions office is hosting Bruin Preview for prospective students this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 12-13. This is an important event for prospective students to visit our campus. Please join us in offering up your Steven’s Center parking spots to our guests on Thursday and Friday.

Parking is available for employees in the lots at Bauman Auditorium and Pennington Hall.

Thank you for your consideration. It is greatly appreciated.

Fall Chamber Concert scheduled in Bauman Auditorium Thursday

Monday, November 9th, 2009

The Department of Performing Arts will host a Fall Chamber Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in Bauman Auditorium.

The concert will include performances by the university’s trumpet quartet, handbell ringers and saxophone, string, flute, clarinet, keyboard and early-music ensembles. The event is free and seating is open.

Among the pieces to be performed are “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” (Bach), “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” (Mozart), “Agnus Dei” (Hans Leo Hassler) and “Amazing Grace.”

Bruin Preview – Nov. 12-13

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Welcome prospective students as they visit our campus for Bruin Preview Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13.

•  Avoid the crowds in the Bon by eating before 5:30 p.m. or after 6 p.m. on Thursday.
•  Avoid the Stevens Center parking lot so visitors will have space to park.

Wireless printing now available on Newberg campus

Monday, November 9th, 2009

The IT Department is pleased to announce you can print from your laptop to several printers located on both the Newberg and Portland Campuses.

You will need to install two things for this to work. Once this is setup you can send a print job to a printer, enter your username and passwork on the PaperCut Client, go to the closest print release station, swipe your GFU ID card, and enter your pin.

Note: If you have not previously entered a pin, you will be asked to enter one at that time.

Follow this link for more information:
http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/inst_technology/resources/student_print/index.html

The IT Service Desk can be reached at ext. 2569.

Time of prayer held each weekday morning in Prayer Chapel

Monday, November 9th, 2009

The campus community is invited to morning prayer each weekday from 8 to 8:25 a.m. in the Prayer Chapel. Come to pray, participate in a time of liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer (no experience required!), and to begin your day in the Word.

For students, a half chapel credit is available for each attendance.

Town hall meeting will discuss plans for fire pit on campus

Monday, November 9th, 2009

ASC is hosting a town hall meeting to discuss and hear students’ opinions on the potential plan of a fire pit on campus. Come listen and let us hear your voice from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Cap and Gown Room.

Sign-ups going on now for intramural racquetball tournament

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Sign-ups for an intramural racquetball tournament is now posted on the IM board in the Student Union Building through Friday, Nov. 13. The tournament will take place Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15. Questions? Contact Jared Nagreen at jnagreen06@georgefox.edu.