The Daily Bruin

Do you want to receive Christian News Northwest newspapers in your offices? For aesthetics purposes on campus, the newspapers will now be placed only in wire racks in the same locations as the university magazine (except for the library and mailrooms). The editor, John Fortmeyer, will continue bringing the papers to the administrative offices for those who indicate interest.

Please write Tamara Cissna at tcissna@georgefox.edu if your office would like to continue receiving them, and specify if you want enough copies to leave a stack for visitors or just enough for employees to help ensure surplus copies aren’t wasted.

 

 

We are looking for extras for a short student film project. The film takes place on a bus, so were are looking for a wide range of ages, children through adults. Filming will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, in McMinnville. If interested, please contact Sarah Tremayne at stremayne06@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to hear Howard Kenyon, co-chair of the board of human trafficking for the Oregon Center for Christian Values, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, in Hoover 206. Kenyon will speak about sex trafficking in Oregon.

Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss and ask questions about the multitude of issues OCCV covers, what sex trafficking looks like in Portland, and recent legislation regarding human trafficking (look for info on HB 3623). The event is sponsored by the university’s International Justice Mission Chapter. It was originally scheduled for last week but was changed.

Jan. 27       Karen Henry
Jan. 29       Paul Jenness
Jan. 31       Missy Terry
Feb. 1         Andrea Byerley, Bonnie Jerke, Bruce Owen
Feb. 2        Dave Adrian, Russ DeVore
Feb. 3        Mark McLeod-Harrison, Carolyn Stansell
Feb. 4        Gloria Doherty, Chris Schlarbaum
Feb. 5        Barbi Doran, Jeremy Stephens
Feb. 6        David Kerr
Feb. 8        Marcella Gowan

If there is any possibility that you will use tuition remission during the 2010-11 academic year, whether for yourself, a spouse, and/or dependent(s), be sure to complete a Tuition Remission Request Form for each person and submit it as soon as possible. These are due by Monday, March 1, but we would appreciate receiving them as early as possible.

Please visit this link to an HR Employee Benefits page that provides instructions for completing the forms and a link to the forms themselves. It is important to read this information before you begin completing a Tuition Remission Request Form. Incomplete forms will be returned without being processed. For information about the Tuition Exchange program, contact Karlyn Fleming (Academic Affairs).

 

Are you interested in whole-language techniques for learning or teaching a language? Don’t miss “Reflections on Fluency First from a Learner’s Perspective” on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 2:45 to 4 p.m. in Ross 141. Presenter Martha Iancu teaches English using Fluency First techniques and experienced them as a learner of Spanish.

If you would like to pursue volunteering as an SLA, please contact your RA, Coach, &/or Spiritual Life.

 

You could potentially win… an I Pod, a GPS, or maybe even a video camera. You’ll never know unless you come!

Thursday @ 8PM in Klages Dining Hall

 

Shane Roghaar, our TIAA-CREF representative will be at Portland Center February 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m in Room 296. You may make an appointment with him to discuss your investments–see the invitation posted on the HR / Benefits web page: http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/hr/EmployeeBenefits/beneforms.html

Shane Roghaar, our TIAA-CREF representative, will be on the Newberg campus Feb. 9 and April 13. You may make an appointment with him to discuss your investments by visiting this link on the HR/Benefits web page. Employees in other locations may contact Shane to arrange a telephone consultation at 866-928-4221.

Come support one of the senior business capstone groups this weekend! Join us this Saturday, Jan. 30, at the monthly Community Saturday Market. It will be held at the Newberg campus in EHS from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be food, live music, including Chad Strutz from Just Lions, a wide array of different gifts from local vendors, and good company. Some of the local vendors include Honest Chocolate, Scarf it Up, and authors Dirk Barram, Jim Foster and Erin Macy. A percentage of sales are going toward the Patrick Kibler Fund and the Women’s and Children’s Shelter in Newberg.

Hope to see you there!

Due to floor repairs in the hallway, University Mail Services will be closing the service window at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26. We will reopen on Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.

Print Services will close from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday only. For printing needs during that time, please call ext. 2550. For darkroom access, please contact your professor.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience during this time.

– Mail Services

The university community is invited to a retirement reception in honor of Lon Fendall who, among other duties, has directed the Center for Global Studies and the Center for Peace and Justice, served as the dean of undergraduate programs, and served as an associate professor of history and political science.

Please join us for dessert and an opportunity to thank Lon personally for his good work at George Fox. The reception will take place at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Duke Atrium (Stevens Center).

 

• What does it take to get noticed by a potential employer?
• Are you representing yourself and your qualifications in a way that you stand out to employers?
• What kind of an impression are you making with your cover letter and resume?
  
  In a challenging job market, successful candidates are those who articulate their accomplishments and qualifications in ways that connect with employers. Whether you are about to launch a full blow job search or preparing for an upcoming career fair, iConnect Workshop is designed to help you develop materials that make you stand out against the competition.

   

  Drop by Career Services (STV 220) on Tuesday, January 26th between 11AM and 1PM for this workshop. Its informal format allows you to drop in at your convenience for targeted feedback and instruction on how to express yourself effectively through your cover letter and resume. Bring your laptop for immediate hands-on application!

   

 

Due to student concerns about privacy, ASC is considering removing addresses and phone numbers from the information that is listed for students.

If you are a current George Fox University student, please take this two minute survey about listing personal student information in the Bruin Directory to help guide us in this decision:

http://bit.ly/4xPT5g

Just a reminder that all RA and AAC applications and reference letters are due Thursday by 5pm to the Student Life Office.

Did one of your parents or grandparents attend George Fox?

http://www.georgefox.edu/alumni/programs/UpperclassmanScholarshipApplication2010_11.pdf.

 If so, and you will be a traditional undergraduate student for the 2010-11 academic year, you may be qualified to apply for the George Fox Alumni Association Scholarship Program. Each year, the George Fox Alumni Association awards 16 scholarships to current students who are direct descendants (children or grandchildren) of George Fox alumni. In total, the GFU Alumni Association will award $17,000 to students for the 2010-11 academic year.

 To learn more about the program and to get an application click on the following link:

Applications are due in Alumni Relations by 5:00pm, Friday, January 29, 2010. 

Please contact Robby Larson, director of alumni relations, at rlarson@georgefox.edu with any questions.