The Daily Bruin

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 7 a.m. (Pacific Time) Tuesday, Feb. 9, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The lost and found is filled to the brim, and we need to reunite the owners with their lost belongings! Lost and found tables will be set up in the Bruin Den on Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. After that time, all items not claimed will be donated to charitable causes, so please stop by that day.

The theatre’s winter production of A Grand Night For Singing will be showing in Wood-Mar Auditorium Feb. 4-6 and Feb. 11-13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m.

A Grand Night for Singing is a musical review of 36 of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most memorable romantic ballads. The arc of Grand Night takes the audience on a musical journey through all the emotional stages of love.

All George Fox University employees and students receive one complementary ticket. Your complimentary ticket is only available at the Box Office in the University Bookstore. Additional tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for alumni and seniors, and $6 for students and children under 12. Tickets may be purchased on the university’s website.

Three student project displays are currently up in the library. Following is a synopsis of each.

History of Visual Communications
Members of Bob Bredemeier’s History of Visual Communications class were all given the same typographic information to design posters in a style or art movement studied in class. Each year the typographical information is on a fictitious concert highlighting one or more composers. This year’s concert pieces use French composers.

General Biology 211
Each group of two students prepared a poster describing some practical application of biology and the relevant theory behind this application. The purpose of this assignment was to offer students a first exposure to the presentation of science-related information using a poster format. Posters include pieces on photosynthesis, yersina pestis (Black Plague), effects of cyanide inhibition on the electron transport chain, intercalated discs, breast cancer and leptin.

Drawing II
Lori McLaughlin’s Drawing II class created drawings in the style of artist Robert Longo. Students used a large format and high contrast, with black and white charcoal, to create an image that displays a strong emotion or dramatic feeling. These images reflect the work of God in nature and human expression.

Remember that Shane Roghaar from TIAA-CREF will be at the Portland Center on Wednesday, February 10. Schedule a one-on-one session to talk about your retirement investments–call Amy Johnson for an appointment at 866-928-4221 x 47-2601.

Appointments will meet in Room 296 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

An all-employee meeting is scheduled from 3:40 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in Hoover 105. The meeting will include an update from President Robin Baker, who will present a report on Institutional Vulnerability and Strategic Responses in Today’s Market in relation to George Fox.

Newberg campus community,

We will be conducting a test of our emergency notification system, FOXALERT, on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m. The following message will be sent via e-mail:

“This is a test of the George Fox University, Newberg campus, emergency notification system: FOXALERT.

This is ONLY A TEST.

If this were a real emergency you would be directed to a website or phone number where more information would be available.

THIS IS ONLY A TEST.

Thank you for your participation.”

The following text message will be sent if you have opted into the SMS system via MYGFU:
“THIS IS A TEST OF FOXALERT. Please check your e-mail for more information or go to: http://www.georgefox.info.

On Tuesday, Feb. 2, you will receive the following confirmation message from 23177:
FOXALERT: You are confirmed to receive alerts based on account settings. More info text reply “HELP” or “STOP FOX” to opt-out.

If you are a T-Mobile subscriber, you will receive the following request for participation in FOXALERT:
FOXALERT: You have asked to receive SMS alerts from us. You must text reply “Y FOX” to confirm this request.

You must reply to the request in order to receive future FOXALERT messages. Once your reply has been received, you will receive the confirmation message.

Please note that if you have entered a number to receive text messages, you will receive all future SMS text messages from the 23177 SMS code. Please update your contact list to label 23177 as FOXALERT.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon (Student Life).

Your safety is very important to us. Thank you for your participation!

Sincerely,

Brad Lau,
Vice President for Student Life
George Fox University

The lost and found located in the security office is filled to the brim! A large quantity of items that were found in Ross were just brought over, so please come by and check. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Goldfish are up for adoption from the biology lab. Bags are available to carry home your new friend for bowl or pond! Contact Teresa Arnold at ext. 2724 or Jane Sweet at ext. 2710 for access to the lab.

If you are wanting to brush up your professional job search tools, our Optimal Resume system might be what you need.  Sign up at www.georgefox.optimalresume.com for a small fee and receive access to resume, cover letter, e-portfolio and website builders, along with online interview practice and skills assessment.  Clicking on the review center will send your documents/tools to the GFU Career Center staff where they will be reviewed for you.  Take advantage of this incredible resource to set you up for success in your job search.

Applications for Serve Trips are now available in the SUB. This spring we will be going to Neah Bay, The Dream Center, Seattle and Flying H Ranch.

Apply to become an Orienation Coordinator, Orientation Committee member or Peer Advisor for the 2010-2011 school year! 

An application can be downloaded at http://www.georgefox.edu/orientationapp

Application deadlines are as follows:

Orientation Coordinator:   February 8th

Orientations Committee:    February 15th

Peer Advisors:            February 22nd

 Questions?  Contact Stephanie St. Cyr at sstcyr@georgefox.edu

Greg Smith, chief information officer, will highlight several educational technologies currently used by faculty at a Faculty Teaching Forum scheduled from 12:40 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, in Cap and Gown A. New technology that is likely to be adopted at the university will also be discussed, along with emerging educational technology that universities will be exploring in the future.

To reserve a lunch, e-mail Jere Witherspoon (jwithers@georgefox.edu) by 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Everyone is welcome to attend the session, whether bringing a lunch or reserving a lunch. Please have your lunch ready so we can begin the conversation at 12:40 p.m.

All faculty — full time, part time, and adjunct — are invited to attend Faculty Teaching Forums (FTFs). Video podcasts of FTFs will be available on iTunesU.