The Daily Bruin

In a follow-up to last year’s Celebration of William Stafford event, George Fox will host authors Ursula K. Le Guin and Eleanor Berry from 2 to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 14, in Hoover 105. There is no charge to attend.

About Ursula K. Le Guin

Le Guin’s books have been finalists for the American Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. She writes both poetry and prose in various modes, including realistic fiction, science fiction, fantasy, young children’s books, books for young adults, screenplays, essays, verbal texts for musicians, and voice texts. She has published seven books of poetry, 22 novels, more than 100 short stories (collected in 11 volumes), four collections of essays, 12 books for children, and four volumes of translation. She has received many awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, National Book Award, PEN-Malamud, and others.

About Eleanor Berry

Berry, a former teacher of writing and literature at Willamette University, organizes poetry events in nearby Stayton, is a member of the committee that oversees the Oregon Poetry Collection at the Oregon State Library, and serves on the boards of the Marion Cultural Development Corporation and the Oregon State Poetry Association. Her poetry and essays on poetry have been widely published in journals and anthologies. Green November, a book of poems derived from her acclimation to western Oregon, was published in 2007.

In Honor of Stafford

The authors will read poetry and interact with attendees. The event is held in honor of Stafford, the former U.S. poet laureate and Oregon poet laureate whose life and works exemplified a quest for peace and truth. It is being hosted by the university’s Center for Peace and Justice in collaboration with the Friends of William Stafford and two of that organization’s board members, Dennis and Helen Schmidling.

Questions? Contact Melanie Newell at ext. 2686 or mnewell@georgefox.edu.

We will be celebrating the Super Bowl this month with a “Souper Bowl” lunch. Thank you to those of you that have let us know that you will be attending by completing the bowl preference questionnaire. The lunch will be Monday, Jan. 30, at noon in the Cap and Gown Room.

Please feel free to wear a team jersey or the colors of your favorite team. We also will be watching some sports bloopers for a fun-filled afternoon.

Questions? Contact Sherri Moore at smoore@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to join us in wishing Becky Ankeny a fond farewell from 2 to 4 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Duke Atrium of the Stevens Center. There will be refreshments and a time to wish her well as she begins her position as superintendent of the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends. Becky is leaving George Fox after more than 23 years at the university.

Contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

There’s still time to register for the MLK Day of Service scheduled for this Monday, Jan. 16! Students, employees and those with children over 6 years of age can participate.

Breakfast, lunch and a T-shirt are included in this volunteer event. For more info and to sign up, click on this link or stop by our table in the Bruin Den on Wednesday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. On Monday, we will check in at George Fox at 7 a.m. and be back on campus no later than 5 p.m. Our work this year will be at Roosevelt High School. You can read more details on the day here.

If you have questions, contact Shelley Yonemura (Multicultural Student Programs) at syonemura@georgefox.edu or ext. 2318.

The 2011-2012 Bruin Directory is almost here! The tentative date for distribution is Friday, Jan. 13. Once the books arrive on campus they will be sent out through campus mail to each department and each book will be charged to the interdepartmental account.

Please contact Carly Halverson at chalverson09@georgefox.edu with any questions.

“Current Endeavors,” a faculty art show featuring the work of George Fox artists John Bennett, Karen Bowdoin, Bob Bredemeier, Gary Buhler, Doug Campbell, David Kerr, Lori McLaughlin, Don Sprague, Mark Terry and Tim Timmerman, opens with an artist talk and reception on Thursday, Jan. 12.

The artist talk will begin at 4:10 p.m. in Hoover 105, with a reception to follow from 5 to 7 p.m. The pieces will be on exhibit in the Minthorne Gallery through Feb. 3.

For more information, contact Cheri Hampton at champton@georgefox.edu or ext. 2619.

Interested in learning guitar – or becoming a better player? Check out the following options at George Fox this spring.

Beginning Class Guitar is offered for those new to the guitar who want to learn in a fun group setting (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:40-10:30 a.m). Learn to strum and pick popular worship songs while learning to read music. MUSI 250-A

Private Lessons/Applied Guitar is offered to bring your playing to the next level. One-on-one lessons cover beginners all the way to very experienced players. Sign up and get some new skills and techniques. All styles are covered, including jazz, blues, rock, worship, folk, etc. MUSA 105/305 GT

Lessons are taught by George Fox guitar professor Dave Iula. He has performed at many churches in Portland (Beaverton Foursquare, Southlake Church, Rolling Hills, Imago Dei Community) as well as Porland’s finest clubs (Jimmy Mak’s, The Blue Monk, Mississippi Studios).

E-mail Dave for more info: daveiula1@gmail.com.

Friday, Jan. 13, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Willamette (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Friday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Willamette (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Saturday, Jan. 14, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Puget Sound (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Saturday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Puget Sound (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)

Saturday is “Bruin Madness 2” night, sponsored by the alumni relations department. The event begins at 4 p.m. with an Indoor Tailgate Party Dinner & Kidzone, with food and activities for the whole family. After the basketball doubleheader, Abby’s Pizza will host the Young Alumni Night (graduates from the past 10 years) to continue the celebration. Fore more information, contact the alumni office at ext. 2131 or visit alumni.georgefox.edu.

For more information on George Fox athletics, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit gfubruins.com.

Bruin Madness is back and it is going to be even bigger this year! Join us on Saturday, January 14 from 4-11:30 p.m.

At the tailgate party, you can paint your face, spray your hair blue, and get ready to CHEER ON THE BRUINS as they play Puget Sound.

If you’re on the meal plan use your card to get into the Tailgate Party. Otherwise, the cost is $13 for the meal and the tailgate activities are free!

After the game don’t miss the Post Game Blow Out!

Visit bruinmadness.georgefox.edu for more info on this event.

This Saturday is Bruin Madness 2! You don’t want to miss the Indoor Tailgate Party dinner with KidZone or the two games against Puget Sound. As an employee, you can get a discount on your tickets to the tailgate party dinner: $9 ($4 discount) for adult tickets and $6 for children under 10.

Come to the Pennington House Tuesday or Wednesday this week to get your tickets. Visit bruinmadness.georgefox.edu for more information on this event.

Questions? Contact Anna Philipsen at ext. 2131 or aphilipsen@georgefox.edu.

Attention department chairs: Did you receive your major sheet questionnaire?

Marcom is creating printable major sheets for each traditional undergraduate major. At the end of November department chairs should have received a questionnaire that will help us complete the task. We ask that completed questionnaires be submitted by or before Friday, Jan. 20.

If you didn’t receive a questionnaire, or if you have any questions about the project, please contact Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu).

Josiah Philipsen joined the university as a computer support specialist III at the Portland Center in December. Since March he has worked as a substitute teacher at the Mentor Graphics Child Development Center in Wilsonville and, before that, taught middle school math, science and physical education (2010-11) and third grade (2009-10) at Bethel Christian School in McMinnville. Josiah earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from George Fox in 2009, and he has worked at the university on a part-time basis as a lead cook at Tilikum the past six years. He is married to Anna, associate director of university engagement, and lives in Dayton. The Philipsens attend New Horizons Church in McMinnville.

Tahlia Martin began last week as a custodian in Plant Services. She has worked the past six years assisting youth at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg. She’s also worked as a camp counselor (Camp Harlow) and as a student mentor at Linn-Benton Community College. Tahlia earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Western Oregon University in 2005. She lives in Newberg and attends Grace Baptist Church, where she teaches Sunday school.

Plant Services welcomed Gregg Palmer as a custodian last week. For the past 11 years he has run his own construction business, Gregg Palmer Construction LLC, and has also worked as a manager for duplex and six-plex rental units with Gem Resources of Salem since 1976. From 2003 to 2008, he was a board member (2003-08) and president (2007) of the Marion Polk Homebuilders Association. He is a Certified Master Builder and holds associate degrees in civil engineering and architecture from Mt. Hood Community College (1975). He lives in McMinnville with his wife Kerrie. They have three children and attend Church on the Hill in McMinnville.

Cora Templeton joined the university in December to work in custodial services. She most recently worked as the site supervisor for the after-school program at Washington Elementary School in Woodburn, where she supervised recreation leaders the past two years. She’s also worked as a teacher assistant for a migrant education program in Woodburn (2009-10) and as a program coordinator/guide for YD Adventures in Canby (2004-09). Cora earned a bachelor’s degree in geography from Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia, in 2005. She lives in Canby and attends Imago Dei in Portland.

Becky Ankeny (English) left the university at the end of December to begin serving as new superintendent of the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, becoming the first woman to hold that position in the 118-year history of the NWYM. She assumes the NWYM post after 23 and a half years at George Fox, including positions as associate vice president for academic affairs and associate provost for academic affairs. She joined the university in 1988 to teach English and literature and continued in that capacity through this semester. A farewell reception for Becky is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, in the Duke Atrium of the Stevens Center.

Trey Doty (Seminary) left the university last week after serving at the seminary for three and a half years. He will work for Responder Life, a national ministry to first responders (police officers, firefighters, federal agents, etc.), where he will be leading operations and development in Portland.

Esther King (Nursing) retired from George Fox at the end of December after serving in the nursing department for five and a half years. She had taught nursing for 22 years.

Shannan Wheelock (Plant Services) left George Fox in mid-December to finish her last semester of study abroad in South Africa. She will do an internship at the Desmond Tutu Center for Peace and Reconciliation in Cape Town and attend school at Cornerstone Institute.

Tim Wheeler (Plant Services) left George Fox in late December and is moving to Washington.

Bruce Arnold (IT) left George Fox at the end of December to become a pastor with HOMEpdx Church, which dwells among the homeless in Portland. Bruce had worked at George Fox for 14 years.

Steve Peters (Admissions) left the university in December to pursue other interests.

Greg Smith (IT) has been appointed to the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI), a community of higher education institutions and organizations committed to advancing learning through information technology (IT) innovation. Greg is a member of the ELI advisory board.

Joel Perez (Dean of Transitions and Inclusion) presented a workshop, entitled “Strategic Planning for Diversity,” at the NASPA Multicultural Institute in Atlanta in December. More recently, he wrote a blog piece for “The Just Life,” an organization that encourages people to be agents of social change by living out righteousness and justice in the world. Entitled “Dreams Deferred,” the article articulates Joel’s encounter with an undocumented student.

Ed Higgins (English) published a poem, “Abalone fishing,” in the most recent issue of the online literary magazine Red Lightbulbs.

Krissy Findley (Student Life) and husband Sean welcomed their first child, Judah Benjamin, on Nov. 3. He was born at Newberg Providence Hospital and weighed 9 pounds while measuring 21 inches.

Jan. 10      George Byrtek, Keith Schneider, Larry Shelton
Jan. 11      Ginny Birky
Jan. 12      Tim Rahschulte
Jan. 13      Ron Arnold
Jan. 14      Jim Steele
Jan. 15      Janeen Dillow, Deborah Hawblitzel
Jan. 17      Christine Austin
Jan. 18      Dwayne Astleford, Robin Baker, Matt Dyment, Dot Tobey
Jan. 19      David Liu
Jan. 22      John Smith
Jan. 23      Ted Allen, Bill Buhrow, Mike Foster, John Johnson, Kris Molitor

Dr. T. Allen Bethel, senior pastor at Maranatha Church (maranathapdx.org) in Portland will be speaking at the MLK Jr. chapel on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Pastor Bethel will be speaking on having faith to make a difference and relating it to Martin Luther King Jr.

Mark your calendars!

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase” – MLK Jr.

If you are interested in auditioning for Concert Choir this term, auditions will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 3:40 to 4:50 p.m. in Ross 208. Sign up for a 10-minute time slot outside the performing arts office on the second floor of Ross.

If you are interested in being in a non-auditioned group, we offer a Women’s Chorale that meets Monday and Wednesday from 2:40 to 3:30 p.m.

Please contact Debbie Hawblitzel (dhawblit@georgefox.edu or ext. 2620) with any further questions.

Tilikum is looking for 30 amazing individuals to serve on its 2012 summer staff. A summer at Tilikum offers an incredible experience that will push you to grow in community, Christian living, and service, plus the chance to share God’s love with thousands of children and youth!

Benefits include a summer stipend ($2,300 first-year staff; $2,500 returning staff) and housing at GFU.

For more information and to apply online, go to this link. Call Tami Ankeny at 503-538-2763 or e-mail tilikum@goergefox.edu if you have questions.

Pizza Chat: Connecting with Employers
Thursday, Jan. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

In preparation for a number of upcoming career fairs, Career Services is offering a “how to” pizza chat on connecting with employers. This informal discussion will cover how to identify target employers and strategies for connecting with them in meaningful ways.

Please R.S.V.P. via BruinCareers.

Unable to attend this event? Consider participating in the GET SMART Job Seach Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to develop your complete job search strategies.

Did you take piano lessons when you were in elementary school and then quit for no good reason? Now you’re thinking, “I wish I stayed in those lessons – I love the piano!”

If so, there are two classes you should consider enrolling in this semester. One is a skill-based class (MUSI 135B Class Piano), geared toward those of you who have some piano background. It meets once a week on Mondays at 1:40 p.m. in Ross 218.

The other is a review of all keyboard music, including organ, piano, harpsichord, keyboard, etc. (MUSI 210). If you love listening to and want to learn more about piano music, this class is for you. The schedule for this is to be determined. Enroll the week of Jan. 9 and I will collect schedules and find a time for us to meet.

Questions? E-mail Kenn Willson at kwillson@georgefox.edu.