Archive for February, 2012

Extras needed for student film

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

This Sunday, Feb. 12, the film crew for the student film Push (directed by Mason Morris) will need extras at Newberg High School anytime between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. There will be a drawing for an iTunes gift card in compensation for the actors’ time.

If interested, please show up dressed for “high school” with homework and a backpack, etc. (You could bring GFU homework and do it while being filmed!) If you have any further questions, please e-mail producer Carissa Hoffman at choffman09@georgefox.edu. Or, to arrange a ride, call 503-896-4653.

‘Holistic Mission of God’ is theme of next week’s theological conference

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

A Wheaton college professor and former director with an international relief organization will speak on campus and engage the university community in a conversation on the “holistic mission of God” at the school’s Spring Theological Conference Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 13-15.

Evvy Campbell, an associate professor of intercultural studies emerita at Wheaton, will speak in chapel on Monday, Feb. 13, and Wednesday, Feb. 15. Both services are scheduled from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. In addition, Campbell will engage with students and other attendees in a conversation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in the Cap and Gown Room. The topic of discussion will be “Engaging the Missional God: An Interactive Conversation.”

Many students feel called into professional careers, and often wonder how to live out their faith within that specific calling. Monday evening’s session will allow students and faculty to engage in conversations about how they can participate in God’s work in the midst of those distinct callings. Each speaker will sit with students and share a part of his or her story in small groups, with conversation and discussion following. Students will rotate to hear three of the six speakers. The evening will also include worship, refreshments and prayer.

Speakers include: Brian Doak (Religious Studies), Evvy Campbell (guest speaker), Kris Kays (Psychology), Davida Brown (Chemistry), Nate Peach (Economics) and Marie Palm (Nursing).

For more information, contact Paula Hampton in the religious studies department at ext. 2650 or phampton@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Bookstore hosts special sales

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Now at the Bruin Bookstore … Blanket America fleece blankets are on sale for $2.77 each. Blanket America dorm sheet sets are on sale for $3.77 each. Limited quantity!

Final performances of ‘She Loves Me’ take Wood-Mar stage

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Tickets are available for the final She Loves Me winter musical shows, scheduled Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 9-12, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of Sunday’s performance, scheduled as a 2 p.m. matinee.

Tickets are available at the box office between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and can be claimed by dropping by or calling 503-554-3844. Tickets are also available online at theatre.georgefox.edu. Employees get one complimentary ticket for any performance, and Thursday night is free for students. The box office is now located at the information desk on the first floor of the Stevens Center.

For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre web page.

Theatre students continue to sell oil change cards as trip fundraiser

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

To help raise the last few hundred dollars needed to attend the Region Seven Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Fort Collins, Colo., next week (Feb. 12-18), George Fox theatre students are still selling oil change cards.

Each card is good for one oil, lube and filter, plus a 50-point inspection, at Doran Automotive in Newberg. Each card costs $25 (the same price you would pay with the Bruin Discount Card), has no expiration, and the net proceeds go toward housing and transportation costs for the students.

If you are interested in purchasing a card to support students competing at KCACTF, please contact Hannah Irish at hirish@georgefox.edu or 253-332-1963.

‘Visions in the Landscape’ show opens in Minthorne Thursday

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Be sure to visit Minthorne Gallery beginning this Thursday, Feb. 9, when Kendra Larson’s “Visions in the Landscape” show opens with an artist’s talk (4:10 p.m. in Hoover 105) and reception (5 to 7 p.m. in Hoover Academic Building).

The exhibit will remain up through March 2. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Jenny & Tyler Concert

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Come listen to the Jenny & Tyler Band in Bauman Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The concert begins at 8 p.m. , NOT 7! Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

See you there!

Mail Services upgrades metering equipment Feb. 9-10

Monday, February 6th, 2012

An installation of new updated metering equipment is scheduled for University Mail Services on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 9-10.

Here are the details:

  • There will be no interruption of incoming mail.
  • Expect short delays in computing postage amounts at our customer service window during this process.
  • Cutoff time for outgoing mail on Thursday is noon.
  • Cutoff time for outgoing mail on Friday will be 2:15 p.m. (normal hours)
  • No bulk mailings will be processed on Thursday or Friday. Contact Sherrie at ext. 2556 if you are planning a discounted mailing this week.

We appreciate your patience with us during this process.

– Mail Services

About Our People

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Michael Meek, who has guided the women’s basketball team to a 21-0 record, was a guest on Ron Callan’s “Northwest Sports Tonight” radio talk show on KPAM AM 860 on Jan. 25. Michael and the Bruins are on track to repeat as Northwest Conference champions and a trip back to the NCAA Division III national tournament.

Ed Higgins’ (English) poem “A Political Parable” was included in an anthology of Occupy-related poems, Liberty’s Vigil, The Occupy Anthology (99 Poets among the 99%), published by FootHills Publishing. Contributors are from 22 states and six countries. Ed was one of only two West Coast poets among the 99 selected contributors.

Ron Mock (Political Science and Peace Studies) was appointed to fill the unexpired Zone 1 position on the Newberg School Board. The position was declared vacant last September when board member Deona Twenge moved out of the district. Ron has lived in the community since 1990 and is interested in helping the school district find creative ways to deliver excellent public education in a time of tight public finances.

Paul Anderson’s (Religious Studies) commentary on John 1-3 was published in The Evangelical Commentary on the Bible (edited by Gary Burge, Baker), and his major essay, “The Origin and Development of the Johannine Egō Eimi Sayings in Cognitive-Critical Perspective,” was published in the Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus (Vol. 9, pp. 139-206). Also, at the national SBL/AAR meetings in San Francisco, he reviewed Urban Von Wahlde’s three-volume Commentary on the Gospel and Letters of John (Eerdmans) and responded to five papers on “Archaeology and the Fourth Gospel” in the John, Jesus, and History Group. Finally. he also organized two sessions of the Quaker Theological Discussion Group, at which Howard Macy reviewed the Autobiography of Allen Jay. At the QTDG business meeting, Howard was approved to follow Paul as editor of Quaker Religious Thought; Paul concluded his 11 years as editor with the publishing of a double issue (#s 116-117) of QRT in December.

Birthdays

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Feb. 8        Marcie Gowan
Feb. 9        Irv Brendlinger, Karen Rathkey
Feb. 10      Debbie Cash, Justin Hudec
Feb. 11      Alex Rolfe, Lynn Scott
Feb. 12      Paul Shew
Feb. 13      Melissa Gilbert
Feb. 15      Rob Clarke
Feb. 19      Sue Corbett-Furgal, Jere Witherspoon
Feb. 20      Gina Braden, Scot Headley

Deadline to apply for donor-funded scholarships is Feb. 17

Monday, February 6th, 2012

The 2012-13 George Fox donor-funded scholarship application deadline is less than two weeks away! If you haven’t started or haven’t submitted your application, start it today to be considered for a 2012-13 donor-funded scholarship.  The deadline is Friday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m.

Go to MyGFU. Under Student Resources, click on “2012 Newberg UG Scholarships.” On the welcome page under the “Current George Fox Students” heading, click on “Returning Student Donor-Funded Scholarship Application” to get started.

Mark your calendar for Selah women’s conference on March 17

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Plan to attend the Selah women’s conference on Saturday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

The topic is “It’s time to Get Unstuck!” Come discover how to unpack what the Word of God says about seasons of feeling stuck physically, emotionally, spiritually, professionally . . . even relationally.

Join us as we talk about the traps that paralyze us in helplessness – and the spiritual renewal and freedom that is waiting for us on the other side of “stuck!” The keynote speaker is Elisa Morgan, president of Mission: Momentum and FullFill, and president emerita of MOPS International.

George Fox faculty and staff receive a $5 discount! For complete details and to register visit selah.georgefox.edu.

Volunteers are needed for this event. Those who volunteer get a free Selah T-shirt and an additional $10 discount (total of $15 off)! Please contact Jan Lefebvre (jlefebvre@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2115) if you are interested. Come enjoy a day working alongside a fun and enthusiastic group of women!

Mark your calendar for Selah women’s conference on March 17

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Plan to attend the Selah women’s conference on Saturday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

The topic is: “It’s time to Get Unstuck!” Come discover how to unpack what the Word of God says about seasons of feeling stuck physically, emotionally, spiritually, professionally . . . even relationally.

Join us as we talk about the traps that paralyze us in helplessness – and the spiritual renewal and freedom that is waiting for us on the other side of “stuck!”

Traditional undergraduate students are free! For complete details and to register visit selah.georgefox.edu.

Student volunteers are needed for this event. Those who volunteer get a free Selah T-shirt! Please contact Jan Lefebvre (jlefebvre@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2115) if you are interested. Student volunteers will receive credit for community service hours.

Brian Doak presents at ‘Intellectual Feast’ Tuesday afternoon

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Brian Doak, professor of biblical studies, will read from his paper, “Ezekiel’s Topography of the (Un-)Heroic Dead in Ezekiel 32:17-32,” at Tuesday’s (Feb. 7) Intellectual Feast, sponsored by the Department of Religious Studies.

Join us from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Hoover second-floor lounge. Refreshments will be provided.

Be considerate of guests when parking this Friday

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Due to the fact several hundred visitors will visit campus for Scholarship Competition this Friday, Feb. 10, we are asking staff and faculty to leave the Stevens and Hoover parking lots open to visitors all day long.

Thank you!
– Admissions

Mountain View Fellowhip in SUB

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Mountain View Fellowship will be in the SUB on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will be recruiting for their summer internship opportunities in the areas of Christian Ministry and Music/Worship.

You can learn more from their website. Contact Career Services for more information.

Spring Serve trip application deadline extended

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Are you looking for something to do over spring break?

There is still time to apply for a Spring Serve Trip! The application due date has been extended to Friday, Feb. 10!

Stop by the Bruin Den and pick up an application now!

For more information, contact Kaylena Charpentier at Kcharpentier10@georgefox.edu or Christa Branham at Cbranham08@georgefox.edu

Faculty Journeys: Chapel held in various locations

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Faculty Journeys is a time where our George Fox faculty share their experience following the voice of God in their vocations. There will not be a chapel event in Bauman Auditorium Monday, Feb. 6. Rather, see below the locations at which our various faculty will be speaking during the regular chapel hour (10:40-11:30 a.m.).

  • EHS 125 – Deborah Herb-Sepich, assistant professor of marketing and management
  • Hoover 102 – Tom Head, professor of economics
  • Hoover 105 – Matt Dyment, area coordinator
  • EHS 102 – Brian Doak, assistant professor of biblical studies
  • Lemmons 8 – Jere Witherspoon, executive assistant to the VP of student life

Quaere Verum

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

This upcoming Monday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m., Ron Mock, associate professor of political science and peace studies, will speak at Quaere Verum and lead a discussion about how how we as Christians respond to terrorism and tyranny in today’s modern world.

Quaere Verum is a student group that meets weekly to discuss relevant issues and seek the truth through dialogue with one another. If you are interested in attending, we will be meeting at 7:20 p.m.  at the corner of Fulton and Center Street to walk to the house where we will meet.

More information is also available by e-mailing Ashley Brown at abrown07@georgefox.edu.

Spiritual life chaplain applications due

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

The application deadline for living area chaplain positions for the 2012-13 school year has been extended to Wednesday, Feb. 8. If you have a passion for mentoring, a desire to creatively approach discipleship, and a hunger for making a difference on campus, this position is for you!

Don’t hesitate to take advantage of this life-changing opportunity to serve. Please contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Faculty and staff, please let your students know about this extended deadline.